Wendy Lee is an entertainment business reporter, covering streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+. She also writes about podcasting services, digital media and talent agencies. Lee was part of a team that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in breaking news reporting of the fatal shooting on the set of “Rust.” She previously covered tech for the San Francisco Chronicle and worked at KPCC-FM (89.3), the Star Tribune in Minnesota and the Tennessean. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley.
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Rooster Teeth is shutting down after more than 20 years. Its demise comes as digital media companies have struggled to survive amid broader cost cutting.
March 6, 2024
Netflix faced a formidable challenge to its streaming dominance during the streaming wars. But the company has bounced back in a big way with its stock up nearly 90% in the last year.
March 6, 2024
Dan Lin, whose production company, Rideback, is located in L.A.’s Historic Filipinotown, has produced films including the “Lego” and “It” movies.
Feb. 28, 2024
The 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday will be Netflix’s highest-profile live event to date. Experts say it has the potential to be a win for both parties.
Feb. 22, 2024
BuzzFeed on Wednesday said it is selling youth network Complex for $108.6 million. Job losses come as media and entertainment industries are slashing costs.
Feb. 21, 2024
United Talent Agency partners Rich Klubeck and Dan Erlij address the firm’s recent awards season success, what studios are interested in buying and the changes happening in the TV and film industry.
Feb. 20, 2024
A3’s shutdown comes about a month after it sold some of its assets to talent agency Gersh. It will cease operations on Feb. 12.
Feb. 9, 2024
Author Gabe Hudson died on Nov. 23 from complications from diabetes, according to his death certificate. He wrote the 2002 collection “Dear Mr. President” and a 2017 novel “Gork, the Teenage Dragon.”
Feb. 4, 2024
The spy thriller ‘Argylle,’ starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell and Henry Cavill, led another slow box office weekend; the faith-based streaming series ‘The Chosen’ finished second.
Feb. 4, 2024
Spotify on Friday said it signed a new deal with Joe Rogan that will make his podcast no longer exclusive on Spotify. The podcast will be distributed widely, with ad revenue sharing.
Feb. 2, 2024