Binge Times: Inside Hollywood's Furious Billion-Dollar Battle to Take Down Netflix

Rivals from the tech and start-up realm (Apple,Quibi) and traditional media (Disney,WarnerMedia,NBCUniversal) all decided to move mountains to enter the streaming game, launching five new services in a seven-month span. The coronavirus pandemic has also produced a lot of losers, as companies are turned inside-out and redraw their org charts and strategic plans.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

The shift to streaming has been the most significant wake-up call in the history of the entertainment industry, and this article delves into the efforts of a diverse group of media and tech companies, including Disney, Apple, AT&T/WarnerMedia, Comcast/NBCUniversal, and well-funded startup Quibi, to challenge Netflix's dominance in the streaming market.

After recognizing Netflix and Amazon Prime Video's decade-long head start, rivals from the tech and startup realm (Apple, Quibi) and traditional media (Disney, WarnerMedia, NBCUniversal) all made the strategic decision to enter the streaming realm. These companies invested billions of dollars to secure their share of the market, launching five new services in just seven months.

However, just as the competition was heating up, the coronavirus pandemic arrived, presenting both short-term benefits and significant challenges. The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of streaming services, as people confined to their homes seek entertainment options. It has also disrupted traditional business models, forcing companies to adapt quickly and rethink their strategies.

The battle for streaming supremacy may ultimately result in more than one winner, but the cost and disruption to decades-old business models have also produced a significant number of losers. Binge Times provides a comprehensive account of the challenges and costs faced by these companies as they navigate the rapidly evolving streaming landscape.

The article spans from Silicon Valley to Hollywood to Wall Street, offering a captivating and character-rich narrative of hubris and ambition. The fate of a century-old industry hangs in the balance, as companies are forced to undergo significant transformations and redraw their organizational charts and strategic plans.

In conclusion, the shift to streaming has transformed the entertainment industry, and this article provides a detailed account of the efforts of companies to compete in this new landscape. The battle for streaming supremacy is likely to continue, with winners and losers emerging, but the costs and disruptions to traditional business models will be felt for years to come.

Weight: 528g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780062980007