<p>China's debt-laden real estate firm Evergrande has announced that it was raising USD 273 million by selling all stake in film production and streaming company HengTen Networks. The network is known to be Chinese equivalent of Netflix.</p>

<p>Hong Kong-based Allied Resources Investment Holdings snapped up HengTen for HK$1.28 a share, a 24 percent discount on its Wednesday close, according to a filing with Hong Kong's stock exchange.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Evergrande crisis has spooked Chinese real estate sector and has even global investors watching. Evergrande is China's biggest real estate firm and has USD 300 billion in liabilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alarm bells began to ring about privately owned property giant Evergrande earlier this year when it struggled to make a series of repayments on domestic and foreign bonds. It is feared that collapse of Evergrande would result in a domino effect in Chinese economy which will spill-over into global markets. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Evergrande has since scrambled to sell assets to raise cash.</p>

<p>Last week it met a deadline to pay overdue interest on three US-dollar bonds before their grace periods ended.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Hong Kong media have reported that the firm's chairman Hui Ka Yan is offloading some of his personal fortune to raise cash, including a luxury property in the finance hub's ritzy Peak district.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


China's debt-laden real estate firm Evergrande has announced that it was raising USD 273 million by selling all stake in film production and streaming company HengTen Networks.

China's debt-laden real estate firm Evergrande has announced that it was raising USD 273 million by selling all stake in film production and streaming company HengTen Networks. The network is known to be Chinese equivalent of Netflix. Hong Kong-based Allied Resources Investment Holdings snapped up HengTen for HK$1.28 a share, a 24 percent discount on its Wednesday close, according to a filing with Hong Kong's stock exchange. Evergrande crisis has spooked Chinese real estate sector and has even global investors watching. Evergrande is China's biggest real estate firm and has USD 300 billion in liabilities. Alarm bells began to ring about privately owned property giant Evergrande earlier this year when it struggled to make a series of repayments on domestic and foreign bonds. It is feared that collapse of Evergrande would result in a domino effect in Chinese economy which will spill-over into global markets. Evergrande has since scrambled to sell assets to raise cash. Last week it met a deadline to pay overdue interest on three US-dollar bonds before their grace periods ended. Meanwhile, Hong Kong media have reported that the firm's chairman Hui Ka Yan is offloading some of his personal fortune to raise cash, including a luxury property in the finance hub's ritzy Peak district. (With inputs from agencies)

Evergrande sells stake in HengTen, the Netflix of China

<p>Who would have thought that a show on something as serious as measles could turn hilarious in a matter of seconds? But that's exactly what happened when news anchor Laura Ingraham of Fox News failed to understand a Netflix reference made by a guest on her show 'The Ingraham Angle'. During a conversation on measles, panellist Raymond Arroyo made a reference to the hugely popular show 'You' where Joe’s (Penn Badgley) son Henry gets sick after contracting the disease from an unvaccinated family. The reference was completely lost on Ingraham. What ensued was a hilarious miscommunication on Live television much to the amusement of the viewers.&nbsp;<br />
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“You know I was watching an episode of 'You' where measles came up," Arroyo said in the middle of a discussion. He was though immediately interrupted by the baffled host asked, “Wait, wait, wait, when did I mention measles?”&nbsp;<br />
Instead of giving clarity, Arroyo continued saying, "I don’t know. It was on 'You'."<br />
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“What was on me? What are you talking about? Is Raymond even hearing what I’m saying? “I never had the measles. We never did a measles and vaccine episode, is this a joke?" a confused Ingraham continued.&nbsp;<br />
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The conversation just didn't see a logical end, as the Arroyo continued saying, "It was on You, it was on You,. The host, equally lost, responded “I’ve never had measles. What are you talking about, this is stupid!"<br />
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Arroyo, still determined to get his point across, continued saying that it was an episode on a show. “What’s it called?” Ingraham desperately wants to know now. “You, You, it’s called You."<br />
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“There’s a show called Laura Ingraham on Netflix?" the host inquires before Arroyo completely gave up and moved to the other point in the discussion.&nbsp;</p>

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I cannot believe that this was an intentional skit <a href="https://t.co/LjuNYzwC1V">https://t.co/LjuNYzwC1V</a></p>
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<p>Many feel that the conversation may have been intentional. Or not. But that's for You, the reader- not the show- to decide.&nbsp;</p>


Who would have thought that a show on something as serious as measles could turn hilarious in a matter of seconds? But that's exactly what happened when news anchor Laura Ingraham of Fox News failed to understand a Netflix reference made by a guest on her show 'The Ingraham Angle'.

Who would have thought that a show on something as serious as measles could turn hilarious in a matter of seconds? But that's exactly what happened when news anchor Laura Ingraham of Fox News failed to understand a Netflix reference made by a guest on her show 'The Ingraham Angle'. During a conversation on measles, panellist Raymond Arroyo made a reference to the hugely popular show 'You' where Joe’s (Penn Badgley) son Henry gets sick after contracting the disease from an unvaccinated family. The reference was completely lost on Ingraham. What ensued was a hilarious miscommunication on Live television much to the amusement of the viewers. “You know I was watching an episode of 'You' where measles came up," Arroyo said in the middle of a discussion. He was though immediately interrupted by the baffled host asked, “Wait, wait, wait, when did I mention measles?” Instead of giving clarity, Arroyo continued saying, "I don’t know. It was on 'You'." “What was on me? What are you talking about? Is Raymond even hearing what I’m saying? “I never had the measles. We never did a measles and vaccine episode, is this a joke?" a confused Ingraham continued. The conversation just didn't see a logical end, as the Arroyo continued saying, "It was on You, it was on You,. The host, equally lost, responded “I’ve never had measles. What are you talking about, this is stupid!" Arroyo, still determined to get his point across, continued saying that it was an episode on a show. “What’s it called?” Ingraham desperately wants to know now. “You, You, it’s called You." “There’s a show called Laura Ingraham on Netflix?" the host inquires before Arroyo completely gave up and moved to the other point in the discussion. And this, everyone, is the greatest video of all time: pic.twitter.com/Kf3jHXUliQ — Jay Lawrence (@jaylawrence91) November 16, 2021 × Of course, Twitter had the last laugh as people shared the clip multiple times. Pen Badgely too responded to the hilarious clip as he tweeted, "Definitely a bit. His delivery is great tho" Definitely a bit. His delivery is great tho https://t.co/8UFfy7IpZf — Penn Badgley (@PennBadgley) November 16, 2021 × Lmao 🤣 this is great https://t.co/jvSOhVWkit — Pamela Dunlap (@dollparts5469) November 17, 2021 × SNL cannot I have written it better I cannot believe that this was an intentional skit https://t.co/LjuNYzwC1V — ⚡️✨🌟💥⭐️💫🔥☄️⚡️✨🌟 (@JIMrichards1010) November 16, 2021 × Definition of a blonde https://t.co/EUT24skd01 — Carlitos Way (@Losdingo) November 16, 2021 × Might be the funniest shit I’ve seen in years 😂 https://t.co/ZzbDuUK3a0 — Kaitlyn Heuer (@kmheu) November 16, 2021 × I have watched this so many times today lmaooo 😂💀 https://t.co/lB6LNAAaGl — Hilary (@hilaryynathalyy) November 16, 2021 × Many feel that the conversation may have been intentional. Or not. But that's for You, the reader- not the show- to decide.

'It was on 'You!': News anchor fails to understand Netflix show reference on live TV, watch

<p>Joe Exotic is behind bars but Netflix has forged ahead with "Tiger King 2," a follow-up to the early-pandemic TV phenomenon, which has already spawned a legal battle before its release Wednesday.</p>

<p>The sequel series catches up via phone with an aggrieved Exotic, the mullet-wearing zookeeper and big-cat aficionado who was jailed for ordering a hit on animal sanctuary owner Carole Baskin.</p>

<p>"There's an innocent man in prison," says Exotic in the trailer. "Everybody from the zoo is out there making money and I'm paying the price for every one of them people."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-filmmaker-ridley-scott-calls-superhero-movies-boring-429856">Filmmaker Ridley Scott calls superhero movies 'boring'</a></p>

<p>While Exotic's 22-year sentence was struck down in July, he remains convicted of a murder-for-hire plot and federal wildlife law violations, and is awaiting re-sentencing.</p>

<p>But "Tiger King 2" also focuses on arguably the original's most controversial sub-plot -- the disappearance of Baskin's first husband, Don Lewis.</p>

<p>The first series -- watched by 64 million households in its first four weeks after its March 2020 release -- prominently featured Exotic's wild and unsubstantiated claims that Baskin fed her husband to her sanctuary's tigers.&nbsp;</p>

<h5><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-beatles-documentary-director-gets-permission-from-disney-to-include-swear-words-429761" hreflang="en">Beatles documentary: Director gets permission from Disney to include swear words</a></h5>

<p>Baskin denies any involvement in her husband's disappearance, and refused requests to participate in the sequel, telling producers to "lose my number" and even suing Netflix.</p>

<p>Calling the first series "harsh and unfair" and slamming its implication that she was involved in her husband's presumed death as "pernicious," the lawsuit contends Baskin only signed up to appear in the original.</p>

<p>"(T)he Defendants are in breach of the terms of the Appearance Releases" which Baskin signed, it says.</p>

<p>But a Florida court has denied Baskin's request for a temporary restraining order, and Netflix has reportedly shot back with legal filings supporting its right to use footage of Baskin in the sequel.</p>

<p>Netflix did not respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit, but released interview footage from "Tiger King 2" discussing Lewis' alleged links to "really bad men."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Carole told me that he hung around with a lot of unscrupulous types of people. Maybe he stuck somebody for some money, and they caught up with him," says her ex-boyfriend Alan Schreier.</p>

<p>"He did horrible stuff to Carole. But by the end, he made a mess," he adds.</p>

<p>Also set for a return are Jeffrey and Lauren Lowe, a pair portrayed as swingers who took over Exotic's zoo after his arrest.</p>

<h5><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-this-is-how-britney-spears-celebrated-freedom-from-conservatorship-429746" hreflang="en">This is how Britney Spears celebrated freedom from conservatorship</a></h5>

<p>They were ordered to turn the petting zoo over to Baskin last year, and later had dozens of lions and tigers seized by US wildlife officials over mistreatment concerns.</p>

<p>Still, a trailer finds Jeffrey Lowe boasting: "Tiger King changed our lives overnight. We have more money than God right now."</p>

<p>Netflix has not made preview episodes available, meaning its promise of "more madness and mayhem" will need to wait until Wednesday.</p>


Joe Exotic is behind bars but Netflix has forged ahead with "Tiger King 2," a follow-up to the early-pandemic TV phenomenon, which has already spawned a legal battle before its release Wednesday.

Joe Exotic is behind bars but Netflix has forged ahead with "Tiger King 2," a follow-up to the early-pandemic TV phenomenon, which has already spawned a legal battle before its release Wednesday. The sequel series catches up via phone with an aggrieved Exotic, the mullet-wearing zookeeper and big-cat aficionado who was jailed for ordering a hit on animal sanctuary owner Carole Baskin. "There's an innocent man in prison," says Exotic in the trailer. "Everybody from the zoo is out there making money and I'm paying the price for every one of them people." Filmmaker Ridley Scott calls superhero movies 'boring' While Exotic's 22-year sentence was struck down in July, he remains convicted of a murder-for-hire plot and federal wildlife law violations, and is awaiting re-sentencing. But "Tiger King 2" also focuses on arguably the original's most controversial sub-plot -- the disappearance of Baskin's first husband, Don Lewis. The first series -- watched by 64 million households in its first four weeks after its March 2020 release -- prominently featured Exotic's wild and unsubstantiated claims that Baskin fed her husband to her sanctuary's tigers. Beatles documentary: Director gets permission from Disney to include swear words Baskin denies any involvement in her husband's disappearance, and refused requests to participate in the sequel, telling producers to "lose my number" and even suing Netflix. Calling the first series "harsh and unfair" and slamming its implication that she was involved in her husband's presumed death as "pernicious," the lawsuit contends Baskin only signed up to appear in the original. "(T)he Defendants are in breach of the terms of the Appearance Releases" which Baskin signed, it says. But a Florida court has denied Baskin's request for a temporary restraining order, and Netflix has reportedly shot back with legal filings supporting its right to use footage of Baskin in the sequel. Netflix did not respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit, but released interview footage from "Tiger King 2" discussing Lewis' alleged links to "really bad men." "Carole told me that he hung around with a lot of unscrupulous types of people. Maybe he stuck somebody for some money, and they caught up with him," says her ex-boyfriend Alan Schreier. "He did horrible stuff to Carole. But by the end, he made a mess," he adds. Also set for a return are Jeffrey and Lauren Lowe, a pair portrayed as swingers who took over Exotic's zoo after his arrest. This is how Britney Spears celebrated freedom from conservatorship They were ordered to turn the petting zoo over to Baskin last year, and later had dozens of lions and tigers seized by US wildlife officials over mistreatment concerns. Still, a trailer finds Jeffrey Lowe boasting: "Tiger King changed our lives overnight. We have more money than God right now." Netflix has not made preview episodes available, meaning its promise of "more madness and mayhem" will need to wait until Wednesday.

Jailed Joe Exotic speaks out in 'Tiger King 2' as Netflix sued

<p>Indian Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar is all set to collab with streaming giant Netflix for a coming of age drama.&nbsp;<br />
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The live-action musical film is based on Archie Comics character Archie Andrews and will be set in 1960s India. Netflix made the big announcement today. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/a-fan-asks-blackpinks-jennie-out-on-a-date-through-30000-billboard-ad-netizens-calls-him-creep-428468" hreflang="en">A fan asks Blackpink's Jennie out on a date through $30,000 billboard ad, netizens calls him 'creep'</a></p>

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Zoya’s company Tiger Baby Films will also co-produce it with Graphic India.<br />
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"I am super excited to have the chance to bring The Archies to life. It was a large part of my childhood and teenage years. The characters are iconic and globally loved, which is also why I am a little nervous.</p>

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<p>"I have to make sure the film stokes the nostalgia of a generation that grew up on the comic and yet resonates with the young adults today," Akhtar said.<br />
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Talking about a new collaboration Zoya Akhtar, Archie Comics CEO/Publisher Jon Goldwater said in a statement, "It's a huge source of pride that the Archie Comics characters and stories resonate with fans globally, and especially in India, for more than 50 years. We are thrilled to partner with Netflix and trust Zoya Akhtar and her creative team to deliver a truly unique and exciting take on Archie and friends through the lens of Indian cinema. We know that these characters have global appeal and translating them into other settings and cultures is just the start of what we have planned for future multimedia adaptations," he said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-nawazuddin-siddiqui-on-why-the-international-emmy-nomination-for-serious-men-feels-right-428424" hreflang="en">Nawazuddin Siddiqui on why the International Emmy nomination for 'Serious Men' feels right</a></p>

<p>The popular comics feature the adventures of teenagers Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones and Reggie Mantle – in the fictional town Riverdale.<br />
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Zoya has previously worked with Netflix for anthology films 'Lust Stories' (2018) and 'Ghost Stories' (2020).</p>


Indian Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar is all set to collab with streaming giant Netflix for a coming of age drama. The live-action musical film is based on Archie Comics character Archie Andrews and will be set in 1960s India.

