Shares of Netflix surged after the closing bell Tuesday despite the streaming giant’s disclosure in its second-quarter earnings report that it lost subscribers for a second quarter in a row, as the total was lower than investors had feared—with the…
Netflix Reportedly In Talks With Hollywood Studios To Display Ads
Netflix is in talks with at least three major Hollywood studios for a lower-cost, ad-supported subscription plan, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, as the company faces financial struggles amid an intensifying battle for viewers between streaming platforms. KEY FACTS Netflix is…
Netflix’s ‘High on the Hog’ is Essential Food TV
As we mentioned last week, a new Netflix series explores the tremendous influence that African cuisine has had on American cooking. ‘High on the Hog’ is based on the writing of Jessica B. Harris and is hosted by Stephen Satterfield,…
Olasupo Shasore’s Book ‘A Platter of Gold’ gets adapted into Documentary Film On Netflix 👏🏽👏🏽
Renowned Nigerian Legal Practitioner, Historian, Writer, Olasupo Shashore has stepped up Nigeria’s recognition in the global arena following the production of his book titled “A Platter of Gold” Into a docu-series by Netflix. Speaking with Newsmen about the successful production and narration of…
John Boyega & Robert De Niro Team Up for Netflix’s ‘The Formula’
RUFARO SAMANGA John Boyega and Robert De Niro are reportedly set to star in Netflix’s upcoming car race drama The Formula. Written, directed, and produced by Gerard McMurray, the film tells the story of a talented Formula One professional racer who becomes a getaway driver…
Netflix To Release A New Film Every Week In 2021, See List
BY MICHAEL BAMIDELE For film lovers 2021 is set to be a fantastic year as streaming giant, Netflix is set to release a new film every week in the year. Netflix on Tuesday offered a preview of upcoming 2021 releases, a list…
“Citation”, “Extraction”, “His House” – Here Are What Nigerians Watched on Netflix in 2020
During the pandemic-fueled year, social distancing, lockdown and quarantine became the new normal. The only way people were able to stay sane and find ways to escape, travel and connect to the real world, was through streaming television series, movies…
16 SA productions on Netflix to celebrate Heritage Day
By Entertainment Reporter Netflix has some incredible South African productions that can be streamed in celebration of Heritage Day. In a statement Netflix said: “Whether you’re celebrating at a braai, a coming of age ceremony or at a wedding, why not…
‘Cuties’ on Netflix causes furore online
By Entertainment Reporter The Netflix-acquired French film Cuties has caused a furore online. “Cuties” follows an eleven-year-old Amy as she starts to rebel against her conservative family’s traditions when she becomes fascinated with a free-spirited dance crew. The French film initially received…
Ife Idowu Takes Us Inside Netflix’s Nollywood Deals
DANIEL OKECHUKWU The Licensing Manager of FilmOne Entertainment, tells us about the process of getting Nollywood’s biggest films on Netflix and increasing the value of Nigerian productions. In 2015, Netflix contacted Kunle Afolayan to acquire his psychological thriller October 1. That conversation led…
