DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

☆ Actor Chance Perdomo, star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,’ dies at 27 after motorcycle incident
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Sara Smart | Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Actor Chance Perdomo, star of the “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V,” has died following a motorcycle accident, according to his representative. Perdomo played Ambrose Spellman across all four seasons of Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” which starred Kiernan Shipka in the title role. He also was known for his role of Andre Anderson in Prime Video’s “The Boys” spinoff “Gen V,” which debuted with its first season last year. “The entire Gen V family is devastated by the sudden passing of Chance Perdomo. The producers of “Gen V” remembered the actor as a charming, talented performer.

Persons: Chance Perdomo, Sabrina ”, ”, Chance Perdomo’s, Rachel Hunt, Hunt, Perdomo, Ambrose Spellman, Sabrina, Kiernan Shipka, Andre Anderson, Video’s, “, V ”, Chance, Hug Organizations: CNN, Local, Amazon MGM Studios, Sony Pictures, Sony Pictures Television

☆ There’s an Art to Arranging a Bookshelf. Here’s How It’s Done.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Tim Mckeough | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

In a public library, styling a bookshelf is easy: Just fill it with books. At home, a bookcase needs to do a lot more than hold books. So how do the pros do it? Start by thinking of your shelves as a kind of three-dimensional wallpaper that adds visual interest to a room. The things you choose to display should express your personality.

Persons: “, ”, Jeremiah Brent, you’ve

☆ Why ‘Cruel Intentions’ still inspires, 25 years on
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Jemal Polson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The characters outfits came from a variety of sources including luxury brands such as Prada, Gucci, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan. Christine Baranski, who appears as Bunny Caldwell – Cecile’s WASP-y mother – was adorned in Chanel-style suits from St John. A quarter of a century after it's initial release, the clever styling of Cruel Intentions is finding favor with a whole new demographic. “I was definitely inspired by Audrey Hepburn for the scene in the park,” Wingate says. Sarah (Michelle Gellar) and I both loved the idea.”A quarter of a century on, the influence “Intentions,” had — and continues to have — is undeniable, spawning a musical and a forthcoming series from Amazon.

Persons: CNN —, Kathryn Merteuil, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sebastian Valmont, Ryan Phillippe, Annette Hargrove, Reese Witherspoon, Cecile Caldwell, Selma Blair, Pierre Choderlos de, ” “, Denise Wingate, Prada, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Bob Frame, Shutterstock Keen, ”, Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Wingate, “, Sebastian, Christine Baranski, Bunny Caldwell – Cecile’s, –, St John, Cecile, Kathryn, Annette, Tessa Posnansky, Gary John Steele, deconstruct, Louis XIV, Harry F, —, ” Posnansky, Melissa Moseley, du, Audrey Hepburn, ” Wingate, Sarah, Michelle Gellar, noughties, Netflix’s Organizations: CNN, Manhattan, Sinclair, New, — Locations: French, LA, Sebastian, Columbia

☆ Kate, Princess of Wales: Why the royals have become the center of conspiracy theories
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Lauren Said-Moorhouse | Max Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Editor’s Note: This is a version of CNN’s Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on Britain’s royal family. William, a source told CNN, had called the Greek royal family to let them know of his last-minute change of plans. Many saw the prince’s recent return to royal duties as a signal that the prognosis in the Wales household was improving quickly. If the role of monarchy is presence, continuity and unity, it was a stark visual seeing the royal family enter the chapel without several key senior faces among them. It’s worth emphasizing that the royal source told CNN that Kate “continues to be doing well” in her recovery.

