Barack Obama


Obamas make first hire for Netflix production outfit

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have made the first hire for Higher Ground Productions, the entity through which they will produce content for Netflix. Priya Swaminathan, a veteran entertainment executive, will work closely with the duo on new Hollywood projects, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It is not yet clear […]

Obamas team up with Netflix for films and TV series

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have unveiled plans to make films and TV series with Netflix. The Obamas have established a company called Higher Ground Productions as the entity through which they will produce content for Netflix. Under this banner, they will produce a mix of content, including scripted series, […]

Barack Obama in talks with Netflix

Former US President Barack Obama is set to produce a series of high-profile series for SVOD service Netflix, according to reports. According to the New York Times citing people familiar with the situation, Obama is in “advanced negotiations” with the streamer. Signing a former president would arguably be Netflix’s biggest ever coup, eclipsing big bucks […]

Obama backs FCC proposal to ‘unlock the box’

US president Barack Obama has backed plans by regulator the FCC to allow software, devices, and other solutions to compete with the set-top boxes. A post on the official White House website confirmed that the President and his administration are calling on the Federal Communications Commission to open up set-top cable boxes to competition, letting […]

US cable and telcos angrily reject Obama net neutrality call

US cable and telecom operators have responded angrily to President Barack Obama’s call for the strongest form of net neutrality and the implementation of new regulations to ensure that all internet traffic should be given equal treatment.  Obama has called for a reclassification of broadband providers as common carriers under Title II of the country’s […]