Business / Tech | Commentary Jul 21, 2022
by Shira Ovide
A short explanation for this vibe shift: There has been a little loss of faith in the growth potential of streaming, and doubt has profound ripple effects.
Business Jul 20, 2022
The loss of 970,000 paying customers in the most recent quarter was not as big as expected, and left Netflix with just shy of 221 million subscribers.
National Jul 10, 2022
Mental health experts warn against repeated viewing of Abe attack coverage
Imagery from Friday’s incident could be particularly harmful to children, people with psychological issues and survivors of post-traumatic stress disorder.
World / Crime & Legal Jun 7, 2022
Jan. 6 hearings aim to catch America's attention with prime-time TV debut
by Billy House and Mike Dorning
The televised hearings into the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol will need to produce show-stopping moments to grab a divided, distracted nation that has largely moved on.
Business / Corporate Apr 21, 2022
Netflix rout is worst since 2004, punishing Roku and Disney, too
by Lucas Shaw
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.
by Shirley Zhao and Lucas Shaw
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.
TV Jan 10, 2022
Bob Saget, comic who portrayed Danny Tanner on ‘Full House,’ dies at 65
by Jesus Jimenez and Alan Yuhas
Saget, born in Philadelphia, graduated from Temple University in 1978 before finding his way into comedy clubs.
Business / Tech Dec 23, 2021
Lick it up: Japanese professor creates 'tele-taste' TV screen
by Rikako Murayama and Rocky Swift
The device, called Taste the TV (TTTV), uses a carousel of 10 flavor canisters that spray in combination to create the taste of a particular food.
Business Dec 3, 2021
Japan to urge broadcasters to regularly report on foreign ownership
The Japanese communications ministry decided Friday to oblige broadcasters to regularly report on investments made by foreign shareholders.
Business Oct 17, 2021
Netflix estimates ‘Squid Game’ will be worth almost $900 million
by Lucas Shaw
The robust figure underscores the windfall that one megahit can generate in the streaming era.
TV Oct 11, 2021
Netflix hit show 'Squid Game' spurs interest in learning Korean
Duolingo reported a 76% rise in new users signing up to learn Korean in Britain and 40% in the United States over the two weeks following the show's premiere.
Entertainment News Sep 20, 2021
'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' and 'Queen's Gambit' win top Emmy Awards
The best drama series win for "The Crown" gave Netflix its biggest prize so far, while Apple TV+ entered streaming's big leagues with the best comedy series win for "Ted Lasso."