Netflix officially launches ‘Basic with Ads’ option
The anticipated ad-supported plan will cost U.S. subscribers $6.99 a month.
‘The Bad Guys’ is #1 on Netflix — but is it any good?
Mix one part “Zootopia” with two parts “Ocean’s Eleven” and just a dash of the visual flair of “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” and you’ve got “The Bad Guys,” the animated caper from DreamWorks that's currently sitting at the top of Netflix's hot list. FOX Digital film critic Caroline Siede reviews.
Netflix to begin monetizing account sharing in early 2023
Consumers sharing their Netflix account with family or friends outside their household will have to pay extra starting early next year.
Netflix subscriber growth expands 2.4 million after two quarters of decline
Netflix on Tuesday also revealed details about plans to "monetize account sharing" that it said will start being implemented in 2023.
Netflix's ad-supported plan gets launch date, price
Under Netflix's new "Basic with Ads" plan, users will see four to five minutes of ads per hour on average, with the ads each being 15 or 30 seconds long.
Netflix Dahmer show draws true crime tourists to Milwaukee bar
Netflix's new series profiling Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has drawn true crime tourists to the former "Club 219," where Dahmer found some of his victims. The new owner said the unwanted attention has been overwhelming.
'Inventing Anna' subject Rachel Williams sues Netflix for defamation
Former Vanity Fair worker Rachel DeLoache Williams is suing Netflix over how she was portrayed in the streaming platform's Emmy-nominated "Inventing Anna" series.
US streaming outpaces cable, broadcast TV for 1st time ever in July
“It was inevitable,” one professor of television studies said. “I knew it had to happen, but I didn't know it would happen as quickly as it did.”
Orlando's largest art fundraiser announces Bridgerton theme
La Mashchera, Orlando's art fundraiser, announces this year's theme: the Netflix drama Bridgerton.
Netflix CEO predicts linear TV downfall within the next decade
Netflix said the company drew more TV viewing time than any other outlet during the 2021-2022 TV season.
Netflix expanding password-sharing crackdown with new test
The feature will roll out for testing in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala on Aug. 22.
Netflix chooses Microsoft for ad-supported subscription plan
Netflix is soon adding a lower-priced, ad-supported plan to its list of subscription options — something the streaming giant had been hesitant to do in the past.
Netflix announces 'Squid Game' reality show with $4.56 million prize
"Squid Game: The Challenge" will feature 456 real-life players competing in "Squid Game"-inspired games. Casting for the show is now open.
Netflix explores livestreaming with plans to launch unscripted content, events
While the streaming company is currently in the early stages of development, its efforts are concentrated on unscripted content and live events.
Netflix lays off 150 employees amid subscriber losses
Netflix said the positions represent 2% of the streaming company’s total workforce, which includes nearly 11,000 employees. Most of the employees were U.S.-based.
Norm Macdonald’s secret, final standup special coming to Netflix
The iconic comedian originally planned to film the special in front of a live audience, but COVID-19 had other plans.
Netflix considers lower-price plan with ads amid drop in subscribers
Netflix is open to a lower-price tier with advertising as the company grapples with a drop in subscribers. Other looming changes include minimizing password sharing.
Netflix to launch test that requires subscribers to pay for users outside household
Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.
'Stranger Things' season 4 release dates announced, show to end with season 5
Stranger Things” season 4 will be released in two parts, Netflix announced — and season 5 will be the last.
Netflix employees 'walkout' in protest of new Dave Chappelle special, calling it 'transphobic'
Some Netflix workers on Wednesday participated in a walkout in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special "The Closer." Critics say the new special is offensive to transgender people and has the potential to instigate real-life violence.