Positives and negatives of internet on the film industry
Positives
- It makes it easier for film companies to promote their films (websites, YouTube, pop-up’s, etc.)
- Films made available to download on iTunes/Netflix, etc.
- Free downloads for audiences.
- Audiences can view films from the comfort of their own home.
- Opens films to a wider audience.
- The audience is in control of the film, not the producers.
- Easier to get independent films promoted.
Negatives
- Free but illegal downloads are harming the jobs of those in the film industry.
- The cinema industry is in decline and struggling with ticket sales.
- Criminals benefit from Internet piracy.
- Illegal downloading forces cinema chains to increase ticket prices.
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