FEARLESS MEDIA: The Future Of Entertainment, Media & Tech

In this week's episode of Peter Csathy's new companion generative AI focused podcast "the brAIn" (episode 3), Peter first discusses the concept -- promoted by Black Eyed Peas auteur will.i.am -- of the new generative AI era of artists as being "seeders." Gone are the days of "traditional artists" in will.i.am's view, and he uses himself as an example of what he has in mind. Peter discusses both the significant merits of will.i.am's view (for at least some established artists and franchises) -- and the significant perils of his view for the rest.As always, Peter also identifies the Top 10 key generative AI headlines of this past week that impact the media and entertainment industry -- and then lays out the latest updates on the key generative AI copyright infringement cases now winding their way through the courts.  Peter will post all future episodes of "the brAIn" here -- but you can find, follow and share that podcast directly via all major podcast platforms. Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz, and check out Peter's entertainment, media, AI and tech-focused business advisory and legal services firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free generative AI-focused newsletter "the brAIn" on Substack (via this link) -- all about how generative AI is transforming the media and entertainment industry.

Welcome to host Peter Csathy's AI & NFT "Quick Takes" episode, where Peter lays out the most critical business and legal developments of the past week in the worlds of generative AI and Web3/NFTs that impact the creative community, media, entertainment and the Arts. Peter goes rapid fire in less than 10 minutes first with the headline AI and NFT stories of the past week - and then gives updates on other key AI and NFT developments that are worth tracking and knowing - because they define the rules of the game (and the winners and losers in it).Peter is Chairman of Creative Media, a tech-forward media and entertainment legal services and business advisory firm - and works with leading companies and innovators at the cutting edge of AI and Web3. Check out his firm Creative Media, and reach out to peter at peter@creativemedia.biz.Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz and follow him on Twitter @pcsathy. Also, check out Peter's entertainment, media and tech-focused legal services and business advisory firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free newsletters on Substack - "Fearless Media" (all about the future of entertainment, media and tech) and "AI & NFT Legal Update & Litigation Scorecard" (all about the key legal and business issues and cases to track in the ever-evolving worlds of AI and Web3).

In Peter's last episode, he discussed an example of what's wrong in the NFT world from the creative community's perspective - specifically, OpenSea's prioritization of buyers and sellers over the Creators that built the value of its marketplace in the first place. But in this episode, Peter points to a major Hollywood example of what's being done “right” and showcases the transformational possibilities uniquely enabled by Web3 and token-gated "digital tickets" (just don't call them "NFTs"!).Specifically, today March 15th, 2023, token-gated tickets go on sale exclusively on Web3 “chat Super App” OP3N to American Idol creator Simon Fuller's new motion picture musical titled “The Musical: Welcome To The Night Of Your Life!,” which features his international pop super group Now United. Now United's rabid fans – significant numbers of whom live in Brazil - will be able to choose amongst three tiers of tickets, each of which unlocks different levels of additional value and experiences. Those fans will then exclusively access the film, soundtrack, and additional benefits exclusively on OP3N.This is a big deal for the entertainment world of film, television and music for several reasons, which Peter lays out.As always, you can reach out to Peter at peter@creativemedia.biz. Also check out his media-tech legal services and business advisory firm Creative Media. And follow him on Twitter @pcsathy.Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz and follow him on Twitter @pcsathy. Also, check out Peter's entertainment, media and tech-focused legal services and business advisory firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free newsletters on Substack - "Fearless Media" (all about the future of entertainment, media and tech) and "AI & NFT Legal Update & Litigation Scorecard" (all about the key legal and business issues and cases to track in the ever-evolving worlds of AI and Web3).

Welcome to Peter's special “urgent” edition of "Fearless Media." We've all heard the Silicon Valley Bank headlines. But how did Silicon Valley respond and what does it all really mean now that the Feds have guaranteed all deposits? What should impacted investors and entrepreneurs do now? How can we understand how this happened - and steps each of us should take?  And what does this mean for the entire banking and financial community (and all of us)?Peter spoke with Silicon Valley-based finance expert James Gowers of finance and accounting services firm Matcha to find out. James has worked for decades with tech startups and is a graduate of Harvard Business School. Many of his clients banked with Silicon Valley Bank, so he has first-hand knowledge of all of it - in the belly of the beast, so to speak.So take a listen - and reach out to Peter at peter@creativemedia.biz to connect you with James and get his great financial advice and counsel - and reach out to Peter on the legal side to help you navigate the legal waters. And check out his legal services and business advisory firm Creative Media. Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz and follow him on Twitter @pcsathy. Also, check out Peter's entertainment, media and tech-focused legal services and business advisory firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free newsletters on Substack - "Fearless Media" (all about the future of entertainment, media and tech) and "AI & NFT Legal Update & Litigation Scorecard" (all about the key legal and business issues and cases to track in the ever-evolving worlds of AI and Web3).

