'Get all that Hermes stuff now': Netflix director accused of $11 million fraud rushed to buy luxury goods, texts show

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Carl Rinsch Netflix trial
Director Carl Rinsch is on trial on charges that he defrauded Netflix of $11 million originally meant to be used for a sci-fi project.

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The 28-year rise of Netflix, from DVD-by-mail service to Hollywood juggernaut

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Netflix on a phone
Netflix cracked down on password-sharing in 2024, helping to boost its fortunes.

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Ex-Netflix executive details how a 'visionary' project slowly unraveled into an alleged $11 million fraud

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Peter Friedlander
Former Netflix executive Peter Friedlander testified in the criminal trial of Carl Rinsch, who is accused of defrauding the streamer of $11 million.

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Linda Hamilton, 69, says she doesn't want to 'chase longevity'

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Linda Hamilton.
Linda Hamilton, 69, says she isn't chasing beauty or longevity.

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I attended a class for TV and movie pros looking to work in the creator economy. Here were my 5 key takeaways.

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Lucia Moses attending creator class by G&B Digital Management
I learned the dos and don'ts of the creator economy alongside Hollywood pros.

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I was laid off at Disney. Then I rebooted my entertainment career thanks to micro dramas.

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Erik Heintz is a California-based producer working in micro dramas.
Erik Heintz found stability working micro dramas as Hollywood has contracted.

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MrBeast is beefing up his exec team with new hires from TikTok, Snap, and more as he looks to build the next Disney

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MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson)
MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson)

Beast Industries.

AI is shaking up Hollywood. Here are the startups and investors leading the way.

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BCS 601, Better Call Saul, Lalo Salamanca
Lalo Salamanca does some dirty work on the season six premiere of "Better Call Saul" that you may have overlooked.

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Soapy, low-cost micro dramas are exploding in the US, challenging Hollywood streamers like Peacock and HBO

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Fox and others in Hollywood are moving to capitalize on low-cost verticals.

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See the pitch deck this AI studio used to raise $12 million to become the 'Y Combinator for IP'

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Xavier Collins and Justin Hackney, cofounders of Wonder Studios.
Xavier Collins and Justin Hackney, cofounders of Wonder Studios.

Wonder Studios

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