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Guest Wesley Wang, a 19-year-old Harvard student, discusses his viral YouTube video turning into a film deal with Sony Pictures and Darren Aronofsky. They also chat with Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw about the future of creators in entertainment.
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- YouTube content can lead to Hollywood opportunities and partnerships with industry giants like Sony Pictures and Darren Aronofsky, showcasing the impact of online creators in traditional entertainment.
- Digital creators are shaping Hollywood's landscape by bringing their built-in communities and proven online presence to the film industry, bridging the gap between digital and traditional media.
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Wesley Wang's Path from YouTube to Hollywood
Wesley Wang uploaded a YouTube video called "Nothing, except everything," which sparked his journey after going viral. Darren Aronofsky reached out to him, asking him to drop out of Harvard to work on a project. This led to Wesley selling his video to Sony Pictures and directing a film for Sony Tristar, showing the power of online content in Hollywood.
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