studios
Coverage of studios in the Nexus archive.
- Pump in the Butter and Add Salt. Just Don’t Toss Out the Popcorn Tub.
Popcorn buckets designed for major movies can sell for up to $70. Studios and theater chains find them highly profitable due to their popularity, despite the reasons for their success being somewhat unclear.
- Hollywood's open secret: It's battling AI — but already recruiting to use it
Hollywood is publicly opposing AI but secretly hiring for AI-related roles, as indicated by job postings revealing studios' quiet adoption of AI technology.
- Hollywood's AI war cools off
Three years after strikes highlighted AI as a central issue in Hollywood's labor disputes, studios and creatives are transitioning from resistance to cautious adoption of AI technologies. The shift reflects a move from opposition to a more measured integration of artificial intelligence in the industry.
- Everyone is a media brand now
Companies are reshaping media by building studios, buying platforms, and transforming marketing into entertainment while converting journalism into in-house content.
- Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers
Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services. The deal covers terms between directors and media production companies.
- Actors’ union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers
Television and movie actors have ratified a four-year contract with studios and streaming services. The actors’ union approved the agreement, marking a resolution to negotiations.
- Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 games in the works
Poncle, the developer of Vampire Survivors, is expanding by opening additional studios and has over 15 games in development. The company is scaling its operations and creative output following the success of its popular roguelike game.