Tag: Netflix
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Netflix Games Launches a Pinball Masters and Teases Dozens More Releases Coming This Year
Netflix Games launched a new title, Pinball Masters, just one of several coming to the platform this year. Developed by Zen Studios, Pinball Masters marks Netflix’s third new mobile game launched this year. The game is available for free with an active Netflix subscription. The classic arcade game lets players channel their “inner pinball wizard”…
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Another State Wants To Tax Streaming Services Like Cable TV Companies
A piece of legislation in Maine is poised to slap a tax on streaming services that use a town’s telephone poles and wires to deliver content to viewers. LD 1967, or An Act to Support Municipal Franchise Agreement, which passed the Maine Senate and is reportedly expected to be signed Gov. Janet Mills, prevents “a…
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Streaming ‘Subscription Cycling’ is the New Normal As Consumers Get More Selective
When it comes to streaming services, loyalty is pretty much dead. The new normal is “subscription cycling,” being opportunistic about which services you’re currently paying for, and switching when that hit show ends its run. That’s according to television analytics firm Samba TV, which released its state of the TV report on Thursday. The study…
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Netflix’s Ad-Based Plan is Missing Some Key Titles
The difference between Netflix’s cheaper ad tier and its premium plans isn’t just in price — it’s also the amount of titles available for you to watch. That’s right. It might be hard to notice those missing titles with the flood of content that is available, but it’s a significant number. What’s on Netflix Editor…
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Disney’s Password Crackdown Begins, With Customers Notifications Coming This Summer
Walt Disney has already laid down the groundwork to start cracking down on password sharing, but it won’t start alerting subscribers until the summer. That’s according to Disney Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston, who disclosed on a Wednesday earnings call that the effort would kick off in the coming months. He said that the company…
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From Squid Game to Physical 100: Netflix Names Every Korean Series and Film Coming in 2024
Netflix released its lineup of Korean content that will debut in 2024 as part of its promise to be the “go-to destination for K-content fans worldwide.” The slate includes dozens of new and returning series, such as Squid Game, films, and unscripted series debuting on the platform this year. A few fan-favorite series will see…
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Netflix Will Charge Viewers in This State More Starting This Month
Netflix subscribers in Florida may soon notice changes to their monthly streaming bill. The Sunshine State’s new Communication Service Tax, which includes video and music streaming services, will add a 5.07% tax to resident subscribers’ Netflix bills. “We’ve notified our members in Florida that they will start to see state services tax applied to their…
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Netflix’s Squid Game Gets Short Teaser Hinting at Season 2 Action
Another round of deadly Squid Game is heading to Netflix. The teaser trailer for season two of the Korean hit thriller dropped today, and it’s looking to up the antics and “finally have some fun.” Gi-Hun, played by Lee Jung-Jae, is back in the games and has a quest to figure out the origins of…
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Could ESPN+ and Netflix Be Bundled Together? A Disney Activist Investor Thinks So
Activist investor Nelson Peltz is agitating for more changes at Walt Disney. One of them includes the idea of bundling ESPN+ with Netflix together. That’s according to Bloomberg, which shared details from a white paper published by Peltz, whose Trian Fund Management controls nearly $3 billion in Disney shares. Peltz is seeking a Disney board…
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Netflix’s App Won’t Be on Apple’s ‘Subscale’ Vision Pro Headset For Now
When Apple’s Vision Pro headset hits shelves on Friday, customers won’t find the Netflix app among the wearable’s offerings, nor will they be able to run the iPad version of the app on the device. In an interview with Stratechery, Netflix’s Co-CEO Greg Peters didn’t pull any punches when asked about the streaming giant’s absence.…