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Netflix CEO defends Dave Chappelle special amid criticism: “Stand-up exists to push boundaries”

12.10.2021 - 00:47

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criticised by the LGBTQ community over several jokes featured in his special The Closer, where he labelled himself “team TERF” when discussing the controversy surrounding Harry Potter author JK Rowling.In a memo sent after Netflix’s quarterly business review and obtained by Variety, Sarandos offered advice on how managers should handle upset employees and talent critical of Chappelle’s jokes.“Chappelle is one of the most popular stand-up comedians today, and we have a long standing deal with him,” the memo reads. “His last special Sticks & Stones also controversial, is our most watched, stickiest, and most award winning stand-up special to date.“As with our other talent, we work hard to support their creative freedom – even though this.

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16.10.2021 / 20:41

Hannah Gadsby Slams Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos for Defending Dave Chappelle

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16.10.2021 / 00:53

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The Closer.A Bloomberg report published on Wednesday (October 13) stated Netflix spent $24.1million on The Closer and $23.6million on the comedian’s 2019 special, Sticks & Stones, comparing them to the $3.9million spent for Bo Burnham’s Inside and Squid Game’s $21.4million.From internal documents seen by the publication, the Sticks & Stones special was measured as having an “impact value” of $19.4million by Netflix, meaning it cost more than the value it generated.In a statement released to NME, a Netflix spokesperson said: “We have let go of an employee for sharing confidential, commercially sensitive information outside the company.

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15.10.2021 / 23:03

Netflix Fires Employee for Leaking Financial Info on Dave Chappelle’s ‘Sticks & Stones’ Special

leaked internal documents to Bloomberg regarding the cost of Dave Chappelle’s “Sticks & Stones” comedy special.“We have let go of an employee for sharing confidential, commercially sensitive information outside the company. We understand this employee may have been motivated by disappointment and hurt with Netflix, but maintaining a culture of trust and transparency is core to our company,” a Netflix spokesperson said.Netflix did not identify the employee’s identify who was fired.

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15.10.2021 / 21:59

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15.10.2021 / 21:45

Netflix Fires Employee for Sharing Confidential Data With Reporter About Dave Chappelle Stand-Up Special

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorNetflix has terminated an unidentified staff members who shared “commercially sensitive information” with a news organization, violating the streamer’s policies.“We have let go an employee for sharing confidential, commercially sensitive information outside the company,” a Netflix spokesperson said in a statement to Variety.

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15.10.2021 / 20:37

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15.10.2021 / 18:29

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15.10.2021 / 13:45

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15.10.2021 / 12:53

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Netflix CEO Continues To Defend Dave Chappelle And Says ‘The Closer’ Jokes Won’t “Directly Translate To Real-World Harm”

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Ted Sarandos Doubles Down on Dave Chappelle Defense: ‘Content Doesn’t Directly Translate to Real-World Harm’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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14.10.2021 / 02:21

Netflix Trans Employees and Allies Plan Walkout in Protest of Dave Chappelle Special

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12.10.2021 / 16:31

Damon Wayans says Dave Chappelle ‘freed the slaves’ with Netflix special

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12.10.2021 / 03:09

GLAAD Urges Netflix To Condemn Hateful Content & Live Up “To Their Own Standards” Amid Dave Chappelle Controversy

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Trans Netflix worker who spoke out on Dave Chappelle special suspended

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nypost.com

11.10.2021 / 23:39

Netflix CEO won’t cancel Chappelle: Controversial stand-up is ‘artistic freedom’

controversial new stand-up special “The Closer,” Variety reported. Many critics have slammed the 48-year-old’s latest special and urged viewers to cancel him for his controversial remarks about transgender people.“Chappelle is one of the most popular stand-up comedians today, and we have a long-standing deal with him.

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11.10.2021 / 22:45

Netflix Suspends Three Employees for Crashing Leadership Event Amid Dave Chappelle Controversy

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11.10.2021 / 21:50

Dave Chappelle’s Latest Netflix Special Doesn’t Cross “The Line On Hate,” Ted Sarandos Says Despite Controversy; Staffer Who Criticized Trans Remarks In ‘The Closer’ Suspended

A Netflix engineer who was critical on social media about trans remarks Dave Chappelle made in his controversial The Closer has been suspended by the streamer, as Ted Sarandos declares the company “don’t believe” GLAAD slamned special crosses “the line on hate.”

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11.10.2021 / 21:41

Netflix's CEO Defends Dave Chappelle Amid Backlash Over 'The Closer'

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11.10.2021 / 21:29