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Despite the rise of new media, Hollywood and the major labels still hold significant power, though they have adapted. Disney+, HBO Max (Max), and Amazon Prime Video now compete directly with Netflix. This "Streaming Wars" era has led to a golden age of quantity. In 2023 alone, over 500 original scripted series were released. However, this abundance creates "choice paralysis"—users spend more time scrolling than watching.

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