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The Future. Just this past week, multi-hyphenate talent Issa Rae helped start two new programs designed to find, finance, and support diverse creators in both Hollywood and the digital creator economy. As Hollywood struggles to train a new generation of film and TV talent behind the camera, the majority of working young creators in 10 […]
The Future. These days, stand-up comedians are laughing all the way to the bank, with the industry tripling in value over the last decade and commanding the audiences of even hit bands. Netflix is to thank for the boom, with social media and podcasts expanding the market even further… which could finally make comedy a […]
The Future. The beer empire behind Bud Light and Stella Artois has dreams of the big screen and has brought in a new partner to help double down on those dreams. Considering how many brands are now looking to film and TV as a way to eventize their marketing, AB InBev may have the money […]
The Future. After dipping its toes in stunt listings like the one-off Barbie Dreamhouse, Airbnb is making these entertainment destinations a permanent part of its business with a new offering called “Icons.” Although it isn’t a moneymaking venture (at least for now), the listings are part of CEO Brian Chesky’s plan to turn Airbnb into […]
The Future. After developing bars and lounges like Delilah and Bootsy Bellows into premium haunts on the LA nightlife scene, The h.wood Group is hoping to develop some premium entertainment with its newly created h.wood Media. Considering how brands are now investing in film and television, h.wood Media could become a go-to connector for both […]
The Future. The rights to show NBA games after the 2024-2025 season is entering the playoff season, with Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBCUniversal, Amazon, and YouTube all duking it out. Ironically, these companies are set to bid on fewer games (as the league spreads them across more platforms)… but the price for the rights may […]
The Future. Disney parks like Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Shanghai Disney Resort are doing great business, so the company wants more of a good thing, injecting a massive $60 billion investment into the parks and experiences division. If the division continues to beat expectations, its chief, Josh D’Amaro, may be the one to succeed […]
The Future. Legendary Entertainment has evolved from a co-financier of blockbuster films to a full-fledged production studio that’s ruling Hollywood this year. Armed with plenty of cash and support from a huge private equity firm, expect Legendary to make a key acquisition in 2024 that could turn it into the next major studio like Warner […]
The Future. Netflix’s decision to stop reporting subscriber numbers on a normal basis shows that the company has reached the scale that it no longer needs to worry about competitors and that a slowdown could send its stock barreling down as it did in April 2022. With Netflix having won the streaming wars when it […]
The Future. Sony Pictures Entertainment is considering joining Apollo Global Management’s bid to acquire Paramount Pictures. The move would consolidate two of the major Hollywood studios (similar to when Disney acquired 20th Century Fox in 2019) and put Sony in the streaming business with Paramount+. If a potential deal is accepted, it may be DOA […]