Described as both a “revolution” and a “travesty”, the release of blockbuster dystopian movie Snowpiercer marks a tipping point in the industry’s shift from analog to digital. The film was launched in select cinemas before becoming available on video on demand just three weeks later. Could this mark the future of film distribution?

Piracy is still a major problem for the entertainment industries, but media producers are inventing new ways to share their creations. Breaking Hollywood tradition, A Field in England will launch in cinemas, on TV, online and on DVD simultaneously.

We've never been so interested in TV shows - but we aren't watching TV. Instead, we're turning to online video - whether it's Netflix or YouTube. But new technology isn't solely responsible – a wider shift in lifestyles is creating a natural path towards hyper-diversification.

Netflix's foray into original programming didn't just reinforce a trend of 'binge watching' by making entire TV seasons available all at once – it's also triggered viewers to come up with ways of rethinking and editing its content.