The way we consume media and entertainment has changed dramatically in recent years, with new technologies and the meteoric rise of so-called over-the-top, or OTT, content revolutionising the industry. The Future of Media & Entertainment special report, published in The Times, explores the impact the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation will have on tailoring entertainment to audiences, as well as the impact of movements such as #MeToo and Time’s Up on the media landscape. Also featured is an article on China’s rise as a media powerhouse and an infographic on what the future of media and entertainment could look like
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