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The issues with Hollywood’s past adaptations of video games are myriad, but the biggest problem that has plagued such titles since the days of “Super Mario Bros.” is that the source material hasn’t offered narratives strong enough to survive the loss of interactivity, according to Polygon editor-in-chief Chris Plante. Source: How the Future of Entertainment Read More …
Movie studios are increasingly experimenting with shorter release windows or even simultaneous theatrical and digital premieres. This is good news for consumers, who have more choice. This drastic decision is also changing the piracy landscape, which worries some stakeholders. However, we caution everyone from jumping to conclusions. Source: Simultaneous Releases Make Movie Piracy More (& Read More …
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The studio lot industry is riding high on private equity money as investors bet that the busy facilities boosted by streaming projects will offer better returns than office towers: “It’s almost a guarantee the building will be filled.” Source: Wall Street’s Red Hot Real Estate Play: Film and TV Soundstages
Well-managed and leveraged IP can provide a company with a strategic advantage over the competition — not only in terms of customer acquisition, but also with investors and potential employees. Yet these valuable assets present a unique set of challenges for organizations wanting to capture the full value of their IP as it scales and Read More …