Now there's always exceptions to that and the reason is if…
“Now there's always exceptions to that and the reason is if the film doesn't really work, whereas before you could rely on a decent amount of DVD sales to prop up the revenue to ensure that you got out in a decent manner, now if the film doesn't work, the film doesn't work and there's none of that DVD revenue to fall back on and you can lose a huge, huge sum of money on a big budget movie.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
When a movie fails, studios lack backup revenue streams, leading to massive financial loss on big budgets.
In simple terms: No DVD sales means higher risk for big movies.
Key Takeaway
Diversify revenue sources.
Themes
finance
risk
film industry
budgeting
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
industry
financial
When to use this quote
- studio budgeting
- investment decisions
- production planning
Key Concepts
Revenue diversification
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can studios mitigate risk without DVD sales?
- What alternative revenue models exist?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on a single revenue stream is risky.