Netflix Halves Original Movie Output yet Still Leads Industry
Netflix has cut back its output of original movies by more than 50% from four years ago. (It still releases the most original movies of any company.) https://t.co/62UYKNMzD7
Streaming Bonuses Apply to Just 4.4% of Shows
Three years ago, Hollywood labor unions pushed for members to get streaming bonuses for hit shows. Last year, only 4.4% of programs would have qualified. Most of them were on Netflix. https://t.co/yCM7k2EnGb https://t.co/thdvInkmYh
Robot K‑Pop Boy Band Performs in Futuristic Office
Last month in Seoul, I saw a robot boy band dance across an office designed like a space ship. Unclear if it was the future or a total lark, but @soheefication wrote about the company trying to bring Korean pop into...
Ye's $33M LA Shows Boost by Spotify, Live Nation
Ye sold $33M worth of tickets across two nights in LA, including one of the highest-grossing nights in music history. Perhaps more significant: Spotify playlisted a song from his new album and Live Nation is partners with the promoter for his...
Politicians Push Generous Tax Incentives Across Regions
The people responsible for this are politicians who've offered generous tax incentives in New Jersey, Georgia, the UK and beyond.
Netflix Prices up 150% Since 2013, Will Keep Rising
Netflix has increased its prices by 150% since 2013. The price increases will continue until customers tell the company to stop. https://t.co/2R8oGAahLC
Hollywood Week: Netflix Hikes, Disney Stalls, Social Media Warning
Five things you need to know about Hollywood this week: Netflix’s price hike, Disney’s rough start and a social media addiction statement.
Project Hail Mary Surpasses $300M, Down 23%
Project Hail Mary has eclipsed $300 million in worldwide ticket sales. It dropped just 23% from last weekend. https://t.co/vmL9tuJxBa
SABEW Honors Our Warner Bros Coverage, Labels CNBC Small
Flattered/honored that our @SABEW honored our coverage of the Warner Bros deal with its best in business prize. Also intrigued to learn that CNBC qualifies as a medium to small news organization. https://t.co/P3KGdZSgkQ
Amazon's Biggest Film Opening Revives Theatrical Ambitions
Amazon’s most ambitious movie to-date delivers the company’s biggest opening ever. A big boost to Amazon’s theatrical ambitions after 3 misses to start the year.
BTS Album Features Spotify's Current Top 14 Songs
The 14 songs on the new @bts_bighit album are the 14 most popular songs on Spotify right now. https://t.co/eFGcGwd66H
BTS Returns After Army, Announces Long-Awaited Album Tour
BTS is about to return after three years in the South Korean Army. Then spoke Sohee and me about their long-awaited album/tour.
DOJ, FCC Clear Tegna‑Nexstar Deal, Forming Largest Local Broadcaster
Both the DOJ and the FCC have approved the merger of Tegna and Nexstar, a deal that would create the largest owner of local stations in the US. https://t.co/BcB7uDquKX
New LA Publication Launches with In‑Depth Mayor Race
My friend @sherlyholmes has started a new publication devoted to Los Angeles, our home. She's started with a bang: an in-depth look at the mayor's race. I would also recommend checking out the daily newsletter (because LA sorely needs one). https://t.co/sZjwB3dCSl
Netflix's K‑Pop Demon Hunters Tour May Feature Virtual Girls
Netflix is planning a global KPop Demon Hunters concert tour for next year. Promoters are salivating. But… who will perform as the girls? It may be entirely virtual. Scoop —> https://t.co/PDg34hVJOo
