As the coronavirus pandemic forces global audiences into their homes and film and television production grinds to a halt, unsold independent films have become attractive options for distributors se…
Netflix is also in the game, according to one top sales agent speaking on the condition of anonymity, though it faces a unique roadblock: the amount of time and money it would take to dub acquired films in the languages of its 160 million global subscribers, which could be prohibitive in streaming those movies immediately.
That “taste” refers to a broad range of programming that streamers are suddenly in dire need of, from typical festival fare like narrative drama and hor- ror films to unscripted episodic and docu- mentary programs and broad, low-budget comedies. Warner Bros. quickly followed suit with the Margot Robbie vehicle “Birds of Prey” and Ben Affleck’s redemption pic “The Way Back.” Even the goliath that is Disney, acknowledging “challenging times” in its announcement, rushed blockbusters “Frozen II” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” to early streaming releases on Disney Plus.
Creatives are thrilled by the notion of selling their work, not only for the economic benefits but also to provide sorely needed entertainment and fulfill the dreams dashed by corona- virus cancellations. “
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