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What To Know About 'Cuties' And #CancelNetflix
Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 1:10pm | 422Calls to boycott Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) are coming in with the hashtag #CancelNetfix trending over the streaming giant's “Cuties” movie. Why The Outcry? Netflix on Wednesday released “Cuties,” the debut film from French director Maïmouna Doucour...
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Netflix Appoints Bela Bajaria To Head Global TV Content, Veteran Cindy Holland Out
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 4:04am | 365Netflix Inc’s (NASDAQ: NFLX) senior-level management is in for a major revamp. What Happened: Bela Bajaria will be spearheading the streaming video on demand platform’s Global Television Division, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday. Whereas Cindy Holland has decided to...
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The Obamas Sign Netflix Production Deal
Monday, May 21, 2018 - 2:02pm | 409It got Shonda, it got Letterman, it got Mark Millar, and now Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is rounding out its arsenal of stars with some of its biggest celebrities yet. What Happened The streaming service secured a multi-year agreement with Barack and Michelle Obama for films and series produced...
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Netflix Chief: There Will Be More 'House of Cards'
Monday, December 4, 2017 - 2:24pm | 349A month after firing star Kevin Spacey following sexual misconduct allegations, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) confirmed Monday that “House of Cards” still stands. Season six will resume production in early 2018 carried by Spacey’s former co-star Robin Wright, Netflix content chief...
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Netflix's Subscriber Numbers Will See 'Very Little' Impact From Disney Deal Cancellation
Monday, August 14, 2017 - 8:42am | 586When Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) announced last week that it would launch two streaming TV services, the move was considered to have far reaching implications for several industries such as cable, satellite and other video streaming companies. The streaming services are set to be rolled out in...
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Netflix Says It Takes People 3 Days After A Series Binge To Make New Show Commitment
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 - 1:03pm | 285Chances are after binging on "Breaking Bad" on Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), viewers tuned in to watch "Pulp Fiction" or "The Do-Over," not another series. According to Netflix's internal research, the trend of binging on a TV series and then following up with a movie is gaining momentum. Fifty-...
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Highlights From A Very High-Profile Roundtable Of TV Titans
Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 2:19pm | 340According to Hollywood Reporter, Netflix, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: NFLX) head of content Ted Sarandos and HBO's CEO Richard Plepler "jovially" met in new York City in late July which may have put an end to the rivalry between the two companies. The two then joined A+E Networks'...
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Netflix Is Shifting Its Original Programming Model With These Key 2016 Series
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 4:03pm | 620Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX)'s dominance in 2015 was largely based on the company’s ability to launch innovative original programming. Last Sunday at the winter edition of the Television Critics Association press tour, the streaming network showed its pipeline is not slowing up in 2016...
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Kids' Programming May Hold The Key For Networks
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - 10:58am | 429This year will be a big one for networks and streaming services alike, as the industry has seen major changes in recent months with more and more consumers turning to online streaming and mobile options rather than traditional cable. As companies like Time Warner Inc (NYSE: TWX) work to find new...
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Will Netflix Produce Another 'House Of Cards'-Sized Hit?
Thursday, August 7, 2014 - 2:35pm | 1059Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has delivered two hit shows: House of Cards and Orange is the New Black. Several more are on the way, but will any of them have what it takes to live up to House of Cards' legacy? New Marvel Shows Netflix is developing five series based on various Marvel...
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Icahn Sells Portion of Netflix Stakes – Wins Big
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 8:15am | 529Reuters is reporting that billionaire activist investor, Carl Icahn has sold a portion of his Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) stake netting him between $700 and $800 million. Icahn bought a nine percent stake in the company in August of 2012 at an average price of $58 per share. He sold three million...
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Netflix Inks Disney Deal; Stock Up 9%
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - 3:41pm | 130Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced Tuesday that it has signed a deal with Disney (NYSE: DIS), which grants it the rights as exclusive distributor of Disney movies after their first run in theaters. The deal will begin in 2016. The company outbid pay-TV channels for the rights. Currently, Starz...