Netflix looks set to accelerate its move into video games with the hire of Mike Verdu, a veteran of the gaming industry. Verdu joins from Facebook where he ran gaming on its Oculus VR headsets, and his CV also include Electronic Arts, where he most recently ran its mobile gaming division. “Our members value the […]
Immersive film and television specialist Secret Cinema has announced its next show, slated for November, will bring Netflix period drama Bridgerton to life. The 3-hour immersive soirée will take place within a Regency-era ball and attendees will be invited to waltz their way into high society during an evening of drinking, dining, music, mingling and […]
Netflix has announced that its first-ever Geeked Week will run from June 7th – 11th, giving fans an array of exclusive news, trailers, live art, interviews and more from various Netflix series and films that “inspire loyal followings”. The five-day virtual event is free for everyone all around the globe. Geeked Week will be hosted […]
Netflix has reported a significant slowdown in subscriber growth, plummeting its shares, as its pandemic boom came an abrupt end. Some 3.98 million people signed up for Netflix in Q1 2021, well short of the projected 6 million. In response to the news, Netflix shares fell 11 per cent in after-hours trading to $489.28, wiping […]
More and more shows and movies available on TV platforms are being prominently branded as ‘original’. The Evolution of Video Branding study from Hub Entertainment Research explores what consumers assume about such content and how the term influences viewing decisions. Highlights from the study:
Netflix has rolled out Downloads For You, a new feature that automatically downloads recommended shows or movies to a user’s mobile device based on their personal taste. In a blog post, Patrick Flemming, Director of Product Innovation at Netflix, explained: “Three years ago, we introduced Smart Downloads so you can find the next episode of […]
Analyst firm Digital TV Research forecasts that the number of subscribers to Disney+ (294 million) will overtake the Netflix total (286 million) in 2026. However, Disney+ will only have more subscribers than
Netflix has launched a new ‘Watch Free’ section, allowing anyone to watch a selection of exclusive movies and TV shows without having to sign-up for an account. The free content is currently only available via a desktop or Android browser. The first episodes of a number of Netflix Originals such as Stranger Things, Elite, When […]
Netflix has launched its user interface (UI) in Bahasa Melayu. This enables members to navigate the UI, read title names and synopses, and watch shows and movies with Bahasa Melayu subtitles and dubs. “Netflix believes in giving members control over their entire entertainment experience, and we are delighted that they are now able to choose […]
Netflix has seen its content earn a combined 160 Emmy nominations – a record amount that beats the 137 nods received by HBO in 2019. HBO still had the most-nominated show in Watchmen – an innovative sequel to the celebrated graphic novel that tackled racism in the US – which earned 26 nods. Succession also […]