The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern.
Category: Web-Original Programming
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Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.
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Netflix Replaces Bela Bajaria as Chief Content Officer
The New York Times – Business:Peter Rice, a former executive at Disney and Fox, will take over from Bela Bajaria.
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Hollywood Agents and Producers Push to Restore Glory Days of Indie TV
The New York Times – Business:A new alliance seeks legislation to force the biggest entertainment and streaming companies to devote half of their content budgets to independent producers in the U.S.
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Paramount’s Streaming Chief Leaves Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal
The New York Times – Business:Cindy Holland’s departure clears the way for Casey Bloys, the HBO chairman, to have a leading role in the combined company’s streaming services.
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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.
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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.
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The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
The New York Times – On the Runway:Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
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YouTube Plays Matchmaker for Sponsors and Stars
The New York Times – Business:The company is trying to help streaming influencers, who are increasingly being wooed by competitors like Netflix and TikTok.