Why Netflix is spending so much money on stand-up comedy specials
It is no secret that Netflix has a vice grip on the entertainment world. The streaming service has thrown quite a bit of money into the development of scripted content, but it has also become a major...
View Article'They want to be that criminal': Pablo Escobar's son slams TV series for...
Madrid (AFP) - The son of infamous Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar slammed depictions of his father's life like those in the hit Netflix series "Narcos," saying they "glorify" criminals, in an...
View ArticleThe guy who wrote 'Logan' explains how Hollywood has fundamentally changed in...
Hugh Jackman’s new Wolverine movie, “Logan,” is a certified hit, snagging a whopping $237.8 million in its opening weekend.The R-rated “Logan” is pushing the emotional boundaries of what a blockbuster...
View ArticleNetflix is in early talks with the 'Gilmore Girls' creators for more episodes
Are more episodes of “Gilmore Girls” in store for Netflix? Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief content officer, told the U.K. Press Association that there have been “very preliminary” discussions with...
View Article33 documentaries on Netflix right now that will make you smarter
One of the great things about Netflix is that it has brought thoughtful, compelling documentaries to a much wider audience — something filmmakers could only dream of a decade ago.And with binge-worthy...
View ArticleNetflix is now more popular than DVR in America (NFLX)
Netflix has taken the next step on its unrelenting path toward world domination, having officially made its way into more American households than DVR.The news came in the results of Leichtman Research...
View ArticleHow to request a movie or TV show Netflix doesn't have
Netflix famously uses data about our viewing habits to decide which TV shows and movies to license (and to make itself).But many people don't realize that there's a direct way to tell Netflix what you...
View ArticleThe Nintendo Switch doesn't have Netflix or Hulu — here's why
Nintendo's new video game system, the Switch, isn't able to browse the internet, stream music, movies, or play any media that isn't a video game.It's a game console, first and foremost, despite its...
View Article'Iron Fist' is a fine addition to the Marvel universe but suffers from its...
The final defender has finally arrived in New York City, and he's a fine addition to the Marvel Universe.But fine is all "Iron Fist" is.Finn Jones ("Game of Thrones") plays an earnest Danny Rand...
View ArticleUnlike Netflix, HBO won't let big data decide which TV shows it makes —...
While Netflix famously mines its data to figure out which original shows it wants to make, Jeff Bewkes, the CEO of HBO parent company Time Warner, isn’t going to let that drive his decisions.“We’re...
View ArticleNintendo says Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon streaming 'will come' to the Switch...
Nintendo's new video game system, the Switch, isn't able to browse the internet, stream music, movies, or play any media that isn't a video game.It's a game console, first and foremost, despite its...
View ArticleWhy Netflix's 'Iron Fist' is a disappointing failure
Arguably, Netflix's fourth Marvel series, "Iron Fist," was the streaming company's most highly anticipated of the franchise. Under great scrutiny from critics and fans, the series definitely falls...
View Article8 of the best true crime documentaries to watch on Netflix in 2017
The INSIDER Summary: True crime documentaries focus on real stories and broad topics, often famous ones, and analyze them from a new perspective. "Making a Murderer,""The Fear of 13," and "The Ivory...
View ArticleCritics are giving Netflix its worst beating of all time for the new Marvel...
Critics are completely trashing Netflix's new Marvel show, "Iron Fist," and it is currently sitting at an insane 0% on reviews aggregator Rotten Tomatoes."Iron Fist" is Netflix's fourth Marvel series,...
View ArticleA Wall Street firm is comparing Tesla to Apple, Netflix, and Amazon — but it...
Sanford Bernstein is joining the Tesla party, initiating coverage with a target price of $250, placing the bank's analysts in the middle of the pack as far the Tesla bulls go and establishing a...
View ArticleOver 68 million people watched documentaries on Netflix in 2016 — and it's...
While Netflix is most famous for promoting the concept of "binge-watching," another area it has innovated in is helping unlock the commercial power of documentaries.From smash hit "Making a Murderer,"...
View ArticleNetflix’s takeover of American households just hit another milestone (NFLX)
In yet another sign of Netflix’s ongoing popularity, a report this week from Leichtman Research Group says that Netflix is more popular among American adults than the DVR. As this chart from Statista...
View ArticleA second season of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' is officially happening
The INSIDER Summary: Netflix announced its renewing "A Series of Unfortunate Events" for a second season.The renewal announcement came in the form of a secret message.The story picks up with...
View Article'Marvel's Iron Fist' star Finn Jones defends the Netflix show after miserable...
Most critics just hated "Marvel's Iron Fist." And now its star, Finn Jones, is living up to his superhero character and coming to the show's rescue."Well I think there’s multiple factors," Jones told...
View Article'Buffy' creator Joss Whedon explains why he doesn't like the Netflix model...
Joss Whedon has made shows people love to binge-watch on Netflix — from "Buffy" to "Firefly"— but that doesn’t mean he has to like it.Whedon, who of late has directed blockbuster films like "The...
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