Similarly, look at the rise of the "cinematic video game" ( The Last of Us on HBO) and the "interactive film" ( Black Mirror: Bandersnatch ). Where does the movie end and the game begin? The audience no longer cares. They want the universe . This has led to the supremacy of Intellectual Property (IP). Studios no longer sell movies; they sell "worlds." Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter are not franchises; they are operating systems for entertainment content. You can read the book, watch the film, play the mobile game, and listen to the podcast spin-off, all within the same 24 hours.
This is why "slow media" and "cozy gaming" are emerging as counter-trends. The popularity of lo-fi hip-hop study beats, ASMR, and Bob Ross reruns on Twitch suggests a hunger for anti-drama. In a high-intensity media environment, low-intensity content becomes the ultimate luxury. SexArt.24.08.14.Kama.Oxi.Mystic.Melodies.XXX.10...