Blog: Films

The internet is abuzz over Google NotebookLM’s eerily realistic-sounding podcasts. Last week, MIDiA wrote about how it will disrupt primarily information-driven podcasting, rather than entertainment podcasts with human flair (for now).

Last night at the Oscars Netflix finally won its first Academy Award, and then a second one, and then a third one. Like London buses, Netflix had spent a long time waiting and then suddenly three came along at once.

Perhaps the most revealing comment at MIPCOM 2015 was the one made by Nick North, the BBC Director of Audiences. He stated, that he was more concerned about losing the attention of young viewers distracted by their devices than about the new online video competitors such as Netflix.