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It was supposed to be just price discrimination in favor of the third world. Regions allowed Hollywood to sell the same movie for less in Africa or China than i
by tlb 15y ago
It was supposed to be just price discrimination in favor of the third world. Regions allowed Hollywood to sell the same movie for less in Africa or China than in the US. But because of weird business arrangements in international distribution, it sometimes meant they got movies late or never.
- marshray 15y agoAlternatively, we might say regions allowed Hollywood to sell the same movie for more in the US than in Africa or China. Same with prescription drugs, also a subject of these SOPA/PIPA laws.
- waterlesscloud 15y agoGlobal distribution territories are like a maze of twisty passages, none of which are alike. Combining the other recent pg essay about schlepping, this is a major schlepping window of opportunity. If someone could find a way to make it easier for filmmakers to reach markets around the world, that would help the overall issue. I don't just mean slap up a youtube clone and call the problem solved, I mean provide access to theatrical and tv gobally. Major schlepping there, but probably a good opportunity too.