US streaming outpaces cable, broadcast TV for 1st time ever in July
“It was inevitable,” one professor of television studies said. “I knew it had to happen, but I didn't know it would happen as quickly as it did.”
Netflix CEO predicts linear TV downfall within the next decade
Netflix said the company drew more TV viewing time than any other outlet during the 2021-2022 TV season.
Netflix chooses Microsoft for ad-supported subscription plan
Netflix is soon adding a lower-priced, ad-supported plan to its list of subscription options — something the streaming giant had been hesitant to do in the past.
Former ‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris sentenced to 12 years in prison on child porn, solicitation charges
Prosecutors say former "Cheer" star Jerry Harris used "his status as a competitive cheerleader, his social media persona, and eventually his celebrity and money, to persuade and entice" young victims.
After mass layoffs, Netflix to add cheaper ad-supported tier to streaming service
In the first quarter of 2022, Netflix reported a loss of 200,000 subscribers, its first decline in over a decade.
2 actors from Netflix series 'The Chosen One' killed when crew van crashes
Two actors on the Netflix series The Chosen One were killed and six other cast or crew members were injured after the van they were riding in crashed.
Netflix announces 'Squid Game' reality show with $4.56 million prize
"Squid Game: The Challenge" will feature 456 real-life players competing in "Squid Game"-inspired games. Casting for the show is now open.
Netflix explores livestreaming with plans to launch unscripted content, events
While the streaming company is currently in the early stages of development, its efforts are concentrated on unscripted content and live events.
Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber losses
Netflix said the positions represent 2% of the streaming company’s total workforce, which includes nearly 11,000 employees. Most of the employees were U.S.-based.
Netflix tells employees to quit if they’re offended by new culture memo
'Not everyone will like — or agree with — everything on our service,' the memo states.
Norm Macdonald’s secret, final standup special coming to Netflix
The iconic comedian originally planned to film the special in front of a live audience, but COVID-19 had other plans.
Netflix says more than 100M households share passwords
Netflix said more than 100 million households are using a shared password. The announcement comes after shares fell, heading for the worst day on record Wednesday.
Netflix considers lower-price plan with ads amid drop in subscribers
Netflix is open to a lower-price tier with advertising as the company grapples with a drop in subscribers. Other looming changes include minimizing password sharing.
‘Double Thumbs Up’: Netflix rolls out new feature to ‘fine-tune’ options
The streaming giant wants to know if you really love a show or movie.
Review: In “Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood,” nostalgia becomes rocket fuel
Richard Linklater returns to his beloved rotoscoping animation format for “Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood." Inspired by his own childhood in Houston in the 1960s, this sweet nostalgia trip back to 1969 pairs a showy framing device about a kid astronaut with a slice-of-life look at suburbia on the edge of the Space Race. FOX film critic Caroline Siede reviews this Netflix charmer.
Netflix to launch test that requires subscribers to pay for users outside household
Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.
Netflix brings back comedy series 'Servant of the People' starring Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
"Servant of the People," the popular series that launched Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s political career, is available again on Netflix.
Netflix, TikTok block services in Russia amid media crackdown
Netflix said it was suspending its service in Russia but didn’t provide additional details.
'Stranger Things' season 4 release dates announced, show to end with season 5
Stranger Things” season 4 will be released in two parts, Netflix announced — and season 5 will be the last.
Netflix raises monthly subscription prices in US, Canada
Netflix subscribers will see a higher monthly bill after the latest price increase.