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From Region 4 to Streaming: Why We Still Wait for Films
Today, we can watch films almost anywhere, on any screen. So why does where we live still determine when we get to watch them? There was a time when watching…
Has Technology Made Horror Less Frightening or Changed What Scares Us?
As we prepare for Halloween tomorrow, many of us may settle in to watch a horror film. It might be a favourite, an October classic, or something new we’ve found…
A World of Pure Reimagination: What Netflix’s Wonka Tells Us About Its Future
Fifty-five years after Gene Wilder first opened the doors to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, Netflix now invites audiences back inside. It features familiar visuals, the return of an original Oompa-Loompa,…
Part 2: What My Conversation with Netflix’s Co-CEO Suggested About Netflix’s Next Phase
Echoes of Screen & Streaming | Part 2 of a two-part series In Part 1 of this two-part series, I examined what my discussion with Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters revealed…
Part 1: How My Conversation with Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters Made Me Rethink What Streaming Means for Netflix’s Future
Echoes of Screen & Streaming | Part 1 of a two-part series Last week, I met Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters at the company’s Sydney office during a small media roundtable…
Australia’s Sports Streaming Revolution Has Arrived — Just Not How We Expected
The NRL’s record broadcast agreement appears to preserve Australia’s established sporting order. Look more closely, however, and it reveals how thoroughly that order has already changed. Part one of a…
One Game, Three Broadcasts: What State of Origin Reveals About the Future of Sports Streaming
Throughout much of television history, sporting events served as communal experiences. Millions of viewers would tune in to the same broadcast, observe identical camera angles, listen to the same commentary,…
VR Cinema: The Future of Film or the Opposite of Cinema?
Over the past decade, cinemas have been exploring how to stay competitive with streaming services. With viewers now often at home, equipped with large TVs, surround sound, and extensive on-demand…
From Springfield to Streaming: Why The Simpsons May Never Be Repeated
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The Netflix Effect: A Decade of Global Streaming and Australia’s Place Within It
Ten years ago, live from CES in Las Vegas, Netflix made one of the most significant announcements in modern media history. In a single day, the platform expanded from operating…