John Koblin and Nicole Sperling
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Studios Are Loosening Their Reluctance to Send Old Shows Back to Netflix
When building their own streaming companies, many entertainment studios ended lucrative licensing deals with Netflix. But they missed the money too much.
Hollywood’s Focus Turns to Actors After Writers Agree to Deal
The studios and the actors’ union haven’t spoken for more than two months, but a deal is needed before the entertainment industry can fully return.
Fran Drescher Takes Center Stage as the Actors’ Union Leader
Fran Drescher, who became a household name for her role on a 1990s sitcom, is now president of the union going on strike.
Striking Writers Find Their Villain: Netflix
Fear of protests prompted the streaming giant to shift an anticipated presentation for advertisers to a virtual event and a top executive to skip an honorary gala.
Netflix Tells Employees Ads May Come by the End of 2022
Executives said they were aiming to introduce an ad-supported, lower-priced subscription tier in the last three months of the year, sooner than originally indicated.
Netflix’s Stumble Could Be a Warning Sign for Streaming Industry
The company faces a number of challenges, but its problems may be an indication that its competitors are racing toward an unstable future.
Netflix Employees Walk Out to Protest Dave Chappelle's Special
The protest involved dozens of employees and was one of the most visible signs of worker unrest in the history of the streaming service.