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Streaming Changes

Streaming services have completely (0) CHANGED the way many people experience entertainment. In the past, viewers had to wait for programmes to be shown at a fixed time, but now they can watch what they want, when they want. This convenience has had a major (1) .......... on both audiences and traditional media companies. For viewers, one clear advantage is the huge (2) .......... of films, series and documentaries available at the touch of a button. People can also discover foreign-language productions that might never have (3) .......... on local television. As a result, tastes have become more international. However, the rise of streaming has not come without challenges. Traditional broadcasters have had to (4) .......... with changing habits, while cinemas have faced stronger (5) .......... from home entertainment. At the same time, many users complain that keeping several subscriptions is too (6) .......... in the long run. Even so, streaming platforms are likely to remain popular because they respond quickly to consumer demand and invest (7) .......... original content. Whether this trend will continue at the same speed depends (8) .......... how audiences choose to spend their time and money in the future.