“I think YouTube has done a great job in becoming a mainstream player. I thought the channel strategy was excellent. Even if the channels themselves might not do as well, it’s not about that, it’s really about instigating, stimulating, catalyzing an industry.” —
Ynon Kreiz, Maker Studios
The new executive chairman shares his thoughts on the future of Digital Hollywood.
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Just How Healthy Is Independent Film Distribution?
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Solving Storytelling Problems at Tribeca Hacks
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“My brain has trouble with the logic of saying I’m taking money away from another Kickstarter project if I’m bringing people that didn’t even know about Kickstarter to begin with. A lot of [backers] are finding out about this awesome concept for the very first time and I’m introducing them to the paradigm and I think there’s something to be said for that.” —
Zach Braff
The actor/filmmaker addressed the recent backlash against his Kickstarter campaign to The Hollywood Reporter.
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It’s not just Tumblr — most social networks don’t understand original content
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Do We Need Another Subscription Streaming Service?
“One thing about big studios you have to realize is they’re not working for us, they’re working for the global marketplace, and this has had a big effect on storytelling and on content.” —
David Denby
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