In the pandemic, movie release dates are being pushed, and Hollywood agents are encouraging studios and clients to sell films to streamers. “Agencies are pushing to sell to streamers because they can immediately get cash and their commissions rather than wait for it,” one studio insider said. “The agencies are in such a crappy position that they are trying to push us to sell product — you are getting a premium if you are getting paid upfront.”
Source: Hollywood Agents Are Pushing to Sell Films to Streamers