Ovitz: Streaming has basically destroyed the legacy entertainment business
Michael Ovitz · Michael Ovitz | All-In Summit 2024 · Sep 17, 2024 · at 16:39
Michael Ovitz, co-founder of Creative Artists Agency, discusses the economic impact of streaming video platforms on traditional Hollywood film and television studios at the All-In Summit 2024.
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“First of all, streaming has basically destroyed the legacy business.”
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