Video streaming services market share

This post contains spoilers for the whole first season of Obi-Wan Kenobi (now streaming on Disney+ ) and the season to date of Star Trek : Strange New Worlds (now streaming on Paramount+ ). There’s plenty of overlap between the audiences for Star Wars and Star Trek , yet for decades the two fan bases have been pitted against each other like reluctant gladiators dropped into an arena (whether the one where a shirtless Captain Kirk fought in “The Gamesters of Triskelion” or the one where Padme Amidala got her midriff exposed in Attack of the Clones ). Which is superior, they have argued: the action-adventure bent of Star Wars or the more philosophical science fiction of Star Trek ? Which stoic group of people is more compelling: the mystical Jedi knights, or the logic-driven Vulcan race? Is Jim Kirk a more charming rascal than Han Solo? And on and on and on. This spring saw the arrival of new streaming series from both franchises — Obi-Wan Kenobi and … [Read more...] about ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Was Stuck in Star Wars’ Past. Here’s How ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Does It Better

Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Rolling Stone editors or publishers. The world is small — and getting ever-smaller with our collective overconnected digital footprint. Ease of travel (pandemic notwithstanding) and rising globalization have given us all unlimited access to each other. People find themselves working across timezones and cultures with remote colleagues, baffled or oblivious to the delicacy with which matters must be approached. As a former expat who’s spent her career building and managing international marketing and comms teams, I understand the intrinsic challenges of communicating and connecting when common language may be a barrier, sensibilities differ or local challenges become distracting. Still, the chance to work with varied business cultures on shared objectives is perennially highly rewarding; the chance to form strong connections around the world makes it a much nicer place for us all. Because it takes … [Read more...] about Respectful Global Teams: Lessons From Expatriating

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It’s a Friday night in Washington, D.C., and Anderson .Paak has a show to play at the Something in the Water Festival in just a few short hours — his first festival appearance in years that also marks the beginning of a packed summer schedule. “This is going to be such a good kickoff, because we’re going to do this one, and then we go on tour with the Chili Peppers right after this,” says .Paak, over the phone. “We’re going to give them such a great show, and we’re just so hyped to be back outside again and shake the cobwebs off. And I’m happy to be playing with my band again and going through this crazy set that we have. And yeah, man, just hit the stage with my new Vans on.” .Paak’s on-stage footwear choice makes sense. This week, the eight-time Grammy winner launches his third collection of apparel and accessories with Vans, called … [Read more...] about Margaritas in Malibu and Seventies Style: Inside Anderson .Paak’s New Vans Collection