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India's Reliance Jio launches Netflix subscription on prepaid plans Reliance Jio Infocomm said on Friday it has launched a Netflix subscription on prepaid plans, a move that could intensify competition among domestic telecom companies as well as help the video-streaming provider find other avenues to make money. Jio, the telecom arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, said that around 400 million prepaid customers will have the option of availing a Netflix subscription through two packages, each valid for up to 84 days. One wi...
India's Reliance Jio launches Netflix subscription on prepaid plans
India's Reliance Jio launches Netflix subscription on prepaid plans
Source: Reuters
18/08/2023 7:20:56 PM
India`s Jio launches Netflix subscription on prepaid plans Reliance Jio Infocomm, the telecom arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, said on Friday it has launched a Netflix subscription on prepaid plans. Jio said that around 400 million prepaid customers will get the option of availing a Netflix subscription through two packages, one priced at 1,099 rupees ($13.23), which will give access to Netflix on mobile platforms, and the other for 1,499 rupees, providing access to a basic package for large screens. The packag...
India`s Jio launches Netflix subscription on prepaid plans
India`s Jio launches Netflix subscription on prepaid plans
Source: Reuters
18/08/2023 5:26:11 PM
Netflix rolls out games across TVs, PCs and Macs in select markets Netflix is rolling out its games across devices -- TVs, computers, and mobile -- and has announced first public tests of its cloud-streamed games. Mike Verdu, Netflix VP of games, said that the streaming giant is rolling out a limited beta test to a small number of members in Canada and the UK on select TVs, starting from Monday, and on PCs and Macs through Netflix.com on supported browsers in the next few weeks.  “Two games will be part of this initial test: Oxenfree from Ni...
Netflix rolls out games across TVs, PCs and Macs in select markets
Netflix rolls out games across TVs, PCs and Macs in select markets
Source: IANS
15/08/2023 11:24:07 AM
Netflix introduces new personalised tab for Android, iOS Streaming giant Netflix has introduced a new personalised tab for Android and iOS, which helps users choose what they want to watch. he 'My Netflix' tab is currently rolling out on iOS, and will be available on Android early next month, the company said in a blogpost on Monday. According to the streaming giant, the new tab is a "one-stop shop tailored to you with easy shortcuts to help you choose what you want to watch”. In this new dedicated space, users can see t...
Netflix introduces new personalised tab for Android, iOS
Netflix introduces new personalised tab for Android, iOS
Source: IANS
25/07/2023 12:41:49 PM
Asian shares fall after US tech falters, dollar and yields hold gains Asian shares fell on Friday after Tesla and Netflix weighed on U.S. tech shares after their earnings reports, while the dollar and Treasury yields held their gains ahead of an action-packed week that could see the end of the U.S. tightening cycle. As well as the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting next week, the Bank of Japan will meet amid speculation of imminent policy tweaks. Early on Friday, Japan's inflation stayed above the central bank's target of 2% for the 15th straight month in ...
Asian shares fall after US tech falters, dollar and yields hold gains
Asian shares fall after US tech falters, dollar and yields hold gains
Source: Reuters
21/07/2023 8:36:25 AM
Netflix adds 5.9 mn paid subscribers in Q2, revenue at $8.2 bn Streaming giant Netflix added 5.9 million subscribers globally in the second quarter (Q2), with the US and Canada making up 1.17 million new members in the April-June period. In May, the company launched paid sharing in more than 100 countries, representing more than 80 per cent of its revenue base. "Revenue in each region is now higher than pre-launch, with sign-ups already exceeding cancellations. Paid net additions were 5.9 million in Q2," Netflix said in a statement late o...
Netflix adds 5.9 mn paid subscribers in Q2, revenue at $8.2 bn
Netflix adds 5.9 mn paid subscribers in Q2, revenue at $8.2 bn
Source: IANS
20/07/2023 11:36:01 AM
Asia stocks gain; US futures slip after Netflix, Tesla earnings Asian stocks rose and sterling stumbled on Thursday as cooling UK inflation lifted risk appetite ahead of central bank meetings next week, while disappointing earnings results from Netflix and Tesla pushed U.S. futures lower. Meanwhile, China's yuan shot up after authorities tweaked cross-border financing rules and major state-owned banks were seen selling dollars in moves analysts said were designed to shore up the currency. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside ...
