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The trailer for the first 'Star Wars' spin-off movie 'Rogue One' is here

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Lucasfilm just released a 90-second trailer for its first 'Star Wars' spin-off movie titled "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." The film is scheduled for release on December 16, 2016.

"Rogue One" tells the story of the rebel crew tasked with stealing the plans for the Empire's super-weapon the Death Star. Essentially, it's a prequel to the original "Star Wars," which begins with Princess Leia hiding the plans inside the droid R2-D2 before sending him to the desert planet Tattoine where he eventually encounters Luke Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi.

The prequel is directed by Gareth Edwards, who recently helmed the "Godzilla" reboot for Warner Brothers. Lucasfilm has confirmed another "Star Wars" spin-off — a Han Solo origin story scheduled for release in 2018. 


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Stephen Colbert zeroes in on why he thinks Donald Trump lost Wisconsin

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Stephen Colbert took a look at why Donald Trump lost in Tuesday's Wisconsin presidential primary and zeroed in on the Republican candidate's lack of knowledge of US government agencies.

The "Late Show" host called Trump's loss in the Badger State a "huge upset, because even if you voted for Ted Cruz you're still pretty upset about it."

So why did the real-estate mogul lose? Colbert joked that "analysts say Trump lost because of 'things he said and done.'"

That's broad. Always looking to dig deeper, the host found that "things he hasn't said" about his plans if he were elected president may have hurt Trump, as well. But even when he details his plans, they tend to further show how little governmental knowledge he has.

Colbert pointed to Trump's recent statements about the government agencies he'd eliminate as president, which included the "Department of Environmental" or "DEP." The problem is there is no such governmental agency. (Instead, there's the EPA.)

"We looked it up," Colbert said, "and the 'Department of Environmental' does not exist, meaning either Trump is talking out of his ass, or he's already eliminated it. That's very impressive. And you know if that's the case, it's only a matter of time before Trump eliminates all the other wasteful departments we don't need because they don't exist."

Colbert then rattled off several hilarious examples of nonexistent agencies that Trump might want to dismantle, like the "Federal Bureau of Moneying" and "The Environmental Erection Agency."

Watch Colbert explain Trump's Wisconsin loss below:

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People like Netflix's original shows and movies more than its other content (NFLX)

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Netflix executives are betting the company's future on original shows and movies, and subscribers are enjoying the content so far, according to new research.

AllFlicks, a site that tracks Netflix's catalog, pulled data for Business Insider that shows Netflix's originals get better ratings on average than other Netflix content (such as TV shows licensed from legacy networks). Netflix originals have an average rating of 3.87 stars (out of 5), higher than the 3.47 stars "other content" averages. Originals perform 11.5% better.

Netflix scores the highest with its original documentaries, which average 4.03 stars, compared to 3.58 for non-"original" documentaries.

Here is a chart that shows how Netflix's originals perform next to its other licensed content:

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Netflix has ramped up its production of original content by a yearly average of 185.41% since 2012, and its roster has now reached about 111 titlesIn January, Netflix’s head of content, Ted Sarandos, announced that Netflix will release 600 hours of original content this year, including 31 original shows.

CEO Reed Hastings, and other Netflix executives, have described originals as a better investment for the company.

“We have gone into [original content] very conservative relative to licensing, and found it has been much more impactful,” CFO David Wells said last fall.

This new research shows that at least one piece of that is true: Netflix subscribers seem to like its original content more than they like the rest of Netflix's catalog. Subscriber happiness (and by extension, retention and growth) is Netflix's most important metric of success, so this is great news for the company.

But how good of an "investment" originals are is harder to determine, as they are expensive to produce. That might be one reason why Netflix's US catalog has shrunk by 31.7% since the start of 2014, even as content spending has increased to $5 billion in 2016.

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Everything you need to know about the next 'Star Wars' movie, 'Rogue One'

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We're now just eight months away from the premiere of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," and Disney has finally released the first official teaser trailer for the standalone film.

Taking place before the events of the 1977 original film, "Rogue One" follows Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) and a group of Rebel fighters on a mission to steal plans for the Death Star.

While the title for the first film in the "Star Wars" anthology series was announced in March 2015, little information has been released since then, but the new trailer provides a glimpse into the rebellion.

We've compiled what we know — along with a few popular rumors — to hold us over until more clips are released.

