Politics
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Netflix, HBO Dominate Event-Less 79th Golden Globe Awards
The Netflix original movie The Power of the Dog Jan. 9 won three awards at the 79th Golden Globe Awards, including the streamer’s first-ever best motion picture (drama) win. The movie also landed Netflix best director (Jane Campion) and best supporting actor (Kodi Smit-McPhee) wins. The subscription VOD pioneer ended the evening with five Golden Globes, … Continue reading “Netflix, HBO Dominate Event-Less 79th Golden Globe Awards”
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Feig Tweet Fuels Debate Over 2016 ‘Ghostbusters’ Omission From Blu-ray Set
Fans of 2016’s Ghostbusters: Answer the Call are up in arms over reports that the film won’t be included in a franchise boxed set slated for early next year, with the film’s director, Paul Feig, joining the fray. At issue is the pending home entertainment release of the recent theatrical release Ghostbusters: Afterlife from director … Continue reading “Feig Tweet Fuels Debate Over 2016 ‘Ghostbusters’ Omission From Blu-ray Set”
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Netflix, HBO Dominate Event-Less 79th Golden Globe Awards
The Netflix original movie The Power of the Dog Jan. 9 won three awards at the 79th Golden Globe Awards, including the streamer’s first-ever best motion picture (drama) win. The movie also landed Netflix best director (Jane Campion) and best supporting actor (Kodi Smit-McPhee) wins. The subscription VOD pioneer ended the evening with five Golden Globes, … Continue reading “Netflix, HBO Dominate Event-Less 79th Golden Globe Awards”
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Feig Tweet Fuels Debate Over 2016 ‘Ghostbusters’ Omission From Blu-ray Set
Fans of 2016’s Ghostbusters: Answer the Call are up in arms over reports that the film won’t be included in a franchise boxed set slated for early next year, with the film’s director, Paul Feig, joining the fray. At issue is the pending home entertainment release of the recent theatrical release Ghostbusters: Afterlife from director … Continue reading “Feig Tweet Fuels Debate Over 2016 ‘Ghostbusters’ Omission From Blu-ray Set”
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Chris Wallace Departs Fox News for Pending CNN+ Streaming Service
Chris Wallace, the longtime host of “Fox News Sunday,” is leaving the Fox News network for the new startup streaming service CNN+, which is set to launch in early 2022. Wallace made the announcement Dec. 12 on his show. “Eighteen years ago, the bosses here at Fox promised me they would never interfere with a … Continue reading “Chris Wallace Departs Fox News for Pending CNN+ Streaming Service”
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AT&T CEO: Congressional Concerns Over WarnerMedia Sale ‘Unfounded’
On the heels of concerns from some Democrat lawmakers regarding AT&T’s $43 billion minority stake asset sale of WarnerMedia to Discovery, the telecom’s CEO said the issues presented by lawmakers are “unfounded,” but expected for a mega merger that includes Warner Bros., HBO and Turner and the parent of HGTV and other media brands. Rep. … Continue reading “AT&T CEO: Congressional Concerns Over WarnerMedia Sale ‘Unfounded’”
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U.S. Congress Democrats Seek Further Scrutiny on WarnerMedia Sale to Discovery
More than 30 democratic members of Congress (from both the House and Senate) have sent a joint letter to the Justice Department seeking further scrutiny in AT&T’s planned $43 billion minority stake sale to Discovery Inc. Under terms of the sale, Discovery would assume operational control of WarnerMedia, which has assets that include Warner Bros. … Continue reading “U.S. Congress Democrats Seek Further Scrutiny on WarnerMedia Sale to Discovery”
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Netflix and Other Streamers Avoid Proposed Spanish Tax Until 2023
Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video and other U.S. streaming video operations in Spain will reportedly avoid being subjected to a proposed 5% tax on revenue generated in the country until 2023. Under the government’s “Digital Spain 2025” initiative, foreign streaming services generating at least 50 million euros ($56.7 million) would be levied the tax, … Continue reading “Netflix and Other Streamers Avoid Proposed Spanish Tax Until 2023”
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Netflix Transgender Employee Behind Dave Chappelle Protest Resigns
Terra Field, the transgender Netflix software engineer who led a employee protest against the streamer’s most-recent Dave Chappelle standup comedy special, is leaving the company. Field made the announcement in a Nov. 22 social media post. “I’m not happy that this is how things turned out, but I do think this outcome is the best … Continue reading “Netflix Transgender Employee Behind Dave Chappelle Protest Resigns”
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Fox Nation Streaming Salutes American Patriots
Fox Nation, the lifestyle and entertainment subscription streaming video arm of Fox News, hosted the platform’s third annual Patriot Awards honoring select military veterans, first responders and other everyday heroes. Held Nov. 17 in Hollywood, Fla., the event presented the “Most Valuable Patriot” award to the first Black female Olympic gold medalist for wrestling, Tamyra … Continue reading “Fox Nation Streaming Salutes American Patriots”
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Sky CEO: TV Viewership Affects Climate Change
Sky CEO Dana Strong is asking broadcasters to work together to reduce carbon emissions across consumer households. Speaking Nov. 1 at the United Nations’ 26th Climate Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, Strong said 70% of respondents of a Sky survey would be willing to change their behavior to address climate crisis, according to data from a … Continue reading “Sky CEO: TV Viewership Affects Climate Change”
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Fox Nation SVOD Joining YouTube TV as Add-On Service
Fox News Media Oct. 26 announced that the subscription streaming service Fox Nation is launching on YouTube TV as an optional $5.99 monthly add-on starting today. Launched in 2018, the platform includes original series (“Tucker Carlson Today,” “Tucker Carlson Originals,” “COPS,” “Lara Logan Has No Agenda,” “Crime Stories With Nancy Grace” and “What Made America … Continue reading “Fox Nation SVOD Joining YouTube TV as Add-On Service”
