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Category: Web-Original Programming
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Producer Ryan Murphy Is Expected to Move to Disney
Mr. Murphy, the force behind hits like “American Horror Story” and “The Watcher,” is coming to the end of his $300 million Netflix deal.
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Hollywood Writers Go on Strike, Halting TV and Film Production
The dispute, which pits 11,500 television and screenwriters against the major studios, has shattered 15 years of labor peace in the entertainment business.
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HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery to Unveil New Max Streaming Service
The service, expected to be called Max, is meant to help the company compete more directly with Netflix and Disney.
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Why There Is Talk of a Writers’ Strike in Hollywood
The New York Times – Movies:TV and movie writers want more money, but Hollywood companies say the demands ignore economic realities. The deadline to sort out those differences is approaching.
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Netflix Shuns Live Sports but Embraces Sports Documentaries
The New York Times – Business:Unlike many of its rivals, Netflix has not pursued showing live games. Instead, it has invested in series on professional auto racing, tennis and now golf.
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Cody Ko and Kelsey Kreppel Wed
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Cody Kolodziejzyk and Kelsey Kreppel have become famous for podcasting about their lives, but kept their proposal mostly personal — washed-ashore seal carcass and all.
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Reed Hastings to Become Netflix’s Executive Chairman, Ceding Co-Chief Role
The New York Times – Business:Mr. Hastings will become the streaming giant’s executive chairman. Greg Peters will join Ted Sarandos as a co-chief executive.
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‘Based on a True Story’ (Except the Parts That Aren’t)
The New York Times – Business:The entertainment genre of historical drama is flourishing — and riddled with inaccuracies. The untrue parts are leading to more public spats and lawsuits.
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Crime and Police TV Shows Like ‘Criminal Minds’ Are Big Streaming Hits
The New York Times – Business:Prestige shows like “The White Lotus” grab a lot of the headlines and rave reviews. But viewers still like to settle in with the familiar.
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Streaming’s Golden Age Is Suddenly Dimming
The New York Times – Business:After years of breakneck growth, the number of scripted TV series orders made by networks and streamers is in decline.