Asia stocks gain; US futures slip after Netflix, Tesla earnings
Asia stocks gain; US futures slip after Netflix, Tesla earnings
Source: Reuters
20/07/2023 8:50:22 AM
Stocks mixed, sterling weighed as UK inflation slows Stock markets were mixed on Wednesday with growth concerns dragging down China while elsewhere futures rose after British inflation came in surprisingly soft for once and U.S. data stoked hopes the world's biggest economy can avoid recession. Headline British CPI fell to 7.9% year-on-year in June, against expectations for 8.2%. Core inflation fell to 6.9% from a three-decade peak of 7.1%. Sterling dropped 0.6% to $1.2962 and FTSE futures rose 0.5%. Earlier MSCI's broadest index ...
Stocks mixed, sterling weighed as UK inflation slows
Stocks mixed, sterling weighed as UK inflation slows
Source: Reuters
19/07/2023 12:54:05 PM
Pooja Bhatt to enter 'Bigg Boss OTT' Season 2 as contestant Actress-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt is all set to step into the 'Bigg Boss OTT' Season 2 house as a contestant. According to a source close to IANS, Pooja will be entering the house on Saturday night as the grand premier is set to take place. She will be joining Jia Shankar, Avinash Sachdev, Cyrus Baroacha and Falaq Naaz among many others. The second season marks the digital debut of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who will be seen hosting the show. Pooja is the daughter of Indian...
Pooja Bhatt to enter 'Bigg Boss OTT' Season 2 as contestant
Pooja Bhatt to enter 'Bigg Boss OTT' Season 2 as contestant
Source: IANS
18/06/2023 9:01:38 AM
'Extraction 2' delves into Tyler Rake's backstory, says Chris Hemsworth Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming release 'Extraction 2', has shared that the film will go back in time to the past of his character and will present the events that have made him the guy that he is in the present. The film, which is set to release on OTT on June 16, promises to take audiences on another thrilling adventure filled with high-octane action and suspense. As he steps back into the shoes of his character Tyler Rake, Chr...
'Extraction 2' delves into Tyler Rake's backstory, says Chris Hemsworth
'Extraction 2' delves into Tyler Rake's backstory, says Chris Hemsworth
Source: IANS
9/06/2023 1:19:47 PM
Rajshri Deshpande-starrer 'Privacy' heads to Bucheon International Film Fest The upcoming film 'Privacy', which stars actress-activist Rajshri Deshpande, is set to be screened at the Bucheon International Film Festival which will be held from June 29 to July 9, 2023. The festival covers a plethora of cinema ranging from horror, thriller, mystery and fantasy films from around the globe. This year's festival opens with Joaquin Phoenix starrer 'Beau is Afraid'. 'Privacy' is a social thriller, and marks the directorial debut of Sudeep Kan...
Rajshri Deshpande-starrer 'Privacy' heads to Bucheon International Film Fest
Rajshri Deshpande-starrer 'Privacy' heads to Bucheon International Film Fest
Source: IANS
8/06/2023 6:11:50 PM
Zack Snyder's upcoming space adventure 'Rebel Moon' to release in two parts Director Zack Snyder's sci-fi epic drama 'Rebel Moon' will be divided into two movies, before it hits Netflix on December 22 due to its massive length. Initially asked to trim its runtime, Snyder argued that cutting the runtime would ruin the movie's themes, character arcs and plot points. So instead, the director decided to release the movie in two parts with the release dates being fairly close to one another though the second part's date has not been revealed yet,...
