Breaking Bad Didn't Break The Bank For Netflix: Series Star Aaron Paul Made $0 From Streaming Company
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Aaron Paul, star of the series 'Breaking Bad', revealed that he received no compensation from Netflix for the show's streaming success. The series, originally from Sony Group Corp and aired on AMC, a unit of AMC Networks Inc, was acquired by Netflix after its third season. This revelation comes amid an ongoing double strike in Hollywood, with writers and actors demanding fair wages from streaming services and media companies. Netflix ended Q2 with 238.39 million global paid subscribers.
September 05, 2023 | 5:20 pm
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'Breaking Bad', aired on AMC, a unit of AMC Networks Inc, was acquired by Netflix after its third season. The lack of compensation for star Aaron Paul could reflect negatively on AMC.
As the network that aired 'Breaking Bad', AMC could face backlash and potential reputational damage due to the lack of compensation for star Aaron Paul.
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Netflix, which streamed 'Breaking Bad', did not compensate star Aaron Paul for the show's success. This could negatively impact the company's reputation amid ongoing labor disputes in Hollywood.
The news directly implicates Netflix in a high-profile labor dispute, which could harm its reputation and potentially its stock price in the short term.
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'Breaking Bad', originally from Sony Group Corp, was acquired by Netflix after its third season. The lack of compensation for star Aaron Paul could reflect negatively on Sony.
As the original producer of 'Breaking Bad', Sony could face backlash and potential reputational damage due to the lack of compensation for star Aaron Paul.
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