C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia" series has captivated readers since its debut in 1950. The series has seven books, has sold over 120 million copies, and has being translated into 47 languages. The final installment,“The Last Battle,” earned Lewis the prestigious Carnegie Medal in 1956. All of this solidifies Lewis' work as a absolute classic in world of children's … [Read more...] about Greta Gerwig Brings Narnia to Life on the Big Screen
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Spotify gets special treatment from Google, exempted from paying Play Store fees
In a recent revelation during the Epic v. Google trial, it has come to light that music streaming giant Spotify has forged a distinctive and seemingly favorable deal with Google for Android-based payments. Google's head of global partnerships, Don Harrison, testified that Spotify managed to secure a remarkable 0 percent commission when users opted for subscriptions through … [Read more...] about Spotify gets special treatment from Google, exempted from paying Play Store fees
A New Way to Enjoy Your Favorite Comic Genres
We all love to read comics. But there are many of us who just can't wait to enter the comics creation world. Although these illustrators start making comics as a labor of love, their passion and dedication towards the profession make it a part of their long-term career. Earlier, entering into the comics world was no child's play. Not only were there fewer opportunities but also … [Read more...] about A New Way to Enjoy Your Favorite Comic Genres
Do Indies Need to Worry about Adaptations of their Books?
If only every indie author had it so rough: being so successful with their books that they now have to worry about film adaptations of their work. Right? A new Netflix ten-part series adaptation of Shirley Jackson's novel The Haunting of Hill House has left some fans of her work elated, others fuming. None other than Stephen King tweeted that he thought she'd be proud of the … [Read more...] about Do Indies Need to Worry about Adaptations of their Books?
Seven-Figure Advance for Biz Book by Netflix CEO
"Netflix and chill" just took on a new--and clean--meaning thanks to a book deal for its CEO Reed Hastings. Anticipated to be the biggest business book of the year, this deal is sure to put Hastings in a very "chillaxed" state of mind. In the US, Penguin picked up Hasting's unnamed title for a reported seven-figure advance, and UK's Ebury imprint got it for another … [Read more...] about Seven-Figure Advance for Biz Book by Netflix CEO
People watch Netflix more than they read books
The average American reads 12 books a year, but this figure is in a state of decline. A recent survey by streaming data site CordCutting.com suggests that Netflix users tend to spend two hours a day watching television programs and movies. That doesn’t sound all that bad until you factor in a few figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. On average, Netflix users spend 20 … [Read more...] about People watch Netflix more than they read books
Netflix is now available in 190 Countries
Netflix has dropped a bombshell at this years Consumer Electronics Show. The company announced that it has truly gone global and is now available in over 180 different countries. Co-founder and Chief Executive Reed Hasting said “Today you are witnessing the birth of a new global Internet TV network,” said Hastings. “With this launch, consumers around the world -- from … [Read more...] about Netflix is now available in 190 Countries
The Company Responsible for China’s Netflix Switching Focus to Hardware
In China, streaming TV is dominated by Leshi Internet Information & Technology Corp (LeTV) --services owned and run by one of the country's wealthiest men, Jia Yueting. Word on the street has it that LeTV is looking for more investors in an effort to take aim at the mobile hardware marketplace (specifically smartphones, which the company is trying to rename as … [Read more...] about The Company Responsible for China’s Netflix Switching Focus to Hardware
EU Looks to Dissolve Geo-Blocking for Netflix, Similar Sites
A new look into film and television rights and a new observation on how exactly the European Union is supposed to function as a single marketplace may lead to big changes for companies that offer streaming services like Netflix and Amazon. One EU commissioner has demanded some answers for why certain markets in the EU are open to international entertainment content, and others … [Read more...] about EU Looks to Dissolve Geo-Blocking for Netflix, Similar Sites
Amazon Prepares for Free Video Service
In many ways, Netflix has enjoyed being the de facto standard in the video streaming game --but that is all starting to change. Other services are gaining ground, particularly Amazon, and especially with their plans for a free video service (where currently you must have a $99/year Prime membership). Some of you might recall that this isn't the first time that the rumour … [Read more...] about Amazon Prepares for Free Video Service
Amazon Launches Fire TV in the UK
Consumers have been enjoying Amazon Fire TV in the US since the launch in April of this year, but now the device is also available to those waiting eagerly in the UK. Plugging the small Fire TV box into your HDTV allows for you to instantly enjoy access to services like: Netflix, Prime Instant Video, Demand 5, Spotify, Sky News, Curzon Home Cinema, YouTube, as well as low-cost … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Fire TV in the UK
Amazon Ready to Stream in 4K This October
We've been hearing from Amazon that they plan to shoot their 2014 original series lineup in 4K (which you can enjoy if you happen to own a Samsung Ultra HD TV). Until now, we just didn't know when. Samsung has now revealed that this will be happening in October of this year, stating that they plan to support Amazon's Prime Instant Video UHD streaming on their 4K TVs. This is … [Read more...] about Amazon Ready to Stream in 4K This October
Oyster Adds Web-Based Mobile Reading to Its Platform
eBook subscriptions services are making headlines right now, especially following the launch of Amazon's Kindle Unlimited program. In some ways, correlations can be made that two other pioneering subscription services--Scribd and Oyster--could have paved the way for KU, despite the various differences in their platforms. While other ebook subscription startups have been around … [Read more...] about Oyster Adds Web-Based Mobile Reading to Its Platform
Amazon Prime Instant Video Imminent
Subscribers to the Amazon Prime Instant Video service have longed for an Android app that would work on devices other than the proprietary Kindle Fire tablets (and oddly, iOS-based tablets which are already supported as well). Fortunately it appears that the release of an actual Android app is 'imminent' (according to their Marketing Director, Russell Morris). Amazon Prime … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Instant Video Imminent