Christopher Zara

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Christopher Zara is the deputy editor of media and culture. He joined IBT in June 2012. He was previously managing editor of Show Business, a magazine for New York City's performing arts industry. His writing has also appeared in the Independent, Salon, Newsweek, Mental Floss, Emmy magazine and elsewhere. Zara’s book "Tortured Artists" was released in 2012 by F+W Media and internationally by Burda Publishing in 2015. Email him at c.zara@ibtimes.com.

Netflix (NFLX) Expanding To France, Germany, Other European Countries, But Faces Competition From Amazon (AMZN)

The rapidly expanding video-streaming company announced plans to launch its service in six more European countries later this year.

Comcast (CMCSA) Annual Shareholder Meeting: Protests Planned For Philadelphia In Wake Of Proposed TWC Merger

Opposed to the proposed Comcast-TWC merger, consumer advocates are taking to the streets on Wednesday outside the cable giant’s annual shareholder meeting.

Cable Bills Rising: Amid Comcast-TWC Merger Scrutiny, FCC Media Bureau Report Shows Pay-TV Price Hikes Outpacing Inflation

According to a new report from the FCC, the average bill for basic cable in the United States rose four times the rate of inflation

AT&T-DirecTV Merger Rekindles Speculation About Dish Network And Sprint Or T-Mobile Alliance

News that AT&T will merge with DirecTV has rekindled speculation that Dish Network will forge an alliance with Sprint or T-Mobile.

Why Is AT&T Buying DirecTV? With A Bigger Comcast Looming, Mobile And TV Industries Are Converging

To compete with Comcast, AT&T is dialing up the satellite-TV company to the tune of $48.5 billion. Is it a smart merger or a wrong number?

Amazon (AMZN) Takes More Heat For Boy Scouts Support: Openly Gay Teen Pascal Tessier To Deliver Petition To Seattle HQ

Pascal Tessier, who believes the BSA’s anti-gay policy violates Amazon’s terms, plans to deliver 120,000 petition signatures to Amazon's headquarters.

Ringling Bros. Elephant Lawsuit: Is Legal Vindication For A Circus A Blow For Animal Rights?

Hampered by a reputation for extreme tactics, the animal-rights movement loses a 14-year court battle with one of its biggest targets.

Comcast, AT&T Lag Behind Google, Yahoo And Microsoft In Protecting Your Data From US Government, Says EFF Report

Comcast has said it considers itself a tech company, but it’s still not acting like one in protecting user data from government intrusion.

The End Of Pay Secrecy? Jill Abramson Firing Underscores Debate Over Salary Transparency, And Some Diehard Capitalists Say It’s About Time

Would U.S. workers be better off if everyone knew everyone else’s salary? At some companies, pay transparency policies are already being tried -- and they’re working.

Comcast Data Cap: Controversial Usage-Based Billing Plan Reportedly Comes To Light At MoffettNathanson Summit

Comcast lobbyist David Cohen said the company could roll out controversial “usage-based billing” to all customers in five years.

Dean Baquet New York Times: Black Media Groups Applaud Diversity As Twitter Journalists Snicker Over Wall-Punching Rep

Black media groups on Thursday applauded the appointment of Dean Baquet the first African-American to lead the New York Times, who is replacing Jill Abramson, the first woman to fill the role.

Starbucks (SBUX) Trademark Enforcement: When A Cease-And-Desist Letter Is Also A Promotional Opportunity

Hoping to capitalize on Starbucks’ aggressive tactics, an author is awaiting a cease-and-desist letter that may never come. Is the coffee giant catching on?

Jill Abramson Leaving The New York Times In Surprise Exit, Replaced By Managing Editor Dean Baquet

The first female top editor at the New York Times is leaving after only three years on the job, the company announced on Wednesday.

Google EU Ruling: ‘Right To Be Forgotten’ Decision Underscores Differences In US, Europe Data Privacy Laws

Tuesday’s “right to be forgotten” ruling underscores significant differences in data privacy laws in the U.S. and Europe.

Why Are TV Shows Canceled So Quickly? Fans Mourn Death Of ‘Surviving Jack,’ ‘Believe’ And Others As Networks Prepare For Upfronts Week NYC

Broadcast networks canceled more than a dozen shows last week, many of which barely survived a season. Are execs out of patience, or just ideas?

Net Neutrality FCC 2014: Tom Wheeler Reportedly Revamping Rules, But Clutching To Internet Toll Booth

New rules will reportedly prohibit Internet slow lanes but still allow companies to pay a toll for faster service.

Obama Wal-Mart Backlash: Workers Protest President For Touting ‘Greenwashing’ Retail Giant As Environmentally Friendly

The president appeared at a Wal-Mart to tout new environmental initiatives, but critics say the retail giant is just "greenwashing."

Mother’s Day 2014: Successful YouTube Mom Vloggers Redefine Staying At Home

For some moms, making YouTube videos is a full-time job, but will their kids grow up to regret the accidental fame?

HGTV Boycott: Christian Activists Attack Network’s Decision To Ax Show Following David and Jason Benham Homophobia Flap

Christian activists are up in arms following HGTV’s decision not to move forward with a show starring the Benham Brothers, who have reported ties to anti-gay extremism.

Eurovision 2014, Russia And Ukraine: Tensions Rise As Tolmachevy Sisters, Mariya Yaremchuk Make Finals

Performers from Russia and Ukraine are among those competing in the semifinals for the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen this year.

Google Autocomplete Still Blocking ‘Bisexual’: LGBT Advocates Fight For Fair Treatment Of Search Terms

Google’s predictive search bar still blocks the word “bisexual” and LGBT advocates are fed up.

Kids Tell McDonald’s To Stop Marketing To Kids: Ahead Of Shareholder Meeting, Video Criticizes Celebrity Fast Food Endorsements

In a video launched by advocacy group CAI, kids take McDonald’s to task for using big celebrities to sell Big Macs.

Net Neutrality Protest? Proposed FCC Rules Spark Some Criticism, But Widespread SOPA-Style Protest May Not Materialize

The FCC is set to vote next week on rules that could fundamentally change the Internet. Will major sites like Wikipedia and Reddit go dark in protest?