Chapter 1
The death of the video store
Chapter 2
Algorithms as the new tastemakers
Chapter 3
The global blockbusters
Chapter 4
AI behind the camera
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Master of How streaming changed the movies
Ch 3 · The global blockbusters
sonia The global blockbusters
On streaming's tide, New worlds open wide, Global stories glide, No language left to hide!
sonia Nigeria's Nollywood transitioned from local physical distribution to high-value global streaming acquisitions.
sonia Money Heist went from a canceled Spanish broadcast show to a global sensation via streaming.
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sonia Match streaming hits to discover how Netflix and AI create global blockbusters.
Fun Fact
Squid Game's massive impact: The South Korean survival drama generated an estimated $900 million in value for Netflix on a production budget of just $21.4 million.
Glossary
blockbuster (noun)
A film, book, or other product that is a major commercial success. In 2021, Netflix released Red Notice, an action film that became its second most-watched original production.
A film, book, or other product that is a major commercial success. In 2021, Netflix released Red Notice, an action film that became its second most-watched original production.
Quiz
How much did Netflix invest in South Korean content in 2021 alone, boosting local productions?
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Which director famously called subtitles the 'one-inch tall barrier' at the 2020 Golden Globes?
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Which French mystery-thriller series starring Omar Sy became one of Netflix's biggest international hits in 2021?
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Which Spanish heist series, originally called La Casa de Papel, became a global streaming phenomenon?
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What is the process of replacing the original vocal track of a foreign film with actors speaking a local language?
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What is the nickname of the massive Nigerian film industry that transitioned from physical VHS tapes to streaming?
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Which South Korean thriller became Netflix's most-watched series of all time after its 2021 release?