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Netflix expands factual sports slate with NASCAR docuseries
Netflix has ordered a new sports docuseries that goes behind the scenes to meet the…
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WGA West urges US regulation to halt Disney, Amazon and Netflix’s ‘anti-competitive practices’
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) has called on the US government to more…
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Netflix lands sprinter docuseries from ‘Drive To Survive’ prodco as sports focus expands
Netflix is turning its attention to athletics as its sports focus continues to grow, this…
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Arabic SVOD subs to hit 28 million by 2029, says report
The number of SVOD subscriptions across 13 Arabic countries will rise to reach 28 million…
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‘Warrior Nun’ to return as movie trilogy, with TV & film franchise teased
Netflix’s cancelled fantasy action series Warrior Nun is to return as a movie trilogy, with…
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Netflix & Showmax predicted to boost African SVOD subs to 18 million by 2029
The number of African SVOD subscribers will grow to reach a total of 18 million…
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TVNZ’s ‘Down For Love’ heads to Netflix following TVF global sale
Netflix has picked up TVNZ show Down For Love, the dating series that follows people…
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Netflix UK lines up Jack Thorne environmental drama with Jodie Whittaker, Robert Carlyle
Netflix in the UK is linking up with Jack Thorne, former Doctor Who star Jodie…
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Netflix Japan expands unscripted as local strategy enters ‘new phase’
Netflix has unveiled a raft of unscripted commissions for its service in Japan as it…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: How linear’s light is fading amid on demand boom
Viewing habits around the world are changing fast as eyeballs shift from linear programming on…
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Netflix to end Matt Groening’s ‘Disenchantment’ with fifth season
Netflix is bringing its adult animated series Disenchantment to an end with a fifth and…
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Netflix & BBC team for Lockerbie bombing drama from ‘Line Of Duty’ firm World Productions
Netflix and UK pubcaster the BBC have jointly commissioned Lockerbie, a drama series based on…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Behind the numbers of Netflix’s Q2 2023 results
After Netflix massively exceeded analyst expecations to gain almost six million new subs, Omdia’s Matthew…
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Netflix adds 5.9 million subs in Q2, amid password sharing crackdown
Netflix has massively exceeded analyst expectations by signing up 5.9 million net new subscribers in…
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Netflix orders US Women’s World Cup soccer docuseries
Netflix has ordered an all-access sports docuseries following the US Women’s World Cup soccer team…
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‘Chernobyl’ producer Sister hires former Netflix content chief Cindy Holland as global CEO
Chernobyl producer Sister has hired former Netflix content chief Cindy Holland as its global CEO,…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Behind the changing fortunes of US pay-TV & streaming key players
As North America’s pay-TV & streaming landscape continues to shift, Sarah Henschel, principal analyst at…
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Netflix picks up Nippon TV rom-com ‘Turn To Me Mukai-kun’ for same-day streaming
Netflix has acquired upcoming romantic comedy-drama series Turn To Me Mukai-kun from Japan’s Nippon TV…
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Australia’s ABC installs Netflix & Stan execs to lead scripted, factual
The ABC in Australia has added former Netflix and Stan execs to oversee its scripted…
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Amplify Pictures lands Great Mountain investment & names Netflix exec as content chief
100 Foot Wave producer Amplify Pictures has sold a minority stake in the business to…
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Netflix launches HBO’s ‘Insecure’ in US following Warner Bros. Discovery licensing deal
Netflix has launched HBO show Insecure in the US following its recent licensing deal with…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Making sense of North America’s pay-TV & streaming landscape
North America’s pay-TV & streaming landscape is shifting fast. Sarah Henschel, principal analyst at Omdia,…
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Netflix preps Nordic drama ‘Midsummer Night’ from The Global Ensemble Drama
Netflix has unveiled the cast for its upcoming Nordic drama Midsummer Night, which has been…
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Exclusive: TikTok, YouTube & Twitch beat Netflix as Spain’s most popular video service for Gen Z
Netflix popularity among under-25s in Spain lies behind TikTok, YouTube and Twitch, according to new…
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Netflix strikes partnership with ‘Scoop’ creator Hansal Mehta
Netflix has struck a creative partnership with Indian filmmaker Hansal Mehta, following the launch of…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: How Netflix’s Korean originals are dominating local consumption
It’s no secret that streaming giant Netflix has had huge international success with South Korean…
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Exclusive: Netflix eyes broader documentary offering to build on true crime success
Netflix in France wants to broaden its offering across documentaries while building on its true…
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Netflix & Warner Bros. Discovery ‘in talks’ over HBO deal, as Disney eyes Ryan Murphy
Netflix is in discussions with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) over a potential deal for HBO…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Is Netflix gearing up for live sports?
With Netflix’s recent move into live streaming, Omdia’s Matthew Evenson explores whether the time is…
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Netflix expands rap competition format ‘Rhythm + Flow’ to Italy
Netflix has ordered an Italian version of its rap music competition Rhythm + Flow, with…