TV and movies refer to the entertainment industry segments producing scripted series, feature films, unscripted content, and animated works for theatrical, broadcast, cable, and streaming distribution. This industry encompasses production, distribution, and ancillary revenue from merchandising, video games, and theme parks, forming a global market valued in trillions of dollars. Key players include studios like Disney, Warner Bros., Netflix, and Sony, operating through value chains from screenwriting to post-production.
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TV and movies matter due to the dominance of streaming platforms, which by 2026 account for nearly half of U.S. television viewing and drive market growth to over $300 billion globally. Shifts from cable to on-demand services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, holding over 40% U.S. market share combined, reshape economics for content creators and distributors. Audiences worldwide, especially in North America, benefit from accessible, personalized content amid technological advances in OTT and smart TVs.
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People engage through public petitions addressing content representation, industry labor conditions, and distribution policies. Advocacy campaigns influence studio decisions on casting, production practices, and platform accessibility. Collective efforts also include boycotts of specific releases and support for independent filmmakers via online platforms.
I rarely speak out in the fandom. However, as a survivor of sexual assault, I find it impossible to support this project and RGG's decision to collaborate with a confirmed harasser.
I was incredibly excited to see RGG Studio's announcement of Yakuza Kiwami 3 last week. As a longtime fan of the Like a Dragon series, I've been greatly anticipating such a remake and was over the moon to finally receive confirmation of its existence. However, the decision to cast Teruyuki Kagawa as Goh Hamazaki overshadows any desire I may have to support this title. I cannot in good conscience play this game knowing that in doing so, I am endorsing this man and minimizing the experiences of his victims.
In a series whose DNA is so closely tied to the personhood and humanisation of workers in the adult entertainment and cabaret industries, a man who has made his name synonymous with the harassment of those workers should not be welcome. RGG Studio has built itself upon games that espouse values in direct opposition to Kagawa's actions.
I urge RGG Studio and Sega to live up to these values and recast both the voice and likeness of the character Goh Hamazaki in Yakuza Kiwami 3.
As a studio that has previously recast a likeness character in Judgment following its actor, Pierre Taki's, drug use indictment a mere three months before the game's western release, I trust that they will continue to uphold this standard and will tackle Kagawa's controversy with similar urgency.
Until such time, I cannot support the release of Yakuza Kiwami 3, and have cancelled my preorder of the game. I sincerely hope that RGG Studio and Sega listen to their fans in this matter.
The Like a Dragon series is deeply important to me. I hope it can remain so.
WENCLAIR ENDGAME. There is so much chemistry between the two and the way it has played out is they have both sacrificed so much for eachother. It makes much more sense than putting Wednesday with Tyler who tried to kill her and her best friend. Some decent queer representation would be absolutely amazing for this show, especially since majority of fans are hoping and begging for it.
Watching More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers changed my life in ways I didn’t expect. It wasn’t just the romance or the comedy—it was the way the story showed how relationships aren’t always perfect, but they can still help people grow. The characters taught me that love isn’t only about grand gestures, but also about small moments of understanding, patience, and vulnerability. Seeing Jirou and Akari navigate their fake marriage made me reflect on how important it is to be honest with yourself and others, and how love can come from the most unexpected places. It made me value communication more in my own life and reminded me that growth often comes through challenges and awkward situations.