Articles about Entertainment

Likewise launches ChatGPT plugin to use AI to recommend TV shows, movies, books and more

Likewise, the Bellevue, Wash.-based entertainment discovery platform, is tapping into ChatGPT to leverage AI and find more information and recommendations… Read More

Seattle entrepreneur launches ‘JoySauce’ to spotlight American Asian talent

Seattle entrepreneur and tech veteran Jonathan Sposato is launching another media property with the arrival Wednesday of JoySauce Network, an… Read More

Ciara at the GeekWire Summit: Entertainer and entrepreneur on music, business and having impact

In talking about the decision to “Level Up,” both in moving outside of her comfort zone and in striking out… Read More

Topgolf is officially bringing one of its high-tech sports and entertainment venues to Seattle area

Sports and entertainment company Topgolf is officially bringing a full-scale, high-tech golf and gaming complex to the Seattle area, with… Read More

Amazon’s Fire TV finally getting HBO Max, months after launch of new streaming service

Almost six months after the launch of the new HBO Max streaming service, the platform is now coming to Amazon’s… Read More

Will streaming kill off movie theaters? An argument for why Amazon and Netflix should buy big screens

My kids had the day off from school on Monday, and went to the movie theater to see “Jumanji: Welcome… Read More

Amazon, Hulu, Netflix nab Golden Globes as streaming services take on Hollywood incumbents

Streaming companies made progress in their quest to unseat the entertainment industry’s aging kings Sunday, winning several Golden Globes awards.… Read More

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: Rewinding the ‘5/9’ hack in a stunning season finale

[Spoiler Alert] In order to deeply analyze the hacks in Mr. Robot Episode 10 (shutdown-r), this article covers various important… Read More

Report: Star of Amazon’s ‘Transparent,’ Jeffrey Tambor, quits amid sexual misconduct claims

Jeffrey Tambor will not be returning to Amazon original series “Transparent,” according to a report from Deadline. The actor is leaving… Read More

‘Mr. Robot’ Rewind: Fighting over UPS firmware in Episode 6

[Spoiler Alert] You should watch Mr. Robot episode 6 (Eps3.5_kill-process.inc) before reading this article. Otherwise, it will spoil many of… Read More

Anthony Bourdain lunches with GeekWire, dishes on tech, pot and VR porn in a changing Seattle

It’s not every day that you get to sit down for lunch with Anthony Bourdain — chef, world traveler, best-selling… Read More

Amazon is shutting down Lovefilm by Post, the DVD service once called the ‘Netflix of Europe’

Today, Amazon is hammering another nail into the coffin of DVDs with the closure of its “Lovefilm by Post” business.… Read More

‘Top Gun’ star Tom Skerritt takes aim at Hollywood, raises cash for new Seattle entertainment startup

Heyou Media, a new startup launched by luminaries from Seattle’s tech and entertainment worlds, is raising cash to fuel the… Read More

30 years later, the legacy of ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ lives on

Silicon Valley Comic Con held a panel to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) this… Read More

Stop what you’re doing — the first full ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7 trailer is here

In addition to being queen of Westeros and rocking a pixie cut as fierce as her thirst for vengeance, Cersei Lannister… Read More

Amazon is giving Prime memberships to the entire population of Manchester-by-the-Sea

Updated at 9:10 a.m. to reflect the correct location of the giveaway. “Manchester by the Sea” was a big win for… Read More

6 lessons ‘Ghost in the Shell’ can teach you about cybersecurity

The original Ghost in the Shell (GitS) movie was practically compulsory material in the hacker subculture of the late 90s,… Read More

More than half of connected U.S. households watch video streaming services as Netflix faces increasing competition

Streaming services, like Netflix, are revolutionizing the way people consume video content. More than half of U.S. households connected to… Read More

Why Amazon is spending $4.5B on video this year — and how it compares to competitors like Netflix

Amazon will dedicate an estimated $4.5 billion on video content this year, narrowing the spending gap between the Seattle e-commerce giant… Read More

Netflix will reportedly launch a choose-your-own-adventure show later this year

Did your favorite character get killed off on “Orange is the New Black?” Did you hate the latest twist in… Read More

Amazon’s pilot season kicks off March 17 — here are 5 new shows up for review

Amazon Studios has a new lineup of pilots and starting March 17, the company will ask customers to help decide… Read More

YouTube unveils live TV bundle for $35 a month with more than 40 channels

YouTube unveiled a new live TV service on Tuesday, setting up another major threat to cable and satellite companies. This service,… Read More

Comcast to bring YouTube app and content to Xfinity X1 box, expanding streaming push

Comcast says it will bring YouTube to its Xfinity X1 platform, continuing to embrace streaming options that otherwise compete with its core cable service.… Read More

Amazon grabs new Bryan Cranston series based on works of ‘The Man in the High Castle’ author

Amazon’s hit show “The Man in the High Castle” broke records as the most-watched original production on Prime Video, and, now, the… Read More

Geeky toy companies collide as Seattle-area’s Funko acquires London’s Underground Toys Unlimited

Funko, a novelty toy maker out of Everett, Wash., is acquiring London-based Underground Toys Limited (UTL) for an undisclosed sum. You… Read More

Report says Apple wants to make original TV shows and movies to add to its streaming music service

Apple TV is a piece of hardware, but it could become a new mindset for the tech giant. Looking to… Read More

Best of Prime: Amazon’s most-streamed original content, music, and more from 2016

Amazon is constantly adding new features to entice customers to sign up for its $99 a year Prime membership. The… Read More

Competition between Amazon and Netflix heats up as Prime Video expands to 200 countries

Amazon Prime Video is now available in more countries than Netflix. The Seattle tech titan announced today that it will… Read More

Amazon inches past Netflix in Golden Globe nominations for the first time

Amazon bested top competitor Netflix in Golden Globe nominations for the first time this year. The two streaming services would… Read More

Comcast adding Netflix to X1 set-top boxes nationwide starting next week

“Netflix, play House of Cards.” Starting next week, that voice command will allow Comcast customers to stream Netflix content on… Read More