SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix’s video subscription service lost 800,000 customers in the third quarter —the biggest exodus in its history— even as its earnings rose 65 percent. The losses were larger than management had previously warned. The unwelcome surprise, contained ...

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Lou Hurwitz has been an administrative law judge for more than 21 years. But he’s also been a lab technician. And a police sergeant. And a low-ranking staffer in the U.S. Senate. At least, he was until those scenes got ...

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Hunt Valley is about to be invaded by monsters. The Monster-Mania convention this year will feature a tribute to the “Friday the 13th” franchise, with a guest list of more than a dozen actors from the film series. Mingle with ...

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It’s back again! The Maryland Film Festival is here for our viewing pleasure Thursday through Sunday. Tickets are $10 for most screenings, so get them soon after checking out the great schedule. John Waters will be presenting “Domaine,” while Animal ...

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As you may know, one of the great directors, Sidney Lumet, passed away over the weekend at the age of 86. Lumet was known for films such as 1976’s “Network” and 1975’s “Dog Day Afternoon,” but he also directed many ...

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The Rocket Man will make his appearance Saturday at 1st Mariner Arena for a jukebox performance of all his greatest hits. Tickets range from $29 to $149, which isn’t so bad, considering that it’s Elton John. AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center in ...

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WASHINGTON — New Internet video services from companies such as Netflix and Apple are offering a glimpse of a home entertainment future that doesn’t include a pricey monthly cable bill. To challenge the cable TV industry’s dominance in the living ...

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NEW YORK — Lions Gate is offering to combine its business with MGM in a deal supported by billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who owns stakes in both studios. Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. said Tuesday it has sent a proposal for ...

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Next Friday, the first step in the renovation of the storied Senator Theatre will take place when it will start showing movies again, starting with the new release “Red.” The Senator last showed a movie in July after the new ...

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NEW YORK — Troubled video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and said it plans to keep stores and kiosks open as it reorganizes. In a submission to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of ...

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