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The problem here (and problably the reason why they were removed from paid streaming services) are residuals [1]: Even if nobody watches them, studios still may
by meinersbur 2y ago
The problem here (and problably the reason why they were removed from paid streaming services) are residuals [1]: Even if nobody watches them, studios still may have to pay actors, directors, writers, etc. a share. I assume the movies put on YouTube don't have any residual agreements.
[1] https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-tv-and-theatrical-residuals-quick-guide https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-tv-and-theatrical-residua...
- tombert 2y agoYeah, and I suspect also potential weirdness with tax law and writing off TV shows as a loss makes it hard to release again. I actually do have legit copies of Infinity Train, I bought all four seasons on Amazon before the huge purge a couple years ago, but I would like legit copies of Close Enough. I genuinely don't know what Warner Bros actually wants us to do? Is their official stance "it's ok to pirate it"?