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 January 2023, the company had over 231 million subscribers worldwide.
Netflix ends free trial offer for American subscribers
Netflix has ended its free trial offers for American customers, a company spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.
Streaming services lead Emmy Award nominations with more than 200
Netflix has earned more than 160 Emmy nominations, more than any other network or service, according to a press release.
“Movie of the Night” helps viewers find new stuff on streaming services
The pseudo-search engine aggregates movies and TV shows from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.
“Movie of the Night” helps viewers find new stuff on streaming services
The pseudo-search engine aggregates movies and TV shows from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.
Netflix will stop billing some inactive members
Netflix says its decision to stop billing users who haven't used their service for two years is meant to increase customer satisfaction.
New video codec cuts 4K video size in half
If broadly adopted, the new H.266 codec would greatly improve the 4K streaming experience.
Netflix discloses movies, TV shows pulled after government complaints
Netflix removed five titles from its catalogue at the request of government authorities in Singapore, according to a new report released on Friday.
Hulu to expand to other countries by 2021, Disney executive says
Hulu will start rolling out to other countries by next year, the company's chief executive told investors on Tuesday.
Cartoons, once a children’s staple, are finding an audience with adults once again
Cartoons were historically aimed at adult audiences, but in the decades since, they've swung from becoming a children's staple right back to finding a home in the heart of a more-mature audience.
By:
Julian Lawrence
On streaming devices, here come the ads
Variety has an interesting report this morning that takes a closer look at the sudden proliferation of advertisements on some streaming hardware and services.
Disney Plus is so cheap because Disney wants your data
Disney is happy to subsidize Disney Plus at a deep discount of $7 a month because the Mr. Mouse company wants your data.
In the streaming space, there’s plenty of room for Netflix, Disney, Apple
Though the streaming media space is becoming increasingly crowded, it's not a winner-take-all scenario, and multiple choices may ultimately be good for the industry.
By:
Amanda Lotz & Ramon Lobato