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☆ Netflix stock jumps 10% as it boasts ad-tier growth
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Lillian Rizzo | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Discovery highlighted their ad-supported streaming options at their presentations. Netflix saw its stock rise nearly 10% on Thursday soon after unveiling details about its new ad-supported tier that suggested the business model is starting to pay off. Netflix stock rallied on Thursday soon after the company offered new details about its ad-support streaming tier. Netflix launched its ad-based option in late 2022, following quarters of stagnating subscriber growth that sent its stock tumbling. The company posted mixed financial results in its most recent quarter, but said it added 1.75 million subscribers.

☆ Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison, but the fate of her favorite accessory — the iconic black turtleneck — still hangs in the balance
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( Nidhi Pandurangi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

There's a "new" Elizabeth Holmes in town, at least according to The New York Times. But did her teardown kill the black turtleneck? In March 2015, Glamour magazine asked Elizabeth Holmes about her style and ran a story about her called "Meet the $9 Billion Woman: Career Advice From Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes." Posters of Hulu's "The Dropout" feature Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes, clad, of course, in the signature turtleneck look. Deep down, I don't think Homes killed the black turtleneck — not really.

☆ I got laid off from my Netflix job 2 months after moving to LA. Here's how I networked my way into A24 and got my career back on track.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Eboni Boykin-Patterson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

McKenzie Bugg moved from a small farm town in Maryland to LA after being hired on a Netflix series. The show was canceled and all of the artists were laid off, two months after Bugg's arrival. I was later hired for the same role at Netflix and moved to LA for the job, but things didn't quite go as planned. I got a great job right after graduatingA director at Adult Swim saw my work on social media and offered me my first animation job on 'Tuca and Bertie.' The news that we were being laid off was really suddenI was really enjoying my job and my coworkers too.

☆ Studio A24 captures Oscar spotlight with big wins for best picture, acting
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Dawn Chmielewski | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

LOS ANGELES, March 13 (Reuters) - Independent studio A24 was the big winner at Sunday's Academy Awards, taking nine awards out of its 18 nominations, including best picture and all four acting prizes. The studio's "Everything Everywhere All at Once" won seven Oscars, the most of the evening, including best picture. However, Brendan Fraser took the best actor prize for A24's "The Whale," which also won for best makeup and hairstyling. Not since the heyday of Miramax in the 1990s has an independent studio garnered such attention, talent and box office success, entertainment industry insiders say. EVERYTHING EVERYWHEREThe first film A24 produced and financed, together with Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, was “Moonlight,” which won the Oscar for best picture in 2017.

☆ ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ studio A24 captures Oscar spotlight
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( Dawn Chmielewski | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

LOS ANGELES, March 10 (Reuters) - A24, the independent studio behind such films as “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and "The Whale," is poised to dominate this year’s Academy Awards, eclipsing Hollywood’s established studios and awards-hungry streamers that are spending millions on Oscar campaigns. Not since the heyday of Miramax in the 1990s has an independent studio garnered such attention, talent and box office success, entertainment industry insiders say. EVERYTHING EVERYWHEREThe first film A24 produced and financed, together with Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment, was “Moonlight,” which won the Oscar for best picture in 2017. The studio has garnered 53 Oscar nominations in less than a decade, including best picture nods for “Lady Bird, “Minari” and “Room.”A24's film slate has grown at the pace of its cash flow - starting with three movies in 2016 to 15 in 2022. This year, it’s on track to produce about 15 films for theatrical release, eight documentaries and 10 television shows.

The sketch series is the sequel to Mel Brooks' classic movie, "History of the World, Part I." The first two episodes of "History of the World, Part II" debuted March 6 on Hulu. How to watch 'History of the World, Part II'"History of the World, Part II" is now available to watch exclusively on Hulu. Can I watch 'History of the World, Part II' for free? Where can I watch 'History of the World, Part I'?

You can also buy or rent "Triangle of Sadness" from digital retailers like Vudu and Prime Video. How to watch 'Triangle of Sadness'"Triangle of Sadness" is now available to watch on Hulu. If you don't want to subscribe to Hulu, you can opt to pay a one-time fee to rent or buy "Triangle of Sadness" instead. Can I watch 'Triangle of Sadness' for free? You can stream "Triangle of Sadness" for free if you sign up for a Hulu trial.

"Wu-Tang: An American Saga" is back for its third and final season on Hulu. How to watch 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga'"Wu-Tang: An American Saga" is available to watch exclusively on Hulu. You can stream "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" for free if you sign up for a Hulu trial. How many episodes are in 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga' season 3? "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" will end with season 3; it is the final season of the series.

