Executives from Discovery Inc., IMAX, Solstice Studios & PwC converge on September 15 to discuss what content strategies are resonating with audiences in the VarietyStreamingRoom sponsored by PwCAdvisory & AdCouncil. Register today:
After weeks of lockdown, select shows have returned to production, following new safety guidelines. What shows are succeeding in this new production environment? How might current production realities influence the look and feel of new content audiences will see in the near term? What new creative, remote tech, production skills learned during shutdowns are being utilized now? How are budgets being rethought to account for new safety measures being put in place? Production execs and creative talent talk about the new normal for TV and film productionThroughout the COVID-19 crisis, advancing diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry remains a significant objective.
The Black Lives Matter protests are being taken to heart, as entertainment companies are creating more film and TV projects featuring underrepresented groups in front of and behind the camera. How is this D&I commitment being carried out within our industry’s executive ranks? With D&I objectives in mind, how is our ongoing remote work force impacting how we make our hires, and how we work to support our colleagues during challenging times for all? Entertainment industry executives converge about strengthening their ranks through COVID-19.A look at herculean efforts major sports are taking to play during this global pandemic. How did audiences take to watching re-started baseball and basketball - how did networks work to program in an exciting way without in-person fans? What are thoughts from the teams - will they look seriously on these seasons - or are these asterisks as it relates to competitive play and final rankings? What is the future for sports venues who rely on in-person attendance?