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The movies and entertainment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $95.36 billion in 2023 to $103.76 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to cinematic innovations and storytelling, the influence of celebrities and star power, the globalization of the film industry, the emergence of blockbuster films, and the evolution of distribution channels. The movies and entertainment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $140.18 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.

Either you point this as a "finally", "a long time coming", or "too late" in your books, but Max's putative launch in SEA is either a game changer to other streamers or a too-late-to-the-party thing. Max has its work cut out for itself, with the dominance of Netflix as well as indigenous streamers in SEA (like in the PH's iWantTFC). Localization should be key in ensuring great success in any streamer, and Max should consider investments in content localization in order for them to succeed. Case in point: Anime fans had been yearning to add more latest anime shows in Filipino, as Filipino fans want to hear anime in their local language than in English subs. I hope Max won't fail in its mission to provide great content in SEA by yearend.

No surprises that HBO Go in all its Asia markets will be replaced by Max before the end of this year, but good to hear it confirmed from Warner Bros Discovery's APAC President, James Gibbons, in a conversation with Vivek Couto this morning during #APOS. Australia will follow in first half 2025. Japan launches today in an exclusive deal with long-term partner Unext. As all content industry eyes are on what Max is commissioning in Asia for real, Gibbons talked about a flexible approach, "working closely with partners across a number of models", content creation "in a targeted way", investment in anime, localising global IP, and the reality of bundling and aggregation in Asia "because how long can you ask people to choose between so many services". We're live from APOS in Bali today and tomorrow... more soon! ContentAsia Media Partners Asia Warner Bros. Discovery

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On its own, film investments appears to be an asset class unto itself—uncorrelated to the other types of investments. Movies are somewhat recession-resistant because even in hard times, people still need quality entertainment. so they will not stop going to the movies or streaming them online. The increased consumption of media, music and news over the web, triggered by the work-and-learn-at-home wave, has been a key catalyst for industry participants like Warner Music Group WMG, News Corporation NWSA, Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF.A) and IMAX Corporation IMAX. Companies have been focusing on a superior product strategy and prudent capital investments. Steady recovery in the advertising spending environment and resumption of production pipelines bode well for film and television production companies.

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Asian and Pacific Islander consumers could generate billions of dollars in additional revenue—if the film and television industry can improve the representation and authenticity of API content. ... This report examines the entertainment industry through multiple lenses to identify the factors that could contribute to the underrepresentation of API professionals. Our analysis covers API participation in both on- and off-screen roles across film and television (see sidebar “About the report”). Why is greater API representation a source of opportunity for entertainment executives? Simply put, the industry is missing out on the chance to boost its bottom line by billions of dollars. The industry is in flux: streaming services are seeking new sources of revenue, and movie studios are weathering uneven box-office trends. Studios have an opportunity to cast a wider, more inclusive net to bring content to new audiences. API consumers are already particularly engaged on streaming platforms, and producing and distributing API content in these channels could translate to greater engagement and revenue for the industry. This report offers a set of ideas the industry could pursue to expand opportunities for API professionals in film and TV and create more authentic portrayals of API characters. We acknowledge there is no single solution—addressing representation and authenticity is nuanced, and talent casting relies on an ecosystem of stakeholders. However, we believe the steps in this report could also motivate API consumers to spend more on entertainment, creating a virtuous circle within the industry.

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