Here is everything we know about "Rogue One":

SEE ALSO: The first trailer for the next 'Star Wars' movie 'Rogue One' is here

The film is the first in the "Star Wars Anthology," a series of standalone films, which will include movies dedicated to Han Solo and bounty hunter Boba Fett.



Gareth Edwards, known for the 2014 "Godzilla" reboot, will direct the film.



The script was written by Chris Weitz ("About a Boy"), based on an idea from visual-effects supervisor John Knoll. Gary Whitta ("After Earth") was originally hired to write the screenplay, but he left the project after writing the first draft.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter



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This model's career skyrocketed after she broke the biggest rule in fashion

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Candice Huffine's career is taking off.

The 31-year-old plus-size supermodel recently signed with the major agency IMG, Fashionista reports. She will be a part of the company's Curve division.

She really made it big when she embraced who she was and rejected demands from agencies to lose weight, according to The Cut — thereby breaking one of the fashion industry's biggest rules.

Huffine has been a major force in the industry for a while, and her career trajectory is impressive.

Find out more about the model.

She grew up in Washington, D.C.

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When Huffine first started, she was just a teenager. She was size 6 but struggled to get signed to an agency, The Washington Post has reported.

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One agency signed her as a plus-size model.

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The Killers are going to give a private concert at the hedge fund conference of the year

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Every May, more than 1,200 hedge funders head to Las Vegas for the Skybridge Alternatives Conference (SALT) hosted by Anthony Scaramucci. 

The conference features panels top investors as well keynotes from celebrities and politicians. 

One the final eve of the four-day event, there's a private show. This year, it's The Killers. 

Past performances include One Republic, Lenny Kravitz, and Maroon Five.

The concert is sponsored by BNY Mellon and Pershing Prime Services. 

 

 

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Dr. Phil shares the best piece of career advice he ever received

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Dr. PhilDuring the second season of his show, Dr. Phil McGraw was having trouble deciding whether to cover a particular topic for an episode.

"That's when my son Jay made a suggestion," McGraw, most commonly known as Dr. Phil, tells Business Insider. "It turned out to be the best piece of career advice I ever received."

McGraw continues: "Jay said to me, 'You have to ask yourself this question: If someone is only ever going to see one Dr. Phil episode in their life, would you be okay with it being this one? If the answer is 'no,' don't do it.'"

The television personality, author, psychologist, and the host of the Dr. Phil show, which is now in its fourteenth season, says he's since "generalized that advice" and now asks himself this question before making any decision regarding his career.

"I try to approach everything with it in mind," he says. "I think, if someone has never heard of me, and this is the only work of mine they will ever see or read — whether it's a book I write, an answer I give in an interview, or an episode I do — would I be okay with them basing their opinion of me on this?"  

He says he'll only write the book, or answer the interview question, or do the episode if the answer is "yes."

McGraw says anyone can use this advice and practice this exercise.

Before you turn in a presentation to your boss, or give a speech, or write an article, ask yourself if you'd be okay with this being the only thing someone used to form an opinion of you. If you say "no," it's probably something you're not proud of — and it's certainly not worth doing.

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Meet Felicity Jones, the Oscar-nominated actress starring in the next 'Star Wars' movie

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One of the most talented young actresses in Hollywood is officially part of the "Star Wars" franchise.

Felicity Jones was announced as a star of the first "Star Wars" spinoff, "Rogue One," last year, and she takes center stage in the new teaser trailer, in which she plays a Rebel fighter.

You may recognize the 31-year-old actress. 

Jones received an Oscar nomination for her performance playing Stephen Hawking’s wife, Jane, in "The Theory of Everything."

The Theory of Everything Felicity Jones Stephen Hawking Eddie RedmayneThough Jones has been working professionally since age 12 and previously found recognition for her work on indie films, "Star Wars" will help give the actress global recognition.

With "Rogue One" coming to theaters on December 16, 2016, it's worth getting to know Jones before then.

 

 

 

 

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AND: "Star Wars: Episode VIII" will be released May 26, 2017

Jones grew up in Birmingham, England, where she was encouraged to get into acting by her uncle, actor Michael Hadley (“Pirate Radio”). Her first role was at age 12 in the 1996 UK TV movie “The Treasure Seekers,” co-starring Keira Knightley.



