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This is how the iconic red costumes for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ were createdThis is how the iconic red costumes for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ were created
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Terrifying in their simplicity. Complicated in their creation.

By Meghann Farnsworth and Eric Johnson
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John Martin, chairman and CEO of Turner: The future of television is happening nowJohn Martin, chairman and CEO of Turner: The future of television is happening now
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We have evolved from a world of limited options to one of almost infinite choice.

By John Martin
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Behind the math of MoviePass, the $10-a-month movie subscription service that sounds too good to be trueBehind the math of MoviePass, the $10-a-month movie subscription service that sounds too good to be true
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The startup is burning money now, but its CEO says he has a plan.

By Eric Johnson
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Chart of the day: The incredible rise of Netflix, from mailboxes to LettermanChart of the day: The incredible rise of Netflix, from mailboxes to Letterman
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What a decade.

By Rani Molla and Dan Frommer
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Netflix now has nearly 118 million streaming subscribers  globallyNetflix now has nearly 118 million streaming subscribers  globally
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The streaming company added 8.3 million subscribers last quarter.

By Rani Molla
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Netflix added another 8.3 million subscribers in a ‘beautiful’ Q4Netflix added another 8.3 million subscribers in a ‘beautiful’ Q4
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Wall Street likes it, too.

By Peter Kafka
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How to stream the NFL championship games todayHow to stream the NFL championship games today
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Free! Legal! (Pretty) easy!

By Peter Kafka
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Comedy is hard, but making money from comedy online is harderComedy is hard, but making money from comedy online is harder
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When you’re competing against every funny video ever made, JibJab CEO Gregg Spiridellis asks, “where’s the money that can afford the investment?”

By Eric Johnson
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Domino’s stock price grew faster than Amazon’s, Apple’s or Google’s under its departing CEODomino’s stock price grew faster than Amazon’s, Apple’s or Google’s under its departing CEO
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CEO Patrick Doyle will leave behind quite the legacy when he departs in June.

By Rani Molla and Jason Del Rey
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Full transcript: Former Netflix Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Former Netflix Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord on Recode Decode
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Her new book is called “Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility.”

By Recode Staff
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Hulu is growing. By how much? Good question.Hulu is growing. By how much? Good question.
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The video site’s future is up in the air, again. Meanwhile, some numbers, with some caveats.

By Rani Molla and Peter Kafka
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How to fix your company’s culture, according to former Netflix exec Patty McCordHow to fix your company’s culture, according to former Netflix exec Patty McCord
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McCord authored the famous “Netflix culture deck” that was downloaded more than 15 million times online.

By Eric Johnson
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Full transcript: ‘Godless’ writer/director Scott Frank and executive producer Steven Soderbergh on Recode MediaFull transcript: ‘Godless’ writer/director Scott Frank and executive producer Steven Soderbergh on Recode Media
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They made a Western, despite the fact that Soderbergh cannot stand to be around horses.

By Recode Staff
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Netflix knows what you want to watch, and the creators of ‘Godless’ love itNetflix knows what you want to watch, and the creators of ‘Godless’ love it
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Executive producer Steven Soderbergh and writer/director Scott Frank talk about how the new western came together on Recode Media.

By Eric Johnson
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Steven Soderbergh went all-in on social media to promote ‘Logan Lucky.’ Wrong decision, he says.Steven Soderbergh went all-in on social media to promote ‘Logan Lucky.’ Wrong decision, he says.
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On the latest Recode Media, Soderbergh says that having online buzz doesn’t always translate to ticket sales.

By Eric Johnson
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Disney is buying 21st Century Fox businesses in a big bet on streaming over TVDisney is buying 21st Century Fox businesses in a big bet on streaming over TV
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Price tag: $52.4 billion. With debt: $66.1 billion. All stock deal.

By Edmund Lee
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Disney’s Fox acquisition means the end of Hulu as we know itDisney’s Fox acquisition means the end of Hulu as we know it
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It’s not going away — but it will look very different.

By Edmund Lee
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Facebook is paying WWE to stream some professional wrestlingFacebook is paying WWE to stream some professional wrestling
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World Wrestling Entertainment is starting a new tournament exclusively on Facebook.

By Kurt Wagner
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The NBA wants its games to look like Twitch, so it is streaming minor league games on TwitchThe NBA wants its games to look like Twitch, so it is streaming minor league games on Twitch
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The “G League” comes to Amazon’s live-gaming platform, with interactive features.

