Stephen Black

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The classic product drop — showing up early to a store, waiting in line, paying, and leaving — is getting a little tired. So, brands are leaning into Gen Z and Gen Alpha’s love of gaming culture, puzzles, and experiences to make purchasing a limited release more memorable, while also helping build community around the customers who pass the gauntle... See more

Netflix is really giving Stranger Things and The First Shadow the full 360 experience in the run-up to the show’s finale. For example, the company is selling exclusive merch that’s only available at First Shadow performances — including one special “artifact” that’s deliberately held back until intermission (or after the show) to avoid spoiling a m... See more

Takanawa Gateway City, a ¥600 billion ($3.3 billion) complex spanning 845,000 square meters, is a long-planned redevelopment project from East Japan Railway (JR East) that integrates residential, commercial and cultural facilities.

"Takanawa Gateway City is the testing ground for the makings of a fulfilled life 100 years into the future," said Tomoy... See more

When anyone can execute at 90% perfection with the right prompts, the limiting factor becomes the quality of your ideas. The creative direction. The strategic insight. The unique perspective.

At the center are producers . Producers identify internal and external talent regarding all the elements of the cultural output that has to be made — collaborations, capsules, .

A survey by the Global Cinema Foundation found that while many people would love to go to the movies, they feel underserved of the films they actually want to watch more of... so they choose streaming or other forms of entertainment instead.

The Big Picture: Recent data shows that while most sectors of mass entertainment have recovered, filmgoing is... See more