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Netflix Wins Warner Bros. Bid
According to Bloomberg, Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business in an all-cash deal valued at $27.75 per share, pending shareholder approval.
This isn’t just another merger. It’s a major shift in who controls what gets made, where it gets released, and who gets paid.
Grant Gravitt Jr.
Jan 11 min read


Are Vertical Videos the Next Big Thing?
Short-form video has transformed from internet novelty to cultural cornerstone. What started as 15-second clips now looks more like a new form of television, one driven by creators, structured in episodes and optimized for phones, not prime time.
Grant Gravitt Jr.
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Can AI Write Your Next Movie? The Revolution Begins
Ever wanted to write a movie but didn’t have enough time? Or create a show tailored
specifically to your tastes—maybe even insert yourself into a scene and deliver your
own dialogue? If so, Showrunner from Fable Studio might be your entry point into the
future of entertainment. Fable Studio’s goal is to be “the Netflix of AI.”
Grant Gravitt Jr.
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Can Advertising Survive the AI Apocalypse?
So begins the onset of the insane chaos and disruption that AI is beginning to unleash on the world. The major ad agencies and buying firms have started to slash thousands of jobs, all in the name of automation and savings. This is already being felt worldwide in the industry. The shedding of dedicated workforce is never pleasant to watch, but as with all change in any industry, it is inevitable. Kind of like Darwinism.
Grant Gravitt Jr.
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Content is King: 5 Takeaways from NATPE/RealScreen
Major players in the entertainment world converged on Miami recently for the National Association of Television Programming Executives...
Grant Gravitt Jr.
Jul 7, 20252 min read


MAJOR MEDIA TRENDS: Big Brand Streaming Wars 2025
As a content provider, it’s always important to know the lay of the land in the industry. Figuring out what the trends and tendencies of...
Grant Gravitt Jr.
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Hollywood Studio Crisis Is an Industry Wide Wake Up Call
Every major news and media outlet has recently told this story. Last year was the worst for on-location filming in Los Angeles since...
Grant Gravitt Jr.
Jul 7, 20252 min read

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