Why The 2019 Oscars Could Change the Movie-Going Landscape

The Oscars are a yearly extravagance that many people enjoy from the comfort of their living room, hoping to see one of their favorite nominees win one of the highly coveted awards. Roma’s nomination for Best Picture at the 2019 Oscars is notable for a number of reasons, but one could have major implications for the future of multiplex cinemas. Roma was a film produced by, and initially released on, Netflix. This might not seem special, but the film was nominated for Best Picture at the 2019 Oscars which is unprecedented for a streaming service’s original film. Not only that, Continue reading Why The 2019 Oscars Could Change the Movie-Going Landscape

Spotify Strives to Secure Cheaper Licensing Deals Ahead of Possible IPO Launch

Digital streaming services that provide music and video to their users are becoming more and more commonplace, and as such it is no surprise that content creators are always looking to partner with the service that with give them the most lucrative deal. This leads to fierce competition between streaming services as they vie for the most popular content, while attempting to keep their own costs down. In an age where artists and content creators are somewhat spoiled for choice, the small differences between different services can often make or break a deal. Such is the case for the immensely Continue reading Spotify Strives to Secure Cheaper Licensing Deals Ahead of Possible IPO Launch