Universal understands theatrical windows. Their animation division (Illumination) produces cheap, colorful, noisy movies that children love and adults tolerate. That is a successful production model. The Bad: Their reliance on theme park IP ( Fast & Furious Part 12, Jurassic World 4 ) shows a lack of imagination. The productions are slick but soulless.
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Perhaps the most radical shift is the rise of DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) studios. Using blockchain technology, fans are pooling money to fund productions and owning the IP collectively. While in its infancy, projects like The Gimmicks (a wrestling animated series) have shown that popular entertainment no longer requires a corporate gatekeeper. Universal understands theatrical windows