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Private equity giant TPG has acquired top-shelf management firm Grandview, with plans of combining it with Untitled Entertainment to form a new representation giant. The Big Picture: Now that the Hollywood agencies have been consolidated or sold off (TPG sold CAA to Kering owner Francois-Henri Pinault last year), private equity is turning its attention to the largely […]
Incumbent Virginia Representative Don Beyer turned down a chance to debate challengers Bentley Hensel and David Kennedy… so Hensel created a chatbot of Beyer to take his place. The Big Argument: AI is starting to infuse into every aspect of American life. But the fact that a Congressional debate was allowed to move forward with […]
Hallmark Media, the studio behind dozens of romantic and holiday films a year, is ramping up its output and experimenting with new forms of entertainment as demand for the brand reaches a fever pitch. The Big Picture: While Hallmark can be the butt of a lot of jokes in media and entertainment circles, the brand’s […]
Livestreaming platform Noice is giving creators who share content a share in the company. Why It Hits: New social apps are a dime-a-dozen, so finding unique ways to get potential users invested in a platform may be giving them the opportunity to literally invest in their growth — a microcosm of the growing trend of having creators […]
Blumhouse and Meta announced a partnership to test the tech giant’s AI video generation tool, Movie Gen, kicking it off with the release of three short films that were made using it. The Big Picture: Every major AI player is trying to break into Hollywood with a video-creating tool, so whoever gets the biggest buy-in may soon […]
DC Comics, one of the two biggest comics giants in the world, is getting upgraded for the TikTok Generation — vertically-designed, scrollable issues via a new distribution deal with GlobalComix and a new DC app. The Big (Vertical) Picture: The TikTok-ification of everything — from Amazon shopping to Snapchat’s redesign to now reading DC comics — further illustrates […]
Tulsa, Oklahoma’s “Tulsa Remote” program that offered remote workers $10,000 to move to the city for at least a year has turned out to be a big success for workers, the city, and the remote work movement. The Big Move: Mid-tier, non-coastal metros were losing valuable knowledge workers in droves prior to COVID. But the ability to work […]
Consumer product brands are experimenting with absurd humor to stand out from the crowd and craft marketing campaigns that leave a lasting (or, at least, bewildered) impression. So far, it seems to be working. The Big Picture: Crafting marketing that doesn’t offend consumers has become a tightrope, especially after a decade of message-driven, serious campaigns. By leaning into […]
Snowboarding legend Shaun White is launching the Snow League to bring organization, sponsorship, and a sustainable living to the sport and its talent. Why It Hits: With non-traditional leagues like F1 racing and pickleball attracting thousands of new fans and rich investment, a push to give snowboarding its due could mint the first cold-weather cultural juggernaut. Between The […]
Artists are ensuring that they stay in the conversation all year long by releasing remixed and expanded albums that increase their lifecycles. Why It Hits: The ease and immediacy of streaming is turning album rollouts into strategic plays, allowing artists to time releases in an effort to juice tour sales and game the Billboard charts. Behind The Cover: Charli XCX is […]