Want to See This Film? Movie Studios Won’t Let You.
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As in the case of ‘Coyote vs. Acme,’ sometimes an entertainment company sees more value in not selling you its products.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/14484060

This is one impact of media consolidation: Studios can work very hard to hold your attention before deciding, at the last possible moment, that they’re better off throwing out artists’ work than letting you pay money to see it. “Coyote vs. Acme,” the Warner spokesperson says, “remains available for acquisition.” Just not by you.