Andrew Wallenstein

Chief Media Analyst, Luminate Intelligence (formerly known as Variety Intelligence Platform); Adjunct Professor, Syracuse University

los angeles, california, united states

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Editor/writer/commentator with a deep understanding of the worlds of media, entertainment and technology. Also have substantial newsroom management experience, melding the fundamentals of journalism with the demands of Internet publishing. Equally comfortable in front of the camera or behind a keyboard.

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Israeli Entertainment Industry Confronts Its Crisis at New Festival

The TV series “Tehran” returns to Apple TV next week even though production wrapped back in 2023. What caused the postponement of this critically acclaimed drama depicting dueling espionage efforts between Israel and Iran was never specified by the stream... See more

variety.com•Andrew Wallenstein•Jan 2, 2026

Curiosity Stream Isn't Just an SVOD Venture - It's an AI Licensing Pioneer | Luminate

When it comes to competitors, 10-year-old streaming service Curiosity Stream has more than its fair share in the factual entertainment category. From giants such as Netflix to niche players including MagellanTV, nonfiction content has no single source tha... See more

luminatedata.com•Andrew Wallenstein•Nov 3, 2025

Anne Sweeney Revisits Landmark Disney-Apple iPod Licensing Deal

On Oct. 12, 2005, Apple and Disney stunned the media world with an unprecedented deal to make primetime TV programming available on mobile device for digital purchase without needing an antennae or multichannel subscription to watch it. Twenty years later... See more

variety.com•Andrew Wallenstein•Oct 10, 2025

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Master Of Science, Journalism at Columbia University - Graduate School Of JournalismGraduated: 1996

Bachelor Of Science, Journalism at Queen'S UniversityGraduated: 1995

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