# Hollywood Film Released Online Two Weeks After Theatrical Release By Geoff Thiessen | Published 2006-12-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-film-released-online-two-weeks-after-theatrical-release References: [washingtonpost](http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/30/AR2006113000237.html) Just two weeks after being released to theatres Morgan Freeman's new film will be available to [watch online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/together-watch). Freeman will use clickstar.com to release the film online to complement a [limited theatrical release](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whats-after-the-movie). Reports the Washington Post: "[Freeman's] production company, Revelations Entertainment, joined forces with computer processor giant Intel to sell the movie online. ... In both an effort to pull in a large audience and protect the film from piracy, Freeman and his partners hope to usher in a [new era for filmmakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filmmakers-mart) and audiences." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Online Film Releases:** More Hollywood filmmakers are turning to online film releases to supplement theatrical releases, indicating a growing opportunity for online video platforms and movie streaming services. - **Partnerships with Tech Companies:** The growing trend of partnerships between production companies and tech companies in the film industry presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in film distribution. - **Combating Piracy:** With the growing availability of online film releases comes the challenge of combating piracy, thus creating a potential demand for innovation in digital rights management. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film Production:** The rise of innovative film distribution strategies presents an opportunity for production companies to explore new partnerships and opportunities to reach audiences. - **Movie Theaters:** The growing trend of online film releases presents an opportunity for theaters to explore new business models that can complement traditional in-person movie screenings. - **Online Video Platforms:** The increasing number of online film releases creates opportunities for online video platforms to expand their offerings, explore new revenue streams and attract new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Access-Promoting Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-now-feature.md) - [Cinema Snack Ordering Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preorder-concessions.md) - [Celebratory Cinema Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-cinema-day.md) - [International D2C Content Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flixsnip.md) - [Cinematic Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whats-after-the-movie.md) - [Real-Time Movie Screening Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinefind.md) - [Comedic Streaming Service Livestreams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neflix-livestream.md) - [Film Chronicle Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moviepass-moviecrash.md) - [Relaunched Streaming Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moviepass-1.md)