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'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the election
Read full article: 'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the electionComedian-actor Bill Burr will host the first post-election “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist Mk.
Netflix's subscriber growth is slowing, but its profit and stock price are still surging
Read full article: Netflix's subscriber growth is slowing, but its profit and stock price are still surgingNetflix says its subscriber growth slowed dramatically during the summer, a sign that the huge gains from the video-streaming service’s crackdown on freeloading viewers is tapering off.
What to stream: Coldplay, an unhinged Charlie Puth, 'Salem’s Lot,' Sarah Paulson and NHL 25
Read full article: What to stream: Coldplay, an unhinged Charlie Puth, 'Salem’s Lot,' Sarah Paulson and NHL 25Coldplay’s 10th studio album, Charlie Puth starring as himself in Roku's mockumentary series “The Charlie Puth Show” and EA Sports' NHL 25 are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
Read full article: California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AICalifornia's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consent.
French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris'
Read full article: French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris'France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron is appearing as a surprise guest on the fourth season of the Netflix show “Emily in Paris,” parts of which were released on Thursday.
What to stream: Adam Sandler, John Legend, 'Only Murders in the Building' and Star Wars Outlaws
Read full article: What to stream: Adam Sandler, John Legend, 'Only Murders in the Building' and Star Wars OutlawsThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Adam Sandler’s first comedy special since 2018, Ryan Gosling's “The Fall Guy” comes to Peacock, and DJ and dance producer Zedd is back with an album after nearly a decade.
What to stream this week: Ice Spice, Ghostbusters, Bob Marley, Wayne Brady and new 'Futurama'
Read full article: What to stream this week: Ice Spice, Ghostbusters, Bob Marley, Wayne Brady and new 'Futurama'This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the long-awaited debut album from Ice Spice, the movie “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” mixing new and old franchise stars and Kate Upton hosts the new competition series “Dress My Tour,” where fashion and music intersect.
Netflix's subscriber and earnings growth gather more momentum as password-sharing crackdown pays off
Read full article: Netflix's subscriber and earnings growth gather more momentum as password-sharing crackdown pays offNetflix’s subscriber and earnings growth accelerated in its latest quarter as the video streaming service benefits from a crackdown on freeloading viewers, an expansion into advertising and an acclaimed programming lineup.
'Shogun' leads all Emmy nominees with 25 and 'The Bear' sets comedy series record with 23
Read full article: 'Shogun' leads all Emmy nominees with 25 and 'The Bear' sets comedy series record with 23“The Bear” has gone on a tear at Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations with a comedy-series record 23, and “Shogun” led all nominees with 25 in a dominant year across categories for FX.
Hot dog-eating champs Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will go head-to head in a Netflix special
Read full article: Hot dog-eating champs Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will go head-to head in a Netflix specialNetflix has announced a new hot dog-eating contest between rivals Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayaski.
Netflix's recipe for success includes 'secret sauce' spiced with Silicon Valley savvy
Read full article: Netflix's recipe for success includes 'secret sauce' spiced with Silicon Valley savvyAlthough its video streaming service sparkles with a Hollywood sheen, Netflix still taps its roots in Silicon Valley to stay a step ahead of traditional TV and movie studios.
Woman who says she's the real Martha from 'Baby Reindeer' sues Netflix for defamation
Read full article: Woman who says she's the real Martha from 'Baby Reindeer' sues Netflix for defamationA woman who says she is the inspiration for the relentless stalker at the center of Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” is suing the streaming giant for defamation and is seeking at least $170 million in damages.
CEOs got hefty pay raises in 2023, widening the gap with the workers they oversee
Read full article: CEOs got hefty pay raises in 2023, widening the gap with the workers they overseeThe typical compensation package for chief executives who run companies in the S&P 500 jumped nearly 13% last year, easily surpassing the gains for workers at a time when inflation was putting considerable pressure on Americans’ budgets.
