The Town with Matthew Belloni How Much Money Does a Hit Movie Really Make (and a Flop Really Lose)?
Aug 17, 2023
John Mass, president of Content Partners, discusses how movies reach profitability, misconceptions about movie revenue, and the value of a movie despite poor box office performance. Topics include establishing a secondary market for talent participation, licensing merchandise, impact of streaming platforms, sharing profits in franchises, changing dynamics of TV syndication, and challenges in promoting movies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Creating a Secondary Market for Content and Talent Participation
03:58 • 17min
Discussion on Licensing Merchandise and Profit Participation in Movies
21:18 • 4min
Types of film deals and the impact of streaming platforms
25:01 • 3min
The Rarity of Sharing in Franchise Profits and TV Syndication
28:05 • 2min
The Changing Landscape of the Entertainment Industry
29:47 • 8min
Box Office Performance and Challenges of Promoting Movies
37:40 • 2min