Industry
Inside the entertainment industry — from Hollywood shifts and creator culture to streaming, animation, film, television, and the future of storytelling.
The Future of the Entertainment Industry Is Smaller, Not Bigger
For most of my life, the future of the entertainment industry has been framed around one core idea: scale. Bigger audiences, bigger budgets, bigger openings, and bigger platforms were treated as the ultimate markers of success. If something didn’t scale […]
MeTV Toons Brings Animation Legends to Comic-Con — And I’m Honestly Pumped
Why MeTV Toons Comic-Con Has Me Genuinely Excited MeTV Toons Comic-Con is one of those announcements that immediately grabbed my attention. Not because it feels like a marketing stunt, but because it feels like respect—for animation, for its history, and […]
Mickey Mouse Public Domain Explained: What It Means and What Happens Next
In January 2024, one of the most recognizable characters in modern history crossed a legal milestone that few fictional icons ever reach. Mickey Mouse entered the public domain, immediately sparking speculation, confusion, and numerous sensational headlines.Some imagined a flood of […]
What Happened to Pilot Season? How Television Used to Manage Risk
For a long time, pilot season television defined how TV shows were developed, tested, and approved. The industry followed a predictable rhythm, with networks using pilots to balance creativity, business, and risk. At the center of that system was pilot […]