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By Retro LabsTV & Film
Full Screen episodes
- METRICS MINUTES: Movie Studios by the Numbers, 2023
And just like that, the first quarter of the year has come and gone. Fat bonuses for the execs have been announced, new tax loopholes have been unlocked, & the Cannes market is around the corner.
IT’S SUMMER Y’ALL.
Welcome to another Metrics Minutes. Today: Movie Studios by the Numbers.
We start out by discussing the winners and losers of 2023 (00:00), before diving into our predictions of the box office this year (00:00).
So don’t be a dick and go see The Fall Guy in theaters and SAVE THE ROM-COM! SAVE THE WORLD!
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Theme music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay.
Other music by Stringer_Bell, penguinmusic, and EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
35 min - The Marvel Product Roadmap: What’s Next for the MCU?
Welcome, Strongest Avenger, to the company offsite.
Today? Roadmapping for the next 5 years. So get in your hammocks, fill out that sign-up sheet for the 5pm conference room booking, and start brainstorming!
We start today with The Multiple Genre (00:00), where we summarize how the year 2023 went for the MCU and recap the blockers that emerged unexpectedly, causing major hurdles in the strategy and execution of the Marvel roadmap (00:00).
Then, in Cross Dysfunctional (00:00), we discuss the reasons behind the pivots in the recent release plans and recap the latest roadmap for the MCU (00:00).
In Final Thoughts (00:00), we consider the question: can Marvel reign supreme again?
To me, my product managers!
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Theme music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay.
Other music by Stringer_Bell, penguinmusic, and EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay1 hr - INDUSTRY TECH ROUNDUP: YouTube Originals - What Went Wrong?
Linear TV is dead! Long live YouTube!
Except not in this case. Join us on today's episode as we do a retrospective on a feature named YouTube Originals.
We start with some industry news (FreeVee, SAGs) before diving into Part I: The All Hands (07:53). In this section we provide the history of YouTube Originals, setting up the context in which the product emerged. We further discuss the rise and fall, along with some content highlights (13:37).
In Part II: Missed Objectives and Key Results (23:54), we go into why and how YTO failed and discuss what they could have done differently (33:20).
In Final Thoughts (40:22), we consider where the future of YouTube lies.
So change that ringtone. Get some Guns N’ Roses or something, okay?
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Theme music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay.
Other music by Stringer_Bell, penguinmusic, and EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
51 min - CORPORATE CORNER: A Performance Review of Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer at Netflix
Analyze. Strategize. Success.
A.S.S!
Welcome to the first Corporate Corner, where we take a closer look at the entertainment tech execs and how they go about blaming their constant mistakes on a lowly office worker.
Today? The girlboss herself, Bela Bajaria, the Chief Content Officer at Netflix.
In The C-Suite Spotlight (06:34), we go into her background, her accomplishments, and what makes her stand out in a post-Peak TV streaming era.
In Downstream Impact (20:52), we examine her decision-making & leadership skills, including their short-term and long-term impact. We then wrap up with a discussion of what’s next for Netflix and Bela.
Remember, business drunk is like rich drunk. Either way, it’s legal to drive.
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Theme music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay.
Other music by Stringer_Bell, penguinmusic, and EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
43 min - METRICS MINUTES: Holiday Box Office by The Numbers
Gather 'round nerds, it's time to look at our quarterly scorecards and recalibrate those KPIs.
We begin by quickly discussing the revamped Golden Globes and the award season before diving into what the typical holiday season looks like, how it has performed at the Box Office historically, and discuss certain indicators and markers that prop up the movies during the season (00:00).
Then we discuss what the very unique movie year 2023 can tell us about the future of the holiday Box Office and make our predictions for the sure bets moving forward (00:00)
So let's run those SQL queries! It's time to start the year off strong.
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Theme music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay.
Other music by Stringer_Bell, penguinmusic, and EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
38 min - Holiday Schmaltz: Hallmark Channel vs. Great American Family Channel
Get those Hallmark bingo cards out y'all, we're going deep into the lore of Christmas movie streamers!
We open (00:00) with a quick discussion into the wonder of the holidays and briefly touch upon the award season campaigning - in full effect now that the dual strikes have concluded.
In The Multiplying Genre (11:53), we discuss the history of The Hallmark Channel before doing a deep dive into the leadership, strategy, and streaming success of the company (24:50).
In Cross Dysfunctional (41:35), we do an overview on the new competitor - The Great American Family Channel and compare and contrast the success of GAC with that of Hallmark (51:26).
In Final Thoughts (1:03:07), we decipher the astounding and methodical success of holiday- and event-based content.
So put on those cozy sweaters, Full Screeners-- it's time to go back to our childhoods and save that small business in our hometowns from going under!
