Entertainment

Subscription video service Netflix is now the most popular US platform for watching entertainment on TV. According to a recent survey by Wall Street firm Cowen & Co, it has now overtaken traditional broadcast, cable television and other online streaming services like Youtube and Amazon.

With its own studio in Hollywood, Netflix is now one of the world's biggest film and TV producers. It boasts collaborations with some of television and cinema's most renowned names, such as a multi-year production deal with former US president and first lady, Barack and Michelle Obama.

But are Netflix and co steering audiences away from "traditional" broadcast viewing forever, or is this a long-stay fad, bound to disappear with the next carousel of trends? And does Netflix' reach extend beyond US consumer choices?

Daniel Ives, chief strategy officer and head of Technology Research at New York-based GBH Insights, discusses how companies such as Netflix, Apple, Amazon and Disney are spending big on content and talent to gain audience share in what some are calling "the post-TV era".

"The cord-cutting phenomenon is one that will continue to accelerate," says Ives. "It's really about content. Netflix spent $8bn [≈ net worth of Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, 2011] on content this year; that's really created a content arms war and you've sort of seen this across the board with the consolidation across the sector between AT&T, Time Warner, Disney and Comcast ... it all speaks to "content is king" in this cord-cutting world."

Where Bollywood and other international cinema industries are concerned, Ives says Netflix is essentially unstoppable. With plans for expansion into 100 different markets - and a subscription forecast of 100 million in the next two years - the challenge now lies in creating content that will drive audiences to become loyal viewers.  

"Ultimately, the only way you drive international subscriber growth is international content," says Ives. "Whether its the Middle East, Africa or other parts of the world you're trying to penetrate ... it has created a new age for content and Netflix recognises that as they expand internationally, content is the key."

Fans of the fictional spy James Bond are being promised the ultimate Bond experience inside an Austrian mountain.

A new museum dedicated to 007 is about to open.

The museum is designed to look like a Bond villain's lair.

Al Jazeera's Charlie Angela reports.

After Bollywood actor and producer Arbaaz Khan, film director and comedian Sajid Khan may also be questioned in the IPL betting case. An official informed about this on Tuesday.

Official sources say that in the IPL betting case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is keeping an eye on the investigation of Thane police. However, there is no confirmation yet when Sajid will be summoned.

Pradeep Sharma, head of Thane's Anti-Extortion Cell, told reporters in Mumbai that Sajid Khan's name has also been named in this case in connection with the bookie Sonu Jalan. The bookie said that Sajid Khan used to bet on cricket matches seven years ago.

Arbaaz Khan was questioned on Friday. It is believed that apart from Jalan, Arbaaz has also named many Bollywood celebrities who are involved in betting in cricket and they can be summoned soon. The CBI is keeping an eye on the investigation of this case. The agency has already investigated betting matters in the IPL.

An official said on condition of anonymity, "The CBI team contacted us and he can interrogate some people. However, the proposal to hand over the case to the CBI has not come yet. "

Please tell that Sajid Khan, brother of choreographer and director Farah Khan, is also an actor. He also directed the films like "Hey Baby", "Housefull 1", "Housefull 2".

Punjabi singer Navjot Singh has been killed in Punjab's Mohali. His body has been found in the forests of Mohali.

According to the news, they were shot and killed. 4 to 5 bullets were found on his body. It is clear that 4 to 5 bullets have been shot and his death has been caused by bullets.

At present, the police has taken the body into its possession. Police have gathered in the investigation of this whole case.

There is a forest near Mohali, where a body was recovered and when the body was identified, it was discovered that the body belongs to Punjabi singer Navjot Singh. Police are investigating who has the hand in this murder?

Years of conflict between Somalia's government and the armed group al-Shabab have left a generation of young people living behind closed doors.

Religious conservatism has also held many young men and women back from going out together.

But change is in the air.

Al Jazeera's Mohammed Adow reports from the capital, Mogadishu.

Modern art, pop art, Asian art, African art, of all the cultures and styles represented in the United States, one has been noticeably absent from public display. Until now.

Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reports on a first of its kind museum in the US state of Connecticut.

Fans of the Swedish pop legends ABBA will be thanking them for the music all over again, as the band records its first new material in more than 35 years.

The four members have been back in the studio for the first time since 1982 - producing two new songs.

It may all be about money, money, money.

But before you break out your inner Dancing Queen, note that it's not a permanent reunion.

Al Jazeera's Charlie Angela reports from London.

The days of going to the movies and watching on a flat screen are quickly being replaced by what’s called immersive film experiences.

It started with virtual and augmented reality and now, the Tribeca Film Festival is, for the first time, showcasing a theatre constructed for cinema-goers to fully experience films in 360 degrees.

Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo reports from New York.

Actor Bill Cosby has been found guilty on all counts in his sexual assault re-trial.
 
A jury convicted the 80-year-old comedian of drugging and sexually assaulting a female friend at his home in 2004.
 
Al Jazeera's John Hendren reports.

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to open its first public cinema in 35 years.

The Hollywood blockbuster action film 'Black Panther ' is the first movie to be screened at an AMC Entertainment theater in Riyadh.

This is all part of the Kingdom's mission to move into an era of social and economic reforms.

The Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman has been pushing for these changes to relinquish the country’s dependence on oil.

Raheela Mahomed reports on the online reaction.