What to stream this weekend: 'Hit Man,' Tems, Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX and Star Wars: Hunters
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Hit Man,' Tems, Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX and Star Wars: HuntersThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Nigerian singer Tems' debut album, Dakota Johnson plays a woman questioning her sexuality in “AM I OK?”.
Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming season
Read full article: Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming seasonNetflix and the NFL announced a three-year deal for the streaming giant to carry games on Christmas Day.
What to stream this weekend: Zac Efron, Indigo Girls, 'Dark Matter,' 'Mother of the Bride'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Zac Efron, Indigo Girls, 'Dark Matter,' 'Mother of the Bride'This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a new documentary showing the Indigo Girls’ rise and subsequent marginalization, Joel Edgerton finding himself in an alternate timeline of his character's life in the limited series “Dark Matter” and a new “Pretty Little Liars” returns Thursday on Max.
Once dominant at CBS News before a bitter departure, Dan Rather makes his first return in 18 years
Read full article: Once dominant at CBS News before a bitter departure, Dan Rather makes his first return in 18 yearsDan Rather was synonymous with CBS News before the veteran anchorman left in bitterness in 2006, following a discredited report on then-President George W.
Publishing spinoff of 'Wednesday' has everything from tarot cards to 'Woeful Waffles'
Read full article: Publishing spinoff of 'Wednesday' has everything from tarot cards to 'Woeful Waffles'Penguin Random House is teaming with Amazon MGM Studios on a series of books based on “Wednesday,” the Emmy-winning Netflix hit about young Wednesday Addams of Addams Family fame.
What to stream this weekend: A Bon Jovi documentary, Idris Elba in 'Knuckles' and 'Anyone But You'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: A Bon Jovi documentary, Idris Elba in 'Knuckles' and 'Anyone But You'This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell hit romantic comedy “Anyone But You” hitting Netflix, two teen ghost detectives who appear in DC comic books star in their own series called “Dead Boy Detectives" and a documentary detailing Bon Jovi’s rise to fame, breakups and breakdowns.
Netflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers after another strong showing to begin 2024
Read full article: Netflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers after another strong showing to begin 2024Netflix gained another 9.3 million subscribers to start the year while its profit soared with the help of a still-emerging expansion into advertising, but caught investors off guard with a change that will make it more difficult to track the video streaming service’s future growth.
What to stream this weekend: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and 'Madu'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and 'Madu'This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Beyoncé's “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” a Amazon Prime docuseries about BTS member J-Hope and “Madu,” a documentary about a Nigerian boy who dreams of being a professional ballet dancer.
Jake Paul fight against Mike Tyson is announced for July 20 and will be streamed live on Netflix
Read full article: Jake Paul fight against Mike Tyson is announced for July 20 and will be streamed live on NetflixSocial media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium.
Inside the SAG Awards: A mostly celebratory mood for 1st show since historic strike
Read full article: Inside the SAG Awards: A mostly celebratory mood for 1st show since historic strikeInside the ballroom at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards, “Oppenheimer” was front and center — literally and figuratively — snagging the night’s top prize along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. Ahead of this year’s Academy Awards, Christopher Nolan’s summer blockbuster increasingly looks like the run-away favorite.
Tax-free status of movie, music and games traded online is on table as WTO nations meet in Abu Dhabi
Read full article: Tax-free status of movie, music and games traded online is on table as WTO nations meet in Abu DhabiAs the World Trade Organization opens its latest biannual meeting of government ministers on Monday, its longtime moratorium on duties on e-commerce products is coming under pressure like never before.
'Oppenheimer,' Lily Gladstone win at 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer,' Lily Gladstone win at 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards“Oppenheimer” continued to steamroll through Hollywood’s awards season on Saturday, winning the top prize, for outstanding cast, along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
🖥️ Most popular TV shows on Netflix last week
Read full article: 🖥️ Most popular TV shows on Netflix last weekIf you need proof that the latest batch of shows to trend on Netflix truly has something for everyone, know that we're about to dive into an alien dramedy, a Megan Fox controversy, and a rapper-turned-comedian's satire.
