Entertainment is anything that holds or captivates the attention of an audience. It can be as simple as a private movie screening or an intimate dinner party, or it can take on monumental proportions – such as a banquet accompanied by music and dance for thousands or a competition involving global participation. Entertainment is also a dynamic form, with familiar activities that have been turned into spectator sports and stories such as the tale of Scheherazade in the Persian professional storytelling tradition inspiring countless retellings through other media, including film, music and innovative video games.