Markiplier Made $50 Million at the Box Office. YouTube Wouldn’t Let Him Sell It on His Own Channel

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Markiplier Can't Sell 'Iron Lung' on YouTube: In Development

One creator forced open a door that wasn't supposed to exist. Now the question is whether anyone else can walk through it.

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Why Film Financing Now Depends on IP Ecosystems, Not Just Movies

Investors aren’t just backing films — they’re evaluating whether a project can build audience and long-term value, a shift seen in companies like A24.

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Why Brands Will Not Finance Indie Films

Brands are moving into storytelling, but not to finance films. They’re building IP and that changes how projects are funded and owned.

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