Certainly, the media chronology has not finished inking. However, we thought that everyone agreed with the new agreement signed at the end of 2021. This is far from the case, as Disney+ has sent a big kick in the anthill by announcing that all of its movies will now only be released on the platform and will no longer be released in theaters.
A little feedback. Faced with the rise of streaming platforms, authorities have decided to adapt to this “new” mode of consumption. Thus, SVOD services had the right to broadcast a movie 17 months after its release. This period of time seen by free television channels has been increased to 30 months. In return, they get exclusivity on the movies, meaning streaming platforms have an obligation to remove them from their catalogs from this period.
Disney+ Revolts Against Media Timeline, TV Alarm Sound
Therefore, it is a deal that is not to everyone’s taste, starting with Disney, who found a good way. Thus, the American firm announced that most of its films will no longer be released in theaters, but directly on the broadcast platform. This will be especially true for Strange World, the entertainment giant’s next big production.
It’s a real scandal for Gilles Pélisson (TF1), Nicolas de Tavernost (M6) and Delphine Ernotte (France Télévisions) who launched a world forum on Wednesday, September 28 to challenge this threat from Disney. The three leaders are therefore “Public authorities should not bow to the dictates of paid platforms” By requiring them to abide by the end of 2021 agreement.
Second, it also highlights the 144m euros invested in at least 126 films in 2021; that’s twice the number of American streaming platforms. “Do we want access to the cinema in France reserved for paid services? », ask the TV channels. The discussion is open. Meanwhile, the showdown continues.
Source : World
