It was pretty inexpensive and it was a way to support the film since I can't see it in theaters (sadly). I hope it gets a Blu-ray release.
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it was a way to support the film
No shade, just throwing this out there.
It's one of the most popular films ever on Netflix, it was produced by Sony Pictures Animation, and animated by Sony Pictures Imageworks. Neither Netflix or Sony are exactly hurting for money.
The soundtrack is released by Republic Records which is owned by UMG, which is one of the "big three" record labels (along with... Sony Music Entertainment, kind of surprised it wasn't released by Sony honestly).
These giant corporations and the suits who run them will receive way way way way way way way way more of the money you put into their pockets than the artists who made this great music (and film) will ever see.
I'm glad you're enjoying art that moves you! Just... putting this in perspective.
For what it's worth, Sony Corp at least generally supports Democratic candidates when it comes to politics, at least more often than Republicans by far.
For what it's worth, Sony Corp at least generally supports Democratic candidates when it comes to politics, at least more often than Republicans by far.
Still not forgiving them for the rootkit, though. (Or the myriad proprietary formats and DRM schemes they've tried to shove down our throats over the years, for that matter.)
I've struggled to find evidence for it on the internet but I swear I remember reading about Sony musicians suing Sony for profits they made from suing music pirates since Sony was claiming they had to do it for the poor ripped off artists sakes. The artists never saw a penny and had to take them to court over it.
It’s kinda like tipping. Yeah, on a societal scale it perpetuates labor exploitation. But for the individual case you have right in front of you, it’s the only option you have for securing their livelihood.
Yeah, that's kinda how I justify it. I did the same thing when I purchased a hat from the Glitch Productions shop to support Knights of Guinevere.
Oh I totally get what you are saying and I do not disagree. On the other hand, I don't pay for Netflix under my phone plan (it's one of the services that T-Mobile provides), so in that way I am supporting the film. At least that is how I justify it. Also, I don't expect Netflix to ever release a physical version of the film (unless they do, which would surprise me), so there's that. Additionally, I'm tired of watching the soundtrack on YouTube, so there's that.
I think animation is a bit of a different beast. Compared to live action movies, animation finds little respect among the wider populace, unless they have Disney or Pixar stamped on the cover (and mayyybe Dreamworks). Most studios are aware of this and don't bother investing in new stuff these days because they think there's no money in it. It's important to show support for good animation with original stories and great characters, so studios understand they need to make more of these kinds of movies/shows. That being said, I'm not sure Sony will read this as anything more than the need to make 4 sequels, 10 seasons and a couple of spin-offs. Hopefully they get the message...
Right, exactly. I think Sony sees this as a money-making venture, especially since the original deal to license KPDH to Netflix was not great.
No shade, just throwing this out there.
It's one of the most popular films ever on Netflix, it was produced by Sony Pictures Animation, and animated by Sony Pictures Imageworks. Neither Netflix or Sony are exactly hurting for money.
The soundtrack is released by Republic Records which is owned by UMG, which is one of the "big three" record labels (along with... Sony Music Entertainment, kind of surprised it wasn't released by Sony honestly).
These giant corporations and the suits who run them will receive way way way way way way way way more of the money you put into their pockets than the artists who made this great music (and film) will ever see.
I'm glad you're enjoying art that moves you! Just... putting this in perspective.
For what it's worth, Sony Corp at least generally supports Democratic candidates when it comes to politics, at least more often than Republicans by far.
Still not forgiving them for the rootkit, though. (Or the myriad proprietary formats and DRM schemes they've tried to shove down our throats over the years, for that matter.)
I've struggled to find evidence for it on the internet but I swear I remember reading about Sony musicians suing Sony for profits they made from suing music pirates since Sony was claiming they had to do it for the poor ripped off artists sakes. The artists never saw a penny and had to take them to court over it.
It’s kinda like tipping. Yeah, on a societal scale it perpetuates labor exploitation. But for the individual case you have right in front of you, it’s the only option you have for securing their livelihood.
Yeah, that's kinda how I justify it. I did the same thing when I purchased a hat from the Glitch Productions shop to support Knights of Guinevere.
Oh I totally get what you are saying and I do not disagree. On the other hand, I don't pay for Netflix under my phone plan (it's one of the services that T-Mobile provides), so in that way I am supporting the film. At least that is how I justify it. Also, I don't expect Netflix to ever release a physical version of the film (unless they do, which would surprise me), so there's that. Additionally, I'm tired of watching the soundtrack on YouTube, so there's that.
I think animation is a bit of a different beast. Compared to live action movies, animation finds little respect among the wider populace, unless they have Disney or Pixar stamped on the cover (and mayyybe Dreamworks). Most studios are aware of this and don't bother investing in new stuff these days because they think there's no money in it. It's important to show support for good animation with original stories and great characters, so studios understand they need to make more of these kinds of movies/shows. That being said, I'm not sure Sony will read this as anything more than the need to make 4 sequels, 10 seasons and a couple of spin-offs. Hopefully they get the message...
Right, exactly. I think Sony sees this as a money-making venture, especially since the original deal to license KPDH to Netflix was not great.