Persons: Prince William, William’s, King Constantine II of, George’s, Prince, Wales, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, Catherine , Princess, Kate, Thomas Kingston, Lady Gabriella, Gabriella Kingston, Thomas, Alexandra Diez de Rivera, William, Kate “, Princess, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, Timothy Laurence, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, King Constantine II of Greece, Jonathan Brady, William wasn’t, It’s, we’re Organizations: CNN’s Royal, London CNN, CNN, Windsor Castle, Adelaide Locations: London, King Constantine II of Greece, St, Windsor, Buckingham, Wales, Kensington, Netflix’s “

☆ Netflix Names Dan Lin Its Top Movie Executive
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Nicole Sperling | More About Nicole Sperling | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Netflix said on Wednesday that the producer Dan Lin would replace Scott Stuber as the streaming company’s top film executive. Mr. Stuber was the head of Netflix Film for seven years before announcing last month that he would be leaving. During his tenure, he brought a bevy of Oscar-winning filmmakers to Netflix and helped the company push the rest of the entertainment industry into the streaming era. He will report to Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer. “While I’ve been approached many times during my past 15 years at Rideback, I could truly never imagine leaving until Bela reached out with this incredible opportunity,” Mr. Lin said in a statement.

Persons: Dan Lin, Scott Stuber, Stuber, Oscar, . Lin, Bela Bajaria, I’ve, Bela, Mr, Lin Organizations: Netflix, Warner Bros, Rideback Productions Locations: Rideback

☆ You may lose access to your Netflix account if you’re paying through Apple
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-26 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Netflix wants its customers to stop paying for its streaming subscription through Apple’s App Store. Members billed through Apple may soon be prompted to change their payment plan, a new addition to Netflix’s help site reads. Netflix stopped accepting Apple payments for new and rejoining customers in 2018, but Netflix’s policy change means existing customers who had been grandfathered into paying through Apple will now have to make the switch. Previously, Apple had prohibited many iOS apps from skirting the 30% charge by accepting payments outside of Apple’s proprietary payment system. Apple’s in-app purchase fees have been the subject of ire from app developers for years.

Persons: Apple, Brian Fung Organizations: CNN, Netflix, Apple, Spotify, Epic Games Locations: United States, Canada

☆ Pedro Pascal said he was ‘a little drunk’ while accepting SAG Award for ‘The Last of Us’
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Pedro Pascal is not one to deliver a status quo award show acceptance speech, and we couldn’t be happier about it. “I’m going to have a panic attack and I’m going to leave,” Pascal said at the end of his speech with a smirk, as he walked off stage clutching his statuette. Backstage with Netflix’s SAG correspondant Tan France, Pascal admitted he really wasn’t sure how he felt about how his speech went. The two are actually friends in real life, Pascal told France, and they’ve known each other for years. “It’s been amazing to see him in that show,” Pascal said of Culkin’s turn in “Succession.”

Persons: Pedro Pascal, “, joyously, Pascal, Keiran Culkin, he’s, “ I’m, ” Pascal, correspondant Tan, ”, Culkin, “ It’s Organizations: CNN, HBO, Warner Bros ., France Locations: correspondant Tan France

☆ ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’: Been There, Saved That
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Maya Phillips | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Nickelodeon’s 2005 series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” was a sprawling odyssey that combined intricate world-building, meticulous references to Asian and Native cultures, lively humor and sharply plotted drama, all animated in a charming, anime-inspired style. In 2010 there was the famously whitewashed live-action film “The Last Airbender,” which was, deservedly, met with a ferocious torrent of fan-fury. The sequel series, “Avatar: The Legend of Korra,” was more in touch with the original, but still unnecessary. And the same can be said for Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” the streamer’s latest big money, live-action adaptation that proves just how difficult it is to capture the magic of a beloved original. Like the original series, Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” also takes place in a fictional Eastern world of four nations: Air Nomads, Water Tribe, Earth Kingdom and Fire Nation.

