Picture this: You’re at the movies with friends—but the movie is more like a game with a narrative. You feel like you’re in the movie because your seat gets hot when there’s a fire on screen. And everyone can see and hear the movie in whatever language they choose. That scenario could represent the future of video entertainment: immersive, gamified, and diverse. Check out the latest edition of The Next Normal to see what and how you’ll watch tomorrow, and dive deeper with these insights.
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