My name is Muhammad Ahmed, a sophomore hailing from Pakistan, privileged to be a fellow of the Digital Scholarship Summer Research Fellowship (DSSRF) 2023. I am proud to present my Digital Humanities Project, designed and executed as part of my DSSRF 2023 journey.

This project delves into the transformative effect of streaming services on cinema, its audience, and the broader entertainment industry. It provides an in-depth examination of the metamorphosis that entertainment media has undergone over the years. Furthermore, it also highlights the challenges currently faced by the industry and speculates on its future trajectory.

The core focus is on assessing the impact of streaming platforms, a pivotal development in the entertainment landscape, and its reverberating effects on traditional cinematic experiences. My exploration aims to not only uncover the implications for the industry at large but also for its global audience.

Information Inventory:

• Setting the Scene: The Transformative Wave of Streaming Services
• The Dawn and Rise of Streaming Services
• Star-studded Streaming: A New Era in Entertainment
• Obstacles in the New Film Landscape
• Writer’s Strike: A Stand for Fair Residuals in the Streaming Era
• Harmonizing the Reel and Digital: The Future of Cinema in the Age of OTT Platforms and Traditional Halls
• Reflections and Projections