Chapter 1
The death of the video store
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Chapter 2
Algorithms as the new tastemakers
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Chapter 3
The global blockbusters
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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!
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.
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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?