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Spotify tests audiobooks of classics including 'Persuasion,' 'Frankenstein'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 26 10:37 AM

Streaming giant Spotify is extending its foray into audiobooks, dropping nine new public-domain classics narrated by celebrities including Hilary Swank and Forest Whitaker.   Read more »

Netflix keeps growing in pandemic, tops 200 million subscribers

Glenn Chapman, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 20 09:02 AM

Netflix on Tuesday delivered stronger-than-expected subscriber growth in the past quarter, keeping ahead of new streaming rivals competing for viewers stuck in their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.   Read more »

French series 'Lupin' tops 'Queen's Gambit' views on Netflix

Alexandra del Peral and Jurgen Hecker, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 20 12:52 AM

"Lupin", a sly modern take on France's beloved gentleman thief, is on track for 70 million views worldwide in its first month, the streaming platform said Tuesday. Read more »

A chess player’s review: ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ makes all the right moves—well, almost

BENRE ZENAROSA
Updated as of Nov 09 08:33 AM

Netflix’s celebrated series on a chess wunderkind has won the hearts of players and non-players alike. If you have yet to start on it, this might serve as your opening  Read more »

South Korean dad loses US$115,000 after child spends it on gifts for live-streaming stars

South China Morning Post by Korea Times
Updated as of Nov 05 02:36 PM

As the coronavirus pandemic increasingly keeps children in South Korea indoors, authorities say cases have spiked of parents discovering unexpected bills for unauthorized payments. Read more »

ABS-CBN releases newly produced local movies straight to streaming

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 28 01:03 PM

The coronavirus pandemic has the film subsidiary of ABS-CBN to think out of the box on how to reach its audience nationwide and worldwide.   Read more »

Disney prefaces some older films with warning of ‘racist’ stereotypes

Bryan Pietsch, The New York Times
Posted at Oct 19 05:24 PM

Before viewers watch some of these films that entertained generations of children, they will be warned about scenes that include “negative depictions” and “mistreatment of people or cultures.”   Read more »

Netflix stops offering free trials to U.S. viewers

Reuters
Posted at Oct 14 06:59 AM

Netflix, the world's largest streaming service, said on Tuesday it has stopped offering free trials in the United States. Read more »

Disney revamps itself to emphasize streaming

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 13 06:49 AM

Disney announced Monday a reorganization of its media and entertainment business that aims to further boost its streaming service, which has boomed during the coronavirus pandemic.   Read more »

'Wonder Woman' director warns movie-going could become extinct

Lisa Richwine, Reuters
Posted at Oct 08 01:11 AM

LOS ANGELES - Patty Jenkins' new "Wonder Woman" movie has been delayed three times during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the director is sounding the alarm that movie-going itself is under real threat. Read more »

MTRCB urges Netflix, other video streaming services to ‘adopt’ PH ratings system

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 06:35 PM

Netflix and other video streaming providers are "very much amenable" to adopt the local system of labeling which shows or movies are suitable to viewers, the MTRCB chief said. Read more »

YouTube views see exponential rise as pandemic gives rise to content creators in PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 02 11:16 AM

Video streaming platform YouTube now has about 40 million monthly adult viewers, giving content creators more chance to be seen, Google Philippines country marketing head Gabby Roxas. Read more »

Liza Dino weighs in on proposal to include Netflix, other streaming services in MTRCB's scope

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 14 10:12 PM

FDCP Chair Liza Dino said “it’s an MTRCB call,” but she believes that these video-on-demand platforms already have their own mechanisms for regulation. Read more »

Palace tells MTRCB to weigh lawmakers' comments on regulating Netflix, streaming apps

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 04:52 PM

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) should consider the views of lawmakers in its proposal to include in its scope video streaming services like Netflix, Malacañang said Monday. Read more »

Hirit na MTRCB regulation sa Netflix at iba pa, inalmahan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 08:40 PM

Inalmahan ng ilang eksperto, viewer, at subscriber ng Netflix ang hirit na bantayan ng MTRCB ang video streaming sites.    Read more »

Mga eksperto umalma sa panukalang regulasyon ng MTRCB sa streaming sites

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 04 04:11 PM

May agam-agam ang isang propesor kung bakit nais itong gawin ng MTRCB. Read more »

Some lawmakers, experts rebuff MTRCB call to regulate Netflix, other streaming platforms

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 04 03:45 PM

MANILA - Lawmakers and experts objected to Movie and Television Review and Classification Board's request to regulate Netflix and other video streaming platforms.    Read more »

MTRCB has no jurisdiction over Netflix, other video streaming apps: media law professor

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 01:46 PM

MANILA - A media law expert said that while the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) cannot regulate content on video streaming apps now, moves that may add more power to the board must still be monitored. Read more »

Regulating content on Netflix, other streaming services to 'empower' viewers: MTRCB

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 04 01:04 PM

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on Friday said the proposed measure to regulate content on Netflix and other online streaming services was meant to empower Filipino viewers. Read more »

Regulating content on Netflix not feasible, says law professor

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 04 01:04 PM

MANILA - Regulating international streaming sites may not be feasible as this is not covered by the jurisdiction of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), a media and technology law professor said on Friday.   Read more »