: Patient development cycles, massive production budgets, and an emphasis on mature, complex themes. Shondaland
The 1948 United States v. Paramount ruling forced studios to divest their theater chains, ending vertical integration. Simultaneously, television eroded cinema attendance. Studios pivoted to "fewer, bigger, better" blockbusters, exemplified by Jaws (1975) and Star Wars (1977). This era saw the rise of the independent producer and the talent agency as power brokers.
: An independent production giant responsible for some of the most celebrated dramas in broadcast history. The Future of Global Entertainment Production
