HBO’s Richard Plepler and Author Malcolm Gladwell Convene at EMC Kick-Off

Incoming HBO CEO Richard Plepler and best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell came together at HBS last Tuesday for a lively discussion on the future of television at the Entertainment & Media Summit Kick-Off. Students were still jostling for floor seats in an overflowing Aldrich classroom when Gladwell, sensing the energy in the room, began with a… Continue reading HBO’s Richard Plepler and Author Malcolm Gladwell Convene at EMC Kick-Off

The Latest on the Oscar Race: Some Early Favorites, but a Long Way to Go

We’re still a long way from the Academy Awards (Feb. 24), but the race for best picture is starting to take shape.  As a reminder, these days the Academy nominates ‘between 5 and 10 films’, allowing it to capture some of the more non-traditional fan-favorites (films like The Dark Knight) without risking watering down the… Continue reading The Latest on the Oscar Race: Some Early Favorites, but a Long Way to Go