Jeffrey Logsdon
Jeffrey Logsdon
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I think cost-cutting is an element of Fox thinking, if you listened to Rupert Murdoch's last few diatribes to Wall Street, ... The cost/rating benefits equation didn't make it onerous to let him go early.
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It could be a major coup for Disney to re-enliven their animation franchises.
economics economy-and-economics few filmmaking improved last obviously problem revenue talent tap
The economics of filmmaking have not improved over the last few years, ... Obviously the more revenue streams the merrier. The problem is it doesn't take talent very long to tap into that.
economics economy-and-economics few filmmaking improved last obviously problem revenue talent tap
The economics of filmmaking have not improved over the last few years. Obviously the more revenue streams the merrier. The problem is it doesn't take talent very long to tap into that.
abc advertising concerns gotten perhaps ratings
Because ratings were down in a high-single digit level, concerns are about the up-front advertising market, which may be soft, perhaps more for ABC than others. I think analysts have gotten nervous.
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That is just not true of Dick Parsons.
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Historical studies would probably show you could get a 10-to-15 percent boost in revenue for the top film of the year, and it drops off precipitously from there.
cover expense five four hours instead three
Go back three Olympics, you were broadcasting four or five hours a day, instead of 15 hours a day, but you still had same expense to cover the Olympics,
business entertainment gotten
The filmed entertainment business has just gotten tough,
abc becoming business decides disney driving entertainment factor force great hit hungry key market pay people prime program sample viewing willing
There is a big part of the prime demographic that key 18- to 49-year-old market that is hungry to sample this model. Not everyone can do appointment viewing when ABC decides to put a hit program on. So the convenience factor is becoming a driving force in the filmed entertainment business right now. This is going to get Disney a great sample of what people want, and if they're willing to pay for it.