Persons: deservedly, ”, Netflix’s, Ian Ousley, Gordon Cormier, Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko Organizations: Air, Fire, Nation, Nickelodeon

Clarkson about “Madame Web” was that this was a superhero who did not have superhuman strength. Clarkson had long admired Dakota Johnson as an actor and was thrilled to get the chance to direct her. “It was important to me that we didn’t sort of, like, take ourselves too seriously. It really was a bit like clairvoyance for her in that she didn’t actually get to see it,” Clarkson said. But for Johnson and Clarkson, the ultimate goal to was to create something fresh.

Persons: S.J, Clarkson, ”, couldn’t, Cassandra Webb, ” Clarkson, Nicolas Roeg’s “, ” Christopher Nolan’s, “, Venom, Morbius, Dakota Johnson, she’s, ” Johnson, Johnson, It’s, didn’t, Sydney Sweeney, “ Dexter, Netflix’s, she’d, Marvel’s “ Jessica Jones, ” She’s, Marvel, Madame Web’s, Denny O’Neil, John Romita Jr, that’s Organizations: ANGELES, Associated Press, ”

☆ Why Hollywood should be terrified of YouTube, not Netflix
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Its advantage wasn’t lost on Netflix cofounder and former CEO Reed Hastings, who’s namechecked YouTube as a threat to Netflix. YouTube has become a media giant without Hollywood contentMany in media dismiss or overlook YouTube because it doesn’t look like a Hollywood player. Its TV business, YouTube TV, is a bundle of other people’s channels. And YouTube TV is now the fourth-largest pay-TV service in the country, with more than 8 million subscribers. The real threat is that Netflix and YouTube dominate and everyone else fights over a tiny slice of pie.

Persons: It’s, wasn’t, Reed Hastings, who’s, Nielsen, Z, it’s, Gen Z, Forrester, Dan Salmon, Martin Scorsese, Brian Albert, Google's, Neal Mohan, he’s, ’, YouTube’s, isn’t, can’t, else’s, Piper Sandler’s Organizations: Service, Netflix, Disney, Business, YouTube, Nielsen YouTube, Hollywood, Street Research, Amazon Prime, Google, Hulu Locations: Hollywood

☆ ‘One Day’ stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall didn’t have to work hard on their chemistry
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Sandy Thin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

“Every episode kind of felt standalone,” Mod explained to CNN. (Full disclosure: I attended university with Mod, where we became friends.) Mod (left) and Woodall (right) filmed on location in Greece, Paris, Edinburgh and London for "One Day." Courtesy NetflixLike Emma, Mod also studied English at university, only to spend her early twenties in jobs she didn’t really want. "One Day" is the first time either Mod or Woodall have played the lead in a TV show, after both had breakout supporting roles in 2022.

Persons: ” Emma Morley, Dexter Mayhew, ” David Nicholls ’, Dexter glibly, Emma, Ambika, Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Dexter, Swithins, “, Andrew Shires, Megan, Woodall, Mod, ”, I’ve, Leo Woodall, Jack, Tom Hollander’s, ” Woodall Organizations: CNN, BBC, Edinburgh Fringe, Durham Revue, Netflix Locations: St, Greece, Paris, Edinburgh, London, Yorkshire, Wolverhampton

☆ Disney’s Bob Iger says the company has turned a corner. The stock is shooting higher
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

However, Disney continues to lose money in its streaming service business, though it has cut those losses compared to last year. The announcement of a planned ESPN service comes one day after ESPN, along with Fox Corporate and Warner Bros. it’s pretty dramatic in terms of the amount of time spent in games,” Iger said on CNBC. Disney’s foray into the video gaming space comes as competitor Netflix also ramps up their expansion into video games. In December, Netflix launched three mobile-friendly games from Grand Theft Auto, one of the best selling video game franchises ever.

