Our streaming picks for February, including ‘Parks and Recreation,’ ‘News of the World’ and ‘Bliss.’
Tag: Television
Song Yoo-jung, a South Korean Actress, Has Died at 26
No cause of death was disclosed, but the case followed a string of suicides by young entertainers in the country.
Director of Amazon’s ‘Tandav’ Cuts Scenes After Pressure From India’s Hindu Nationalists
Faced with boycotts and criminal complaints, the director of “Tandav” made the edits this week. But that did not appear to satisfy some of the show’s critics, who called for him to be jailed.
Amazon’s ‘Tandav’ Show Angers India’s Hindu Nationalists
Artists say officials tied to the country’s ruling party use pressure to stem criticism. Streaming services hoping to tap the Indian market’s potential have been caught in the middle.
The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and Stan in Australia in January
Our streaming picks for January, including ‘Cobra Kai,’ ‘Bump’ and ‘One Night in Miami …’
The Former Youth TV Star on a Mission to Transform the BBC
June Sarpong has been a familiar face on British screens for two decades. Now, she’s in charge of bringing greater diversity to the country’s public broadcaster.
How Lin Qi’s Poisoning Death Shocked China
The “billionaire millennial” Lin Qi was working with Netflix and the “Game of Thrones” creators to bring a Chinese best seller to the screen. The police have a suspect, and fans have questions.
How Canada Has Become a Pilgrimage Site for ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Fans
The hamlet that was the backdrop for the hit television series Schitt’s Creek has become a pilgrimage site for fans, to the joy and consternation of locals.
Bollywood, Reeling From the Pandemic, Shifts to Streaming
India’s film industry, which relied on theatrical releases, is experimenting with going straight to streaming services such as Amazon, Netflix and Disney’s Hotstar.
Sesame Street Creates New Muppets for Rohingya Refugees
Noor and Aziz are Rohingya Muppets who will feature in educational programming that will be shown in refugee camps.