Global streaming platforms are increasingly favouring scripted romance over reality dating shows, with scripted shows accounting for 83 per cent of first-run romance commissions in H1 2026 , some 40 per cent of which are literary adaptations, according to Ampere Analysis. This is a significant jump from an almost equal balance between Reality Romance shows […]
New data from Netflix reveals that the streamer has contributed more than $325 billion (€276.6bn) to the global economy over the past decade, creating more than 425,000 jobs in over 50 countries. A decade ago, Netflix expanded into almost every country in the world in a single day, and since then it says it has […]
Netflix and Shondaland proudly unveiled the Bridgerton Garden at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – a permanent, accessible green space that hopes to bring a moment of peace and reflection to NHS patients, staff and the surrounding community. Designed by Holly Johnston for Netflix and Shondaland to celebrate the release of Bridgerton Season 3, […]
The Pitch Film Fund has announced finalists and judges for the 2025 Fund, with funds presented at BFI Stephen Street on January 19th 2025. This is the 15th year of the annual adaptation challenge looking for fresh takes on thousand-year old stories with cinematic flair. This year’s finalists’ film ideas cover a wide range of […]
Netflix has launched Moments — a new mobile feature available globally today on iOS and in the coming weeks on Android — which allows users to save, relive, and share their favourite Netflix scenes. If a user is, for example, watching the latest season of Bridgerton on their phone and wants to save the scene […]
Netflix has shared its latest Engagement Report, which shows what people watched on Netflix from January to June 2024. Introducing the report, the streaming platform said: “Watchtime — or engagement — is our best indicator of member happiness. When people watch more, they stick around longer and recommend Netflix to others. In the first half of […]
Part 1 of Cobra Kai’s sixth and final season held onto the #1 spot on Netflix’s English TV List (9.5 million views) in the week commencing July 22nd, and championed Season 1 back onto the list at #9 (1.9 million views). Part 2 is set to be released on November 15th, and Part 3 drops […]
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, starring the legendary Eddie Murphy, debuted at #1 on Netflix’s English Films List in the week commencing July 1st with 41 million views, making it the most-watched title of the week. The movie sees Murphy return to his breakout role 30 years after the release of Beverly Hills Cop III. […]
Shortly after making its debut, Season 3 of Shonda Rhimes’ Bridgerton has entered into Netflix’s Most Popular TV List (English) at #10, notching 91.9 million views to date. Bridgerton now has three spots on the list, with Seasons 1 and 2 in the #4 and #9 spots respectively. The latest installment of the cultural phenomenon […]
Since 2021, Netflix has committed to two near-term climate targets aimed at halving its carbon emissions by 2030 and, starting in 2022, matching remaining emissions by investing in natural climate solutions. Three years in, the streaming service reports that it is on track to meet both. In a blog post Emma Stewart, Netflix Sustainability Officer, […]