Entertainment News Jul 14, 2023
Actors go on strike in new blow to struggling Hollywood studios
The Screen Actors Guild, which represents some 160,000 performers, announced the walkout after failing to reach a new labor agreement.
Business Oct 19, 2022
Netflix returns to growth, saying the worst of slowdown is over
The streaming leader added 2.41 million customers in the third quarter, exceeding internal forecasts as well as expectations on Wall Street.
Business / Corporate Apr 21, 2022
Netflix rout is worst since 2004, punishing Roku and Disney, too
Shares of the streaming leader have plunged 35%, erasing $54 billion of market value in its biggest drop since 2004.
Business | FOCUS Jan 14, 2022
Netflix needs new subscribers. Its Korean playbook is its secret weapon.
Following the popularity of the "Squid Game" series, Netflix is hoping to ride its Korean surge to greater success elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region in order to attract more subscribers.
Business / Tech Oct 28, 2021
Spotify’s advertising business beats forecasts thanks to podcasting
The firm reported a 75% jump in advertising sales for the third quarter and has projected over ¥131.8 billion in advertising sales for the first time on an annual basis.
Business Oct 17, 2021
Netflix estimates ‘Squid Game’ will be worth almost $900 million
The robust figure underscores the windfall that one megahit can generate in the streaming era.
Business Jul 15, 2021
Netflix plans to offer video games in push beyond films and TV
Video games give Netflix another way to lure new customers and may make it easier to justify price increases in coming years.
Business / Corporate Apr 9, 2021
Netflix gets ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Jumanji’ franchises in multiyear Sony deal
Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, though previous reports suggest Sony was seeking as much as $250 million a year.
Business / Corporate Feb 5, 2021
Netflix climbs after company raises prices by 13% in Japan
Netflix’s basic plan will climb to ¥990 a month from ¥880, while the standard tier rises to ¥1,490 from ¥1,320.
Business Dec 6, 2020
OnlyFans is a billion-dollar media giant hiding in plain sight
While OnlyFans is closely associated with adult models, more traditional celebrities are turning to the platform.