In this special episode, Peter explores leading NFT platform OpenSea's significant recent changes to its resale royalty policy that left many Creators feeling betrayed. Locked in ongoing resale royalties are perhaps THE single most important draw of NFTs to the creative community. Yet, OpenSea changed its rules of the game while the players were still on the field when it announced it was moving to optional creator earnings for collections without on-chain enforcement due to competitive pressures.OpenSea's abrupt decision means that many Creators who had invested their time and trust in OpenSea now find themselves dependent on the good graces of resellers to pay them their promised resale royalties. And in a nascent Web3 world populated by significant numbers of profit-maximizing speculators, “good graces” can be hard to come by. OpenSea became the villain, as many Creators concluded that OpenSea had reneged on a fundamental tenet of their deal. Peter spoke with top executives at OpenSea to get their response to Creator criticisms - and he considers those responses, as well as the broader implications of OpenSeas' decision to prioritize its profit-seeking users over the Creators who create the value in NFT marketplaces in the first place.As always, reach out to peter at peter@creativemedia.biz - and check out his tech-forward media and entertainment legal services and business advisory firm Creative Media.Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz and follow him on Twitter @pcsathy. Also, check out Peter's entertainment, media and tech-focused legal services and business advisory firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free newsletters on Substack - "Fearless Media" (all about the future of entertainment, media and tech) and "AI & NFT Legal Update & Litigation Scorecard" (all about the key legal and business issues and cases to track in the ever-evolving worlds of AI and Web3).

Welcome to host Peter Csathy's first AI & NFT "Quick Takes" episode, where Peter lays out the most critical business and legal developments of the past week in the worlds of generative AI and Web3/NFTs that impact the creative community, media, entertainment and the Arts. Peter goes rapid fire in less than 10 minutes first with the headline AI and NFT stories of the past week - and then gives updates on other key AI and NFT developments that are worth tracking and knowing - because they define the rules of the game (and the winners and losers in it).Peter is Chairman of Creative Media, a tech-forward media and entertainment legal services and business advisory firm - and works with leading companies and innovators at the cutting edge of AI and Web3. Check out his firm Creative Media, and reach out to peter at peter@creativemedia.biz.Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz and follow him on Twitter @pcsathy. Also, check out Peter's entertainment, media and tech-focused legal services and business advisory firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free newsletters on Substack - "Fearless Media" (all about the future of entertainment, media and tech) and "AI & NFT Legal Update & Litigation Scorecard" (all about the key legal and business issues and cases to track in the ever-evolving worlds of AI and Web3).

Welcome to my special 50th episode of my Fearless Media podcast - a special one indeed. I recently hosted an AI-focused round table with guests that included Grammy award-winning artist and musician Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe), AI artist and data scientist Aya, metaverse creator and influencer Don Allen Stevensen III, and IP attorney and expert Mike Kasdan. The Q&A actually begins at the 6:44 mark after initial introductions. We discussed the Artist, Creator, Business and Legal implications of it all - and perhaps most importantly, the "Human" implications of it all - in a lively discussion that gets very "real" about how AI impacts all of our jobs and our lives in the Creative Arts (not to mention life in general). Critically, the panel goes deep into the very meaning of "Art" and "Creativity" itself and whether AI ultimately de-values creativity and leads to a morass of artistic mediocrity and conformity. Reach out to me, Peter Csathy, with your own stories about this topic - and check out my tech-forward legal and business advisory services firm at creativemedia.biz. I work with leading players in the brave new tech-forward media and entertainment worlds of AI and Web3, among others.

This is Peter's first weekly NFT litigation update - a 5 minute overview that tracks his weekly NFT Legal Update newsletter that goes out every Monday. Peter discusses the key NFT cases to watch, where they stand, and why they matter to everyone in the NFT ecosystem (as of September 21, 2022).Reach out to Peter at Creative Media with updates of your own - or to schedule a call to discuss your own NFT business or legal issues. He can be reached at peter@creativemedia.biz. Peter is a Harvard Law graduate, former General Counsel of a multi-billion dollar operating division of Universal Studios, IP and entertainment lawyer, and overall legal and business advisor and expert in the worlds of media, music, entertainment and tech (including web3/nfts).

