Joey Chestnut, Takeru Kobayashi to face off in Netflix hot dog eating competition
One of the greatest rivalries in sports will be rekindled this Labor Day. Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi will face off in a hot dog eating contest to see who can eat a frankfurter the fastest in history, streaming live on Netflix on Sept. 2, the streamer announced Wednesday. The announcement of the “Chestnut vs. […]
Netflix tests redesign of TV app in move to keep subscribers
Netflix on Thursday launched its first major overhaul of its TV app in a decade, testing changes designed to help viewers more quickly decide what they want to watch. The video-streaming pioneer revamped its homepage by expanding title cards, reorganizing information and highlighting easier-to-read information like shows and movies that were “ranked in the top […]
Baby Reindeer: woman who claims to be real-life Martha sues Netflix for $170m | Baby Reindeer
A woman who claims to be the inspiration for the character Martha Scott in Netflix’s hit TV series “Baby Reindeer” has filed a $170 million lawsuit against the streaming giant. in Litigation Fiona Harvey filed the lawsuit on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, suing Netflix for defamation, intentional […]
Under Paris: Netflix has delivered one of the best shark movies ever made | Thrillers
aJust ten years ago, I unwittingly became complicit in the incredibly hackneyed advertising gimmick of wearing a heart monitor during a movie that was billed as one of the scariest films of all time. I wore the monitor and my subconscious reactions were intended to provide quantitative proof of just how terrifying the movie was. […]
Canada Imposes 5% ‘Contribution’ on Netflix, Other Online Streamers to Pay for Local Broadcasting
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced on Tuesday that it will require online streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime to “donate” five percent of their Canadian revenue to fund local broadcasting. The CRTC estimated that the payments would generate about $146 million in annual revenue for Canadian broadcasters. “Today’s decision […]
‘3 Body Problem’ Renewed By Netflix For Two More Seasons
Netflix renews dystopian thriller 3. Physical issues Two more seasons. The streamer announced that seasons two and three will see the show “tell the complete story of the groundbreaking book series.” The platform’s pre-release presentation previously announced that the show would feature “all-new episodes,” but no further details were revealed at the time. The number […]
QUAY: Shane Gillis’ Netflix Show ‘Tires’ Is A Masterpiece Of Post-Woke Comedy
Tires, a new Netflix series from comedian Shane Gillis, premiered on May 23rd and, in just six short episodes, has set a new standard for post-Woke American sitcoms. of show The show is set in rural Pennsylvania at a struggling auto repair shop affiliated with the tiny Valley Forge Automotive chain. Gillis, who grew up […]
50 Cent sells doc on Diddy to Netflix
A documentary about rapper 50 Cent’s sexual assault allegations involving his nemesis Sean “Diddy” Combs has just been acquired by Netflix after an apparent “massive bidding war.” Sources said multiple networks and streaming services had been pursuing Combs, 54, since 50 Cent (whose real name is Curtis Jackson) hinted at the documentary several months ago. […]
Comcast reveals price for Peacock, Netflix and Apple+ streaming bundle
Bobby Iaccino, co-founder of Path Trading Partners, talks about the effectiveness of bundling streaming platforms and why he believes this move defeats the purpose. Comcast on Tuesday new streaming bundle The company will package its Peacock service with Netflix and Apple TV+ and charge Xfinity internet and TV customers a $15 monthly fee. The StreamSaver […]
Netflix paying $150 million for 2024 NFL Christmas games
Netflix is paying the NFL a lot of money for Christmas Day football. of Wall Street Journal coverage The streaming giant will pay about $75 million per game for the Chiefs-Steelers and Ravens-Texans games on Dec. 25. Netflix will begin hosting this year’s games, while also hosting holiday games in 2025 and 2026, the paper […]