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Netflix

Streaming platform that acquired an AI company for $587 million in March and produced the South African drama series 'The Polygamist'.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    But a floodgate opened in early March, when Netflix bought a small, little-known company -- fewer than 20 employees -- for a hefty $587 million.

    A once wary Hollywood slowly warms to AI
  3. Citizen Digital

    Paramount engaged in a bidding war against Netflix to land Warner Bros., and argues the deal will create a strong rival to Netflix, Amazon and Apple.

    Writers union sues to block US Paramount deal
  4. The Standard

    The combined company -- which came about after Netflix bowed out of the battle to own Warner -- would control a sprawling roster of assets, including CNN, Warner Bros.

    Twelve US states sue to block Paramount's Warner Bros takeover
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    The two hall of famers, whose 2015 bout drove 4.6 million pay-per-view buys, have been at loggerheads since Mayweather stunned the boxing world by declaring a rematch announced by Netflix for September would only be an exhibition - something bitterly contested by Pacquiao.

    Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
  7. Citizen Digital

    us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, best known for her novel ‘The Polygamist’, is up in arms over the sale of bootleg versions of her book in Nairobi following a rise in demand after the premiere of the Netflix

    'The Polygamist' author Sue Nyathi raises alarm over pirated copies of her book in Nairobi
  8. Citizen Digital

    us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi, best known for her novel ‘The Polygamist’, is up in arms over the sale of bootleg versions of her book in Nairobi following a rise in demand after the premiere of the Netflix

    'The Polygamist' author Sue Nyathi raises alarm over pirated copies of her book in Nairobi
  9. Citizen Digital

    'The Polygamist': Hit Netflix series breaks internet as viewers debate marriage, infidelity, secrets By Kenneth Gachie June 18, 2026 05:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Sdumo Mtshali, who plays Jonasi Gom

    'The Polygamist': Hit Netflix series breaks internet as viewers debate marriage, infidelity, secrets
  10. May 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    But Hollywood majors such as Disney, Sony and Warner, as well as streaming giants Netflix and Amazon, have decided against launching films at Cannes this year.

    Emotional Vin Diesel leads 'Fast and Furious' tribute in Cannes
  12. The Standard

    Today, she said that the transactional approach to insurance is no longer viable.“With consumers now accustomed to the instant, personalised service of platforms like Netflix or Amazon, many customers now expect their insurance experience to be just as intuitive, seamless, and ta

    How data-driven personalisation is rewiring the insurance industry
  13. April 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    Biggest year of AJ's career coming up, the comeback is on." No date or venue has been announced but the bout is expected to take place in November and be shown on Netflix.

    Joshua signs deal to face Fury in all-British grudge match
Culture

Hollywood studios increasingly embrace AI partnerships despite past concerns

The News

Once wary of artificial intelligence, Hollywood is now partnering with AI start-ups and incorporating the technology into productions more openly, though studios insist the creative process will remain untouched. The shift comes after initial resistance over intellectual property concerns and actor fears, as well as early technical limitations, but accelerated when Netflix acquired an AI company for $587 million in early March.

22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Hollywood studios increasingly embrace AI partnerships despite past concerns

    Once wary of artificial intelligence, Hollywood is now partnering with AI start-ups and incorporating the technology into productions more openly, though studios insist the creative process will remain untouched. The shift comes after initial resistance over intellectual property concerns and actor fears, as well as early technical limitations, but accelerated when Netflix acquired an AI company for $587 million in early March.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Writers union sues to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    The Writers Guild of America filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the acquisition would violate federal antitrust law and harm writers by eliminating competition for film and television writing contracts.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Twelve US states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    California and 11 other US states have filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger—the largest in Hollywood history—threatens competition in film and television and would lead to higher prices and lower quality content.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely

    A planned rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, Pacquiao's camp said, after the two boxers disagreed over whether the bout would be a competition or an exhibition. The postponement follows an ESPN report that a Mayweather exhibition in Greece was cancelled after an events company connected to the Pacquiao bout sought an injunction.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Author Sue Nyathi warns against pirated copies of 'The Polygamist' in Nairobi

    Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has raised alarm over bootleg versions of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after a Netflix adaptation premiered. She urged followers not to buy pirated copies sold on Ronald Ngala Street and said she is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Author Sue Nyathi alerts against pirated copies in Nairobi

    Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has warned against bootleg copies of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after the Netflix adaptation's premiere. She is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Netflix's 'The Polygamist' sparks online debate across Africa

    Netflix's South African drama 'The Polygamist,' based on a Zimbabwean author's bestselling novel, has become widely talked-about across Africa. The 22-episode show, produced by the team behind 'Uzalo' and 'The Wife,' follows a wealthy businessman whose family life unravels amid secrets and infidelity, and has sparked heated social media debate particularly among viewers.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. Vin Diesel leads Fast and Furious tribute at Cannes

    An emotional Vin Diesel and co-stars Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster attended a special cast reunion at the Cannes Film Festival on the 25th anniversary of the original 2001 film. Diesel paid tribute to late co-star Paul Walker, who died in a car crash in 2013, with Walker's daughter Meadow Rain Walker representing her father at the event.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Insurance firms urged to use data for customer personalisation

    Insurance companies are being encouraged to differentiate themselves through customised, data-driven solutions to boost customer loyalty and satisfaction. However, while 81 per cent of insurers have access to behavioural data, only 12 per cent possess the advanced analytics capabilities to use it effectively, and concerns about data privacy and AI fairness continue to affect customer trust.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Joshua and Fury sign deal for all-British heavyweight bout

    Former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed to fight later this year, according to Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn. Joshua will first face Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia in July before the Fury bout, which has no announced date or venue yet.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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