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February 23, 2020

Entertainment

X-rated secret behind Netflix name

It’s one of the most famous companies on the planet. But Netflix was almost called something else entirely due to one awkward “connotation”.

The team behind Netflix originally “shied away” from the name due to “porn” connotations. Picture: AlamySource:Alamy

February 01, 2020

Cinema

Sandler’s new Netflix movie is sensational

Yes, you read that right. Adam Sandler has a new movie streaming now on Netflix and it is a truly thrilling and visceral experience.

Uncut Gems is not your regular Adam Sandler movieSource:Supplied

January 20, 2020

Entertainment

Netflix Expresses Interest in Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Deal

"Who wouldn’t be interested? Yes, sure," chief content officer Ted Sarandos told a news agency.

Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos

December 16, 2019

Business

Netflix’s Once-Secret Regional Data Shows Its Strength Overseas

Facing new competition from some of the world’s largest media companies, Netflix Inc. is showcasing its biggest advantage: a head start abroad.

December 12, 2019

Media & TV

Netflix, Disney+ in the crosshairs

Overseas streaming giants could soon have to play by the same rules as local broadcasters and put more Aussies on screen.

Netflix could have to spend a lot more on Australian content if proposed changes to local content laws go through. Picture: Lionel Bonaventure/AFPSource:AFP

December 08, 2019

Cinema

Marriage Story is an emotional storytelling masterpiece

There are some movies you should never watch with your significant other. This new Netflix movie is one of them.

Adam Driver is being mooted for an Oscar for his performance.Source:Supplied

December 04, 2019

Entertainment

Home Alone secrets revealed in Netflix show ‘The Movies That Made Us’

He was one of the biggest stars in Hollywood at the time, but this actor was paid a pittance for his appearance in the Christmas film.

Macaulay Culkin in 1990 film Home Alone.Source:News Limited

November 14, 2019

Entertainment

Beverly Hills Cop 4 moves to Netflix with Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy will reprise his role as wisecracking detective Axel Foley in a fourth Beverly Hills Cop film, to be produced by Netflix.

AFP / Murphy has played Axel Foley three times for three different directors

November 14, 2019

People

Actress Mo'Nique suing Netflix for race, gender discrimination

The lawsuit claims Mo’Nique was "given a low-ball offer that was only a fraction of what Netflix paid other comedians."

Mo'Nique attends the Academy Awards nominations announcement in Beverly Hills in 2011.Kevin Winter / Getty Images file

August 08, 2019

Entertainment

Game of Thrones creators ditch HBO for Netflix in big-money deal

David Benioff and DB Weiss will exclusively develop shows and films for the streaming giant in a deal worth a reported £164m

David Benioff and DB Weiss. Photograph: Robert Galbraith/Reuters

July 29, 2019

Tech

Is India the answer to Netflix's troubles?

Netflix has launched its cheapest subscription plan - a mobile-only service for Indian users. The BBC's Joe Miller finds out if India can solve the company's financial woes.

July 25, 2019

Tech

Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'

What if someone said to you the apps you use daily including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and WhatsApp are all "crime scenes"?

July 09, 2019

Media & TV

Stranger Things breaks streaming records

Stranger Things season three only came out a few days ago and it’s already breaking mammoth records for the streamer.

Stranger Things season four is all but guaranteed at this pointSource:Supplied

July 09, 2019

Media & TV

Netflix buys $185 million blockbuster

Starring Gal Gadot, Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds, this movie is going to be huge. And it won’t be coming to a cinema near you.

Red Notice reteams The Rock with his Central Intelligence director, Rawson Marshall ThurberSource:Supplied

July 08, 2019

Media & TV

Netflix Hopes ‘Stranger Things’ Can Be Its Billion-Dollar Franchise

June 25, 2019

Media & TV

'The Office' is leaving Netflix in 2021

But the streaming landscape is changing now, and legacy media companies are trying to draw viewers with their own products. That has complicated things for Netflix, which built its business model on content licensed from other companies.

April 17, 2019

Media & TV

'Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce': Film Review

Netflix's concert film, directed by Beyonce herself, documents the megastar's iconic 2018 Coachella performance and the grueling perfectionism it took to bring it to life.

YouTube Homecoming: A Film By Beyoncé | Official Trailer | Netflix

April 16, 2019

Business

Netflix Adds Nearly 10 Million Subscribers During First Quarter

The streamer's stock was down as much as 6 percent on news that it expects to add just 5 million members during the second quarter.

Ernesto S. Ruscio/Getty Images for Netflix Reed Hastings

April 12, 2019

Business

Netflix CEO Reed Hasting Exits Facebook Board Of Directo

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has departed from Facebook’s board of directors, the social media company said Friday.

April 11, 2019

Business

Disney reveals when Disney+ will launch, what it will cost

But Disney Plus will be able to draw upon a library of revered films dating back several decades while it also forges into original programming.