Smartphone-induced anxiety may be tied to reliance on social media
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According to Interpret data, nearly a third of Gen Z consumers rank social media as their primary form of communication with friends and family.
Interpret Weekly: Asia Entertainment 10/18/2021
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Bona Film Group China Film Co. Dongyang LETV Huaer A patriotic war film, The Battle at Lake Changjin, earned $73 million between Friday and Sunday to extend its cumulative total to $769 million since being released on Sept. 30. The film is already the fourth biggest film in Chinese history. In second place, My Country, […]
Netflix acquires its first ever game studio, Night School Studio
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The developer behind adventure game Oxenfree appears to be a good fit for the Netflix audience.
Esports viewership growth is being driven by women, older gamers
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According to Interpret data, the esports market has been seeing a broadening demographic over the past year.
Geico’s new spot leverages cameo from The Muppets’ Animal
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The company may be seeking to gain more business from Gen X and older crowds who favor competing insurance brands, according to Interpret data.
Netflix’s Squid Game could be its biggest show ever
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Interpret data shows drama as a top watched TV genre across multiple streaming services, second only to comedy.
Amazon’s Astro and Always Home Cam redefine home security
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With two new products, Amazon is bolstering its home security offerings with more comprehensive solutions.
Amazon challenges Apple, Samsung, and Google with upgraded Halo View fitness tracker
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The new wearable is priced aggressively at just $80 and comes with a year’s subscription to Amazon’s Halo Fitness and Halo Nutrition services.
Interpret Weekly: Asia Entertainment 10/11/2021
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Bona Film Group China Film Co. Enlight Pictures Even as the National Day holiday season wound to an end, Changjin scored $109 million over the weekend. That gave it a cumulative total of $633 million, making it the fourth highest-grossing film in 2021, earned since Sept. 30. The only 2021 titles outscoring Changjin in the […]
Pokémon Unite looks to an expanded audience on mobile
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Interpret data shows high fanship for Pokémon among both console/PC gamers and mobile gamers.