The company is breaking from its longstanding policy of releasing movies exclusively on its streaming service.
Category: Movies
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Netflix Plans First Wide Theatrical Release With ‘Narnia’
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Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Business:The musclebound character he developed as a toy designer for Mattel gave rise to the Masters of the Universe franchise and helped define the machismo of the 1980s.
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New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration
The New York Times – Business:Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm in February, will have to lead Disney through surprising new scrutiny from the president.
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‘Michael’ Fans Danced in the Aisles, Critics Be Damned
The New York Times – Business:The biopic of the pop singer crushed box-office records on its opening weekend as admirers moonwalked to a movie that critics have savaged.
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‘Michael’ Shakes Off Bad Reviews to Become a Box Office Juggernaut
The New York Times – Business:Lionsgate estimated on Saturday that the Michael Jackson biopic would collect more than $200 million over its first few days in theaters.
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Who’s Who in ‘Michael’: A Guide to the Characters
The New York Times – Business:A new Michael Jackson biopic, with the star’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, is packed with famous musical figures. These are some of them.
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Warner Bros. Investors Approve Deal With Paramount
The New York Times – Business:The vote brings the tech scion David Ellison one step closer to uniting some of the world’s biggest news and entertainment properties.
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Controversies and Production Issues Around ‘Michael,’ the Jackson Biopic, Explained
The New York Times – Business:Reshoots, reluctant studios and family holdouts: the production faced many issues. But now the box office is expected to be huge.
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Ellison Pledges at Least 30 Paramount-Warner Movies a Year
The New York Times – Business:His remarks at a movie theater convention were part of a campaign to win Hollywood support for his bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Reed Hastings Will Leave Netflix as Board Chairman
The New York Times – Business:The co-founder of the streaming giant will leave its board in June, the company said.
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Netflix Leader Makes Rare Overture to Cinema Owners
The New York Times – Business:Ted Sarandos attended a major movie theater conference for the first time and met with domestic and international owners, people familiar with the meetings said.
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Hollywood Heavyweights Sign Letter Opposing Paramount’s Deal for Warner Bros.
The New York Times – Business:The letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.