Hollywood Studios Embrace Live Experiences Amid Film, TV Gloom
Netflix Inc. has had over 70 marriage proposals at the Queen's Ball, a touring version of its hit show Bridgerton.
The events, which involve picking an attendee to be honored by the queen, are frequently posted online, according to Greg Lombardo, who heads the live experiences business at the streaming TV service.
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