Zack Snyder's upcoming space adventure 'Rebel Moon' to release in two parts
Zack Snyder's upcoming space adventure 'Rebel Moon' to release in two parts
Source: IANS
8/06/2023 4:43:03 PM
Lenovo launches new Android tablet 'Tab M9' in India Global technology brand Lenovo on Friday launched its latest Android tablet -- 'Tab M9', powered with MediaTek Helio G80 Octa-Core processor in India. The Lenovo Tab M9 will be available in Frost Blue and Storm Grey colours at a starting price of Rs 12,999 from June 1 across key online and offline stores. "Our new Lenovo Tab M9 is one of the best entry-level Android devices, and it's the perfect entertainment powerhouse for consumers looking for some downtime away from ...
Lenovo launches new Android tablet 'Tab M9' in India
Lenovo launches new Android tablet 'Tab M9' in India
Source: IANS
26/05/2023 4:43:36 PM
Indian billionaire Ambani`s JioCinema unveils pricing in fight with Netflix, Disney Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s streaming platform JioCinema announced premium pricing of 999 Indian rupees ($12) a year, its first step to move away from a free content model to fight global rivals such as Netflix and Disney in the country. The move comes weeks after a Reliance's Viacom18 struck a content deal with Warner Bros, that will make available popular HBO and Warner titles such as "Succession" and those featuring the character Harry Potter on the JioCinema ...
Indian billionaire Ambani`s JioCinema unveils pricing in fight with Netflix, Disney
Indian billionaire Ambani`s JioCinema unveils pricing in fight with Netflix, Disney
Source: Reuters
13/05/2023 3:00:22 PM
India`s IT department looking to tax Netflix's India operations - ET India is seeking to tax Netflix Inc's income earned from streaming services in the country, the Economic Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.  In a draft order, the tax authorities attributed an income of about 550 million rupees ($6.73 million) to Netflix's Indian permanent establishment (PE) in the assessment year 2021-22, the report added.  Tax officials reasoned that the U.S. firm had some employees and infrastructure from the parent en...
India`s IT department looking to tax Netflix's India operations - ET
India`s IT department looking to tax Netflix's India operations - ET
Source: Reuters
12/05/2023 9:21:48 AM
Netflix grows engagement in India by 30% in Q1 2023 after price cuts A significant price reduction in subscription tiers in India has helped Netflix grow engagement in the country by nearly 30 per cent (year on year) in the first quarter of 2023, the streaming giant has announced. Over time, Netflix has adapted our prices to meet local needs and to further deepen its penetration, it lowered prices in India by 20-60 per cent in December 2021. "These reductions -- combined with an improved slate -- helped grow engagement in India by nearly 30 per cent...
Netflix grows engagement in India by 30% in Q1 2023 after price cuts
Netflix grows engagement in India by 30% in Q1 2023 after price cuts
Source: IANS
19/04/2023 11:01:33 AM
Alia Bhatt to make her Met Gala debut this year Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who is currently cherishing motherhood, and will be making her international debut with 'Heart of Stone', is all set to make her debut at one of the biggest fashion events of the year, Met Gala. The Met Gala was established in 1948 by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert as a fundraiser for the newly founded Costume Institute to mark the opening of its annual exhibit. This year's theme for the event is titled 'Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty'...
Alia Bhatt to make her Met Gala debut this year
Alia Bhatt to make her Met Gala debut this year
Source: IANS
12/04/2023 1:48:13 PM
Netflix rolls out ad-supported plan for Apple TV users Streaming giant Netflix has rolled out its ad-supported plan -- "Basic with Ads" for Apple TV users after a delay of months. The service was announced in October of last year, but there were some devices that were not supported, including the Apple TV. The cheaper tier is now available in the Netflix tvOS app starting this week, reports TechCrunch. Prior to this update, Apple TV users were not able to access Netflix's ads tier and were offered either a more expensive plan ...
Netflix rolls out ad-supported plan for Apple TV users
Netflix rolls out ad-supported plan for Apple TV users
Source: IANS
31/03/2023 1:49:43 PM
Bollywood movies inspired by Indian authors It is not surprising that screen adaptations of Indian authors' works are in high demand because they have always been an integral component of world literature. To say the least, every film has a narrative to tell and something we can learn and apply in our daily lives, so grab some snacks, curl up under a blanket, and enjoy this film based on the works of Indian writers: '3 idiots' The movie '3 idiots' starring Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R. Madhavan, and Kareena...
