Author: Allie Adajar, Graphics: Jennie Wang The BRB Bottomline: Movie theaters are set to make a major comeback as the leading source of entertainment in the movie industry amidst rising streaming service costs. Mickey Mouse was envisioned for the big silver screen. Now, audiences are opting for movie nights inContinue Reading
Author: Yarden Pri-Noy, Graphics: Erika Hayashida BRBottomline: On-demand streaming is transforming the film industry. Learn how this transition affects consumers, producers, and investors. Introduction Movie budgets have become insane. Large production companies pour obscene amounts of money into movies, hoping to profit from box office sales. Star Wars: The ForceContinue Reading
The fact of the matter is that award shows are losing more and more of their audience with each year. With the rise of social media and the internet, they have become old-fashioned relics of the past. So what can organizers do to generate higher interest and attract a wider audience?Continue Reading
True crime is not a new phenomenon. In the 19th century, people would buy tickets to view public hangings, and in the 90s, more than 50 percent of the country sat down to watch the infamous trial of O.J. Simpson. Americans have an obsession with true crime, and this has greatly influenced the film and tourism industries.Continue Reading
Squid Game’s rise to fame has had fans eager for more Netflix Originals. A Korean wave spurred by the show has brought similar K-Dramas and movies to the screens of international subscribers. In this article, Eugene Jang explores the foundations of such originals and the disruptive nature of streaming services on the larger film industry.Continue Reading
The pandemic, as it has done to so many industries, has put in a pin in the production and distribution of movies and television shows, yet as so many people are forced to self isolate, the demand for content new and old has never been higher. As COVID-19 drains some sectors of the film industry and boosts others, we investigate who the biggest winners and losers of the pandemic are in the entertainment industry. Continue Reading
The future of streaming is highly uncertain, with a few contenders vying for dominance, and a slew of others looking to carve out a niche. Overall, Netflix appears to be in the driving seat to be the dominant player in the market, but this doesn’t necessarily justify its valuation, particularly with younger services like Disney Plus growing at astronomical rates.Continue Reading
Despite video streaming gaining its popularity in recent months since the COVID-19 pandemic closed movie theaters, how are corporations like Disney+ and Netflix taking advantage of the shift in consumer behavior? Is video streaming here to stay? Community columnist Emily Tang tells us more!Continue Reading
Graphics by Nina Tagliabue The BRB Bottomline: Netflix has been the leading power in online streaming services since 2007. However, since the launch of many other streaming services, Netflix has found itself in the middle of the streaming war. Apple launched Apple TV+, Disney launched Disney+, Comcast is getting readyContinue Reading
HOOQ, a premium video-on-demand streaming service, is a joint venture between Warner Media, Sony and Singtel (Asia’s leading communications group). Sony and Warner Media provide a library and develop customized content while Singtel provides captive access to its mobile subscriber base in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia. The challenge HOOQ faced was much of their subscriber base would view content on mobile devices, which under current networks can take hours to download or have high latency, Continue Reading