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Fast Forward

By Craig Leddy

Fast Forward

By Craig Leddy

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Long before Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube redefined entertainment, a team of innovators embarked on a groundbreaking mission: to create on-demand movie streaming, interactive shopping, and virtual gaming through the visionary concept of interactive television. Spearheaded by Time Warner CEO Jerry Levin, the ambitious Full Service Network (FSN) sought to outpace media moguls, including cable pioneer John Malone and Microsoft's Bill Gates, in a race for digital dominance. In 1994 the developers risked it all to unveil the first-ever on-demand movies to a global press corps. Behind the scenes, their cutting-edge network teetered on the brink of collapse, threatening a public humiliation. In Fast Forward: The Birth of Video Streaming, Media's Wild Child, renowned business journalist and television expert Craig Leddy reveals this thrilling story of innovation, teamwork, and resilience amid a backdrop of corporate hubris and greed. With unparalleled insight, Leddy connects the trailblazing efforts of the early digital pioneers to the streaming revolution that still is disrupting entertainment and culture. Their successes, failures, and lessons offer timeless wisdom for navigating today's digital business landscape.
Product details
Number of Pages:
242
Release Date:
2025-09-23
Publication Date:
2025-09-23
Publisher:
Koehler Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798888248669
Weight:
549 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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