In this special episode, Peter gives an update and overview of the key legal and business issues in the complex and ever-evolving world of NFTs. He also discusses how best to solve for the complexity of international roll-outs where each territory plays by different rules of the game. This episode is for everyone who is in the web3/NFT ecosystem - creators, entrepreneurs, executives, partners, developers, publishers, service providers and platforms (or looking into, or interested in, the world of web3 and NFTs).  Peter is a Harvard Law graduate and former General Counsel of a multi-billion dollar operating division of Universal Studios. He also practiced IP and entertainment law at major law firms. He works deeply in the world of web3 and NFTs, among others. Check out Peter's legal and business services firm Creative Media (and follow Peter on Twitter @pcsathy). Also - subscribe to Peter's "NFT Legal Update" newsletter - the first exclusively focused on the key legal issues in the world of NFTs.

When we think of NFTs, we think of virtual art, collectibles and communities enabled, authenticated and verified on the blockchain. But NFTs can be tied to physical, tangible goods as well via the blockchain - to easily verify ownership of, and authenticate, artworks (like paintings) and just about anything else. And OOD is the first company placing physical and tangible collectibles (artwork, music, media and sports memorabilia like trading cards) front and center and first (rather than as merely an add-on). Co-founder and CEO Mike Bebel, a media-tech pioneer, joins Peter for a fascinating conversation about OOD's new blockchain-enabled, story-driven physical collectibles marketplace - and why it works both with the demand side of the collectible market (collectors) and the supply side (artists, creators, athletes and music, media and sports companies).Follow Peter Csathy on Twitter @pcsathyAnd check out Creative Media, his media, music, entertainment and tech business and legal services venture.And check out all episodes of "Fearless Media," follow and share episodes.

Forget advertising-driven streaming video business models - and even subscription-based models. At least that's what new web3/NFT blockchain-based streaming film and TV service Rewarded.TV wants. The company has introduced an entirely new "Watch to Earn" business model by which viewers get PAID and rewarded simply for watching. The more they watch, the more they earn. Think this is fantasy? Well, think again. The video games business is already being rocked by its controversial "Play to Earn" model, with notorious game Axie Infinity leading the way. So how should we think about all of this? Real (or not)? Good for the entertainment industry and consumers (or not)? Peter lays out all the "pros" and "cons" in this special episode of "Fearless Media." As always, check out Peter's Creative Media - and follow Peter on Twitter.

Welcome to Peter's 1st "Fearless Media" podcast "QUICK TAKE" - where Peter discusses a hot media/entertainment/tech story in real time. First stop - Netflix - and its recently announced Q1 earnings that were eye-opening to many.After surprising Netflix's Q1, many think streaming content spending will go down. WRONG! The need for differentiated exclusive content goes UP for media companies to break out of the pack in our increasingly hyper-competitive streaming-driven media world. And FRANCHISE IP is the ultimate weapon. That is where the mega-focus and mega-content dollars will flow via an almost existential "Less is More" content strategy - less sheer volume (fewer titles), but more impact (franchises that immediately grab our attention via instant name and "brand" recognition, and built in audiences). In this special episode, Peter will analyze the forces at work - the numbers that back it up - and the unique power of IP/literary franchises and "brand names" (renowned authors, for example) to change the game and power massive future success across the globe, across all platforms (including emerging new ones), for decades to come. You can follow Peter on Twitter @pcsathy. And check out Peter's two firms CREATV Media and music-focused Deep Cuts Media.

Fan Controlled Football (FCF) just scored a $40 million Series A financing round from crypto kings Animoca Brands and Delphi Digital. But FCF is not just a Web3/NFT/blockchain story (although it is that too). FCF is the ultimate John Madden football - where fantasy football meets IRL. Founder/CEO Sohrob Farudi joins me to discuss it all - and how their tech empowers thousands of fans to not only crowd-source (and decide) a team's name and logo, but also to call the plays for real football players who play on real football fields - all in real time. FCF even gives fans an opportunity to invest in a fractional share of ownership of the team they help to build. FCF is a fascinating company that brings to life the true, full promise of the metaverse - integrating virtual worlds with the physical world into one seamless experience where the fans control everything. And there is no more special bond than fans with their favorite sports teams. Learn more about FCF at https://www.fcf.io/ Learn more about me and CREATV Media.

