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Netflix charges $8/month non-household user fee in password sharing crackdown

Netflix is finally launching its long-discussed password sharing crackdown. I look at the possible drawbacks for Netflix (and customers).

A look at media of interest coming out in June 2023, including the long-awaited “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”

Netflix is shutting down its DVD rental service. I look at alternatives for renting DVDs, and why DVD/digital video releases still matter.

Hulu and Disney+ will merge into a single app before the end of 2023, though Hulu will still be available as a stand-alone service.

Hollywood writers are going on strike for the first time since the 2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike, which lasted over three months.

The top 10 US streaming services are mostly led by the traditional stand-bys Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, plus relative newcomer Disney+.

The May 2023 media picks of note include an adaptation of “American Born Chinese” on Disney+, as well as how to see this year’s Eurovision.

Starting in May 2023, the HBO Max streaming service will be renamed “Max.” Other than a few changes, Max will mostly be the same as HBO Max.

“Sesame Street” is launching a line of NFTs for $60 each. I discuss why this is bad, and why you should get a year of PBS Passport instead.

The 2023 Academy Awards saw Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” win the Oscar for Animated Feature, in an otherwise typical show (vs. 2022).