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Hollywood Must Learn From Microdramas

Bloomberg Technology Monday 31 August 2026, 19:50 UTC 1 min read
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Bloomberg Opinion columnist Catherine Thorbecke says Hollywood should study China's low-budget microdrama model rather than repeat Quibi's costly mistake. The format has become a multibillion-dollar global industry, and America's window to compete is shrinking.

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Catherine Thorbecke says Hollywood should study China's low-budget microdrama model rather than repeat Quibi's costly mistake. The format has become a multibillion-dollar global industry, and America's window to compete is shrinking. (Source: Bloomberg)
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