Indian Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar is all set to collab with streaming giant Netflix for a coming of age drama. The live-action musical film is based on Archie Comics character Archie Andrews and will be set in 1960s India. Netflix made the big announcement today. A fan asks Blackpink's Jennie out on a date through $30,000 billboard ad, netizens calls him 'creep' Zoya’s company Tiger Baby Films will also co-produce it with Graphic India. "I am super excited to have the chance to bring The Archies to life. It was a large part of my childhood and teenage years. The characters are iconic and globally loved, which is also why I am a little nervous. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) × "I have to make sure the film stokes the nostalgia of a generation that grew up on the comic and yet resonates with the young adults today," Akhtar said. Talking about a new collaboration Zoya Akhtar, Archie Comics CEO/Publisher Jon Goldwater said in a statement, "It's a huge source of pride that the Archie Comics characters and stories resonate with fans globally, and especially in India, for more than 50 years. We are thrilled to partner with Netflix and trust Zoya Akhtar and her creative team to deliver a truly unique and exciting take on Archie and friends through the lens of Indian cinema. We know that these characters have global appeal and translating them into other settings and cultures is just the start of what we have planned for future multimedia adaptations," he said. Nawazuddin Siddiqui on why the International Emmy nomination for 'Serious Men' feels right The popular comics feature the adventures of teenagers Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones and Reggie Mantle – in the fictional town Riverdale. Zoya has previously worked with Netflix for anthology films 'Lust Stories' (2018) and 'Ghost Stories' (2020).

Zoya Akhtar to direct ‘The Archies’ comic book adaptation for Netflix

<p>This was expected. The hugely popular Korean series 'Squid Game' is likely to get renewed for a second season.<br />
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The director of&nbsp;the dystopic South Korean TV series on Netflix, expressed confidence that the wildly popular show will return for a second season.<br />
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"We are in the talks for Season Two," writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk said in an interview on Monday. "It's all in my head. I have the basic storyline, the broad plan, so we`re in the brainstorming stages.</p>

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"I`m going to go ahead and say there will be a second season, but as for when, I cannot tell you now," Hwang added.<br />
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"He will come back, he will come back and do something about this world," the director said, referring to protagonist Seong Gi-hun, played by actor Lee Jung-Jae.<br />
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Hwang, Lee and others involved in the show, one of Netflix's biggest hits ever, attended a special Hollywood screening on Monday to celebrate its success.</p>

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<p>The film's popularity also inspired Halloween costumes this year. The series led to themed protests at the United Nations global climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland.&nbsp;<br />
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"It feels so surreal," Hwang said of his creation's impact. "It's almost like I myself am living in a fantastical world."<br />
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"I just can`t believe this is happening," actor Lee said. "I did not know or ever imagined it would make it this big. I didn`t ever think we would get this much love, so being here and standing in front of you, everything, I just feel so grateful."</p>

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The series'&nbsp;success echoes that of 2020 Oscar winner 'Parasite,'&nbsp;which also showed the gap between rich and poor in South Korea.<br />
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(With inputs from agencies)</p>


This was expected. The hugely popular Korean series 'Squid Game' is likely to get renewed for a second season. The director of the dystopic South Korean TV series on Netflix, expressed confidence that the wildly popular show will return for a second season.

This was expected. The hugely popular Korean series 'Squid Game' is likely to get renewed for a second season. The director of the dystopic South Korean TV series on Netflix, expressed confidence that the wildly popular show will return for a second season. "We are in the talks for Season Two," writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk said in an interview on Monday. "It's all in my head. I have the basic storyline, the broad plan, so we`re in the brainstorming stages. Bollywood did it first? Fans find similarities between 'Squid Game' and Imran Khan starrer 'Luck' "I`m going to go ahead and say there will be a second season, but as for when, I cannot tell you now," Hwang added. "He will come back, he will come back and do something about this world," the director said, referring to protagonist Seong Gi-hun, played by actor Lee Jung-Jae. Hwang, Lee and others involved in the show, one of Netflix's biggest hits ever, attended a special Hollywood screening on Monday to celebrate its success. Opinion | Squid Game reignites debate on stereotypical representation of South Asians The film's popularity also inspired Halloween costumes this year. The series led to themed protests at the United Nations global climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland. "It feels so surreal," Hwang said of his creation's impact. "It's almost like I myself am living in a fantastical world." "I just can`t believe this is happening," actor Lee said. "I did not know or ever imagined it would make it this big. I didn`t ever think we would get this much love, so being here and standing in front of you, everything, I just feel so grateful." Squid Game's Anupam Tripathi on series success: I was not prepared The series' success echoes that of 2020 Oscar winner 'Parasite,' which also showed the gap between rich and poor in South Korea. (With inputs from agencies)

'Squid Game' director plans for second season of megahit TV show

<p>After all the tall claims of reviving the movie-theatre glory, the producers of 'Sooryavanshi' have struck a hefty handsome deal with Netflix. The film will stream on the OTT platform from the first week of December- probably from December 5.<br />
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For the movie-theatre business, this is a &nbsp;big blow, putting a very large question mark on the future of cinemas across the country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-sooryavanshi-earns-rs-50-crore-at-the-box-office-within-two-days-of-its-release-427550" hreflang="en">'Sooryavanshi' earns Rs 50 crore at the box office within two days of its release</a><br />
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The makers of &nbsp;'Sooryavanshi' had vowed to release their film only in movie theatres. In their defence, they have kept their promise. The film opened in movie theatres across India on &nbsp;November &nbsp;5.<br />
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But the film has already been sold to &nbsp;Netflix for streaming which gives the theatres only a month to make profits from ticket sales.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-sooryavanshi-review-akshay-kumars-new-film-tries-to-please-everyone-426990" hreflang="en">'Sooryavanshi' review: Akshay Kumar's new film tries to please everyone</a><br />
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“Once a &nbsp;film starts streaming audiences in theatres stop almost completely. Selling the streaming rights of&nbsp; 'Sooryavanshi' so soon after its theatre release is like suicide for us movie exhibitors. We request producers to not fall prey to the temptation of making quick and big bucks at the cost of the box office business,” says Roshan Singh, a leading film exhibitor in Bihar.</p>

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Apparently, the streaming rights of' Sooryavanshi' have been sold to Netflix for a staggering Rs 65 crores.</p>


After all the tall claims of reviving the movie-theatre glory, the producers of 'Sooryavanshi' have struck a hefty handsome deal with Netflix. The film will stream on the OTT platform from the first week of December- probably from December 5.

After all the tall claims of reviving the movie-theatre glory, the producers of 'Sooryavanshi' have struck a hefty handsome deal with Netflix. The film will stream on the OTT platform from the first week of December- probably from December 5. For the movie-theatre business, this is a big blow, putting a very large question mark on the future of cinemas across the country. 'Sooryavanshi' earns Rs 50 crore at the box office within two days of its release The makers of 'Sooryavanshi' had vowed to release their film only in movie theatres. In their defence, they have kept their promise. The film opened in movie theatres across India on November 5. But the film has already been sold to Netflix for streaming which gives the theatres only a month to make profits from ticket sales. 'Sooryavanshi' review: Akshay Kumar's new film tries to please everyone “Once a film starts streaming audiences in theatres stop almost completely. Selling the streaming rights of 'Sooryavanshi' so soon after its theatre release is like suicide for us movie exhibitors. We request producers to not fall prey to the temptation of making quick and big bucks at the cost of the box office business,” says Roshan Singh, a leading film exhibitor in Bihar. Is Akshay Kumar a part of 'Dostana 2'? Karan Johar reacts Apparently, the streaming rights of' Sooryavanshi' have been sold to Netflix for a staggering Rs 65 crores.

Clash of interest? 'Sooryavanshi' sold to OTT for this whopping amount

<p>Jay Z is defending his friend Dave Chappelle.&nbsp;<br />
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The singer recently shared his thoughts on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dave-chappelle-addresses-netflix-transgender-controversy-dont-blame-the-lbgtq-community-423999">Chappelle’s controvers</a>y. The comedian faced a major backlash for the transphobic comments he made during his new special, 'The Closer'.<br />
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During a Twitter Space promoting Netflix’s 'The Harder They Fall', Jay Z defended Chappelle and said, ''I think that Dave is super brave and super genius,''&nbsp;</p>

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''If you spend time with him, he's brilliant and I think he pushed a lot of buttons.''<br />
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''I think that what happens with true art is it has to cause conversation and you know sometimes it's going to be abrasive.'' Jay Z added.&nbsp;<br />
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Speaking in general, the father-of-three added: ''I don't want to answer for Dave Chappelle, so I'm not speaking specifically to his work - I think great art is divisive.''</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/hollywood/news-dave-chappelle-is-open-to-a-conversation-with-netflix-employees-comedian-rep-says-423045" hreflang="en">Dave Chappelle is 'open' to a conversation with Netflix employees, comedian rep says</a><br />
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And then he added, ''Some people like it, some people hate it. When you making great art, you have to be fearless and you have to create something that you believe in. That's what it's about.''<br />
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“But I think that what happens with true art is it has to cause conversation,” Jay said. “And, you know, sometimes it’s gonna be abrasive and sometimes it’s gonna be off-putting to folks. But it opens up an opportunity to have a dialogue about, you know, whatever the issue is.”<br />
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This all started after Chappelle made several jokes during the show, that targeted the LGBTQ community, particularly transgender people.</p>


Jay Z is defending his friend Dave Chappelle. The singer recently shared his thoughts on Chappelle’s controversy. The comedian faced a major backlash for the transphobic comments he made during his new special, 'The Closer'.

Jay Z is defending his friend Dave Chappelle. The singer recently shared his thoughts on Chappelle’s controversy. The comedian faced a major backlash for the transphobic comments he made during his new special, 'The Closer'. During a Twitter Space promoting Netflix’s 'The Harder They Fall', Jay Z defended Chappelle and said, ''I think that Dave is super brave and super genius,'' Fired Netflix employees files labor charges against streamer following Dave Chappelle controversy ''If you spend time with him, he's brilliant and I think he pushed a lot of buttons.'' ''I think that what happens with true art is it has to cause conversation and you know sometimes it's going to be abrasive.'' Jay Z added. Speaking in general, the father-of-three added: ''I don't want to answer for Dave Chappelle, so I'm not speaking specifically to his work - I think great art is divisive.'' Dave Chappelle is 'open' to a conversation with Netflix employees, comedian rep says And then he added, ''Some people like it, some people hate it. When you making great art, you have to be fearless and you have to create something that you believe in. That's what it's about.'' “But I think that what happens with true art is it has to cause conversation,” Jay said. “And, you know, sometimes it’s gonna be abrasive and sometimes it’s gonna be off-putting to folks. But it opens up an opportunity to have a dialogue about, you know, whatever the issue is.” This all started after Chappelle made several jokes during the show, that targeted the LGBTQ community, particularly transgender people.

Jay-Z calls Dave Chappelle 'super brave' & 'super genius' amid Netflix trans controversy

<p>Netflix has removed two episodes of an Australian spy show from its streaming service in the Philippines after Manila objected to scenes showing a map with Beijing's claims to the disputed South China Sea.</p>

<p>China has long used its so-called nine-dash line to justify its claims over most of the resource-rich South China Sea, where the Philippines has rival claims.</p>

<p>The Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday it had lodged a complaint over the map which included the line -- shown briefly in the drama "Pine Gap" -- with the Philippines' broadcasting authority.</p>

<p>Episodes two and three of the show had been tagged "This episode removed by government demand". It was not clear when they were pulled. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kim-seon-hos-film-debut-in-sad-tropics-is-still-on-cards-amid-abortion-controversy-425971" hreflang="en">Kim Seon Ho's film debut in 'Sad Tropics' is still on cards amid abortion controversy</a></p>

<p>Netflix did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>

<p>The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board ruled in September that certain episodes of the show violated Philippine sovereignty and were "unfit for public exhibition", the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The portrayal of the illegal nine-dash line in Pine Gap is no accident as it was consciously designed and calculated to specifically convey a message that China's nine-dash line legitimately exists," the department said, citing the broadcasting authority's decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The department said it "expects Netflix to comply with the ruling".</p>

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<p>Rachel Arenas, who was chair of the broadcasting authority when the decision was handed down, told AFP that Netflix had been ordered to remove episodes two, three and four. Episode four was still available Monday.</p>

<p>Earlier this year Vietnam lodged a complaint over the same issue, prompting Netflix to pull the entire six-episode drama in the country.</p>

<p>Beijing has ignored a 2016 international tribunal decision that declared its historical claim over most of the South China Sea -- a key global shipping route -- to be without basis.</p>

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<p>Tensions between Manila and Beijing over the waterway flared in March after hundreds of Chinese boats were spotted inside the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.</p>


Netflix has removed two episodes of an Australian spy show from its streaming service in the Philippines after Manila objected to scenes showing a map with Beijing's claims to the disputed South China Sea.

Netflix has removed two episodes of an Australian spy show from its streaming service in the Philippines after Manila objected to scenes showing a map with Beijing's claims to the disputed South China Sea. China has long used its so-called nine-dash line to justify its claims over most of the resource-rich South China Sea, where the Philippines has rival claims. The Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday it had lodged a complaint over the map which included the line -- shown briefly in the drama "Pine Gap" -- with the Philippines' broadcasting authority. Episodes two and three of the show had been tagged "This episode removed by government demand". It was not clear when they were pulled. Also read: Kim Seon Ho's film debut in 'Sad Tropics' is still on cards amid abortion controversy Netflix did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board ruled in September that certain episodes of the show violated Philippine sovereignty and were "unfit for public exhibition", the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. "The portrayal of the illegal nine-dash line in Pine Gap is no accident as it was consciously designed and calculated to specifically convey a message that China's nine-dash line legitimately exists," the department said, citing the broadcasting authority's decision. The department said it "expects Netflix to comply with the ruling". Also read: Wife reveals Alec Baldwin could have PTSD after fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins Rachel Arenas, who was chair of the broadcasting authority when the decision was handed down, told AFP that Netflix had been ordered to remove episodes two, three and four. Episode four was still available Monday. Earlier this year Vietnam lodged a complaint over the same issue, prompting Netflix to pull the entire six-episode drama in the country. Beijing has ignored a 2016 international tribunal decision that declared its historical claim over most of the South China Sea -- a key global shipping route -- to be without basis. Rapper Ice Cube gives up on $9 million as he refuses to get COVID-19 vaccine before film shoot Tensions between Manila and Beijing over the waterway flared in March after hundreds of Chinese boats were spotted inside the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.

Netflix pulls episodes in Philippines over South China Sea map

<p>Two transgender Netflix employees have filed labour charges against the streaming giant in the wake of the Dave Chappelle controversy.<br />
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The former employees alleged that the streaming giant retaliated against them for protesting Chappelle’s comedy special 'The Closer.'</p>

<p>The charges, filed with the National Labor Relations Board on behalf of B. Pagels-Minor and Terra Field.</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/hollywood/news-dave-chappelle-is-open-to-a-conversation-with-netflix-employees-comedian-rep-says-423045" hreflang="en">Dave Chappelle is 'open' to a conversation with Netflix employees, comedian rep says</a><br />
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B. Pagels-Minor, a Black trans program manager at Netflix, was fired after the company claimed they shared information on the economics behind and viewership of 'The Closer' and Pagels-Minor also organized a walkout on October. 20 of Netflix’s trans employees and their supporters.&nbsp;<br />
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Terra Field, a trans software engineer, was suspended after posting a viral tweet thread about the same issue.<br />
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In the complaint, Pagels-Minor and Field say Netflix took the actions in order to stop workers from speaking out. &nbsp;As per The Verge, attorney Laurie Burgess told, ''This charge is not just about B. and Terra, and it’s not about Dave. It’s about trying to change the culture and having an impact for others,''</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/lifestyle/news-dave-chappelle-isn%E2%80%99t-cancelled-he-just-likes-to-talk-about-it-421280" hreflang="en">Dave Chappelle isn’t cancelled. He just likes to talk about it</a><br />
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''The charge is all about collective action. It’s about supporting your coworkers and speaking up for things you care about.'' Netflix denied taking action against employees for “speaking up or walking out.”<br />
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“We recognize the hurt and pain caused to our trans colleagues over the last few weeks,” a Netflix spokesman said a statement. “But we want to make clear that Netflix has not taken any action against employees for either speaking up or walking out.”<br />
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Comedian Dave Chappelle faced backlash for the transphobic comments he made during his new special, 'The Closer'.<br />
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Meanwhile, the comedian has recently <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dave-chappelle-addresses-netflix-transgender-controversy-dont-blame-the-lbgtq-community-423999">addressed the controversy</a> in a video shared on Instagram.&nbsp;<br />
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“It’s been said in the press that I was invited to speak to transgender employees at Netflix and I refused,” Chappelle said in the video.&nbsp;<br />
“That is not true. If they had invited me I would have accepted it. Although I am confused about what we are speaking about ... You said you want a safe working environment at Netflix. Well it seems like I’m the only one that can’t go to the office anymore.”</p>


Two transgender Netflix employees have filed labour charges against the streaming giant in the wake of the Dave Chappelle controversy. The former employees alleged that the streaming giant retaliated against them for protesting Chappelle’s comedy special 'The Closer.

