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Part 2: Where Film and Television Are Rebuilding—and Where the Work Is Moving Next
This article is Part 2 of a two-part series exploring the film and television production slowdown and where the industry is rebuilding. If Part 1 explains why production slowed down, Part 2 focuses on how the film and television industry […]
Disney, OpenAI, and the Quiet Redefinition of Fan Creativity
Few announcements in recent years have stirred as much excitement—and quiet unease—as news of the Disney OpenAI partnership. For some, it signals a bold step into the future of creativity; for others, it raises deeper questions about control, authorship, and […]
Podcasts vs Late-Night Talk Shows: Why Audiences Are Shifting
A look at audience behavior, long-form media, and a shift I witnessed from inside the industry. While working on multiple late-night talk shows, I spent years reviewing audience demographics and long-term viewership trends alongside my production responsibilities. I tracked ratings, […]
Why Film and TV Production Is Shrinking—and Why Los Angeles Is Feeling It Most
I entered the entertainment industry at a time when the film and television production slowdown we’re seeing today would have been hard to imagine. Over the years, I’ve worked on network dramas like Lost and Desperate Housewives, moved through reality […]
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 […]