Michael Heizer's megasculpture in the Nevada desert is called City and is a mile long, half a mile wide, and the artist's masterpiece. "It had become the art-world version of ancient Atlantis, a chimera. Art-world Atlantis will shortly be accepting reservations." - The New York Times
But ads are coming back because streamers have more info about our consumption habits than the cable companies or networks ever did, so the ads are more valuable than ever. Plus, there’s no skipping ads via DVR when you’re streaming on Hulu et al. - The Bulwark
It especially seems like behavior's gotten worse in Britain, where complaints have soared and one hears and reads stories about groups chatting with each other loudly, drinking too much, and even bringing takeout food to eat ("pass me a fork") during the performance. - the i (UK)
The enthusiasm for movies adds to the list of prepandemic experiences people are embracing, such as going to concerts, gambling in casinos and traveling aboard airplanes. And studio chiefs are indicating to shareholders that they want to emphasize theatrical releases now. - Wall Street Journal
"The Broadway production of The Kite Runner announced a policy Tuesday requiring masks for audience members at Friday evening performances only. The new hybrid policy marks the first of its kind on Broadway." - The Hollywood Reporter
"Storytellers have to do more than spin a satisfying yarn; they must contend with fans who are so involved, they're practically racing them to the finish line. ... Knowing that their audience is watching so intently has become an occupational hazard when plotting mysteries and lore-driven tales." - MSN (The Atlantic)
Audiences have begun to more actively engage with what they watch. They analyze, turning ambiguity into clarity, forging connections with fellow fans. As a result, storytellers have to do more than spin a satisfying yarn; they must contend with fans who are so involved, they’re practically racing them to the finish line. - The Atlantic
Over the last five years, sales in the category are down 32% by units sold and 43% by revenue. Some authors and titles, especially romances and mysteries, have moved to trade paperbacks; a bigger issue is the rise of very cheap self-published ebooks in a highly price-sensitive category. - Publishers Weekly
A California company spent years lying about where its music came from. "'It’s the biggest debacle I’ve ever seen in the vinyl realm,' says Kevin Gray, a mastering engineer." A filmmaker who had purchased 50 albums added, "They were completely deceitful." Does it matter? - Washington Post
A study last November found that four out of five viewers aged between 18 and 25 said they use subtitles “all or part of the time” compared with only a quarter of those aged between 56 and 75. - The Guardian
Key to Conversation Radio's success is the higher level of interaction between hosts and the audience. “The hosts skilled in storytelling, the life of a party but not the center of attention – the audience is always the center of attention.” - Inside Radio
"Those ushers who once carried proud armfuls of programs now wander the lobbies, outfitted (sometimes literally) with oversize QR codes, waiting to be scanned by passing patrons like a can of soup at the self-checkout." - Washington Post
Dreams of the company building a global base of 700 million or even 800 million paid memberships now seem far-fetched, given the company has stalled out at around 220 million. - New York Magazine