1 hr 21 min - INDUSTRY TECH Roundup: Facebook Watch: Rebranding When Original Content Doesn’t Succeed
Another day, another retro of a failed product!
Welcome to Industry Tech Roundup, where today we examine Facebook Watch: rebranding when original content doesn’t succeed.
We start (00:00) with a rapid fire discussion of the conclusion of the double labor strikes in Hollywood and what we can expect moving forward.
In The All Hands (00:00), we set the stage and rewind the clock back to 2017 at the inception of Facebook Watch to better understand the streaming landscape at that time. Then we discuss the rollout of Facebook Watch, the a feature analysis of the product (00:00), and some highlights of original content (00:00).
In Missed Objectives and Key Results (00:00), we investigate some of the issues Facebook Watch was facing from the get-go and why the pivot and rebrand was unavoidable. We then recap what the rebrand of the product actually involves and how it supports the long-term vision at Meta..
In Final Thoughts (00:00), we discuss the flawed convergence of social media and streaming storytelling and what strategy is actually at play behind-the-scenes.
Mashable article mentioned in the episode: https://mashable.com/article/facebook-watch-failure-or-success
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Theme music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay.
Other music by Stringer_Bell, penguinmusic, and EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
1 hr 8 min - METRICS MINUTES: Analyzing Emmy Awards 2023 by the NumbersIn Metric Minutes, we take a look at numbers surrounding film, television, streaming and entertainment, and dive into what these numbers could mean for the future of the industry.Today, we dive into the Emmy Awards! What do the nominees in all categories tell us about the state of streaming today? We break down the nominations data per streamer and discuss which categories are on a 100 mile heater and which genres are taking a hit. (7:30)We then speculate on the future of streaming as it relates to the Emmy nominations, and put all our wild dreams and hopes and thoughts out into the world (28:27)Alright ladies and gentlemen, take your seats. It’s time for (one of the) Jimmy(s) to take the stage!47 min
- Video Games in Media & The Art of Adaptation From a New Medium
Hey! Look! Listen!
Today, we’re t-spinning into a side quest and talking all things video game adaptations in the world of movies and TV! We start (00:00) with a discussion on the short-term impact of the dual Hollywood strikes: namely, reality shows.
In The Multiplying Genre (07:09), we recap the history of video game adaptations before detailing the impact of video games (20:51) in the world of cinema: audience and critical perception, financial success, and - as is our wont - compare these adaptations with comic book movies.
In Cross Dysfunctional (38:23), like good product leaders, we investigate the WHY behind video game adaptations and use our magic crystals to decipher what differentiates a good adaptation from a bad one (55:21).
In Final Thoughts (1:09:48), we go back to the beginning – what actually goes into making a good video game in the first place? We also dive into the news regarding SAG-AFTRA's authorization of a strike the video game industry (in addition to the AMPTP) and what we can expect moving forward.
So would you kindly check your health meter and shoot a fireball so we can FINISH HIM?!
(Capital News Service article we cite: https://cnsmaryland.org/2023/04/12/video-game-adaptations-curse/)
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Theme music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay.
Other music by Stringer_Bell, penguinmusic, and EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay
1 hr 27 min - INDUSTRY TECH Roundup: Movie Bro Subscriptions: A Look into Curated Streaming Services
Grab your hipster glasses, film nerds! It’s time to discuss the movie bro subscription services!
We start (00:00) with a quick discussion on the expose about Rotten Tomatoes and talk about our own episode investigating in-depth similar items mentioned in the article.
In The All Hands (10:05), we go into the history of two of the most prominent curated streaming services: MUBI (11:41) and the Criterion Channel (29:42), and reviewing their UI and tech aspects in detail.
In Missed Objectives and Key Results (51:42), we dive deep into whether curated services are worth the money and what they contribute to the content consumption landscape.
In Final Thoughts (1:05:24), we touch upon the future success of curated streaming services.
“The Decomposition of Rotten Tomatoes” expose article: https://www.vulture.com/article/rotten-tomatoes-movie-rating.html
Our episode on ratings ecosystems and how inherently flawed they are: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TP5h3twqu8TbEDkQH9UPY?si=2b0327c3198f4068
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Theme music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay.
Other music by Stringer_Bell, penguinmusic, and EvgenyBardyuzha from Pixabay.
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About Full Screen
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Helmed by two product managers, cinephiles, & besties, Full Screen is your one-stop-shop into the converging worlds of technology, film, & TV. Come join us as we take a look under the hood of…
your favorite streaming platforms, assess the business of storytelling, & discuss the consequences of the vanishing borders between Silicon Valley & Hollywood. New episodes 2x/ month.