Two transgender Netflix employees have filed labour charges against the streaming giant in the wake of the Dave Chappelle controversy. The former employees alleged that the streaming giant retaliated against them for protesting Chappelle’s comedy special 'The Closer.' The charges, filed with the National Labor Relations Board on behalf of B. Pagels-Minor and Terra Field. Dave Chappelle is 'open' to a conversation with Netflix employees, comedian rep says B. Pagels-Minor, a Black trans program manager at Netflix, was fired after the company claimed they shared information on the economics behind and viewership of 'The Closer' and Pagels-Minor also organized a walkout on October. 20 of Netflix’s trans employees and their supporters. Terra Field, a trans software engineer, was suspended after posting a viral tweet thread about the same issue. In the complaint, Pagels-Minor and Field say Netflix took the actions in order to stop workers from speaking out. As per The Verge, attorney Laurie Burgess told, ''This charge is not just about B. and Terra, and it’s not about Dave. It’s about trying to change the culture and having an impact for others,'' Dave Chappelle isn’t cancelled. He just likes to talk about it ''The charge is all about collective action. It’s about supporting your coworkers and speaking up for things you care about.'' Netflix denied taking action against employees for “speaking up or walking out.” “We recognize the hurt and pain caused to our trans colleagues over the last few weeks,” a Netflix spokesman said a statement. “But we want to make clear that Netflix has not taken any action against employees for either speaking up or walking out.” Comedian Dave Chappelle faced backlash for the transphobic comments he made during his new special, 'The Closer'. Meanwhile, the comedian has recently addressed the controversy in a video shared on Instagram. “It’s been said in the press that I was invited to speak to transgender employees at Netflix and I refused,” Chappelle said in the video. “That is not true. If they had invited me I would have accepted it. Although I am confused about what we are speaking about ... You said you want a safe working environment at Netflix. Well it seems like I’m the only one that can’t go to the office anymore.”

Fired Netflix employees files labor charges against streamer following Dave Chappelle controversy

<p>He-Man saga got a new treatment earlier this year with Masters of The Universe: Revelation on Netflix. Continuation of the story thread revitalised the fandom that was keen to see He-Man, Teela, Evil-Lyn, Skeletor, Man-at-Arms, Orko and other legit legendary characters again on screen. The treatment of the cartoon was edgy, far from the 'shining-prince' tone of the original Filmation series produced in 80s and aired in India in 90s. Well, trailer for Part 2 of the series has dropped.</p>

<p>The end of season 1 (Here starts something that some people call spoilers!) left the fandom stunned as Skeletor, the supreme nemesis of our muscleman killed Prince Adam and (gasp!) actually used the sword to claim The Power of Grayskull for himself!</p>

<p>Fans who have been chasing the story through decades would realise the gravity of these two utterly unthinkable incidents. And this left them wanting for more. And trailer for second season is promising a mega showdown.</p>

<p>Skeletor, even more powerful, is seen advancing his designs on Eternia and appears to finally have all going for him. Evil-Lyn has a more menacing look than in Part 1 possibly hinting at her having found a new source of power.</p>

<p>The biggest punch however, comes when Prince Adam, who was killed in the first season, gets up to have his mic-drop moment</p>

<p>"See the sword is just the conduit. But the spark? That was always me," he is heard saying to utterly astonished Skeletor.</p>

<p>Up goes the (swordless) hand. The familiar words boom and the scrawny prince turns into...</p>

<p>Well, watch for yourself. (Earphones recomended)</p>

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<p>The ferocity and raw abandon of the Savage He-Man is BEYOND delightful for those who grew up watching the powerful but goody-two-shoes He-Man from the Filmation series.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/blog-he-man-and-women-in-his-cartoons-410868">Blog: He-man and women in his cartoons</a></strong></p>

<p>The trailer sure has fandom up in their chairs. The season, or Part 2 as it is being called, releases on November 23.</p>


He-Man saga got a new treatment earlier this year with Masters of The Universe: Revelation on Netflix. Continuation of the story thread revitalised the fandom that was keen to see He-Man, Teela, Evil-Lyn, Skeletor, Man-at-Arms, Orko and other legit legendary characters again on screen.

He-Man saga got a new treatment earlier this year with Masters of The Universe: Revelation on Netflix. Continuation of the story thread revitalised the fandom that was keen to see He-Man, Teela, Evil-Lyn, Skeletor, Man-at-Arms, Orko and other legit legendary characters again on screen. The treatment of the cartoon was edgy, far from the 'shining-prince' tone of the original Filmation series produced in 80s and aired in India in 90s. Well, trailer for Part 2 of the series has dropped. The end of season 1 (Here starts something that some people call spoilers!) left the fandom stunned as Skeletor, the supreme nemesis of our muscleman killed Prince Adam and (gasp!) actually used the sword to claim The Power of Grayskull for himself! Fans who have been chasing the story through decades would realise the gravity of these two utterly unthinkable incidents. And this left them wanting for more. And trailer for second season is promising a mega showdown. Skeletor, even more powerful, is seen advancing his designs on Eternia and appears to finally have all going for him. Evil-Lyn has a more menacing look than in Part 1 possibly hinting at her having found a new source of power. The biggest punch however, comes when Prince Adam, who was killed in the first season, gets up to have his mic-drop moment "See the sword is just the conduit. But the spark? That was always me," he is heard saying to utterly astonished Skeletor. Up goes the (swordless) hand. The familiar words boom and the scrawny prince turns into... Well, watch for yourself. (Earphones recomended) Reclaim the Power. Fight for the Universe. At long last, the official trailer for MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: REVELATION - PART 2 pic.twitter.com/yL6BMYyhOb — Netflix EEK-ed 🎃 (@NetflixGeeked) October 27, 2021 × The ferocity and raw abandon of the Savage He-Man is BEYOND delightful for those who grew up watching the powerful but goody-two-shoes He-Man from the Filmation series. Also Read | Blog: He-man and women in his cartoons The trailer sure has fandom up in their chairs. The season, or Part 2 as it is being called, releases on November 23.

Masters of The Universe: Revelation Part 2 trailer leaves He-Man fandom mindblown

<p>Five days after Netflix employees staged a walkout in Los Angeles over comedian Dave Chappelle new show 'The Closer' which ridicules transgender people, the comedian addressed the controversy in a video shared on Instagram. This is the first time the comedian has addressed the controversy in full.</p>

<p>“It’s been said in the press that I was invited to speak to transgender employees at Netflix and I refused,” Chappelle said in the video. “That is not true. If they had invited me I would have accepted it. Although I am confused about what we are speaking about ... You said you want a safe working environment at Netflix. Well it seems like I’m the only one that can’t go to the office anymore.”<br />
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“I want everyone in this audience to know that even though the media frames this as me versus that community, it’s not what it is,” Chappelle said. “Do not blame the LBGTQ community for any of this shit. This has nothing to do with them. It’s about corporate interest and what I can say and what I cannot say.”</p>

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<p>Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos stoked further unrest with an Oct. 11 staff memo in which he acknowledged Chappelle’s provocative language in 'The Closer'&nbsp;but said it did not cross the line into inciting violence.<br />
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In interviews before the walkout, Sarandos acknowledged “I screwed up” in how he spoke to Netflix’s staff about the special.<br />
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In Monday’s video, Chappelle said that after the controversy he began getting disinvited from film festivals that had accepted a documentary he made last summer and that he is now making that documentary available in ten American cities.<br />
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“Thank god for Ted Sarandos and Netflix,” Chappelle said. “He’s the only one who didn’t cancel me yet.”</p>

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Five days after Netflix employees staged a walkout in Los Angeles over comedian Dave Chappelle new show 'The Closer' which ridicules transgender people, the comedian addressed the controversy in a video shared on Instagram.

Five days after Netflix employees staged a walkout in Los Angeles over comedian Dave Chappelle new show 'The Closer' which ridicules transgender people, the comedian addressed the controversy in a video shared on Instagram. This is the first time the comedian has addressed the controversy in full. “It’s been said in the press that I was invited to speak to transgender employees at Netflix and I refused,” Chappelle said in the video. “That is not true. If they had invited me I would have accepted it. Although I am confused about what we are speaking about ... You said you want a safe working environment at Netflix. Well it seems like I’m the only one that can’t go to the office anymore.” “I want everyone in this audience to know that even though the media frames this as me versus that community, it’s not what it is,” Chappelle said. “Do not blame the LBGTQ community for any of this shit. This has nothing to do with them. It’s about corporate interest and what I can say and what I cannot say.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dave Chappelle (@davechappelle) × Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos stoked further unrest with an Oct. 11 staff memo in which he acknowledged Chappelle’s provocative language in 'The Closer' but said it did not cross the line into inciting violence. In interviews before the walkout, Sarandos acknowledged “I screwed up” in how he spoke to Netflix’s staff about the special. In Monday’s video, Chappelle said that after the controversy he began getting disinvited from film festivals that had accepted a documentary he made last summer and that he is now making that documentary available in ten American cities. “Thank god for Ted Sarandos and Netflix,” Chappelle said. “He’s the only one who didn’t cancel me yet.” (With inputs from agencies)

Dave Chappelle addresses Netflix transgender controversy: Don't blame the LBGTQ community

<p>Ahead of India's T20 World Cup 2021 opener, versus Pakistan, on October 24 at Dubai, some of the key Indian players took up the dalgona candy, inspired from Netflix's popular drama series 'Squid Game'. The likes of Hitman Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakravarthy took up the challenge where they were required to carve out shapes drawn in the candies without breaking it. In the show, players who fail to do so within the stipulated time&nbsp;get&nbsp;killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the unversed, only Rohit and Shami succeeded whereas the likes of Rahul, SKY, Varun and Bumrah faltered. The video got shared on the official Instagram handle of the International Cricket Council's (ICC).</p>

<p>"India put to the test in nerve-wracking game," ICC captioned its Instagram post along with the video. "Indian Cricket Team stars are put to the test with a game made famous by one of the world's most talked about shows," it added.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-rohit-sharma-comments-on-hardik-pandyas-availability-says-he-should-be-ready-422499">T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma comments on Hardik Pandya's availability, says 'he should be ready'</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Here's how Rohit &amp; Co. performed:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-wc-dale-steyn-shares-his-india-xi-for-pakistan-clash-names-gamechanger-for-virat-kohli-co-422420">T20 WC: Dale Steyn shares his India XI for Pakistan clash, names gamechanger for Virat Kohli &amp; Co.</a></strong></p>

<p>India won both their warm-up games with ease, versus England and Australia and will now gear up for their tournament-opener in the main draw of the T20 WC, on October 24 (Sunday) where they face arch-rivals Pakistan. The match will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India have a 5-0 lead over arch-rivals Pakistan in the tournament-history but won't take the Men in Green lightly as they are among the top-three sides in the ICC T20I rankings. Virat Kohli-led India's group, i.e. Pool B, comprises Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan whereas two more teams will join from the qualifiers.</p>


Ahead of India's T20 World Cup 2021 opener, versus Pakistan, on October 24 at Dubai, some of the key Indian players took up the dalgona candy, inspired from Netflix's popular drama series 'Squid Game'.

Ahead of India's T20 World Cup 2021 opener, versus Pakistan, on October 24 at Dubai, some of the key Indian players took up the dalgona candy, inspired from Netflix's popular drama series 'Squid Game'. The likes of Hitman Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakravarthy took up the challenge where they were required to carve out shapes drawn in the candies without breaking it. In the show, players who fail to do so within the stipulated time get killed. For the unversed, only Rohit and Shami succeeded whereas the likes of Rahul, SKY, Varun and Bumrah faltered. The video got shared on the official Instagram handle of the International Cricket Council's (ICC). "India put to the test in nerve-wracking game," ICC captioned its Instagram post along with the video. "Indian Cricket Team stars are put to the test with a game made famous by one of the world's most talked about shows," it added. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma comments on Hardik Pandya's availability, says 'he should be ready' Here's how Rohit & Co. performed: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × ALSO READ | T20 WC: Dale Steyn shares his India XI for Pakistan clash, names gamechanger for Virat Kohli & Co. India won both their warm-up games with ease, versus England and Australia and will now gear up for their tournament-opener in the main draw of the T20 WC, on October 24 (Sunday) where they face arch-rivals Pakistan. The match will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. India have a 5-0 lead over arch-rivals Pakistan in the tournament-history but won't take the Men in Green lightly as they are among the top-three sides in the ICC T20I rankings. Virat Kohli-led India's group, i.e. Pool B, comprises Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan whereas two more teams will join from the qualifiers.

Team India take 'Squid Game' challenge ahead of T20 World Cup opener, only two succeed - WATCH

Netflix employees are storming out of their own offices in protest of a controversial Dave Chappelle comedy special that featured jokes at the expense of trans people.

Transphobic show provokes protest, Netflix employees storm out of office

<p>'Schitt's Creek' star Dan Levy has extended his support to Netflix employees who staged a walkout to protest against Dave Chappelle's latest comedy special 'The Closer'.&nbsp;<br />
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Taking to Instagram, Dan posted a statement that read, "I stand with every employee at Netflix using their voice to ensure a safe and supportive work environment. I have seen firsthand how vital television can be when it comes to influencing cultural conversation. That impact is real and works both ways: positively and negatively."<br />
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Employees of Netflix staged a walkout in Los Angeles on Wednesday in protest of 'The Closer'`, in which Chappelle apparently made remarks that some viewed as offensive to the transgender community.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netflix-accused-of-firing-black-trans-woman-for-opposing-dave-chappelle-421351">Netflix accused of firing Black, trans woman for opposing Dave Chappelle</a><br />
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Talking about the ongoing controversy, Dan, who came out as a gay man when he was 18 years old, further said, "Transphobia is unacceptable and harmful. That is not a debate."</p>

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<p>LGBTQ celebrity Elliot Page also expressed solidarity.<br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/netflix-workers-stage-walk-out-over-dave-chappelle-transgender-comments-422463">Netflix workers stage walk-out over Dave Chappelle transgender comments</a><br />
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In addition to the walkout, the demonstrators have created a list of asks for the company, including, "create a new fund to specifically develop trans and non-binary talent," "increase investment in trans and non-binary content on Netflix comparable to our total investment in transphobic content" and "invest in multiple trans creators to make both scripted and unscripted programs across genres."&nbsp;</p>

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'Schitt's Creek' star Dan Levy has extended his support to Netflix employees who staged a walkout to protest against Dave Chappelle's latest comedy special 'The Closer'.

