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.

Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell Thinks VR Gaming Will Bring Arcades Back

Nolan Bushnell, the video game pioneer behind “Pong” and Atari, spoke with International Business Times about where the industry is heading.

Starry Internet Wants You To Cut The Cable Cord For Real, But Can It Deliver The Goods?

Fledgling internet provider Starry spoke with International Business Times at SXSW about its ambitious plans to upend the broadband industry.

Kodak’s Rebellious Offspring Wants To Cut Through The Social Media Clutter In The Age Of Instagram

Kodak Alaris, an Eastman Kodak spinoff, wants to redefine the brand in the age of Instagram, minus the data-mining.

Who Profits From Ad Blocking? Ethics Of ‘Acceptable Ads’ Spark Contentious Debate At SXSW 2016

A top executive at Adblock Plus on Friday vigorously defended a program that “whitelists” publishers for a fee.

Google Gets Sued Over Face Recognition, Joining Facebook And Shutterfly In Battle Over Biometric Privacy In Illinois

Google this week became the latest Silicon Valley tech giant to get sued by an Illinois resident over face-recognition technology.

Apple Boycott Threats Follow iPhone FBI Backdoor Debate, But Early Sentiment Sides With Tim Cook

Discussions around the tech company's standoff with the FBI were largely positive Wednesday, according to one analysis.

Walt Disney Company (DIS) Earnings Preview Q1 2016: ‘Star Wars’ Profits Stellar, But ESPN Still A Concern

Thanks to the latest “Star Wars” epic, CEO Bob Iger has the company's finances back on track. But its ESPN property remains a worry for investors.

NFL Cheerleader Pay: Ongoing Fight For Minimum Wage Underscores Inequality During Super Bowl 2016

Two years after a Raiderette lawsuit targeting the Raiders kicked off a debate on cheerleader pay, some say the battle has only begun.

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) Earnings Preview Q4 2015: Cord-Cutting Improves, Profits Rise, Will It Last?

The cable giant is expected to show a rise in subscribers when it reports Q4 earnings Wednesday, but a loss of 115,000 for 2015.

The Story Behind David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust Haircut, A Radical Red Revolution

In 1971, hairdresser Suzi Ronson had a client whose son David needed a trim. The rest is pop-culture history.

Netflix Inc (NFLX) Q4 2015 Earnings Preview: Could Weak US Subscriber Growth Be A Stock ‘Murderer’?

A quarterly earnings report coming Tuesday may disappoint even though the site's documentary series "Making a Murderer" has been creating buzz.

Biometrics Privacy Battle Heats Up As Shutterfly Face Recognition Lawsuit Goes Forward

An unusual Illinois privacy law is sparking lawsuits against tech companies that scan photos of people’s faces.

The Drone Industry Is Still Waiting For FAA Rules; Frustration Grows After Missed UAS Deadlines In 2015

The FAA was supposed to create a clear plan for drones by 2015. It didn’t, and some stakeholders are giving up hope.

RadioShack Antitrust Lawsuit: Sony, Samsung, Toshiba And Others Accused Of Illegal Price-Fixing Conspiracy

The liquidation trustee for the former retailer said manufacturers participated in an illegal price-fixing scheme.

Spotify Hit With Copyright Lawsuit As Debate Over Streaming Music Royalties And Mechanical Rights Heats Up

A new legal filing underscores the growing debate over how, and how much, artists will get paid in the age of streaming music.

Killing Cecil To Save Lions? Trophy Hunting Touted As Hope For Kenya Wildlife, But Conservationists See An Alternative

More than 30 years after Kenya outlawed trophy hunting, the situation for wildlife is as dire as ever. Some conservationists see hope in a new no-kill alternative.

Terrorism: French Politicians Say Extremists Should Wear Electronic Tracking Bracelets As Paris Attacks Reignite ‘Fiche S’ Debate

In the wake of the Paris attacks, French conservatives are calling for the country's 11,500 suspected extremists to be fitted with tracking devices -- or deported.

Democratic Presidential Debate 2015: Paris Attacks Could Hurt Bernie Sanders, Help Hillary Clinton In Iowa

The shift to a national security theme for Saturday's Democratic face-off will likely play to the strengths of the Vermont senator's rival, Hillary Clinton, a focus group said.

Who Is Jean Jullien? Eiffel Tower Peace Sign From French Designer Captures Mood Of Terror-Weary Paris

As carnage erupted in Paris late Friday, French designer Jean Jullien tapped into the mood of the world with his Eiffel Tower peace sign.

Bernie Sanders Really Wants Cable Companies To Let You Buy Your Own Set-Top Box

The Vermont senator and presidential hopeful is urging the FCC to address the lack of competition in the set-top-box market.

Al Jazeera America Faces Its First US Presidential Election, But Can It Cut Through The 2016 Cable News Din?

The 2-year-old news network has seen its share of internal strife. Can the 2016 White House race be its big moment?

Pitbull As Florida Ambassador? Miami Rapper A Contrast To Wholesome Orlando, And Some Floridians Say No Thanks

Pitbull was named Florida’s tourism ambassador, but many residents say the rapper is an inappropriate choice to represent the state’s diverse array of attractions.

Walt Disney Company (DIS) Earnings Preview Q4 2015: ESPN Jitters And A New ‘Star Wars’ Hope

The company is expected to report higher fourth-quarter earnings Thursday, three months after a troubling report for ESPN sent media stocks tumbling.

Hollywood Studios Are Self-Censoring Movies To Appease Communist Censors In China, Says US Report

Hoping to placate government leaders in Beijing, U.S. film studios are increasingly willing to alter the political complexion of their movies, a report says.

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) Earnings Preview: Q3 2015 Marked By Universal Hot Streak, Cable TV Angst

Bolstered by Universal’s record-breaking summer at the box office, the parent company is expected to report strong Q3 earnings despite concerns about TV's future.

How To Find The Most Popular Show: As TV Ratings Decline, Nielsen Plays Referee To An Anxious Media Industry

Seeking insights into video streaming, some media executives say the television-ratings giant Nielsen has been too slow to innovate.

Netflix Inc (NFLX) Q3 2015 Earnings: US Subscriber Growth Misses Estimates, Stock Tumbles

The TV streaming giant, which reported third-quarter earnings Wednesday, did not add as many U.S. subscribers as hoped.

Netflix Inc (NFLX) Q3 2015 Earnings Preview: Global Subscribers Soar, Profits Fall In ‘Wet Hot’ Streaming Summer

The streaming giant is expected to report lower third-quarter profits Wednesday, but as long as its subscriber base is growing, few will care.

Dish Network Blackout: Viewers Fume As Tegna-Owned NBC, CBS Stations Go Dark

Local NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox stations in multiple markets went dark Friday after Dish Network Corp. and Tegna Inc. were unable to agree on a new carriage contract.