Executives, marketing professionals, entrepreneurs and creators across the field of film, television and gaming came together for a day of keynote speakers, panels and networking on Thursday for the Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit presented by EY.
\n\nIndustry professionals from Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Sony, Warner Bros., Mattel, Reddit and more spoke about navigating AI, engaging fandom, the creator economy and the future of the entertainment industry during the event at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons Hotel.
\n\nA keynote conversation with Nick Kroll touched on his desire for productions to shoot in Los Angeles and his upcoming Netflix comedy series “A Hundred Percent.”
\n\nBill Hader spoke in a keynote conversation about voicing Cat in the Hat and why young people are resistant to AI.
\n\nDirector, writer and producer James Wan, of Blumhouse Atomic Monster, addressed the accessibility to technology that allows the breakout success of YouTube creators on films like “Obsession” and “Backrooms,” both of which Atomic Monster Blumhouse had a hand in.
\n\nKeith Le Goy, Sony’s TV chief, talked about how the company has activated its incredibly engaged audience. Nintendo of America president and COO Devon Pritchard discussed the Switch 2 and “Legend of Zelda” projects, including a film collaboration…
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