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How Much Money Does a Hit Movie Really Make (and a Flop Really Lose)?

The Town with Matthew Belloni

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The Rarity of Sharing in Franchise Profits and TV Syndication

This chapter explores the difficulty creators face in receiving a fair share of the profits generated by successful franchises, using Greta Gerwig's situation with the Barbie movie as an example. It also discusses the changing dynamics of syndication deals for TV shows and Ken Ziffren's perspective on guaranteed payouts.

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