Persons: CNN —, Bob Iger, Disney, ” Iger, Taylor, ”, Iger, “, Nelson Peltz, ‘ Fortnite, Alpha, Maruf Organizations: CNN, CNN — Disney, Wall, ESPN, Disney, Hulu, CNBC, Netflix, Fox Corporate, Warner Bros ., ‘, Epic Games, Theft Locations: Hulu, India

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Carole Baskin, who became a pop culture sensation due to Netflix’s docuseries “Tiger King,” has asked the Florida Supreme Court to review an appellate court's ruling that said she isn't protected from a defamation lawsuit brought by a former assistant. Baskin last week asked the high court to reconsider its earlier denial of her appeal in the defamation case brought by Anne McQueen, a former assistant to her missing husband. A provision of the Florida Constitution and the U.S. Constitution conflicts with the appellate court's ruling, Baskin said in her filing with the Florida Supreme Court. The “Tiger King” documentary was about Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as “Joe Exotic,” a former Oklahoma zookeeper. Baskin also was a contestant on the show, “Dancing With The Stars” in 2020.

Persons: — Carole Baskin, ”, Baskin, Anne McQueen, McQueen, Joseph Maldonado, Joe Organizations: Florida Supreme, Florida Constitution, Oklahoma zookeeper Locations: TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Florida, U.S, Oklahoma

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Killer Mike says an “over-zealous” security guard contributed to the physical altercation that led to his arrest after the rapper and activist won three awards at the Grammys. Photos You Should See View All 45 ImagesIn his statement, Mike thanked the Grammys for recognizing his work. He won best rap album for “Michael.”Before Sunday, Mike’s last Grammy came in 2003 when he won for “The Whole World” for best rap performance by a duo or group. Atlanta, it’s a sweep!”As a member of Run the Jewels, Mike, along with producer El-P, pumped out four critically acclaimed albums. The Grammy-winner hosted Netflix’s “Trigger Warning with Killer Mike,” a 2019 documentary series about issues that affect the Black community.

Persons: Mike, ” Mike, “, ”, Michael, —, ” Mike’s, Andre, Eryn Allen Kane, “ Michael, Mike’s, El, Sen, Bernie Sanders ’, Netflix’s Organizations: ANGELES, Crypto.com, Police, “ Scientists & Engineers Locations: Los Angeles, Atlanta, it’s

☆ Formula One: Inside the ‘incredible’ world of a grid walk
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —There is arguably nothing more glamorous, and chaotic, in sport than an F1 grid just moments before a race. And while stepping onto an F1 grid remains an unfulfilled dream in the lives of many motorsport fanatics around the world, for Jodie Porter, it’s simply a part of the day job. It’s the best of the sport that you can experience,” Porter tells CNN Sport. Please don’t get run over.’”Mixing with the starsMany fans around the world only get to experience the grid through the eyes of one particular journalist: Martin Brundle. As they approached the grid, Porter says a security guard stopped the Australian singer from entering because her open-toe sandals were not permitted on the track.

Persons: Jodie Porter, it’s, –, Porter, Kylie Minogue, Terry Crews –, ” Porter, It’s, celebs, dripped, David Beckham, Clive Mason, you’ve, I’m, Martin Brundle, Paolo Banchero, Patrick Mahomes, Megan Thee Stallion’s, “, “ Martin, Terry Crews, Minogue, Lewis, ” Organizations: CNN, Social, Red, Hospitality, CNN Sport, Red Bull, Prix, Qatar, Getty, Sports, NFL, Ferrari, Las Locations: Las Vegas, Vegas, Monaco, Sin City

☆ The best things to experience in Saudi Arabia according to the people who know it
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Selina Julien | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Closed to tourists until recently, Saudi Arabia is still an unknown quantity for many would-be travelers. Omran is also hopeful visitors will explore destinations across Saudi Arabia. Saudi Tourism Authority“You can’t talk about islands in Saudi Arabia without talking about a new tourist favorite, but a treasured local one, Al Nawras Island,” Saudi professional boxer Ziyad Almaayouf tells CNN. “What I love most about Al Nawras Island, isn’t the island itself, but the waters surrounding it,” he adds. The resort on the Red Sea coast is often promoted as “the Maldives of Saudi Arabia,” offering water sports and cultural experiences.

