Airbnb for Movie Theaters: Has Crowdsourced Distribution Found Its Killer App? – Laredo Morning Times

Anime fans are showing up to theaters in droves, paying admission to watch a web series they can see online for free. But why?For one, the popular futuristic fantasy series “RWBY” happens to inspire cosplay among enthusiastic viewers — and it’s just no fun to do that at home all by yourself.Enter Tugg, an international distribution platform that lets people, content owners, and brands choose the films that play in their local theaters, schools and community venues.

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