: The musical biopic of Michael Jackson opens April 24 , expected to be one of the year's biggest cultural events.
Ten years ago, the entertainment landscape was a collection of distinct walled gardens. You watched movies in theaters, you binged dramas on cable, you played games on a console, and you scrolled through social media on your phone. These were separate industries with separate business models and separate audiences.
Popular media, which includes movies, TV shows, music, and books, has undergone significant changes in recent years. The way we consume popular media has become more diverse, with many people turning to online platforms and streaming services.