The 18 worst new TV shows of the year so far, according to critics
With more A-list stars, directors, and producers creating television than ever before, many are calling this the next golden age of TV. But regardless of who's involved, there are bound to be some...
View ArticleWhat your favorite streaming service says about you — from Netflix to HBO to...
Netflix grabs the headlines when it comes to streaming video challenging traditional TV, but a bunch of upstart services have begun to snag real audiences as well.After a slow start, HBO Now has over...
View ArticleNetflix has a new movie boss, and will pump out 30 original films this year
Netflix is going to release a whopping 30 original films this year, and it just hired superstar producer and former Universal executive Scott Stuber to run its movie business.Stuber has produced movies...
View Article13 subscription services you can try right now for free
It seems like the world is dominated by subscription services nowadays. Instead of owning your favorite movies, songs and TV shows, you now have access to all the movies, songs and TV shows.That said,...
View ArticleNetflix says it could start giving you different versions of a show depending...
Netflix wants to recut some of its original shows and movies so that they'll be better to watch on your smartphone, the company's head of product, Neil Hunt, said in a press briefing.“It’s not...
View ArticleApple, Google, Facebook, and Netflix back away from fighting Trump's new...
Apple, Google and Facebook are among more than 60 technology companies that appear to have backed away from the legal fight against U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban, deciding not...
View ArticleNetflix rules the list of streaming shows that have captured the public...
Streaming services from Hulu to Amazon Prime Video to CBS All Access are now making original shows — but Netflix is still the undisputed king.In 2016, out of the top 12 streaming shows that got the...
View ArticleNetflix reportedly pays seven-figures for a Navy SEAL drama starring Tom Hardy
Andrew Dominik hasn’t made a feature film since 2012’s “Killing Them Softly,” but that’s all about to change in a very big way.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dominik is set to direct Tom Hardy in...
View ArticleNetflix will kill its 5-star rating system in favor of 'thumbs-up,...
Netflix will replace its five-star rating system with a "thumbs up, thumbs down" one in the coming weeks, the company told reporters Thursday.Last January, Netflix CPO Neil Hunt told Business Insider...
View ArticleCritics are throwing daggers at Netflix's 'hammy' and 'uninspired' new show...
Netflix's fourth Marvel series, "Iron Fist," was arguably the streaming company's most highly anticipated of the "Defenders" franchise. With such high expectations for the show, critics weighed in with...
View ArticleSome lucky Netflix members have a cool new 'skip intro' button to make...
Some Netflix members are discovering a new time-saving option that could improve binge-watching on the streaming service.For viewers who are binge-watching a show, it can be annoying to have to watch...
View ArticleYouTube's CEO praised Netflix for pushing the tech industry to be better for...
YouTube and Netflix are battling over the attention of viewers, especially younger ones, but they can still recognize when each other are doing good work.In a Vanity Fair op-ed this week about gender...
View ArticleLa Liga president foresees Netflix presence (NFLX)
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence "Digital Media Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here.Javier Tebas, the president of Spain’s top soccer division La Liga, is...
View ArticleBehind-the-scenes secrets from the hit 'Great British Baking Show'
"The Great British Baking Show" is perhaps the most soothing show on TV.Inspired by village baking competitions, "The Great British Baking Show"— or "The Great British Bake Off"as it's known across the...
View Article'Iron Fist' creator thinks fans shouldn't care that the hero 'isn't Oriental'...
The INSIDER SummaryMarvel's newest Netflix series "Iron Fist" was released March 17 to the streaming site.Since last February, fans have been upset with the casting of Finn Jones in the lead role of a...
View ArticleWhy Dave Chappelle says he made 2 new Netflix specials: 'Money'
On Tuesday's “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” comedian Dave Chappelle opened up about why he made not just one, but two new comedy specials for Netflix.The specials are his first in 13 years, and they made their...
View ArticleHere's everything leaving Netflix in April that you need to watch
Netflix has released the batch of titles that will be removed from its streaming service in April, and it's time to say bye to some classics.The John Hughes comedy "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," along...
View ArticleHere's everything coming to Netflix in April
April is bringing new movies and television to Netflix, including some classic films and a slew of original content.It includes classics like "Schindler's List," comfort food like "The Great British...
View ArticleTV is in for a huge battle over the next few years — here's why
There is a huge age divide in the amount of live TV Americans watch, versus how much they consume digital media, according to comScore's new cross-platform report.ComScore looked at the total amount of...
View ArticleThis app lets you instantly turn your DVD collection into your own personal...
If, like me, your DVD collection is languishing unwatched because you don’t have a DVD player or a disc drive on your laptop, Walmart’s Vudu has a solution.On Thursday, Vudu announced that its app will...
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