#streaming platforms

[ follow ]
#streaming-platforms
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Music

Gen X parents, Gen Z kids rejoice: Pavement has a new gold record

Pavement's b-side 'Harness Your Hopes' gained unexpected popularity on Spotify and TikTok, reaching Gold status, despite initial underwhelming reception. [ more ]
Inverse
1 week ago
Web design

Netflix Just Quietly Added the Most Misunderstood Marvel Movie Yet

Madame Web may have flopped at the box office, but found a warmer reception on streaming platforms like Netflix. [ more ]
Newsmax
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

TV Companies Flaunt Ad Tech, AI to Lure Advertisers

Advertiser presentations at the TV upfronts focused on ad tech and AI, rather than TV content. [ more ]
WIRED
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Netflix Isn't About Flicks Anymore

Streaming platforms prioritize original series over movies to retain subscribers. [ more ]
Vulture
2 weeks ago
Writing

It's Time to Let Interview With the Vampire Seduce You

Interview With the Vampire returns with Gothic spooky vibes in the Post 'Peak TV' era. [ more ]
Polygon
3 weeks ago
Writing

Abigail, The Book of Clarence on Netflix, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and every new movie to watch at home this weekend

A variety of new releases across different genres are available on streaming platforms this weekend. [ more ]
morestreaming-platforms
IndieWire
3 months ago
Film

'Road House' Skipped Theaters in Exchange for a Bigger Budget - Report

Filmmakers and actor Jake Gyllenhaal opted for a $25 million streaming release for the film 'Road House.' [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Film

Arab women filmmakers' big challenge? Western preconceptions DW 12/01/2023

Female filmmakers in the Middle East are achieving greater representation and gender equity in the film industry.
Arab-made films are gaining visibility and success at major international film festivals. [ more ]
Pitchfork
6 months ago
Music

Watch "Weird Al" Yankovic Diss Spotify Payouts in His Year-End Wrapped Video for Spotify

Spotify Wrapped 2023 includes thank you videos from artists like Taylor Swift and Weird Al Yankovic
Weird Al Yankovic earned $12 from over 80 million streams on Spotify [ more ]
Exchangewire
6 months ago
Media industry

November's Ad Industry Financials - Publishers

Buzzfeed's advertising revenue fell by over one-third, attributed to competitor gains and plummeting engagement.
Comcast saw a decline in advertising revenue in the linear market, but is optimistic about growth with its Peacock streaming service. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Film

Lost reels: 15 directors pick great films you won't find on UK streaming

Despite the wide variety of streaming platforms, many films remain unavailable to be streamed legally in the UK.
The lack of availability is often due to issues such as restoration and digitization, unclear rights ownership, and cost-cutting measures by streaming platforms. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Film

Directors are turning to streaming to fulfil their epic visions and avoid bum ache'

Ridley Scott plans to release a full, unexpurgated version of his film 'Napoleon' on a streaming service, potentially running over four hours.
The rise of streaming platforms has brought attention to the debate between artistic vision and commercial necessity in terms of film length.
Streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ can accommodate longer films without the physical restrictions of cinemas. [ more ]
[ Load more ]