The “Delete series and films just to save tax moneyThe trend sweeping across the major streaming networks appears to have hit a new, absurd low with the film’s removal crater from Disney Plus. crater was released on May 12, 2023.
The plan – and Disney didn’t confirmed crater was deleted for it, but why else would it be? Here’s how it works: Media companies have learned that by removing TV shows and movies from their streaming platforms, they can write off the value of their “content assets,” which in turn reduces their overall tax bill. It also reduces the license fees these companies pay
It’s a ruthless strategy that betrays just how overrun Hollywood is by executives who care more about Wall Street than the things their companies produce, and it’s incredibly depressing, and not just for those who work on those shows /movies, but also for the fans and, well, anyone who doesn’t appreciate everything has to be an instant blockbuster for it to have any meaning and impact.
Until last week, the selection of series and films – at Disney and other studios – also included those that were released something recently, but for anything that has fallen short of expectations, such as 2022 pasture
The film was by all accounts a family sci-fi adventure fine. Nothing out of the ordinary, but also nothing that would embarrass those involved. The main role was played by Mckenna Grace from the latest film ghostbusters movie and The story of the maidalong with Billy Barratt (from Apple’s dangerously underrated series). invasion) and Kid Cudi. People who were interested in the movie said it was fun but also had a sad ending, and what else would you expect or expect from a movie that Disney made for kids and sent straight to a streaming service has?
Well, I mean, one would expect the film to stick around and bring joy to people for months and years to come. But now it’s just gone. There is no way to watch this movie legally. It’s as if it never existed. One of the main selling points for streaming services was that they would put an end to piracy. Here we are, just a few years later, and piracy is going to be the only option for a lot of TV shows and movies will ever be saved.
