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OTT platforms turn to daily TV-style shows to boost audience engagement

Streaming platforms like JioHotstar, Netflix, and Hoichoi are experimenting with daily episode releases and hybrid models to retain audiences and drive profitability

Hawkins fans, get ready for one last ride as Stranger Things hits theatres

Titled 'The Rightside Up', the climactic episode will also play in over 350 movie theatres across the US and Canada starting December 31 at 5 PM PT, perfectly timed with its global premiere on Netflix

Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare quarterly earnings letdown

Netflix missed the earnings target set by stock market analysts during the video streamer's latest quarter, a letdown that the company blamed on a tax dispute in Brazil. The results announced Tuesday broke Netflix's six-quarter streak of posting a profit that eclipsed analysts' projections. The Los Gatos, California, cited an unexpected USD 619 million expense tied to the Brazilian tax dispute for the earnings shortfall while hailing its lineup of distinctive TV series and films for keeping its audience engaged and delivering a mix of subscriber fees and increased ad sales that helped it deliver revenue that matched analyst forecasts. Investors, though, were not placated by the explanation as Netflix's shares still fell by about 5 per cent in extended trading after the numbers came out. Analysts varied in their interpretation of the third-quarter report. Investing.com analyst Thomas Monteiro worries Netflix is using the Brazilian tax hit as a way to mask signs of a slowdown in ...

Netflix teams up with Mattel and Hasbro for K-Pop Demon Hunters toys

Since its June debut, the film has topped more than 325 million views, making it Netflix's most-watched original movie

From streaming to theatres: How platforms are reaching Indian moviegoers

Amazon MGM Studios' 'Nishaanchi' marks its second theatrical release in India, showing how streaming platforms are now also releasing films in cinemas, not just online

After smartphones, Netflix is bringing games to its TV platform: Report

Netflix is expanding its gaming service beyond smartphones, enabling users to play interactive party and casual games directly on their TVs using smartphones as controllers

Delhi HC summons Netflix, Red Chillies in Sameer Wankhede defamation case

The Delhi HC has summoned Netflix, Red Chillies, Google, X Corp and Meta in Sameer Wankhede's defamation case over his portrayal in The Ba**ds of Bollywood series

Elon Musk backs 'Cancel Netflix' trend on X: Here's all you need to know

'Cancel Netflix' trended on X after Elon Musk hinted he ended his subscription, backing criticism of Netflix over Hamish Steele's comments on Charlie Kirk and 'woke content'

HC flags issues in Wankhede's defamation case against Red Chillies, Netflix

At the outset, Justice Kaurav asked Wankhede's counsel about the cause of action for filing the suit in the national capital

Netflix confirms One Piece Season 2 for 2026 with bigger battles, new faces

Netflix has announced that 'One Piece season 2' will premiere in 2026. While the precise release date is still 'not out', but new episodes will be available exclusively on Netflix

YouTube Premium: Family plan benefits pause for members not at home address

YouTube is stepping up enforcement of its Premium Family plan policy, pausing accounts shared across households; the move follows similar crackdowns by Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon

Wednesday season 2: Release date, cast, plot and when to watch in India

Wednesday season 2, the record-breaking supernatural fantasy series, is marking its return to Netflix. Part 1 of Season 2 of Wednesday is all set to premiere on Wednesday, August 6

In a first, Netflix dives into generative AI with new sci-fi series debut

Netflix has used generative AI to create VFX in its upcoming sci-fi series El Eternauta, marking its first official move into AI-driven production, without replacing human creators

Stranger Things Season 5 release date: Trailer, cast and where to watch

The final season of Stranger Things is coming! Uncover release timelines, cast updates, major plot hints, and what the new trailer reveals about the battle to end Vecna's reign

Streaming wars: YouTube, Netflix battle for control over the television set

The rivalry signals how the streaming wars have entered a new phase. For years, increasing subscriber numbers to their streaming services was the ultimate goal for media companies

Lumio launches Arc 5 and Arc 7 home projectors with Google TV: Price, specs

Both Lumio Arc 5 and Arc 7 projectors offer Full HD 1080p visuals with HDR10 support. With Google TV, the projector offers access to several streaming apps including Netflix

NASA+ lands on Netflix: Stream live rocket launches, spacewalks & more soon

Experience space like never before as Netflix teams up with NASA+ to stream live rocket launches, spacewalks, and more, right from your screen this summer

Squid Game Season 3 release time in India: When to watch the final season?

Squid Game Season 3 release time in India: The much-awaited Squid Game, with a total of six episodes, has been released globally. Here's when to watch the final season

JioHotstar nears Netflix with 300 mn subscribers after IPL 2025 surge

Driven by massive IPL viewership and CTV penetration, JioHotstar has crossed 300 million subscribers, nearly matching Netflix's global numbers, says JioStar

Jiohotstar closes in on Netflix, overall subscriber base touches 300 mn

Jiohotstar's overall subscriber base has touched 300 million, just shy of the global OTT giant Netflix's last reported number of 301.63 million, the domestic streaming platform said on Wednesday. Recently concluded edition of the Tata IPL seemed to be aiding in the subscriber addition, which had stood at just 50 million in February as per a media report. The BCCI-promoted cricket league had many firsts in 2025, including digital viewership at 652 million crossing the 537 million on television, as per a report published by its parent Jiostar, which came into being in February this year with the merger of Reliance-led Jiocinema and Disney+Hotstar. Sanjog Gupta, the chief executive for sports and live experiences for Jiostar, suggested that the high viewership also translated into revenues. "We have managed to make this IPL the most monetised edition of the event and also the most monetised sporting event ever in India across advertising and subscription revenue," he said. It can be