Studios are embracing short-form video while platforms push into premium content.
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Hollywood and tech platforms are converging as studios chase new formats and talent while social apps add more premium programming.
Why it matters: The feedback loop is reshaping the definition of TV.
Axios Media Inc., 2026
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