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Netflix
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Nine to Five pair reunite for Netflix comedy
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are to star in Grace and Frankie, Netflix’s first originally-conceived…
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Netflix orders trio of DreamWorks originals
Netflix has ordered three new kids series from DreamWorks Animation as part of the ongoing…
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Netflix extends UK deal with Fox
Netflix in the UK and Ireland has acquired Homeland and American Horror Story from Fox,…
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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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Netflix’s France launch set for Autumn, no Orange deal
Orange’s CEO Stéphane Richard confirmed at the end of last week that Netflix plans to…
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Netflix resurrects Trailer Park Boys
Netflix has ordered two new seasons of Canada-originated comedy series Trailer Park Boys. Seasons eight…
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Germany, France to remake Turkish drama, Netflix buys tape
German network Sat.1 is developing a local version of Turkish conspiracy drama The End, while…
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French SVOD providers partner as Netflix launch looms
French subscription video-on-demand services Videofutur and FilmoTV have struck a partnership that will see the…
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Netflix approaches ISPs for French launch
Netflix has approached several French internet TV service providers with a view to striking carriage…
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Netflix agrees broadband access deal with Comcast
In a significant break with its existing practice, Netflix has agreed to pay US cable…
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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…
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Informa: Netflix facing greater rights competition as rivals step up
Netflix will find it harder to secure premium content this year with increasing competition from…
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Orange is the New Black sets return date
Netflix has set a launch date for the second season of its well-received female prison…
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Amazon Studios originals land with Sony
Sony Pictures Television will sell Amazon Studios-produced originals internationally, TBI has learned. SPT already sells…
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Second pilots round ‘up 100%’ for Amazon
Amazon Instant Video has revealed figures showing its second original pilots season has outscored the…
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CBS posts best ever full-year results
US broadcaster CBS has posted full-year revenue of US$15.28 billion, 6% higher than the 2013…
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OTT leads the way on 4K
As if the OTT players weren’t bumping heads with traditional broadcasters enough already, they’ve now…
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Netflix raising $400m for originals, intn’l expansion
Netflix is planning to raise US$400 million in long-term debt in the first quarter of…
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Netflix must support French content creation, says minister
Netflix will have to sign up to France’s content creation support regime if it launches…
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Netflix adds subs, plots European expansion
Netflix is set to “embark on a substantial European expansion” later this year, as it…
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Netflix tipped to launch in Belgium, France and Germany
Belgium, France and Germany are likely to be the next international territories in Netflix’s ongoing…
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Swedish cable launch for Netflix
Subscription video-on-demand service Netflix is available on Swedish cable operator Com Hem’s TiVo platform as…
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Netflix sets sail with Marco Polo original series
Netflix has ordered a new original series, based on the adventures of Marco Polo, to…
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Netflix and SVOD will drive billion dollar industry growth
Up to 50 million homes globally by the end of 2014 will have two or…
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Netflix original back for third season
Netflix’s first original drama Lilyhammer will return for a third season. The show, about a…
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Rogers preparing to take on Netflix with streaming service
Canadian cable company Rogers is preparing to launch its own streaming service, according to local…
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Netflix CEO: Web firms to benefit first from 4K
Ultra High Definition, also known as 4K, will benefit online firms before traditional broadcasters, with…
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Sony collaborates with Netflix on 4K
Sony is optimising its 2014 line of 4K Ultra HD TVs to support 4K streaming…
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Netflix adds House of Cards commentary ahead of season two
Netflix has added scene-by-scene director’s commentary to House of Cards, weeks ahead of the launch…
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Breaking Bad spin-off Saul scores Netflix streaming deal
Episodes of the hotly-anticipated Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul will launch on Netflix in…