Christopher WoodrowinMedia Capital TechnologiesIntersecting Mediums: How Video Games are the New Frontier for Capitalizing on Movie IPIn the ever-evolving entertainment industry, the synergy between movies and games has never been more prominent. The integration of popular…Dec 15, 2023Dec 15, 2023
Christopher WoodrowinMedia Capital TechnologiesSlate Co-Financing: Mitigating Risk and Generating Long-Term ReturnsHollywood studio slate co-financing is a capital-intensive endeavor, with annual production costs exceeding $1 billion for every major film…Jun 15, 2023Jun 15, 2023
Christopher WoodrowinMedia Capital TechnologiesReturning to Normal: 2023's Box Office Should Return to Pre-Pandemic Form2022 marked a year of recovery for the Worldwide Box Office (WWBO), which grew 27% from 2021. Excluding the United States and China, the…Feb 28, 20231Feb 28, 20231
Christopher WoodrowinMedia Capital TechnologiesMoving Digital: How Hollywood is Embracing Blockchain TechnologyIn June 2020, we wrote an article about how digital securities and blockchain technology would be the next major disruptor in film finance…Nov 9, 20221Nov 9, 20221
Christopher WoodrowinMedia Capital TechnologiesRecycling Content: How Local Language Content Increases the Profitability of IPThe rapid rise of streaming services over the last few years has significantly impacted all facets of the global entertainment industry…Sep 15, 2022Sep 15, 2022
Christopher WoodrowinMedia Capital TechnologiesA Shift in Power: Apple’s Oscar Winning Acquisition Could Put Independent Film in the Driver’s SeatIn late March, “CODA” won Best Picture at the 94th Academy Awards, becoming the first film distributed by a streaming service to win the…May 19, 2022May 19, 2022
Christopher WoodrowinMedia Capital TechnologiesA Speed Bump on the Highway: Streaming’s Recent Decline in GrowthOn January 20th, Netflix’s stock price declined by over 20%. More than two months later, the stock is down approximately 36% from its 2022…Mar 23, 2022Mar 23, 2022
Christopher WoodrowinMedia Capital TechnologiesLaying the Groundwork for Tomorrow: 2021’s Impact on the Future of FilmWith consumer habits settling into a new normal, the film industry is beginning to see renewed consistency and profitability. 2021 brought…Dec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021
Christopher WoodrowinMedia Capital TechnologiesThe Next Paradigm: How Streaming is Reshaping the Film BusinessBefore streaming, film financing and production was like the wild west. Outside of tentpole franchises, like the Marvel Cinematic Universe…Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
Christopher WoodrowinMedia Capital TechnologiesA Wave of Media Mergers: The Race for a Stake in the New HollywoodEntertainment has shifted as technology has progressed in the past 15 years, leading to a significant change in how media companies…Sep 23, 2021Sep 23, 2021
