US streaming outpaces cable, broadcast TV for 1st time ever in July
“It was inevitable,” one professor of television studies said. “I knew it had to happen, but I didn't know it would happen as quickly as it did.”
Netflix CEO predicts linear TV downfall within the next decade
Netflix said the company drew more TV viewing time than any other outlet during the 2021-2022 TV season.
Netflix expanding password-sharing crackdown with new test
The feature will roll out for testing in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala on Aug. 22.
Netflix chooses Microsoft for ad-supported subscription plan
Netflix is soon adding a lower-priced, ad-supported plan to its list of subscription options — something the streaming giant had been hesitant to do in the past.
‘Tiger King’ star trafficked endangered animals, prosecutors say
"Tiger King" star Bhagavan "Doc" Antle has been charged with buying or selling endangered lemurs, cheetahs, and a chimpanzee without the proper paperwork, federal prosecutors in South Carolina said Thursday.
After mass layoffs, Netflix to add cheaper ad-supported tier to streaming service
In the first quarter of 2022, Netflix reported a loss of 200,000 subscribers, its first decline in over a decade.
2 actors from Netflix series 'The Chosen One' killed when crew van crashes
Two actors on the Netflix series The Chosen One were killed and six other cast or crew members were injured after the van they were riding in crashed.
Netflix announces 'Squid Game' reality show with $4.56 million prize
"Squid Game: The Challenge" will feature 456 real-life players competing in "Squid Game"-inspired games. Casting for the show is now open.
Netflix explores livestreaming with plans to launch unscripted content, events
While the streaming company is currently in the early stages of development, its efforts are concentrated on unscripted content and live events.
Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber losses
Netflix said the positions represent 2% of the streaming company’s total workforce, which includes nearly 11,000 employees. Most of the employees were U.S.-based.
Netflix tells employees to quit if they’re offended by new culture memo
'Not everyone will like — or agree with — everything on our service,' the memo states.
Norm Macdonald’s secret, final standup special coming to Netflix
The iconic comedian originally planned to film the special in front of a live audience, but COVID-19 had other plans.
‘That ’90s Show’: Netflix brings back stars of ‘That ’70s Show’ for new spinoff
A new reboot coming to Netflix will bring most of the old Point Place crew back together again.
Netflix says more than 100M households share passwords
Netflix said more than 100 million households are using a shared password. The announcement comes after shares fell, heading for the worst day on record Wednesday.
Netflix considers lower-price plan with ads amid drop in subscribers
Netflix is open to a lower-price tier with advertising as the company grapples with a drop in subscribers. Other looming changes include minimizing password sharing.
‘Double Thumbs Up’: Netflix rolls out new feature to ‘fine-tune’ options
The streaming giant wants to know if you really love a show or movie.
Netflix to launch test that requires subscribers to pay for users outside household
Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.
Netflix brings back comedy series 'Servant of the People' starring Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
"Servant of the People," the popular series that launched Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s political career, is available again on Netflix.
Shelter dog turned K-9 hero inspires Netflix movie
There’s a K-9 dog in Rhode Island that has such a remarkable storied past, she’s inspired a Netflix movie. You can watch the trailer here.
Netflix, TikTok block services in Russia amid media crackdown
Netflix said it was suspending its service in Russia but didn’t provide additional details.