A former Netflix executive was convicted on Friday on several criminal charges related to wire fraud and bribery, prosecutors said.
Netflix
Netflix ($NFLX) is an international, subscription-based television and movie service based in Los Gatos, California. The company operates a global streaming service with thousands of TV shows and movies, including some originals, as well as a direct-to-home DVD rental service. As of July 2020, the company had 190 million subscribers worldwide.
Computer researchers say a fake Netflix app called “FlixOnline” was actually malware designed to hijack WhatsApp accounts on Android devices.
Netflix has inked a new deal with Sony that will allow the streaming service to offer new theatrical releases from the studio.
Netflix has held discussions with several media companies about licensing some of its original programs for airing on linear networks.
The service is telling some viewers that their freeloading days are coming to an end.
The average American household dropped more money on streaming television services in 2020 compared to the previous year.
Netflix says it now has over 200 million global subscribers and doesn’t need to borrow any more money to fuel its growth strategy.
The town joins a growing list of communities seeking to cash in on the success of Netflix and other video providers.
The removal comes at the request of comedian Dave Chappelle.
Angus King is urging Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Hulu, Disney Plus and HBO Max to make their content free over the Christmas holiday.