Entertaiment is a broad subject that encompasses a multitude of activities. It has the potential to create powerful positive influences in society as well as negative impacts. It also has the ability to cross over different mediums and demonstrate a nearly unlimited potential for creative remix. This is especially true of familiar forms such as music, art, film, games and literature.
The word “entertainment” is derived from the Medieval Latin, intertenere or to hold inside. It is an apt etymology since entertainment often involves exposing the breast.
While business is down in many areas of the entertainment industry, independent recording artists, producers and filmmakers continue to thrive by utilizing digital technology to create, distribute and market their works. Moreover, consumers are bargain hunting in the online classifieds and loading up their iPods through the exchange of music with friends and peers.