Netflix partners with CBC in adaption of Alias Grace
The six-hour made-in-Canada miniseries is SVOD's latest content acquisition geared to grow global subscriptions. Read More
View ArticleSarah Gadon to headline Netflix miniseries Alias Grace
The project, created by and starring Canadians, is another example of the global SVOD's strategy of tailoring international content to local markets.Read More
View ArticleNetflix heads to space with its newest reboot
The SVOD has commissioned a remake of the 60's sci-fi series Lost in Space, hoping to tap fans of the original, along with younger audiences.Read More
View ArticleCameras roll on Adam Wingard’s Death Note for Netflix
The global SVOD picked up the adaptation of the Japanese manga earlier this year after the project was reportedly dropped by Warner Bros.Read More
View ArticleAlbert Brooks lends humor to Netflix U.S.
U.S. subscribers can now stream seven of the comedian's films, including Defending Your Life, which marks its 25th anniversary this year. Read More
View ArticleNetflix inks content licensing deal with The CW
Starting with the 2016-2017 season, viewers in the U.S. can stream full seasons of The CW programming eight days after each show's season finale.Read More
View ArticleDigital grows Emmy presence
Defy, Maker and Vimeo join Netflix and Amazon with nominations, though the two SVODs continue to dominate the digi players at the award show. Read More
View ArticleNetflix orders Chuck Lorre’s Disjointed straight to series
The half-hour comedy stars Academy Award and Emmy winner Kathy Bates, with Lorre sharing executive producer and writer credits with David Javerbaum. Read More
View ArticleStar Trek reboot beams up to SVOD
The deal between Netflix and CBS strays from the binge-watch format to one that brings fresh episodes to the SVOD weekly.Read More
View ArticleNetflix sees subscriber slowdown at home and abroad
The service added 1.7 million subscribers globally, down from 2.5 million predicted earlier this year - with only 160,000 additions in the U.S.Read More
View ArticleShares tumble for Netflix after disappointing second quarter
The streamer saw one of its worst market openings on July 19, but analysts say the SVOD giant's global dominance isn't under threat. Read More
View ArticleNetflix greenlights new episodes of “Making a Murderer”
Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos are in production on a follow-up to the breakout doc hit that revisits the cases of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey.Read More
View ArticleJennifer Hudson to star in Adam Sandler’s third digital flick
Sandler's films for the SVOD have received poor reviews thus far - now he's tapped an Oscar winner to headline his latest creative effort.Read More
View ArticleMaker Studios film makes Netflix cut
Internet Famous, a mockumentary starring YouTuber Shane Dawson, is the first of Maker's originals to land on the global streamer.Read More
View ArticleNetflix secures FX franchise American Crime Story
The deal with 20th Century Fox will see the first season of the franchise made available in 2017 throughout the SVOD's territories, excluding Canada. Read More
View ArticleNetflix unfolds The Panama Papers
The SVOD has acquired the exclusive rights to the story of political and financial scandal, and partnered with John Wells Productions to bring it to life. Read More
View ArticleNetflix goes back to Stars Hollow Nov. 25
On top of the long-anticipated Gilmore Girls revival, the SVOD also announced premiere dates for series such as Chef's Table and Black Mirror.Read More
View ArticleNetflix to launch first Brazilian film
As the SVOD aims to make a bigger splash with subscribers internationally, it's begun work on a new Western featuring Brazilian talent.Read More
View ArticleNetflix suffers as viewers tune into Rio: study
The SVOD noted a 10% dip in total traffic during the first two days of the Games, though the Olympics have yet to prove a love story for linear.Read More
View ArticleFour Netflix original docs headed to TIFF
This year's program includes Werner Herzog's volcano doc Into The Inferno and The Ivory Game, executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.Read More
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