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The Future of FAST: A Special Report on Free Streaming

VIP+ Analysis: Exclusive data and insights on the trends fueling free ad-supported streaming's rapid growth.

By Variety VIP+ staff

Social Video vs. Paid Streaming: A Report on the Race to Replace TV

VIP+ Analysis: How the explosion of short-form video on social media competes for viewer attention on SVOD and linear TV.

By Andrew Wallenstein

The State of Generative AI in Hollywood: A Special Report

VIP+ Analysis: How the transformative tech is finding its way into film and TV production processes in a time of uncertainty and challenge. 

By Audrey Schomer

Film Industry Hurdles 2024: A Special Report

VIP+ Analysis: A data dive into the challenges aplenty that confront every aspect of a global industry striving to regain stability.

By Kaare Eriksen

Power of Fandom: A Special Report

VIP+ Analysis: Insights for marketers on U.S. entertainment franchise fans and how to reach them in a fragmented media landscape.

By Variety VIP+ staff

Apple Vision Pro + Entertainment: A Special Report

VIP+ Analysis: What the company's mixed reality headset means for the future of immersive media content.

By Janko Roettgers

The Death of Peak TV: A Special Report

VIP+ Analysis: A post-mortem on Hollywood's historic production downturn — and what it means for the television business going forward.

By Tyler Aquilina

The State of the Video Games Industry: A Special Report

VIP+ Analysis: An in-depth examination of the global gaming industry's trends, challenges and opportunities.

By Kaare Eriksen

Tracking the Live Music Business: A Special Report 

VIP+ Analysis: An expansive look at the surge in consumption of concerts and music fests — now updated with year-end data. 

By Heidi Chung

The State of Smart TV: A Special Report

VIP+ Analysis: A data-driven look at where the market stands, what's driving its growth and how the connected TV ecosystem has evolved.

By Audrey Schomer

Generative AI in Film & TV: A Special Report

VIP+ Analysis: How generative AI software and models will transform Hollywood's production processes from concept to post.

By Audrey Schomer

Rights Clearance for Film & TV: A Special Report

VIP+ Analysis: A comprehensive examination of permissions for productions and how processes can benefit from new technologies.

By Joy R. Butler

Live Music Business: A Special Report 

VIP+ Analysis: A study of what's behind the surge in consumption of live music experiences — and the outlook for the industry. 

By Heidi Chung

How Athletes Manage Diverse Business Interests: A Special Report

VIP+ Analysis: Why the strongest team rising sports stars can have around them falls into formation far from the playing field. 

By David S. Cohen

Generative AI & Entertainment Part 2: A Special Report

VIP+ Analysis: Assessing the risks and impact of gen AI on film and TV production and the current state of progress toward mitigation. 

By Audrey Schomer

TV’s Cancellation Rates and Trends: A Special Report

VIP+ Analysis: Exclusive Luminate data illuminates the real story behind how often Netflix, Max and other streamers yank series off the air.

By Tyler Aquilina