Persons: Lojain Omran, Omran, ”, Al Balad, Mai Eldib, Hajj, ” Eldib, Jeddah’s, “ It’s, ” Al, Ziyad Almaayouf, ” Ziyad, Ziyad, “, Mishaal Ashemimry, Mishaal, Tamtam, Reem Altamimi, Al Zal, Ba’a, Hatem Alakeel, Authenticite, “ Diriyah, Umluj, ” Tasneem Organizations: CNN, Netflix’s, Saudi Tourism Authority, MISHAAL Aerospace, Abaca, Saudi Locations: Saudi Arabia, Saudi, Netflix’s UAE, Al Balad, Al, Jeddah, Mai, ” Al Nawras, Nawras, Al Nawras, California, “, Unaizah, Riyadh, ”, Souk Al Zal Souk Al Zal, USA Riyadh, Al Zal, Riyadh’s Al Dirah, Los Angeles, Maldives

☆ Peacock’s exclusive NFL playoff game drove ‘biggest subscriber acquisition moment ever measured,’ analytics firm says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —NBCUniversal’s high-stakes decision to exclusively air the NFL’s AFC Wild Card playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs on its streaming service Peacock drove record signups to the platform, a digital analytics firm said Wednesday. In the three days leading up to the January 13 kickoff in Kansas City, Peacock saw 2.8 million sign-ups, Antenna reported on Wednesday, citing preliminary data. Prior to the game, Peacock reached roughly 30 million subscribers, a significantly smaller number than CNN parent company Warner Bros. Discovery’s 95 million Max subscribers and Netflix’s 260 million global subscribers. Though it remains unclear just how many of the 2.8 million new subscribers will retain their Peacock service beyond the playoff game, the announcement comes as other streamers also appear to be getting serious about sports. Netflix on Tuesday announced it will stream WWE’s “Raw” beginning in 2025, the company’s biggest foray yet into live sports.

Persons: Peacock, signups, NBCUniversal Organizations: CNN, AFC, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Disney, NFL, Warner Bros, Dolphins, Chiefs, Netflix, Amazon’s, Bally Sports, Diamond Sports Group Locations: Kansas City

☆ Premarket stocks: why over-optimistic investors may want to pump the brakes
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

There’s plenty for investors to celebrate right now, but a look under the hood reveals quite a bit of decay. But it’s largely Big Tech that’s driving markets higher, and that concentration of gains in so few stocks carries inherent risk. But investors are adjusting expectations: Investors eventually get used to strong data, and come to expect it. “It’s hard for data to keep surprising in the same direction, since investors simply adjust their expectations,” said Allen. Just one month ago, more than 75% of investors thought the central bank would cut rates at their March meeting.

Persons: Bell, Debbie Downer, Wall, Dow, Germany’s DAX, Henry Allen, ”, Allen, Christopher Waller, That’s, Bill Gates, Larry Fink, Chris Isidore, “ I’m, Scott Kirby, they’ve, ” Kirby, Boeing Max, Max, Kirby, “ We’re, Samantha Delouya, Amy Reinhard, Netflix’s, “, we’ve Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Nvidia, Microsoft, Investment, Deutsche Bank, Big Tech, Federal Reserve, University of, National Association of Business Economics, University of Michigan, Fed, ” Financial, BlackRock, Boeing United Airlines, Boeing, United, CNBC, Alaska Airlines, Federal Aviation Administration, United Airlines, Refinitiv, Max, FAA, Netflix Locations: New York, Europe

☆ Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson scores mega payday to join the WWE’s board
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

He also secures full ownership of his stage name, “The Rock,” as part of the deal. I’ve been there, I’m still there and this is for them.”The TKO board now has 13 members, following Tuesday’s appointment of Groupon co-founder Brad Keywell as well. “Very few people on the planet understand the convergence of sports, entertainment, media, and business like Rock,” Vince McMahon, executive chairman of TKO’s board said. The show will begin streaming live January 2025. WWE had an early foray into the streaming business but largely failed to win enough subscribers to support itself.

