How do movies, TV shows make money?

How do movies, TV shows make money?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Journalism, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the financial landscape of the entertainment industry, highlighting the significant earnings from top movies and the growing revenues from streaming services. Despite these figures, making a profit in TV and film is rare, with streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney Plus dominating the market. The loss of DVD and Blu-ray sales adds to the risk. Merchandise sales, such as those from Netflix's Bridgerton and Funko Pop, provide additional revenue streams. The industry remains highly competitive and capital-intensive.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much revenue did the top 10 movies in the U.S. generate during the summer blockbuster season?

2.7 billion dollars

4.2 billion dollars

1.5 billion dollars

3.5 billion dollars

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the projected revenue for streaming services this year?

90 billion dollars

100 billion dollars

95 billion dollars

85 billion dollars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the time do TV and film projects lose money, according to experts?

70%

60%

80%

50%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a source of revenue for entertainment companies?

Advertising

Ticket sales

Real estate

Merchandise

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Funko Pop make in net sales last year?

800 million dollars

500 million dollars

1.5 billion dollars

1.1 billion dollars