10 Stories You Should Know: 09/16/2022
Hey, it's Friday!
Here is a rundown of the stories that should be on your radar this morning:
Streaming’s Carriage Fee Issue (TV Rev)
Which is not to say that carriage fees on streaming are an absurd notion. More than a few people we spoke with said they could envision scenarios where content providers routinely strike some sort of deal for the right to have their app on a TV OS platform. If not an outright exchange of money, it may be a trade for viewership data or a share of ad revenue.
Paramount Plus Review: Nostalgia-Rich Streaming Service That Can't Beat Netflix (CNET)
If you haven't subscribed and already have Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video or Disney Plus, know that this probably won't replace any of those for you. But if you are looking for some new shows or want to revisit old favorites, the $5-a-month ad-supported tier is toward the lower end of streaming service prices. It's also a content playground if you have children. And once more originals and major movie releases arrive, it could be worth your while.
Two Reasons Netflix (NFLX Stock) Might Have Just Bottomed Out (FX Street)
In addition to a new and innovative revenue stream coming online in the near future, investors on the sidelines should also consider the technical setup in Netflix shares. As mentioned, they put in a low around the $164 level back in May and haven’t come close to testing it since.
Indeed, it’s basically been a case of higher highs and lower lows since then, which is a classic sign of a rally being born. Viewed in a vacuum, and with no visibility of the selling in the months beforehand, the chart since May looks quite bullish.
Jamie Oliver 'Pitches Shows To Netflix After Ending His Million-Pound Golden Handcuffs Deal With Channel 4' (Daily Mail)
He recently ended his multi-million pound golden handcuffs deal with Channel 4 after working with the channel for 20 years.
And Jamie Oliver is believed to be cooking up a deal with Netflix as he hopes to promote his healthy eating campaign via the streaming service and his charity BiteBack 2030.
Suriname Government Threatens Legal Action Against Netflix Over Korean Series ‘Narco-Saints’ (The Hollywood Reporter)
The government of Suriname is considering taking legal action against the producers of Netflix’s new Korean original series Narco-Saints over the way the country is portrayed in the show.
"Country Queen" Producer Discusses The Success Of Kenya's First Hit Netflix Series (DW.com)
It’s not only the first Netflix series from Kenya, but the first from East Africa, a big milestone for all of us here. It really began by finding a group of young creatives for trainings organized by [executive producers and DW Akademie partner] Good Karma Fiction to create a high-quality telenovela called "Country Queen".
Yet we did a little research in our trainings and found that people in the streets wanted strong, female characters, a realistic story and something happening outside of Nairobi for a change. "Country Queen" then slowly developed into a drama series, but we did keep some elements of a telenovela, like the love triangles.
Climate Change Documentary Zeroes In On Broiling Delhi, Where Growing Crisis Threatens Millions (Deadline)
“Told through striking images and eye-opening accounts from everyday citizens, Invisible Demons delivers a visceral and immersive journey through the stories of just a few of Delhi’s 30 million inhabitants fighting to survive,” a synopsis of the film reads. “Invisible Demons offers a deeply experiential and new perspective on its subject: the clear and present climate reality. Jain engages the senses by directly stimulating our desire to live in a world with equitable access to clean air and water. Is it possible to imagine this future in Delhi, in India, or anywhere in the modern world?”
Full TV Schedule For Queen's Funeral For BBC, ITV, Channel 4 And Sky News (Daily Mirror)
The BBC, ITV and Sky News will be leading the coverage here in the UK, with people across the UK paying tribute to their late monarch. The Queen passed away last Thursday at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace confirmed in a statement at the time.
The Queen and her long reign will be honoured in the special funeral, which begins at 11am. Many dignitaries and world leaders will join the Royal Family at the funeral, as they bid a final farewell to the monarch.
TV channels across the UK will be marking the historic occasion with special coverage, and here's all the details.
'Drive My Car' Star Toko Miura To Debut New Event Series At MIPCOM (The Hollywood Reporter)
Toko Miura, the breakout star of Oscar winner Drive My Car, will attend next month’s MIPCOM television conference in Cannes to present the world premiere of her new event series Elpis. Miura and Elpis producer Ayumi Sano (My Dear Exes, Quartet) will introduce the premiere at the Cannes Grand Auditorium on Tuesday, October 18th.
Quantum Leap Vet Scott Bakula Reveals His 'Very Difficult Decision' To Pass On NBC Reboot (TV Line)
In January, the pilot was sold and a script was sent to me because the character of Sam Beckett was in it, which makes sense, right? As so many of you have been asking me the last several months, “How could you do QL without Sam?“ (or Al, for that matter). Well, I guess we’re about to find out.