Dangling a carrot: how Netflix are luring Hallmark viewers with a hot snowman

This festive season the streamer is bringing us a snowman as the buff-but-dim love interest in an erotically complicated romcom. Thanks to increased competition, rising subscription costs and a ...

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Here's How Many Hours Netflix Users Spend On The Platform Every Day

People watch a lot of Netflix, but just how much do they watch? As part of Netflix's latest earnings briefing , the company revealed the number of hours the average paid subscriber watches: ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

'Eating disorders are higher in the LGBT community - few talk about it'

Netflix hit Heartstopper is raising awareness of a crucial challenge the LGBT community faces.

How ‘McNeal,’ a Play About A.I., Lured Robert Downey Jr. to Broadway

In “McNeal,” the playwright Ayad Akhtar explores the way artificial intelligence is disrupting the literary world and raising questions about creativity.

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Netflix 'The Shadow Strays': Timo Tjahjanto explains how 'violence and some sort of purity collide' in film

Indonesian filmmaker Timo Tjahjanto continues to blow our minds with gruesome and impactful action scenes in The Shadow Strays on Netflix.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

How to increase or cut your exposure to Nvidia and other hot Big Tech stocks

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The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup has the hallmarks of game-changer for rugby union

Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament. “Where sisterhood meets rivalry,” is the snappy tag line for the 2025 Rugby World ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Donald J. Hall, 96, Dies; Expanded Hallmark Beyond Greeting Cards

After succeeding his father as the company’s top executive, he added new product lines and increased its focus on family-friendly TV shows.

Business - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

30 films and countless Christmas trees: Alison Sweeney reflects on being one of Hallmark's MVPs

The actor talks about becoming a mainstay on Hallmark and 'This Time Each Year,' premiering Thursday, her 30th film for the channel.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Hallmark exec says actors Lacey Chabert, Holly Robinson Peete 'aging out': lawsuit

Hallmark Media executive vice president of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly instructed a former employee not to cast “old people” for Hallmark roles, saying that “our leading ladies are aging out,” ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 2 days ago

12:30 Report — Harris has her eyes on Fox News viewers

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. 🎵“At the Marriott, googling Domingo. Just to make sure he's not psycho.”🎵 This viral SNL song will live in my head rent-free for years. Here’s what else is ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

"FBI True" takes viewers inside deadly 2014 Oregon standoff

The latest episode of "FBI True" on Paramount Plus delves into a tense standoff between FBI agents and a cattle rancher supported by heavily armed anti-government militias. The series offers an ...

Harris town hall nets CNN more than 3 million viewers

More than 3 million viewers watched a CNN town hall featuring Vice President Harris on Wednesday evening. The forum, held in the swing state of Pennsylvania and moderated by CNN anchor Anderson ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Opera Philadelphia brings opera to first-time viewers by lowering ticket prices

Opera Philadelphia is lowering ticket prices to make opera more relevant and accessible. The move is drawing in some first-time audiences and boosting revenue. Scott MacFarlane goes backstage to ...

Shohei Ohtani drawing millions of World Series viewers from Japan

There will be a Game 5 between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers after the Yankees avoided a sweep with an 11-4 win in Game 4 Tuesday night. That means millions of viewers from Japan ...

Sorbara’s, the Hot New Thing In Vintage

Kathleen Sorbara founded the beloved vintage boutique Chickee’s, and she’s got a fresh idea for her devoted customer base.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 17

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