Articles by tag: Star Wars
Earlier this week, Disney announced that the CEO of the company, Bob Iger, was stepping down, shocking the media industry as much for its timing (his contract was through the end of 2021) as for its substance. Disney’s CEO for more than 15 years—since Michael Eisner’s departure in 2005—Iger built Disney into one of the…
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Star Wars, The Witcher and Beyond: How Much Money are Big Name Properties Actually Generating?
Welcome to the first edition of The Weekly Download! On this show, we’ll give you weekly updates on all things technology, gaming, pop-culture, and news on our favorite IPs. This week we are discussing the performance of two newsworthy launches. Star Wars and The Witcher. The Force Disappoints? Let’s start off with off with…
Hospitality
U.S. Farmers Take a Hit, Tabletop Technology, Did Disney Swing and Miss?
On this episode of Business Casual, Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern tackle the biggest stories facing the world of B2B businesses and brands, including: U.S. farmers were hit again in the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China as the Chinese Commerce Ministry announced that China will no longer be buying American agricultural products….
Podcasts
Is it Too Soon to Say Disney’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Failed?
Disney’s new Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge opened to smaller crowds than expected. Does this mean it was a flop? Mike Wallace, creative director at Falcon’s Creative Group, doesn’t necessarily think so. “When we see these new attractions opening up we expect there to be lines out the gate,” he told Daniel Litwin and Tyler Kern…
Fusion
Fusion: Theme Park AV and How ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ is Maximizing Storytelling
Theme parks have become a place where fans and guests can travel into new worlds and experience much more than just a thrilling ride. These immersive experiences are getting bigger, more detailed, and are requiring the support of innovative AV installs. As consumers come to expect more from their theme park visits, where does AV…