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Culture Archive

Archives for January 2015

Technology
Pay-TV Tech Company Synacor Buys Web-TV Startup NimbleTVPay-TV Tech Company Synacor Buys Web-TV Startup NimbleTV
Technology

It’s a “part acqui-hire.”

By Peter Kafka
Culture
The Broad City creators on female characters, messiness, and growing upThe Broad City creators on female characters, messiness, and growing up
Culture

I sat down with Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, the creators, writers, and stars of Broad City.

By Kelsey McKinney
Technology
Sony CEO Eyes Options as Pressure Mounts on Weak TV, MobileSony CEO Eyes Options as Pressure Mounts on Weak TV, Mobile
Technology

The company weathered the cyber attack only to face a new challenge.

By Reuters
Technology
Wavelength Lets You Share Hollywood Movies With Your Friends, for Free, on the Web -- At Least for NowWavelength Lets You Share Hollywood Movies With Your Friends, for Free, on the Web -- At Least for Now
Technology

A former Wall Street analyst says he can help Hollywood slow slumping home movie sales.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
College Football’s Big Game Was a Huge Day for Mobile DataCollege Football’s Big Game Was a Huge Day for Mobile Data
Technology

Spectators sent and received the equivalent of 18 million social media posts with photos during the game.

By Ina Fried
Technology
The crazy reason Selma doesn’t use the actual words from MLK’s speechesThe crazy reason Selma doesn’t use the actual words from MLK’s speeches
Technology

Fears of copyright lawsuits from the famously litigious King estate forced the creators of Selma to paraphrase the civil rights leader rather than quoting him directly.

By Timothy B. Lee
Culture
5 things we know about the next season of Community5 things we know about the next season of Community
Culture

It will have a bigger budget but still be largely the same show on Yahoo as it was on NBC.

By Emily St. James
Almanac
This chart proves it’s never too late to publish a novelThis chart proves it’s never too late to publish a novel
Almanac

Relax. Take it easy. Write at your own pace.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Politics
Mike Huckabee continues war on Beyoncé, says Malia and Sasha Obama shouldn’t listen to herMike Huckabee continues war on Beyoncé, says Malia and Sasha Obama shouldn’t listen to her
Politics

The former Arkansas governor continued his anti-Beyoncé book tour, with the Obamas as the latest targets.

By German Lopez
Culture
The new Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer, explained for people who don’t read comic booksThe new Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer, explained for people who don’t read comic books
Culture

Who exactly is that dirty-looking bearded man?

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
We’re getting more Twin Peaks episodes — all thanks to this disturbing paintingWe’re getting more Twin Peaks episodes — all thanks to this disturbing painting
Culture
It’s not just Fox News: Islamophobia on cable news is out of controlIt’s not just Fox News: Islamophobia on cable news is out of control
Culture

Television news outlets are mainstreaming anti-Muslim bigotry, and it’s getting worse.

By Max Fisher
Technology
Last Night We Got a Look at the Future of TV -- On the Web, a la CarteLast Night We Got a Look at the Future of TV -- On the Web, a la Carte
Technology

Last night’s Ohio State/Oregon game was historic. But next year’s College Football Championship will be even more important for the TV business.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
Woody Allen to create his first TV show for AmazonWoody Allen to create his first TV show for Amazon
Culture

“I have no ideas and I’m not sure where to begin,” Allen said.

By Kelsey McKinney
Technology
Is annotating rap lyrics the future of media? Some rich guys think so.Is annotating rap lyrics the future of media? Some rich guys think so.
Technology

Genius was started as a rap lyrics site, but it’s raised more than $50 million to “annotate the world.”

By Timothy B. Lee