A news host’s comment about helping troops prompted the Latvian authorities to revoke the license of TV Rain, a major independent outlet, putting a focus on the public role of Russians who fled.
Tag: Television
Your Tuesday Briefing: Indonesia’s Deadly Earthquake
Plus Iranian players protest at the World Cup and “Neighbours” will start filming again.
Former UK Health Secretary Gets a TV Gig, Then a Suspension
Matt Hancock, who was filmed in a steamy embrace with an aide, breaking strict Covid distancing rules, will appear on “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!”
‘Modern Love’ Goes Global in New Television Series
The latest iteration of the “Modern Love” franchise, “Modern Love Tokyo,” begins streaming on Oct. 21.
The Future of Australian Children’s TV
It might make more economic sense for all English-language programming to be made in Los Angeles, but that would come at a different cost.
Climate Change for Preschoolers: ‘Octonauts’ Explores Unmapped Ground
There are few books, shows or other tools to help parents and teachers talk to preschoolers about global warming. “Octonauts: Above and Beyond” is one of the first to try.
Britain Wonders, Is It Too Soon to Dramatize the Pandemic?
A new Sky Atlantic mini-series, “This England,” depicts the early days of Covid-19 in the country, with Kenneth Branagh playing Boris Johnson.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Putin and Xi Prepare to Meet
Plus a kangaroo killed a man in Australia and “Squid Game” made history at the Emmy Awards.
Emmy Success for ‘Squid Game’ Is Hailed in South Korea
After the dystopian Netflix drama picked up multiple wins, Koreans celebrated the awards as the latest example of their country’s rise as a cultural powerhouse.
TV’s Prequel-Mania
This fall, if you feel like you’ve seen that new series somewhere before, you’re probably right.