'Schitt's Creek' star Dan Levy has extended his support to Netflix employees who staged a walkout to protest against Dave Chappelle's latest comedy special 'The Closer'. Taking to Instagram, Dan posted a statement that read, "I stand with every employee at Netflix using their voice to ensure a safe and supportive work environment. I have seen firsthand how vital television can be when it comes to influencing cultural conversation. That impact is real and works both ways: positively and negatively." Employees of Netflix staged a walkout in Los Angeles on Wednesday in protest of 'The Closer'`, in which Chappelle apparently made remarks that some viewed as offensive to the transgender community. Netflix accused of firing Black, trans woman for opposing Dave Chappelle Talking about the ongoing controversy, Dan, who came out as a gay man when he was 18 years old, further said, "Transphobia is unacceptable and harmful. That is not a debate." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dan Levy (@instadanjlevy) × LGBTQ celebrity Elliot Page also expressed solidarity. "I stand with the trans, nonbinary, and BIPOC employees at Netflix fighting for more and better trans stories and a more inclusive workplace," Page tweeted. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @elliotpage × Netflix workers stage walk-out over Dave Chappelle transgender comments In addition to the walkout, the demonstrators have created a list of asks for the company, including, "create a new fund to specifically develop trans and non-binary talent," "increase investment in trans and non-binary content on Netflix comparable to our total investment in transphobic content" and "invest in multiple trans creators to make both scripted and unscripted programs across genres." Desi fans go crazy after Paul Rudd, Dan Levy are spotted eating Indian food together Dave Chappelle isn’t cancelled. He just likes to talk about it

'Schitt's Creek' star Dan Levy, Elliot Page extend support to Netflix's Trans Employee Walkout

<p>Netflix Inc employees are staging a walk-out on Wednesday in an unprecedented show of defiance to protest the streaming giant’s decision to release comedian Dave Chappelle's controversial new comedy special, which they say ridicules trans people.<br />
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A group of employees calling itself Team Trans* has scheduled a rally outside Netflix’s 13-story Sunset Boulevard offices in Los Angeles, where activists, public figures and other supporters plan to present Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos with a “list of asks.”<br />
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“We shouldn’t have to show up quarterly/annually to push back against harmful content that negatively impacts vulnerable communities,” organizer Ashlee Marie Preston wrote in a social media post. “Instead, we aim to use this moment to shift the social ecology around what Netflix leadership deems ethical entertainment.”<br />
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While such demonstrations have become commonplace in Silicon Valley, where employees of Facebook and Google have engaged in open protest to draw attention to corporate policies, this is believed to be a first for the pioneer streaming video company.<br />
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Even as it posted record subscriber numbers Tuesday, propelled by the global popularity of the South Korean thriller “Squid Game,” Netflix faces internal dissent over its handling of Chappelle’s stand-up show “The Closer.”<br />
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Sarandos stoked further backlash with an Oct. 11 staff memo in which he acknowledged Chappelle’s provocative language but said it didn’t cross the line into inciting violence. “We have a strong belief that content on screen doesn’t translate to real-world harm.”<br />
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It is not the first time Netflix has drawn fire for boundary-pushing content. The coming-of-age story “Cuties” was accused of hypersexualizting young girls, and the teen suicide drama “13 Reasons Why,” was blamed for a rise in teen suicides.<br />
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The controversy of “The Closer” is playing out against the backdrop of a company-wide diversity effort that began in 2018, after Netflix`s former head of communications was fired for using a racial epithet in company meetings while discussing offensive language in comedy. The stated goal, according to an inclusion report published in January, is to create a workplace where employees “feel like they have a home here. That they belong.”<br />
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“It doesn’t feel good to have been working at the company that put that out there,” Terra Field, a software engineer at Netflix, wrote in a Medium post. “Especially when we’ve spent years building out the company’s policies and benefits so that it would be a great place for trans people to work.”</p>

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Netflix Inc employees are staging a walk-out on Wednesday in an unprecedented show of defiance to protest the streaming giant’s decision to release comedian Dave Chappelle's controversial new comedy special, which they say ridicules trans people.

Netflix Inc employees are staging a walk-out on Wednesday in an unprecedented show of defiance to protest the streaming giant’s decision to release comedian Dave Chappelle's controversial new comedy special, which they say ridicules trans people. A group of employees calling itself Team Trans* has scheduled a rally outside Netflix’s 13-story Sunset Boulevard offices in Los Angeles, where activists, public figures and other supporters plan to present Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos with a “list of asks.” “We shouldn’t have to show up quarterly/annually to push back against harmful content that negatively impacts vulnerable communities,” organizer Ashlee Marie Preston wrote in a social media post. “Instead, we aim to use this moment to shift the social ecology around what Netflix leadership deems ethical entertainment.” While such demonstrations have become commonplace in Silicon Valley, where employees of Facebook and Google have engaged in open protest to draw attention to corporate policies, this is believed to be a first for the pioneer streaming video company. Even as it posted record subscriber numbers Tuesday, propelled by the global popularity of the South Korean thriller “Squid Game,” Netflix faces internal dissent over its handling of Chappelle’s stand-up show “The Closer.” Sarandos stoked further backlash with an Oct. 11 staff memo in which he acknowledged Chappelle’s provocative language but said it didn’t cross the line into inciting violence. “We have a strong belief that content on screen doesn’t translate to real-world harm.” It is not the first time Netflix has drawn fire for boundary-pushing content. The coming-of-age story “Cuties” was accused of hypersexualizting young girls, and the teen suicide drama “13 Reasons Why,” was blamed for a rise in teen suicides. The controversy of “The Closer” is playing out against the backdrop of a company-wide diversity effort that began in 2018, after Netflix`s former head of communications was fired for using a racial epithet in company meetings while discussing offensive language in comedy. The stated goal, according to an inclusion report published in January, is to create a workplace where employees “feel like they have a home here. That they belong.” “It doesn’t feel good to have been working at the company that put that out there,” Terra Field, a software engineer at Netflix, wrote in a Medium post. “Especially when we’ve spent years building out the company’s policies and benefits so that it would be a great place for trans people to work.”

Netflix workers stage walk-out over Dave Chappelle transgender comments

<p>Netflix reported billion-dollar profits and booming subscriber growth Tuesday that beat forecasts as global hits like Squid Game drew viewers in droves.</p>

<p>Analysts had been worried that a surge in Netflix subscriptions during pandemic lockdowns would be followed by a plunge as the world opened back up.</p>

<p>But the streaming entertainment star said that in the third quarter it made a profit of $1.45 billion on revenue that grew 16 percent to $7.5 billion in that period.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-lee-jung-jae-thinks-%E2%80%98squid-game%E2%80%99-critics-should-watch-it-again-422089" hreflang="en">Lee Jung-jae thinks ‘Squid Game’ critics should watch it again</a></p>

<p>Subscribers jumped by 4.4 million, double the growth seen in the same quarter in 2020, allowing the platform to end the period with 214 million worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After rolling out a lighter-than-normal slate of content in the first half of this year due to Covid-related production delays, Netflix said it was finishing the year with "what we expect to be our strongest Q4 content offering yet."</p>

<p>"Our programming strategy is to provide members with a wide variety of high quality content that's loved and watched in large numbers," it said in a statement.</p>

<p>New seasons of original Netflix series Money Heist and Sex Education were the biggest returning shows, viewed by 69 million and 55 million households respectively, according to the Silicon Valley powerhouse.</p>

<p>- Free speech controversy -</p>

<p>Squid Game became Netflix's biggest show ever, watched by a "mind-boggling" 142 million households in the four weeks after its release in mid-September, executives said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The breadth of Squid Game's popularity is truly amazing; this show has been ranked as our #1 program in 94 countries," Netflix said.</p>

<p>Squid Game-themed products were on their way to retail outlets, Netflix told investors.</p>

<p>Most of the subscriber growth in the quarter came from the Asia-Pacific region, which accounted for 2.2 million added Netflix members.</p>

<p>Joe McCormack, senior analyst at Third Bridge, pointed to the power of the Squid Game phenomenon.</p>

<p>"Squid Game was Netflix's recent example of generating a global hit, with two-thirds of the company's total subscribers viewing the series in the first four weeks," he wrote.</p>

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<p>But Netflix has also been plunged into America's culture wars by a Dave Chappelle comedy special that raises concerns about free speech and censorship, but has been slammed by its own employees as transphobic.</p>

<p>In "The Closer," boundary-pushing mega-star Chappelle responds to critics who have accused him of mocking transgender people in the past by asserting that "gender is a fact" and accusing LGBTQ people of being "too sensitive."</p>

<p>"In our country you can shoot and kill" a Black man, "but you'd better not hurt a gay person's feelings," says the stand-up comic, who is Black.</p>

<p>While the show has been condemned by LGBTQ groups -- including GLAAD, which cited studies linking stereotypes about minorities to real-world harm -- Netflix has so far stood firm, insisting the show will not be taken down.</p>

<p>But the streaming giant finds itself trapped at the center of arguably its most intense controversy yet.</p>

<p>Chappelle remains hugely popular, at a time when Netflix is competing with rivals such as HBO and Disney in the so-called streaming wars.</p>

<p>"We compete with a staggeringly large set of activities for consumers' time and attention like watching linear TV, reading a book, browsing TikTok, or playing Fortnite, to name just a few," executives said in the letter.</p>

<p>They noted that engagement at Netflix climbed 14 percent during the hours Facebook was hit with a major outage early this month.</p>

<p>Netflix said it is continuing to push into gaming, focusing on mobile devices first, in a methodical approach expected to take years to bear meaningful fruit.</p>

<p>"Imagine three years from now some future Squid Game is launching and it comes along with an incredible array of interactive or gaming options that is all built into the service," Netflix chief Reed Hastings said on an earnings call.</p>

<p>"A company like Disney is still ahead of us in some of those dimensions of putting that whole experience together but boy are we making progress."</p>


Netflix reported billion-dollar profits and booming subscriber growth Tuesday that beat forecasts as global hits like Squid Game drew viewers in droves. Analysts had been worried that a surge in Netflix subscriptions during pandemic lockdowns would be followed by a plunge as the world opened back up.

Netflix reported billion-dollar profits and booming subscriber growth Tuesday that beat forecasts as global hits like Squid Game drew viewers in droves. Analysts had been worried that a surge in Netflix subscriptions during pandemic lockdowns would be followed by a plunge as the world opened back up. But the streaming entertainment star said that in the third quarter it made a profit of $1.45 billion on revenue that grew 16 percent to $7.5 billion in that period. Lee Jung-jae thinks ‘Squid Game’ critics should watch it again Subscribers jumped by 4.4 million, double the growth seen in the same quarter in 2020, allowing the platform to end the period with 214 million worldwide. After rolling out a lighter-than-normal slate of content in the first half of this year due to Covid-related production delays, Netflix said it was finishing the year with "what we expect to be our strongest Q4 content offering yet." "Our programming strategy is to provide members with a wide variety of high quality content that's loved and watched in large numbers," it said in a statement. New seasons of original Netflix series Money Heist and Sex Education were the biggest returning shows, viewed by 69 million and 55 million households respectively, according to the Silicon Valley powerhouse. - Free speech controversy - Squid Game became Netflix's biggest show ever, watched by a "mind-boggling" 142 million households in the four weeks after its release in mid-September, executives said. "The breadth of Squid Game's popularity is truly amazing; this show has been ranked as our #1 program in 94 countries," Netflix said. Squid Game-themed products were on their way to retail outlets, Netflix told investors. Most of the subscriber growth in the quarter came from the Asia-Pacific region, which accounted for 2.2 million added Netflix members. Joe McCormack, senior analyst at Third Bridge, pointed to the power of the Squid Game phenomenon. "Squid Game was Netflix's recent example of generating a global hit, with two-thirds of the company's total subscribers viewing the series in the first four weeks," he wrote. Viral: Mumbai Police has done it again and this time with 'Squid Game'; Watch Malaysian salon paints 'Squid Game' manicures of tiny coffins, green tracksuits But Netflix has also been plunged into America's culture wars by a Dave Chappelle comedy special that raises concerns about free speech and censorship, but has been slammed by its own employees as transphobic. In "The Closer," boundary-pushing mega-star Chappelle responds to critics who have accused him of mocking transgender people in the past by asserting that "gender is a fact" and accusing LGBTQ people of being "too sensitive." "In our country you can shoot and kill" a Black man, "but you'd better not hurt a gay person's feelings," says the stand-up comic, who is Black. While the show has been condemned by LGBTQ groups -- including GLAAD, which cited studies linking stereotypes about minorities to real-world harm -- Netflix has so far stood firm, insisting the show will not be taken down. But the streaming giant finds itself trapped at the center of arguably its most intense controversy yet. Chappelle remains hugely popular, at a time when Netflix is competing with rivals such as HBO and Disney in the so-called streaming wars. "We compete with a staggeringly large set of activities for consumers' time and attention like watching linear TV, reading a book, browsing TikTok, or playing Fortnite, to name just a few," executives said in the letter. They noted that engagement at Netflix climbed 14 percent during the hours Facebook was hit with a major outage early this month. Netflix said it is continuing to push into gaming, focusing on mobile devices first, in a methodical approach expected to take years to bear meaningful fruit. "Imagine three years from now some future Squid Game is launching and it comes along with an incredible array of interactive or gaming options that is all built into the service," Netflix chief Reed Hastings said on an earnings call. "A company like Disney is still ahead of us in some of those dimensions of putting that whole experience together but boy are we making progress."

Squid Game-boosted Netflix pulls in subscribers

<p>Netflix has new estimates for its popular series ‘ Squid Game’ as they speculate that the show will create almost $900 million in value for the company. These were according to figures seen by Bloomberg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The numbers generated for Netflix, the streamer, are different from movie studios and TV networks. It uses its catalog and steady new releases to get customers to its platform every week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The South Korean show that has taken the world by a storm by influencing people’s fashion choices to other things stands out for its popularity and low cost of production. The show is about debt ridden people fighting in a game for a huge sum of money. It has generated $891.1 million in impact value, a metric the company uses to assess the performance from individual shows. The show cost just $21.4 million to produce, almost about $2.4 million an episode. Those figures are just for the first season of Squid Game.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-harley-quinn-first-look-out-at-dc-fandome-and-its-fascinating-to-a-t-421604" hreflang="en">'Harley Quinn' first look out at DC FanDome, and it's fascinating to a T</a></p>

<p>According to Bloomberg, about 132 million people have watched at least two minutes of “Squid Game" in the show’s first 23 days, smashing the Netflix record set by ‘Bridgerton’. The two-minute figure is the one Netflix releases to the public for some shows. &nbsp;The company said 111 million people had started the show earlier this month, but that was based on data that is a bit older.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-snl-rami-malek-his-bulgy-eyes-and-debut-monologue-are-going-viral-watch-421571" hreflang="en">'SNL': Rami Malek, his bulgy eyes and debut monologue are going viral; watch</a></p>

<p>Netflix estimates that 89 per cent of people who started the show watched at least 75 minutes (more than one episode) and 66 per cent of viewers, or 87 million people, have finished the series in the first 23 days. All told, people have spent more than 1.4 billion hours watching the show, which was produced by closely held Siren Pictures.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-first-look-of-ava-duvernays-superhero-series-naomi-is-here-421569" hreflang="en">First look of Ava DuVernay's superhero series 'Naomi' is here!</a></p>


Netflix has new estimates for its popular series ‘ Squid Game’ as they speculate that the show will create almost $900 million in value for the company. These were according to figures seen by Bloomberg.