By Peter Kafka
Matt and Ross Duffer’s cult hit ‘Stranger Things’ solidified Netflix as the content creator to watch
The Recode 100

The Duffer brothers are No. 100 on the Recode 100.

By Meghann Farnsworth
Issa Rae’s transition from bootstrapped web series to HBO
The Recode 100

Rae is No. 35 on the Recode 100.

By Kat Borgerding
Aziz Ansari wins TV on the internet
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Ansari is No. 26 on the Recode 100.

By Rani Molla
David Benioff and Dan Weiss made ‘Game of Thrones’ the last Really Big Show on TV
The Recode 100

Benioff and Weiss are No. 21 on the Recode 100.

By Peter Kafka
Spotify’s Daniel Ek brought music streaming to the masses
The Recode 100

Ek is No. 17 on the Recode 100.

By Peter Kafka
Reed Hastings built one of the most important companies on the internet, and Hollywood is scrambling to catch up
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Hastings is No. 12 on the Recode 100.

By Peter Kafka
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Facebook reportedly wants to spend a ‘few billion dollars’ for streaming sports rightsFacebook reportedly wants to spend a ‘few billion dollars’ for streaming sports rights
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Mark Zuckerberg already bid $600 million for a cricket deal. What’s next?

By Peter Kafka
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Watch: Season Four trailers for ‘Black Mirror’ will freak you out about techWatch: Season Four trailers for ‘Black Mirror’ will freak you out about tech
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There’s no release date for the six-episode season yet, but you can watch all four trailers here.

By Rani Molla
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Which tech stocks beat Facebook, Amazon and Netflix this year?Which tech stocks beat Facebook, Amazon and Netflix this year?
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Answer: Alibaba, Square and Nvidia. FAANG stocks don’t have the same bite.

By Rani Molla
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We’re going to talk TV at Code Media, with A+E’s Nancy Dubuc and 21st Century Fox’s Peter RiceWe’re going to talk TV at Code Media, with A+E’s Nancy Dubuc and 21st Century Fox’s Peter Rice
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And we’ve got a lot to talk about.

By Peter Kafka
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Full transcript: Comedian Dana Gould on Recode MediaFull transcript: Comedian Dana Gould on Recode Media
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His horror-comedy show, “Stan Against Evil,” is in its second season on IFC.

By Recode Staff
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Philo streams pay TV — without sports or broadcast channels — for $16 a monthPhilo streams pay TV — without sports or broadcast channels — for $16 a month
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AMC, A&E, Scripps, Discovery and Viacom are in, and they’re investing $25 million.

By Peter Kafka
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Trump wants to punish CNN by breaking up the AT&T/Time Warner dealTrump wants to punish CNN by breaking up the AT&T/Time Warner deal
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Chilling.

By Peter Kafka
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Apple is making a new TV show starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer AnistonApple is making a new TV show starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston
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Friends stars, reunited! In 2019, probably.

By Peter Kafka
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‘Stranger Things’ is a real hit: 16 million Americans watched its Season Two premiere, according to Nielsen‘Stranger Things’ is a real hit: 16 million Americans watched its Season Two premiere, according to Nielsen
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Some 361,000 people binge-watched all nine episodes in one day.

By Rani Molla
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‘Stranger Things’ could be the most important show on Netflix‘Stranger Things’ could be the most important show on Netflix
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Otherworldly battles + ’80s nostalgia + cool kids = gold for Netflix.

By Meghann Farnsworth
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Netflix hid an Easter egg to the Upside Down in its ‘Stranger Things 2’ promoNetflix hid an Easter egg to the Upside Down in its ‘Stranger Things 2’ promo
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Clever, Netflix. Very clever.

By Meghann Farnsworth
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Hulu’s CEO is going to run Sony TV, and another Fox exec is going to run HuluHulu’s CEO is going to run Sony TV, and another Fox exec is going to run Hulu
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Mike Hopkins is leaving the streaming service, replaced by Randy Freer.

By Peter Kafka
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Most Netflix customers don’t pay for other streaming services. But Hulu and HBO Now subscribers do.Most Netflix customers don’t pay for other streaming services. But Hulu and HBO Now subscribers do.
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A majority of HBO Now and Hulu subscribers pay for Netflix.

By Rani Molla
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TV producers can now see how many people are watching Netflix showsTV producers can now see how many people are watching Netflix shows
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Netflix viewership is no longer a black box.

By Rani Molla
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Yes, that’s Netflix CEO Reed Hastings wearing an ugly Christmas sweater on his earnings callYes, that’s Netflix CEO Reed Hastings wearing an ugly Christmas sweater on his earnings call