Netflix orders weekly comedy talk show fromDaily Showbreakout Hasan Minhaj

The streaming service has ordered 32 episodes of the as-yet-untitled series. And like you, I cannot wait to find out who Putin picks this time. Hes a phenomenal writer with a distinct point of view. Credit: Desiree Navarro/FilmMagic We are so excited to bring his new talk series to Netflix members around the world. This isnt the first time the comedian has partnered with Netflix. His comedy specialHasan Minhaj: Homecoming Kingpremiered on the streaming giant last May....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Jennifer Kramer

Netflix ordersBaby-Sitters Clubadaptation to series

Everyones favorite babysitters are heading to everyones favorite streaming service. Netflix has ordered an adaptation ofAnn M. Martins best-selling book seriesThe Baby-SittersClubto series, it was announced Thursday. This isnt the first time the series has been translated to the screen, either. Scholastic Rachel Shukert (GLOW) will serve as showrunner, and Martin and Walden Medias Naia Cucukov will produce. Scholastic

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Douglas Parker

Netflix putsYOUon track for over 40 million member views in first four weeks

Of course, without further context, these numbers are hard to discern. While one account may include multiple views and viewers, it is only counted once. Television is apparently different. Lifetime Previously, the same spokesperson forBird Boxsaid theres more nuance when recording metrics for series and episodes. If a family of four is watchingYOUfrom the same account, that account still only counts as one. If the family bingesYOUthree times, its still just one count....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Kevin Lawrence

Netflix releases 'morally compromising' interactiveBlack Mirrorepisode,Bandersnatch

Netflix just released a new entry ofBlack MirrortitledBandersnatch. Will Poulter, Alice Lowe, and Asim Chaudhry also star. Note this doesnt mean there are actually a trillion unique paths or storylines, though. Credit: Netflix Generally, each time through is a 90-minute story with five main endings. According to one report, the film contains a total of five hours of potential play-able footage. The episode was directed by David Slade, who also helmed the terrific season 4 episode Metalhead....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · John Cantrell

Netflix releases footage of Danny Masterson's final episodes ofThe Ranch

Warning: Some NSFW language included in the trailer below. These are also the final episodes that feature Danny Masterson, who waswritten out of the serieslate last year. Masterson was written out of the series in December 2017 amidrape allegations against the actor. Yesterday was his last day on the show, and production will resume in early 2018 without him. From day one, I have denied the outrageous allegations against me....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Amy Johnson

Netflix responds to Steven Spielberg's push for Oscars rule changes: 'We love cinema'

Letting everyone, everywhere enjoy releases at the same time. Giving filmmakers more ways to share art. The note concludes by asserting that the outlined points are not mutually exclusive. Credit: Netflix; JB Lacroix/WireImage Once you commit to a television format, youre a TV movie, he continued. The good show deserves an Emmy, but not an Oscar. This is a Board of Governors meeting. And regular branch members cant be there....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Todd Stanley

Netflix revealsLost in Spaceaction-packed trailer — Exclusive

There arent a lot of family shows that everybody can watch for themselves. There are very few things that are not reality shows that adults and kids can enjoy together. And its a different experience watching the show versus the trailer. Netflix You fall in love with this character. Its less about how it looks than who it is. Were so lucky to have Parker, she brings such dimensionality to the role....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Scott Ryan

Netflix says its bigger competitor isn't HBO, it's…Fortnite

Netflix has some competition, and were not necessarily talking about other television networks. Then comes the line, We compete with (and lose to)Fornitemore than HBO. In January 2018, Epic Gamescounted3.4 million concurrent players. Credit: Epic Games In August, Epic Games thenmentioned78.3 million people played the game throughout the month. Netflix also estimated more than 40 million account views each for seriesYOUandElitewith their first four weeks. However,those numbers come with their own unique caveats....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Jack Meyer

Netflix seriesChambersstarring Uma Thurman is atmospheric horror stretched into absurdity: EW review

You have to watch the first two episodes of the newNetflix seriesChambers. And you maybe shouldnt watch anything after that. The tense horror drama (streaming now) casts an immediate spell. Credit: Ursula Coyote/Netflix But Sasha and TJ are in love, so nothing else matters. The opening sequence of theChamberspilot draws you into their rapture. They drive through the desert, horizon visible out the window. The song on the radio is Still Ill by the Smiths....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Ian Roberts

Netflix signs Ryan Murphy to exclusive producing deal

Murphy previously had an overall deal with 20th Century Fox to create content for Fox and FX. FromNip/Tuck our first licensed series toAmericanCrime Story: The People v. O.J. SimpsonandAmerican Horror Story, weve seen how his brand of storytelling captivates consumers and critics across the globe. Credit: Charles Sykes/Bravo According toThe New York Times, Murphys deal is said to be worth up to $300 million. The history of this moment is not lost on me, Murphy said in a statement....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Danny Caldwell

Netflix sued overBlack Mirrorby Choose Your Own Adventure publisher

At one point, the programmer calls the novel a Choose Your Own Adventure book. Chooseco is asking for $25 million in damages. The first Choose Your Own Adventure novel was created by Edward Packard and was published in 1979. Credit: Stuart Hendry/Netflix Netflix had no comment.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 46 words · Jody Ortega

Netflix testing out 'patch' binge-watching incentives for younger streamers

What the heck is a Netflix patch? Now we know… kinda. What is a Netflix patch? Credit: Joseph Lederer/Netflix Patches appear to be a form of badges users can collect by binge-watching their favorite shows. A spokesperson for Netflix confirmed the new function in a statement toVariety. We learn by testing and this feature may or may not become part of the Netflix experience. Users have posted images of the patches from their Netflix homepage....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Judy Hensley

Netflix urges fans to watchKilling Eveeven though it's on rival Hulu

Netflix called a brief cease-fire in the bloody streaming content wars to praise a rival show on Sunday night. Its a true masterclass in writing, directing, and acting. Oh goodness … the acting! Credit: BBC America What Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer do in this show is NEXT. The project is based on Luke JenningssCodename Villanellenovella series. The eight-episode first season debuted last spring and a second seasonis due to premiere on BBC America in April....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Holly Hayes