Netflix has new estimates for its popular series ‘ Squid Game’ as they speculate that the show will create almost $900 million in value for the company. These were according to figures seen by Bloomberg. The numbers generated for Netflix, the streamer, are different from movie studios and TV networks. It uses its catalog and steady new releases to get customers to its platform every week. The South Korean show that has taken the world by a storm by influencing people’s fashion choices to other things stands out for its popularity and low cost of production. The show is about debt ridden people fighting in a game for a huge sum of money. It has generated $891.1 million in impact value, a metric the company uses to assess the performance from individual shows. The show cost just $21.4 million to produce, almost about $2.4 million an episode. Those figures are just for the first season of Squid Game. 'Harley Quinn' first look out at DC FanDome, and it's fascinating to a T According to Bloomberg, about 132 million people have watched at least two minutes of “Squid Game" in the show’s first 23 days, smashing the Netflix record set by ‘Bridgerton’. The two-minute figure is the one Netflix releases to the public for some shows. The company said 111 million people had started the show earlier this month, but that was based on data that is a bit older. 'SNL': Rami Malek, his bulgy eyes and debut monologue are going viral; watch Netflix estimates that 89 per cent of people who started the show watched at least 75 minutes (more than one episode) and 66 per cent of viewers, or 87 million people, have finished the series in the first 23 days. All told, people have spent more than 1.4 billion hours watching the show, which was produced by closely held Siren Pictures. First look of Ava DuVernay's superhero series 'Naomi' is here!

Netflix estimates 'Squid Game' will be worth almost $900 million

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<p>Netflix is in the spotlight once again and this time it is the accusation of firing a trans activist for staging a protest against a stand-up comedy special.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>A new stand-up comedy special by Dave Chappelle was released on the streaming platform, Netflix. His special, however, gained negative limelight as it was accused of being transphobic.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>An employee from the streaming platform staged a walkout against the show and claims she was fired for it. However, Netflix has rubbished these reports and has claimed that the employee has lied about her dismissal.</p>

<p><o:p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-dave-chappelle-isn%E2%80%99t-cancelled-he-just-likes-to-talk-about-it-421280">Dave Chappelle isn’t cancelled. He just likes to talk about it</a></strong></o:p></p>

<p>Netflix claims the employee was fired for sharing confidential and "commercially sensitive" information with people outside the company.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>"We understand this employee may have been motivated by disappointment and hurt with&nbsp;Netflix, but maintaining a culture of trust and transparency is core to our company," the spokesperson said.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>Many people, however, reported that the employee, who is reportedly a Black trans person, was fired for opposing the Netflix special show. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p>Dave Chapelle’s special show has been receiving backlash from the public, especially the LGBTQ community. People have alleged that the comedian has made series of anti-trans jokes, targeted on gender-neutral pronouns and the genitalia of transgender people. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p>This is not the first time the comedian has been alleged of this. In some of his previous stand-up comedy specials, too, he has been alleged of making similar attacks on the community.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p>The employee, who is pregnant at the moment, had openly criticised the comedian for attacking the community. This employee was, as per reports, responsible for staging a virtual walk-out of nearly 1,000 employees.<o:p></o:p></p>


Netflix is in the spotlight once again and this time it is the accusation of firing a trans activist for staging a protest against a stand-up comedy special. A new stand-up comedy special by Dave Chappelle was released on the streaming platform, Netflix.

Netflix is in the spotlight once again and this time it is the accusation of firing a trans activist for staging a protest against a stand-up comedy special. A new stand-up comedy special by Dave Chappelle was released on the streaming platform, Netflix. His special, however, gained negative limelight as it was accused of being transphobic. An employee from the streaming platform staged a walkout against the show and claims she was fired for it. However, Netflix has rubbished these reports and has claimed that the employee has lied about her dismissal. Also read | Dave Chappelle isn’t cancelled. He just likes to talk about it Netflix claims the employee was fired for sharing confidential and "commercially sensitive" information with people outside the company. "We understand this employee may have been motivated by disappointment and hurt with Netflix, but maintaining a culture of trust and transparency is core to our company," the spokesperson said. Many people, however, reported that the employee, who is reportedly a Black trans person, was fired for opposing the Netflix special show. Dave Chapelle’s special show has been receiving backlash from the public, especially the LGBTQ community. People have alleged that the comedian has made series of anti-trans jokes, targeted on gender-neutral pronouns and the genitalia of transgender people. This is not the first time the comedian has been alleged of this. In some of his previous stand-up comedy specials, too, he has been alleged of making similar attacks on the community. The employee, who is pregnant at the moment, had openly criticised the comedian for attacking the community. This employee was, as per reports, responsible for staging a virtual walk-out of nearly 1,000 employees.

Netflix accused of firing Black, trans woman for opposing Dave Chappelle

<p>Hit South Korean show 'Squid Game'&nbsp;has officially become Netflix`s biggest original series launch, the streaming service said on Wednesday.<br />
The nine-part thriller, in which cash-strapped contestants play childhood games with deadly consequences in a bid to win 45.6 billion won ($38 million), has become a worldwide sensation for Netflix since its launch less than a month ago.<br />
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The dystopian drama has inspired countless memes, Halloween costumes of the ubiquitous green tracksuits worn by contestants and real-world recreations https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/seller-basks-squid-game-fame-his-sweet-deadly-treat-2021-10-01 of the various games. It has also sparked a debate within South Korea about toxic competitive societies and prompted new interest in the country`s culture and language around the world.</p>

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<p>"Squid Game has officially reached 111 million fans — making it our biggest series launch ever!"</p>

<p>Netflix posted on Twitter.<br />
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The series reached that total in just 27 days, since its release on Sept. 17, easily outpacing U.K. costume drama 'Bridgerton', which was streamed by 82 million accounts in its first 28 days.<br />
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Netflix gives limited information on viewing figures for its platform and cuts the data it does provide in various ways. The 28-day debut figures it released for Bridgerton and other shows included any account that watched an episode for at least two minutes.</p>

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Netflix co-CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos told a tech conference in California last month said the streaming service was surprised by how popular 'Squid Game'&nbsp;has become.<br />
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"We did not see that coming, in terms of its global popularity," he said.<br />
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The series was so popular that South Korean Internet service provider SK Broadband sued Netflix&nbsp;to pay for costs from increased network traffic and maintenance work because of the surge in viewers.</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/havent-watched-squid-game-heres-what-youre-not-missing-420186" hreflang="en">Haven't watched 'Squid Game'? Here's what you're not missing</a><br />
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And a South Korean woman was in talks with the U.S. firm about compensation after she was deluged with thousands of prank calls and text messages when her phone number&nbsp;was inadvertently highlighted as a key plot point in the series.<br />
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Netflix has it would spend more than $500 million on content produced in South Korea this year.</p>


Hit South Korean show 'Squid Game' has officially become Netflix`s biggest original series launch, the streaming service said on Wednesday. The nine-part thriller, in which cash-strapped contestants play childhood games with deadly consequences in a bid to win 45.

Hit South Korean show 'Squid Game' has officially become Netflix`s biggest original series launch, the streaming service said on Wednesday. The nine-part thriller, in which cash-strapped contestants play childhood games with deadly consequences in a bid to win 45.6 billion won ($38 million), has become a worldwide sensation for Netflix since its launch less than a month ago. The dystopian drama has inspired countless memes, Halloween costumes of the ubiquitous green tracksuits worn by contestants and real-world recreations https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/seller-basks-squid-game-fame-his-sweet-deadly-treat-2021-10-01 of the various games. It has also sparked a debate within South Korea about toxic competitive societies and prompted new interest in the country`s culture and language around the world. Illegal streams, merch bonanza: Squid Game craze hits China "Squid Game has officially reached 111 million fans — making it our biggest series launch ever!" Netflix posted on Twitter. The series reached that total in just 27 days, since its release on Sept. 17, easily outpacing U.K. costume drama 'Bridgerton', which was streamed by 82 million accounts in its first 28 days. Netflix gives limited information on viewing figures for its platform and cuts the data it does provide in various ways. The 28-day debut figures it released for Bridgerton and other shows included any account that watched an episode for at least two minutes. 'Squid Game' actor Lee Jung-jae reveals how Hollywood has reacted to his performance Netflix co-CEO and Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos told a tech conference in California last month said the streaming service was surprised by how popular 'Squid Game' has become. "We did not see that coming, in terms of its global popularity," he said. The series was so popular that South Korean Internet service provider SK Broadband sued Netflix to pay for costs from increased network traffic and maintenance work because of the surge in viewers. Haven't watched 'Squid Game'? Here's what you're not missing And a South Korean woman was in talks with the U.S. firm about compensation after she was deluged with thousands of prank calls and text messages when her phone number was inadvertently highlighted as a key plot point in the series. Netflix has it would spend more than $500 million on content produced in South Korea this year.

South Korea's 'Squid Game' is Netflix's biggest original show debut

<p>Netflix has restored a trans engineer and two other employees who had been suspended following a meeting that was meant only for senior executives at the company.</p>

<p>Terra Field, who had previously spoken out against Dave Chappelle's controversial new stand-up special on the video-streaming giant, wrote on Twitter, "Netflix has reinstated me after finding that there was no ill-intent in my attending the QBR meeting… At the very least, I feel vindicated."</p>

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<p>Terra Field, who is trans, joined the meeting after speaking out on Twitter about Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special, 'The Closer'. Field and the others joined the meeting and were suspended soon after.<br />
Field also shared a part of an email statement that seems to be from a Netflix official, writing, "Our investigation did not find that you joined the QBR meeting with any ill intent and that you genuinely didn’t think there was anything wrong with seeking access to this meeting. Additionally when a director shared the link it further supported that this was a meeting that you could attend."</p>

<p>A spokesperson for Netflix also confirmed Field’s tweet and said that the other employees were also reinstated. "We will be distributing broader guidance about meetings and clarifying which are for which people," they added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-you-can-now-buy-netflixs-stranger-things-squid-game-merchandise-heres-how-420239" hreflang="en">You can now buy Netflix's 'Stranger Things', 'Squid Game' merchandise; here's how</a></p>

<p>The spokesperson also reiterated that the suspension was not due to Field’s critical tweets.<br />
For the uninitiated--in the controversial stand-up special, 'The Closer'--Chappelle reportedly mocked the idea of gender identity and identified himself as 'team TERF', meaning trans-exclusionary radical feminists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since premiering on Netflix, the special comedy act has drawn sharp criticism from Gay &amp; Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), showrunners like 'Dear White People' star Jaclyn Moore, Netflix's own employee Field, among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO, wrote in a memo to senior staffers late last week that they would not remove Chappelle’s special from the platform. "Chappelle is one of the most popular stand-up comedians today, and we have a long-standing deal with him. As with our other talent, we work hard to support their creative freedom — even though this means there will always be content on Netflix some people believe is harmful, like Cuties, 365 Days, 13 Reasons Why or My Unorthodox Life," Sarandos wrote.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-as-we-see-it-amazon-prime-reveals-first-look-of-upcoming-series-420224" hreflang="en">As We See It: Amazon Prime reveals first look of upcoming series</a></p>

<p>David Chappelle, meanwhile, held an event at The Hollywood Bowl last week to screen a new documentary of his, where he said, "If this is what being canceled is like, I love it." He told the crowd, hinting at the recent controversy, which was followed by a standing ovation.</p>


Netflix has restored a trans engineer and two other employees who had been suspended following a meeting that was meant only for senior executives at the company.

Netflix has restored a trans engineer and two other employees who had been suspended following a meeting that was meant only for senior executives at the company. Terra Field, who had previously spoken out against Dave Chappelle's controversial new stand-up special on the video-streaming giant, wrote on Twitter, "Netflix has reinstated me after finding that there was no ill-intent in my attending the QBR meeting… At the very least, I feel vindicated." Also read: Ricarlo Flanagan, Shameless actor, dead at 41 after contracting COVID Terra Field, who is trans, joined the meeting after speaking out on Twitter about Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special, 'The Closer'. Field and the others joined the meeting and were suspended soon after. Field also shared a part of an email statement that seems to be from a Netflix official, writing, "Our investigation did not find that you joined the QBR meeting with any ill intent and that you genuinely didn’t think there was anything wrong with seeking access to this meeting. Additionally when a director shared the link it further supported that this was a meeting that you could attend." A spokesperson for Netflix also confirmed Field’s tweet and said that the other employees were also reinstated. "We will be distributing broader guidance about meetings and clarifying which are for which people," they added. Also read: You can now buy Netflix's 'Stranger Things', 'Squid Game' merchandise; here's how The spokesperson also reiterated that the suspension was not due to Field’s critical tweets. For the uninitiated--in the controversial stand-up special, 'The Closer'--Chappelle reportedly mocked the idea of gender identity and identified himself as 'team TERF', meaning trans-exclusionary radical feminists. Since premiering on Netflix, the special comedy act has drawn sharp criticism from Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), showrunners like 'Dear White People' star Jaclyn Moore, Netflix's own employee Field, among others. Ted Sarandos, Netflix co-CEO, wrote in a memo to senior staffers late last week that they would not remove Chappelle’s special from the platform. "Chappelle is one of the most popular stand-up comedians today, and we have a long-standing deal with him. As with our other talent, we work hard to support their creative freedom — even though this means there will always be content on Netflix some people believe is harmful, like Cuties, 365 Days, 13 Reasons Why or My Unorthodox Life," Sarandos wrote. Also read: As We See It: Amazon Prime reveals first look of upcoming series David Chappelle, meanwhile, held an event at The Hollywood Bowl last week to screen a new documentary of his, where he said, "If this is what being canceled is like, I love it." He told the crowd, hinting at the recent controversy, which was followed by a standing ovation.

Netflix restores its trans employee, two others amid David Chappelle controversy

<p>'Squid Game' has become one of the most popular shows on OTT platform in a short span of time. The Korean show has been lapped up by fans the world over and its actors have found fame all across.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The show's leading actor Lee Jung-jae recently shared how Hollywood has responded to his performance in the series.In a recent interview with Variety, the actor who plays Seong Gi-hun in the Netflix hit revealed how Tinseltown has reacted to his performance in the show.<br />
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The actor said that so far he has not received any offers from the west but he is open to working if a good script comes his way.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"No proposals or requests have come my way, but, if the right one came along, I`d be happy to be in overseas production. It could be fun."<br />
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His character Seong Gi-hun in the series is a divorced dad with a severe gambling addiction and a tendency to be self-involved. He lives with his mother and struggles to support his daughter financially. He participates in the Game to settle his many debts.</p>

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His character has received immense love and overwhelming reaction from the show`s fans and according to Lee, he had apparently predicted that the series would reach audiences beyond his home country.<br />
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"I didn`t expect this kind of success at all when I first boarded Squid Game as a project. But when I read the script, I understood that it contained elements that could resonate with everyone and work outside of Korea," he said.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor, who has now undoubtedly a well-established career in South Korea, also shared that nothing much has changed for him as an actor, despite the fact that 'Squid Game' is set to be the streamer's "biggest non-English-language show" worldwide.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/subtitles-of-squid-game-change-the-meaning-of-the-show-fans-are-divided-on-this-418717">Subtitles of 'Squid Game' change the meaning of the show? Fans are divided on this</a><br />
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"Nothing much has changed for me as an actor, but Gi-hun`s character changes a lot over the course of the show. It has a large spectrum, which any actor would want to try out at least once in his career. This was possibly the first time I`ve played a character with such a range," he said about himself during Squid Game's ongoing success.&nbsp;</p>


'Squid Game' has become one of the most popular shows on OTT platform in a short span of time. The Korean show has been lapped up by fans the world over and its actors have found fame all across.

