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Netflix adds 'Two Thumbs Up' option to offer better recommendations

The company said that it is to let the video streaming platform know what types of series and films users want to see more of

New Warner Bros Discovery firm to take on giants like Netflix, Disney

Discovery and telecommunication company AT&T announced that they have closed their transaction and combined the WarnerMedia business with Discovery, to compete with other streaming giants like Netflix and Disney.

Netflix backs away from Will Smith's film 'Fast and Loose' post Oscars slap

The conflict arose after Rock, who was presenting the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, seized the moment to crack a few jokes, including one about Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head.

From video store chain to global entity: How Netflix changed entertainment

As millions of people stream the latest season of 'Money Heist' or 'Squid Game' on Netflix, little do they know that the streaming giant was born out of a video renting store in the US 25 years ago.

Rampant password sharing hampers OTT players' user growth in India

If you are someone who relies on passwords from friends to binge-watch Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, you are contributing to OTT players losing millions of dollars every year

Oscars for OTT

This year, OTT streamers achieved the feat of scooping the best movie award, apart from 35 nominations in the Academy Awards. But back home, OTT's future is linked to vernacular programs and films

Netflix may soon ask extra money for sharing your account with others

Popular video streaming platform Netflix is planning to pause password sharing outside a single household by charging users extra for doing so.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's 'Servant of the People' series returns to Netflix

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's series 'Servant of the People', which inspired him to enter into politics, is back for streaming on Netflix in the US.e

NFDC, Netflix join hands for virtual scriptwriting programme for women

The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) on Tuesday announced a virtual training programme for hundred women scriptwriters in partnership with streaming platform Netflix.

Netflix suspends services in Russia amid nation's invasion of Ukraine

Streaming giant Netflix is suspending its operations in Russia, joining the long line of major entertainment companies and Hollywood studios that have closed operations in the country.

Netflix pauses future projects, acquisitions in Russia amid Ukraine crisis

The streaming service had four Russian originals in the pipeline, including a crime thriller series directed by Dasha Zhuk, which was shooting and has been postponed

Netflix pauses all its future projects, acquisitions from Russia amid war

Streaming giant Netflix will no longer come up with Russian content.Due to Russia's military operations in Ukraine, Netflix has decided to pause all future projects and acquisitions from President Vladimir Putin-led country, Variety reported.The streamer had four Russian originals in the pipeline, including a crime thriller series directed by Dasha Zhuk which was shooting and has been put on hold. The 1990's set series was Netflix's second original series filming in Russia, following 'Anna K which wrapped last year.'The service was launched in the country just over a year ago and is believed to have about 1 million subscribers.Prior to Netflix, Disney and Warner Bros. announced their decision of halting the theatrical releases of their projects in Russia.

Netflix acquires Stranger Things game maker Next Games for $72 mn

Netflix on Wednesday announced to acquire Finland-based Next Games, developer of hugely popular Stranger Things and Walking Dead games, for $72 million

BRICs or FAANGs: Convenient acronyms don't spell safe investment bets

The FAANGs group of tech and internet giants Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google owner Alphabet has been the vanguard of the so-called fourth industrial revolution for over a decade

Viewsonic M1+G2 projector review: A portable device for people on the move

The M1+G2 is one option if you're looking to buy a portable projector that doesn't cost you a fortune

South Korea fines Netflix, Google over unfair paid subscription business

Along with the fine, a South Korean regulator ordered them to correct their business practices

Peloton co-founder steps down after rough ride; ex-Spotify CFO takes charge

Barry McCarthy, who served as CFO at Spotify as well as at Netflix, will take over the CEO position

High attrition, employee cost casts spell on IT stks; buy on dips: Analysts

The nervousness in the IT stocks, analysts believe, is on account of rising employee costs at a time the business growth has been modest year-on-year in the December 2021 quarter (Q3FY22)

Amazon, Netflix to bolster Indian release lineup with content worth $54 mn

The pandemic, which forced people to consume more entertainment online, also exposed India's almost 1.4 billion population to varied geographies and niche genres on an unprecedented scale

TMS Ep93: Netflix in India, PwC's Ranen Banerjee, markets, tax types

Why Netflix failed to crack the Indian market? What is Ranen Banerjee's Budget expectation for MSMEs? Is broader market crash likely to get deeper? What are direct and indirect taxes? All answers here