A Netflix adaptation of the beloved tale empowers Ma and adds new Black and Native characters to challenge prejudices.The creators know criticism is coming.
Category: Netflix Inc
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Comcast, NBCUniversal Split Drives Deal-Making Speculation
Almost as soon as the two companies announced a split, analysts rushed to consider potential merger and acquisition targets for each.
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Director Who Defrauded Netflix Gets 30-Month Prison Term
Carl Rinsch was convicted last year of stealing $11 million from the streamer, which funded a science fiction series he had pitched.
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YouTube Plays Matchmaker for Sponsors and Stars
The company is trying to help streaming influencers, who are increasingly being wooed by competitors like Netflix and TikTok.
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Netflix Plans First Wide Theatrical Release With ‘Narnia’
The company is breaking from its longstanding policy of releasing movies exclusively on its streaming service.
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Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91
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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Reed Hastings Will Leave Netflix as Board Chairman
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
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 letter warns that the deal will result in fewer jobs for creatives, along with higher costs and less choice for audiences.
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Reality TV Confronts a Harsh TV Reality
The number of unscripted series has plummeted by a third since 2022. As the industry rapidly changes, an era is quietly vanishing.