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Apr 30, 2020
Universal, movie theaters fighting over digital releases
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Universal’s latest “Trolls” movie was a digital hit. The studio says it could release films online and in theaters once the pandemic fades.
Jan 2, 2019
As box office sags, Netflix reports an online hit with "Bird Box"
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While moviegoers were busy saying “meh” to a couple of new Hollywood offerings (“Vice” and “Holmes & Watson”), at least 45 million of them caught most of Netflix’s “Bird Box.” (That’s how many users the streaming service reports watched at least 70 percent of the horror film.) How is Netflix doing in the battle for our […]
Oct 18, 2018
Netflix has reignited passion for the rom-com
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The streaming service's Summer of Love was a big hit with audiences.
Oct 18, 2018
Netflix has reignited passion for the rom-com
Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Netflix
The streaming service's Summer of Love was a big hit with audiences.
Aug 24, 2017
Taylor Swift’s been dropping hints, but now it’s confirmed: She’ll drop a new album in November
After dropping hints on social media for weeks, Taylor Swift has announced that her sixth studio album, called “Reputation,” will drop November 10. A new single comes out tonight. It’s been three years since Swift’s last album, “1989,” a long time in this rapidly changing music industry. How will she fare? Click the audio player […]
Aug 14, 2017
Can Netflix afford more big gets like Shonda Rhimes?
Netflix, the big video on demand company, committed what amounts to a raid on the content stable of Disney. It has signed a multiyear production contract with Shonda Rhimes —creator of hit TV series such as “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal.” With more than 50 original shows under its belt just this year, Netflix is doubling […]
Apr 27, 2017
Is Hulu’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ political commentary?
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Creator and showrunner Bruce Miller wants you to watch the program for its heavy but hopeful themes.
Apr 17, 2017
Live vs. on demand: the battle ahead
Netflix will report earnings when the market closes on today. As ever, analysts will be keeping a close eye on subscriber numbers. They’ll also be considering all the new players jumping into streaming TV. But these are mostly new services planning to offer livetelevision over the internet. Will that hurt Netflix? Click the audio player […]
Mar 14, 2016
The White House’s room where it happens
Here are the numbers we're reading and watching for Monday.
Feb 23, 2016
Netflix ratings and why you don’t get to see them
The new season of "House of Cards" will be out soon, but we won't know how many people watch