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‘Loki’ and 10 Ways to Build the Perfect Streaming Service

Sean and Amanda also discuss the box office returns for ‘In the Heights,’ how the movie’s availability on HBO Max may have affected it, and the challenges facing movie lovers as more services pop up

By Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Disney


Sean and Amanda discuss the box office returns for In the Heights and how the movie’s availability on HBO Max may have affected it. They also discuss the launch of Loki on Disney+ and Infinite on Paramount+ and the challenges facing movie lovers as more and more services pop up (0:30). Then, they share their plans to build the perfect streaming service, by drafting film and TV libraries, sports rights, signature stars and creators, and more (41:36).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Producer: Bobby Wagner

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