Could blockchain technology and NFT collections have what it takes to go up against the established media forces, like Hollywood?
Year of sponsorships: Celebrities who embraced crypto in 2021
From Matt Damon appearing in a TV spot for Crypto.com to Kim Kardashian shilling EthereumMax, 2021 saw celebrities with higher profiles getting into crypto.
Nifty News: Ulbricht’s NFT bids top 261 ETH, Irishman producer funds movies with NFTs
Polygon has ramped up its NFT gaming plans with GameOn partnership, Irishman producer launches NFT firm to fund movies, and the Silk Road founder‘s NFT drop has fetched bids higher than $1 million.
‘Crypto Critic’ — Hollywood insider has a message for celebrities who shill token projects
According to Ben McKenzie, blockchain technology may still play an important role in the future of finance, but “rich and famous people pushing these products” haven’t yet earned the trust of investors.
Miramax sues Tarantino over ‘money grab’ Pulp Fiction NFTs
The film production company behind Pulp Fiction called Quentin Tarantino’s plans to make NFTs based on the film a “deliberate, premeditated, short-term money grab.”
CryptoPunks creators sign with top Hollywood agents, as sales top $305M in a week
Larva Labs’ blockchain-created IP is set for Hollywood after the firm signed a representation deal with United Talent Agency for CryptoPunks, Meebits and Authoglyphs.
NFT animation ‘Stoner Cats’ preps for launch following delay
After a false start yesterday, the Stoner Cats team say they’re now ready for take two.
Hollywood elite will receive NFTs in recognition of upcoming awards ceremony
Among the digital artwork is a piece created as a tribute to late actor Chadwick Boseman, with the proceeds from the auction benefitting the Colon Cancer Foundation.
A Wannabe Netflix Raised $575 Million on Ethereum – Then Ditched Crypto
From yachting with Selena Gomez to doling out TaTaTu tokens to movie stars, one producer’s road to Hollywood was paved with ICO excess.