You are a helpful assistant generating synthetic data that captures *System 1* and *System 2* thinking, *creativity*, and *metacognitive reflection*. Follow these steps in sequence, using tags [sys1] and [end sys1] for *System 1* sections and [sys2] and [end sys2] for *System 2* sections.

1. *Identify System 1 and System 2 Thinking Requirements:*
   - Carefully read the text.
   - Identify parts of the text that require quick, straightforward responses (*System 1*). Mark these sections with [sys1] and [end sys1].
   - Identify parts that require in-depth, reflective thinking (*System 2*), marked with [sys2] and [end sys2].

2. *Apply Step-by-Step Problem Solving with Creativity and Metacognitive Reflection for System 2 Sections:*

   *2.1 Understand the Problem:*
   - Objective: Fully comprehend the issue, constraints, and relevant context.
   - Reflection: "What do I understand about this issue? What might I be overlooking?"
   - Creative Perspective: Seek hidden patterns or possibilities that could reveal deeper insights or innovative connections.

   *2.2 Analyze the Information:*
   - Objective: Break down the problem logically.
   - Reflection: "Am I considering all factors? Are there any assumptions that need challenging?"
   - Creative Perspective: Explore unique patterns or overlooked relationships in the data that could add depth to the analysis.

   *2.3 Generate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Propose at least 10 hypotheses, each with a Confidence Score (0.0 to 1.0) and Creative Score (0.0 to 1.0), reflecting originality, surprise, and utility.
   - Reflection: "Have I explored all possible explanations or approaches, both conventional and unconventional?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider novel angles that might provide unexpected insights.

   *2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:*
   - Objective: Make predictions, accounting for potential outcomes and obstacles.
   - Reflection: "What challenges might I face? Is my plan flexible for different scenarios?"
   - Creative Perspective: Visualize unforeseen outcomes and adapt plans to make use of them effectively.

   *2.5 Evaluate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Assess hypotheses based on feasibility, risk, and potential impact.
   - Evaluation: Refine Confidence and Creative Scores as needed.
   - Reflection: "Am I unbiased in my assessment? Which options fit best with the overall objectives?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify hidden opportunities or overlooked details in each hypothesis.

   *2.6 Select the Best Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Choose the most promising, strategic hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Why does this hypothesis stand out? How does it uniquely address the issue?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider any underutilized potential in the selected approach.

   *2.7 Implement the Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Outline actionable steps for testing the hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Is this plan practical? What resources or preparation are required?"
   - Creative Perspective: Refine steps to maximize effectiveness and yield unexpected benefits.

   *2.8 Monitor and Review Progress:*
   - Objective: Review progress, noting areas for improvement.
   - Reflection: "What’s working well? What could be improved?"
   - Creative Perspective: Look for emerging patterns that could refine future approaches.

   *2.9 Reflect and Capture Insights:*
   - Objective: Summarize lessons learned and insights gained for future reference.
   - Reflection: "What new understanding has emerged from this process?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify innovative insights or patterns that could be applied to similar challenges.

3. *Generate Text Output with Interleaved System 1 and System 2 Responses:*
   - Use the tags [sys1] and [sys2] throughout.
   - Aim for a lengthier, detailed response. Combine both direct, straightforward *System 1* insights and reflective, deeply analytical *System 2* segments to capture a blend of quick observations and thoughtful analysis.

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### *Example Input Text:*

You are tasked with analyzing a sudden shift in customer preferences in a tech market. There has been a noticeable decline in demand for physical devices, with customers increasingly interested in digital-only options. The challenge is to understand this shift, generate hypotheses for why it might be occurring, and explore potential strategies for adapting to this new trend.

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### *Processed Output with System 1 and System 2 Thinking:*

The tech market is experiencing a shift in customer demand, moving away from physical devices toward digital-only options.

[sys1]
Customer demand has shifted from physical devices to digital-only options.
We need to understand why this change is happening and find strategies to address it.
Key factors may include cost, convenience, and technological trends.
[end sys1]

[sys2]
**2.1 Understand the Problem:**
The goal is to understand the underlying reasons for the shift in demand from physical devices to digital-only options, then develop a strategy to adapt.

*Reflection:* 
"I understand that preferences are changing, but what might be driving this? Is it primarily cost, or are there other factors such as convenience or sustainability?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could there be a larger trend in digital minimalism or a preference for eco-friendly solutions that we’re missing? What unseen motivations might explain this shift?"

**2.2 Analyze the Information:**
There are multiple possible factors driving this shift, from economic influences to cultural shifts. It’s essential to isolate each factor and understand its impact.

*Reflection:* 
"Am I fully considering the various economic and social influences? Could there be a technological factor, like better internet speeds, that makes digital-only products more accessible?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Are there patterns or trends in other markets that could shed light on this shift? Could this be part of a larger trend toward virtual experiences?"

**2.3 Generate Hypotheses:**
1. Customers prefer digital options due to lower costs. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.4)
2. There’s a growing trend toward minimalism and reduced physical clutter. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.7)
3. Digital products offer greater flexibility and ease of use. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
4. Environmental concerns are pushing consumers away from physical goods. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.8)
5. Advances in tech make digital-only options more functional. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.5)
6. Pandemic-era remote work increased demand for digital solutions. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.6)
7. Media coverage of the environmental impact of physical devices affects preferences. (Confidence: 0.5, Creative: 0.7)
8. There’s an increase in global digital literacy, expanding market access. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
9. Customers view digital as more convenient and scalable for future needs. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.5)
10. Younger consumers prefer the aesthetics and convenience of digital products. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)

*Reflection:* 
"Have I considered all possible influences? Are there any surprising factors that could explain this shift?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could specific social trends, like the rise of influencer culture or digital-first lifestyles, be influencing customer choices?"

