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🔫 “Super Soaker World” — Nerf’s theme park. Writers’ strike finale. Spotify’s podcast translator.
Sep 26, 2023
Hasbro is opening its first Nerf theme park, the writers' strike finale is fantastic for writers, and Spotify has launched a podcast translator feature. Hatch and Mudwater are the podcast sponsors, and Amazon has invested in AI startup anthropic.
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- The Hollywood writers' strike is coming to an end, with negotiators reaching a favorable deal that may set a precedent for other industry strikes.
- Hasbro's new Nerf theme park showcases the potential for toy brands to expand into unrelated industries and create unique experiences for consumers.
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The Writer's Strike Comes to an End
After six months, the Hollywood writers' strike is finally ending. Negotiators have announced a tentative deal which includes increased pay and residual compensation for streaming content. The deal still needs to be voted on by the writers' union, but once official, shows like late-night talk shows will be back on air. This deal sets a precedent for other industry strikes and may embolden actors and other workers to demand better deals.
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