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Entertainment industry struggles with 215bn piracy site visits
AFP, Published on 02/06/2023
» CANNES (FRANCE): Anti-piracy authorities say they have cracked down on illegal streaming of films and TV programmes, but data suggests the practice is booming, reaching 215 billion illegal site visits last year.
Malaysian emergency services, volunteers rescue 21,000 from flooding
Reuters, Published on 19/12/2021
» KUALA LUMPUR: Hard-pressed Malaysian emergency services, reinforced by civilian volunteers, on Sunday rescued 21,000 people displaced by flooding from torrential rain in seven states, officials and volunteers said.
Disney streaming services gaining ground on Netflix
AFP, Published on 12/02/2021
» SAN FRANCISCO - Disney said Thursday its streaming services flourished while its parks, travel and film businesses remained hobbled by the pandemic at the end of last year.
Sony to buy US anime giant Crunchyroll for $1.17 bn
AFP, Published on 10/12/2020
» TOKYO - Japan's Sony said Thursday it has agreed to buy US anime streaming giant Crunchyroll, which has more than three million paying subscribers, in a deal worth $1.17 billion.
Bill Clinton says Lewinsky affair was to 'manage anxieties'
AFP, Published on 06/03/2020
» NEW YORK - Bill Clinton said he had an affair with Monica Lewinsky to help him deal with the stress of being president as he opened up in a documentary released Friday about the scandal that led to his impeachment.
Disney tops earnings estimates ahead of streaming launch
AFP, Published on 08/11/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - Walt Disney Co. on Thursday reported better-than-expected quarterly results, fueled by the release of blockbuster films "Aladdin" and "The Lion King" as it prepared for its new streaming television service.
HBO Max set for 2020 streaming launch, nabs 'Friends' from Netflix
AFP, Published on 10/07/2019
» LOS ANGELES - WarnerMedia will launch its new Netflix rival "HBO Max" in early 2020 after reclaiming the rights to stream its hugely popular television comedy "Friends," the company said Tuesday.
Disney+ streaming service sets November launch
AFP, Published on 12/04/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - Disney announced Thursday that its video streaming service would launch in the US in November, spotlighting its blockbuster-making studios as it takes on powerhouse Netflix.
Disney+ streaming service to launch early next year
AFP, Published on 12/04/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - Disney's video streaming service will launch in the US early next year then gradually go international, making its debut as a Netflix rival later than expected.
Apple pivots to services with video, news offerings
AFP, Published on 26/03/2019
» CUPERTINO (UNITED STATES) - Apple on Monday unveiled a star-packed original video service along with a subscription plan for magazines and newspapers as part of a new strategic move for the iPhone maker.