#franchises

#franchises

The 16-team model calls for 12 permanent franchises, Aivagolozu said. He listed current target countries as Britain (with the potential host cities there being London and Manchester), France (Paris and Lyon), Spain (Madrid and Barcelona), Italy (Rome and Milan), Germany (Munich and Berlin), Greece (Athens) and Turkey (Istanbul). No deals with any city or club have been formally announced by the NBA at this point.

Horror and true crime lead, but they're flanked by tentpole titles and global stories that extend beyond seasonal viewing and into marquee cultural conversation. Monster: The Ed Gein Story is positioned to spark discourse around the myth and media impact of one of America's most notorious criminals, while The Monster of Florence turns Italy's decades-long investigation into serialized, binge-ready narrative.

AI can't really make stories that are enduring. The biggest pain point is getting an audience. There's wonderful stuff being done. I'm not sure anyone's getting to see it.

"When you think about Fable, when you think about Gears, when you think about Forza, I mean, these are franchises that have been really part of what makes Xbox what it is today," said Spencer.

Hollywood's upcoming summer lineup showcases a mixture of sequels and original works, emphasizing the ease of franchising when the content feels fresh, amidst a sea of remakes.