Sam Englebardt, General Partner of leading interactive entertainment and Web3 venture firm Galaxy Interactive, joins Peter for a wide-ranging interview. Sam discusses Galaxy Interactive's sector focus and approach - Web3 - NFTs - DAOs - the Metaverse - and their overall impact on our lives and society. It is a candid interview about how our lives will evolve in our increasingly digital and immersive world. Follow Peter on Twitter @pcsathySubscribe to Peter's free monthly newsletterCheck out Peter's bio on LinkedInLearn more about Peter and his firms CREATV Media and music-focused Deep Cuts MediaAnd check out Peter's music-focused podcast "The Story Behind The Song" on the Consequence podcast network

Leading Web3 investor and entrepreneur Michael Gord, co-founder of GDA Capital and the Metaverse Group (a leading virtual real estate company for the metaverse economy), joins CREATV Media's Peter Csathy for an overview of the massive and very real new investment world of virtual real estate in our increasingly metaverse world. Gord explains the opportunity (and some of the leading players in it), why virtual real estate is very real and lasting, and why it is analogous to the early days of the Internet. He also answers the tough questions of skeptics, explains why Zuckerberg's vision of a fully immersive metaverse is completely wrong, gives his own very different and surprising vision for the metaverse, and identifies some of the hottest "under the radar" Web3 companies and trends to follow. Follow Peter on Twitter @pcsathySubscribe to Peter's free monthly newsletterCheck out Peter's bio on LinkedInLearn more about Peter and his firms CREATV Media and music-focused Deep Cuts MediaAnd check out Peter's music-focused podcast "The Story Behind The Song" on the Consequence podcast network

Dmitry Shapiro, co-founder and CEO of Koji -- the app store for the Creator Economy, and the world's most powerful Link In bio platform -- joins Peter for an overview and demo of Koji (including its upcoming NFT capabilities). Koji just recently raised a new $20 million Series B financing - and is one of Peter's favorite "must watch" companies in the world of media, technology, the Creator Economy and Web3. Learn more about Peter and his firms CREATV Media and music-focused Deep Cuts Media. And subscribe to his free monthly newsletter.

Peter discusses Web3, NFTs, DAOs, the Metaverse and the Creator Economy (and how they will transform the media, music and entertainment business) - and artist/fan relationships - at the Burbank Tech Talks (1-26-22). Follow Peter on Twitter @pcsathy - subscribe to his "Fearless Media" podcast on all platforms - and learn more about Peter's firms CREATV Media and music-focused Deep Cuts Media at creatv.media and deepcutsmedia.com.

Arun Maini (aka Mrwhosetheboss) - one of the world's leading tech voices and tech YouTubers (with 10 million subscribers, 1+ billion video views) - joins Peter for a thought-provoking discussion about the Metaverse, Web3, NFTs, DAOs (and their overall sobering impact on society - and our humanity). Check out Arun's YouTube channel Mrwhosetheboss and Peter's companies CREATV Media  and music-focused Deep Cuts Media  - and also Peter's music-focused podcast "The Story Behind The Song" on the Consequence Podcast Network  (interviews with iconic artists like Blondie, Tears For Fears, Gary Numan, Lindsey Buckingham, Neil Finn, X).

CryptoPunks' first rapper and overall "King" SPOTTIE WIFI i joins  Peter and crypto investor Jacob Holmers for a discussion of NFTs and how they will transform the music industry (and the overall media business in general). Don't let SPOTTIE's "face" fool you. He is a true Web 3.0 pioneer - and this discussion (and what SPOTTIE is doing) applies to all Creators - including all Artists and Musicians. Now, with NFTs, Artists of all kind (musicians, film producers, game producers) can create a direct relationship with their audience and superfans - including via direct financing/investment and direct distribution. They can even give their audience/superfans an opportunity to share in the value they help to create (via actual ownership in the Artist's/Creator's works). Learn more about Peter and his firm CREATV Media at creatv.media and his music-focused firm Deep Cuts Media at deepcutsmedia.com

Sebastian Park, co-founder of BITKRAFT Ventures and Infinite Canvas, joins Peter for a discussion about how Web 3.0 will transform the world of media and entertainment - and, in particular, how Creators will be able to go directly to their audience and superfans to engage with them (and monetize them) via NFTs, DeFi and other direct-to-consumer modes enabled by the blockchain. In this special session, Sebastian gives a full presentation of what Patreon's CEO Jack Conte calls "The 2nd Renaissance" - i.e., the feedback loop between tech and Creators that drives the expansion of Creator-type jobs and changes how society interacts with media and influence. You can follow Peter @pcsathy - also check out Peter's Deep Cuts Media (deepcutsmedia.com) and CREATV Media (creatv.media). The video version of this episode can also be found on YouTube at https://youtu.be/6a1lYWHOz1Y.SHOW LESS

