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FeaturedViu just proved microdramas aren't a fad. 20% of its long-form users already snack on Viu Shorts. Here's what that means for streaming, branded content, and AI in vertical entertainment.
July 14, 2026
InsightVertical dramas fail retention for structural, not budget, reasons. A breakdown of the six most common drop-off triggers and what high-performing series do differently.
July 14, 2026
Insight9:16 rewrites screen acting. Facial architecture, eye lines, blocking, chemistry, editability — how to cast performers who thrive in a compressed portrait frame.
July 14, 2026
InsightThe next wave of vertical drama isn't translation, it's localisation. How Sea Star's London + Istanbul infrastructure and accent-ready casting adapt Chinese microdramas for Western audiences.
July 14, 2026
FeaturedWhile the Human vs. AI debate dominates headlines, the hard data on AI verticals from HOLYWATER reveals three industry reshaping shifts. Here's what we're taking from the numbers.
June 5, 2026
FeaturedNBCUniversal's Bravo and Peacock have officially entered the microdrama space via ReelShort. Here's why that move validates the 9:16 revolution.
June 5, 2026
