The Feature Film and Videogame Industries

Ross Helford; Brant Guillory; Norman J. Medoff

doi:10.4324/9780240815855-17

The Feature Film and Videogame Industries

Ross Helford, Brant Guillory, Norman J. Medoff

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Abstract

Two entertainment industries-feature films and videogames-relate to the traditional electronic media industry (broadcast, cable, satellite), but in slightly different ways. Both compete for audience attention, and both can be viewed on a television set. Feature films have a business model that primarily seeks direct audience support through the box office, pay-per-view, premium channels on cable and satellite, and DVD sales. Videogames have depended upon direct sales to the audience and have grown to the point where it is a $20 billion per year industry (including videogames for both portable and console hardware).

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Electronic Media
Subtitle of host publication	Then, Now, and Later, Second Edition
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	215-227
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Electronic)	9781136030420
ISBN (Print)	9780240812564
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780240815855-17
State	Published - Jan 1 2013

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