Creativity

Creativity And Innovation In Entertainment, Advertising, And Pop Culture

Why David Arquette’s wrestling doc is a love letter to the sport, himself—and you

‘You Cannot Kill David Arquette’ tracks the actor’s return to wrestling after his controversial career in the sport back in 2000.

Why David Arquette’s wrestling doc is a love letter to the sport, himself—and you

Hulu’s ‘The Binge’ revives the raucous, raunchy high-school comedy—and there’s more coming

How Jeremy Garelick, founder of American High, created the Blumhouse of high-school comedies to revive the racy John Hughes genre.

Hulu’s ‘The Binge’ revives the raucous, raunchy high-school comedy—and there’s more coming

The one-day sports strike is a wake-up call for every brand profiting from athletes

NBA players’ action should force all the companies in the world of sports to reckon with how far their values actually go.

Please, ‘The Daily Show,’ don’t count soon-to-be-ex-presidents ’til they hatch

The late-night news satire took out a full-page ad in major newspapers Thursday morning all but claiming Trump’s defeat. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Please, ‘The Daily Show,’ don’t count soon-to-be-ex-presidents ’til they hatch

These ad makers are hell-bent on taking down Trump. Here’s who has the goods

By now, you’ve probably heard of the Lincoln Project. It’s just one of several operations dedicated to defeating Donald Trump. For various reasons.

These ad makers are hell-bent on taking down Trump. Here’s who has the goods

‘Class Action Park’ captures the wildest, wettest—and most dangerous—amusement park ever

Action Park is equal parts famous and infamous for its unregulated rides—and its HBO Max documentary captures the 1980s teen movie of it all.

‘Class Action Park’ captures the wildest, wettest—and most dangerous—amusement park ever

Disney wants to help brands reach its Black and brown audience more effectively

A new partnership with Translation aims to meet brands’ urgency to connect with culture—and more diverse consumers.

Disney wants to help brands reach its Black and brown audience more effectively

EA has seen the future of esports, and it’s shorter, celeb-filled, and for more than just dudes

Inside the video-game giant’s reinvention of its esports strategy to be more surprising, more inclusive, and more like TV.

EA has seen the future of esports, and it’s shorter, celeb-filled, and for more than just dudes

The RNC—like Trump himself—is too scattershot (and delusional) to hit its target

As we head into day two of the Republican National Convention, expect more of a smooth production, yet steeped in conflicting messages and its own reality.

The RNC—like Trump himself—is too scattershot (and delusional) to hit its target

Ntwrk virtual Transfer event wants to re-create the magic of a ComplexCon for the COVID era

Ntwrk’s virtual festival will feature panels, DJ sets, and, of course, shoppable hype gear—including a live social drop on TikTok.

Ntwrk virtual Transfer event wants to re-create the magic of a ComplexCon for the COVID era

Netflix’s ‘Emily’s Wonder Lab’ helps parents amid back-to-school panic

The experiment-driven, sprightly series will give homeschooling parents exactly what they need to keep their kids engaged for a science lesson.

Netflix’s ‘Emily’s Wonder Lab’ helps parents amid back-to-school panic

Another YouTuber corrects Scorsese’s ‘Irishman’ de-aging, and it’s embarrassing for Netflix

All signs seem to indicate that Scorsese and Netflix paid way too much for De Niro’s distracting, uh, youthful glow in ‘The Irishman.’

Another YouTuber corrects Scorsese’s ‘Irishman’ de-aging, and it’s embarrassing for Netflix

For Jay Z’s Roc Nation, social justice is personal

Inside Roc Nation, there’s Team Roc, a group that’s driving the company’s social-justice initiatives through bespoke campaigns.

For Jay Z’s Roc Nation, social justice is personal

Loving ‘Lovecraft Country’? 7 underrated movies featuring Black horror you need to see

Now is the time to enjoy some catharsis and revel in horror from the Black perspective.

Loving ‘Lovecraft Country’? 7 underrated movies featuring Black horror you need to see

Who said it? Ethan Hawke’s ‘Tesla’ or Tesla-worshipping Elon Musk?

A new arthouse biopic reveals so much about the figure who inspired Elon Musk’s car company, one might have difficulty telling the two inventors apart.

Who said it? Ethan Hawke’s ‘Tesla’ or Tesla-worshipping Elon Musk?

Trump’s ‘Washington Post’ ad buy stands in stark contrast to paper’s motto, sparks furious debate

Democracy dies in advertising dollars, apparently.

Trump’s ‘Washington Post’ ad buy stands in stark contrast to paper’s motto, sparks furious debate

HBO Max’s ‘Singletown’ is a fantasy show for couples in quarantine

The new series divides five couples who’ve hit a crossroads, and encourages them to date around while living near each other. What a dream/nightmare!

HBO Max’s ‘Singletown’ is a fantasy show for couples in quarantine

Movie fans passionately weigh in on the best uses of color in cinema history

A prompt from the Toronto International Film Festival’s account just made Twitter a more colorful space.

Movie fans passionately weigh in on the best uses of color in cinema history

Jemele Hill and Cari Champion will not ‘Stick to Sports’ on their Vice late-night show

The former ESPN anchors have a new late-night show on Vice—and they’re not holding anything back.

Jemele Hill and Cari Champion will not ‘Stick to Sports’ on their Vice late-night show

Netflix’s ‘High Score’ is as immersive and engaging as the video games that inspired it

The new docuseries, which premieres today, goes deep on the people and stories behind the history of video games, with a style that will level up your attention.

Netflix’s ‘High Score’ is as immersive and engaging as the video games that inspired it

Impact

Utility companies aren’t preparing for the right kind of disasters

NASA scientists explain what’s driving the decline in Arctic sea ice

This Nigerian startup sells solar-powered batteries at corner stores

News

Why everyone is mad about the new Super Mario Bros. movie

COVID-19 vs. flu symptoms: As delta variant spreads, keep these CDC pages handy for early signs

Why are bitcoin, ether, litecoin and other cryptos crashing? Blame China

Co.Design

The real story behind Afghanistan’s war rugs

Gap and Benetton once ruled fashion—and their success ultimately led to their demise

Innovation By Design

‘This was a life and death branding assignment’: On advertising for the COVID-19 age

Work Life

If you’ve got 15 minutes, here are 6 more productive ways to spend time on your phone

Leaders, don’t forget this time management technique as you bring workers back

Why everyone’s favorite personality test is BS