Category: Netflix News
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Netflix Outage Hits Some Users
Netflix users are reporting that the service is down in some areas. Both DownDetector and Down For Everyone or Just Me detected a spike in complaints about two hours ago. A Reddit thread with nearly 450 responses have also flagged the issue, noting that Netflix keeps checking the internet connection. It’s the first outage in…
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How Netflix is Improving HDR Video to Work on All Devices
Over the last few months, Netflix rolled out a new version of HDR to optimize video quality on all devices, including TVs, mobile devices, and tablets. The format, called HDR-VMAF (Video Multimethod Assessment Fusion), uses a machine learning technology developed by Netflix called Dynamically Optimized encoding. It was designed to help Netflix offer a more…
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Netflix Will Add ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Trilogy to its Free Games Lineup in December
Rockstar Games’ blockbuster trilogy of classic Grand Theft Auto games are making their way to Netflix on December 14 as the streaming giant continues to bulk up its gaming lineup. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition includes Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The…
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The Squid Game Reality Show Dominated Netflix, and Even Revived the Popularity of the Original
“Squid Game: The Challenge,” the reality show version of the blockbuster original Korean suspense show, dominated Netflix’s viewing during the Thanksgiving break. The show, which pits 456 contestants against each other in surreal and sadistic games inspired by the original Squid Game for $4.56 million, drew the most views for an English show at 20.1…
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Disney+ Doubled Its U.S. Catalog Over the Last Two Years, But This Streaming Service Has More Than Quadrupled its Library
Streaming services like Disney+ have gotten more expensive, but many are at least offering more bang for their buck. Streaming guide Reelgood put together a breakdown of the various subscription services and their libraries, and found a virtually all of them have seen their catalogs of films and shows have grown over the years. Both…
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The Crown Debuts Part I of The Final Season With Ghost of Princess Diana, Leaving Critics Aghast
The Crown debuted the first half of its sixth and final season on Netflix on November 16. Although actress Elizabeth Debicki has been praised for her performance as Princess Diana, audiences and critics weren’t thrilled with the character’s ghostly representation in the series. The first four episodes of the final season depict events in the…
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Warner Bros. Discovery is Sending ‘Young Sheldon’ to Netflix Later This Week
Just last week, we learned that Young Sheldon, a prequel series to the CBS hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, is concluding its run next year after seven seasons. Now, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that Young Sheldon will be coming to Netflix on November 24, 2023, and was first spotted by What’s on Netflix.…
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Netflix and Amazon Subscribers Stick Around the Longest, While This Service Has the Least Loyal Customers
Netflix and Amazon, two of the oldest streaming services around, have subscribers that are willing to stick around the longest, with an average duration of more than four years, according to a study conducted by research firm Parks Associates. Netflix is the undisputed leader, with customers on average staying for more than 55 months, while…
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Star Trek: Prodigy Is Coming to Netflix Here is When Season 1 & Season 2 Will Release
Netflix is bringing the animated series Star Trek: Prodigy to its content library. During Geeked Week, the streamer’s annual event showcasing exclusive news and sneak peeks of upcoming releases. The first season is set to debut on Christmas Day. If you are excited for the yet-to-be-seen season 2 in 2024 Netflix will release season 2.…
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Netflix Focuses on Quality Over Quantity With New Film Strategy
Netflix is changing its approach to creating new content by focusing more on quality and less on quantity. The streaming giant is scaling back from producing 50 films a year to 25 to 30, focusing on solid projects with audience and potential Oscar appeal, according to Variety. One such film, Maestro, was directed, written, and…