Historically, the "studio system" referred to the Golden Age of Hollywood (1920s–1960s), where a handful of companies controlled every aspect of filmmaking: production, distribution, and exhibition (vertical integration).
Today, the definition has expanded. A modern "entertainment studio" is no longer just a physical lot where films are made; it is a content engine for a global media conglomerate. The current era is defined by the "Streaming Wars," where studios compete for subscriber attention rather than just box office revenue. Historically, the "studio system" referred to the Golden
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