Walt Disney Studios announced on Tuesday its agreement with Netflix. New films will begins streaming on Netflix in 2016, after Disney's current partnership with Starz ends. Older films like "Alice in Wonderland" and "Dumbo" are available to stream now.
According to Reuters, shares in Netflix jumped up 14 percent after the deal was announced. The move is seen as a big one for Netflix.
"An exclusive deal with Disney differentiates the Netflix content from Hulu Plus and Amazon Instant Video," said Anthony DiClemente, an analyst with Barclays Capital.
It is estimated that Netflix will pay Disney more than $350 million per year to stream its films. However, the Disney catalog also includes Pixar, Marvel, and Lucas Films. Whether the purchase pays off remains to be seen, but fans should be pleased regardless.
]]>It's because the amendment to constitutionally ban same-sex marriage was rejected by voters.
"This wound up being one of the most inspirational things that's ever happened in Minnesota," said R.T. Ryback, the democratic mayor of Minneapolis. "Minnesota is going to be the state that's going to show the country exactly what Minnesota values are all about."
Minnesota became the first state to defeat an amendment restricting same-sex marriage.
Despite the high cost of campaigning over the issue--about $15 million combined--it is not expected to disappear any time soon.
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Mitt Romney conceded the election early Wednesday morning after it became apparent he was out of the running.
"This election is over, but our principles endure," Romney said.
Now, it remains to be seen what the president will do in his second term.
"In the coming weeks and months I am looking forward to reaching out to leaders of both parties," Obama said.
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The decision came after an editorial in the newspaper which seemed to support the proposed marriage amendment in Minnesota. Kluwe is a vocal supporter of gay rights and marriage equality and was not happy with the editorial. According to Kluwe, the editorial was biased under the guise of neutrality.
He tweeted: "I will not abide lying. A stable society has to be built on a foundation of trust, and that editorial just eroded some of it away."
According to David Brauer of MinnPost, Kluwe's articles would often reach six-figure page views. The Pioneer Press will surely feel the loss of the popular punter's exit.
]]>Reserve guard led the way, scoring 21 points in 28 minutes of action.
"I felt great in practice, great in warm-ups," Barea said. "I'm feeling good, so I was excited to get out there."
New acquisition Brandon Roy added 10 point, but perhaps more notable was that he did so while remaining on the court for 30 minutes. Roy had not played a game since early 2011 because of degenerated cartilage in both of his knees.
Coach Rick Adelman was happy with the win but stressed that the team still needs to play better.
"We were good defensively pretty much the whole night," Adelman said. "Offensively, we have a long way to go."
Timberwolves fans will be happy with any kind of win while star players Ricky Rubio and Kevin Love remain sidelined with injuries.
]]>"We would not want a cloud to hang over the race or its participants, and so we have decided to cancel it," Bloomberg said.
Critics urged Bloomberg to cancel the marathon throughout the week. The mayor remained steadfast in holding the race until reversing his decision late on Friday.
The marathon was going to be held on Sunday. It is a huge financial boon for the city. Accoring to the New York Times, the race brings in $340 million annually in spending.
"It helps businesses," said Deputy Mayor Howard Wolfson. "I am sure there will be a lot of businesses in Brooklyn that will be feeling the absence of the marathon on Sunday. People won't be buying things as they watch."
Hurricane Sandy continues to cause significant financial damage to New York City.
]]>"The devastation on the Jersey Shore is some of the worst we've ever seen," said New Jersey governor Chris Christie. "The cost of the storm is incalculable at this point."
According to IHS Global Insight, Sandy will cost $30 billion in property damage alone. The storm flooded the New York City subway system.
Millions of residents in Sandy's path were left without power. Hurricane Sandy is estimated to be one of the most costly natural disasters in United States history.
]]>The Ecce Homo , located in the Sanctuary of Mary Church, received international attention this summer after amateur painter Cecilia Gimenez unsuccessfully attempted to restore it.
However, the failed attempt may be doing more good than harm. Tourism has increased by a significant rate in Bojira.
"Usually in mid October we get about 20 visitors a day during the week," Jose Maria Aznar, custodian for the church, said. "Now, its 150. And on the weekends, we're getting up to 1500 visitors. Everyone is really happy with what's going on."
The fresco has found popularity on the internet as well.
]]>The debate was held in a town hall style, allowing audience members to ask questions to candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. The final, "tough," question of the night from Barry Green spawned a flurry of activity on social media sites.
"What do you believe is the biggest misperception (sic) that the American people have about you as a man and a candidate?" Green asked. "Using specific examples, can you take this opportunity to debunk that misperception and set us straight?"
Debate watchers jumped to Twitter to offer mock-tough questions for the two candidates, causing the hashtag "#ToughQuestionsFromBarry" to trend.
Actor Wil Wheaton got in on the fun with several of his own parody Barry Green-esque questions, including this one about Transformers.
]]>Felix Baumgartner, 43, is from Salzburg, Austria. He jumped from a hot air balloon as part of the Red Bull Stratos project.
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The sound barrier is described as the speed at which objects move from transonic to supersonic speeds. Baumgartner surpassed it, falling at a maximum speed of 833.9 miles/hour.
Baumgartner now holds the world records for highest parachute jump and greatest free fall velocity.
]]>Martha Raddatz moderated for CNN. She held a strong command of the debate and kept both parties on topic despite their starkly differing views.
Biden and Ryan differed on just about every issue presented Thursday night, including abortion, the Afghanistan War and the economy.
"The choice is clear: a stagnant economy that promotes more government dependency or a dynamic, growing economy that promotes opportunity and jobs," Ryan said. "Mitt Romney and I will not duck the tough issues, and we will not blame others for the next four years."
Biden focused in on Romney's 47% comment. The Vice president said, "He's talking about the people that have built this country. All they're looking for is an even shot."
Both parties held their own, and the debate was much closer than the first Presidential Debate. No clear winner emerged from Thursday's debate.
]]>After three consecutive field goals, the Vikings held a 9-0 lead going into the second quarter, but Washington responded with 24 unanswered points and never looked back.
All eyes were on Robert Griffin III Sunday afternoon after Washington's sensational rookie quarterback attempted to lead his team to victory just one week after sustaining a concussion. RG3 looked impressive with two rushing touchdowns, including a 76-yard run in the fourth quarter that all but sealed the win for Washington.
The Vikings will look to rebound next week when they host the 4-2 Arizona Cardinals.
]]>Thousands of Twin Cities residents gathered Saturday night for the eighth annual Zombie Pub Crawl. Long gone are the days of just 80 to 100 participants. The Zombie Pub Crawl is an officially recognized holiday in Minneapolis after its organizers tweeted at Mayor RT Rybak.
But the event is far from spontaneous. It takes coordination between the organizers, police and local businesses to ensure safety and supplies are readily available.
"Every day I get up and it's Zombie Pub Crawl until I either have to go to bed, or I can't sleep because I'm trying to go to bed and I'm stressed about it," Co-founder Jonathan Ackerman said in a City Pages interview. "We have nightmares about zombies, but just that we're not entertaining them."