The Latest Breaking News from Ted Sarandos

Hollywood’s historic Egyptian Theatre to reopen after Netflix restoration

Streaming giant planning to use the lavish location as a venue for premieres and events after $70m renovation

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2023

Hollywood's actors strike is nearing its 100th day. Why hasn't a deal been reached and what's next?

Film and TV actors are still on strike in what has become the longest walk-off in their history

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Netflix is planning brick-and-mortar retail locations that look nothing like video stores

“Don’t think of it like Disneyland,” says CEO Ted Sarandos.

Fortune · Oct 13, 2023

Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music,’ dies at 92

Avant, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, according to a family statement.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music' and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies at 92

Clarence Avant, the manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as “The Godfather of Black Music,” has died

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Bob Iger has become enemy No. 1 as other media bosses dodge Hollywood’s wrath. PR experts say it’s a cautionary tale in CEO communication

Iger likely deviated from his media training and came across as someone lacking empathy, PR experts say.

Fortune · Jul 27, 2023

Bad Optics? Netflix Advertises For $900K-a-Year AI Product Manager to 'Create Great Content' While Its Writers and Actors Strike ... Over AI Fears

Damning want ad surfaces just days after Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos pledges his commitment to end talent union strikes

Broadcasting & Cable · Jul 26, 2023

Netflix’s Red-Hot Subtitle Summer: Viewing of Local-Language Shows Is Up 30% Over the Last 7 Weeks

The spike in int’l viewing comes as talent strikes grind Hollywood to a halt

Broadcasting & Cable · Jul 25, 2023

Drescher: Hollywood CEOs are "maniacal"

The star of "The Nanny" says executives are living in a "dystopia" as productions grind to a halt and actors strike

Salon · Jul 22, 2023

Netflix Takes A Backseat In Live Sports As Streaming Competitors Ramp Up

Netflix opts for sports docuseries over live events as streaming rivals go all-in on sports rights

Zenger · Jul 20, 2023