Persons: New York CNN — Dwayne “, ” Johnson, , Johnson, Johnson’s, I’ve, I’m, Groupon, Brad Keywell, ” Vince McMahon, ”, Mark Shapiro Organizations: New, New York CNN, Holdings, WWE, UFC, Netflix, ZOA Energy, Seven Bucks, United Football League, World Wrestling Entertainment, Endeavor Group, Endeavor, Comcast’s USA, NBC Locations: New York

☆ Netflix earnings: Will the streaming service continue to make profit into 2024?
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Netflix, which is in a quiet period ahead of earnings, declined CNN’s request for comment. In November, Netflix aired its first-ever live sports event, and its third-ever foray into live programming, called “The Netflix Cup,” a crossover competition between Formula 1 drivers and professional golfers. “We are investing heavily in increasing our live capabilities,” Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos said on the company’s earnings call in October. Next, Netflix plans to experiment with a new type of live programming: award shows. But even before the announcement, the number of shows and original programming Netflix churned out had already hit its peak, according to data analyzed by MoffettNathanson.

Persons: ’ ”, Jessica Reif Ehrlich, Reed Hastings, Amy Reinhard, Netflix’s, Reif Ehrlich, Philip Pacheco, ” Netflix’s, Ted Sarandos, Greg Peters, ” Peters, Matthew Harrigan, ”, Scott Stuber, Max, Peacock, MoffettNathanson, Harrigan, ” Harrigan Organizations: Los Angeles CNN, Netflix, Warner Bros, Bank of America, Guild of America, Netflix Inc, Bloomberg, Getty, Formula, Theft, Amazon, Hulu, Disney, Paramount Locations: Hollywood, FactSet

WWE's weekly television show “Raw” will move to Netflix next year as part of a major streaming deal. “Raw,” which debuted in 1993, has produced 1,600 episodes to date and features wrestlers such as Cody Rhodes, Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins and Rhea Ripley. “We are excited to have WWE Raw, with its huge and passionate multigenerational fan base, on Netflix,” Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said in a prepared statement. WWE, which is part of TKO Group Holdings Inc., said Tuesday that “Raw” will air on Netflix starting in January 2025. This will be the first time that WWE will air on the network in prime time.

Persons: “, Cody Rhodes, Becky Lynch, Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, Bela Bajaria, Mark Shapiro, ”, Dwayne “, ” Johnson, Johnson Organizations: Netflix, USA Network, WWE, Punk, Holdings Inc, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc, NBCUniversal, NBC Locations: U.S, Canada, America, Fox

☆ Netflix to Stream W.W.E.’s ‘Raw’ in $5 Billion Deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Gregory Schmidt | More About Gregory Schmidt | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Netflix reached a multibillion-dollar, 10-year deal for exclusive rights to W.W.E.’s flagship weekly wrestling show “Raw,” as the streaming giant broadens its offerings with more live content. The deal will bring “Raw” to Netflix starting in January 2025, Netflix and TKO Group, W.W.E.’s parent company, said in a statement. Netflix will also own the rights to stream W.W.E.’s other shows and specials outside of the United States. The agreement will cost Netflix more than $5 billion and will last for 10 years, with an option to extend an additional 10 years or opt out after five, TKO Group said in a regulatory filing. “By combining our reach, recommendations, and fandom with W.W.E., we’ll be able to deliver more joy and value for their audiences and our members,” Netflix’s chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, said in a statement.