'Squid Game' has become one of the most popular shows on OTT platform in a short span of time. The Korean show has been lapped up by fans the world over and its actors have found fame all across. The show's leading actor Lee Jung-jae recently shared how Hollywood has responded to his performance in the series.In a recent interview with Variety, the actor who plays Seong Gi-hun in the Netflix hit revealed how Tinseltown has reacted to his performance in the show. The actor said that so far he has not received any offers from the west but he is open to working if a good script comes his way. Opinion | Squid Game reignites debate on stereotypical representation of South Asians "No proposals or requests have come my way, but, if the right one came along, I`d be happy to be in overseas production. It could be fun." His character Seong Gi-hun in the series is a divorced dad with a severe gambling addiction and a tendency to be self-involved. He lives with his mother and struggles to support his daughter financially. He participates in the Game to settle his many debts. Schools urge parents to stop kids watching Netflix’s Squid Game His character has received immense love and overwhelming reaction from the show`s fans and according to Lee, he had apparently predicted that the series would reach audiences beyond his home country. "I didn`t expect this kind of success at all when I first boarded Squid Game as a project. But when I read the script, I understood that it contained elements that could resonate with everyone and work outside of Korea," he said. The actor, who has now undoubtedly a well-established career in South Korea, also shared that nothing much has changed for him as an actor, despite the fact that 'Squid Game' is set to be the streamer's "biggest non-English-language show" worldwide. Subtitles of 'Squid Game' change the meaning of the show? Fans are divided on this "Nothing much has changed for me as an actor, but Gi-hun`s character changes a lot over the course of the show. It has a large spectrum, which any actor would want to try out at least once in his career. This was possibly the first time I`ve played a character with such a range," he said about himself during Squid Game's ongoing success.

'Squid Game' actor Lee Jung-jae reveals how Hollywood has reacted to his performance

<p>Kangana Ranaut had a hilarious take on her recent film 'Thalaivii' trending in Pakistan on Sunday.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Kangana Ranaut's recent film 'Thalaivii' received mixed reviews when it was released in theatres last month. The film hit OTT space Netflix earlier this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-we-need-to-discourage-english-films-from-taking-over-our-screens-kangana-ranaut-to-wion-412061">Kangana Ranaut to WION:&nbsp;We need to discourage English films from taking over our screens</a><br />
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Ranaut shared a list of ‘Netflix Top 10 in Pakistan on October 10, 2021’. It had Thalaivii trending on the number one spot. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-thalaivii-review-arvind-swami-shines-as-mgr-kangana-ranaut-plays-herself-412068">Read WION's review of 'Thalaivii' here</a><br />
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She shared the list on her Instagram stories and wrote, "On a lighter note jaan ke tasalli hue deshadrohi sirf isi desh me nahi hain (relieved to know that traitors are not in just our country)."<br />
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In 'Thalaivii', Ranaut essays the role of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. The film narrates her relationship with MGR, played by Arvind Swami and her rise to power in Tamil Nadu. &nbsp;Jayalalithaa died in December 2016 after 75 days of hospitalisation.<br />
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Recently, AIADMK in Tamil Nadu objected to certain references about party stalwarts--the late MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa in 'Thalaivii', and wanted the scenes deleted. Senior AIADMK leader D Jayakumar said such references were factually incorrect and insisted that barring these flaws the film was well-made.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kangana-ranaut-reposts-jackie-chans-apology-after-his-sons-drug-scandal-just-saying-419804">Kangana Ranaut reposts Jackie Chan's apology after his son's drug scandal: 'Just saying'</a></p>


Kangana Ranaut had a hilarious take on her recent film 'Thalaivii' trending in Pakistan on Sunday. Kangana Ranaut's recent film 'Thalaivii' received mixed reviews when it was released in theatres last month.

Kangana Ranaut had a hilarious take on her recent film 'Thalaivii' trending in Pakistan on Sunday. Kangana Ranaut's recent film 'Thalaivii' received mixed reviews when it was released in theatres last month. The film hit OTT space Netflix earlier this month. Read: Kangana Ranaut to WION: We need to discourage English films from taking over our screens Ranaut shared a list of ‘Netflix Top 10 in Pakistan on October 10, 2021’. It had Thalaivii trending on the number one spot. Read WION's review of 'Thalaivii' here She shared the list on her Instagram stories and wrote, "On a lighter note jaan ke tasalli hue deshadrohi sirf isi desh me nahi hain (relieved to know that traitors are not in just our country)." In 'Thalaivii', Ranaut essays the role of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. The film narrates her relationship with MGR, played by Arvind Swami and her rise to power in Tamil Nadu. Jayalalithaa died in December 2016 after 75 days of hospitalisation. Recently, AIADMK in Tamil Nadu objected to certain references about party stalwarts--the late MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa in 'Thalaivii', and wanted the scenes deleted. Senior AIADMK leader D Jayakumar said such references were factually incorrect and insisted that barring these flaws the film was well-made. Also read: Kangana Ranaut reposts Jackie Chan's apology after his son's drug scandal: 'Just saying'

Kangana Ranaut has a hilarious reaction as 'Thalaivii' trends in Pakistan

<p>Netflix now has a whole portfolio of merchandise based on its populars shows and their characters and they seem to be making a mark on the internet. Walmart has just opened its largest online destination for Netflix merchandise, just in time for the holiday season -- featuring goodies from shows like ‘Squid Game’, ‘The Witcher’, ‘Stranger Things’ and others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The retailer plans on including merchandise from music to apparel, toys and games with these shows. Items will also range from plush dolls and Halloween costumes to bedding and electronics for show lovers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Netflix as a streamer is huge, it has solely relied on a single revenue making channel and with this can expand that. Netflix had previously made limited forays into merchandising through physical retail, endorsing a line of Stranger Things fare for Target. A collection of “ugly” Christmas sweaters and other gear launched ahead of the 2017 Halloween debut of a new season of Stranger .&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/havent-watched-squid-game-heres-what-youre-not-missing-420186" hreflang="en">Haven't watched 'Squid Game'? Here's what you're not missing</a></p>

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<p>“Through this new partnership, Walmart will not only offer products that bring the imagination of Netflix creators into reality, but Walmart customers and Netflix superfans will also find a new, exciting entertainment destination,” Jeff Evans, Walmart’s EVP, Entertainment, Toys and Seasonal, wrote in a blog post. “The Netflix Hub brings together some of its most popular shows in its first digital storefront with a national retailer, and we’re proud to partner with them on this new adventure that will let our customers dive even deeper into their favorite stories and characters.”</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/another-controversy-royal-sources-suggest-meghan-harry-will-not-christen-their-daughter-in-the-uk-420165" hreflang="en">Another controversy? Royal sources suggest Meghan, Harry will not christen their daughter in the UK</a></p>


Netflix now has a whole portfolio of merchandise based on its populars shows and their characters and they seem to be making a mark on the internet. Walmart has just opened its largest online destination for Netflix merchandise, just in time for the holiday season -- featuring goodies from shows like ‘Squid Game’, ‘The Witcher’, ‘Stranger Things’ and others.

Netflix now has a whole portfolio of merchandise based on its populars shows and their characters and they seem to be making a mark on the internet. Walmart has just opened its largest online destination for Netflix merchandise, just in time for the holiday season -- featuring goodies from shows like ‘Squid Game’, ‘The Witcher’, ‘Stranger Things’ and others. The retailer plans on including merchandise from music to apparel, toys and games with these shows. Items will also range from plush dolls and Halloween costumes to bedding and electronics for show lovers. While Netflix as a streamer is huge, it has solely relied on a single revenue making channel and with this can expand that. Netflix had previously made limited forays into merchandising through physical retail, endorsing a line of Stranger Things fare for Target. A collection of “ugly” Christmas sweaters and other gear launched ahead of the 2017 Halloween debut of a new season of Stranger . Haven't watched 'Squid Game'? Here's what you're not missing Desi fans have found similarities between Shahid Kapoor and this 'Squid Game' character A murder-free real-life Squid Game is taking place in Abu Dhabi “Through this new partnership, Walmart will not only offer products that bring the imagination of Netflix creators into reality, but Walmart customers and Netflix superfans will also find a new, exciting entertainment destination,” Jeff Evans, Walmart’s EVP, Entertainment, Toys and Seasonal, wrote in a blog post. “The Netflix Hub brings together some of its most popular shows in its first digital storefront with a national retailer, and we’re proud to partner with them on this new adventure that will let our customers dive even deeper into their favorite stories and characters.” Also read: Another controversy? Royal sources suggest Meghan, Harry will not christen their daughter in the UK

You can now buy Netflix's 'Stranger Things', 'Squid Game' merchandise; here's how

<p>It was just a matter of time until the Netflix sensation, Squid Game, turned into a planned real-life event.</p>

<p>That is, a version of it without the murder and violence.</p>

<p>The survival thriller involving lethal children's games, which rapidly became one of Netflix's most-watched series ever, has been recreated for an event at the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/squid-game-south-koreas-latest-cultural-phenomenon-419009">Squid Game: South Korea's latest cultural phenomenon</a></strong></p>

<p>Contestants may now participate in a series of Korean children's games based on the show.</p>

<p>There will be no deaths or a $38 million cash reward, but players will have a chance to win a coveted green tracksuit worn by the show's protagonists.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/squid-game-why-is-such-a-violent-show-on-its-way-to-become-number-1-417425"><strong>Also read | Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1?</strong></a><br />
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<p>The games will be contested in two-hour tournament-style sessions on October 12.</p>

<p>To apply, candidates must complete a form with three questions about the series.</p>

<p>Participants will be dressed in Squid Game t-shirts, while the event personnel will be costumed in the pink circle, triangle, and square costumes worn by the in-show game facilitators.<br />
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<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/subtitles-of-squid-game-change-the-meaning-of-the-show-fans-are-divided-on-this-418717" hreflang="en">Subtitles of 'Squid Game' change the meaning of the show? Fans are divided on this</a></strong></p>

<p>The Squid Game premiered on Netflix on September 17 and quickly became the highest-rated programme in 90 countries.</p>

<p>It's grown so popular, in fact, that sales of green tracksuits and white Vans have increased since its debut last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


It was just a matter of time until the Netflix sensation, Squid Game, turned into a planned real-life event. That is, a version of it without the murder and violence.

It was just a matter of time until the Netflix sensation, Squid Game, turned into a planned real-life event. That is, a version of it without the murder and violence. The survival thriller involving lethal children's games, which rapidly became one of Netflix's most-watched series ever, has been recreated for an event at the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE. Squid Game: South Korea's latest cultural phenomenon Contestants may now participate in a series of Korean children's games based on the show. There will be no deaths or a $38 million cash reward, but players will have a chance to win a coveted green tracksuit worn by the show's protagonists. Also read | Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1? × The games will be contested in two-hour tournament-style sessions on October 12. To apply, candidates must complete a form with three questions about the series. Participants will be dressed in Squid Game t-shirts, while the event personnel will be costumed in the pink circle, triangle, and square costumes worn by the in-show game facilitators. Subtitles of 'Squid Game' change the meaning of the show? Fans are divided on this The Squid Game premiered on Netflix on September 17 and quickly became the highest-rated programme in 90 countries. It's grown so popular, in fact, that sales of green tracksuits and white Vans have increased since its debut last month. (With inputs from agencies)

A murder-free real-life Squid Game is taking place in Abu Dhabi

<p><em>This notebook contains spoilers.</em></p>

<p>If you know that you’re supposed to have watched Netflix’s South Korean puzzle box 'Squid Game' by now, but you’ve been lucky or prudent enough not to, here’s some of what you’re missing.</p>

<p>There’s the eye-catching — though not especially interesting — production design and costuming, glimpses of which you may have caught on social media. Escher-like stairways and overscaled, toy-chest decor — along with the monochromatic jumpsuits and forbidding masks — recall dystopian favorites such as 'The Prisoner,' 'The Handmaid's Tale' and Netflix’s own 'Money Heist.' Their meme-readiness has clearly been a factor in the startling omnipresence of the series since its Sept. 17 premiere.</p>

<p>(A second season has not been announced, but betting against it would be as unwise as trusting one of the show’s desperate schemers in a game of marbles.)</p>

<p>There’s also the element of game play, which appears to have been the primary attraction for the teenagers in my own household. The story’s hapless protagonists, sequestered on a remote island, are forced to play elaborately staged and deadly versions of childhood games, some familiar to Western viewers (tug of war, red light-green light) and some, including the squid game of the title, specific to Korea. Alliances form and shift; players reveal their true makeups; losers are immediately gunned down. The six games, spaced across nine episodes, invoke both reality-TV competitions — “Survivor” with guns — and the more purely kinetic pleasures of televised sports and esports.</p>

<p>But what is “Squid Game” about? When you look past the ornament and the action, one thing you see is an utterly traditional, and thoroughly predictable, band-of-brothers and -sisters melodrama. The central group of game players is straight out of the Hollywood war-movie playbook: the strong and silent leader, the moody outsider, the violent thug, the kindly old guy and the gentle naif who serves as audience surrogate.</p>

<p>They’re the dirty half-dozen or so, and their progress through the story contains no surprises. They die in exactly the order you would expect, based on their importance to the mechanics of the plot.</p>

<p>That kind of predictability is practically a motif in “Squid Game,” so much so that it feels intentional. The identity of the masked games master known as the Front Man is obvious across much of the season, although it’s supposed to be a mystery. The decision to have one particularly sympathetic character’s death take place off screen, unusual in a show that emphasizes numbingly graphic killing, is an easy sign that the person will reappear. A wrinkle in the structure of the marbles game — a plot device that helps make the sixth episode egregiously, shamefully manipulative, and has also made it an audience and critical favorite — can be seen coming from a kilometer away.</p>

<p>Striking visuals, the visceral pull of the games, the appeal of the science fiction and mystery elements and the reassuring familiarity of the hoary storytelling formulas all contribute, I’m sure, to the popularity of “Squid Game.” (Given Netflix’s reluctance to share numbers, its actual viewership is a bigger mystery than anything in the show.) But what probably puts it over the top is the aspect of the series that most makes me dislike it: its pretense of contemporary social relevance, a thin veneer of pertinence meant to justify the unrelenting carnage that is the show’s most conspicuous feature.</p>

<p>The game players — an unemployed autoworker, a North Korean refugee, a fraudulent investor — are all debtors, brought down by circumstance and weakness and sufficiently desperate to take part in the kill-or-be-killed scenarios devised by the games’ unseen but presumably autocratic creators. (The potential payoff, accumulating in a glass sphere as contestants are eliminated, is in the tens of millions of dollars.) The setup is a commentary on the rigid class stratification of South Korea, and a pretty obvious allegory: Losers in the rigged game of the Korean economy, the players have a chance to win in the (supposedly) more merit-based, egalitarian arena of the squid game, but at the risk of almost certain death.</p>

<p>But there’s a difference between making reference to something and actually illuminating it, or using it as the basis of authentically human drama. “Squid Game” has nothing to say about inequality and free will beyond pat truisms, and its characters are shallow assemblages of family and battlefield cliches, set loose upon a patently ridiculous premise. (The cast members, led by South Korean stars Lee Jung-jae and Park Hae-soo, work valiantly and with some success to give the players actual shadings of emotion.) Its goal, a common one at the moment, is to ingratiate itself with its audience by confirming their accepted ideas. Like another recent South Korean hit, Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” the show does that with room to spare.</p>

<p>And what that also accomplishes, of course, is to provide cover for the violence, which is more than mildly sickening in its scale, its graphic presentation and its calculated gratuitousness. Well before the hero, Gi-hun (Lee), was playing the titular game in the final episode with a steak knife sticking through his hand, I had had enough.</p>

<p>The director and writer of “Squid Game,” Hwang Dong-hyuk, is a feature filmmaker (“The Fortress,” “Silenced”) making his TV series debut. He and his camera people keep the story legible and the images routinely well composed, and he stages the action with dull competence. But he doesn’t have a distinctive style, which is particularly noticeable because the series is clearly a throwback to a slightly earlier generation of South Korean movies by directors such as Park Chan-wook and Kim Ki-duk, whose stylistic panache and mordant wit allowed them to make outre violence feel like an organic element in their stories. In “Squid Game,” it’s just empty, bloody calories.</p>

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This notebook contains spoilers. If you know that you’re supposed to have watched Netflix’s South Korean puzzle box 'Squid Game' by now, but you’ve been lucky or prudent enough not to, here’s some of what you’re missing.