Bollywood movies inspired by Indian authors
Bollywood movies inspired by Indian authors
Source: IANS
28/03/2023 12:52:18 PM
Stocks rally with Netflix; dollar jumps vs yen after BOJ governor remarks NEW YORK - Global equity indexes rose sharply on Friday, with Wall Street rallying after a jump in Netflix and Alphabet shares, while the U.S. dollar had its biggest daily percentage gain against the yen in about two weeks as the Bank of Japan governor repeated the central bank will maintain its ultra-loose monetary policy. The S&P 500 and Dow snapped a three-session losing streak and the Nasdaq rose more than 2%. Netflix Inc gained 8.5% after the streaming video company report...
Stocks rally with Netflix; dollar jumps vs yen after BOJ governor remarks
Stocks rally with Netflix; dollar jumps vs yen after BOJ governor remarks
Source: Reuters
21/01/2023 11:55:30 AM
Reed Hastings steps down as Netflix's co-CEO Reed Hastings announced that he has stepped down as Netflix's co-CEO and will now serve as an executive chairman. Starting Friday, Greg Peters will step up from Chief Operating Officer to become Ted Sarandos's co-CEO, Hastings said in a blogpost. The company promoted Sarandos to co-CEO alongside Hastings in July 2020 and Peters to the Chief Operating Officer. "I'm so proud of our first 25 years, and so excited about our next quarter of a century," Hastings said....
Reed Hastings steps down as Netflix's co-CEO
Reed Hastings steps down as Netflix's co-CEO
Source: IANS
20/01/2023 10:16:38 AM
Chiranjeevi happily flirts with Urvashi Rautela at `Waltair Veerayya` event Telugu Megastar Chiranjeevi, who is gearing up for his film, 'Waltair Veerayya', happily flirted with Urvashi Rautela during a media event organised for the film in Hyderabad. The megastar praised Urvashi, as he said: "Urvashi has done a fantastic job in Boss Party. It's wonderful working with her. I didn't know who was doing the song, but when I got to know it's Urvashi, I was very excited." Hearing the words of praise, Urvashi stood up as a gesture and we...
Chiranjeevi happily flirts with Urvashi Rautela at `Waltair Veerayya` event
Chiranjeevi happily flirts with Urvashi Rautela at `Waltair Veerayya` event
Source: IANS
28/12/2022 4:01:11 PM
Netflix launches 2 new mobile games Streaming giant Netflix has launched two new mobile games, 'Kentucky Route Zero' and 'Twelve Minutes', and also teased some upcoming games. Adventure game 'Kentucky Route Zero' is developed by Cardboard Computer and is about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, reports TechCrunch. In 'Twelve Minutes', developed by 24 Bit Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, players try to escape a time-loop nightmare and features the voice...
Netflix launches 2 new mobile games
Netflix launches 2 new mobile games
Source: IANS
14/12/2022 5:09:09 PM
Elizabeth Debicki on how menacing fame can be as she plays Diana in 'The Crown' Actress Elizabeth Debicki claims portraying Diana, Princess of Wales reminded her of how dangerous fame can be. The 32-year-old actress - who plays the late royal in the latest series of Netflix drama 'The Crown' - says she's never been interested in being a celebrity but her latest role made her realise just how difficult fame can be for someone like Diana who was struggling with her personal life, reports aceshowbiz.com. "As a concept, [fame is] not one that appeals t...
Elizabeth Debicki on how menacing fame can be as she plays Diana in 'The Crown'
Elizabeth Debicki on how menacing fame can be as she plays Diana in 'The Crown'
Source: IANS
29/11/2022 5:24:34 PM
Shooting in real locations makes actors look believable: Randeep Hooda Actor Randeep Hooda, who is known for lending authenticity to his roles be it in 'Sarbjit' or 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster', is currently gearing up for his next streaming series titled 'Cat'. The series, according to its creator and showrunner Balwinder Singh Janjua, has been entirely shot in real locations in Punjab. Randeep says shooting in real locations "immensely" helps actors to make their performance believable. Elaborating on the same, the actor...
