D2C entertainment is packed with uncertain growth

Posted: By Andy Marken 07.29.22

Despite the often-dire predictions, the potential market for streaming services has barely been unlocked. The key is to get creative and reach out to those who have not yet embraced the anytime, anywhere, any screen model.

Testing Google Stadia unscientifically on a spotty 5G mobile connection

Posted: By Ted Pollak 07.27.22

Despite a little stutter and pixelation, the gameplay experience was enjoyable. And, the entire “platform” is portable, making it a good substitute but not a primary platform due to hotspot data costs.

The great ad debate

Posted: By Andy Marken 07.20.22

More than 129 million folks regularly accessed ad-supported content on demand on a regular basis, according to Insider Intelligence.

Great films flooding all screens

Posted: By Andy Marken 07.11.22

Life has returned to normal—the old normal and the new normal. The old normal? Just ask the Academy about their theatrical requirements. Want a shot at a statue? Show your film in a theater… lots of them! The Academy better plan on giving out two special Oscars to people who forced folks back into the theater.

Theaters, tentpoles aren’t necessarily sure things Change needs to happen—now

Posted: By Andy Marken 07.06.22

OK, so we’re halfway through the year and movie house ticket sales have continued to rise, but no analyst we’ve heard from thinks the box-office numbers will surpass—or even get close to—2019’s $11.4 billion.