Forget Netflix, some movie fans rewind to VHS tapes
In the late 1990s, Hollywood studios began selling films on DVDs and VHS rentals lost their grip on home viewings. Blu-ray took over in the early 2000s. By 2010 Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy protection.
Former Netflix engineer and his brother plead guilty to insider trading
A former Netflix software engineer and his brother have pleaded guilty to their roles in an alleged insider trading ring.
Hollywood mobilizes to protect Gavin Newsom amid recall: reports
Hollywood megadonors are bankrolling Gavin Newsom's campaign to stave off a recall, with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings giving a whopping $3 million.
Inside the biggest movie stars' salaries in the time of streaming
As theaters and studios struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic, celebrities are still getting major paydays to helm big pictures.
Alleged Netflix insider trading ring charged by SEC
The SEC has charged five people in connection with an alleged insider trading scheme involving Netflix.
Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton considering collaborating on a documentary through Netflix deal: report
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are reportedly burying their rumored feud and even taking steps to work with one another.
Scarlett Johansson lawsuit stirs debate over streaming-era movie compensation
Scarlett Johansson isn’t the only movie star with concerns about how Hollywood’s focus on streaming could affect her pay. She’s just the one that went public.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry find senior vice president of scripted television for their Netflix deal
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have found someone to head up the scripted television branch of their production deal with Netflix.
Jennifer Garner celebrates huge Netflix partnership deal: 'I love collaborating with this team'
The actress will star in and produce films for the streaming service in the deal.
Rising coronavirus cases halts Hollywood movie production again
Production of movies and TV shows is getting disrupted again because of Covid-19 and uncertainty over vaccination protocols, a setback as networks and streaming services remain hungry for fresh content.
Netflix falls short on subscriber, earnings expectations
Netflix reported its second quarter earnings on Tuesday, showing the streaming giant failed to meet analysts' expectations on earnings and new subscribers.
Netflix fires marketing execs after critical comments made on Slack
Netflix has dismissed three senior film marketing executives, reportedly because of comments they made over Slack about management.
Netflix plans video games expansion, hires game development VP from Facebook
Netflix hired Mike Verdu as its vice president of game development.
Private island featured on Netflix’s ‘World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals’ listed for sale
The 2010-built home is hidden among the trees on this island accessible only by boat. It is off-grid and powered by rooftop solar panels plus a backup generator.
Netflix and 'Bridgerton' producer Shonda Rhimes extend massive deal
The newly expanded partnership will give Netflix and Shondaland Media the opportunity to exclusively produce, stream and distribute feature films as well potential gaming and virtual reality content.
Steven Spielberg's production studio partners with Netflix in content deal
Steven Spielberg’s production company, Amblin Partners, is officially partnering with Netflix to produce a number of news films every year.
'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic selling NFTs from prison
“Tiger King” fans will be able to bid on several non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and physical items from Joe Exotic, the star of the popular 2020 Netflix docu-series, on Friday.
Netflix lures fans with show apparel, products on new online store
Netflix launched an online store on Thursday that will sell limited edition, exclusive merchandise and apparel related to its TV series.
Judge allows 'Making a Murderer' lawsuit against Netflix, filmmakers to proceed
A federal judge last week ruled against Netflix and the makers of the hit docuseries "Making a Murderer" by allowing a libel lawsuit against them filed by a former law enforcement officer to proceed.
Netflix being sued over Jeffrey Epstein docuseries by financier’s former attorney
Netflix has been sued by Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer, Alan Dershowitz, for libel and more over the series “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich.”