Netflix Chief Ted Sarandos Fires Back At ‘Cuties’ Controversy: “It’s Surprising In 2020 America That We’re Having A Discussion About Censoring Storytelling”

CancelNetflix hashtag jumped to the top of Twitter’s trending section as some users complained the French film, which had just hit the service, depicted a hyper-sexualized view of minors and promoted pedophilia.

Matthew McConaughey has lived a colorful life — and he details his childhood, career and marriage to Camila Alves in his new book, Greenlights.The 50-year-old actor was born in Texas to James McConaughey and Mary Kathlene McCabe in 1969.“I am the youngest brother of three and the son of parents who were twice divorced and thrice married, to each other,” McConaughey wrote in his memoir, released on Tuesday, October 20. “My dad wasn’t there the day I was born.

A Texas Air Force base shut down one of its entrances Monday after a bomb-sniffing dog alerted authorities to a suspicious package inside a commercial truck, officials said.  The south gate at the Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, 205 miles northwest of Austin, was closed just after 12 p.m. out of "an abundance of caution," base officials told Fox News.  The military working dog alerted authorities to the package, which was inside a commercial vehicle entering the installation.

pic.twitter.com/J1JyXkpsxKWhen I came to Texas, Johnny Bush was The King of the Texas Dance Halls and Shuffles! A great Singer, Writer, Stylist and musician. And a funny and caring Man.

James Van Der Beek is addressing his family’s surprise move to Texas at the end of September.

James Van Der Beek and his family have arrived at their new home in Texas.  Earlier this month, the 43-year-old actor revealed that he, his wife Kimberly, their kids -- Olivia, 10, Joshua, 8, Annabel Leah, 6, Emilia, 4, and Gwendolyn, 2 -- and their four dogs were leaving Los Angeles.  In an Oct. 1 Instagram post, Van Der Beek said that they'd be taking the scenic route, and had embarked on a 10-day road trip.

James Van Der Beek, wife Kimberly, their five kids — Olivia, 10, Joshua, 8, Annabel, 6,  Emilia, 4, Gwendolyn, 2 — and new pups have arrived at their new home.The actor posted a series of photos on his Instagram on Tuesday, reflecting on the «drastic changes» he and his family have had in the last 10 months, as they start a new life in a new town.«And… we’ve landed.

Netflix boss Ted Sarandos has defended Cuties, calling the film “misunderstood”.Following an indictment from a Texas grand jury for the film’s “lewd” depiction of children, Sarandos said Cuties was “very misunderstood” in the US.The film, released last month, focuses on 11-year-old Amy who finds herself caught between the traditional Muslim values of her family and her newfound ambition to join an all-girls dance troupe.Speaking at the virtual Mipcom market, Sarandos said, per Deadline: “It’s a

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has brushed off a Texas grand jury indictment of Cuties (Mignonnes), French director Maïmouna Doucouré's indie film that has generated controversy on the streaming platform for its depiction of prepubescent girls. "Frankly, I'm surprised there hasn't been more discussion about the First Amendment implications of this film.

Sen.Ted Cruz, R-Texas, mocked former Sen. Al Franken after Franken advertised a satirical “I hate Ted Cruz” pint glass in a promotion for his new podcast.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterWoodville is a small town in the forestland of East Texas. With a population of about 2,500, it is home to the Tyler County courthouse, where two circuit judges split their time with other counties.Woodville is, in other words, an unlikely place for a culture war over a French movie.But on Tuesday, Lucas Babin, Tyler County’s criminal district attorney, announced that he had indicted Netflix on a charge of distributing lewd content.

AUSTIN, Texas -- A Texas grand jury has indicted streaming giant Netflix for promoting French film “Mignonnes,” or “Cuties,” which the court says depicts lewd visuals of children.The movie received backlash before its release because of a movie poster that went viral for its provocative depiction of its young female actors. The criticism continued after its release in September, including outrage from U.S.

The war on Cuties has reached the courtroom!

A grand jury in Texas has indicted Netflix over its controversial film, “Cuties”. The streaming service is being charged with promotion of lewd visual material depicting children, ET confirms.

Netflix is facing criminal charges in Texas for the “lewd” depiction of children in Maïmouna Doucouré’s film Cuties.The film, released last month, focuses on 11-year-old Amy who finds herself caught between the traditional Muslim values of her family and her newfound ambition to join an all-girls dance troupe.Netflix has been indicted by the state of Texas, as confirmed in a document shared by State Representative Matt Schaefer on Twitter.His description reads: “Netflix, Inc.