Like last season, season nine of "The Masked Singer" will include special themed nights. How to watch 'The Masked Singer' season 9You can watch "The Masked Singer" season nine Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox. To watch every episode of "The Masked Singer" during your trial, you should wait to sign up until the season nine finale airs. Who is competing in 'The Masked Singer' season 9? Though we'll have to wait to see who the secret celebrities are, the contestant stage names for season nine of "The Masked Singer" include:AxolotlCalifornia RollDandelionDollFairyFrench HenGargoyleGnomeJackalopeMacawMantisMedusaMooseMustangNight OwlPolar BearRock LobsterSquirrelHow many episodes will 'The Masked Singer' season 9 have?

☆ DoorDash is headed to Super Bowl, pushing its on-demand grocery business again. Here are 7 key moves it is making to dominate retail delivery after conquering restaurants.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-12 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

In August 2020, DoorDash launched retail delivery with chains like 7-Eleven and Walgreens. Editor's note: On Sunday, DoorDash is airing its second Super Bowl commercial to promote its grocery delivery business. Lately, DoorDash has its sights set on a new prize — dominance in retail and grocery delivery. "We have more retail stores, grocery included, than any other platform in North America today." DoorDashDoubleDashA year after launching grocery delivery, DoorDash introduced DoubleDash.

☆ The crew on Netflix's 'Pamela, a Love Story' documentary were instructed never to mention 'Pam & Tommy'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ryan White said Pamela Anderson was traumatized "for months" over Hulu's "Pam & Tommy." The "Pamela, a Love Story" director told Insider he tried to "avoid" the show when filming with her. But we also see how the star reacted in the lead-up to the airing of the Hulu series, "Pam & Tommy," which looked at the infamous sex tape between Anderson and then-husband Tommy Lee. Sebastian Stan as Tommy Lee and Lily James as Pamela Anderson in "Pam & Tommy." In an interview with Variety last week, Anderson called the creators of "Pam & Tommy" "assholes."

Hulu is cutting ties with "Rick and Morty" co-creator and co-star Justin Roiland, the company said in a statement. Roiland co-created Hulu's animated series “Solar Opposites” with Mike McMahan and he previously voiced the character Korvo. NBC News previously reported that Roiland was charged with two counts of felony domestic violence in California's Orange County Superior Court stemming from a January 2020 incident. On Tuesday, the cable television channel Adult Swim announced it had cut ties with Roiland. Squanch Games, the video game studio Roiland co-founded, also announced Tuesday that Roiland had resigned a week prior, days after NBC News’ initial report on his domestic violence case.

☆ 'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland out at Adult Swim, Hulu after domestic violence charges
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Entertainment companies are cutting ties with "Rick and Morty" co-creator and star Justin Roiland following revelations that he faces felony charges of domestic violence. He had an overall deal with the streamer and produced its animated series "Solar Opposites" and "Koala Man." Hulu's announcement came soon after Adult Swim, which is owned by Cartoon Network, also cut ties with Roiland in connection to the charges. Roiland helped create the cable channel's popular animated series "Rick and Morty," which premiered in 2013. Roiland's voice roles will be recast, as well, said Marie Moore, the senior vice president of communications at Warner Bros.

"How I Met Your Father" season two hits Hulu on January 24. Check out the trailer for 'How I Met Your Father' season 2Hilary Duff ("Lizzie McGuire") stars in "How I Met Your Father" season two as present-day Sophie. How to watch 'How I Met Your Father' season 2You can watch "How I Met Your Father" season two exclusively on Hulu starting January 24, with new episodes set to follow every Tuesday. How many episodes will 'How I Met Your Father' season 2 have? "How I Met Your Father" season two will have 20 episodes in total.

It was also nominated for best TV musical or comedy TV series. Gomez, 30, was nominated for her performance as Mabel Mora in Hulu's true crime satire “Only Murders in the Building." The show was also nominated for best musical or comedy TV series. Also joining the club of first-time Latino Golden Globe nominees are Aubrey Plaza, Diego Calva and Diego Luna. Two other young Latinas, Anya Taylor-Joy and Ana de Armas, landed best performance nominations for their leading movie roles.

"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" will kick off at 8 p.m. You can watch it on ABC, or livestream it via services like Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV. Here's how to stream "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve," along with a full breakdown of performers. Where to watch 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2023'You can watch "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" on ABC at 8 p.m. Who is performing at 'New Year's Rockin' Eve 2023'?

Hulu + Live TV offers over 85 channels, plus Hulu's entire on-demand catalog, for $70 a month. Hulu + Live TV plans start at $70 a month and include over 85 channels, as well as access to Disney Plus and ESPN+. Hulu + Live TV pricing and plansWhat channels come with Hulu + Live TV? Though the service includes most popular cable stations, there is one notable exception: Hulu + Live TV does not support AMC. You can now access Hulu + Live TV through the Hulu app or website with your account.

