Tag: movies

  • Netflix faces dramatic slowdown in subscribers

    As expected, Netflix is not obtaining subscribers as quickly as it was during the early part of the coronavirus pandemic, due to people starting to leave their homes more and finding entertainment away from home. The first quarter of 2021 the company only added 4 million new subscribers, down from 16 during this period last…

  • Cannes Film Festival opening with Leo Carax’s ‘Annette’

    The Cannes Film Festival is resuming this year after being canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, although it is delayed until July 6. French director Leo Carax’s “Annette” will open the highly anticipated event. The Associated Press has the story: Leo Carax’s new movie ‘Annette’ to open the Cannes Film Festival in July…

  • Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory dies at 52

    After a battle with cancer, the actress known for “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies has died. Helen McCrory was 52. The Associated Press has the story: British actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer AP – British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has…