Due 30 October?
Discuss the impact of the internet on the contemporary film industry
Netflix goes to Venice Film Festival
Netflix won't block VPN
One of the outcomes of the Sony Pictures hack has been evidence of just how much Hollywood studios care about VPN usage, as emails from 2013 show a Sony exec complaining that “Netflix do not closely monitor where some of their subscribers are registering from and don’t take steps to counter circumvention websites that allow people… to subscribe illegally”. He specifically cited Australia and South Africa as countries without legal Netflix services despite high penetration. GWI’s figures show that 5% of internet users in those nations accessed the service in the last month.
"It's semi-sanctioned piracy" Sony leaks reveal netflix rivalry
Despite its apparent anger at Netflix, some at Sony Pictures recognised the value of working with the streaming firm. “I don’t see another buyer as attractive as Netflix now… Amazon and Hulu aren’t spending at this level,” said executive vice president for US distribution business operations and strategy for Sony Pictures Television, Chris Elwell, in an email dated 5 November 2013.
NYT netflix v. HBO making quality content
Netflix uses reams of data to make big bets on original content. HBO continues to follow its gut and experience, and draw on longstanding relationships with industry stars, to nurture ideas to the screen.
movie chains about to war with Netflix
While a home video release may be simultaneously performing in certain IMAX locations, at Regal we will not participate in an experiment where you can see the same product on screens varying from three stories tall to 3’ wide on a smart phone. We believe the choice for truly enjoying a magnificent movie is clear."
Weinstein Co to release Crouching Tiger 2 first on Netflix
"The moviegoing experience is evolving quickly and profoundly, and Netflix is unquestionably at the forefront of that movement. We are tremendously excited to be continuing our great relationship with Netflix and bringing to fans all over the world the latest chapter in this amazing and intriguing story."
Netflix buys controversial content for Latin America
“This film is not an attack on the church, it is an attack against power,” says the director. “What happened in El Bosque (parish) happens (at other institutions), and it will keep going on unless you educate people.”
Comcast Netflix deal
Possible avenues to explore:
Netflix makes its own content, and it wins awards
Netflix revives old shows or takes on shows cancelled by others that have cult followings: entertainment with smaller, personal implications
Netflix allows international users to access US or UK content, circumventing their licensing agreements
Netflix is pushing to get movies to open on their service and not in traditional theatres
TV seasons are now year round, not September to May
Netflix distributes content that may be too political or controversial to be shown in local cinemas
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