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‘Based on a True Story’ (Except the Parts That Aren’t)

But if someone can convincingly claim that he or she was harmed by what screenwriters made up, that is grounds for a strong defamation suit, said Jean-Paul Jassy, a lawyer […]




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Crime and Police TV Shows Like ‘Criminal Minds’ Are Big Streaming Hits

Just a few years ago, it looked as though shows in which a group of characters confront and neatly resolve a crime or a court case in a single episode, […]




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Streaming’s Golden Age Is Suddenly Dimming

American television viewers have become accustomed to it: Dozens of premieres every month, hundreds of shows every year, a guarantee from Hollywood that there’s always going to be something new […]




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Liz Garbus on Making the Harry and Meghan Netflix Series ‘Personal and Raw’

Liz Garbus was skeptical.The documentarian behind films like “Becoming Cousteau” and “What Happened, Miss Simone?” was not an avid royal watcher. She knew the broad strokes of the decision by […]




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‘Glass Onion’ and ‘Matilda’ Test Netflix’s Approach to Theatrical Releases

That enthusiasm was short-lived, stifled when Mr. Sarandos emphasized his commitment to streaming during last month’s earnings call.Some of the large exhibitors were considering backing out of the deal after […]




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Thanksgiving and Inflation: The Cost of the Holiday This Year

Holiday costs from groceries to travel are up, and consumers have been willing to pay them.Roe D’Angelo and The Thanksgiving feast last year was one of the most expensive ever; […]







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Is There a Future for Late-Night Talk Shows?

Big changes are coming to the longtime staple of television programming, as the genre struggles to make the leap to the streaming world. Read More