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Netflix Premiere of ‘Maniac’ Features Pharmaceutical Facilities, Scientists and Supercomputers

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Wait staff and brand ambassadors donned uniforms that the scientists wore in the series. On the left is a recreation of GRTA, the supercomputer who serves as the facilitator of the characters’ mental journeys. Consumers were invited to have a seat, pick up a headset and converse with the empathetic supercomputer, which was run by actors and comedians behind the scenes. (Photo credit: Dimitrios Kambouris for Getty Images)

A typical movie or series premiere tends to follow a familiar format. There is the red carpet walk ahead of the event and then a cocktail hour before the screening. Finally, food is served, drinks are…

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