☆ Convicted Fyre Festival cofounder Billy McFarland says the Netflix and Hulu shows about his disastrous party were screened in his prison — but he was 'too scared' to watch
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Convicted Fyre Festival cofounder Billy McFarland was interviewed by British entrepreneur Steven Bartlett. McFarland said he still hadn't seen the Netflix and Hulu shows about his disastrous party. He told Bartlett he was still not ready to watch the documentaries. Fyre Festival was touted as a luxurious music fiesta in the Bahamas and was promoted by influencers and models such as Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid. He told Bartlett he'd chosen the latter.

☆ Bob Iger's return as Disney CEO opens new possibilities for Hulu deal with Comcast
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Claire Atkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Disney will write "a big check" for Comcast's 33% share of Hulu, said NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell. With Bob Iger returning as Disney's CEO, Comcast is hoping for a broader conversation to seal the deal. Comcast is eyeing assets such as ESPN, FX, and NatGeo in return for surrendering its stake in Hulu. Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, who was unceremoniously fired on November 20, refused to hold any talks on the topic with Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, according to a Comcast insider and a high-level Hollywood executive familiar with thinking inside Disney. Representatives for Hulu, Disney, and Comcast had no comment.

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☆ Disney Plus is raising its ad-free price to $11 a month on December 8, but Hulu members can still lock in a special rate of only $3 a month
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Kevin Webb | Video Game Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Starting December 8, Hulu's ad-free Disney Plus add-on will be replaced by an ad-supported Disney Plus option for $2/month. After buying Hulu's ad-free Disney Plus add-on, your total monthly cost will come out to $11/month with Hulu's ad-supported plan, or $18/month with Hulu's ad-free plan. There are other discounted bundles that include ad-free Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+, but these packages cost more. Deal Hulu (Ads) with Disney Plus (No Ads) Monthly Plan You can add Disney Plus (No Ads) to your Hulu membership for an extra $3/month. If you have ad-free Hulu, your total cost with ad-free Disney Plus will come out to $18/month.

☆ HBO is No. 1 as 14 TV insiders rank the streamers where they want to sell shows: Apple's a big spender and 'there's a sheen when you're a Hulu show,' but there's 'fear in the air' at Netflix
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Elaine Low | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

"It's definitely been not the most exciting and robust year," said one TV agent at a major agency. Around 70 people at HBO and HBO Max have been let go this year, and their comedy development teams have merged. While WBD doesn't break out streamer-specific figures, it said on Thursday's earnings call that HBO Max, HBO, and Discovery+ have a combined 94.9 million subscribers, ensuring that any show on HBO Max has the chance to get a lot of eyeballs. They'll also take smaller swings in the genre department, do things at a lower budget," said the second TV agent. Echoed the first TV agent: "You pitch and sell to them if no one else wants it."

Through November 28, new members can lock in a full year of Hulu's ad-supported plan for only $2 a month. The service just increased its ad-supported price in October, so this Cyber Monday deal is a great chance to snag an entire year of service at a rare, low rate. How to get Hulu's Cyber Monday 2022 dealIn order to get Hulu's Cyber Monday deal, you need to either be a new or eligible returning Hulu member. Limited-Time Deal Hulu Cyber Monday Deal (Monthly Price) Hulu offers lots of series, movies, and originals, including "Bob's Burgers," "Prey," and "The Handmaid's Tale." The bundle combines subscriptions to Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN+ for a starting price of $14 a month.

☆ Analysis: ‘Welcome to Chippendales’ strips down a true crime origin story
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

So in the coming weeks, we shall be switching things up and putting a little meat on the bone. Three things to watch‘Welcome to Chippendales’Kumail Nanjiani in a scene from Hulu's "Welcome to Chippendales." This new limited series, starring Kumail Nanjiani and Murray Bartlett, among others, also doubles as a true crime tale. Let me grab my dollar bills now, because the first two episodes of “Welcome to Chippendales” are streaming now. Grime is a British genre of hip-hop/electronic music, and Stormzy is one of its best-known stars.

In addition to offering its ad-supported plan for just $2 per month for a full year, you can include Disney Plus for just $3 a month more. How to get the Hulu Disney Plus Black Friday 2022 DealYou must be a new or eligible returning subscriber to get the Hulu Disney+ Black Friday deal. Rare Deal Hulu x Disney+ Monthly Promotion During Black Friday, you get Hulu (with ads) and Disney+ (no ads) for just $5 per month for a full year. This deal saves you $11 per month off the regular price of the two services combined. Thereafter, the regular price for the bundle will be $11 a month, but that price could increase without warning.

Every holiday season, Hulu celebrates Black Friday with a great deal, and this year is no different. How to get Hulu's Black Friday 2022 dealIn order to get Hulu's Black Friday deal, you need to be either a new or eligible returning Hulu subscriber. Deal Hulu Black Friday Deal (Monthly Price) For a limited time, new Hulu subscribers can get a full year of service for only $2 a month. Normally, a Hulu Basic subscription (ad-supported) costs $8 a month, so you'll save $6 a month, or $72 in total, for the year. Unfortunately, you can't combine Hulu's Black Friday deal with the bundle.

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