Shooting in real locations makes actors look believable: Randeep Hooda
Shooting in real locations makes actors look believable: Randeep Hooda
Source: IANS
28/11/2022 9:22:03 AM
Netflix now hiring for 'brand-new AAA PC game' project Popular streaming platform Netflix has posted job listings for different positions for a project described as a "brand-new AAA PC game". The company posted job requirements for a game director, art director and technical director, at its newly announced Southern California games studio, reports The Verge. Because it is an unannounced project, there is not much information besides that. For the position of the game director, the platform is looking for a "creative leade...
Netflix now hiring for 'brand-new AAA PC game' project
Netflix now hiring for 'brand-new AAA PC game' project
Source: IANS
24/11/2022 5:24:36 PM
Netflix announces 'Stranger Things' VR game, arriving winter 2023 Streaming platform Netflix has officially announced the release of the 'Stranger Things' VR game that will arrive on major VR platforms in the winter of 2023. The announcement came on Stranger Things Day 2022, which was celebrated on Sunday. The game is a psychological horror/action game, which will be developed by Tender Claws (an art and games studio). The gaming studio also shared the news on its official Twitter handle, saying, "Tender Claws is pleased to announce ou...
Netflix announces 'Stranger Things' VR game, arriving winter 2023
Netflix announces 'Stranger Things' VR game, arriving winter 2023
Source: IANS
8/11/2022 10:42:56 AM
Kritika Kamra to celebrate working birthday as she shoots for `For Your Eyes Only` Actress Kritika Kamra, who was seen in the streaming series 'Hush Hush', will celebrate a working birthday on Tuesday as she is occupied with the shooting of her upcoming project, 'For Your Eyes Only.' Post the success of her last project 'Hush Hush', she has now taken off into the thriller world with 'For Your Eyes Only'. Kritika Kamra will be seen in a never seen before avatar in the espionage thriller, which also stars 'Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta...
Kritika Kamra to celebrate working birthday as she shoots for `For Your Eyes Only`
Kritika Kamra to celebrate working birthday as she shoots for `For Your Eyes Only`
Source: IANS
26/10/2022 11:02:18 AM
India`s top multiplex chains bank on festive season to bring cheer back A slate of flop Bollywood movies have hit India’s top cinemas hard, leaving the industry to bank heavily on the current festive quarter to revive its fortunes Inox and PVR, the top multiplex operators in the country who reported results this week, both blamed a lack of good content for lackluster second-quarter performance, and said they are betting on the third quarter to put them back on a growth track. "Q3 is crucial (for the companies)," said Karan Taurani, an analys...
India`s top multiplex chains bank on festive season to bring cheer back
India`s top multiplex chains bank on festive season to bring cheer back
Source: Reuters
22/10/2022 12:27:19 PM
Director Karthik Kumar`s comedy film `Super Senior Heroes` released on OTT  Director Karthik Kumar's comedy-drama 'Super Senior Heroes' released on the OTT platform Netflix on Friday. The Karthik Kumar-helmed family entertainer was released worldwide on the Tamil regional channel, Sun TV, on October 16. Super Senior Heroes, which is Yoodlee Films' third association with Kollywood after successful projects like 'Abhiyum Anuvum' and the critically acclaimed, 'K.D', features veteran actors from the Tamil film industry includin...
Director Karthik Kumar`s comedy film `Super Senior Heroes` released on OTT
Director Karthik Kumar`s comedy film `Super Senior Heroes` released on OTT
Source: IANS
21/10/2022 5:16:05 PM
Netflix to bring 'Basic With Ads' early next month In a bid to introduce an ad-supported tier for its users, popular streaming platform Netflix has announced that it will roll out the "Basic With Ads" steaming plan on November 3 in the US for $6.99. The plan will also be rolled out in several other countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, and the UK, "In short, 'Basic with Ads' is everything people love about Netflix, at a lower price, with a few ads in-b...
