The American multinational conglomerate Entertainment One- the production arm of toymaker Hasbro, is aiming to produce ‘Transformer’, ‘My Little Pony’ animation series and aiming to air it on the video streaming platform giant- Netflix and Nickelodeon. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the entertainment studio has decided to land the new […]
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Zack Snyder’s Netflix movie ‘Army Of The Dead’ to be released in May
American filmmaker Zack Snyder’s second feature of 2021, after his re-cut of ‘Justice League’ is the zombie Netflix title ‘Army of the Dead’, which will be released on May 21. The 54-year-old director announced the news on his Twitter handle, along with the film’s official poster, adding that a teaser will be coming […]
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Critics Choice Awards 2021: ‘Mank’, Netflix lead nominations
With just a month left for the 26th Critics Choice Awards (CCA) to honour the finest achievements in film and television, the nominations’ list is finally out. According to Variety, the nominations see Netflix setting a record for any studio in the history of the CCA by accumulating four best movie nods, inclusive of 2020 […]
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Lana Condor to star in Netflix comedy series ‘Boo, Bitch’
‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ actor Lana Condor has been roped in star in and executive produce Netflix’s comedy series ‘Boo, Bitch’. According to Variety, the role expands Condor’s relationship with the streaming giant, after the rom-com ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.’ She has also starred in the sequel […]
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Netflix adds new feature that improves audio quality
Netflix has announced that it is upgrading the Android version of its popular streaming app to make audio sound clearer and easier to hear over noisy background noise. The streaming giant explained in a blog post that this is possible with the adoption of the Extended HE-AAC (xHE-AAC) codec. It will be made […]
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New Netflix feature on Android lets you finish series without even watching it
Netflix is taking a step ahead in the video streaming market by actually moving away from it. The firm has now started rolling out audio-only mode for its mobile app users. This means that users can just listen to the shows while on the go and catch up, without watching […]
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Netflix is free in India for a limited time, here’s how you can get it
You can now watch Netflix for free in India. Netflix StreamFest kicked off earlier today, and it will continue till Sunday. This is the first time Netflix is offering its services for free, and for an entire weekend. The entire catalogue of Netflix including movies, TV shows and documentaries is free for […]
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Netflix CEO to donate $120 million to historically black colleges
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, are donating $120 million toward student scholarships at historically black colleges and universities. The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest […]
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Axone review: Migrant lives matter in moving new film, out on Netflix
Axone Director – Nicholas Kharkongor Cast – Sayani Gupta, Lin Liashram, Vinay Pathak, Dolly Ahluwalia, Tenzin Dalha Axone, pronounced ‘Akhuni’, is a particularly pungent ingredient used in Naga cuisine. In the opening scene of Axone, the film, our protagonists procure some of it to use in a special pork dish that they’re […]
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Choked review: Anurag Kashyap’s Netflix film cashes in on demonetisation
Choked Director – Anurag Kashyap Cast – Saiyami Kher, Roshan Mathew, Amruta Subhash, Rajshri Deshpande Hugely enjoyable but slightly ham-fisted, Netflix’s Choked is a minor film from a major filmmaker; a kitchen sink drama in which an actual kitchen sink plays a pivotal role. Retrofitted by director Anurag Kashyap to suit his singular sensibilities, Choked is another […]
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Netflix on what goes behind making audio description
Netflix is possibly the most popular streaming service globally for TV shows, movies and more. It’s even more popular now as people turn to such platforms amid the lockdown. On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Netflix shares the work behind making its content accessible to all users. Netflix offers dubbing and subtitles in different […]
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Netflix pinched by new US rivals, but says it can handle them
Netflix Inc. admitted that new rivals such as Apple Inc. and Walt Disney Co. have weighed on its already-sluggish US growth. But the streaming giant reassured investors it can handle the onslaught. Netflix climbed as much as 4.3% in late trading after delivering generally upbeat fourth-quarter results, with overseas growth […]
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Tinder, Netflix and Tencent lead consumer spending on non-gaming apps in 2019
Tinder, Netflix Inc. and Tencent Holdings Ltd. took the top three spots in App Annie’s 2019 ranking of consumer spending on non-gaming apps, underlining the growing importance of subscription services for generating revenue. Games offering in-app purchases of virtual currency and upgrades, commonly called microtransactions, continued to lead overall rankings, […]
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Netflix will stop working on select old-gen Samsung smart TVs, Roku devices
Some Samsung smart TVs and Roku streaming devices will no longer be able to stream Netflix from December 1. “We have notified all impacted members with more information about alternative devices we support so they can keep enjoying Netflix uninterrupted,” the company said in a statement recently. Users won’t be able to […]
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Kevin Hart announces Netflix documentary series on himself, Don’t F**k This Up
Actor-comedian Kevin Hart, who is recovering from a fatal car accident revealed on Tuesday that he is dropping a new documentary series on Netflix. The 40-year-old Jumanji star said that the six-part series titled Don’t F**k This Up, is slated to debut on the streaming service, December 27. The docu-series “reflects […]