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Ted Sarandos
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Netflix lifts the lid on viewing trends
Netflix says it has identified a new trend among its members whereby they integrate movies…
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Netflix boss takes a shot at Amazon
Amazon is “spending a lot of money” on original content without “gaining much traction”, according…
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Netflix looks at offline mode
Netflix is looking at introducing an offline-viewing mode in developing countries to make to easier…
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Netflix surges as revenues top $2bn
Netflix has reported better than expected results, with quarterly revenues topping US$2 billion for the…
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Netflix hires ex-Universal TV exec as content VP
Netflix has appointed former Universal Television president Bela Bajaria as its vice-president of content. Bajaria…
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Netflix: two-thirds of viewing is on series
TV series, including Netflix’s own original productions, now account for two thirds of viewing time…
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Netflix sets sights on more British originals
Netflix is set to ramp up its British production efforts, with co-production deals in place…
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Netflix taps John Wells for Panama Papers film
The West Wing’s John Wells is teaming up with global streamer Netflix to create a…
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Netflix extends CW content pact
Netflix will remain the exclusive US subscription on-demand home of programming from broadcast network The…
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Netflix commits to Korean originals
Netflix has said it will make original programming out of South Korea. Visiting the country…
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Netflix talks up exclusive movies, Disney deal
Netflix has started talking up its movie partnership with Disney ahead of the agreement taking…
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Netflix original to US broadcast TV for first time
Netflix has struck a deal with Univision for drug drama Narcos, marking the first time…
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Netflix: VR not compatible with binge-viewing
Top Netflix execs are not buying the clamour for virtual reality experiences. In an interview…
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Netflix hit by weak Q2 subs forecast
Netflix reported a record number of new subscribers in Q1, but its share price dropped…
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Netflix bags Indian comedy feature
A new coming-of-age comedy from India is headed for Netflix after the streaming giant secured…
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Netflix doubling up on original programming
Netflix will almost double the amount of original TV series on its service in 2017,…
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Netflix shares drop as third quarter disappoints
Netflix missed its US target for new customer sign-ups and reported lower than expected operating…
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Netflix: viewers never hooked by shows’ pilots
Pilot episodes do not immediately hook viewers to a TV show, but taking away ad…
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Hulu grabs Epix films as Netflix deal ends
US streaming service Hulu has swooped for exclusive movies from premium pay network Epix after…
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Netflix greenlights Angelina Jolie child war movie
Streaming service Netflix and actor Angelina Jolie Pitt are working up a film adaptation of…
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Netflix and Brad Pitt creating War Machine
Netflix has made its most aggressive move into full-length feature films yet with a deal…
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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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Leonardo DiCaprio inks doc deal with Netflix
Leonardo DiCaprio has struck a deal to make original environmental and conservation docs for Netflix….
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Netflix sets Australasian launch date
Netflix is due to launch its subscription video-on-demand service in Australia and New Zealand on…
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Netflix bags Apatow’s Pee-wee Herman flick
Streaming service Netflix has bagged exclusive international rights to Pee-wee Herman’s Big Holiday, an upcoming…
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Netflix pre-buys Jamie Dornan war film
Netflix has acquired exclusive rights to Jadotville, a war film set during an African siege…
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Netflix raising $1.5bn for content and expansion
Netflix is raising US$1.5 billion in new debt and will use the cash to buy…
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Netflix to complete global expansion in two years
Netflix has said it plans to complete its global expansion, while staying profitable, over the…
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Netflix ‘will be global in five years, ratings are irrelevant’
Netflix’s Ted Sarandos has said he wants the streaming service to have a global footprint…
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Netflix takes The Fall with UK drama buy
Netflix has acquired season two of edgy UK serial killer drama The Fall for North…