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One of the most popular television shows of the 2000s, which was part mockumentary, has a very real lawsuit in the works. What Happened: Based on the BBC show of the same name, “The Office” aired for nine seasons in the U.S. on Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)-owned NBC. NBC is...

The highly anticipated final two episodes of the fourth season of “Stranger Things” were released on July 1. Here’s the latest report from Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) on how many hours of the fourth season were viewed last week. What Happened: In its latest top 10 rankings for...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) went public in 2002. The company, which got its start as a DVD by mail subscription service, has transformed its business model into one of the largest streaming companies in the world. Here’s a look at how successful shares of Netflix have been...

For the second time since the release of “Stranger Things” season four, downloads of a 1980s song that was used on the show's soundtrack soared. Read on to learn more about the hit, and how it ties into the plot of this popular Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) series. Spoilers below. What...

One of the most successful Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) series of all time got a Korean remake that is topping the international streaming charts. Here’s the latest and how it fits into potential growth for the streaming giant. What Happened: Netflix premiered “Money Heist: Korea –...

Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) hit all-time highs in March 2021, one year after the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 as a pandemic. With shares now beaten down, here’s a look at what investors in Disney could see for returns when and if new all-time...

Leading sports network ESPN has renewed rights for one of the most popular racing leagues in the world, beating out several other players and raising the annual amount paid to the league. What Happened: Formula 1 has renewed its deal for U.S. media rights with ESPN, a unit of The Walt Disney...

Entertainment giant Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) is reportedly courting Millie Bobby Brown, who stars in “Stranger Things” on Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), for one of its upcoming Star Wars projects. Brown is in talks with LucasFilm president Kathleen Kennedy, according to a report from...

A streaming platform has landed the rights to a docuseries on former President Donald Trump and his family that also contains potential evidence being used in the Jan. 6 hearings. Here are the details. What Happened: A new docuseries called “Unprecedented” will be added to the...

A leading streaming company is cutting more employees after posting a net loss of subscribers in the first quarter. Here are the details. What Happened: Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) cut 300 positions Thursday, according to an exclusive report from Variety. The majority of the job cuts came from...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) has had a change of heart when it comes to ad-supported streaming. CEO Ted Sarandos shared why the company is moving forward with the new plan. What Happened: Netflix told employees in May that an ad-supported plan could be coming for the streaming...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) confirmed details about the first scripted drama series from former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, who will serve as executive producers. Here is what we know so far. What Happened: According to a new report from The...

E-commerce titan Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) launched its first original series in 2013 as it worked to grow out its Amazon Prime Video streaming platform. The video streaming platform can be traced back to 2006 and is a membership perk to those who pay for Amazon Prime. Recent data from The...

The "Game of Thrones" franchise will live on with a highly anticipated sequel series — just the latest in a string of spinoff programming inspired by the popular HBO show that spanned eight seasons. What Happened: Kit Harington will return to the role of Jon Snow in a live-...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) is using the Annecy International Animation Film Festival to highlight upcoming new animated series that will hit Disney+ and other Disney platforms in 2023. Here’s a look at what was unveiled. What Happened: Disney used the festival as a place to...