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Media executives in a high-tech control room managing intellectual property assets and financial data, illustrating new profit centers.
Media Industry

Media Companies Find New Profit in IP Operations

The Shrek franchise, first released over two decades ago, continues to generate millions.

Amelia Frost·September 2, 2026
Inside the 2026 Independent Entertainment Shift, With JCE on the Front Line
Film & TV

Inside the 2026 Independent Entertainment Shift, With JCE on the Front Line

The independent entertainment sector is on the cusp of a significant transformation heading into 2026. As audience tastes evolve and distribution models fracture, originality and strategic production are becoming paramou…

Sponsored by JCE·August 31, 2026
A symbolic image of Sony Pictures' strategic shift, showing a classic Hollywood studio gate and a modern film reel being exchanged, representing a pivot to content distribution.
Media Industry

Sony's Script Revision: More Than Layoffs, a New Hollywood Narrative

Sony Pictures' recent job cuts signal a strategic pivot, transforming the studio into an agile content 'arms dealer' rather than a streaming empire. This realignment focuses on high-margin content verticals, offering a potential blueprint for survival in a fragmented entertainment industry.

Amelia Frost·April 8, 2026