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Oscars to stream exclusively on YouTube from 2029
AFP, Published on 18/12/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The Oscars will be shown only on YouTube from 2029, the Academy said Wednesday, in a radical gambit for a movie industry that remains wary of streaming platforms even as viewing habits shift online.
Digital divas: Can Japan's virtual YouTuber craze crack America?
AFP, Published on 11/04/2025
» TOKYO — Fans waved glow sticks at an animated character on stage, having packed a sold-out Hollywood concert hall to see their virtual idol perform -- showcasing the global ambitions of Japan's "VTuber" subculture.
Netflix reopens Hollywood movie palace
AFP, Published on 08/11/2023
» LOS ANGELES - The Egyptian Theatre, which hosted Hollywood's first-ever red carpet premiere in its faux hieroglyph-adorned courtyard more than a century ago, reopens this week under the new ownership of Netflix.
Netflix adds 6 million subscribers after password crackdown
AFP, Published on 20/07/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix on Wednesday said subscriptions to the media streaming service climbed by nearly 6 million in the wake of its crackdown on password sharing.
Mike Tyson slams 'slave master' Hulu series for 'stealing' life story
AFP, Published on 09/08/2022
» LOS ANGELES: Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has accused an unauthorized television drama of stealing his life story, comparing the streaming platform behind the upcoming series to a "slave master."
EmQuartier celebrates Japanese culture and food
Life, Published on 24/05/2022
» "Emporium EmQuartier Japan Remix 2022" is a summer celebration featuring all things Japanese and lifestyle selections, at EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Road, until Sunday.
Streamers come of age after 'CODA' Oscar win
AFP, Published on 07/04/2022
» LOS ANGELES - Almost buried by the attention surrounding The Slap at the Oscars was a historic first: a streaming film won best picture, taking Hollywood's top prize from the legacy studios that have long dominated the town.
'CODA' triumphs at Oscars, as Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage
AFP, Published on 28/03/2022
» Deaf family drama "CODA" won best picture honors at the Oscars Sunday, the first ever triumph for a streamer, in a ceremony that was overshadowed by best actor-winner Will Smith striking comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife.
Deaf drama 'CODA' wins top prize at SAG awards
AFP, Published on 28/02/2022
» LOS ANGELES: "CODA," a heartfelt indie drama about a struggling deaf family, won the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild awards Sunday, boosting its hopes as a potential dark horse for next month's Oscars.
Protestors rally at Netflix over Chappelle special's 'transphobia'
AFP, Published on 21/10/2021
» LOS ANGELES: Protestors gathered outside Netflix in Los Angeles on Wednesday, angry over a new Dave Chappelle comedy special that has sparked accusations the streamer is trampling transgender rights and profiting from hate speech.