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House of Cards
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Netflix bags Jason Bateman drama
Streaming service Netflix has landed a Jason Bateman-created drama that comes from the production company…
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SVOD data: Jessica Jones tops High Castle
Netflix action drama Marvel’s Jessica Jones is the most in-demand original streamed series in the…
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Relativity buys Kevin Spacey’s prodco
Ryan Kavanaugh’s Relativity Media is set to emerge from its financial woes with a bang,…
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‘HBO, Netflix lead Amazon in digital originals’
Demand for key original series from HBO Now and Netflix far out-strips that for Amazon…
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Wanted: procedural series
Demand remains high for procedural drama, but the supply from the US is slowing. Stewart…
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Apple, Amazon, and the exclusivity paradox
Rob Gallagher, director of research and analysis, media and entertainment at research house Ovum, muses…
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Caroline Beaton: Why niche is the new normal
In an increasingly fragmented TV landscape, should broadcasters and producers focus more on niche formats…
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Netflix raises price in the UK, Brazil
Streaming service Netflix has increased its basic UK monthly subs fee. The SVOD service has…
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Netflix snaps up original Ricky Gervais film
Netflix will debut a new original feature film written and directed by comedian and actor…
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Analysts tip Netflix for Oz success
The fact Netflix already has a well-known brand and “big ticket” original series will means…
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Netflix undercuts the competition in Australia
Netflix launches in Australia tomorrow and in a fiercely competitive market has come in at…
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House of Cards season three leaks
A “technical glitch” allowed Netflix subscribers on Wednesday afternoon to briefly watch the upcoming third…
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House of Cards 3 launching in Asia same day as US
The latest season of Netflix original series House of Cards will launch on the RTL…
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Netflix originals viewing on the up, research shows
More than seven out of ten US Netflix viewers have watched “at least some” of…
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BBC claims it’s better value than Netflix
The BBC has staunchly defended its investment in content, claiming that, amid fierce competition from…
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Sony targets $11bn sales by 2018
Sony Corp. plans to use its growing television business to spearhead a revival in its…
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Netflix’s Sarandos to deliver MIPCOM keynote
Netflix’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos will deliver a keynote speech at next month’s global content…
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Netflix plans German content
Netflix aims to produce an original series in Germany, according to CEO Reed Hastings. Hastings…
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Belgium’s BeTV pre-empts Netflix with TV Everywhere service
BeTV, the pay TV unit formerly known as Canal+ Belgium and owned by Belgian French…
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House of Cards writer making doc special for Nat Geo
Beau Willimon, the writer of Netflix’s House of Cards, is making a one-off doc for…
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Netflix signs French content creator pact
Netflix’s winding path to launch in France has taken a new turn, with the SVOD…
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Netflix grows int’l base by 78%
Netflix grew its international member base by 78% year-on-year in Q2 and has outlined plans…
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Buyers Briefing news analysis: what Amazon can learn from Netflix
Amazon Prime Instant Video took a page out of Netflix’s play book this week when…
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Amazon to try out Netflix binge model
Amazon will launch all episodes of its upcoming scripted series Transparent simultaneously, taking a lead…
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What can Chelsea Handler tell us about Netflix’s next steps?
The evolution of Netflix accelerates faster and faster with every announcement, and with its deal…
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Netflix ‘planning French original series’
Netflix will commission an exclusive drama series in France next year following the launch of…
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Netflix starts streaming in 4K
Netflix says that it is now streaming in Ultra HD 4K quality over the web,…
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Report: Netflix gears up German launch
Netflix is gearing up for a September launch in Germany, according to a report by…
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Comcast cuts House of Cards deal
US cable giant Comcast has acquired rights to sell season one of Netflix original House…
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Data: House of Cards binge viewing rockets
Netflix saw a huge spike in subscribers watching its drama House of Cards as its…