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Do Movies Even Matter Anymore?

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The movie business of today is all "pre-sold" IP. billion dollar business this year to $5 billion by 2012, taking market share away from DVD retailers and intensifying the carriers' ambition to bid for the best (and first run) titles. A former partner in two leading Los Angeles media law firms, Lee holds a J.D.

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Welcome to Summoner’s Rift: Why a Free Start Can be Better for Business

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At first glance, the business model sounds insane—a game that you can download and play for free. While that might sound like an impossible business model, it’s the exact model of “League of Legends,” the competitive battle arena game from California based studio Riot Games. million per game.