The Film and Entertainment Industry: Reel in the Profits

The Film and Entertainment industry comprises businesses that produce and distribute motion pictures, music and audio recordings. These businesses also manage theme parks and resorts. In the US, the industry is dominated by a few diversified media conglomerates that operate in multiple segments, so none of the major players can be classified into a single sub-industry.

While the entertainment industry also includes television cable and broadcast networks, here, Bidness Etc will focus on the film and music segments of the entertainment industry, and smaller categories like theme parks and family resorts.

For an in-depth analysis on the cable, broadcast and emerging internet TV segment, read Bidness Etc’s piece: Traditional TV Caught in a Web, but Comcast Remains Safe. Read more.