When Squid Game premiered on Netflix in 2021, it quickly became a global phenomenon that transcended language barriers, shaped cultural conversation and broke records, with the streaming platform now referring to it as “the world’s biggest TV show”. Ahead of the third and final season, which debuts on June 27th, Netflix has shared some insights […]
Digital i, the TV analytics firm, has released its latest Trend Report looking at evolving streamer strategies. The report offers global consumer insights related to the evolving ad-supported space in Premium SVoD, Netflix’s live programming initiative, and the role that YouTube is playing in the new streaming landscape. Ad-supported on Premium SVoD According to viewing […]
A report from Ampere Analysis reveals the importance of South Korean content to Netflix globally, which accounts for 85 (or 17 per cent) of the top 500 most popular non-US shows and films on the streaming platform. Since 2023, South Korean content has been second only to US content for total viewing hours recorded, according […]
Netflix has released its latest Engagement Report sharing what subscribers watched on the streaming platform from July to December 2024. As announced in January, moving forward, Netflix will publish its bi-annual reports alongside its Q2 and Q4 earnings results. Introducing the report, Netflix said: “Engagement (i.e. time spent) is our best proxy for member joy. […]
EE has partnered with Netflix to bring the world of Squid Game 2 to life in Westfield White City, London from January 17th-19th. Attendees can immerse themselves in the iconic South Korean show and be in with the chance to win exclusive prizes, as the EE Studio transforms to mark the launch of the latest […]
Squid Game Season 2 has proven popular with Netflix viewers having rocketed to the top of the Netflix Global Top 10, amassing 68 million views in its debut week, ranking #1 in 92 countries, setting the record for most views for a show in its premiere week and breaking into the Most Popular List in […]
Fancy stepping into the shoes of your favourite TV and movie characters? These days, you can do just that thanks to a wave of innovative slots that take inspiration from Hollywood and TV blockbusters. But with so many to choose from, where do you start? Here are five of of the best picks: Squid Game […]
The world of gaming has long fascinated authors and content creators, whether for its narrative power or its aesthetics. From manga to spy novels, the storytelling potential of a card draw ruled by sheer luck or a high-stakes poker tournament that could change the hero’s fate continues to captivate readers. Countless movies about gambling also […]
Echelon Studios has acquired North American rights to July Jung’s powerful Korean drama, Next Sohee. With Jung’s directorial debut A Girl at My Door (2014) selected for Un Certain Regard section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, her second feature Next Sohee returns to Cannes as the closing film at Critics’ Week section. Starring the […]
Netflix and MGM Grand Hotel & Casino have revealed plans to open a new dining experience with Netflix Bites Vegas, a culinary residency. The venue will commence construction imminently and will open its doors at MGM Grand in 2025. From screen-to-table, Netflix says that fans and foodies alike will be invited to “a one-of-a-kind restaurant […]