How Lions Gate Beat Hollywood With 'La La Land'

The transcript discusses Hollywood's bifurcation into blockbuster and art house models, with a focus on the emerging 'value stock' films that balance cost and potential returns. It highlights trends like franchise rehashing and low-budget films, and examines Lionsgate's strategy of sharing financial risks. The conversation also touches on the potential for replicating successful film models and the challenges involved.

What is the main idea behind value investing in films?

• Spending as little as possible on production

• Balancing moderate budgets with potential high returns

• Investing only in blockbuster films

• Avoiding any financial risk

What trend is causing 'sequel fatigue' in Hollywood?

• The decline of art house films

• The increase in film production costs

• The constant rehashing of popular franchises

• The rise of independent films

How does Lionsgate manage financial risks in film production?

• By avoiding new directors

• By focusing solely on blockbuster films

• By partnering with financial investors

• By producing only low-budget films

What is a potential downside of the value film model?

• It eliminates creative freedom

• It guarantees a high return on investment

• It can lead to overspending on marquee names

• It always results in financial loss

What strategy might studios use to replicate successful film models?

• Focusing on art house films

• Investing in unknown actors

• Avoiding financial partnerships

• Hiring popular directors and actors