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Intersecting Mediums: How Video Games are the New Frontier for Capitalizing on Movie IP
Intersecting Mediums: How Video Games are the New Frontier for Capitalizing on Movie IP
In the ever-evolving entertainment industry, the synergy between movies and games has never been more prominent. The integration of popular…
Christopher Woodrow
Dec 15, 2023
Slate Co-Financing: Mitigating Risk and Generating Long-Term Returns
Slate Co-Financing: Mitigating Risk and Generating Long-Term Returns
Hollywood studio slate co-financing is a capital-intensive endeavor, with annual production costs exceeding $1 billion for every major film…
Christopher Woodrow
Jun 15, 2023
Returning to Normal: 2023's Box Office Should Return to Pre-Pandemic Form
Returning to Normal: 2023's Box Office Should Return to Pre-Pandemic Form
2022 marked a year of recovery for the Worldwide Box Office (WWBO), which grew 27% from 2021. Excluding the United States and China, the…
Christopher Woodrow
Feb 28, 2023
Moving Digital: How Hollywood is Embracing Blockchain Technology
Moving Digital: How Hollywood is Embracing Blockchain Technology
In June 2020, we wrote an article about how digital securities and blockchain technology would be the next major disruptor in film finance…
Christopher Woodrow
Nov 9, 2022
Recycling Content: How Local Language Content Increases the Profitability of IP
Recycling Content: How Local Language Content Increases the Profitability of IP
The rapid rise of streaming services over the last few years has significantly impacted all facets of the global entertainment industry…
Christopher Woodrow
Sep 15, 2022
A Shift in Power: Apple’s Oscar Winning Acquisition Could Put Independent Film in the Driver’s Seat
A Shift in Power: Apple’s Oscar Winning Acquisition Could Put Independent Film in the Driver’s Seat
In late March, “CODA” won Best Picture at the 94th Academy Awards, becoming the first film distributed by a streaming service to win the…
Christopher Woodrow
May 19, 2022
A Speed Bump on the Highway: Streaming’s Recent Decline in Growth
A Speed Bump on the Highway: Streaming’s Recent Decline in Growth
On January 20th, Netflix’s stock price declined by over 20%. More than two months later, the stock is down approximately 36% from its 2022…
Christopher Woodrow
Mar 23, 2022
Laying the Groundwork for Tomorrow: 2021’s Impact on the Future of Film
Laying the Groundwork for Tomorrow: 2021’s Impact on the Future of Film
With consumer habits settling into a new normal, the film industry is beginning to see renewed consistency and profitability. 2021 brought…
Christopher Woodrow
Dec 6, 2021
The Next Paradigm: How Streaming is Reshaping the Film Business
The Next Paradigm: How Streaming is Reshaping the Film Business
Before streaming, film financing and production was like the wild west. Outside of tentpole franchises, like the Marvel Cinematic Universe…
Christopher Woodrow
Nov 1, 2021
A Wave of Media Mergers: The Race for a Stake in the New Hollywood
A Wave of Media Mergers: The Race for a Stake in the New Hollywood
Entertainment has shifted as technology has progressed in the past 15 years, leading to a significant change in how media companies…
Christopher Woodrow
Sep 23, 2021
Film Festivals: The Industry’s Missing Engine of Commerce
Film Festivals: The Industry’s Missing Engine of Commerce
Many elements of the film industry were forced to evolve during the pandemic. Theaters closed down for lengthy periods in many places. More…
Christopher Woodrow
Jul 8, 2021
Going Global: The Evolution of International Film Markets
Going Global: The Evolution of International Film Markets
For much of the history of the film industry, the United States has been the epicenter of its birth and evolution throughout the past…
Christopher Woodrow
Apr 27, 2021
Redefining the Box Office: Why Most People Misunderstand the Future of Theaters
Redefining the Box Office: Why Most People Misunderstand the Future of Theaters
It is not a surprise that many industries go through periods of significant change and disruption throughout history. However, rarely have…
Christopher Woodrow
Mar 11, 2021
Hollywood’s 2021: The Year of the Comeback
Hollywood’s 2021: The Year of the Comeback
“There’s a reason that the Roaring Twenties followed the 1918 pandemic.” — J.J. Abrams
Christopher Woodrow
Dec 8, 2020
The Downfall of Quibi: A Lesson for Premium Content Investors
The Downfall of Quibi: A Lesson for Premium Content Investors
Billions in startup capital. Legendary business executives. Top celebrities and artists all on payroll. It sounds like a foolproof recipe…
Christopher Woodrow
Nov 17, 2020
The Future of Film: Why Major Studios are Set to Take Over the Market
The Future of Film: Why Major Studios are Set to Take Over the Market
Like many other sectors of the economy, recent COVID-19 related events have jolted the film industry, setting off a wave of new trends…
Christopher Woodrow
Jul 29, 2020
The Next Area of Disruption in Hollywood: Film Finance
The Next Area of Disruption in Hollywood: Film Finance
The past several years in Hollywood have showcased a massive phase of technological disruption, from emerging distribution methods, such…
Christopher Woodrow
Jun 22, 2020
Beating the Cycle: Why Premium Content Is a Top Alternative Investment
Beating the Cycle: Why Premium Content Is a Top Alternative Investment
For the first time in over a decade, investors are having to take a hard look at how they are allocating assets within their portfolio…
Christopher Woodrow
May 18, 2020
Resurgence: How Film Studios and Theaters are Poised for a Major Comeback
Resurgence: How Film Studios and Theaters are Poised for a Major Comeback
The current crisis surrounding the pandemic and the global economy at large has created a great amount of pressure on both the major…
Christopher Woodrow
Apr 27, 2020
Staying Ahead of the Pack: Major Studios and the Streaming Wars
Staying Ahead of the Pack: Major Studios and the Streaming Wars
As the Streaming Wars heat up and original content spending skyrockets, the burning question remains: who will win the Streaming Wars? And…
Christopher Woodrow
Apr 8, 2020
A Different Hollywood: On the Other Side of the Crisis
A Different Hollywood: On the Other Side of the Crisis
Like many industries around the world, the COVID-19 outbreak has thrown a wrench into business operations in Hollywood. It has already…
Christopher Woodrow
Mar 30, 2020
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