The New York Times – Film:
Pop Mart and Sony announced on Thursday that they were developing a feature film about the fuzzy trinkets. “It’s completely ruthless marketing,” one expert said.
Category: Intellectual Property
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Can Cory Doctorow’s Book ‘Enshittification’ Change the Tech Debate?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Cory Doctorow’s new book looks to offer comfort, and solutions, to the inescapable feeling that digital platforms have gotten worse.
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Disney Is a Language. Do We Still Speak It?
The New York Times – Film:
As the company celebrates its 100th anniversary, its dominance as a generation-spanning cultural force no longer seems certain.
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Disney, Challenged Elsewhere, Plans to Spend $60 Billion on Parks and Cruises
The New York Times – Travel:
Amid uncertainty for the company’s film and TV divisions, the investment over the next decade doubles the outlay in the last 10 years.
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An AI Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World
The New York Times – Music:
A track like “Heart on My Sleeve,” which went viral before being taken down by streaming services this week, may be a novelty for now. But the legal and creative questions it raises are here to stay.
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Early Version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse Will Soon Be Public Property
The New York Times – Film:
The version of the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain in 2024. But those trying to take advantage could end up in a legal mousetrap.
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Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Dole Pineapple Return to the Licensing Expo
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The Licensing Expo returned in person this year, where characters big and small searched for a match made in consumer heaven.