What to stream this weekend: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' 'Priscilla' and Dolly Parton's puppies
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' 'Priscilla' and Dolly Parton's puppiesThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from MGMT and Allie X, “Avatar: The Last Airbender” gets the live-action treatment from Netflix and the seventh and final season begins of the hospital drama “The Good Doctor.”.
🎞️ Most popular TV shows on Netflix last week
Read full article: 🎞️ Most popular TV shows on Netflix last weekA mix of originals and beloved sitcoms are climbing up Netflix's most recent chart of most-watched TV shows — and one particular Netflix Original arrived just in time for Valentine's Day on Feb. 8.
Your Florida Daily: Storms slam state, Netflix announces additional tax for Florida subscribers
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Storms slam state, Netflix announces additional tax for Florida subscribersThe streaming giant emailed users this week to alert them about an additional "state service tax."
New York Philharmonic will play excerpts from 'Maestro,' with Bradley Cooper conversation to follow
Read full article: New York Philharmonic will play excerpts from 'Maestro,' with Bradley Cooper conversation to followThe New York Philharmonic will play excerpts of music from the Academy Award-nominated “Maestro” on the life of former music director Leonard Bernstein on Feb. 14.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, led by gains in Chinese markets following policy moves
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, led by gains in Chinese markets following policy movesAsian shares are mostly higher, with Chinese stocks extending gains after Beijing announced a raft of policies to support sagging markets.
Netflix's gains 13M new global 4Q subscribers as it unwraps its best-ever holiday season results
Read full article: Netflix's gains 13M new global 4Q subscribers as it unwraps its best-ever holiday season resultsNetflix has registered its third-consecutive quarter of accelerating subscriber growth in the final three months of 2023.
WWE's 'Raw' is moving to Netflix next year in a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion
Read full article: WWE's 'Raw' is moving to Netflix next year in a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billionWWE’s weekly television show, “Raw,” will be moving to Netflix next year as part of a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion.
For Netflix documentaries, there’s no place like Sundance
Read full article: For Netflix documentaries, there’s no place like SundanceTen years after “The Square,” an acquisition that put Netflix documentaries on the map, the streamer is back at the Sundance Film Festival with an eye towards acquisitions and two very different originals.
'3 Body Problem' to open SXSW, 'The Fall Guy' also to premiere at Austin festival
Read full article: '3 Body Problem' to open SXSW, 'The Fall Guy' also to premiere at Austin festivalThe SXSW Film & TV Festival will open with premiere of “3 Body Problem,” the anticipated Netflix series from “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D.
What's streaming this weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, Super Mario and 'Ladies of the 80s'
Read full article: What's streaming this weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, Super Mario and 'Ladies of the 80s'This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Dove Cameron and Peter Gabriel, Harrison Ford’s last hurrah as Indiana Jones swings onto Disney+ and Elvis will be honored with a starry special “Christmas at Graceland” featuring Post Malone, Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown.
Hollywood's strikes are over, but a painful industry-wide transition isn't
Read full article: Hollywood's strikes are over, but a painful industry-wide transition isn'tHollywood’s months of labor unrest are coming to an end, but the post-strike landscape that awaits actors and writers may be far from happy-ever-after.
‘Free Solo’ filmmakers dive into narrative with thrilling swim drama ‘Nyad’
Read full article: ‘Free Solo’ filmmakers dive into narrative with thrilling swim drama ‘Nyad’Filmmakers Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin have given audiences thrilling, terrifying front-row seats to incredible feats of human ambition in their documentary work.
Disney to acquire the remainder of Hulu from Comcast for at least $8.6 billion
Read full article: Disney to acquire the remainder of Hulu from Comcast for at least $8.6 billionWalt Disney Co. said it will acquire a 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast for at least $8.6 billion, a deal that will give Disney full control of the streaming service.
