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Why one stockbroker decided to quit his job and travel the world

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 31, 2017
Leon Logothetis chronicles his experience in the Netflix series “The Kindness Diaries.”
Leon Logothetis watches as a group of children play soccer.
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Can Netflix hook viewers on reality TV?

by Adriene Hill
Feb 23, 2017
Netflix will launch its first reality show on Feb. 24. The physical competition show, “Ultimate Beastmaster,” is kind of like a global version of “American Ninja Warrior.” Netflix is making six localized versions of the show: six different languages, six different sets of hosts and the same set of competitors. It’s part of the streaming service’s […]
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Chef Nancy Silverton on Netflix, pizza dough and becoming a celebrity chef

by David Brancaccio
Feb 17, 2017
The acclaimed chef talks to us about being featured in Nexflix's "Chef's Table" series, and lessons from her Ponzi scheme loss.
Chef Nancy Silverton.
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Can Time Warner's HBO continue to succeed in the world of prestige TV?

by Adriene Hill
Feb 8, 2017
The network now faces competition from the likes of Amazon and Netflix.
Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau attends the Season 6 premiere of HBO's "Game of Thrones."
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Norman Lear and Gloria Calderon Kellett on rebooting 'One Day at a Time'

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Feb 2, 2017
The Netflix version centers on a Cuban-American family and problems that face all U.S. citizens.
Gloria Calderon Kellett and Norman Lear are rebooting "One Day at a Time."
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Maybe we should call it 'Binge Friday'

by Adam Allington
Nov 23, 2016
Streaming services are looking to capitalize on Black Friday's captive audience.
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It's not just Barb, Netflix is also having a moment

by Sally Herships
Oct 19, 2016
Companies like Netflix and Amazon are disrupting TV by producing their own content.
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When (original) content is king

by Mitchell Hartman
Oct 17, 2016
Netflix is a big spender on new programming.
Netflix says it will spend $6 billion this year on content.
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When 'Gilmore Girls' takes over your local coffee shop

by Donna Tam
Oct 5, 2016
The Netflix marketing push for the revived TV series shows how long a shelf life a show can have.
Brittany Jeng, 29, and Heather Bladt, 33, pose for a photo in front of a Luke’s sign displayed outside the Comoncy Cafe in Studio City, Calif. The pair waited in line for two hours at the popup event promoting the new “Gilmore Girls” series on Netflix.
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Nasty Gal creator on building a media empire

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Oct 4, 2016
Sophia Amoruso's Girlboss brand extends to books, a podcast, and a Netflix show.
Cover art from Sophia Amoruso's book "Nasty Galaxy."
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