Movies Make Money After Leaving Theaters: the Economics of Streaming
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The article discusses how movies continue to generate revenue after leaving theaters through streaming and VOD, with the discussion highlighting the implications for the profitability of the linear complex and the role of streaming services like Netflix.
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Marshferm
2 months ago
The interesting thing: exposing the VOD and streaming-as-pasture-grazing numbers merely proves the linear complex is even less profitable as theatrical declines. Here’s where banks tell everyone how Netflix, even saddled in debt, is the only possible profit center.
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