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We are standing at a global crossroads. Technological advances are hurtling us out of the world we knew and into a future that nobody can predict. These changes are felt everywhere, but nowhere are they more visible than in the rapidly shifting entertainment business.
Every Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Dr. David Tully (Associate Professor and the Head of Media Department at Middlesex University Dubai) and Deema Maghalseh (Senior Lecturer in Film & Media at Middlesex University Dubai) welcome a new guest from across the global entertainment industry. From the unique vantage point of the UAE, they discuss entertainment business news, trends, and disruptions defining the future of film and television.
Join us every Friday at the Crossroads.
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When Headlines Compete with Algorithms, Who Really Controls the Narrative?
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May 22, 2026 |
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I Know I Like It, But Is It Art?: We Answer the Age-Old Question!
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May 15, 2026 |
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Can Storytelling Be Business Strategy?: Branding, Big Ideas, and the Art of Communication
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May 08, 2026 |
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Another Networking Event That Goes Nowhere? How a Newly Launched Creative Community Closes the Gap with Real Support
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May 01, 2026 |
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Kind Of Blue: Why Do We Need Music, Now More Than Ever?
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Sharjah Filmmaker Enters Oscar Spotlight
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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“Just Be Kind”: Can storytelling shine a light strong enough to change a Dark Future?
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Is There a Science to Oscar Prediction?: How To Predict The Winners
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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How Can You Write With Purpose? Storytelling at the Crossroads of Uncertainty
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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A Quiet Revolution: Can Misery Memoirs Empower and Heal?
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Laughter Out of Tears: Can Comedy Cross Borders That Tragedy Can’t?
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Third Eye Not Blind?: How Third-Culture Storytelling Is Changing the Industry
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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When Hollywood Meets Dubai: Can Pop Culture Be Exported?
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Defining the “Real” Challenge in Storytelling
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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How Production Companies Are Adopting AI In Film
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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From Oil To Oscars: How Did An Engineer Find His Way Into Cinema?
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Jan 16, 2026 |