[ad_1] For when you need to justify spending $6,000 on an Apple Pro Display XDR and its stand. That’s a lot of money for Netflix to spend and a significant talent loss for HBO. But on the bright side, this deal does mean that Confederate is officially cancelled. But what if, and hear me out, […]
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Things that shouldn’t cost this much
‘Norsemen’ producer gamed Netflix’s algorithm with Facebook ads
[ad_1] It’s a bit of a vicious circle, as Netflix is more willing than in the past to cancel shows that perhaps don’t hook enough viewers, yet it decides what to showcase in the so-called recommendation carousel. There’s only so much of that promotion space available, but one producer found a way to make sure […]
Netflix signs a $200 million deal with ‘Game of Thrones’ showrunners
[ad_1] The streaming giant reportedly had to beat competing offers from Amazon and Disney, which also tried to lock Benioff’s and Weiss’ services. Sources told THR that Amazon, which signed a similar nine-figure agreement with Westworld’s creators earlier this year, was the frontrunner until Netflix countered with a presumably better offer. Meanwhile, HBO (the duo’s […]
Second season of Netflix’s ‘Mindhunter’ focuses on the Atlanta Child Murders
[ad_1] The sophomore season of Mindhunter reunites us with the FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Trench (Holt McCallany), who for most of the first season traveled the country teaching reluctant local police departments about criminal psychology. Dr. Wendy Carr (Anna Torv), the esteemed academic who helps add legitimacy to the duo’s mostly […]
Netflix and Charlize Theron team up on a stunt driving reality TV show
[ad_1] The ten-episode series is executive produced by Charlize Theron, whose street racing credentials include The Italian Job, Fast and the Furious 9 and Mad Max: Fury Road. Theron told Entertainment Weekly that she had wanted to be involved in a reality show for a long time.” It combines my love of cars and competition […]
Here’s why Netflix is tracking some Android users’ physical activity
[ad_1] “We are continually testing ways to give our members a better experience,” Netflix told The Next Web. “This was part of a test to see how we can improve video playback quality when a member is on the go. Only some accounts are in the test, and we don’t currently have plans to roll […]
Facebook might bring major streaming services to its Portal for TVs
[ad_1] It approached Netflix, Disney, Hulu (which Disney controls), HBO and Amazon about bringing their services to the new device, according to The Information. Facebook reportedly sees the streaming services as an additional selling point for the camera — its main intended purpose is for video calls through Messenger and WhatsApp. The system is also […]
Netflix announces revenge thriller ‘Sweet Girl’ starring Jason Momoa
[ad_1] Brian Andrew Mendoza will make his feature directorial debut with Sweet Girl. Mendoza and Momoa have worked together for more than a decade, partnering to form their own production company, Pride of Gypsies. Mendoza served as cinematographer and producer in 2018’s Braven and executive produced the Canadian TV show Frontier, which both star Momoa. […]
Netflix forges multi-year animation deal with the team from ‘Big Mouth’
[ad_1] If you can’t get enough of shows like Big Mouth, you’re in for a treat. Netflix has struck a deal with Brutus Pink, the new production house from Big Mouth creators Nick Kroll, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg and Mark Levin. The multi-year arrangement will have the team producing animated movies and shows for Netflix, […]
After Math: Never stop not watching
[ad_1] Even as the price of a Netflix subscription continues to creep steadily higher here in the States, the streaming service announced this week that it is rolling out a low cost plan for television fans in India. The only catch to the $3/month scheme is that you have to watch everything on your phone. […]