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- May 2016 (Revised April 2019)
- Case
Legendary Entertainment: Moneyball for Motion Pictures
By: John A. Deighton and Leora Kornfeld
Legendary, the Hollywood studio responsible for such hits as Jurassic World and The Dark Knight, decides to take the marketing of its films in-house, and to market them fan-by-fan. Owner Thomas Tull acquires the big-data-in-sports firm started by Matt Marolda and... View Details
Keywords: "Marketing Analytics"; Marketing Strategy; Decision Making; Motion Pictures and Video Industry; Motion Pictures and Video Industry
Deighton, John A., and Leora Kornfeld. "Legendary Entertainment: Moneyball for Motion Pictures." Harvard Business School Case 516-117, May 2016. (Revised April 2019.)
- January 2006
- Case
Negotiating for the Motion Picture Association of America and the Motion Picture Association: Jack Valenti (A)
By: James K. Sebenius, Ellen Knebel and Erin Egan
Summarizes the background and career highlights of Jack Valenti, longtime head of the Motion Picture Association of America and the Motion Picture Association. Sets up three difficult negotiation challenges facing Valenti over a rating system for movies, the financial... View Details
Keywords: Decision Making; Film Entertainment; Television Entertainment; Negotiation; Problems and Challenges; United States
Sebenius, James K., Ellen Knebel, and Erin Egan. "Negotiating for the Motion Picture Association of America and the Motion Picture Association: Jack Valenti (A)." Harvard Business School Case 906-025, January 2006.
- November 2002
- Background Note
Strategy and Sources of Motion Picture Finance, The
By: Mihir A. Desai, Gabriel J. Loeb and Mark Veblen
This case considers the alternative financing mechanisms for film financing, the evolution of film finance in the United States, and the nature of tax-motivated film financing in the United States and around the world. It develops the strategy driving motion picture... View Details
Keywords: Film Entertainment; Financial Instruments; Financial Strategy; Financing and Loans; Globalized Markets and Industries; Taxation; Motivation and Incentives; Competitive Strategy; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; United States
Desai, Mihir A., Gabriel J. Loeb, and Mark Veblen. "Strategy and Sources of Motion Picture Finance, The." Harvard Business School Background Note 203-007, November 2002.
- January 2006
- Supplement
Negotiating for the Motion Picture Association of America and the Motion Picture Association: Jack Valenti (B)
By: James K. Sebenius, Ellen Knebel and Erin Egan
Sebenius, James K., Ellen Knebel, and Erin Egan. "Negotiating for the Motion Picture Association of America and the Motion Picture Association: Jack Valenti (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 906-032, January 2006.
- Oct 2004
- Conference Presentation
The Effectiveness of Pre-Release Advertising for Motion Pictures
By: Anita Elberse
- June 2006
- Supplement
Jack Valenti Negotiating for the Motion Picture Association
By: James K. Sebenius, Michael Kull PHD and Ellen Knebel
Sebenius, James K., Michael Kull PHD, and Ellen Knebel. "Jack Valenti Negotiating for the Motion Picture Association." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 906-702, June 2006.
- Jun 2004 - 2004
- Conference Presentation
The Effectiveness of Pre-Release Advertising for Motion Pictures
By: Anita Elberse
- 05 Jul 2006
- Working Paper Summaries
Advertising and Expectations: The Effectiveness of Pre-Release Advertising for Motion Pictures
- 2005
- Working Paper
The Motion Picture Industry: Critical Issues in Practice, Current Research and New Research Directions
By: Jehoshua Eliashberg, Anita Elberse and Mark Leenders
Eliashberg, Jehoshua, Anita Elberse, and Mark Leenders. "The Motion Picture Industry: Critical Issues in Practice, Current Research and New Research Directions." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 05-059, January 2005.
- November–December 2006
- Article
The Motion Picture Industry: Critical Issues in Practice, Current Research, and New Research Directions
By: Jehoshua Eliashberg, Anita Elberse and Mark Leenders
Eliashberg, Jehoshua, Anita Elberse, and Mark Leenders. "The Motion Picture Industry: Critical Issues in Practice, Current Research, and New Research Directions." Marketing Science 25, no. 6 (November–December 2006): 638–661.
- April 1996 (Revised March 1998)
- Supplement
Starlite: Confidential Instructions for M. Gonzalez, VP of HR Motion Pictures and TV Division
By: Kathleen L. McGinn and Julia Morgan
Supplements Starlite Corp.: General Information. View Details
McGinn, Kathleen L., and Julia Morgan. "Starlite: Confidential Instructions for M. Gonzalez, VP of HR Motion Pictures and TV Division." Harvard Business School Supplement 396-355, April 1996. (Revised March 1998.)
