Why are politicians still terrified of taxing Netflix?

Stephen Harper made it next to impossible heading into the 2015 election for any political party to propose a tax on Netflix, Google and other foreign online services. But two provinces are now charging sales tax on those foreign media companies, suggesting that at least some governments now see the economic benefits outweighing the political risks. Continue reading at 'CBC'

[ CBC | 2019-05-16 08:00:00 UTC ]

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iBooks Bestsellers: 'Thirteen Reasons Why' Enjoys Netflix Bounce

Jay Asher's 'Thirteen Reasons Why' eclipsed Liane Moriarty's 'Big Little Lies' to take the top slot on the latest iBooks Bestsellers list, two weeks after Netflix's adaptation of the former debuted and one week after HBO's adaptation of the latter wrapped. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Polish Publishers Call for Book Tax Deductions and Make Another Bid for Fixed Prices

Having seen a bid for fixed book prices stall out before, the Polish publishers' association is making its case again to legislators in hopes of improving the industry's prospects. The post Polish Publishers Call for Book Tax Deductions and Make Another Bid for Fixed Prices appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Forget 'fake news': Adam Curtis' film says we live in a 'fake world' designed by bankers and politicians

A sinister world rises from the soothing, if mischievous, voice of Adam Curtis: politicians and financiers have created alternate realities that prey on our fears while Facebook and other cyberspace distractions toy with our vanities with promises of escape and virtual redemption. At a time when... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blink acquires rights to Netflix series The Crown

Blink Publishing, part of Bonnier Publishing, has acquired the rights to Netflix original series, Peter Morgan’s "The Crown" from Leftbank Pictures, Sony Pictures and Netflix.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brexit book to be sent to all UK politicians

A book warning about the dangers of Brexit is to be sent to every elected national politician in the UK following the success of an impromptu fundraising campaign set up by a reader. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors concerned over 'triple whammy' tax blow

Recent changes to tax rules pose a “triple whammy” blow to writers, the Society of Authors (SoA) has warned. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix Launches Video Previews: How The Company Landed On Its Biggest Redesign Ever

The streaming giant has replaced still photos with moving images to enhance user experience by (hopefully) cutting down on browsing time. The streaming giant has replaced still photos with moving images to enhance user experience by (hopefully) cutting down on browsing... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2016-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix orders Beth Reekles adaptation

Netflix has commissioned a TV adaptation of Beth Reekles’ YA novel The Kissing Booth (Penguin Random House), according to Deadline. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Whatever You Do, Don’t Watch This Teaser for Netflix’s Lemony Snicket

The Netflix adaptation of Daniel Handler's book series debuts on January 13, 2017. (Yes, that's Friday the 13th.) And the sight-gag-filled teaser is here. The post Whatever You Do, Don't Watch This Teaser for Netflix's Lemony Snicket appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Raven Trevor Pryce to debut kids series 'Kulipari' on Netflix

For most athletes, their best years are well behind them by the time the hit the big four-oh. But at 41, former NFL star Trevor Pryce has found a new and what he calls a better life among the frogs and scorpions of "Kulipari."The trilogy of children's books he created starring a wannabe warrior... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2016-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EC criticised for targeting US companies over tax avoidance

The European Commission has been criticised by the US Treasury Department over its investigations into American companies' alleged tax avoidance, it has been reported. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix to adapt YA thriller 13 Minutes

Netflix has acquired film rights to Sarah Pinborough’s psychological YA thriller, 13 Minutes (Gollancz), bringing Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the creators of "Gossip Girl", on board to write. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix to produce a film of The Panama Papers

Netflix has acquired exclusive film rights for The Panama Papers, published in the UK by Oneworld. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon paid less UK tax last year

Accounts show that Amazon paid less tax in the UK in 2015 than a year earlier despite rising UK sales and a change to its accounting methods following the introduction of the so-called Google Tax, The Bookseller can reveal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Osborne pledges to cut corporation tax to 15%

Chancellor George Osborne has pledged to cut corporation tax from 20% to 15% to encourage businesses to keep investing in the UK, according to news reports. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Netflix logo has UK publishing company seeing double

Independent company, Prolific North, is unhappy about the streaming giant’s new ‘N’ logo, unveiled this week.The Netflix logo is at the centre of a David and Goliath tussle with a digital media company in the north of England which said it bears a striking resemblance to its own company... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Daunt deems Amazon’s tax affairs 'unconscionable'

Waterstones m.d. James Daunt has said Amazon is undercutting his business because of the “unconscionable” way it exploits the tax system. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adult colouring books 'could be taxed'

Adult colouring books could be subject to VAT under new plans being considered by the government. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Verso to publish 'explosive' book on tax havens

Verso Books is to publish Dirty Secrets, an "explosive" new book from tax expert Richard Murphy, following the revelations from the Panama Papers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BBC and Netflix to co-produce Watership Down series

The BBC and Netflix have announced they are co-producing a new TV series of Watership Down, based on the classic Richard Adams novel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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