: Unlike news media, entertainment allows for an emotional engagement that transcends generations and reaches mass audiences.
Here’s what today’s entertainment obsession says about us:
: Younger audiences are moving away from traditional TV toward video games, social video, and audio content like podcasts. Impact on Culture and Society
This explains the rise of "react content." A YouTuber watching a trailer for a movie that doesn't exist yet (a Fantastic Four teaser) will get more views than many actual films. The pleasure has shifted from experiencing the story to validating your interpretation of the story within a tribal community.