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Paramount Exec: Industry's 'Frightened Paralysis' Over
4 Jun
Summary
- Industry shifted from 'frightened paralysis' to informed optimism.
- Data and improved windowing are driving better industry decisions.
- Future includes multiple windows, not a single platform approach.
Kevin MacLellan, Paramount's President for International and Global Content Distribution, has shared his perspective on the film and TV industry's evolving landscape. He explained that his return to the industry, specifically to the new Paramount-Skydance entity which is set to include Warner Bros. Discovery, occurred as the sector emerged from a period of "frightened paralysis."
MacLellan described his meeting with David Ellison, highlighting Ellison's deep understanding of technology and its application to film and television. This encounter fostered a sense of "informed optimism" for MacLellan, a stark contrast to the uncertainty he felt when he previously left the industry.
This renewed optimism, MacLellan stated, stems from advancements in data analytics enabling better decision-making and a more strategic approach to content windowing. He noted that while the industry experienced fear and shortened release windows during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now adapting.
The future of film and television, according to MacLellan, is not about consolidating into a single platform. Instead, it involves a strategy of multiple, timed release windows tailored to different audiences and viewing moments, thereby diversifying revenue streams.