From 1998 to 2001 she starred in the popular U.K. shows "The Worst Witch" and its follow-up, "Weirdsister College."

She then pulled back on her workload to focus on school until she graduated from Wadham College in 2006.



Jones soon went back to work on TV. She made an appearance on an episode of "Doctor Who" in 2008, and popped up in movies like 2009’s "Cheri" with Michelle Pfeiffer, as well as 2010’s "The Tempest," alongside Helen Mirren.



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80% of people who are going to have their Netflix prices raised next month don’t even know it’s coming (NFLX)

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jessica jones netflix marvel reviewNetflix is going to raise prices on around 17 million of its standard accounts next month, and most people have no idea.

In May of 2014, Netflix began to raise the price of its standard streaming plan for new subscribers, first to $8.99 per month, then to $9.99 last October. Existing subscribers, however, were grandfathered into the plan at $7.99 per month for the two-stream, “HD” quality plan.

But those days will soon be over.

Next month, all grandfathered customers will be moved up to the $9.99 plan. Analysts at UBS have estimated that this change will affect about 37% of US subscribers, or 17 million people.

And most of those 17 million subscribers aren't aware of the upcoming changes, according to research by JP Morgan. JP Morgan recently ran a survey of Netflix users, and about 80% of those who will be “un-grandfathered” in May didn't know the price hike was coming.

How will these subscribers react?

UBS estimates that roughly 3%-4% of affected subscribers will cancel, though many more claim they will (including around 15% of those surveyed by JP Morgan).

Despite the price increase, Netflix still has a lead in “price per hour of entertainment” over pay TV. Netflix costs 9 cents per hour of viewing, while a typical pay TV package costs 30 cents per hour, according to UBS.

Here is Netflix's current pricing structure:

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Beyoncé is suing a company she says rips off her name and lyrics for profit

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Beyoncé is not thrilled with a company selling "Feyonce" merchandise.

According to Reuters, the Grammy-winning artist is suing the Texas company Feyonce Inc., which she is accusing of infringing on her trademarked name.

The company sells dozens of items, including shirts, sweaters, and hoodies featuring "Feyonce," as well as a coffee mug that features "he put a ring on it." The phrase is a lyric from Beyoncé's song "Single Ladies."

The lawsuit was filed in a Manhattan federal court and seeks unspecified damages.

"Defendants adopted the Feyonce mark to call to mind Beyonce and her famous song," the lawsuit reads. "Defendants' conduct described herein is intentional, fraudulent, malicious, willful, and wanton."

It also claims that one defendant, Andre Maurice, filed two trademark applications for "Feyonce," one with and one without the accented "e."

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Scarlett Johansson says she feels 'icky' talking about how much she gets paid

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Don't expect Scarlett Johansson to start opening up about the times she's been paid less than her male costars.

For her new cover interview with Cosmopolitan magazine, the actress says the problem of unequal pay for women in Hollywood is real, but she feels "icky" addressing her own experience with it.

"I am very fortunate, I make a really good living, and I'm proud to be an actress who's making as much as many of my male peers at this stage," she told the magazine.

Johansson reportedly earned about the same as her male costars Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans in the "Avengers" films, but earned less than Robert Downey Jr.

She acknowledges that the issue is widespread, saying, "I think every woman has [been underpaid]."

But when it comes to herself, she prefers to keep private.

"Unless I'm addressing it as a larger problem, for me to talk about my own personal experience with it feels a little obnoxious," she said. "It's part of a larger conversation about feminism in general." 

Jennifer Lawrence opened the door for a larger conversation by writing about getting paid less than her male costars.

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This incredible action movie was filmed entirely in first person and looks like a video game

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"Hardcore Henry" is a different kind of action movie: it was shot entirely in first person. To achieve this, the movie uses some savvy camera work.

"Hardcore Henry" will be out in theaters on April 8th.

Story by Ian Phillips and editing by David Fang

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Victoria's Secret supermodel reveals her surprising diet

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Victoria's Secret models are known for practicing all sorts of strenuous dieting and exercise rituals before the company's iconic Fashion Show.

Now one of its most famous Angels has revealed her philosophy surrounding dieting.

Alessandra Ambrosio has told Net-a-Porter's The Edit that she doesn't really diet.