This notebook contains spoilers. If you know that you’re supposed to have watched Netflix’s South Korean puzzle box 'Squid Game' by now, but you’ve been lucky or prudent enough not to, here’s some of what you’re missing. There’s the eye-catching — though not especially interesting — production design and costuming, glimpses of which you may have caught on social media. Escher-like stairways and overscaled, toy-chest decor — along with the monochromatic jumpsuits and forbidding masks — recall dystopian favorites such as 'The Prisoner,' 'The Handmaid's Tale' and Netflix’s own 'Money Heist.' Their meme-readiness has clearly been a factor in the startling omnipresence of the series since its Sept. 17 premiere. (A second season has not been announced, but betting against it would be as unwise as trusting one of the show’s desperate schemers in a game of marbles.) There’s also the element of game play, which appears to have been the primary attraction for the teenagers in my own household. The story’s hapless protagonists, sequestered on a remote island, are forced to play elaborately staged and deadly versions of childhood games, some familiar to Western viewers (tug of war, red light-green light) and some, including the squid game of the title, specific to Korea. Alliances form and shift; players reveal their true makeups; losers are immediately gunned down. The six games, spaced across nine episodes, invoke both reality-TV competitions — “Survivor” with guns — and the more purely kinetic pleasures of televised sports and esports. But what is “Squid Game” about? When you look past the ornament and the action, one thing you see is an utterly traditional, and thoroughly predictable, band-of-brothers and -sisters melodrama. The central group of game players is straight out of the Hollywood war-movie playbook: the strong and silent leader, the moody outsider, the violent thug, the kindly old guy and the gentle naif who serves as audience surrogate. They’re the dirty half-dozen or so, and their progress through the story contains no surprises. They die in exactly the order you would expect, based on their importance to the mechanics of the plot. That kind of predictability is practically a motif in “Squid Game,” so much so that it feels intentional. The identity of the masked games master known as the Front Man is obvious across much of the season, although it’s supposed to be a mystery. The decision to have one particularly sympathetic character’s death take place off screen, unusual in a show that emphasizes numbingly graphic killing, is an easy sign that the person will reappear. A wrinkle in the structure of the marbles game — a plot device that helps make the sixth episode egregiously, shamefully manipulative, and has also made it an audience and critical favorite — can be seen coming from a kilometer away. Striking visuals, the visceral pull of the games, the appeal of the science fiction and mystery elements and the reassuring familiarity of the hoary storytelling formulas all contribute, I’m sure, to the popularity of “Squid Game.” (Given Netflix’s reluctance to share numbers, its actual viewership is a bigger mystery than anything in the show.) But what probably puts it over the top is the aspect of the series that most makes me dislike it: its pretense of contemporary social relevance, a thin veneer of pertinence meant to justify the unrelenting carnage that is the show’s most conspicuous feature. The game players — an unemployed autoworker, a North Korean refugee, a fraudulent investor — are all debtors, brought down by circumstance and weakness and sufficiently desperate to take part in the kill-or-be-killed scenarios devised by the games’ unseen but presumably autocratic creators. (The potential payoff, accumulating in a glass sphere as contestants are eliminated, is in the tens of millions of dollars.) The setup is a commentary on the rigid class stratification of South Korea, and a pretty obvious allegory: Losers in the rigged game of the Korean economy, the players have a chance to win in the (supposedly) more merit-based, egalitarian arena of the squid game, but at the risk of almost certain death. But there’s a difference between making reference to something and actually illuminating it, or using it as the basis of authentically human drama. “Squid Game” has nothing to say about inequality and free will beyond pat truisms, and its characters are shallow assemblages of family and battlefield cliches, set loose upon a patently ridiculous premise. (The cast members, led by South Korean stars Lee Jung-jae and Park Hae-soo, work valiantly and with some success to give the players actual shadings of emotion.) Its goal, a common one at the moment, is to ingratiate itself with its audience by confirming their accepted ideas. Like another recent South Korean hit, Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” the show does that with room to spare. And what that also accomplishes, of course, is to provide cover for the violence, which is more than mildly sickening in its scale, its graphic presentation and its calculated gratuitousness. Well before the hero, Gi-hun (Lee), was playing the titular game in the final episode with a steak knife sticking through his hand, I had had enough. The director and writer of “Squid Game,” Hwang Dong-hyuk, is a feature filmmaker (“The Fortress,” “Silenced”) making his TV series debut. He and his camera people keep the story legible and the images routinely well composed, and he stages the action with dull competence. But he doesn’t have a distinctive style, which is particularly noticeable because the series is clearly a throwback to a slightly earlier generation of South Korean movies by directors such as Park Chan-wook and Kim Ki-duk, whose stylistic panache and mordant wit allowed them to make outre violence feel like an organic element in their stories. In “Squid Game,” it’s just empty, bloody calories.

Haven't watched 'Squid Game'? Here's what you're not missing

<p>Desi fans of the hugely popular TV series 'Squid Game' are drawing comparisons between character Cho Sang-woo and Shahid Kapoor's character Aditya in 'Jab We Met'. The character is played by actor Park Hae-soo.&nbsp;<br />
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Twitterati has been sharing images of the two stars on social media pointing out the uncanny similarities between the two characters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">aditya from jab we met <a href="https://t.co/tRzxUXGzYx">pic.twitter.com/tRzxUXGzYx</a></p>
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<p>Shahid's look in 'Jab We Met' has also made several fans compare him to actor Cillian Murphy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/squid-game-south-koreas-latest-cultural-phenomenon-419009">Squid Game: South Korea's latest cultural phenomenon</a></strong></p>

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<p>The Netflix show has gained immense popularity amongst fans the world over.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/schools-urge-parents-to-stop-kids-watching-netflixs-squid-game-420101" hreflang="en">Schools urge parents to stop kids watching Netflix’s Squid Game</a><br />
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The South Korean series, which is now the most-streamed show in the United States and the United Kingdom, revolves on a fake game show in which poor individuals fight in a series of deadly games for a £27 million cash prize.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/squid-game-why-is-such-a-violent-show-on-its-way-to-become-number-1-417425"><strong>Also read | Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1?</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/a-murder-free-real-life-squid-game-is-taking-place-in-abu-dhabi-420051"><strong>Also read | A murder-free real-life Squid Game is taking place in Abu Dhabi</strong></a></p>


Desi fans of the hugely popular TV series 'Squid Game' are drawing comparisons between character Cho Sang-woo and Shahid Kapoor's character Aditya in 'Jab We Met'.

Desi fans of the hugely popular TV series 'Squid Game' are drawing comparisons between character Cho Sang-woo and Shahid Kapoor's character Aditya in 'Jab We Met'. The character is played by actor Park Hae-soo. Twitterati has been sharing images of the two stars on social media pointing out the uncanny similarities between the two characters. aditya from jab we met pic.twitter.com/tRzxUXGzYx — zoha⁷ (@zohastfu) October 7, 2021 × Shahid's look in 'Jab We Met' has also made several fans compare him to actor Cillian Murphy. Squid Game: South Korea's latest cultural phenomenon just an appreciation tweet for aditya kashyap from jab we met pic.twitter.com/JG7EXWa44V — 🥤 (@iHarshita) October 9, 2021 × Saw someone saying he resembled to Aditya from Jab we met and now I can't unsee 💀😭 pic.twitter.com/IJwLnboyc5 — Meryem/JIMTOBER🍓 (@oreomcflurryx) October 8, 2021 × A smart guy, helpful, did everything for others, invested everything in his business, tried saving others, Aditya from Jab We Met a perfect man pic.twitter.com/c0GdlGWuQa — Huzaifa Rafiq (@huzzaifamughal) October 8, 2021 × The Netflix show has gained immense popularity amongst fans the world over. Schools urge parents to stop kids watching Netflix’s Squid Game The South Korean series, which is now the most-streamed show in the United States and the United Kingdom, revolves on a fake game show in which poor individuals fight in a series of deadly games for a £27 million cash prize. Also read | Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1? Also read | A murder-free real-life Squid Game is taking place in Abu Dhabi

Desi fans have found similarities between Shahid Kapoor and this 'Squid Game' character

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">After students were discovered duplicating sequences from the new Netflix thriller Squid Game, schools are urging parents not to allow their children watch it.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">The South Korean series, which is now the most streamed show in the United States and the United Kingdom, revolves on a fake game show in which poor individuals fight in a series of deadly games for a £27 million cash prize.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/a-murder-free-real-life-squid-game-is-taking-place-in-abu-dhabi-420051"><strong>Also read | A murder-free real-life Squid Game is taking place in Abu Dhabi</strong></a></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">The survival thriller, which includes brutal scenes of individuals being shot in the head and organ harvesting, has players compete in variations of typical children's games, with the victors moving on to the next round.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/squid-game-south-koreas-latest-cultural-phenomenon-419009">Squid Game: South Korea's latest cultural phenomenon</a></strong></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">Those who fail their duties are executed by a masked death squad with machine guns on standby.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">Because of the controversal nature of the programme, schools are now encouraging parents to monitor what their children are watching in order to prevent copycat behaviour.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/squid-game-why-is-such-a-violent-show-on-its-way-to-become-number-1-417425"><strong>Also read | Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1?</strong></a></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">The Squid Game was written in 2008, but it took more than ten years for the programme to be produced.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After students were discovered duplicating sequences from the new Netflix thriller Squid Game, schools are urging parents not to allow their children watch it. The South Korean series, which is now the most streamed show in the United States and the United Kingdom, revolves on a fake game show in which poor individuals fight in a series of deadly games for a £27 million cash prize.

After students were discovered duplicating sequences from the new Netflix thriller Squid Game, schools are urging parents not to allow their children watch it. The South Korean series, which is now the most streamed show in the United States and the United Kingdom, revolves on a fake game show in which poor individuals fight in a series of deadly games for a £27 million cash prize. Also read | A murder-free real-life Squid Game is taking place in Abu Dhabi The survival thriller, which includes brutal scenes of individuals being shot in the head and organ harvesting, has players compete in variations of typical children's games, with the victors moving on to the next round. Squid Game: South Korea's latest cultural phenomenon Those who fail their duties are executed by a masked death squad with machine guns on standby. Because of the controversal nature of the programme, schools are now encouraging parents to monitor what their children are watching in order to prevent copycat behaviour. Also read | Squid Game: Why is such a violent show on its way to become number 1? The Squid Game was written in 2008, but it took more than ten years for the programme to be produced. (With inputs from agencies)

Schools urge parents to stop kids watching Netflix’s Squid Game

<p>Squid Game has become a phenomenon. The riveting Korean drama has become somewhat like a renaissance for the genre&nbsp;that has a fanbase all over the world. Well yes, BTS and Psy have been making major waves in&nbsp;music but Korean drama still commanded a niche audience.</p>

<p>Squid Game has changed that. The weird, at times whimsical series shocks you, keeps you on the edge of the seat and even makes you cry at times.</p>

<p>Amid all this, viewers have been able to pinpoint an aspect which, though not a dampner, may put Squid Game in the list of series depicting South Asians in a stereotypical light.</p>

<p>The character in question is Abdul Ali (A&nbsp;Pakistani played by Indian actor Anupam Tripathi).</p>

<p>Ali has a dishevelled appearance. Works in a factory. Has migrated to Korea to earn more money. He is not a man who you would call confident. He bows to other Korean characters again and again. Though this appears to be out of respect, it has hints of subservience.</p>

<p>To his credit, several characters tell him to stop calling them 'Sir' and to just use their actual names to address them. But Ali faces questions from another character that in effect enquires 'Do you even have a Korean visa?'</p>

<p>Ali's presence is a delight for a South Asian eye (and ear) as he occasionally breaks into Urdu/Hindi, that too in a Korean series. This may be a temporary relief for viewers who don't prefer subtitle-heavy viewing.</p>

<p>But Ali is expendable, he can be easily manipulated. He can be tricked easily. He is poor, heavily in debt and sight of money makes him bow repeatedly to other Korean characters.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-squid-games-anupam-tripathi-on-series-success-i-was-not-prepared-419548">Squid Game's Anupam Tripathi on series success: I was not prepared</a></strong></p>

<p>It cannot be denied that there may be people fitting this description across Indian subcontinent. But continued representation of this ethnicity in such a light remains a persistent issue. This, even when South Asians or people with such a heritage have conquered heights globally. US Vice-President Kamala Harris is the latest example.</p>

<p>After all these years,&nbsp;depiction of South Asians in popular media is still far from reality.</p>

<p>Such a representation is not new.</p>

<p>Take Apu from The Simpsons</p>

<p><img alt="Apu The Simpsons" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1ce97a6a-6003-46c4-897b-232ab6d8f68e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Apu.JPG" /></p>

<p><em>(Image: Twitter)</em></p>

<p>The convenience store owner (voice by Hank Azaria himself) has a thick Indian accent. Has a habit of saying "Thank you. Come again" even in normal conversations outside his store. He and his wife have 'octuplets', eight children, apparently a dig at India's population crisis. The character has been in the cartoon series that has gone on for decades and assumed an iconic status.</p>

<p>Hank Azaria recently apologised for depicting Apu in such a way.</p>

<p><strong>Raj from The Big Bang Theory</strong></p>

<p><img alt="The Big Bang Theory Raj Kunal Nayyar" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="67f47e30-d97b-4f14-8210-0b05c32188a6" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/000_8T9TD.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>(Actor Kunal Nayyar who played Raj in The Big Bang Theory)</em></p>

<p>The genius astrophysicist cannot talk to women without drinking alcohol. He is too too shy. He definitely is part of the main cast but focus is often on other characters. Raj is almost never a main player in the scheme of things. Raj is rich, is a master of his own life. But still faces a comment about him being from 'whichever third world country' in an episode.</p>

<p><strong>Kingo from the Eternals</strong></p>

<p><img alt="Kumail Nanjiani Kingo" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c2fae692-94ff-47ed-a80a-ae586c685e75" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/000_1IL74I.jpg" /></p>

<p>Kumail Nanjiani hit headlines again when he was roped in to play Kingo in Marvel's Eternals. Yes, he is a cosmic being with incredible power at his disposal. But what is his day job? A Bollywood actor, who appears to take part in run-of-the-mill song-and-dance routing that 'Bollywood' has left behind decades ago.</p>

<p><strong>Asok (From comic strip Dilbert)</strong></p>

<p><img alt="Asok. Dilbert" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bfb117a6-9d64-4afd-a9f3-8c86ebeb6f52" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/asok.JPG" /></p>

<p><em>(Image: Instagram)</em></p>

<p>Dilbert has a massive fan base among those who appreciate subtle, dry, office humour. Asok is a graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology. His IQ far exceeds that of his co-workers. He has a weird power of incinerating anyone just by thinking about it.</p>

<p>But he is robotic. Has a flat expression.</p>

<p>Time to quickly move on to wrestling</p>

<p><strong>Jinder Mahal</strong></p>

<p><img alt="Jinder Mahal WWE" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="de1bed58-7b17-4171-adc9-5e91942050d9" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Jinder%20Mahal.JPG" /></p>

<p><em>(Image: Instagram)</em></p>

<p>Name of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star itself begs the question, do Indians really have such&nbsp;names? Or this has been a&nbsp;manufactured one just to sound&nbsp;recognisable to Americans who associate India only with the Taj Mahal?</p>

<p>Maybe, just maybe, Priyanka Chopra is the only exception to all this. Though she can't be called a Hollywood A-lister yet, roles offered to her till now have not conformed to 'typical' image of an Indian woman prevalent in American minds.</p>

<p>Communities surely have peculiarities and even eccentricities. Problem arises when one is constantly depicted based on decades-old, worn out views no longer reflecting reality to its fullest extent. Things are not all bad, the perception is changing. But everyone is too tired to repeatedly point out that more needs to be done.</p>

<p><strong>(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)</strong></p>


Squid Game has become a phenomenon. The riveting Korean drama has become somewhat like a renaissance for the genre that has a fanbase all over the world. Well yes, BTS and Psy have been making major waves in music but Korean drama still commanded a niche audience.

