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We cannot discuss the future of entertainment content and popular media without addressing two disruptive technologies: The Metaverse and Generative AI.
To understand the current landscape of entertainment content and popular media, we must abandon the old model of "siloed" experiences. Twenty years ago, movies were in theaters, music was on the radio, and news was in the newspaper. Today, those walls have collapsed. : Consumption of music and television is linked
Modern entertainment doesn't stop when the credits roll. We are living in the age of the and Transmedia Storytelling . A popular media franchise today often spans across: Feature Films Limited Series Video Games Podcasts and AR Experiences
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