NFTs are no fad. They are here to stay - and they will radically transform the world for Creators, Artists, their content/IP, and their superfans. They already are. In this episode, I give an overview about the decentralized Web 3.0 world of NFTs in the world of media and entertainment. It just may transform the way you think about NFTs and the blockchain that fuels them. NFTs aren't just what you think they are (Beeple and visual images). They can be membership into exclusive clubs with exclusive benefits that rise in value, and can be re-sold. They also can give the NFT token holder actual ownership interest in the IP/content itself (and give the superfan/collector the ability to directly finance new art and content). Creators love them. The mega middlemen platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Apple - that built their trillion dollar plus valuations on the backs of your content/IP - certainly don't. NFTs enable Creators and Artists to take back the power (and dollars) to where they belong – i.e., to the individual(s) who created the IP or experience in the first place. 

In this special year-end episode, I lay out my 10 predictions for media and entertainment in 2022. Just when we thought we were out(side), it (Covid) pulls us back in(side)! (Yes, a Godfather Part III reference to start things off!). While nothing is more powerful than real physical human connection, our increasingly tech-driven virtual world was the big story for media and entertainment in 2021. In particular, this past year marked the mass “coming out” party for an entirely new kind of transformational decentralized blockchain-enabled Web 3.0 world. And in the world of media, the headline blockchain story took its form in so-called non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Will the blockchain's adoption in media accelerate in 2022? My Magic 8-Ball says “Signs point to ‘YES'.” And that is my prediction #1. If you like my "Fearless Media" podcast - and want to hear more - please rate, share and subscribe to it.

Ultra Marathon Man Dean Karnazes – whose superhuman feats have blown minds and motivated millions around the world - joins Peter for a discussion about how he does what he does. But most importantly, why he does what he does (and universal themes about what really matters in life - which may help you identify your own priorities that matter to you). Dean defines, in every sense of the word, what it means to be "Fearless." He is a legend in the world of endurance sports. He has run 350 miles straight, without sleeping. 50 marathons in 50 consecutive days in all 50 states. 3,000 miles across the U.S. from Disneyland to NYC in 75 days (averaging more than 40 miles per day). He has even run a marathon to the South Pole without snowshoes! He next plans to run from the bottom of the Dead Sea to the top of Mt. Everest. But Dean is so much more. He is a multiple New York Times bestselling author and media figure – appearing on 60 Minutes and all the major late night and daytime talk shows. And he is a US Athlete Ambassador in overseas sports diplomacy. It is a fascinating conversation with an extreme sports legend.

In this very special and deeply personal episode, Peter interview great indie band Manchester Orchestra's singer, chief songwriter and guitarist Andy Hull and lead guitarist (and brother-in-law) Robert McDowell about the band's latest great album "The Million Masks of God." The album's themes encapsulate the entire cycle of life - from birth to the after-life. Peter reveals that his mother, Eva, just recently passed away from her 5 year battle with cancer – and Manchester Orchestra's McDowell, lost his father to cancer as they recorded the album. Hull, McDowell and Peter not only have a track by track discussion of the album (and what the lyrics mean to the writers of it). The core of their discussion is about the infinite meanings and impact those same lyrics can have on an artist's audience. It is an interview about love, loss, and the deep power of music to console and to heal. Peter wrote a companion about this interview for VARIETY – an article titled “Love, Loss & Music: How Manchester Orchestra's Songs of Solace Helped a Grieving Son Heal." You can find that at https://variety.com/2021/music/opinion/manchester-orchestra-songs-death-solace-1235048577/ .

Award-winning media, entertainment & tech journalist Dawn Chmielewski (Sr. Editor for Forbes) joins Peter for a lively conversation about the life of a journalist (and how journalism has evolved over the past decades as a result of our tech-transformed social media and streaming "always on" world). Dawn discusses what it's like to do what she does, how she does it, and the pros and cons of today's journalism. She also discusses how she got into the world of journalism in the first place (and gives insights to others who hope to become a journalist and PR). And she discusses what it takes to succeed. Learn more about CREATV U at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

Award-winning music supervisor Thomas Golubic ("Breaking Bad," "The Walking Dead," "Six Feet Under") joins Peter for a live conversation and Q&A about the life of a Hollywood music supervisor (and how he marries his sonic sensibilities with movie and television vision). In this live interactive CREATV U session, Thomas discusses what it's like to do what he does, how he does it, and the overall fundamental role music plays in all movies, television and video projects. He also discusses how he got into the world of music supervision in the first place (and gives insights to others who hope to become one). And he discusses what it takes to succeed. It's a fascinating journey. Learn more about CREATV U at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

