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No one disputes that online businesses offer much more variety than their analog counterparts.
One problem with relying on existing concepts is that it could stifle innovation, weakening the film sector over time.
What you get when you put all your resources behind a product, is you get everyone to join in.
When a publisher spends an inordinate amount on an acquisition, it will do everything in its power to make that project a market success.
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