Bird Box
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Netflix says Lac-Mégantic footage will be removed from ‘Bird Box’ movieAfter initially refusing, Netflix has agreed to remove images of the 2013 Lac-Mégantic disaster from its blockbuster film, "Bird Box.''EntertainmentMar 14, 2019
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Canadian MPs demand compensation over Netflix use of Lac-Mégantic imagesCanadian members of Parliament have passed a unanimous motion condemning Netflix for using images of the Lac-Megantic rail disaster in fictional dramas and demanding financial compensation for the Quebec community for using the tragic images without consent.CanadaJan 30, 2019
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Netflix apologizes to Lac-Megantic for using footage of fatal 2013 explosion in ‘Bird Box’The company says it had not been aware of the source of the footage used briefly in the hit movie 'Bird Box' and the series 'Travelers.'CanadaJan 22, 2019
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Quebec minister demands Netflix remove Lac-Mégantic images from productionsThe images used in Netflix productions were taken from real-life footage of one of the deadliest disasters in recent Canadian history.CanadaJan 19, 2019
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Netflix has no plans to cut Lac-Mégantic rail disaster scene from ‘Bird Box’ despite outcryNetflix's post-apocalyptic survival film "Bird Box" is drawing criticism for using footage of a real fiery train disaster but the streaming giant has no plans to remove it.CanadaJan 17, 2019
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Netflix accused of using footage of Lac-Mégantic disaster in ‘Bird Box’Lac-Mégantic Mayor Julie Morin wants the streaming service to take a look at its movie and TV catalogue to make sure no other production is using images of the tragedy.CanadaJan 15, 2019
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Teen attempts ‘Bird Box’ challenge while driving and crashes into another car: policeA Utah teenager crashed into another car when she covered her eyes as part of the so-called "Bird Box challenge," police said.WorldJan 14, 2019
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YouTuber Jake Paul walks through traffic, drives blindfolded in ‘Bird Box’ challengeJake Paul posted an 11-minute video to YouTube on Monday that started off with him trying to drive a car out of a driveway while blindfolded.EntertainmentJan 9, 2019
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Visually impaired community discourages ‘Bird Box challenge’The Bird Box challenge shows people trying to pull off different stunts while blindfolded- often in public and dangerous situations.CanadaJan 4, 2019
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Netflix urges people to stop hurting themselves with ‘Bird Box’ challengeStories have been surfacing of people harming themselves or others by walking around blindfolded, like Sandra Bullock's 'Bird Box' character.EntertainmentJan 2, 2019
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