Tag: hollywood

Hollywood's leadership remains dominated by aging executives like Tom Rothman and Bob Iger, sparking frustration among younger professionals who see limited opportunities for advancement. Economic pressures, layoffs, and a lack of clear career paths are driving many mid-level executives to…

The LA Times reports that AI companies like OpenAI have pitched Hollywood studios on the potential of AI tools to streamline the production of films and TV shows, but major partnerships have yet to materialize. Despite a high-profile deal between…

The homie Evan Shapiro discusses the media landscape with The Hollywood Reporter, critiquing Hollywood's rush into streaming without analyzing DTC implications. He emphasized that while "content is still king, data is the bloodline," urging collaboration and data prioritization among media…

Lionsgate has partnered with AI firm Runway, becoming the first major Hollywood studio to use AI in production. The deal will utilize AI for pre-production tasks like storyboarding, offering potential cost savings but sparking concerns over job displacement. With over…

Lionsgate has partnered with AI research firm Runway to develop a custom generative AI model tailored to Lionsgate's content. This marks the first collaboration between Runway and a major Hollywood studio, with the AI aimed at supporting filmmakers in preproduction…

Edgar Bronfman Jr. withdrew his $6 billion bid for Paramount, clearing the way for Skydance Media to complete an $8 billion merger deal with the media company. Bronfman’s bid faced significant financial scrutiny and tight deadlines, which ultimately led to…

Gen Z's increasing loneliness, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and digital communication, is influencing their media preferences. UCLA's 2023 "Teens & Screens" study found that 52% of respondents aged 10 to 24 prefer content focused on friendships rather than romantic…

A raging debate in Washington has put a damper on Hollywood's urge to merge as regulatory leaders implement a radical overhaul of antitrust policies.