Posts Tagged ‘Movie Theaters’
Relaunch, Reboot, Reinvent with Bob Cooney, The Being Virtual Show Ep 8 (26:35)
Innovation is an existential skill for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet most business owners are focusing on everything but. Bob explains the innovation framework that he’s used for 7 successful startups and dozens of mentoring programs spanning a 30-year career of innovation. This is from the Relaunch, Reboot, Reinvent summit held virtually on July…
Read MoreWhat Do People Want? Social vs Shared Experiences.
When I spoke to Randy White this month, one of the areas we touched on was the need for more social experiences. Why do people want to be entertained? Why do they go out to movies, or bowling, or restaurants? Randy’s research on this strongly suggests people want to socialize. “People want social experiences” has…
Read MorePeter Csathy: The Future of Virtual Media (1:02:26)
Peter Csathy, digital media expert, discusses the future of movie theaters, esports, synthetic humans, virtual nightclubs and more in this fascinating deep dive interview with Bob Cooney. Peter is a recovering attorney specializing in all aspects of the media business. He now advises entertainment and technology companies on how to navigate the complex and…
Read MoreSocial Movie Viewing with Netflix Party and BigScreen VR (3:34)
BigScreen VR lets people share while viewing movies. More than 40% of people use more than one screen when watching TV. Unlike movie theaters which ban any social interaction, watching from home enables people to stay connected while they enjoy their favorite film. New platforms are making social viewing better and easier. A new plugin…
Read MoreTheatre Wars – Todd Maunsell (8:50)
Theater wars have broken out between Universal, AMC and now Odeon Cinemas. Movie studios are laying the pipeline to deliver their content direct to consumers at home. Disney+, NBCUniversal’s Peacock and WB’s HBOMax are increasing the pressure on the movie exhibition business. The tension boiled over this week when Universal stated they intent to continue…
Read MoreAAA VR Games with Patrick O’Luanaigh; Leading in Complexity w/Dave Snowden; Theater Wars; The Being Virtual Show Ep5
VR games keep getting better. Half-Life: Alyx became the highest-earning VR game so far, earning $40MM for developer Valve. There are some big VR games coming out this year that could set new records. Tune if for an interview with nDreams CEO Patrick O’Luanaigh as he tells us about his outlook for VR, and his upcoming…
Read MoreMovie Theaters – Seeking Comfort in a Pandemic
Blooloop just published a new article I wrote about the possible extinction of the movie theater. It’s worth a read if you love movies, are in the entertainment business, or are in any market that is being threatened by the coronavirus lockdown. The thought of the movie theater’s extinction fills me with sorrow. We go…
Read MoreThe Being Virtual Show Clip EP2 – Hollywood breaks the theater window and how theaters are adapting
Movie theaters are fighting for their lives. Bob explains why Hollywood studios are going direct to premium video on demand and what it means for movie theaters. New streaming platforms let theaters go direct to homes with pay-per-view, food delivery and viewing parties.
Read MoreThe Zoom Boom, Staying connected and building community with your customers – Eric Schwartzman and Andre Lawless – The Being Virtual Show – Ep2
-Movie theatres become an endangered species -Building virtual communities to stay connected with your audience -How to have fun and connect with customers using custom Zoom backgrounds -How to stay in touch with your customers with virtual events -How to communicate with your customers during a crisis to stay connected and relevant with marketing communications…
Read MoreCharlie Fink from Forbes – EP2 Bob Cooney’s Virtual Reality Deep Dive
Live from CES 2019, Bob and Charlie discuss everything VR and AR. We demo the augmented reality animations from his book. Charlie Fink’s Metaverse, and then talk about: The Void Experience and Business Model Why your retail lease is your biggest challenge Why theaters might be the worst place for LBVR, and what you have…
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