She told the magazine:

Whenever I start to diet, everything goes downhill. So if I want a little bite of dark chocolate on a plane or a cocktail with friends on the weekend, I'll have it. In fact, I'll drink a glass of red wine with dinner most nights, and two or three times a week I'll have a cup of tea and a cupcake with [her daughter] Anja, who's as obsessed with red velvet as I am. My son [Noah, 3] will just pick the icing off the top.

Moreover, she doesn't even eliminate food groups. In fact, the famously long-limbed model eats carbs:

I don't cut out any food groups. I'm all about moderation and eating something different every day. Obviously I try not to splurge on pasta, but if I'm back in Brazil where everything is pasta- or bread-based — and so yummy — I'll eat whatever I want, then go back to lots of salads and chicken or fish with veg as soon as I'm back in LA.

That's not to say she hasn't tried excessive dieting in the past. In fact, she revealed in the interview that before the 2008 Fashion Show, she had only three months to lose baby weight, and "she was on this 1200-calorie-a-day meal-delivery service that [she] hated."

She and Gisele Bündchen must have different personal chefs.

For the full Net-a-Porter interview, click here.

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Disney's newest Marvel superheroes game is a huge letdown for 'Captain America' fans

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If there are two things I love, it's Marvel superheroes and the "Disney Infinity 3.0" video game. 

And so, my excitement levels were off the charts for "Marvel Battlegrounds," the newest playset for "Disney Infinity 3.0," which adds a new kind of hero-versus-hero gameplay and some new characters to the mix — just in time for the forthcoming "Captain America: Civil War" movie.

Disney was kind enough to hook me up with a "Marvel Battlegrounds" set. But it's my sad duty to report that for all my excitement, it's a huge, hero-sized letdown. I blew through the majority of the game in under an hour, and I'm not exactly itching to get back to it.

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The way the Disney Infinity 3.0 game itself works is both simple and addictive: The more $14 action figures and $30-ish playsets you buy, the more game you get. "Marvel Battlegrounds" is one of the latter; a $30 playset that includes a fresh set of levels and a stylin' new Captain America figure modeled on movie star Chris Evans.

Past "Disney Infinity" playsets have been really enjoyable story-based adventures in the worlds of Disney/Marvel/Pixar/Lucasfilm blockbusters, including "Inside Out," "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," and "Guardians of the Galaxy," where you fight bad guys and go on simple quests.

But "Marvel Battlegrounds" styles itself as more of a competitive fighting game for up to four players. It's just a tiny bit like Nintendo's "Super Smash Bros.," with heroes fighting other heroes (and villains, of course) in arenas drawn from the Marvel movies and comic books. Disney is positioning it as "Disney Infinity" expanding into a new genre, to freshen the game up for long-time players.



Just glancing through the Amazon reviews of "Marvel Battlegrounds," there are generally two camps: Some people love it, since it's a multiplayer fighting game that even young kids can pick up; others are disappointed that there isn't more to see and do. I definitely fall into the latter camp, but your mileage may vary.

In the story mode, one or two players are thrown in to an exceedingly short adventure that sees you meeting and shortly thereafter beating up most of the fan-favorite Marvel characters. You can knock that out in maybe forty-five minutes.

After that...well, there are some pretty simple challenges, usually along the lines of "beat this character as that character." Most aren't really worth the time, unless you're a total completionist or just really dig the fighting system. Once you're done with that, all that's really left to do is beat up your friends or the computer in versus mode.



To its credit, the game features lots of varied arenas, featuring lots of destructable objects and environmental hazards — a SHIELD satellite features flamejets and an electrified floor. And the heroes get some upgraded, unique powers just for "Marvel Battlegrounds," alongside some new moves to make it more like a traditional fighting game.

But in my experience with the game, the fighting is pretty simple, shallow, and worst of all, repetitive. It doesn't take a lot of skill, and fighting is all there is to do. 

It's not all bad news: To support the release of "Marvel Battlegrounds," Disney released a handful of new characters drawn from recent and future films: In addition to the included Captain America figure, new heroes include Ant-Man, The Vision, Black Panther, and a rereleased Black-Suit Spider-Man. They all have cool and varied powers, and look great.

Plus, the game supports the whole range of Marvel superhero figures, past and present, so it can give your old Infinity toys new life. And it has an in-game gimmick to let you try out superheroes you haven't actually bought yet in the game's versus mode, which might be a good bet for budget-conscious parents. 

