COVID-19 proved to be a challenge for many businesses and the movie industry was no exception.
The meteoric rise of streaming services giving audiences quality content on-demand has also contributed to the struggles of traditional cinema watching. Why queue for tickets to get bad seats in a crowded cinema when you can enjoy the show in your own home?
Hollywood have taken notice and it is no longer uncommon to see blockbuster films with big stars and directors being made available on streaming platforms shortly after theatrical release. It’s a trend which award-winning director Quentin Tarantino recently lamented about, calling 2019 the last [expletive] year of movies.