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Netflix’s Larry Tanz dismisses creative change to allow for ads, remains cool on FAST
Netflix does not want creators to change the way they write their shows despite the…
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Netflix & Create Denmark negotiate rights agreement to resolve payments dispute
Netflix and actor/writer union Create Denmark have negotiated an agreement that will see the streamer once…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: Why Lat Am originals are Netflix’s next big growth opportunity
In this collaborative report with PlumResearch, Omdia’s Tim Westcott digs into the numbers behind Netflix…
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TBI Weekly: Why the rise of TV’s working-class heroes matters
Screenwriter Brendan Foley tracks an emerging trend in drama and comedy portraying the battles of…
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Netflix explores live-streaming with Chris Rock comedy special
Netflix is beginning its experiment in live streaming with a performance by US comedian Chris…
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Netflix orders reggaeton comedy ‘Neon’
Netflix has ordered Neon, a new scripted comedy series created by author Shea Serrano. Max…
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Netflix preps ‘Gears Of War’ adaptation as streamer doubles down on video game IP
Netflix is doubling down on its video game adaptations with an animated series and film…
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Netflix moves forward with Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen’ spin-off series
Netflix has confirmed that it will launch the previously announced series spin-off from Guy Ritchie’s…
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TBI Weekly: Five reasons why unscripted is the global trend
As the global demand for high quality documentaries and factual formats continues to rise, Mark…
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News round-up: ‘Fate: Winx Saga’ world to continue after Netflix cancellation; Viaplay extends ‘Furia’; Kino Lorber acquires MHz Choice
‘Fate: Winx Saga’ world to continue after Netflix cancellation The world of Netflix series Fate:…
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Netflix extends Turkish original drama push, with Ay Yapim series & film
Netflix has unveiled a raft of Turkish scripted originals, including four new series and a…
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Commissioning round-up: Netflix renews ‘The Sandman’; Discovery Finland plans another ‘Ultimate Escape’; ‘Couples Therapy’ lands in New Zealand
Netflix renews ‘The Sandman’ Netflix has renewed fantasy drama series The Sandman for a second…
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Exclusive: Netflix to bolster Chinese-language team as originals slate expands
Netflix is looking to strengthen its Chinese language offering by hiring a creative manager to…
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Netflix expands natural history slate with Morgan Freeman & David Attenborough projects
Netflix has expanded its natural history slate with the commission of six new docuseries, including…
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News round-up: Canal+ expands docs; Netflix extends ‘Witcher’; ‘Last Cowboy’ rides again
Canal+ expands docs with Espresso deal Canal+ in France has struck a 12-hour doc deal…
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TBI Weekly: How Amazon & Netflix are supercharging France’s format market
Amazon Prime Video and Netflix have both enjoyed huge recent success with unscripted formats in…
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News round-up: Netflix snags NBCU’s ‘Girls5eva’; Lionsgate+ extends ‘Serpent Queen’; ORF renews Prime deal
Netflix snags NBCU’s Girls5eva Netflix has picked up the third season of Girls5eva, which had…
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Formula One’s Lewis Hamilton launches prodco, preps Apple TV+ doc & movie
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton is moving into TV with his own production company. Dawn…
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Exclusive: Netflix eyes unscripted push across EMEA, with formats & docusoaps targeted
Netflix is looking to increase its unscripted outut across Europe, the Middle East and Africa…
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TBI Tech & Analysis: On the trail of North America’s TV & streaming trends for 2023
North America’s TV & online video ecosystems are changing fast, with consolidation, sports and TVOD…
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TBI Scripted: Ron Perlman on the movie star exodus to the small screen
Ron Perlman, star of The Capture, Sons Of Anarchy and much more over his five-decade…
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Netflix subs rise by 2.41m with APAC driving rise, as content spend to be ‘revisited’
Netflix subscriber numbers rose by 2.41 million during Q3 with Asia-Pacific driving much of the…
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Exclusive: Netflix’s advertising tier to raise $7bn by 2027
Netflix’s soon-to-launch ad-tier will raise $7bn and account for 66% of subscribers by 2027,…
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Exclusive: TikTok overtakes Netflix as most popular app with under 35s in US
TikTok has leapfrogged Netflix to become the second most popular app in the US,…
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Exclusive: Netflix rejigs in Spain as TV acquisitions remit shifts from Netherlands
Netflix has rejigged its operations in Spain, with local acquisitions now being handled from within…
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TBI Weekly: Six key takeaways from MIA Market in Rome
Rome has been a hotbed of discussion for the international TV industry this week, as European and…
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Netflix reveals $6.99 advertising tier to launch 3 November in 12 countries
Netflix is to roll out its ad-supported tier into 12 countries from 3 November, with…
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Netflix doubles down on ‘local plus variety’ strategy, reveals Italy wishlist
Netflix is doubling down on its domestic-first commissioning focus as it attempts to stem subscriber decline around the world,…
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Netflix hires HBO Max alum to lead adult animated series following Mike Moon exit
Netflix has named former HBO Max exec Billy Wee to leads it adult animation push,…
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Netflix opens up to UK audience measurement after joining BARB
Netflix’s viewing data is set to receive fresh scrutiny after the streamer agreed a first-of-its-kind…