Impact of Digital Media on Viewership and Creation

Delving into the influence of digital media on viewership preferences, the chapter discusses the impact of popular shows like Friends compared to newer content like Underbirds, and speculates on the dynamics between streaming platforms and original series like Star Trek. Critique of modern creators in the entertainment industry and the concept of self-insert characters, with a discussion on the rejection of such characters due to poor execution and perceived political motivations, is also explored. The chapter touches on the impact of certain characters in movies on actors, the shift in Hollywood towards underpaid leads, the influence of anime on modern culture, the economics of filmmaking, and the future of the entertainment industry amidst financial losses and potential course corrections.