Netflix to bring 'Basic With Ads' early next month
Netflix to bring 'Basic With Ads' early next month
Source: IANS
14/10/2022 12:50:21 PM
Netflix signs up with BARB to reveal streaming viewership numbers Netflix has collaborated with the UK TV rating agency BARB to reveal how many people are watching its streaming shows and movies. From the second week of November, BARB will publicly report the monthly reach and share of viewing for broadcaster groups and subscription video on-demand (SVOD)/advertising-based video on-demand (AVOD) services which account for more than 0.5 per cent of total identified viewing. It will measure Netflix's daily streaming numbers as well as report on its ...
Netflix signs up with BARB to reveal streaming viewership numbers
Netflix signs up with BARB to reveal streaming viewership numbers
Source: IANS
13/10/2022 11:55:55 AM
Prajakta Koli, Rohit Saraf to return with `Mismatched`Season 2 Actor Prajakta Koli, Rohit Saraf and Ranvijay Singha are all set to reprise their roles in the second season of the coming-of-age romantic drama web Netflix series 'Mismatched'. Speaking of the same, lead actor Rohit Saraf said: "I'm so happy that we are finally announcing the dates. Shooting season 1 was fun but shooting season 2 was much more meaningful for me because I knew how much the audience wanted it. These last 2 years, mismatched has received a lot of love so I a...
Prajakta Koli, Rohit Saraf to return with `Mismatched`Season 2
Prajakta Koli, Rohit Saraf to return with `Mismatched`Season 2
Source: IANS
15/09/2022 2:49:29 PM
Netflix, Ubisoft join hands to create 3 exclusive mobile games Popular video streaming platform Netflix and Ubisoft on Monday announced they have partnered to create three mobile games from some of the game franchises for Netflix, starting in 2023. The three games will expand on the Valiant Hearts, Mighty Quest and Assassin's Creed universes and will be available exclusively on mobile to Netflix members worldwide with no ads or in-app purchases. "We are thrilled to work with Ubisoft, whose track record creating memorable worlds for fans i...
Netflix, Ubisoft join hands to create 3 exclusive mobile games
Netflix, Ubisoft join hands to create 3 exclusive mobile games
Source: IANS
12/09/2022 3:45:08 PM
Vijay Sales announces 1 Day Offer; Unbeatable discount on 32-inch Sansui Smart Television New Delhi  Vijay Sales India’s leading electronics retail chain, has announced massive discount on the Sansui SmartTelevision. Only for this Sunday i.e., on 4th September, 2022, Vijay Sales is offering the 32-inch HD Ready Smart Android LED at a price tag of just ?9,990. This special price is applicable on exchange of any old working television at its stores and on the website. The model comes with a bezel-less design and offers features like Dolby Audio, WideColour Gamut as ...
Vijay Sales announces 1 Day Offer; Unbeatable discount on 32-inch Sansui Smart Television
Vijay Sales announces 1 Day Offer; Unbeatable discount on 32-inch Sansui Smart Television
Source: PR Agency
5/09/2022 1:23:29 PM
Snap laying off around 1,280 employees amid poor growth Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is reportedly laying off 20 per cent of its workforce (around 1,280 employees), and the company's Chief Business Officer Jeremi Gorman is leaving to join Netflix. According to a report in The Verge citing sources, the layoffs that started from Wednesday will hit some verticals harder than others. Snap currently has more than 6,400 employees, which means nearly 1,280 employees will be shown the door. The team working on mini apps and games ins...
