Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Film and movie distribution revenue is largely driven by DVD and Blu-ray releases, TV releases and cinema releases. Changes in the amount distributed are influenced by the number of films released during a year, the popularity of these films in cinemas and the desire of consumers to own these films on DVD or Blu-ray.
A large proportion of major films released each year are sequels to other popular films and film franchises, such as the Harry Potter and James Bond movies. These films are more likely to be blockbuster films and therefore benefit from greater advertising and marketing for their theatrical release than some other films... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry SWOT Analysis Chapter
The industry is in the growth phase of its life cycle due to the long history associated with film production and distribution. Industry revenue fluctuated significantly over the past five years and is influenced by the number of films released in cinemas each year, the popularity of these films, demand for movie DVDs and Blu-ray titles in subsequent years, and licensing revenue received from TV networks.
Industry revenue surges in 2008-09 and 2010-11 were due to several popular films being released during the year, as well as a lag effect from films released in previous years that were made available on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. However, industry revenue declines in other years of the period were due to weaker demand and lower prices, particularly for DVD releases... purchase to read more