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A glowing Big G in the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season one finale.Image: Apple TV+ With theatrical hit Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire currently stomping all over the box office, it’s an ideal moment for Legendary’s Monsterverse to re-up its small-screen success. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters will return for a second season on Apple TV+. And that’s not all—there are more series on the way, too. Rebecca Hall on Filming Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire According to an Apple TV+ press release, the streamer has “struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes a second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.” Unfortunately, there’s no additional details on which characters (specifically, which monster characters) will star in them—but with an entire universe available, you can imagine the possibilities. “We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise, as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse,” Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+, said in the release. Are you excited for more Monarch—and what do you hope to see from the Monsterverse spin-offs? Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.   Source link By Nakisisa George

I have stated before that I thought Star Wars really died when the ewoks came on screen, after that - I really could not take the screen Star Wars seriously. (The books were much better.) But let us remember that the Star Wars Episode 4 was a product of the 70s, so we can't all retell the stories from the era (with a straight face). Anyway, there is a problem in the Force. And it is a basic problem in business. Fans believe they own Star Wars. They don't. I know it feels like you should. But just like your favourite diner makes you their favourite customer - but you don't own it; Disney owns Star Wars. And like every professional sports club franchise owner - they decide what they think it is best for the franchise. As fans, we get to vote with our money - or get your loyalty kidnapped. And if Disney thinks this new direction is the better, smaller but more 'inclusive' future - and the current fan base is out of sync with them -and the fanbase thinks Disney is out of sync with them - then it will be settled by profits. If the Star Wars franchise is then sold to the next person for a fraction of what Disney acquired ... the fans are still not the owner. But hey, Star Wars ended for me on screen with Return of the Jedi, and I love the books after that. The screen movies give me some context, but of the recent stuff Rogue One was the best. But does not hit the heights of the Thrawn books.

Here is a terrific blog/podcast about the fundamental issues of ownership and ownership competence, with some very cool illustrations. In addition to the core questions of what you own, how you own it, and when you own it Peter adds the big question of why you want to own something in the first place. Great stuff if you teach (or are simply interested in) family business, portfolio entrepreneurs, M&A, and corporate governance.

Film evening with the whole family STAR TREK BEYOND to prepare for the script for the next episode. Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before. And so a new crew member enters the STARFLEET Flagship "ENTERPRISE". BREAKING NEWS - New ‘Star Trek’ Movie in the Works at Paramount from ‘Andor’ Director! Toby Haynes, who directed episodes of the Star Wars series Andor, will helm a new feature, with Seth Grahame-Smith writing. The plot is said to take place decades before 2009’s Star Trek. "I love what I do! Every day, I get the unique opportunity to inspire people with stories to be told and other people's lives that must be brought into theaters! I love that! And I love to be a dreamer. I had my dreams all right. And that is something no one can ever take away. They cost nothing and can be as real as you like to make them. You own your dreams and they are priceless. I've been a journalist in the past, a firefighter, a doctor, and maybe I'll be seen soon as a superhero, or the next bad guy in a big franchise, all for real. That's the stuff my dreams are made of." My favorite franchise is James Bond, the Star Wars Saga and what's particularly worth mentioning is that I'm a huge Trekkie fan. With good luck and the right casting director, I will be in one of the next movies!“ explains Dan. Dan is the great supporting cast that brings the film and the main character shine because it's more important to have the villain be interesting - it's that villain role that runs away with the movie. I hope I’ve hooked you with that little passage. (smile) And if you're curious, you can check out my profile @IMDb >LINK: https://lnkd.in/dRKpSvXx "like" me, or even say — hello, hello — get in touch #trekkie #startrek #trekker #startrektng #startrekfan #scifi #startrekvoyager #startrektos #starfleet #startrekdiscovery #startrekenterprise #livelongandprosper #startrekthenextgeneration #startrekpicard #spock #startrekkers #startrekds #picard #enterprise #startrekmemes #startrekfamily #trekkies #captainkirk #startrekdeepspacenine #ussenterprise #startrekcosplay #nerd #space #startrektheoriginalseries #leonardnimoy SOUND: Start Trek - Into Darkness, Main Theme, Michael Giacchino

I highly recommend listening to this Acquired podcast episode on VISA. Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal do a great job telling the story and analyzing the business of VISA. https://lnkd.in/ghzXkv9B What an amazing company and melding of business and technology! Some mind-blowing stats from the episode: 1) VISA's net profit margin is 50% 2) VISA's net margin overall is 98%

So many takeaways in here! 🎧 Did you know they email you when new episodes drop?! Don't miss the next one: https://lnkd.in/gYM-dunm This week is all about giving a luxury experience at any price level! 🔥 Give it a listen & share your favorite takeaway!  #whereentrepreneursthrive #careerdevelopment #boostyourbusiness #agentlife #realestatetips #growthmindset #career #applepodcasts