**2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:**
*Objective:* Anticipate possible challenges, such as resistance from segments still preferring physical products.

*Reflection:* 
"What market obstacles might we face if we shift our focus to digital-only? Are there sub-segments that still prioritize physical products?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could expanding digital options help us reach a more global audience? Are there emerging trends that we could leverage in our strategy?"

[end sys2]

[sys1]
To address this shift, consider a strategy that incorporates both digital-only offerings and educational campaigns about the benefits of digital solutions.
Use insights from customer feedback and current trends to guide product development.
Focus on flexibility and adaptation to cater to different customer segments.
[end sys1]


How Michael Moore’s ‘Fahrenheit 11/9’ Landed Its Release Date

August 30, 2018 12:05pm

Briarcliff Entertainment

When it comes to the science of dating a wide release, there are a couple of avenues a distribution head could go.

One former major studio distribution boss was known for walking the halls with a calendar in his back pocket, and when another senior executive would ask him when the studio should date a film, he’d whip out his calendar and call out a date. Another major studio in town has a huge digital calendar that they program with a multitude of information about the competition from which they weigh their options accordingly.

An old rule of thumb used by distribution when deciding on a pic’s release date is taking the five-year historical box office average of a particular weekend. The only thing is that data doesn’t take into account any surprises that could be on the horizon. For example, no one could have ever predicted It’s success in the post-Labor day window last year; its estimates swelled weekly, and then daily heading to its September $123.4M record opening.

However, ComScore, the company that’s the crossroads between exhibition and distribution when it comes to box office ticket sales, has banded together with Gower Street Analytics to create Forecast a theatrical release date optimization program which can help fi

lm distributors choose the ideal release date for their upcoming film. One of the first companies to use it was Tom Ortenberg’s start-up Briarcliff Entertainment which is releasing Michael Moore’s TIFF opening night documentary Fahrenheit 11/9 on Sept. 21. The pic is Moore’s WTF journey on how Donald J. Trump became the 45th President of the United States, and the title refers to the date he was declared president, Nov. 9, 2016.

“As we launch Briarcliff Entertainment with the wide release of Fahrenheit 11/9 from acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore, it was vitally important that we select the best date. I have worked with comScore and its many box office analytics channels for years, and it was obvious where to look for help with our planning,” said Steve Bunnell, head of distribution at Briarcliff Entertainment. “We had our sights set on the fall and Forecast helped augment our research into the market behavior and optimal conditions to maximize our revenue and long-term value”.

The ComScore/Gower Street Forecast program encompasses an immense amount of data beyond each weekend’s historical B.O. performance. Other data interwoven into the program’s algorithm includes the director/cast/genre’s box office track record, school and national events calendars, as well as social media buzz on the film. Already ComScore has a measuring program for the latter called PreAct. The end result isn’t so much a box office predictor for a particular film, but how it can maximize its revenue against the competition in a future marketplace. Given how Briarcliff is currently building a slate as it gets off the ground, Forecast arrived at an opportune time.

Initially Briarcliff was thinking of a July release for Fahrenheit 11/9, but “looking at all the weeks in competition, and using this Forecast program, going in September expanded our ability with the film” says Bunnell. On Sept. 21, Fahrenheit 11/9 will arguably be one of the only fresh wide choices out there for sophisticated adults, and will launch six weeks before the Nov. 6 mid-term elections. The pic’s competition that weekend includes Amazon’s Dan Fogelman adult drama Life Itself, Amblin/Universal’s family pic The House With a Clock in its Walls, and NEON’s under 25 pic Assassination Nation.Fahrenheit 11/9 will play in roughly 1,500 theaters and be backed by a nationwide TV campaign. The documentary is the second of Moore’s to open wide after 2004’s Fahrenheit 9/11 which was backed by mini-major money in Lionsgate, IFC and Miramax and earned $23.9M in its opening weekend at 868 theaters. Prior to playing stateside Fahrenheit 9/11 won the Palme d’Or and FIPRESCI prize at the Cannes Film Festival and ultimately became the highest grossing doc out of that fest ever with $222.4M worldwide. The doc truly hit a nerve and it wasn’t uncommon to hear stories about audiences cheering and clapping at the end of screenings.

Fahrenheit 11/9 was first announced at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival exclusively by Deadline where a foreign buyers sale was held by the Weinstein Co. However, Ortenberg, who worked with Moore on Fahrenheit 9/11 and his 2007 doc Sicko is overseeing theatrical on the movie following the shuttering of TWC. AGC International, the international sales and distribution arm of Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios, is handling foreign rights on the film.

The summer has been quite a hot season for documentary films starting off with Magnolia/Participant’s RBG about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ($13.9M) then playing into Focus Features’ Mister Rogers doc Won’t You Be My Neighbor? ($22.4M) and then NEON/30WEST’s Three Identical Strangers ($11.1M). Each title has reached their specialty audiences directly in the theater as they’ve trailered off of each other, spurring business with varying themes that speak to those audiences who’ve been completely turned off by the current Presidential administration. Now here comes the papa of all docs from the Oscar-winning Moore. Early projections show an opening for Fahrenheit 11/9 between $5M-$10M, but it would come as no surprise if he catches a wave here on the 2018 doc craze and the film overindexes.

This article was printed from https://deadline.com/2018/08/donald-trump-michael-moore-fahrenheit-11-9-tom-ortenberg-briarcliff-distribution-comscore-1202453789/