# Media Mega Tributes Paul Newman Film Festival, Magazine Covers, Hockey Games By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-newman-tribute References: [chinadaily.cn](http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/showbiz/2008-10/01/content_7072487.htm) Paul Newman tributes are hitting major magazines and television networks as the media tries to capitalize on the death of a megastar. A Paul Newman [film festival will air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffinspired-food-beverage) on Turner Classic Movies. USA Today had a multiple page tribute of the life and career of Paul Newman. The Anaheim Ducks [stopped a hockey game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hockey-song) to show a clip of Paul Newman in the movie "Slap Shot." People magazine rushed to put together a [huge special issue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comic-con) with blue-eyed Paul Newman on a blue background. *Bio Remembers: Paul Newman* will air on the Bio Channel. People magazine will release a 96 page soft cover book about Paul Newman on October 11. The Sundance Channel founded by Paul Newman and Robert Redford will rebroadcast interviews of the two. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity Tribute:** Opportunity for media companies to create multi-platform tributes to capitalize on the death of a megastar like Paul Newman. - **Film Festival Revival:** Opportunity for film festivals to showcase the works and legacy of iconic actors like Paul Newman to attract audience and media attention. - **Special Edition Publications:** Opportunity for magazines to release special editions or dedicated issues featuring iconic celebrities like Paul Newman to engage readers and boost sales. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Media & Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for the media industry to explore new formats, platforms, and content strategies for celebrity tributes. - **Film Festivals:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for film festivals to curate unique screenings, events, and experiences highlighting iconic actors and their contributions. - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for magazine publishers to produce special editions, commemorative publications, and collector's items centered around celebrities' lives and legacies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Branded Women's Basketball Sponsorships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmans-own.md) - [Actor-Honoring Boot Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-wing-x-steve-mcqueen-classic-moc.md) - [Social Good Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmans-own-pasta-sauces.md) - [Film Chronicle Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moviepass-moviecrash.md) - [Actor-Honoring Blockchain Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-late-robin-williams.md) - [Cinematic Cereal Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheaties-marty-supreme.md) - [Interactive Hologram Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comic-con.md) - [Highly-Immersive Artist Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dennis-hopper.md) - [Foundation-Supporting Food Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmans-own-1.md)