Can Superhero Films Still Fly? Marvel and DC Face a Reckoning
The fate of the superhero genre hangs on the box office performance of Marvel’s Thunderbolts and Fantastic Four and DC’s new Superman.
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The Role of Human Creators in an A.I. Ecosystem
Linda Bloss-Baum, director of the Business and Entertainment Program at American University, has spent years teaching students how to defend the human imagination from digital encroachment. But as generative A.I. tools move from curiosity to industry disruptor, her curriculum—and the culture at large—are facing an existential rewrite.
Hollywood Keeps Betting on Books, Games and Manga—Why Familiar Stories Always Win
Studios chase familiar stories to mitigate risk, with books, games and true events powering streaming success and audience loyalty.
