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Amazon is set to debut a competition show that allows players to pitch their products to company execs and celebrity judges for a chance at startup stardom — top billing on the e-commerce giant’s site. Why It Hits: Instagram, TikTok, Amazon… finding a seamless way to mix commerce and entertainment has become the Holy Grail of the tech […]
Lionsgate has struck a deal with AI firm Runway to develop a generative AI tool that’s specifically built on the studio’s vast film and TV library of 20,000 titles. The Big Picture: Despite every Hollywood studio flirting with the idea, Lionsgate is the first to publicly partner with an AI company — a move that could conjure some very […]
YouTube is rolling out a major redesign of its app over the next six months that caters to the way people are increasingly watching content on the platform now — on their smart TVs. Why It Hits: As user-generated content becomes more cinematic and mainstream, YouTube’s glow-up feels like a blurring of the line between the “premium” movies […]
High-end, branded apparel and accessories from luxury hotels became one of the hottest new trends in fashion over the summer. The Big Picture: The popularity of hotel merch demonstrates that consumers continue to value experiences over products. The swag acts as exclusive vacation souvenirs — mementos of an experience not everyone gets to have. Behind the Curtain: Sarah […]
Snap is overhauling its app to make it simpler, bringing the most-used features to the forefront, spotlighting content from well-known brands and investing in AI. Why It Tracks: Every social media app wants a piece of TikTok’s success, and Snap is hoping that a focus on a unified, short-form video experience will increase user engagement and […]
Spotify is making a pitch to YouTube creators to bring their video content to the audio streamer in an effort to rebrand the platform as a streamer for both the eyes and the ears. Why It Hits: Spotify has been dipping its toes in the video world with its podcast hosts over the past year, but the push […]
Risky takes on well-known IP or existing franchises have been a success story for Hollywood this year, which offers an exciting path for bold filmmakers to play in a big-budget sandbox. The Big Picture: As the American film and TV industry contracts after years of unbridled spending in streaming, studios have focused their development dollars on […]
Netflix is in talks with BuzzFeed’s First We Feast to stream exclusive live episodes of the hit YouTube talk show Hot Ones, which would give the streamer a major asset for its live programming ambitions. Why It Hits: Netflix has been dipping its toes into live programming for the past couple of years, recently stepping up with deals […]
The South Korean government plans to build a new development dedicated to all things entertainment — including film and TV production, K-pop incubation, and gaming — in order to create a cultural hub and jumpstart tourism. The Big Picture: Korean content has exploded in popularity all around the world. By building its own version of Hollywood, South Korea […]
A healthcare and research group out of Memphis, Tennessee is the first in the US to roll out hologram technology at 11 of its clinics to connect cancer doctors with rural patients, so that they don’t have to make the trip to urban medical centers. The Big Picture: Amid a major doctor shortage in the US, tech that can […]