"Grab the (microwaved) popcorn and let's get down to business."
Disney is releasing its live-action remake "Mulan" on Disney+, with potentially groundbreaking implications for how tentpole films are usually released. dot.LA's Kelly O'Grady runs down what to watch for.
Tinder schedules an apocalyptic swipe night event in multiple countries.
Oracle has close ties to the Trump administration. Here's what it could mean for its TikTok bid.
Could AI-drawn districts end our gerrymandering problems?
Riot Games has a crew of avatar influencers to promote its games.
Save the date! The inaugural dot.LA Summit will take place on October 27th & 28th!
What Mulan Could Mean the Future of Movie Distribution
Mulan's debut is a watershed moment for Disney and may foreshadow how movie releases might play out in the future. Here's how to evaluate whether it's a success. Read more >>
An 'Early Tsunami Warning' in Hiring Data
Despite some encouraging unemployment numbers, recent data from LinkedIn and L.A.-based ZipRecruiter contain unsettling signs for the future. Read more >>
TikTok Employee Files for Trump Injunction
Attorneys representing a TikTok employee asked a federal judge late Thursday to hit pause on the viral video app's ban while his lawsuit against President Donald Trump is heard. Read more >>
Catch Up on This Week's Top 5 Stories with Our Video Recap
dot.LA chief host and correspondent Kelly O'Grady takes you through the key points of the top five headlines. Watch her recap and read the stories below:
* TikTok, Influencer Panic and the Transformation of the Celebrity Economy
* Analysis: What Mulan Could Mean for Disney+ and the Future of Movie Distribution
* As Uber and Lyft Battle California Law, Texas Ride-Hailing Startups See Opportunity in LA
* Eaze Adds LA-Based Cannabis Startups to Its Equity Program and Platform
* OK Play Says It's a Kids App Parents Won't Feel Guilty About
Nominate Innovators for dot.LA's Startup Awards
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural "dot.LA Startup Awards 2020," a celebration of the most innovative people and companies in the L.A. startup and tech community on Wednesday, October 28th. See the award categories and nominate companies >>
Strategy Session: Is South LA the Next Tech Hub?
Join us at 11 a.m. PST on Wednesday, September 9th for our next Strategy Session. We'll talk with founders about the challenges they face, their efforts to find capital and what the future holds. Speakers to be announced. Sign up >>
Save the Date: The 2020 dot.LA Summit
Our inaugural dot.LA Summit is coming up on October 27th & 28th. The virtual gathering will include cutting-edge programming, fast pitch competitions, a live awards show, networking, workshops, social events and more! The Summit will feature the most disruptive and innovative L.A.-based startups. Early Access - Register here >>