The Hot Button by David Poland

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THB #178: U.S. v Hollywood

THB #178: U.S. v Hollywood

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Jun 30, 2022
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THB #178: U.S. v Hollywood
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In recent days, amidst the frustration of watching the Supreme Court of the United States openly become the most lawless, activist Supreme Court in history, I remain soaked in the realities of the film/tv/streaming industry. And it struck me how the tone of the coverage of these industries is so similar, though the reality is not.

As both America and The Industry face change, there are positives and negatives to the freedom of capitalism vs. the limitations of a governed culture, even though the ultimate goal of “having the best outcome” is the same.

Imagine if we were allowed to have an Industry President who would help lead the 8-12 major content players through the transition from “legacy” to where The Industry is headed. It would be so much more effective to clarify goals and the means to get to those goals instead of having each group trying to both strategize and execute transition.

And unlike government, the goals would not be split by personal takes on purpose. Maximixing the fut…

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