The Theatrical Window: Studios like Universal have pushed for shorter theatrical exclusivity (17 days) before moving a production to digital rental.
The Streaming ROI: For Netflix and Apple, a hit production drives subscription retention. They measure success in "hours viewed" rather than box office dollars.
Tax Incentives: Many productions are shot in Georgia, the UK, or Canada because those governments offer tax rebates of 20-30%. A studio like Disney might save $50 million on a single production simply by filming outside California.
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