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Pix programs an AI entertainment curator
The Future. Startup Likewise, founded by former Microsoft communications chief Larry Cohen and backed by Bill Gates, is launching an entertainment recommendation chatbot called “Pix.” Even though streaming services are beginning to test their own AI-powered curation systems, having an easy-to-use virtual assistant that can send knowledgeable recs across streamers and surface relevant information on […]
Spotify opens a premium library
The Future. After taking the podcast industry by storm, Spotify is pushing in the chips on its nascent audiobooks business, including a free set amount of listening time to current premium subscriptions. While the novel approach to giving users access to audiobooks may send users rushing to the proverbial digital bookshelves (and send Spotify’s stock […]
Mean Girls takes on TikTok
The Future. Paramount pulled out the think-outside-the-box playbook for marketing its remake of Mean Girls, putting the movie up on TikTok in celebration of Mean Girls Day (a national holiday as far as TFP is concerned). With the remake slated for release on January 12th, Paramount may be testing whether re-introducing audiences to older IP […]
Beyoncé turns the Renaissance Tour into a blockbuster
The Future. On the heels of Taylor Swift bringing The Eras Tour to cinemas, Beyoncé is also turning her Renaissance Tour into a moviegoing experience. AMC Entertainment shares jumped after the superstar announced her concert film, which bodes well for theaters struggling to fill calendars after dual strikes interrupted Hollywood this year. Regardless of which […]
SAG-AFTRA sits back down with producers
The Future. Yesterday, SAG-AFTRA finally resumed negotiations with the AMPTP, breaking a months-long silence. Given the WGA’s recent agreement, there’s hope for a deal… but if the AMPTP doesn’t budge on some of SAG’s key requests, the silver screen may be dark for a long time. In the spotlightDuring the meeting, some of Hollywood’s biggest […]
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Tubi tries AI curation
The Future. Tubi is the first streaming platform to get its own AI-powered recommendation tool, which could significantly cut down on how long it takes for users to find something to watch. If Tubi users respond positively, expect every streamer to have a similar tool before the year is through. ChatGPT presents…Tubi’s Rabbit AI wants […]