Michael Ovitz Breaks Down Tech's Most Harmful Impacts on Hollywood

Content Consumption & Trends - The Valley's influence has led to a demand for shorter, faster content consumption [1] - Viewers are increasingly interested in following non-celebrities, even those lacking traditional talent, but who possess skills like makeup artistry [1] Data-Driven Filmmaking - Streaming services are providing filmmakers with extensive data on viewer preferences, including character age, attractiveness, and director selection based on past film performance [2] - This data-driven approach is being used to inform decisions about casting, directing, and other aspects of film production [2]