Category: Netflix
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Ouch! These Streaming Originals Are Nominated for Worst Picture in the Annual Razzies
It’s that time of year again for the annual Golden Raspberry Awards, and this year’s list includes some noms for streaming originals like Hubie Halloween, 365 Days, The Wrong Missy, and more. In case you’re unfamiliar with The Razzies, this is one award you do not want to brag about winning. Unlike other awards shows,…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Netflix Tests Ways to Thwart Password Sharing and More
This week, we saw Netflix trying out ways to reduce password sharing, fuboTV testing new plans, and Roku getting into the exclusive content game. Elsewhere, we learned more about parental controls on Google TV and Disney announced a new deal with the NHL. Here’s what happened in the world of cord cutting and streaming. Breaking…
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Survey: 54% of Netflix Users are Likely to Cancel if They Can’t Share Passwords
Recently, Netflix users have noticed a new tactic the streamer is using to crack down on password sharing. Subscribers have been seeing an onscreen prompt to send a verification code to ensure it’s really their account they’re using. While this might be a necessary move for Netflix who could be losing up as much as…
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Netflix is Trying a New Tactic in Preventing Password Sharing
A Netflix subscriber shared a screenshot on Twitter, showing that the streaming service is making a move to crack down on password sharing. The message asks the user if they live in the same household as the account owner, with a prompt to enter a code delivered via text or email. The Streamable was first…
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Almost 30% of Viewers Would Sign Up for a Streaming Service Just to Watch Old Reruns
There’s nothing quite like kicking back to rewatch an old favorite TV show. Whether it’s Friends, The Office, Seinfeld, or something more obscure, viewers always seem to keep going back to their tried and true favorites. That’s why with all the new shiny streaming services out there, content really is key when it comes to…
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Disney+ and Netflix Have the Most Exclusive Content Compared to Other Streamers
If you’re looking for original content, it looks like Disney+ has its competition beat. A report from Reelgood shows Disney+ is the streamer with the most exclusive content. In fact, 89% of its movies and episodes not available to stream via any other AVOD and SVOD platform. However, Netflix isn’t playing around when it comes to…
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Here’s Everything Coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video the Week of March 8, 2021
It’s time to dive into a fresh week of incoming content starting with some new seasons and series on Netflix like the premieres of Last Chance U: Basketball, The One Marriage or Mortgage, and more. There are also some great foreign films worth checking out like The Houseboat and Paper Lives. Hulu is getting the…
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Netflix’s Breakout ‘Firefly Lane’ Tops Nieslen’s Streaming Chart
Nielsen continues to improve its measuring system for streaming as digital content carves out its space in the world. Recently, the ratings service added categories to group what types of streaming content are measured against each other. Nielsen now rates streaming content in terms of Originals, Acquired, and Movies, so the ratings are a more…
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Netflix’s New ‘Fast Laughs’ App Feature Looks a Lot Like TikTok
Netflix is getting in on the viral video game with a new app designed to let users scroll through funny videos without committing to a whole episode. The streamer recently launched its Fast Laughs feature for the mobile app with clips from Netflix’s comedy library including films, sitcoms, and standup specials. Now users can get…
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Netflix Wins Big at the Golden Globes With ‘The Crown,’ ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ and More
The results are in, and streamers dominated the 78th Golden Globe Awards in a year where entertainment was largely derived from online outlets. Leading the pack was Netflix who came through in a big way with the most wins thanks to shows like The Crown, The Queen’s Gambit, and movies including The Trial of the…