Snap laying off around 1,280 employees amid poor growth
Snap laying off around 1,280 employees amid poor growth
Source: IANS
31/08/2022 10:23:02 AM
Diljit's 'Jogi' tells the story of a friendship that survives anti-Sikh riots Diljit Dosanjh is set to turn the leaf to a dark chapter in independent India's dark history -- the riots of 1984 which followed after the assassination of the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The first trailer of his streaming movie 'Jogi' was released at Films Day in Mumbai. The film has been directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, who has earlier directed the Salman Khan-starrer blockbuster 'Sultan'. The 1984 anti-Sikh riots happened after Gandhi was gunned down by her o...
Diljit's 'Jogi' tells the story of a friendship that survives anti-Sikh riots
Diljit's 'Jogi' tells the story of a friendship that survives anti-Sikh riots
Source: IANS
30/08/2022 10:25:22 AM
Netflix likely testing multiplayer feature in select mobile titles Video streaming platform Netflix is working on features that will let customers play its mobile games against one another and rank themselves on gaming leaderboards. According to TechCrunch, starting last month, Netflix quietly launched the ability for users to create unique "game handles" in a subset of its mobile games, including Into The Breach, followed by Bowling Ballers, Mahjong Solitaire and Heads Up! "We are always looking to improve our member's experience on...
Netflix likely testing multiplayer feature in select mobile titles
Netflix likely testing multiplayer feature in select mobile titles
Source: IANS
28/08/2022 1:56:57 PM
`Delhi Crime` director Tanuj Chopra: People are in love with DCP Vartika  'Delhi Crime' showrunner and director Tanuj Chopra, who is gearing up for the release of Season 2 of 'Delhi Crime', says that people got hooked to the first instalment because of the crime it covered -- the horrific Nirbhaya rape -- but they eventually fell in love with the characters: DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, IPS trainee (now ACP) Neeti and Bhupinder. "The one thing I've learned about Delhi crime is the amount of research that goes into crafting the show. Not...
`Delhi Crime` director Tanuj Chopra: People are in love with DCP Vartika
`Delhi Crime` director Tanuj Chopra: People are in love with DCP Vartika
Source: IANS
23/08/2022 9:53:52 AM
'Monsoon Wedding' to Moolchand paranthas: 'Delhi Crime' cast share Delhi memories Shefali Shah, Rajesh Tailang and Rasika Dugal shared their fondest memories of Delhi during a promotion of the acclaimed Netflix series 'Delhi Crime' here on Monday. Shefali said Delhi was the scene of her three most important professional achievements. "For me, three of my most important professional achievements are related to Delhi. I did 'Monsoon Wedding', I did 'Delhi Crime' and I got my National Award here, so it is very, very special for me." In ...
'Monsoon Wedding' to Moolchand paranthas: 'Delhi Crime' cast share Delhi memories
'Monsoon Wedding' to Moolchand paranthas: 'Delhi Crime' cast share Delhi memories
Source: IANS
22/08/2022 4:30:51 PM
Netflix not to stream ads during movies, TV series for kids Streaming giant Netflix is likely planning not to show ads during kids' movies and TV series, and will keep kids' programming ad-free like its rival Disney+ announced in May this year. Netflix has told its partners that kids' programming would stay commercial-free, reports TechCrunch. However, original series such as 'Stranger Things', 'Bridgerton', and 'Squid Game' are expected to still see ads. Organisations like the American Psychological Associ...
Netflix not to stream ads during movies, TV series for kids
Netflix not to stream ads during movies, TV series for kids
Source: IANS
20/08/2022 3:01:47 PM
Gwyneth Paltrow to be 'guest shark' in 14th season of 'Shark Tank' Actor and founder of Goop Gwyneth Paltrow will join the series 'Shark Tank' as a guest shark for its 14th season. It marks the actress' first appearance on the business format, reports deadline.com. She will be joined by DoorDash CEO and co-founder Tony Xu as a guest shark alongside long-standing Sharks Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary. Other guest sharks returning for the season are Emma Grede, CEO and co-fou...
