Tag: Netflix
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Netflix Turns 26 Years Old. Here’s How Far the Streaming Service Has Come
Netflix turned 26 on Tuesday and the streaming service is a far cry from where it started in the late 90s. Netflix went from offering DVDs in the mail with a pay-per-rental model, to hosting thousands of movies and TV shows that subscribers can access from almost anywhere on multiple devices. Netflix launched its streaming…
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Netflix’s Password Sharing Crackdown Hurt The Company in Australia, Study Says
Netflix is losing subscribers in Australia after its crackdown on password sharing began earlier this year, according to research firm Telsyte shows this may not be the only contributing factor. The Telsyte Australian Subscription Entertainment Study 2023 report shows subscriber growth has slowed down over the past year partially due to the increased cost of…
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Netflix’s Adaptation of Anime Epic ‘One Piece’ Arrives Tomorrow. Here’s the Final Trailer
One Piece is one of the seminal works of modern anime, having gone on for nearly a quarter of a century and almost 1,100 episodes, racking up countless fans along the way. So there’s a fair amount of pressure on Netflix to ensure its live-action adaptation does the show and its creator, Eiichiro Oda, justice…
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Amazon & Netflix Enter a Multi-Million Dollar Bidding War for ‘Crime 101’
Amazon and Netflix are in a bidding war for the rights to Crime 101 and are apparently prepared to spend big bucks to get it. Neither company has cemented a contract yet, though according to Deadline a deal could reach $100 million for a film that has yet to begin production. Working Title’s Eric Fellner…
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Striking Hollywood Writers Call Latest Studio Offer ‘Inadequate’
The Hollywood writers’ strike doesn’t appear to be ending soon. The group representing Hollywood studios and streaming services, collectively known as the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, outlined its latest offer to striking writers on Tuesday. The latest concessions include a guaranteed minimum length of employment, controls around generative artificial intelligence usage, wage…
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Netflix Stories Is a New Way for Fans To Immerse Themselves in Their Favorite Shows
Streaming giant Netflix announced Netflix Stories, a collection of interactive narrative games, on Tuesday. Netflix confirmed that the new app will join the streaming service’s catalog of games available for Netflix subscribers, free of ads and in-app purchases. The new app launches with Netflix Stories: Love is Blind on Sept. 19 — a few days…
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Netflix’s DVD Rental Business is Shutting Down, But They Have a Final Surprise For Subscribers
Netflix is preparing to send out one last batch of DVDs next month and is tempting customers to sign up one last time before August 29 for a special surprise. Netflix has announced that current U.S. customers will be selected at random to receive up to ten extra DVDs before Netflix ships its last disc.…
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Verizon Now Offers Free Netflix Premium If You Subscribe to Master Class or Super Duolingo
Today Verizon has announced that its new myPlan and +play deal is free Netflix Premium if you subscribe to MasterClass or Super Duolingo. According to Verizon, this works out to be a $240 annual savings. This needs offer only works if you subscribe to these services through the Verizon +play service. Verizon customers who have…
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Apple Vision Pro Won’t be Supported by Many Streaming Services, At Least Not at First
The highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro is launching soon, but it could hit a snag upon release. The headset is said to enhance the viewing experience for audiences although it won’t get much traction without the support of app developers. Apple has already begun applications for Vision Pro developer kits so interested parties can begin…
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Netflix Announces New ‘My Netflix’ App, Making Finding What You Want to Watch Even Easier
Today, Netflix announced the streaming service is making it easier to find something to watch for iOS users. My Netflix is a “one-stop shop” that provides shortcuts to help you find what you want to watch quickly. You’ll be able to find your downloaded content as well as your saved series and films on ‘My…