New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for Nollywood
Read full article: New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and a boon for NollywoodA Nigerian action thriller that tells a gripping story of corruption and police brutality in Africa’s most populous country has reached record viewership numbers on Netflix charts globally.
Stock market today: Asian shares slip further as higher US 10-year Treasury yield pressures Wall St
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares slip further as higher US 10-year Treasury yield pressures Wall StAsian shares have retreated as the prospect of a 5% yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury for the first time since 2007 added to pressure on Wall Street.
Netflix's password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan
Read full article: Netflix's password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium planNetflix has disclosed summertime subscriber gains that surpassed analysts’ projections, signaling the video streaming service’s crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customers.
Hollywood writers vote to approve contract deal that ended strike as actors negotiate
Read full article: Hollywood writers vote to approve contract deal that ended strike as actors negotiateHollywood writers have voted almost unanimously to approve the contract agreement reached by their union leaders that ended a strike after nearly five months.
REPORT: Netflix plans to raise prices following Hollywood actor strike
Read full article: REPORT: Netflix plans to raise prices following Hollywood actor strikeThe streaming service expects to wait until the ongoing actor strikes end before going ahead with those increases, according to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal.
‘Tiger King’ animal trainer 'Doc' Antle gets suspended sentence for wildlife trafficking in Virginia
Read full article: ‘Tiger King’ animal trainer 'Doc' Antle gets suspended sentence for wildlife trafficking in VirginiaVirginia's attorney general says an animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has received a suspended two-year sentence after being convicted of wildlife trafficking.
What's streaming now: Drake, 'Fair Play,' Assassin’s Creed Mirage and William Friedkin's last film
Read full article: What's streaming now: Drake, 'Fair Play,' Assassin’s Creed Mirage and William Friedkin's last filmThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album by Drake and another by Reba McEntire playing acoustic covers, the corporate thriller “Fair Play” starring Phoebe Dynevor from “Bridgerton,” and “Jane the Virgin” scene-stealer Jaime Camil hosts a new game show on CBS called “Lotería Loca.”.
Netflix's DVD-by-mail service bows out as its red-and-white envelopes make their final trip
Read full article: Netflix's DVD-by-mail service bows out as its red-and-white envelopes make their final tripThe curtain is finally coming down on Netflix’s once-iconic DVD-by-mail service, a quarter century after the birth of a concept that obliterated Blockbuster video stores while providing a springboard into video streaming that has transformed entertainment.
Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers strike ends
Read full article: Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers strike endsHollywood actors will resume negotiations with studios and streaming services next week.
Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
Read full article: Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge themAmazon’s Prime Video will begin showing adds during shows and movies early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
4-H teams with Netflix's 'Spy Kids: Armageddon' to launch new learning platform Clover
Read full article: 4-H teams with Netflix's 'Spy Kids: Armageddon' to launch new learning platform CloverThe National 4-H Council is growing in a new direction – online – by launching its e-learning platform Clover with a collaboration with Netflix and its new movie “Spy Kids: Armageddon.”.
'Walking Dead' spinoffs, 'Interview With the Vampire' can resume with actors' union approval
Read full article: 'Walking Dead' spinoffs, 'Interview With the Vampire' can resume with actors' union approvalTwo spinoffs of “The Walking Dead” and the next season of “Interview With the Vampire” will be resuming production despite the Hollywood strikes after reaching a deal with the actors' union.
Composer Bernstein's children defend Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose after 'Maestro' is criticized
Read full article: Composer Bernstein's children defend Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose after 'Maestro' is criticizedAfter Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose in the trailer for the upcoming Leonard Bernstein biopic “Maestro” stoked criticism of antisemitism, the conductor’s children have come to the defense of the actor.
