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Paramount, which is run by David Ellison, whose ultra-wealthy family has ties to US President Donald Trump, won a bidding war against Netflix in February for control of a stable of assets that includes Warner Bros. Pictures, CNN and the HBO Max streaming service.

Paramount settles with US states to clear Warner Bros. mega-merger

Paramount, which is run by David Ellison, whose ultra-wealthy family has ties to US President Donald Trump, won a bidding war against Netflix in February for control of a stable…

"How to Ruin Diwali: Meet The Parents" is among the new South African productions announced as Netflix marks 10 years in the country.
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Netflix marks 10 years in South Africa as local stories reach global audiences

Netflix’s decade in South Africa has helped local stories reach audiences around the world.

A look at polarizing figure Rachael "Raygun" Gunn.
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'Raygun: Breaking Badly' looks behind the Olympic meme

Rachael Gunn became the face of one of the Paris Olympics’ strangest viral moments. "Raygun: Breaking Badly" explores how she got there, what followed and whether knowing her…

Smoke billows from the World Trade Centre after the 9/11 attacks in New York.
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'Turning Point: Generation 9/11' looks at the day the world changed

"Turning Point: Generation 9/11" moves beyond familiar images of the attacks to explore their lasting impact on families, Afghanistan and a generation raised in their shadow.

A personal reflection on the enduring impact of Heroes, the relatable tragedy of Claire Bennet, and how Hayden Panettiere’s iconic role shaped a generation of viewers. Seen here: (L-R) Ali Larter, Hayden Panettiere, and Masi Oka accept the award for Favorite New TV Drama for "Heroes" onstage during the 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 9, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
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In memoriam: Hayden Panettiere's role as Claire Bennet in 'Heroes' defined a generation

A personal reflection on the enduring impact of Heroes, the relatable tragedy of Claire Bennet, and how Hayden Panettiere’s iconic role shaped a generation of viewers.

In ‘Umthetho’, Netflix's latest South African crime drama, characters grapple with loyalty and survival, leading to choices that will spark debate long after the credits roll.

Complex characters in Netflix’s new crime drama ‘Umthetho’ will leave viewers in distress

In ‘Umthetho’, Netflix's latest South African crime drama, characters grapple with loyalty and survival, leading to choices that will spark debate long after the credits roll.

“The Last House” centres on a family sealed inside their home with no way out where they are stuck with only the resources in their house and with it quickly running thin, they must work together to survive while a mysterious looming threat keeping them trapped inside lurks close.
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One movie, two opinions: Netflix's ‘The Last House’ reviewed by our Culture team

In ‘The Last House’, a family is trapped in their home, forced to confront their dwindling resources and the looming threat outside. Will they survive together, or will the…

Its early episodes can feel slow and confusing, particularly because the story moves between two timelines — Chander and Sudha's past and his present-day life.
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'Musafir Cafe' shows how a journey through love and ambition does not come with easy answers

Musafir Cafe is, at its heart, a beautiful story about love, ambition and the difficult choices people make when their personal and professional lives collide.

Stars of the Netflix series The Four Seasons, Steve Carell, Marco Calvani, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Will Forte, Colman Domingo and Tina Fey in front
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'The Four Seasons' continues hilarious journey through grief and parenthood in Season 2

Tina Fey's The Four Seasons returns for a second season, blending humour with heartfelt moments as a group of friends navigates the complexities of grief, parenthood, and their…