🙏 #RIPCharlieMunger 1924.1.1-2023.11.28 🙏 I do not aspire for longevity or wealth like Munger's, but to possess his wisdom and conviction. Charlie Munger, the legendary investor, thinker, and Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has passed away at 99.🕊️ In one of his final interviews on the @AcquiredFM podcast, he left us with a wealth of wisdom. Let's honor his memory by reflecting on his insights: 1. He believed retail investors were prone to follow trends. Munger's fix? Tax short-term profits to deter market speculation. 2. Success in venture capital is rare and often luck, akin to gambling given the need for swift decisions. 3. Munger saw China's economy as a leading investment frontier for the next two decades, worthy of portfolio inclusion. 4. The true understanding of an investment comes with time; when you grasp an edge, go all-in. 5. Leverage could've expanded Berkshire's scale, but not without risking its security net. 6. He pointed to Japan as an investment goldmine, with its established firms and advantageous interest rates. 7. Munger focused on attainable opportunities, not increasingly rare finds like See's Candies or Hermès. 8. Munger was a fan of authentic brands such as Apple. He recommended investing in distinguished brands when the price is just right, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing on genuinely undervalued, infrequent opportunities. 9. He wouldn't shy away from cheap stock, regardless of the company's quality. 10. Munger was cautious in offering advice, aware of the deceit and challenges plaguing the younger generation. As we bid farewell to Charlie Munger, his legacy endures through his lessons on investment and life. His candid reflections on the complexities of the market, human behavior, and economic potential continue to guide us. In remembrance, we strive to embody his wisdom and certainty. 🎤Full podcast episode: https://lnkd.in/erzhseKc

Deadpool & Wolverine shattered all previous records for a R-rated movie release with a whopping $438m+ global opening weekend. And you know what? I’m not the least surprised. It seems that everything Ryan Reynolds touches turns into gold (well not everything, case and point: The Green Lantern…). He typically takes a product or a category in a boring or saturated market and sprinkles his magic branding dust all over it and makes it fun, exciting and relevant. A bit like Richard Branson, but on (Canadian) crack. He’s done it with: 🍸 Aviation Gin (sold for $610m) 📱 Mint Mobile (sold for $1.35bn) ⚽️ Wrexham AFC (bought for $2m now worth $9m) In part thanks to his Emmy-award winning TV Series “Welcome to Wrexham”, the small Welsh football club’s social media following blew up from 2020 to 2024, seeing an increase from 150,000+ to roughly 4,000,000 across all platforms. And of course, he’s also done this successfully with Deadpool, a bold and OTT franchise in a struggling Marvel universe, that took him over a decade to get made. But what Ryan does masterfully well is mixing self-deprecating humour, naming the mammouth in the room and operating at lightning speed to make sure he hits a nerve where and when it counts. He also does PR like an absolute boss. It’s why you’ve been seeing Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman everywhere recently. From Jimmy Kimmel, BuzzFeed, Vanity Fair to The Graham Northon Show. Deadpool 3 doesn’t just continue its tradition of breaking the fourth wall (ie talk to the audience directly) it obliterates it. I honestly laughed pretty much the whole way through as the writing and delivery of the dialogue is just a thing of beauty. Word of warning though if you get offended easily, don’t like a bucket load of violence and inappropriate language doesn’t sit well with you, don’t even bother. Sure, it’s not for everyone and that’s sort of the point. It’s filled with cameos, Easter eggs, and non-stop jabs at what everyone is thinking but typically is never mentioned publicly, let alone in a Disney backed blockbuster. That’s why it’s so refreshing, what Reynolds has managed to do is give a breath of fresh air in what seemed to be a doomed universe sticking in re-hashing out the same formula over and over again with a growing frustrated audience. Deadpool 3 will become THE summer blockbuster of the year, and so it should be. #storytelling #impact #disrupt

On Acquired becoming canonical: Stories from great non-tech companies are super useful for tech companies. Turns out, "knowing history is very helpful in analyzing the present." 🎙I am very grateful to the guys behind this podcast: David Rosenthal and Ben Gilbert. Thanks for collectively carrying us all through this hectic year. 🙌 It's a funny thing about audio that builds a bond with people we admire but never met. Good to understand more of the effort that goes into editing each episode, which I assumed but had never heard details about. 🧠 I learn tons from their deep homework about decision-making, marketing, messaging, and crafting attention-worthy content that makes people care. 🎁 Listen to their wonderful holiday special with book reccos, anecdotes, and ways to prioritize your thinking. (I share the hope that Vanguard will be on the docket for 2024 as well as the one-and-only Taylor Swift.) 📝 If you two ever get to visit Berlin, I will do everything in my power to support you and be in the first row taking notes. #Storytelling #Business #Podcast #AcquiredPodcast https://lnkd.in/dA_vwTZ7

Do you want the four keys to surviving and thriving in today’s capsizing entertainment landscape? 1. Identify where the audience is. 2. Understand that fans’ thirst for entertainment hasn’t gone away; it’s just become more decentralized, meaning we need to serve more discrete audiences, each on a smaller scale. 3. Accept that the institutions that got us to the current point in media and entertainment are not currently structured to get us through media and entertainment’s next evolutionary phase - “the large institution's frameworks …were built for another age.” 4. Focus on getting creators to their audience more efficiently and cost-effectively. For anyone in traditional media and entertainment or The Creator Economy, Cynthia Littleton’s interview with Sherrese Clarke Soares, founder and CEO of HarbourView Equity Partners, is not just recommended; it's essential listening.  I’m not sure I’ve heard anyone (I hate to say, myself included) state with such clarity the principles and vision for the future of entertainment that led me to leave my role at a legacy media company and around which I am building CreatorCut. That’s all I’m going to write about today because you should stop reading and go listen to the podcast episode. #EquityCrowdfunding #Creators #CreatorFinancing #CreatorEnterprise #CreatorMiddleClass #NewHollywood