Wendy Lee is an entertainment business reporter, covering streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+. She also writes about podcasting services, digital media and talent agencies. Lee was part of a team that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in breaking news reporting of the fatal shooting on the set of “Rust.” She previously covered tech for the San Francisco Chronicle and worked at KPCC-FM (89.3), the Star Tribune in Minnesota and the Tennessean. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley.
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Netflix is continuing to add to its live sports programming, announcing it will stream the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments.
The partnership will give CAA-represented actors and athletes access to YouTube’s tools to manage and identify AI content that shows their digital likeness.
Virgin Music Group, a division of Universal Music Group, said Monday that it acquired Downtown Music Holdings for $775 million.
Writers Guild of America sent a letter to Hollywood studios including Disney, Sony and Netflix, asking them to take action against tech companies who are using writers’ work to train AI.
Three members of the Animation Guild’s negotiation committee say they oppose the tentative contract that the union reached with major studios over terms governing artificial intelligence.
OpenAI on Monday said it will release its controversial text-to-video tool to the public with different subscription tiers.
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled against TikTok’s request to strike down a law banning the app or forcing its divestiture. Legal experts expect TikTok will appeal.
Netflix has been ramping up its efforts in retail, with plans to open two physical stores. It’s also partnering with many brands to sell merchandise based on its shows and movies.
Beverly Hills talent agency Gersh will acquire Madrid-based sports representation firm You First, marking an entry into the business of working with athletes.
Netflix’s Paul vs. Tyson boxing match had major technical issues. The company is working to improve the live TV experience for its viewers before two much-hyped NFL games.