This book demonstrates in contrast to statistics that show declining consumption of physical
formats that there has not been a mass shift towards purely digital media. Physical releases
such as special editions DVD box-sets and Blu-Rays are frequently promoted and sought out by
consumers. And that past formats such as VHS Laserdisc and HD-DVD make for sought-after
collectible items. These trends are also found within particular genres and niche categories
such as documentary education and independent film distribution. Through its case studies
this collection makes a distinctive and significant intervention in highlighting the ways in
which the film industry has responded to rapidly changing markets. This volume global in scope
will prove useful to those studying the distribution and exhibition of films and the economics
of the film industry around the world.
