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What I Saw at the Streaming Revolution


Published on 2025-01-30 20:44:17 - MSN
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  • When we launched this column and newsletter, I wrote that our goal was to keep tabs on the "rapidly evolving business of making and distributing video content as streaming replaces old-fashioned linear television.

The article "What I Saw at the Streaming Revolution" by Peter Biskind, published on MSN, delves into the transformation of the entertainment industry through the rise of streaming services. Biskind explores how platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and others have not only changed viewing habits but also the entire production and distribution landscape of television and film. He discusses the shift from traditional network TV to on-demand content, the impact on Hollywood's business model, the rise of binge-watching, and the competition for exclusive content. The piece also touches on the financial aspects, including the massive investments in original programming, the challenges of profitability, and the evolving role of creators and executives in this new era. Biskind reflects on how these changes have democratized content creation while simultaneously creating new power dynamics and economic pressures within the industry.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/streaming-movies-and-tv/what-i-saw-at-the-streaming-revolution/ar-AA1y8Jia ]
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