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  • Wicked Director Jon M. Chu: AI Couldn't Create This Scene
    December 5, 2025

    Wicked Director Jon M. Chu: AI Couldn't Create This Scene

    Jon M. Chu's filmmaking approach for *Wicked* blends digital marketing savvy with a belief in the power of human connection, shaping both the project's promotion and its creative core. His early experience with viral online communities taught him that a film's narrative extends beyond production,...

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  • Ted Sarandos: Netflix's Streaming Idea 'Sounded Nuts' at First
    September 17, 2025

    Ted Sarandos: Netflix's Streaming Idea 'Sounded Nuts' at First

    Ted Sarandos, now Netflix's co-CEO, initially doubted the idea of internet-delivered entertainment when first pitched by Reed Hastings in 1999, but joined the company in 2000 after recognizing Hastings' visionary leadership. Sarandos played a key role in transitioning Netflix from DVD rentals to ...

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