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Paramount’s A$156 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discover benefits Donald Trump, Netflix and some of the richest men in Hollywood. That’s about it.
Whether you’re chasing escapism, comfort, or something more substantial, these titles new to streaming are worth pressing play on.
US industries have traditionally consolidated into 3 to 5 main players. When it comes to streaming, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney are the top trio.
Much remains uncertain about how the legislation will practically affect streamers such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+.
At the heart of the dispute between the BSA and The Platform is an outdated media law that hasn’t adapted to the online streaming era.
What qualifies as CanCon is tied in with who profits. Current debates are centred on how intellectual property and AI will be handled, and how big streamers will be forced to pay into it.
Netflix’s interest in Africa is more about business than telling nuanced stories about the continent.
VPNs are becoming a popular option for people wanting to access overseas content. But they’re much more than that – and sometimes legally murky.
A lot of sophisticated digital plumbing goes into delivering that streaming video to your phone, computer or TV.
Government proposals for media reform are long overdue. But it’s also time for a bold strategic rethink to connect local creators with the right audiences.
Although competition between streaming platforms remains as hot as ever, viewers seem to be getting the short end of of the stick.
According to Netflix, more than 80% of what its users watch is driven by its recommender system.
It’s never been easier to sign up for subscriptions – and they’ve never been harder to manage.
The show is based on Verne’s classic novel
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. But unlike the book, the series is derivative, didactic and not very deep.
Whether you’re after romance, documentary or mystery, this month’s selection is sure to help enhance your viewing experience.
Love is in the air with three of this month’s picks. But if you’re looking for something colder and darker, we’ve got that covered too.
Netflix’s different subscription packages are designed to increase profits, while it keeps users engaged with a steady flow of new content devised via its algorithm.
Australian TV drama series have shrunk in length from their heyday, and broadcasters are making 20% less of them than they did two decades ago.
There are signs that home movie viewing could meet a resurgence of local movie-going that draws on entertainment conventions that preceded Hollywood’s rise.
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