Save this article to read it later.
Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection.
But even beyond that one, overriding theme, 2020 was notable for some more specific trends and developments.
Things could certainly look much different in five years (and maybe even sooner).
Netflixer who had overseen the streamers programming sinceHouse of Cards.
That said, the standout star of the freshman class was far and away Disney+.
But the platform pivoted, diverting Disney movies that had been set to hit theaters on to streaming instead.
(A pandemic keeping kids out of school and inside no doubt helped, too.)
The launch of these new services offered a golden opportunity to get the best possible deals.
But ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) services broke through in a big way in 2020.
…and One More Quick Bite
RIP, Quibi.
Theres no doubt the launch and quick downfall of Jeffrey Katzenbergs short-form streamer wasa much-covered story of the year.
Spectacular business failures tend to get a lot of ink!
But in the end, Quibi had littleactualimpact on the streaming business.
Almost none of the content that ended up on the service wouldve gone to a more established platform.
(And the stuff that might have?
It may yet end up streaming as rights owners look to sell off their creations.)
Oh, and verify viewers can take screenshots.
