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The Future. C-suite execs at Universal, Paramount, and Disney are all signaling that they’re actively focused on making movies that can attract the widest audience and prioritize entertainment. To see if the strategy leads to a meaningful increase in theatrical ticket sales, the studios may make more mid-budget films over the next few years to […]
The Future. Adele didn’t want to tour, so Germany is erecting a massive temporary arena for her to perform a ten-day concert series that’s already gearing up to be a huge hit. Its success could inspire other major artists to make personalized venues a part of their tour to provide something totally unique for fans […]
The Future. As young people wrestle with a loneliness epidemic, tech entrepreneur Avi Schiffmann believes that carrying an AI around with us could provide some much-needed companionship — specifically, a device called “Friend.” If enough people give the device a try, it could spark an industry of AI-companion devices that market themselves by what kind […]
The Future. Doodles seems to be one of the few NFT projects to really expand beyond that label, with the creation of a branded music label. Considering its Web3 roots, Doodles Records may experiment with releasing music through limited-edition drops that give singles a streetwear vibe. A&R avatarsDoodles is launching Doodles Records in partnership with […]
The Future. For recent college grads, landing a job has become increasingly harder. But cities in the southern US are putting up some much-needed “hiring” signs. If the recruiting continues, the influx of young people may turn the South into a new cultural hub. Hot generationA study by payroll provider ADP found that big cities […]
The Future. Former Netflix film chief Scott Stuber has inked a deal with Amazon/MGM to relaunch the storied United Artists (UA) label, giving the producer a role that straddles the line between streaming and theatrical. If UA is bringing back its old business model of providing filmmakers and actors more of a stake in the […]
The Future. OpenAI has come out swinging with the “prototype” of a search tool called SearchGPT, which is already being tested with 10,000 users. Its rollout could push the search business fully into the AI era as Google ramps up its own efforts. And considering OpenAI’s major cash burn, building an ad business around SearchGPT […]
The Future. NASA has successfully streamed 4K video footage from the Earth to astronauts in the International Space Station. It’s a game changer for galactic communication and the ability to send data back and forth during missions. Don’t be surprised if NASA makes the next lunar mission a ticketed IMAX event. Live-beamingNASA is taking some […]
The Future. Talking people out of buying new products may be the hottest new trend. De-influencing videos, which took off roughly 16 months ago after a makeup influencer was caught faking the effect of a product, have racked up hundreds of millions of views and are now having a real economic impact. If the trend […]
The Future. Former Paramount Pictures President Adam Goodman and renowned filmmaker Michael Bay plan to bring the Gen Alpha meme “Skibidi Toilet” to Hollywood in the form of a premium TV show or movie. Considering the outsized success of Gen Z’s favorite IP, Five Nights at Freddy’s, expect any potential big-screen adaptation of “Skibidi Toilet” […]