The Age of Bite-Size Entertainment; As the world goes mobile, get ready for more movies, books and music that can be snacked on in a single sitting

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April 11, 2013, 11:06 p.m. ET

The Age of Bite-Size Entertainment

As the world goes mobile, get ready for more movies, books and music that can be snacked on in a single sitting.

By JOHN JURGENSEN

When soap operas “All My Children” and “One Life to Live” come back to life online later this month, episodes will run for 30 minutes, about half as long as the hourlong blocks that ran on broadcast television for most of the shows’ 40-year run. Why? Because they’re likely to be watched on the go. Everyone is talking about the binge-viewing craze, but as people increasingly consume TV, movies, books and music on mobile devices, briefer is better. Shorter formats “are in-betweeners, the cream in the middle of the Oreo,” says Jeffrey Katzenberg, chief executive of DreamWorks Animation. Some of the biggest forces in entertainment are rushing out bite-size portions, not just to adapt to mobile technology but to test the appetite for heartier versions. If a serialized e-book catches fire, publishers will print the novel. A short film that goes viral on YouTube can lead to a feature film or television series. A well-received EP might prompt an album. Here’s a look at efforts underway across the entertainment industry to capitalize on the new snack-size portions.

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