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Netflix’s ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ is lethally boring – TechCrunch

February 10, 2019

Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and writer-director Dan Gilroy — who labored collectively on the creepy crime thriller “Nightcrawler” — have reunited for a brand new Netflix Authentic movie, “Velvet Buzzsaw.” Whereas “Nightcrawler” wasn’t excellent, it was tense and unsettling, crammed with eerily lovely photographs of nighttime L.A., plus a career-best efficiency from Gyllenhaal. It’s exhausting […]

IAC-owned publishing firm Dotdash grew income by 44 % final 12 months – TechCrunch

February 7, 2019

Holding firm IAC simply launched its fourth quarter earnings report, which incorporates optimistic numbers for Dotdash, the rebranded firm previously generally known as About.com — income elevated 32 % within the quarter (to $40.2 million), and it was up 44 % (to $131 million) for the fiscal 12 months. This comes after huge layoff bulletins […]

Why Spotify is betting massive on podcasting – TechCrunch

February 6, 2019

Podcasting revenues hit $314 million in 2017, based on a third-party survey launched final summer season. It’s a big quantity for what’s been traditionally considered a distinct segment and tough to monetize medium, however nonetheless pales compared to the extra $400-$500 million Spotify says it’s keen to spend on the house this yr alone. Two […]

Sling TV rolls out free content material to non-subscribers, initially on Roku – TechCrunch

January 14, 2019

Final 12 months, Dish-owned streaming service Sling TV launched a free tier to its service designed to draw these with lapsed subscriptions to come back again and watch. On Roku gadgets, former clients had been capable of tune into over 100 hours of TV reveals and films with out a subscription by launching the Sling […]

‘Aquaman’ is a ridiculous superhero epic, and I beloved each minute of it – TechCrunch

December 20, 2018

Look, I get it. Even when executed nicely, superhero origin tales on the large display screen have change into depressingly formulaic — and except for “Wonder Woman,” those within the DC Prolonged Universe haven’t been executed nicely. And though I used to be one of many few moviegoers who really loved final yr’s “Justice League,” I’ll […]

Hulu to prime 23 million subscribers by year-end – TechCrunch

December 4, 2018

Hulu will prime 23 million subscribers by year-end, in response to feedback made by Hulu CEO Randy Freer talking at Enterprise Insider’s Ignition convention this morning. Whereas Freer didn’t state the quantity outright, he mentioned that the enterprise could have added extra subscribers within the second half of 2018 than it did within the first. […]

The frustration of ‘House of Cards’ and its remaining season – TechCrunch

November 18, 2018

It looks like Netflix’s “House of Cards” had an actual alternative for a contemporary begin with season six. Granted, the behind-the-scenes turmoil in all probability made this season notably difficult: Manufacturing was already underway when “Star Trek: Discovery” actor Anthony Rapp got here ahead with allegations that Kevin Spacey made a sexual advance in direction […]

Stoop goals to enhance your information eating regimen with a simple method to discover and browse newsletters – TechCrunch

November 16, 2018

Stoop is seeking to present readers with what CEO Tim Raybould described as “a healthier information diet.” To do this, it’s launched an iOS and Android app the place you possibly can flick thru totally different newsletters primarily based on class, and while you discover one you want, it’ll direct you to the usual subscription […]

James Patterson launched a piece of interactive fiction on Fb Messenger – TechCrunch

November 4, 2018

One of many world’s best-selling authors is experimenting with a brand new type of digital-first storytelling. James Patterson has partnered with Fb to launch his newest novel,‘The Chef’, on its messaging app. The thriller is offered to learn on Fb Messenger as of Tuesday and can make its print debut in February. readers simply need to ship a […]

Apple’s morning present drama provides Steve Carell to the forged – TechCrunch

October 23, 2018

Apple’s still-untitled morning present drama already has some critical star energy, with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon as its leads. Now it’s including Steve Carell to the forged. This will probably be Carell’s first common function on a TV present since his seven seasons starring within the U.S. model of “The Office.” He’ll be enjoying […]

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