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Older contracts, such as those from 2008 or prior to the streaming boom, generally didn't envision the digital age, leaving many artists undercompensated today. Shows like NCIS have persisted for years, yet their original contracts didn't account for streaming royalties, which now constitute a significant part of viewership.
Furthermore, studios are increasingly strategic. Many recent movies and shows result in financial losses, leading some to suggest that releasing content might become an optional expense—possibly replaced by licensing or even a pay-to-avoid-distribution model, akin to a vault that limits access unless paid.