Read the three reading materials and answer the following questions. (Concepts from all three articles need to be used, but avoid direct quotes from the original text)
- In your own words, list and explain at least three factors that have propelled the theatrical release window to keep shrinking.
- How are shrinking theatrical release windows further straining the relationship between distributors and exhibitors?
- How are exhibitors responding to shrinking theatrical release windows?
Reading materials:
Charles Acland, “Theatrical Exhibition Accelerated Cinema,” The Contemporary Hollywood Film.pdf
Epstein chapter 7 The Politics of streaming pp 181-209.pdf
Epstein, Edward Jay. The Hollywood Economist The Hidden Financial Reality Behind the Movies..pdf
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