Critically-acclaimed filmmaker, playwright and overall creative force Alice Austen joins Peter for a conversation about the creative life of filmmaking (from ideation, to financing, to execution, to the next project). She gives advice to young filmmakers about how to get their first scripts and films in the right hands and noticed (and ultimately produced). Finally, in this CREATV U session, Alice answers questions and discusses her very own inspirational "road less traveled" professional journey - living 3 careers (first as an international lawyer, then as an award-winning playwright, and now as a critically-acclaimed indie filmmaker). Learn more about CREATV University at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

Fearless music-tech pioneer and serial entrepreneur Benji Rogers joins me for a wide-ranging discussion of how technology is transforming the world of music both for artists and fans - with a focus on NFTs (and Benji's contrarian skepticism ... he explains why), Artificial Intelligence (including automated song-writing), and democratized musicianship via new technology that requires no practice or training. Benji also answers questions in this live CREATV University Q&A session. Learn more about CREATV U at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university and follow me (Peter) on Twitter @pcsathy

Prepare for your mind to be blown. If you aren't familiar with so-called "synthetic media," you need to be. Synthetic media in all its forms - AI-driven digital humans, virtual beings, deep fakes - will transform Hollywood (and our lives). They already are. But you haven't seen anything yet. Fearless media-tech innovator and entrepreneur Victor Riparbelli, CEO of Synthesia (one of the leading innovators in this new AI-driven video world), joins me to discuss Synthesia's technology today - and where synthetic media will go in the next ten years. This all raises questions about the meaning of "creativity" and the impact on the creative community (and impacts on our lives). What happens to the "soul" of creativity when all of us can create Hollywood quality movies from our bedrooms - and when real human actors are no longer needed to play the leading roles?  We discuss it all in this fascinating live CREATV University discussion. Learn more about CREATV U at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

Nicholas Selz - who heads up brand strategy and product marketing for YouTube - joins me  in this live CREATV University session for a fascinating and very different conversation and Q&A about (1) five media & entertainment trends Nick sees that will disrupt not only the industry, but our worlds in general (and blow your minds in myriad ways that you likely do not foresee), and (2) the impact on humanity - and philosophical implications - raised by those five trends. Nick is a deep thinker and visionary whom I respect - who fearlessly shares his thoughts and innovates. Learn more about CREATV University and its Mission at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

Glenn Fogel is CEO of Booking Holdings - the largest travel company in the world (Booking.com, Priceline, Kayak, Agoda, OpenTable, RentalCars.com). In this live CREATV University session, Glenn joins me to discuss what it's like to be a corporate titan and run a $100 billion company - especially a travel company during a global lockdown in a worldwide pandemic. Glenn discusses crisis management, and how he stays sane personally. He also discusses his own fearless professional journey, and how he overcame major adversity. Glenn and Peter also discuss the future of travel post-Covid - and how travel is forever changed because of it. Learn more about CREATV University at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

Now that Q1's explosive earnings are under our belts in the world of media and tech, CREATV Media Chairman Peter Csathy lays out what we've learned in the fascinating "Streaming Wars" amongst giants that dominate Hollywood. Just 18 months ago, reigning champ Netflix played relatively alone. But that was then, this is now. Now four other global giants - Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus & HBO Max (plus several more) - place Netflix directly in their crosshairs as streaming has become core to their long-term strategies. So Peter handicaps all these mega-players and identifies how they're trending for the rest of 2021.

Emmy and Peabody Award-winning creative executive and visionary Evan Shapiro - who has fearlessly produced and developed 150 TV, etc. series (including "Portlandia") - joins Peter for a live, no holds barred conversation and Q&A about the overall "shape" of the media universe and its major players (and how his career took him to "Portlandia", National Lampoon and beyond). In this live CREATV University session, Evan - the ultimate media "insider's," outsider - also answers questions posed to him by CREATV U students (and gives insights about pursuing careers in media and entertainment). Learn more about CREATV University at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

SNL alum, comedian, actor, writer, musician Fred Armisen joins Peter for a journey through Fred's life and entertainment career. In this CREATV University session, Fred discusses how he began his career (as a punk rock drummer), fearlessly broke through into comedy and SNL, how he develops his characters, and his overall creative process. He takes us into the world of Portlandia, Documentary Now, and Los Espookys - but, with every journey somehow ending up with music front and center (Ian Rubbish & Blue Jean Committee, anyone)? Learn more about CREATV University and its mission to help and inspire young people who are passionate about pursuing careers in music, entertainment, media and tech at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

