'47 Ronin' director arrested on suspicion of bilking Netflix to the tune of $11 million
Carl Rinsch allegedly defrauded Netflix of $11 million intended for a series that was never finished. Arrested in West Hollywood, he faces trial in New York.
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Filmmaker charged with stealing $11 million from Netflix over show that never aired
Federal authorities said filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch was arrested Tuesday over charges he defrauded streaming giant Netflix out of $11 million in connection with a science fiction series he never ...NBC News - 6d -
Hollywood Filmmaker Charged With $11 Million Conspiracy to Defraud Netflix
Prosecutors say Carl Erik Rinsch used funds for a science-fiction series for personal investments. An arbitrator ruled in Netflix’s favor last year.The New York Times - 6d -
Netflix Lost $55 Million on a Dumb Mistake. Here’s What the Company Should Have Done Instead
Netflix spent $55 million and hoped director Carl Rinsch would deliver a sci-fi masterpiece. Smart leaders might have known better.Inc. - 3d -
Rapper Jay Rock arrested in L.A. on suspicion of illegal firearm possession
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Wife of 'Ghost Adventures' star Aaron Goodwin arrested on suspicion of hiring someone to kill him
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Ship captain arrested on suspicion of manslaughter over collision with tanker
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Man Arrested on Suspicion of Manslaughter After Ship Hits Tanker in North Sea
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Schoolmate arrested in Hawaii girl's 1977 murder released from jail
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Netflix’s Reed Hastings Gives $50 Million to Bowdoin for A.I. Program
The Netflix co-founder said he wanted his alma mater to become a leader in studying the consequences, and guiding beneficial uses, of artificial intelligence.The New York Times - 1d -
Captain of container ship in North Sea collision is Russian, owner says
Police have arrested the 59-year-old on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughterFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Oscar-winning Palestinian director was beaten and arrested in West Bank, co-filmmaker says
A Palestinian filmmaker who was part of a team that won an Oscar for “No Other Land" was beaten by West Bank settlers and then arrested by Israeli forces, his co-director said Monday.NBC News - 15h -
Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers and arrested
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Kering shares plunge 11% after Demna Gvasalia named as Gucci's artistic director
Shares of Kering plunged on Friday after the firm announced that Demna Gvasalia would take the reigns as new artistic director of its ailing Gucci fashion line.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Netflix paid $55 million for a show. Prosecutors say the creator blew it on Rolls Royces and crypto.
Netflix paid Carl Erik Rinsch top dollar during the peak streaming boom for a sci-fi series he never delivered, losing it all on bad investments and luxury goods, prosecutors sayMarketWatch - 6d -
Israeli Police Question Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal After West Bank Incident
Witnesses said that Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked settlers in his home village. The Israeli military said he was detained on suspicion of throwing stones, which he denies.The New York Times - 1h -
Israeli Police Question Palestinian Director Hamdan Ballal After West Bank Incident
Witnesses said that Hamdan Ballal was assaulted by masked settlers in his home village. The Israeli military said he was detained on suspicion of throwing stones, which he denies.The New York Times - 55m -
FBI applauds Mexico's arrest and handover of '10 Most Wanted' gang figure
FBI Director Kash Patel applauded Mexican authorities Tuesday for the arrest and handover of one of the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” suspects, an alleged gang leader from El SalvadorABC News - 6d -
How toxic masculinity, Andrew Tate and the online 'manosphere' inspired 'Adolescence'
Netflix's “Adolescence" follows the fallout after a teenage boy is arrested for murdering his female classmate.NBC News - 4d -
Reed Hastings Just Gave $50 Million to Boost AI Safety Research, and We Should All Pay Attention
The potential downsides of AI use are alarming the Netflix CEO, as well as state lawmakers, spawning a patchwork of legislation and academic research.Inc. - 22h -
Boeing wins multibillion-dollar F-47 contract
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Boeing wins multibillion-dollar F-47 fighter jet deal The Pentagon ...The Hill - 3d -
Analyst Dick Vitale changes tune on Will Wade after NCAA tournament win
Dick Vitale and Will Wade have had some public disagreements. After Wade led McNeese to a win over Clemson, Vitale changed his tune.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Haiden Deegan arrested in Walton County, Florida, for street racing, stunt driving
Haiden Deegan was booked into a Walton County jail at 11:26 p.m. Friday night.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Trump announces 6th-generation fighter jet, the F-47
President Trump said the F-47 is "the most advanced, most capable, most lethal aircraft ever built."CBS News - 3d -
What is the new F-47 fighter jet Trump announced?
Trump revealed Boeing has won the $20 billion contract to create and engineer the F-47 fighter jet.The Hill - 4h -
For 20 years, this school had no idea there was a dinosaur fossil right outside
Students at a school in Australia studied next to a boulder without realizing it was a fossil of 66 footprints from 47 dinosaurs from 200 million years ago.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Kirk Cousins set to star in season 2 of Netflix's Quarterback documentary series
Kirk Cousins to be featured in Netflix's Quarterback season 2Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Eric Bauza Voices Bugs Bunny and More Looney Tunes Greats
Listen to the performer Eric Bauza voice the characters Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny and more. His work appears in the new animated feature, “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.”The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
The inspirations behind big Netflix Games and pushing transmedia boundaries
Netflix Games did a panel on the inspirations behind big-effort games at Netflix and the shows they're based on.VentureBeat - 5d -
Warner Bros. killed a Looney Tunes movie starring John Cena. Now it's back from the dead
The shelved Looney Tunes movie "Coyote vs. Acme," also starring Will Forte, may see the light of day after all.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Woman arrested in US for allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 years
Police say the man, who set a fire to escape, was held captive by his stepmother from age 11. He weighed 68 pounds when he was freed.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Ishan Kishan’s century leads Hyderabad past Rajasthan in season-opening encounter
Ishan Kishan scored 106 not out off 47 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in their season-opening encounter in the 2025 Indian Premier League on Sunday. Kishan smacked ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Netflix’s ‘Electric State’ Is No Hit, but the Streamer Doesn’t Mind
The film’s struggles have elicited no more than a shrug inside the company, demonstrating how different Netflix is from traditional studios.The New York Times - 2d -
Netflix’s ‘Electric State’ Is No Hit, but the Streamer Doesn’t Mind
The film’s struggles have elicited no more than a shrug inside the company, demonstrating how different Netflix is from traditional studios.The New York Times - 2d -
Joe Burrow to star in Netflix show ‘Quarterback’ coming this summer
Joe Burrow will star in the next season of the Netflix show ‘Quarterback.’Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Comedian of Trump rally fame gets Netflix deal
Tony Hinchcliffe, the comedian who made multiple controversial jokes at a Trump rally in October, has received a Netflix deal. “Kill Tony is coming to Netflix. We're teaming up with Tony ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Why are the most expensive Netflix movies also the worst?
Streamer’s endless quest to make an unforgettable blockbuster continues to sputter out with the release of $300m dud The Electric State. The full effect of Netflix on the film industry, positive or ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Netflix has won the streaming wars. Now what?
Analyst firm MoffettNathanson is raising its price target for Netflix, saying it sees huge upside for the platform’s new advertising model as well as continued profit-margin growth.MarketWatch - Mar. 18 -
Fabrizio Guido's subtle comedy is a slam dunk in Netflix's 'Running Point'
Fabrizio Guido drives forward the Netflix comedy 'Running Point' as Jackie Moreno, a stadium concessions worker with a love for basketball and family.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 14
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