- Article
Demand and Supply Dynamics for Sequentially Released Products in International Markets: The Case of Motion Pictures
By: Anita Elberse and Jehoshua Eliashberg
Keywords: Supply and Industry; Product; Markets; Film Entertainment; Motion Pictures and Video Industry; Motion Pictures and Video Industry
Elberse, Anita, and Jehoshua Eliashberg. "Demand and Supply Dynamics for Sequentially Released Products in International Markets: The Case of Motion Pictures." Marketing Science 22, no. 3 (Summer 2003): 329–354.
- October 2007
- Article
The Effectiveness of Pre-Release Advertising for Motion Pictures: An Empirical Investigation Using a Simulated Market
By: Anita Elberse and Bharat N. Anand
One of the most visible and publicized trends in the movie industry is the escalation in movie advertising expenditures over time. Yet, the returns to movie advertising are poorly understood. The main reason is that disentangling the causal effect of advertising on... View Details
Keywords: Advertising; Stocks; Investment Return; Price; Revenue; Quality; Mathematical Methods; Motion Pictures and Video Industry
Elberse, Anita, and Bharat N. Anand. "The Effectiveness of Pre-Release Advertising for Motion Pictures: An Empirical Investigation Using a Simulated Market." Information Economics and Policy 19, nos. 3-4 (October 2007): 319–343. (Special Issue on Economics of the Media.)
- October 2017
- Case
LeBron James: Building a Hollywood Empire
By: Anita Elberse
It is June 2016. Superstar basketball player LeBron James and his childhood friend and business partner Maverick Carter are celebrating James’ third NBA championship. The duo will soon have to decide on a strategy for their media businesses—their film and television... View Details
Keywords: Film; Motion Picutres; Superstar; Innovation; Creative Industries; Talent; General Management; Celebrities; Marketing; Entertainment; Sports; Media; Film Entertainment; Innovation Strategy; Talent and Talent Management; Strategy; Digital Strategy; Motion Pictures and Video Industry; Motion Pictures and Video Industry; Motion Pictures and Video Industry; Motion Pictures and Video Industry
Elberse, Anita. "LeBron James: Building a Hollywood Empire." Harvard Business School Case 518-042, October 2017.
- 03 Nov 2003
- Research & Ideas
Making Money Making Movies
investigates the drivers of success and failure of media and entertainment products such as motion pictures and video games. Her paper, "Demand and Supply Dynamics for Sequentially Released Products in... View Details
- October 2016 (Revised February 2020)
- Case
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
By: Anita Elberse
In June 2016, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is planning for the upcoming launch of an endeavor that is a first for a Hollywood actor with superstar status—a digital channel. The channel (named “Seven Bucks Digital Studios”) will be a new part of film and television... View Details
Keywords: Entertainment; Film; Motion Picutres; Superstar; Innovation; Creative Industries; Talent; General Management; Celebrities; Management; Information Technology; Strategy; Talent and Talent Management; Creativity; Marketing; Personal Development and Career; Film Entertainment; Innovation and Invention; Digital Strategy; Motion Pictures and Video Industry; Motion Pictures and Video Industry
Elberse, Anita. "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson." Harvard Business School Case 517-059, October 2016. (Revised February 2020.)
- November 2009 (Revised August 2011)
- Case
Warner Bros. Entertainment
By: Gary P. Pisano and Alison Berkley Wagonfeld
Examines the process used by a major motion picture studio to develop and select movie projects. Warner Bros.' strategy is to focus its efforts on a small number of major "event" films (i.e., films with the potential to generate gross box office receipts of $300... View Details
Keywords: Decision Choices and Conditions; Film Entertainment; Risk Management; Product Development; Strategic Planning; Projects; Sales; Motion Pictures and Video Industry
Pisano, Gary P., and Alison Berkley Wagonfeld. "Warner Bros. Entertainment." Harvard Business School Case 610-036, November 2009. (Revised August 2011.)
- November 1997 (Revised December 1999)
- Case
Cinemex
By: James L. Heskett
The founders of Cinemex, the largest capitalized venture start-up in Mexican history, are debating several issues concerning the operations of their new chain of motion picture theatres in Mexico City. The first concerns whether some seats should be left unsold to... View Details
Keywords: Business Startups; Service Operations; Debates; Venture Capital; Customer Satisfaction; Advertising; Investment; Theater Entertainment; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Mexico City
Heskett, James L. "Cinemex." Harvard Business School Case 898-108, November 1997. (Revised December 1999.)