That should be Maingear’s new motto as we venture out after spending the last four months in COVID-19 quarantine. Their new Classic Backpack ($99) has more pockets than my old pair of tech jeans allowing us to pack up and move out.
Truthfully, the folks at Maingear aimed this product at gamers so they can pack up their gaming laptops and tons of accessories, but we also see it as a must have for offspring (hopefully) returning to school, taking your office with you and, of course, just packing up a pile of “stuff” and hitting the road.
Entertainment Options Pave the Way for New Viewing Habits
By Andy Marken
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“Made a crazy risk. You gamble and it's - about to pay off.” – Howard Ratner, “ Uncut Gems ,” Elara Pictures, 2020
Even though it takes many shapes and forms today, sex still sells.
The next sure-fire selling idea is fear.
AVOD Will Become Consumers’ Everyday Viewing Choice
By Andy Marken
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“This may come as a shock to you, but I've never been in a beauty pageant before! I don't even own a dress! I don't even own a brush!” – Gracie Hart, “Miss Congeniality ,” Castle Rock Entertainment, 2000
I couldn’t believe my ears … my wife said I was right!
She’s been okay with our switching from Pay TV to streaming.
Doesn’t miss the 20 minutes of monotonous, repeat ads we had to “pay” in order to watch a TV show or movie.
We not only saved serious money but quickly discovered we weren’t tied to the networks’ schedules.
New Paths Open Up for Indie Filmmakers, But it’s Still Tough
“Thank you for this journey, no matter how it ends.” – Queen, “ Queen & Slim,” BRON Studios, 2019
By Andy Marken
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The M&E industry won’t hit all the glowing numbers that were projected this year ($324+B), even though the streaming industry is running full steam and filmmakers in most of the world are once again busy pitching, developing, or in pre-production/post production on their projects.
Studios, investors and film folks are trying to figure out how to get the production/distribution train back on the rails with all the new guidelines and cost in China, the second largest content consumption market in the world.