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Streaming Bill Regulating Netflix, Amazon And Co In Canada Becomes Law
Canada has brought its Online Streaming Act into law after years of heated debate.
The key impact of Bill C-11 is that streamers such as Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ will now be regulated by similar laws to those overseeing the country’s networks.
In practice, the streaming services are now…
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Public Media Body Demands Twitter Drop “Government-Funded Media” Label From All Accounts
It may have ceded to the BBC, but Elon Musk’s Twitter is back under pressure from the world’s public service broadcasters.
The Global Task Force for Public Media has called on the social media platform to correct the designation of four of its members on the site.
The ABC in Australia, CBC/Radio…
“Public Service Networks Spend $21B A Year”: European Broadcasting Union Hits Back At Netflix Claim
EXCLUSIVE: The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has responded to Reed Hastings’ claim Netflix is the “biggest builder” of cross-country culture in the EU.
The EBU, which represents Europe’s public broadcasting networks, said its members spend €20BN ($21BN) a year on “homegrown” content, well above…
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In The End, Disney’s Florida Dream Succumbed To Its Democracy Problem
It was bound to happen, sooner or later. On Monday, the Walt Disney Co.'s corporate privilege in Florida finally succumbed to its Democracy Problem.
Specifically, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation that stripped Disney of its highly unusual control over a special entity, the Reedy Creek…
Unions, Industry Bodies & Governments Agree On Framework To Protect Entertainment Workers’ Rights After Crunch Talks In Europe
EXCLUSIVE: Major international arts and entertainment unions, employers, industry bodies and governments have agreed on their first framework for a decade to improve workers’ rights after a week of tough negotiations in Europe.
The high-level technical meeting, which took place February 13-17 at the…
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Joe Biden Announces He Will End Covid State Of Emergency Declarations
President Joe Biden informed Congress today that he would be ending the dual states of emergency that were declared to help address the Covid pandemic, according to multiple sources. There are currently a public health emergency and a national emergency related to the virus, both of which were extended…
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By Tom Tapp
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Fox News’ Coverage Of Gun Violence “A Disgrace,” Says CA Gov. Gavin Newsom
“It's a disgrace what they do,” California Governor Gavin Newsom said of Fox News’ primetime programming and coverage of gun violence, according to ABC10, at a briefing related to the mass shooting in Monterey Park that killed 11 people on Saturday. "There's xenophobia, they're racial priming. What they…
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By Tom Tapp
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Hollywood Partnership Opens New Center In Entertainment District, Focus On Cleaning, Safety, Hospitality
The nonprofit Hollywood Partnership is opening a community dispatch center later this month. The goal is to focus on the entertainment district’s safety, cleaning, and hospitality. The organization services an area stretching from Hollywood Blvd. to La Brea, down to Sunset and the Hollywood 101 Freeway…
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By Bruce Haring
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Homelessness State Of Emergency Declaration In L.A. Confirmed By Board Of Supervisors; Mayor Promises An “Urgent & Strategic Approach” – Update
UPDATED, 4:10 PM: The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday followed Mayor Karen Bass and the City Council in approving a declaration of emergency over the local homelessness situation. “Today’s unanimous action by the board honors the November mandate from L.A. County voters: Lead with…
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By Tom Tapp
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Searching (In Vain) For A ‘Citizenfour’ At Sundance
Can you remember the last time a documentary actually took your breath away?
I can. It happened on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, in a theater at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The film was Citizenfour, which documented the encounters between National Security Agency whistleblower…
Epic Games To Pay Record $520M Fine In FTC Settlements Over ‘Fortnite’; “No Developer Creates A Game With The Intention Of Ending Up Here”, Company Says – Update
UPDATED with Epic Games statement: Epic Games has agreed to pay a total of $520 million in two settlements with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations the Fortnite creator violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, and that it used design tricks to dupe millions of players into making…
SAG-AFTRA Lauds Enactment Of Respect For Marriage Act
SAG-AFTRA on Tuesday applauded the enactment of the Respect for Marriage Act, which was signed into law today by President Joe Biden. The bipartisan legislation was passed in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, and concerns that the court might next rule that states can make…
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By David Robb
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