Persons: ”, we’ll, Bela Bajaria Organizations: Netflix Locations: United States

They’ll be livestreamed on Oscars.com, Oscars.org and the academy’s social media platforms, and carried live on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”Christopher Nolan’s three-hour opus “Oppenheimer” comes in the favorite for best picture, best director and a host of other awards. Though Nolan is regarded as the big-budget auteur of his era, he's never won an Academy Award, nor have any of his films won best picture. Also in the mix: Carey Mulligan ("Maestro"), Sandra Hüller ("Anatomy of a Fall"), Margot Robbie ("Barbie") and Annette Bening ("Nyad"). There, Downey Jr. and Gosling are likely to face off, while other nominees might pull from Robert De Niro ("Killers of the Flower Moon"), Willem Dafoe ("Poor Things"), Mark Ruffalo ("Poor Things") and Charles Melton ("May December"). Two releases from streaming companies — Apple’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Netflix’s “Maestro” — are in the best-picture mix.

Persons: — It’s Oscar, they’re, Samuel, Zazie Beetz, Jack Quaid, They’ll, ” Christopher Nolan’s, Oppenheimer ”, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr, Emily Blunt, Nolan, he's, “ Oppenheimer, “ Barbie, Greta Gerwig’s, Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie, “ I’m, Ken, ”, Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, ” “ Barbie, ” “ Maestro, Murphy, Paul Giamatti, Jeffrey Wright, Bradley Cooper, Maestro ”, Leonardo DiCaprio, Colman Domingo, “ Rustin ”, Andrew Scott, Lily Gladstone, Martin Scorsese’s, Emma Stone, Carey Mulligan, Maestro, Sandra Hüller, Annette Bening, Joy Randolph, Holdovers ”, Blunt, Danielle Brooks, Jodie Foster, Julianne Moore, Penélope Cruz, Downey Jr, Gosling, Robert De Niro, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Charles Melton, Netflix’s, ” —, “ Barbie ”, Jimmy Kimmel Organizations: Academy, Samuel Goldwyn Theater, America, ABC Locations: Beverly Hills , California

☆ Earnings report: Netflix releases their fourth quarter numbers as their stock jumps
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Netflix announced a major boost in sign-ups in the fourth quarter on Tuesday. The company added more than 13 million subscribers for the quarter, compared to Wall Street’s expectation of 8.7 million. While Netflix added 1.2 million paid subscribers in the fourth quarter in the US, much of the strongest subscriber growth came internationally from Europe and Asia. The company posted revenue of $8.8 billion for the fourth quarter but came short of Wall Street’s expectations for earnings-per-share at $2.11, according to Factset estimates. The fourth quarter also saw a big expansion in Netflix’s video game offering.

Persons: Amy Reinhard, Netflix’s, “, we’ve, We’re Organizations: CNN, Netflix, Gaming, WWE, USA, Formula, Theft Locations: Europe, Asia

(Both men already hold sizable amounts of Alibaba stock.) Alibaba itself bought back $9.5 billion worth of stock last year, reducing its share count by over 3 percent. The stock purchases will probably bring attention back to Ma, a former English teacher who helped start Alibaba as an e-commerce platform. Ma, who hasn’t held a management role at Alibaba or Ant in years but remains a lifetime partner in the Alibaba Partnership, now largely focuses on Bill Gates-style philanthropy. And she’s expected to take swipes at Trump’s economic record as president.

Persons: Tsai, Ma, Alibaba, Ant, hasn’t, Bill Gates, Nikki Haley, Donald Trump, Eric Rosengren, Robert Kaplan, Kaplan, Rosengren, Archer, Daniels, Vikram Luthar, Scott Stuber, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Jane Campion, Stuber, Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s, Bela Bajaria, Biden’s, Janet Yellen, Lael Brainard, they’re, Biden, ” Ray Fair Organizations: Pool Management, Alibaba, Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, Nets, Boston Fed, Dallas Fed, Republican, Biden, Yale, Times Locations: U.S, Hong Kong, China, Ma, Beijing, ’, Paris, New Hampshire, Dixville

Search resuls for: "Netflix’s"

25 mentions found