All of these products are unprofitable and have lost $5 billion annually in the past few years. Most of these devices are loss leaders because Amazon normally subsidizes the cost to get more market share. - GoodReader
Look, The Great British Baking Show's issues go far beyond the cringe-inducing racism of Mexican Week. "These issues have reached a tipping point in this season, ... and they’re undermining the aspect of the show that’s always made it worth watching: the bakers themselves." - HuffPost
Prestige TV was already happening, but fantasy TV was new - and The Walking Dead was perfectly timed for "the convergence of television and fandom, all those recapping blogs," not to mention social media. - Los Angeles Times
When two Pixar art directors worked together on an independent short, they decided to found their own company. "We had a very similar ambitions and, you know, sort of hunger to grow and just wanted to be a better storytellers." - Slate
“I am deeply honored to be asked to again lead this remarkable team, with a clear mission focused on creative excellence to inspire generations through unrivaled, bold storytelling,” said Iger tonight. - Deadline
Carefully, of course - and with the survivors involved in the process. The filmmakers decided early on that "the survivors — some even playing themselves — would recall the incidents using their own words." - Los Angeles Times
"The piloting process has been fun, but it's complex when you're navigating an incredibly interesting moment in our business. Even if CNN wasn't having its own moment, podcasting is going through some growing pains, and I made my leap in the middle of all that." - Vulture
For decades, the little territory's movie industry was vibrant and proud: its martial arts thrillers and historical epics gathered fans throughout the world. and its most famous actors (Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh) became global stars. Now, with Beijing's control tightening, Hong Kong cinema is turning abroad. - MSN (The Washington Post)
"Pakistan has reversed course and lifted a ban on its Oscars entry, Joyland, but the film will receive some cuts by local censors. ... The film features a love story between a married man and a transgender woman, which sparked controversy among some conservatives." - The Hollywood Reporter
While the share of Americans listening to spoken word audio increased across all age groups, it increased the most for those ages 13 to 34, the report found. That age group now dedicates 26% of its listening hours to spoken word audio (instead of music) — up from just 12% in 2014. - NiemanLab
Is this the beginning of the end for BBC radio? The history of the medium provides some answers about the role radio still plays today. - The Conversation
"The New Yorker Radio Hour, the podcast and syndicated public radio series, is spinning out its 'Political Scene' feature into a full-fledged podcast. ... It will be released three times a week and will have its first dedicated host with Senior Editor Tyler Foggatt taking on the role." - Inside Radio
I’ve watched Elon Musk treat Twitter as a comedy club on the one hand, and the universal town square on the other. What he doesn’t seem to realize is that it is neither. - The Atlantic
