The internet is only going to get bigger and faster. More people will be downloading, not less. The greater the penetration of the internet into society, the less money a film will ultimately make. At least that's if you believe the MPAA.
Regardless of whether or not this is true, I'd like to assume for the sake of argument that it is and hear from people what the future of film will be in the face of it.
My personal opinion is that the film industry will eventually get wise and we'll actually have far more product placement and actor sponsorship of products in films. In turn, the industry will embrace the internet rather than fight against it and films will be free or very cheap to download or watch on demand because the primary revenue won't be from sales, but rather these product endorsements and placements in films.
What do you think will happen?
Regardless of whether or not this is true, I'd like to assume for the sake of argument that it is and hear from people what the future of film will be in the face of it.
My personal opinion is that the film industry will eventually get wise and we'll actually have far more product placement and actor sponsorship of products in films. In turn, the industry will embrace the internet rather than fight against it and films will be free or very cheap to download or watch on demand because the primary revenue won't be from sales, but rather these product endorsements and placements in films.
What do you think will happen?