Ultimately, it's just a shame that all those great new characters don't have a great big story to go with them. And at a base retail price of $30, it's hard to recommend, unless you really want that Captain America figure or have three more likeminded superhero enthusiasts.



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Ellen DeGeneres rips apart Mississippi anti-LGBT law: 'This is not politics, this is human rights'

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Ellen DeGeneres took an unusual moment during her talk show Thursday to get real about politics. But as she says, it's also about something more.

"I have something I want to get off my chest," she began, and after making a joke about a mole, she segued to the "religious freedom" law that was recently signed by the governor of Mississippi.

"Which might sound good because it has the word freedom in it," she said. But as DeGeneres points out, the law gives one the right to, for religious reasons, deny LGBT people marriage, adoption, and foster care services; fire or refuse to employ them; or decline to rent or sell them property.

"Now, I'm not a political person. I'm really not. But this is not politics, this is human rights," DeGeneres said to strong applause.

"That is the definition of discrimination. It's also something the Supreme Court already ruled on when they made marriage a right for everyone," the host continued.

The Louisiana native then told people in the South who are disappointed not to feel discouraged. She said she was once fired for being gay.

Now, she says, "I could buy that governor's mansion, flip it, and make a $7 million profit."

But barbs aside, she concluded with a message of unity: "I think we need to remember that we're more similar than different."

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Verizon invests further in AwesomenessTV

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Verizon purchased a 24.5% stake in AwesomenessTV in a deal that will see Verizon add a new premium subscription video (SVOD) channel to its Go90 mobile video platform, reports Recode.

According to the deal, AwesomenessTV will provide new content to Verzion's mobile video platform in the US. AwesomenessTV is also retaining the rights to sell its content internationally. The deal is similar to a previous AwesomenessTV deal, in which AwesomenessTV agreed to give up to 200 hours of content to Verizon for the launch of its Go90 service. 

The continued deals with AwesomenessTV make sense for Verizon for a variety of reasons. AwesomenessTV has a strong legacy of producing millennial-friendly content, which is Verizon's target audience. The company was founded as a YouTube channel by the producers behind popular teen TV shows like Smallville and One Tree Hill, and was an early pioneer in leveraging YouTube as a network for creating popular teen content and celebrities.

Plus, AwesomenessTV has a strong following that Verizon can try to convert to its new paid service. Currently, AwesomenessTV's YouTube channel boasts over 3.6 million subscribers, and nearly 1.2 billion total views. In addition, AwesomenessTV also owns a digital talent management company, Big Frame, as well as a film production company. Verizon will be able to tap into all of these resources for both its Go90 and subscription services. 

The deal also makes sense given the video consumption trends of millennials. Smartphone penetration in the US among 18-24 year olds was at 94% as of December 2015, and 93% among 25-24 year olds, according to ComScore, so it is no surprise that Verizon is focused on building out its millennial-focused mobile video app.

Verizon also plans to absorb AwesomenessTV's short-form drama and comedy content into Go90. This is aligned with recent findings that 69% of all videos watched on smartphones were under 10 minutes long, according to Ooyala’s Q4 2015 video report.

Subscription video on-demand services have been surging in recent years, which makes this a smart play for Verizon. But there is plenty more to the SVOD market.

Margaret Boland, research analyst for BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service, has compiled a detailed report on subscription video on-demand services that examines how the growth of SVOD is coming at the expense of the pay-TV industry. The report analyzes the state of the pay-TV industry and maps out which demographics are more likely to stop buying traditional TV packages.

The report also discuss the user base, original content offerings, and subscription models of the major subscription streaming services available today, including Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video. Finally, it looks at how traditional pay-TV companies and premium channels like HBO and Showtime are addressing the shift to digital viewing, as well as the implications of their response for advertisers.

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Here are some of the key takeaways from the report:

  • Those abandoning pay-TV packages fall into three main groups: cord-nevers, cord-cutters, and cord-shavers. Whereas video streaming services have found favor with younger viewers in particular, an increasing portion of older subscribers also are leaving behind their pay-TV packages. Still, younger viewers watch four times as much video content online than older viewers.
  • Netflix is the largest SVOD service and will continue to dominate the industry with an impressive original content lineup and aggressive expansion plans.
  • Amazon is trying to compete with Netflix by investing significant resources in original content.
  • Hulu is the third-largest SVOD service, but the only one to offer ad-supported membership tiers. Hulu has been the slowest to roll out original and exclusive content, but it has inked numerous deals in the past year to boost its content library.
  • Pay-TV companies are responding to the rise of SVOD services by offering subscribers "skinny bundles" and their own streaming services.

