Netflix

Netflix, Inc. is an American over-the-top media services provider, headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, the company's primary business is its subscription-based streaming service, which offers online streaming of a library of films and television programs including those produced in-house.

June 25, 2019

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

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.

April 16, 2019

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.

April 12, 2019

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

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.

April 09, 2019

April 09, 2019

Media & TV

Kevin Hart's Netflix Special Is Going to Get Him Canceled... Again

In 'Kevin Hart: Irresponsible,' he jokes about his screwups and how hard it is to apologize, giving a world of context for his Oscars debacle.

April 08, 2019

April 08, 2019

Entertainment

Netflix releases trailer for Beyonce ‘Homecoming’ documentary

Beyonce has given a glimpse into her very private life (including a look at her twins) in a new documentary about her 2018 Coachella performance, just as sister Solange dumps the festival.

March 26, 2019

March 26, 2019

Business

Apple TV+ Signals Its Awards Ambitions

The launch of the new streaming service was attended by Hollywood pundits, Golden Globes voters and the first member of the streamer's awards team.

March 10, 2019

March 10, 2019

Tech

Password sharers, please take note

For years, content providers like Netflix and Stan weren’t bothered by casual password sharing. But that has changed.

March 04, 2019

March 04, 2019

Cinema

Netflix vs. Steven Spielberg is a battle over the future of the movie experience

November 29, 2018

November 29, 2018

Canada

Basic plan rises a dollar to $9.99 a month

Netflix's standard plan will now cost $3 more

November 19, 2018

November 19, 2018

Society

Outlook for Traditional TV Goes From Bad to Worse

Cord-cutters continue to chip away at cable and satellite providers’ dominance of the living room

November 13, 2018

November 13, 2018

Music

Cardi B and Chance the Rapper Will Judge Hip-Hop Competition 'Rhythm + Flow' for Netflix

T.I. is also on board the streamer's first music competition, produced by John Legend.

November 02, 2018

November 02, 2018

Tech

The end of an era for Netflix

TODAY is an important moment for Netflix. The reason why it’s as popular as it is ends tonight, and things will never be the same again.

October 17, 2018

October 17, 2018

Media & TV

‘Orange Is the New Black’ to End With Season 7

The show has received widespread critical acclaim throughout its run, garnering multiple Emmy nominations and back-to-back wins for Aduba in 2014 and 2015.

July 22, 2018

July 22, 2018

Business

Why tens of thousands of people want new Netflix series ‘Insatiable’ cancelled

THE trailer for Netflix’s new teen comedy is so controversial, tens of thousands of people are calling for the show to be cancelled before it’s even aired.

July 17, 2018

July 17, 2018

Business

Netflix stumbles as streaming wars heat up

WITH a raft of rivals including Apple gunning for it, Netflix’s latest numbers reveal an unlikely problem for the streaming giant.

July 05, 2018

July 05, 2018

Tech

What tech giants really do with your data

Tracking your phone's gyroscope, scanning your messages and giving your data to third-party companies.

June 28, 2018

June 28, 2018

Business

Karamo Brown: Queer Eye host urges Netflix subtitle change

Karamo Brown, a host on the hugely successful makeover show Queer Eye, has vowed to pressure streaming service Netflix into improving its subtitles for deaf and hard-of-hearing watchers after a social media debate over their quality.

June 27, 2018

June 27, 2018

Business

Amazon Should Buy CBS to Compete With Netflix, Analyst Argues

"Despite all of Amazon's many accomplishments, Prime Video appears to be lagging in both usage and reach," wrote Michael Nathanson of MoffettNathanson.