Category: Netflix News
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Netflix Will Include Games in Subscriptions at No Additional Cost
Along with reporting on subscriber numbers and revenue, Netflix used its Q2 letter to shareholders to address reports that the streamer will be getting into gaming. “We’re also in the early stages of further expanding into games, building on our earlier efforts around interactivity (eg, Black Mirror Bandersnatch) and our Stranger Things games. We view…
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Netflix Finished Q2 with 209 Million Subscribers
Netflix reported its Q2 earnings Tuesday. In a letter to shareholders, the streaming giant reported that it added 1.54 million subscribers worldwide for the second quarter which ended on June 30. Netflix saw an increase in revenue for the quarter, with an increase of 19% year over year to $7.3 billion, while operating income rose…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video the Week of July 19, 2021
We’re more than halfway through July now, and to be honest, it’s kind of a sparse week on some of these streamers. But what is coming will be enough to keep you entertained for the next seven days. Get ready for the strangest dating reality show you’ve probably ever seen. Netflix is debuting Sexy Beasts…
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Production on ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 is Up and Running Again After a Quick Covid Delay
Production for season 2 of Netflix’s Bridgerton series took a slight pause this week after a positive Covid test from someone on set. But now, filming is back up and running as of Friday, so no real delays can be expected in the release date of January 21, 2021. The Netflix crew began production on…
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Netflix’s Market Share Lead Continues to Shrink
As a true pioneer in the world of streaming, Netflix has remained a constant leader when it comes to streaming service market share. But what once was a wide margin has now narrowed to a mere 8% lead over its next biggest contender, Amazon Prime Video. According to data from JustWatch, Netflix closed Q2 of…
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Netflix Adds Two New Features for Kids and Parents
Netflix is making it easier for kids to find new shows and movies and for parents to stay on top of what their kids are watching, with the addition of two new features. For the kids, Netflix is launching Top 10 rows to make content discovery easier. Like the Top 10 rows on the regular…
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Universal Animated Films Will Now Land on Netflix After Their Peacock Window
Netflix announced a new multi-year licensing deal with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group that will bring Animated Universal films to Netflix after their 4-month window on Peacock. This expands on a current deal between Netflix and Universal but now includes DreamWorks Animation titles as well. In addition to new releases, Netflix will also license rights to…
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2021 Emmy Nominations are Flooded with Streaming Originals Including ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ and More
The 2021 Emmy Nominations are in, and streaming services are making their mark more than ever. Streaming services have been going all out with content over the past few years, and this year the nominations are mostly dominated by original streaming series. Netflix’s The Crown and Disney+’s The Mandalorian were frontrunners with 24 nominations each,…
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Netflix’s ‘Sweet Tooth’ Tops Nielsen’s Overall List Thanks to a Wide Demographic Appeal
Netflix and Disney+ cleaned house this week with the most titles on Nielsen’s top 10 streaming lists, including Original, Acquired, and Movie titles. Netflix held the top overall spot with Sweet Tooth which pulled in an impressive 1,434 minutes of viewing time for the week ending June 13. The fantasy drama is based on the…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video the Week of July 12, 2021
It’s hard to believe it’s been just one week since the holiday weekend of July 4, but here we are, starting a new week of incoming titles to the big three streaming services. Netflix is getting the third and final installment of its Fear Street saga, and let’s just say if you thought 1994 and…