Jason Scott
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Nuanced post
As with the other comments, I think this is a great contribution to the week, that places The Mandalorian back in the real world with all its current problems (particularly those systemic inequities that predate Covid-19). But I also like that this is a ... -
Thought provoking post
As with plcphd's great post on Tuesday, you develop useful insights on the real world cultural resonances around Mando, around cultural and racial representations. I do agree with you both that these extend the recent Star Wars trend of more divers ... -
Interesting linking Din Djarin to the legacy of Star Wars
I like the general parallel with flawed or absent fatherhood in the Saga films and Rogue One - and the idea of surrogate fathers, that also informs Rebels. Of course, as your conclusion suggests, this is a revisionist take on the Western genre, as our ... -
Subscription based short form media content?
Interesting post on the other topical 'new' streaming platform Morgan. Yes, despite the level of investment and appeal to advertisers, I agree Quibi has a number of challenges to establishing itself in the streaming market. I’m not convinced the ... -
Third party metrics or comparing Apples and oranges?
Really interesting post Jennifer, on how audience numbers and subscriber numbers might be measured more transparently by third party metrics such as Nielsen. But for me, also the video addresses the significant issue that individual streaming platforms ha ... -
Where's the Fox?
Thanks for your comment, Jacqueline. This might be one aspect where Disney+ is distinguished in different territories – in the US there is a clear plan to include FX and other Fox properties within Hulu, but that is specific to the American market. A rang ... -
Original and/or Exclusive?
Hi Jonathan, Another interesting account of the resilience of old media, and the discursively malleable notions of Exclusive and Original that differentiate streaming platforms. With Disney+ it partly works the other way – the hallowed Disney Vault of Cla ...