Squid Game has become a phenomenon. The riveting Korean drama has become somewhat like a renaissance for the genre that has a fanbase all over the world. Well yes, BTS and Psy have been making major waves in music but Korean drama still commanded a niche audience. Squid Game has changed that. The weird, at times whimsical series shocks you, keeps you on the edge of the seat and even makes you cry at times. Amid all this, viewers have been able to pinpoint an aspect which, though not a dampner, may put Squid Game in the list of series depicting South Asians in a stereotypical light. The character in question is Abdul Ali (A Pakistani played by Indian actor Anupam Tripathi). Ali has a dishevelled appearance. Works in a factory. Has migrated to Korea to earn more money. He is not a man who you would call confident. He bows to other Korean characters again and again. Though this appears to be out of respect, it has hints of subservience. To his credit, several characters tell him to stop calling them 'Sir' and to just use their actual names to address them. But Ali faces questions from another character that in effect enquires 'Do you even have a Korean visa?' Ali's presence is a delight for a South Asian eye (and ear) as he occasionally breaks into Urdu/Hindi, that too in a Korean series. This may be a temporary relief for viewers who don't prefer subtitle-heavy viewing. But Ali is expendable, he can be easily manipulated. He can be tricked easily. He is poor, heavily in debt and sight of money makes him bow repeatedly to other Korean characters. Also Read | Squid Game's Anupam Tripathi on series success: I was not prepared It cannot be denied that there may be people fitting this description across Indian subcontinent. But continued representation of this ethnicity in such a light remains a persistent issue. This, even when South Asians or people with such a heritage have conquered heights globally. US Vice-President Kamala Harris is the latest example. After all these years, depiction of South Asians in popular media is still far from reality. Such a representation is not new. Take Apu from The Simpsons (Image: Twitter) The convenience store owner (voice by Hank Azaria himself) has a thick Indian accent. Has a habit of saying "Thank you. Come again" even in normal conversations outside his store. He and his wife have 'octuplets', eight children, apparently a dig at India's population crisis. The character has been in the cartoon series that has gone on for decades and assumed an iconic status. Hank Azaria recently apologised for depicting Apu in such a way. Raj from The Big Bang Theory (Actor Kunal Nayyar who played Raj in The Big Bang Theory) The genius astrophysicist cannot talk to women without drinking alcohol. He is too too shy. He definitely is part of the main cast but focus is often on other characters. Raj is almost never a main player in the scheme of things. Raj is rich, is a master of his own life. But still faces a comment about him being from 'whichever third world country' in an episode. Kingo from the Eternals Kumail Nanjiani hit headlines again when he was roped in to play Kingo in Marvel's Eternals. Yes, he is a cosmic being with incredible power at his disposal. But what is his day job? A Bollywood actor, who appears to take part in run-of-the-mill song-and-dance routing that 'Bollywood' has left behind decades ago. Asok (From comic strip Dilbert) (Image: Instagram) Dilbert has a massive fan base among those who appreciate subtle, dry, office humour. Asok is a graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology. His IQ far exceeds that of his co-workers. He has a weird power of incinerating anyone just by thinking about it. But he is robotic. Has a flat expression. Time to quickly move on to wrestling Jinder Mahal (Image: Instagram) Name of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star itself begs the question, do Indians really have such names? Or this has been a manufactured one just to sound recognisable to Americans who associate India only with the Taj Mahal? Maybe, just maybe, Priyanka Chopra is the only exception to all this. Though she can't be called a Hollywood A-lister yet, roles offered to her till now have not conformed to 'typical' image of an Indian woman prevalent in American minds. Communities surely have peculiarities and even eccentricities. Problem arises when one is constantly depicted based on decades-old, worn out views no longer reflecting reality to its fullest extent. Things are not all bad, the perception is changing. But everyone is too tired to repeatedly point out that more needs to be done. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Opinion | Squid Game reignites debate on stereotypical representation of South Asians

<p>Anupam Tripathi, the India-born, Korea-based actor of Netflix's global series 'Squid Game'&nbsp;recently shared that he was not prepared for the series to become a global sensation.<br />
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Tripathi plays Ali Abdul, a Pakistani economic migrant to South Korea who is one of the hundreds of deep-in-debt people roped into a deadly contest based on Korean playground games."We felt that it will be received well, but when it became a phenomenon and sensation, it was not expected - I was not prepared," Tripathi told Variety.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/squid-games-anupam-tripathi-to-life-of-pis-suraj-sharma-indian-origin-actors-and-global-tv-cinema-419423" hreflang="en">Squid Game's Anupam Tripathi to Life of Pi's Suraj Sharma: Indian-origin actors and global TV &amp; cinema</a></p>

<p>"I still remember, September 17, 2021, 4 pm, my life was OK, but after 5 pm, it became huge, humongous -- suddenly everyone was messaging me and it was 'Ali', 'Ali'," Tripathi said.<br />
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Tripathi grew up in New Delhi, India, where his primary interest was music until he chanced upon a stage production of 'Spartacus'. He was hooked and played a slave in the production.<br />
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From 2006 through 2010, Tripathi was part of the Behroop theatre group, mentored by the late playwright Shahid Anwar."I enjoyed every bit of it because in going in front of the audience and expressing myself -- it was so fascinating to become somebody and then again become myself," said Tripathi.</p>

<p>J<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/hollywood/news-jimmy-fallon-makes-squid-game-cast-play-games-as-they-appear-on-the-tonight-show-419015" hreflang="en">immy Fallon makes 'Squid Game' cast play games as they appear on The Tonight Show</a><br />
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The budding actor intended to apply to India`s prestigious National School of Drama, the institution that has produced some of the country`s finest actors, including Naseeruddin Shah, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, but South Korea came calling. A friend informed him that there was an Arts Major Asian scholarship available to study acting at the Korea National University of the Arts. Tripathi passed the required exam, won a scholarship and joined as an undergraduate in 2010. The language was initially an issue, but the actor mastered Korean in less than two years.<br />
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Upon graduation, Tripathi appeared in several films and series for three years including hit film 'Ode to My Father', series success `Descendants of the Sun` and 2021 film `Space Sweepers`.In January 2020, after returning to South Korea from a brief trip home, Tripathi was contacted by a Korean casting agency specialising in foreign characters. The actor sent in a tape and then progressed to an audition with the casting director.</p>

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The language was no longer a barrier. The part was that of Ali in 'Squid Game'. The next stage was a meeting with director Hwang Dong-Hyuk. Tripathi was familiar with his previous work, the 2017 multiple award-winning period action drama `The Fortress`.Once selected, the next stage was to prep playing a Pakistani character. Tripathi got into this by watching BBC documentaries, YouTube videos about Pakistani migrants and spending time with Pakistani friends in South Korea to learn the nuances of Urdu-language diction."I tried to go as close as I could to the character," said Tripathi."I kept on thinking it`s going to be released in 190 countries, so how can I connect with the audience as a character. That was my internal quest all the way the day from the day they said yes to me to the day it ended," he added.<br />
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Tripathi talked about the shooting process and the "majestic" sets. "The sets are majestic, magical -- you go there, you become the character. That`s the kind of stage they have created. It helped everybody to evolve better. It was not that easy a process. But everybody was together. Ali came out from there and now everybody`s talking about it. I feel happy," he continued.The actor refuses to be drawn about a further season for the show."I can`t say anything on that because that depends on the director and the writer and the production team, I hope, because everybody`s loving it," Tripathi said with a laugh.<br />
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Regarding the future, Tripathi told Variety, "This was just the starting point for me. Let`s see how far I can move on in a better way as an actor or on my craft."The actor is looking at doing more work in South Korea including in different dialects of the language. He is also fluent in English and Hindi.</p>


Anupam Tripathi, the India-born, Korea-based actor of Netflix's global series 'Squid Game' recently shared that he was not prepared for the series to become a global sensation.

Anupam Tripathi, the India-born, Korea-based actor of Netflix's global series 'Squid Game' recently shared that he was not prepared for the series to become a global sensation. Tripathi plays Ali Abdul, a Pakistani economic migrant to South Korea who is one of the hundreds of deep-in-debt people roped into a deadly contest based on Korean playground games."We felt that it will be received well, but when it became a phenomenon and sensation, it was not expected - I was not prepared," Tripathi told Variety. Squid Game's Anupam Tripathi to Life of Pi's Suraj Sharma: Indian-origin actors and global TV & cinema "I still remember, September 17, 2021, 4 pm, my life was OK, but after 5 pm, it became huge, humongous -- suddenly everyone was messaging me and it was 'Ali', 'Ali'," Tripathi said. Tripathi grew up in New Delhi, India, where his primary interest was music until he chanced upon a stage production of 'Spartacus'. He was hooked and played a slave in the production. From 2006 through 2010, Tripathi was part of the Behroop theatre group, mentored by the late playwright Shahid Anwar."I enjoyed every bit of it because in going in front of the audience and expressing myself -- it was so fascinating to become somebody and then again become myself," said Tripathi. Jimmy Fallon makes 'Squid Game' cast play games as they appear on The Tonight Show The budding actor intended to apply to India`s prestigious National School of Drama, the institution that has produced some of the country`s finest actors, including Naseeruddin Shah, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, but South Korea came calling. A friend informed him that there was an Arts Major Asian scholarship available to study acting at the Korea National University of the Arts. Tripathi passed the required exam, won a scholarship and joined as an undergraduate in 2010. The language was initially an issue, but the actor mastered Korean in less than two years. Upon graduation, Tripathi appeared in several films and series for three years including hit film 'Ode to My Father', series success `Descendants of the Sun` and 2021 film `Space Sweepers`.In January 2020, after returning to South Korea from a brief trip home, Tripathi was contacted by a Korean casting agency specialising in foreign characters. The actor sent in a tape and then progressed to an audition with the casting director. Subtitles of 'Squid Game' change the meaning of the show? Fans are divided on this The language was no longer a barrier. The part was that of Ali in 'Squid Game'. The next stage was a meeting with director Hwang Dong-Hyuk. Tripathi was familiar with his previous work, the 2017 multiple award-winning period action drama `The Fortress`.Once selected, the next stage was to prep playing a Pakistani character. Tripathi got into this by watching BBC documentaries, YouTube videos about Pakistani migrants and spending time with Pakistani friends in South Korea to learn the nuances of Urdu-language diction."I tried to go as close as I could to the character," said Tripathi."I kept on thinking it`s going to be released in 190 countries, so how can I connect with the audience as a character. That was my internal quest all the way the day from the day they said yes to me to the day it ended," he added. Tripathi talked about the shooting process and the "majestic" sets. "The sets are majestic, magical -- you go there, you become the character. That`s the kind of stage they have created. It helped everybody to evolve better. It was not that easy a process. But everybody was together. Ali came out from there and now everybody`s talking about it. I feel happy," he continued.The actor refuses to be drawn about a further season for the show."I can`t say anything on that because that depends on the director and the writer and the production team, I hope, because everybody`s loving it," Tripathi said with a laugh. Regarding the future, Tripathi told Variety, "This was just the starting point for me. Let`s see how far I can move on in a better way as an actor or on my craft."The actor is looking at doing more work in South Korea including in different dialects of the language. He is also fluent in English and Hindi.

Squid Game's Anupam Tripathi on series success: I was not prepared

<p>'Saturday Night Live' star Kate McKinnon has transformed herself for the controversial role of Carole Baskin for an upcoming Joe Exotic series.<br />
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Kate was seen for the first time as animal rights activist Carole in Queensland, Australia. For her on-screen look, the &nbsp;37-year-old actress donned long blonde extensions with a leopard and floral-patterned top paired with a pair of denim and a cardigan.&nbsp;</p>

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She was pictured alongside her show co-star Kyle MacLachlan, who will play Carole's husband, Howard Baskin. For his part, Howard was wearing grey hair, glasses and a short-sleeve shirt.</p>

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<p>The series is coming to Peacock and is based on the Wonderly podcast and centres on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe 'Exotic'&nbsp;Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She then sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy. The results prove dangerous, as per Variety.&nbsp;<br />
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The star cast includes John Cameron Mitchell as Joe Exotic, Dean Winters as Jeff Lowe, Nat Wolff as Travis Maldonado, and William Fitchner as Rick Kirkham.</p>

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"Our adaptation is gonna be much more personal," Mitchell told Entertainment Tonight. "You really get to see them in their lives, with their lovers, so you get more of the emotional, human side as well as the absurd, you know, American insanity that they represent." Mitchell, who recently starred in Hulu's Shrill, said the show's creative team is "not going for just schtick... they're going for the real people."<br />
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Joe who was the focus of Netflix’s 'Tiger King' – is currently serving 22 years in federal prison after being convicted in 2019 of trying to hire a hitman to kill Baskin as well as falsifying animal records and violating the Endangered Species Act.</p>


'Saturday Night Live' star Kate McKinnon has transformed herself for the controversial role of Carole Baskin for an upcoming Joe Exotic series. Kate was seen for the first time as animal rights activist Carole in Queensland, Australia.

'Saturday Night Live' star Kate McKinnon has transformed herself for the controversial role of Carole Baskin for an upcoming Joe Exotic series. Kate was seen for the first time as animal rights activist Carole in Queensland, Australia. For her on-screen look, the 37-year-old actress donned long blonde extensions with a leopard and floral-patterned top paired with a pair of denim and a cardigan. No Time To Die stars Daniel Craig, Rami Malek surprise fans at a movie theatre; watch She was pictured alongside her show co-star Kyle MacLachlan, who will play Carole's husband, Howard Baskin. For his part, Howard was wearing grey hair, glasses and a short-sleeve shirt. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kate McKinnon Fanpage (@nothingbutmckinnon) × The series is coming to Peacock and is based on the Wonderly podcast and centres on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe 'Exotic' Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She then sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to expose what he sees as her hypocrisy. The results prove dangerous, as per Variety. The star cast includes John Cameron Mitchell as Joe Exotic, Dean Winters as Jeff Lowe, Nat Wolff as Travis Maldonado, and William Fitchner as Rick Kirkham. Jake Gyllenhaal to feature in Sam Hargrave's 'Prophet' "Our adaptation is gonna be much more personal," Mitchell told Entertainment Tonight. "You really get to see them in their lives, with their lovers, so you get more of the emotional, human side as well as the absurd, you know, American insanity that they represent." Mitchell, who recently starred in Hulu's Shrill, said the show's creative team is "not going for just schtick... they're going for the real people." Joe who was the focus of Netflix’s 'Tiger King' – is currently serving 22 years in federal prison after being convicted in 2019 of trying to hire a hitman to kill Baskin as well as falsifying animal records and violating the Endangered Species Act.

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