Apr 18 Netflix to end DVD-by-mail service that changed video rental industry By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Netflix is poised to shut down the DVD-by-mail rental service that set the stage for its trailblazing video streaming service. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 7:38 New Netflix series 'Mo' is based on Palestinian comic's life as a refugee in Houston By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet The new Netflix comedy "Mo" is gaining acclaim for its portrayal of Arab American life rarely presented in popular culture. Mo Amer, the comedian who wrote and stars in the show, based it on his own story as a refugee… Continue watching
Jul 07 Ex-'Cheer' star Jerry Harris gets 12 years for seeking photos, sex from minors By Associated Press A federal judge has sentenced Jerry Harris, a former star of the Netflix documentary series "Cheer," to 12 years in prison for coercing teenage boys to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and soliciting sex from minors at… Continue reading
Jun 30 From the stock market to crypto, a punishing six months for investors By Alex Veiga, Stan Choe, Associated Press It's the worst start to a year for stocks in decades. Bonds are on pace for one of their worst performances in history, and cryptocurrencies have tumbled after soaring last year. Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch 6:29 Streaming services battle price increases, password sharing and viewership By Geoff Bennett, Juliet Fuisz After years of unlimited spending and major growth, the era of peak streaming may be ending. Streaming services are adjusting their plans, including most notably Netflix. This is leading to changes in pricing and the addition of more advertising, while… Continue watching
Apr 20 Netflix loses 200,000 subscribers, projects even deeper losses this spring By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 25% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days. Continue reading
Nov 22 Kevin Spacey ordered to pay studio $31M for 'House of Cards' losses By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press "The safety of our employees, sets and work environments is of paramount importance to MRC and why we set out to push for accountability," MRC, the studio, said in a statement Monday. Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch 8:05 New Netflix series on Kaepernick is a 'springboard' to conversations on race, privilege By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport Acclaimed film director Ava Duvernay, whose projects include “The 13th," “When They See Us," and "Selma”, is behind a new Netflix series called "Colin in Black and White.” It is the coming of age story of Colin Kaepernick, years before… Continue watching
Oct 20 Watch 7:16 Chappelle Netflix special is 'hate speech disguised as jokes,' advocate says By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Ryan Connelly Holmes The blowback to Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special, produced by Netflix, has reached a boiling point. Netflix employees walked off the job Wednesday, demanding the company better support its transgender workers. Imara Jones, creator of TransLash Media, a media non-profit… Continue watching
Oct 20 Chappelle's anti-transgender comments in Netflix special draws protest By Alex Veiga, Lynn Elber, Associated Press A small number of people gathered in advance of a planned walkout by Netflix employees. The action Wednesday is intended to highlight objections to Chappelle's stand-up special "The Closer" and the company's handling of it. Continue reading