Category: Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming

Big Controversy Upends a Contest About Microscopic Videos

The New York Times – Business:
Nikon announced that it had disqualified the winner of its Small World in Motion competition over how A.I. was used in his submission.
Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

The New York Times – Business:
After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.
Presley Gerber Documented His Own Struggles, in His Own Words for Years

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The son of Cindy Crawford, who died last month, left behind a trove of first-person testimonials about years of drug use, trying to stay clean and his mental health.
Presley Gerber Documented His Own Struggles, in His Own Words for Years

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The son of Cindy Crawford, who died last month, left behind a trove of first-person testimonials about years of drug use, trying to stay clean and his mental health.
TikTok and Instagram Creators Have Turned NYC Into an Unofficial Soundstage

The New York Times – Business:
The streets of New York are a backdrop for countless TikTok and Instagram videos.
This Hard-Working Nonagenarian Actress Is Far From Done

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Liliane Rovère was in her 80s when she charmed American audiences as Arlette in “Call My Agent!” Now 93, she’s returned to the role for the latest chapter in a new film.
The $15,000 Settlement That Destroyed My Father’s Life

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A 35-foot fall didn’t kill Michael Wagner. The nearly 18-year failure of the safety net did. Before he died, he recorded 694 videos explaining how.
How Much Steve Kornacki Is Too Much Steve Kornacki?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For the midterms, NBC News hopes to turn its khaki-wearing data analyst into a livestreaming star.
Can a Polish Epic Become the World’s Next Period Drama Hit?

The New York Times – Movies:
“The Doll” on Netflix is based on a novel that’s revered in Poland. It also has the requisite duels, corsets and palaces, as well as elaborate wigs and mustaches.
Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content

The New York Times – Business:
A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers.
Amazon Prime Video Uses A.I. for Lip-Synced Translations

The New York Times – Movies:
The streamer released a version of a popular German series in which the actors’ lip movements have been digitally altered.
Jon Small, Director and Early Billy Joel Collaborator, Dies at 79

The New York Times – Music:
They were in two bands together before Mr. Joel became famous, and briefly fell out over Mr. Joel’s affair with Mr. Small’s wife. Mr. Small later found success as a director of music videos and concert films.