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Kim Masters: Why Did Bob Iger’s Disney Announcement Feel So Rushed?
The Hollywood Reporter reports: "Days after Bob Iger’s Feb. 25 resignation as CEO of Disney, the surprise move is still stuck in Hollywood’s craw...
Games firms “have to be ready” to support employees with mental...
Gamesindustry.biz reports: "One in four people experience mental health issues every year. That's according to Mental Health First Aid England, whose research also shows...
Six ways video game composers are missing out on money
Gamesindustry.biz reports: "Video game music is more accessible than ever before, but a lack of business knowledge among composers means money is being left...
Epic questions SuperData on Fortnite figures
gamesindustry.biz reports: "Epic Games is disputing some of the numbers being publicized regarding its free-to-play battle royale shooter Fortnite. The company reached out to...
Coronavirus Spread Benefits Netflix, Other ‘Stay-at-Home’ Companies, Analysts Say
Variety reports: "Amid fears over a global economic slowdown from the widening coronavirus outbreak, companies like Netflix that provide in-home services are best positioned...
A Good Time To Be A Songwriter As Universal Music Publishing...
Hypebot reports: "While some legacy songwriters are nostalgic for royalty systems from days gone by, the reality is that such systems were sluggish and...
Xbox boss calls for greater transparency on key issues
gamesindustry.biz reports: "Xbox boss Phil Spencer believes the industry needs to be more transparent about its problems, if it is to properly address the...
Could Your Favorite Song Become A Movie Or Podcast?
Hypebot reports: "In a media environment where remakes, reboots, and other derivative content seem to dominate, the inspiration for films and series has become...
Newzoo: Global esports will top $1 billion in 2020, with China...
VentureBeat reports: "Global esports revenues will surpass $1 billion in 2020 for the first time — without counting broadcasting platform revenues, according to market...
Warning Signs For Radio As Country Music Embraces Streaming
Hypebot reports: "Streaming of Country music was up 36% in the US last year according to new data from MRC Data/Nielsen Music. 54% of...