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Remaking Hollywood

Building a Better Movie Business

It's the iconic American industry. But audiences are vanishing, piracy is soaring, and new technology is treacherous. Can Tinseltown innovate its way out of trouble?

The New Wave

A digital tsunami is hitting Tinseltown, and the old guard is holding on for dear life. But a new generation of up-and-comers has arrived. Here are 10 who know how to surf.

Peer-to-peer: The Problem is the Solution

The future of film distribution will take a cue from the pirates of today.

Attack of the Baby Pixars

Digital animation isn't the cozy little world it used to be. Now lots of people are trying it--and trying to shoot the big studios' lights out.

Profiles of the Baby Pixars

Four new contenders for Pixar's throne.

A Foreign Affair

Global markets used to be an afterthought in Hollywood--not anymore.

Maverick Mogul

As he builds his own digital version of the vertically integrated movie studio, Broadcast.com founder Mark Cuban is questioning everything about the business--and naturally ticking a lot of people off.

Slideshow: The 10 Hottest Minds in Hollywood

Can Tinseltown innovate its way out of trouble? Here are 10 who know how to disrupt the film industry.

Bob Nardelli is Watching

He's a by-the-numbers GE vet--but he has turned massive, unwieldy Home Depot into an innovation machine.

The Case for Fanaticism

At Danish electronics maker Bang & Olufsen, design always wins. Is that any way to run a business?

Algorhythm and Blues

How Pandora's matching service cuts the chaos of digital music.

The Seoul of Design

Samsung used to be known for cheap knockoff electronics. Now it's a red-hot global brand, thanks to sleek, bold, and beautiful products. It transformed itself by opening to the outside world--and looking deep within its Korean heart.

Creative Confinement

Since 1907, artists have been retreating to a little colony in the woods of New Hampshire. All they want is some peace and quiet.

Fast Talk: Creative to the Core

What's it like when your job depends on generating new ideas, inspiring others to do the same, and figuring out how to use the result? Creativity is the essence of business--and the elixir of these five leaders.

Is Print Doomed?

A blogger and a magazine exec square off. Is paper too one-way in an interactive world, or will the Web actually beathe new life into dead trees?

Poet-in-chief

Once, Dana Gioia sold Jell-O. And he wrote poetry. Now, he's got a high-profile job that demands both skill sets.

Is Your Boss Killing You?

New research suggests that employees who see their bosses as unfair may be at significantly greater risk for heart disease. Here's how to fight back.

SlideShow: Coolest Gadgets of 2005

Take a look at the most interesting gadgets that appeared in Fast Company magazine this year.

SlideShow: Top Creative Minds of 2005

Here are some of the most fascinating people that appeared in Fast Company magazine this year.

SlideShow: 2005 Holiday Gift Guide

Seventeen gadgets that will add cheer to your holiday.

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The Wisdom of Crowds (Beta Version)

Open-source idea generation. Transparency. Democracy. Sounds great--but can it work in a business?

Escape From Cell-Block Hell

Shopping for a cell phone? You're in for some pain. Soon, though, Mort Rosenthal may deliver a better solution.

Juan Fernando Aguilar: Top Banana

America's favorite banana might soon be wiped out. In Honduras, breeder Juan Fernando Aguillar is searching for a replacement.

Survey: The New Offshore Threat

Will innovative MP3 player design be enough to keep America on top?

Brilliant Biotech

Our Innovation Scorecard takes a look at one of the hottest industries around, and comes up with four companies to watch.

Making Smarter Marketers

A new advertising master's program isn't for agency types. It hopes to produce more creative clients.

Masters of Disaster

One British production company has excelled at turning fictional global catastrophes into compelling prime-time television.

It's a Gaming Console! It's an Entertainment Hub!

And believe it or not, Microsoft's new Xbox 360 plays both roles really well.

Green Thumbs

Whether you're into socially responsible investing or just want to shop with a clear conscience, these bloggers will help you turn green into gold.

Coin-op Nation

Toilet paper from a vending machine? Here's one hot trend that won't catch on in the United States.

No Gurus Allowed

Thirty big thinkers gather in Copenhagen to change the world with design.

Datebook

Critical calendar listings for December 2005.

The Future of Death

Funeral directors and cemeteries have discovered technology. That's good, sort of. . . .

Playbook

Working for the Enemy

How to cope when your biggest rival snaps you up.

Water Cooler: Fat Talk

The Fast Company roundup of what you'll be talking about this month when you talk about work.

Engineering the Great Escape

Moving from one job to another en masse isn't just for bankers anymore.

Meet Me in the Lobby

Hip furniture, free Internet, and no time limit--why guerrilla hotel meet-ups in public spaces are all the rage.

Long Time Coming

Tissot's new Navigator 3000 is the watch for time-zone travelers.

I'd Give an Eyetooth . . .

...for a new Bluetooth wireless headset. We review two of the latest, sleekest models.

Reading List: Get Back in the Box

If you've been thinking outside the box, this month's book may make you stop.

Other Recommended Reading

Spark and Knockoff.

The Corporate Shrink

Your beloved, fearless leader unexpectedly jumps ship. Now what?

Attitude Adjustment

Seeing yourself as the rest of the world does.

More Great Stuff

Editor's Letter: Hooray for Hollywood

This month's letter from the editor highlights the revolution taking place in the film industry.

Feedback

Letters. Updates. Advice.

A Bear Market for Courage

Each month this year, Fast Company has celebrated 10 years of publication by reviewing and updating one of our favorite editions from our first decade.

24-hour CEO People

Following the tireless Bob Nardelli.