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Are Expensive Showrunner Deals Worth It?

The Town with Matthew Belloni

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The Economics of Showrunner Deals

This chapter explores the landscape of high-stakes showrunner deals in the peak TV era, highlighting the financial investments studios made in creators for ownership rights. It contrasts past lucrative contracts with the current market, analyzing both successful ventures and notable failures in the streaming industry's competitive environment.

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