The past year witnessed a significant increase in diverse storytelling, with more representation of underrepresented groups in film and television. This shift is evident in the success of projects like:

On the 28th, exactly one week after he posted it, Leo went back to the attic. He found another hard drive, same date: "23 12 28 - BLOOPERS." He plugged it in.

What makes the entertainment content of 23 12 28 unique is the "fragmentation of attention." Unlike previous decades where a single TV special might capture the nation, media consumption on this day was highly personalized.

The final week of 2023 saw several major titles vying for the top spot during the busy holiday corridor: Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

This date fell during the "dead week" between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, a period historically known for low ratings and reruns. However, looking back from the present vantage point, was actually a pressure cooker for what would become the dominant trends in entertainment content and popular media for the following year.

While the public focused on finished products, inside the editing bays on December 28, 2023, a silent revolution was happening. This was the first holiday season where major studios used to patch incomplete projects (due to the strikes).