Gwyneth Paltrow to be 'guest shark' in 14th season of 'Shark Tank'
Gwyneth Paltrow to be 'guest shark' in 14th season of 'Shark Tank'
Source: IANS
18/08/2022 2:12:10 PM
Netflix`s ad-supported plan likely to block offline viewing Popular video streaming platform Netflix's upcoming ad-supported tier is unlikely to make the platform's offline viewing feature available to members on this low-end tier of the service. According to TechCrunch, this discovery came about when developer Steve Moser found code within the Netflix iPhone app that suggested the streamer will block users from downloading titles to their devices for offline viewing. Text in the code stated, "Downloads available on all plans except...
Netflix`s ad-supported plan likely to block offline viewing
Netflix`s ad-supported plan likely to block offline viewing
Source: IANS
18/08/2022 1:57:41 PM
`Eternally Confused And Eager for Love` finds a fan in Priyanka Chopra  Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas seems to be loving the Indian comedy-drama streaming series, 'Eternally Confused And Eager for Love'. The actress had also expressed her sentiment for the show as she recently shared the poster of the show on her social media. 'Eternally Confused and Eager for Love', which is available to stream on Netflix, is raunchy in all the right spots, but with a beating heart at its centre. It stars Vihaan Samat as the protagonist, who plays the ro...
`Eternally Confused And Eager for Love` finds a fan in Priyanka Chopra
`Eternally Confused And Eager for Love` finds a fan in Priyanka Chopra
Source: IANS
16/08/2022 4:56:10 PM
Roaming IoT data to match 165 mn 4K Netflix streaming hours in 5 yrs The amount of data generated by roaming internet of things (IoT) connections will increase from 86 petabytes in 2022 to 1,100 petabytes globally by 2027, a report showed on Wednesday. This represents enough data to stream 165 million hours of 4K video from online entertainment and gaming platforms such as Netflix, according to Juniper Research. One petabyte is 1,024 terabytes (TB) or 1 million gigabytes (GB). This 1,140 per cent growth over the next five years will be driven by the t...
Roaming IoT data to match 165 mn 4K Netflix streaming hours in 5 yrs
Roaming IoT data to match 165 mn 4K Netflix streaming hours in 5 yrs
Source: IANS
10/08/2022 3:18:14 PM
Recent struggles are sign that Netflix is becoming a more traditional media company Netflix has had a terrible 2022. In April, it said it lost subscribers for the first time since 2011 and its stock has tumbled more than 60 per cent so far this year, the media reported. Yet its recent struggles may not be the start of a downward spiral or the beginning of the end for the streaming giant. Rather, it's a sign that Netflix is becoming a more traditional media company, CNN reported. Netflix was originally valued as a Big Tech company, part of the Wall Street acronym, &...
Recent struggles are sign that Netflix is becoming a more traditional media company
Recent struggles are sign that Netflix is becoming a more traditional media company
Source: IANS
8/08/2022 4:51:00 PM
Netflix adds 11 lakh paid subscribers in Asia-Pacific in Q2  Streaming giant Netflix added 1.1 million (11 lakh) paid subscribes in the Asia-Pacific region in the second quarter (Q2) this year. The Average Revenue per Membership (ARM) was -2 per cent (year-over-year), due to the impact from "our price decrease in India last December as well as plan mix," Netflix told shareholders after declaring Q2 results. Netflix in December announced new and reduced prices in India, with the mobile-only plan starting at Rs 149 per month. Use...
Netflix adds 11 lakh paid subscribers in Asia-Pacific in Q2
Netflix adds 11 lakh paid subscribers in Asia-Pacific in Q2
Source: IANS
21/07/2022 8:41:39 AM
Netflix will launch ads first in more mature markets Netflix has confirmed it is renegotiating deals to put ads on its platform and will launch first in countries that have more mature advertising markets. Reed Hastings, Co-CEO of Netflix, said that while they lost about one million users instead of two million, the excitement is tempered by the less bad results. "But looking forward, streaming is working everywhere. Everyone is pouring in. It's definitely the end of linear TV over the next five, 10 years, so I am very bullish on...
Netflix will launch ads first in more mature markets
Netflix will launch ads first in more mature markets
Source: IANS
20/07/2022 10:20:43 AM