Marketing and branding expert Geoff Cottrill - a long-time Chief Marketing Officer and senior executive at Converse, Coca-Cola and other major brands - joins Peter for a live CREATV University conversation and Q&A about Geoff's insights. How should marketers/branding specialists think of advertising in this multi-platform world? How should they think of their customers? How can they be successful? And what defines "success"? Geoff also takes us down a journey through his fearless career, lessons learned along the way, how he incorporated his love for music all along the way, and how young people can break out in the world of marketing. Learn more about CREATV U and its mission at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

Rick Farman, co-founder of live music festival and entertainment experiential company Superfly (producers of Bonnaroo & Outside Lands), joins Peter in this CREATV University session to discuss his journey about how he and his partners fearlessly started Bonnaroo & created Superfly. Rick and Peter also discuss the impact of Covid-19 on musicians and the live music and festival industry, what musicians can do right now in a non-touring world, and where the live music and event industry goes from here. Finally, Rick and Peter discuss innovations in the music industry today that are re-imagining the music industry of tomorrow (and lay out some of their favorite companies who are changing the game). Learn more about CREATV University at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

Instagram's Head of Music, Perry Bashkoff, joins Peter for a conversation and Q&A about Instagram Music, new and upcoming features, how artists can use Instagram to expand and monetize their fans, and how Perry broke into the music industry and fearlessly built his impressive career. In this CREATV University session, Perry also gives advice to young people who want to break into the music and entertainment industry - his very own "best practices". CREATV University (CREATV U) is a hub of learning, access, internships and jobs that is entirely free to college and graduate students who are passionate about exploring careers in the worlds of media, entertainment, music and tech. Learn more at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

Music and tech "Renaissance Man" Troy Carter - who has managed Lady Gaga and John Legend among other superstars, led Artist relations at Spotify, and is an overall music and tech innovator - joins Peter for an inspiring conversation about his career. In this CREATV University session, Troy takes us on a candid journey through his "highs" and "lows" - and how he dug himself out of past failures to fearlessly re-imagine his career several times and take it to new levels. He also gives advice to young people who want to break into the music and entertainment industry - including how to land that first gig (and succeed in it). CREATV University (CREATV U) is a hub of learning, access, internships and jobs that is entirely free to college and graduate students who are passionate about exploring careers in the worlds of media, entertainment, music and tech. Learn more at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

Peter reveals his renown "10 Predictions for Media, Entertainment & Tech" for 2021 in this special year-end episode - and discusses each in detail, covering all sectors of the media and entertainment business (video/movies/television, music, games/esports, immersive/VR/AR, AI, synthetic media and much more). Which sectors - and which companies - will be the "winners" and "losers" in 2021 after this unprecedented year of disruption? Learn more about Peter, his firm CREATV Media and his "give back" CREATV University at www.creatv.media.

Jon Skogmo, founder & CEO of Jukin' Media -- one of the leading media companies in the world of user-generated content -- joins Peter for a live conversation and CREATV University Q&A about Jon's entrepreneurial journey and what it takes to innovate and succeed in the ever-changing world of media and tech. Jon candidly discusses what he has learned along the way -- the good, the bad, the ugly - including raising capital, building teams, scaling businesses, and trying to stay sane amidst it all. Jon, one of Peter's favorite and most authentic entrepreneurs, gives important insights into choosing an entrepreneurial life that follows a road less traveled. You can learn more about CREATV University at http://www.creatv.media/creatv-university.

If ever there were a time for DEVO, THIS is that de-evolutionary time!  In this episode, Peter interviews iconoclastic New Wave band DEVO's founding member, co-songwriter and co-lead singer Gerald Casale to learn the real story behind the surprising hit song "Whip It."  Gerald also discusses how "Whip It" from the band's 3rd album "Freedom of Choice" - which hit its 40th year milestone in 2020 - represented a sea change to electronic dance music from the band's earlier guitar-driven songs.  Gerald similarly delves into the song "Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA" from that earlier second album (and discusses its origins as well).  Finally, Gerald and Peter discuss DEVO's relevance and impact today - DEVO's future plans for tomorrow - and the de-evolutionary years ahead.

We all watch Netflix, and we all love it.  After all, what's not to love (especially when we are locked in our homes)?  But, as invincible as this streaming giant seems, it isn't.  No company is.  The Blockbusters and Kodaks of the world remind us of that.  In this provocative episode, Peter takes the bear's contrarian argument about Netflix and its prospects.  He lays out Netflix's very real, and very significant, vulnerabilities.  Peter also identifies potential ways those vulnerabilities can be addressed and risks mitigated.  So can Netflix go it alone in the long-run?  Or will a much bigger fish ultimately swallow it up?  Listen and then place your bets.