In full, the report:

  • Illustrates the fall of the traditional TV package and the rise of broadband only cable subscriptions.
  • Lays out the different types of viewers that are leaving behind pay-TV: cord-cutters, cord-shavers, and cord-nevers.
  • Examines the leading SVOD services including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and premium channel offerings from HBO and Showtime.
  • Explains the various ways that pay-TV companies are responding to the rise of SVOD services, notably skinny bundles and standalone streaming services.
  • Considers what the migration to SVOD services means to marketers.

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George R.R. Martin told this 'Game of Thrones' actor a secret about the show

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George R.R. Martin is notoriously secretive when it comes to "Game of Thrones," and those with insider knowledge are keeping it to themselves.

"Game of Thrones" actor Liam Cunningham, who portrays Davos Seaworth, is one of those lucky few.

During an appearance on Thursday's "Conan," the actor revealed that he's in on one of Martin's secrets. 

"This was a couple of years ago," Cunningham said. "It was the first time I met him, and I was awestruck. He said, ‘I’ve got something to tell you.’ And he leaned in and he told me this secret. He said, ‘Don’t tell anybody.’ So I’m not telling anybody.”

Host Conan O'Brien tried to find out if the secret has anything to do with Jon Snow's fate or who ends up on the Iron Throne, but Cunningham did not give it up.

“I’d love to tell you, but let me tell you what's going on here. HBO has a person in the room here, and I don’t know where they are, [but they have] a Barrett .50 sniper rifle,” Cunnningham joked. “If I open my mouth here tonight, I’m out of here. You could be taken out as well, for asking the question.”

O'Brien then showed a short clip from the upcoming season with Davos, Ghost (Snow's direwolf), and a number of fighters standing over Snow's body as Alliser Thorne and other Night's Watch members try to break into the room. "I’ve never been much of a fighter, so apologies for what you’re about to see,” Davos warns. 

"Game of Thrones" returns to HBO for its sixth season April 24. 

Watch the interview and clip below:

 

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INSIDER is hiring a syndication editor

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Business Insider is looking for a Syndication Editor to join INSIDERa new publication that delivers stories to readers across digital platforms

At INSIDER, our motto is "life is an adventure." We tell stories for, about, and by people who seize life. That means they love to travel and try new things, and care about people who do the same. 

The Syndication Editor is in charge of developing and managing content-sharing partnerships for INSIDER's forthcoming website. The role involves identifying potential partners, building relationships, framing stories for INSIDER readers, and making sure those stories reach our diverse audience.

The ideal candidate is a sharp writer with a proven talent for writing headlines. He or she is a master networker who can negotiate and manage dozens of partnerships. He or she has a voracious appetite for news and a deep understanding of the stories that people want to share. 

This is an opportunity to join a team of top-notch digital journalists and video producers who are building a publication from the ground up. The syndication editor will play a major role in setting INSIDER's editorial tone.

Candidates should have 2-4 years experience in a newsroom, and a background in journalism.

This job is full-time and based in our New York City headquarters. Business Insider offers competitive compensation packages complete with benefits. 

APPLY HERE if this sounds like the job for you. Please include a resume and cover letter.

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Business Insider Films' first documentary, "League of Millions," is available on iTunes and Amazon.

In this scene, devoted fans of League of Legends took over Madison Square Garden for the 2015 North American finals. It was a sold out event with many people in cosplay showing their love for their favorite characters. 

In "League of Millions," it's the middle of the 2015 League of Legends season. World famous Team Liquid has one goal: winning the World Championship. Six-figure salaries. Grueling 18-hour days. Thrilling victories and devastating defeats. Five young men from vastly different cultures, united by a single dream: to be the best team in the world

League of Legends is a five versus five team game where each team tries to destroy the other team's "nexus" or home base. It's one of the most popular computer games in the world with 27 million people playing every day. 

Directed by Sam Rega. Edited by Josh Wolff. 

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