Netflix Rides High: Will Focus on Original Programming

Netflix stock soared in trading approximately 10% on news of the growth. In a move that could also be significant for Netflix’s stock, the streaming service also announced that it would accelerate its schedule of spending on original programming.

Kickstarting: New Mode of Filmmaking?

July 22, 2013–Spike Lee has turned to Kickstarter to raise $1.25 million in funds in the next 30 days for a new film that’s known for now as “The Newest Hottest Spike Lee Joint.” Lee is among most high-profile creatives to tap into his fanbase for crowd-funded financing.

Monuments Men: Starring Clooney and Damon

June 1, 2013–George Clooney and Matt Damon walked around the set of their film The Monuments Men on Thursday (May 30) in Buckinghamshire, England.

Skyfall: Bond Film Most Popular in U.K. History

Sam Mendes’ “Skyfall” has overtaken James Cameron’s “Avatar” to become the highest grossing film of all-time at Britain’s box office.

Oscar 2012: The Simpsons' Writer Honored

Matt Groening, creator of “The Simpsons,” is the winner of the animation writing award from the Writers Guild of America West’s Animation Writers Caucus.