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Netflix had a big ‘money’ success in almost every non-English-speaking market

Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos referred to the “phenomenal success” of a single show in overseas markets in Q3 as the streaming giant looks to international as a key to future subscriber growth.

Stations wagons struggle for a comeback in the US as European automakers add luxury touches

Station wagons sell well in Europe, but crossovers and SUVs have taken over the US. Some manufacturers still find it worth the trouble to lure a few American buyers with chic, plush, and fast wagons.

Disney films accounted for nearly 40% of the US box office in the first 9 months of 2019

While the film industry as a whole will struggle to reach last year’s $11.9 billion ticket sales record, Disney has already blasted past its global sales record and is inching closer to surpassing its domestic record.

Stephen Colbert extends ‘Late Show’ contract through 2023

Stephen Colbert signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him on “The Late Show” August 2023. His previous deal was set to expire in summer 2020.

Surging SUV demand is canceling out the environmental benefit from electric cars

According to a new study from the International Energy Agency, SUVs now account for 40% of worldwide car sales, and it’s having a big impact on carbon emissions.

E-cigarette giant Juul suspends sales of all fruity flavors ahead of looming US ban

Juul will suspend sales of fruity flavors ahead of a Trump administration policy that is expected to remove all flavored e-cigarettes from the market, the company announced Thursday.

GM deal with UAW includes closing three US plants, $11,000 ‘ratification’ bonuses

The decision was announced in conjunction with local union leaders approving a tentative deal between the union and GM that was announced Wednesday.

The 2019 box office has 12 weeks to make more than $3 billion if it wants to beat 2018’s record haul

Despite a slow start, the 2019 box office is showing signs of strength. However, even with blockbuster gems like “Avengers: Endgame,” “The Lion King” and “Toy Story 4,” it could still struggle to top 2018′s ticket sale record by year-end.