How a Mormon-made Cold War drama got the attention of Netflix
On Friday, Netflix premiered“Granite Flats,” a TV series set in 1960s Colorado during the Cold War where not everyone in town is who they seem. The news here isn’t that the streaming service acquired...
View ArticleYou can now watch the 'Netflix for pirated movies' right from your web browser
Popcorn Time has come to be known as a sort of "Netflix for pirated movies," but until now prospective streamers always had to download the somewhat dubious Popcorn Time application to start viewing...
View ArticleThe numbers are in on how many people are using others' Netflix and Hulu...
If you're using someone else's Netflix password, you're not alone. A new report from Parks Associates, a Dallas-based market research firm, found that more than 10% of households in the U.S. that have...
View Article'Daredevil' is rated higher than 'House of Cards,' and it's getting amazing...
The new "Daredevil" show has a stunning 4.6 rating on Netflix — that's a tenth of a point higher than "House of Cards." Everyone I know loves it, including me, and I'm only on episode 6. If you're...
View ArticleHere's everything leaving Netflix in June
As summer begins, some streaming videos will come to an end. Now that June's almost here, it's time to for your monthly check-in on what movies and TV shows will be leaving Netflix. It's a relatively...
View ArticleHere's what's coming to Netflix in June
June is fast approaching, so that means there will be a slew of new movies and TV shows heading to Netflix.This coming month brings the return of "Orange is the New Black" as well as "Sense8,"...
View ArticleNetflix is getting a new design next month — here's what it looks like (NFLX)
Netflix is getting a new design for its streaming website that makes the browsing experience a lot more enjoyable. It's expected to launch sometime in June.For starters, Netflix is getting rid of its...
View ArticleBill Murray is making a Christmas special on Netflix and it looks perfect
Bill Murray may be more myth than man at this point.He has been known to crash random events, such as bachelor parties. Dozens of stories have been shared online, and many of them sound almost too good...
View ArticleNetflix tested preferences by showing users fake TV shows and ratings
Over the next few weeks Netflix will be rolling out a completely redesigned website. This is the first time in four years that the TV and movie streaming site has made a big update to its homepage.But...
View ArticleThe first photos of the 'Wet Hot American Summer' TV series are here and...
When "Wet Hot American Summer" was first released in 2001, it was a critically pannedbox office flop, grossing just $295.2 million during its entire theatrical run.Fourteen years later, it is a cult...
View ArticleNetflix is thinking about getting rid of star ratings
Netflix is thinking about offing one of the oldest and most ubiquitous features associated with movies and TV shows: star ratings.The company has been testing user preferences for years now, trying to...
View Article'Daredevil' is the top-rated show on Netflix, and these highlights show why
Marvel's "Daredevil" is the top-rated show on Netflix Instant!At 4.6 out of 5 stars, it is a tenth of a point higher than "House of Cards,""Breaking Bad," and "Sherlock" (tied only with "Alive Inside,"...
View ArticleThe cheapest way to see all the blockbusters coming out this summer
The prevalence of video-on-demand is causing box office profits to decrease, especially in North America. One company is giving consumers an incentive to keep going to the multiplex. MoviePass is a...
View ArticleI just finished Marvel's new 'Daredevil' series and was completely blown away
"Daredevil" is the best superhero adaptation on screen since "The Dark Knight."It's true.I just finished watching the entire Netflix series, "Daredevil," and it was quite a ride. I am by no means a...
View ArticleCharter and Time Warner Cable's endgame: Streaming TV
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Charter executives are exploring whether to launch an online video service as part of its combination with larger rival Time Warner Cable, in what would be an unprecedented move in...
View Article12 documentaries on Netflix that will make you smarter about business
Here's a quick and fun way to enrich your business knowledge: streaming documentaries on Netflix.The online movie and TV service has a vast cache of business and tech documentaries that anyone with a...
View ArticleA wildly popular Google Chrome extension was being used as a giant botnet
One of the most popular Chrome extensions is selling its users' bandwidth, largely without their knowledge — and it can be used by hackers to maliciously attack websites.Hola is a VPN — a "virtual...
View ArticleNetflix is experimenting with promos you would have to sit through before...
The next time you settle down to stream something on Netflix, you may first see a promo for the new season of "Orange is the New Black" or Marvel's "Daredevil."Netflix, the largest subscription...
View ArticleThe 10 things in advertising you need to know today (NFLX, AAPL, WPPGY)
Good morning! Here's everything you need to know in the world of advertising today.1. These are the 10 biggest executive perks packages in advertising. Private jet travel, golden coffins, company cars...
View Article'Arrested Development' producer says Season 5 will premiere next year on Netflix
There's a light at the end of the tunnel for "Arrested Development" fans waiting for a new season of the cult comedy.Producer Brian Grazer said that the series is set to begin production for Season 5...
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