John Evershed, founder of adult animation company Mondo Media and one of the leading experts in the adult animation space, sits down with Peter in this live CREATV University session to give his advice about how best to pursue fulfilling careers in the worlds of entertainment, media and tech. John uses his own non-linear journey to emphasize key universal "take-aways" for the benefit of young people who want to break into the business - including the power of relationships and mentorships and pursuing a meaningful and authentic life fueled by passion. Learn more about CREATV Media at www.creatv.media.

Scott Rupp, founding General Partner of BITKRAFT Ventures - one of the leading venture capital firms in the world of esports and games - joins Peter to give an overview of that massive entertainment sector that dwarfs the movie and music industries.  He also discusses the future of esports and games and how the music industry - and other entertainment sectors - can benefit by actively playing in the worlds of esports and games.  Scott also answers questions posed by guests in this live CREATV University session - and explains why he chose the song "Peace Frog" by The Doors to kick off the session for guests before it begins (stumping Peter in the process). To learn more, visit CREATV Media at www.creatv.media.

Academy Award & Emmy-winning film and TV producer Chris Donahue -- who teaches film both at UCLA Extension and Chapman University -- joins Peter to discuss his perspectives about what is missing from the curriculum of most film schools -- and how to fix it (which he calls "revolution", not "evolution").  In this live CREATV University session, Chris also answers questions posed by film school students (and others interested in applying). He also lays out his own creative and professional journey and why he chose the song "California" by U2 to precede the session as guests waited for it to begin. To go deeper and learn more, visit www.creatv.media.

Rabia Abedin, who oversees diversity initiatives and early career programs at DreamWorks Animation, joins Peter to discuss today's realities of diversity in the media and entertainment business (and what DreamWorks and other companies are doing today to make the industry more inclusive and representative). Rabia also discusses breaking into the entertainment business, DreamWorks' innovative early career programs for young people. She also answers questions posed live during this CREATV University session - and explains why she chose the song "My Shot" from "Hamilton" as the song that preceded the session as guests waited for it to begin. To learn more, visit CREATV Media at www.creatv.media.

Peter interviews German DJ Boris Brejcha about his revolutionary upcoming October 24th global livestreamed event - where Boris will stream 3 separate concerts in 3 different time zones around the globe - and only charge fans 1 EURO for it. Boris is changing the game in this grand music experiment that charges his fans less, to reach more of them - and to give them an opportunity for hope and inspiration during these unprecedented times. To learn more, visit www.creatv.media.

CEO/Founder John Petrocelli of BulldogDM -- which is the leading premium high quality livestreaming company -- joins Peter to discuss the power and opportunity of livestreaming for musicians, advertisers and brands.  John, who is one of the leading experts in the world of livestreaming, digs into specific music and entertainment case studies and success stories - as well as industry "best practices."  To go deeper and learn more, visit www.creatv.media. 

Long-time Artist manager, A&R executive and music festival relations executive Rachel Cragg - who has worked with musical artists ranging from Beastie Boys to Radical Face - joins Peter for a live CREATV U session and Q&A about her insights into the music business. Rachel discusses her "secret formula" for optimizing the chances of artists getting their songs heard (and building an audience) in our streaming-led world dominated by Spotify and others. She also discusses how she broke into (and succeeded in) the industry, how artists are coping during the pandemic's halt to all touring, and new ways for artists to engage with their fans and earn a living. To go deeper and learn more, visit www.creatv.media.

CEO/Founder L.C. Crowley of Trioscope Studios -- which produces hybrid live action/animated content for Netflix and others -- joins Peter for a live CREATV University Q&A about developing your own system to realize your creative, professional, and personal/life goals and potential. L.C. also lays out new content and programming possibilities in our streaming-first entertainment world. He also explains why he chose the song "When I Paint My Masterpiece" by The Band to be his pre-session song as the online audience waited for his interview to begin. To go deeper and learn more, visit www.creatv.media. 

Jennie Morris, Senior Vice President of Content Strategy at HBO Max, joins Peter to discuss her unexpected professional journey that ultimately led her to a top programming role in one of the biggest streaming video services and stories of the year. Jennie has held ever-escalating executive roles in leading traditional and tech-driven entertainment companies over the years (including Facebook). She shares insights along the way in this live streamed CREATV University session that culminates with a career approach she calls "finding your jealousy." She also explains why she chose the song "This Town" by The Go-Go's as the pre-session song as the online audience waited for the interview to begin. To go deeper and learn more, visit www.creatv.media.