Copyright Licensing: A Brief Explanation
When a film is produced, a studio or distributor acquires copyright ownership which enables them to make it available for audiences to view through a number of channels including:
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THEATRICAL CHANNELS
i.e: watching films in Cinemas
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HOME ENTERTAINMENT
i.e: watching films in an individual's home
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NON-THEATRICAL CHANNELS
i.e: watching films outside the Cinema or an individual's home