By voting not to renew the franchise of ABS-CBN, lawmakers silenced a major network that had come under fire from President Rodrigo Duterte.
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The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and Stan in Australia in July
Our picks for July, including ‘Unsolved Mysteries,’ ‘The Old Guard’ and ‘Vivarium’
Coronavirus Finally Comes to ‘Coronation Street’
The soap, which has been airing in Britain since 1960, usually ignores news events. But as filming resumes, the pandemic is being incorporated into the show.
Sushant Singh Rajput, Bollywood Star, Dies at 34
Mr. Rajput, who got his start on television in 2008, was “blessed with wonderful screen presence,” one critic said. The police called his death a suicide.
The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and Stan in Australia in June
Our picks for June, including ‘Queer Eye,’ ‘Da 5 Bloods,’ ‘Scarface’ and ‘LOL: Last One Laughing Australia’
Duterte’s Shutdown of ABS-CBN Network Leaves Void in Coronavirus Crisis
Critics of the Philippine president say the move was yet more evidence of an increasingly domineering government using a crisis like the pandemic to crack down on dissent.
ABS-CBN, a Leading Broadcaster in the Philippines and Target of Duterte’s Ire, Signs Off
ABS-CBN has closely documented President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal war on drugs that has left thousands of people dead. Such coverage has made it a target of the administration.
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Um Haroun’ Ignites Arab Debate on Jews and Israel
Fans have praised a hit TV series for promoting religious diversity. Critics say it encourages “normalization” with Israel and betrays the Palestinian cause.
The Best Movies and TV Shows New on Netflix Canada in May
Additions include “Space Force” starring Steve Carell and stand-up comedy specials from Jerry Seinfeld and Hannah Gadsby.
The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and Stan in Australia in May
Our picks for May, including ‘Hollywood,’ ‘Upload,’ ‘Billions’ and ‘Hannah Gadsby: Douglas’