What to stream this weekend: 'Monkey King,' Stand Up to Cancer, 'No Hard Feelings,' Madden NFL 24
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Monkey King,' Stand Up to Cancer, 'No Hard Feelings,' Madden NFL 24This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Irish singer-songwriter Hozier and Idina Menzel, the animated “The Monkey King” from Stephen Chow and Jennifer Lawrence’s R-rated comedy “No Hard Feelings.”.
Striking screenwriters will resume negotiations with studios on Friday
Read full article: Striking screenwriters will resume negotiations with studios on FridayThe guild that represents striking film and television screenwriters says negotiations with major studios and streaming services will resume Friday.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as investors weigh weakness in the tech sector
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed as investors weigh weakness in the tech sectorShares are mixed in Asia after the rally on Wall Street fizzled with big declines for Tesla, Netflix and other big tech-oriented stocks.
Actors and writers strikes enter second week with no signs of a deal to get Hollywood working again
Read full article: Actors and writers strikes enter second week with no signs of a deal to get Hollywood working againThe combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters is entering its second week with no sign of a swift ending.
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan reports weaker than expected trade data
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as Japan reports weaker than expected trade dataAsian shares are mixed after Japan reported weaker than expected trade data for June, with imports falling nearly 13% from a year earlier.
Netflix's subscriber growth surges in a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying off
Read full article: Netflix's subscriber growth surges in a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying offNetflix enjoyed its biggest springtime spurt in subscribers since the early days of the pandemic three years ago, providing the latest sign that a recent crackdown on password sharing and the rollout of a cheaper subscription option are paying off.
Todd Haynes' 'May December' to open 61st New York Film Festival
Read full article: Todd Haynes' 'May December' to open 61st New York Film FestivalThe 61st New York Film Festival will kick off with Todd Haynes’ “May December,” a juicy drama starring Natalie Portman as an actor preparing for a film about a years-ago tabloid scandal.
What to stream this weekend: 'Asteroid City,' Lukas Nelson, 'Quarterback' and 'Secrets of Playboy'
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Asteroid City,' Lukas Nelson, 'Quarterback' and 'Secrets of Playboy'This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Lukas Nelson and Kool & The Gang, the return of the silly, witty, Emmy-nominated comedy “What We Do in the Shadows” and Wes Anderson’s stylish and star-studded “Asteroid City” comes to premium video on demand.
The Oscars best picture rules are changing. Here’s how it’ll affect contenders and movie theaters
Read full article: The Oscars best picture rules are changing. Here’s how it’ll affect contenders and movie theatersThe theatrical requirements for movies vying for the Oscars top prize just got a little tougher.
Netflix hypes ‘The Last Airbender,’ ‘One Piece’ at starry fan event
Read full article: Netflix hypes ‘The Last Airbender,’ ‘One Piece’ at starry fan eventNetflix gave audiences first looks at some planned and upcoming projects including “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “One Piece” and the third season of “Bridgerton” at a fan event on Saturday.
What to stream this week: 'Extraction 2,' Stan Lee doc, 'Star Trek' and 'The Wonder Years'
Read full article: What to stream this week: 'Extraction 2,' Stan Lee doc, 'Star Trek' and 'The Wonder Years'This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from John Mellencamp and Killer Mike, season two of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” arrives on Paramount+ and there's a documentary that explores Marvel comic creator Stan Lee’s life and cultural impact.
Netflix to charge an additional $8 month for viewers living outside US subscribers’ households
Read full article: Netflix to charge an additional $8 month for viewers living outside US subscribers’ householdsNetflix has outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S. It's an attempt to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth.
What to stream this weekend: Jack Harlow's acting debut, Kesha, Scott brothers on HGTV
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: Jack Harlow's acting debut, Kesha, Scott brothers on HGTVThis week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Kesha and Dave Matthews Band, while rapper Jack Harlow stars in a remake of “White Men Can’t Jump” and wilderness expert Bear Grylls tests contestants on their survival skills, physicality and gross-out tolerance with "I Survived Bear Grylls.”.