Netflix has been doing a decent job when it comes to video game adaptations. Castlevania is the big example, which continues to be one of the best original animated shows on the service and we know that a Devil May Cry series is also on the way. Now, Netflix is …
Read More »Netflix gives us our first look at Geralt, Ciri and Yenneffer in The Witcher series
Ahead of a bigger unveiling planned for San Diego Comic-Con later this month, Netflix has revealed the official poster and first still images of The Witcher characters in costume. Not only does this finally give us a better look at Henry Cavill as Geralt but it also shows us what …
Read More »Rumours point to late December release for The Witcher on Netflix and season 2 in 2020
The production team behind the upcoming Witcher TV series has been hard at work filming over the course of 2019 and now, we have a rough idea of when we'll be able to finally sit down and watch it. Initially, The Witcher was scheduled to hit Netflix in 2020 but …
Read More »Netflix doubles down on higher quality audio
Netflix has been a front runner in adopting new living room technologies and making them available to the masses. We've seen upgrades from HD streaming to 4K Ultra HD, then HDR was added to the mix as better TVs began to hit the market. Now the streaming service is upgrading …
Read More »Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ will release in late 2019
The production team behind the upcoming Witcher TV series has been hard at work filming over the course of 2019 and now, we have a rough idea of when we'll be able to finally sit down and watch it. Initially, The Witcher was scheduled to hit Netflix in 2020 but …
Read More »YouTube is delving into the choose-your-own-adventure genre
Due to a lack of success with its original series, YouTube was reportedly set to take a step back by axing current programming and refocusing on advertisement revenue over subscriptions. The platform doesn’t want to just play it safe however, as it appears YouTube has tasked a brand new, designated …
Read More »Netflix is dropping Apple AirPlay support due to ‘technical limitations’
In a sudden turn of events, Netflix has announced that it is dropping support for Apple's AirPlay feature.
Read More »YouTube reportedly taking a step back from original series to refocus on ad revenue
Over the last few years, YouTube has been attempting to transition into a subscription service with its own original programming. The goal seemed to be to compete with Netflix, Amazon Prime video and others. Now on the eve of Apple's own TV service launch, YouTube appears to be taking a …
Read More »Netflix is currently “testing” higher prices in the UK
At the start of the year, Netflix began tinkering with its prices in the United States, seeing customers pay an extra $1-2 depending on the tier of subscription. While prices in other regions initially remained the same, the United Kingdom wasn’t far behind its cross-ocean cousin as Netflix is now …
Read More »Netflix rebuttals Spielberg’s controversial comments, emphasising the impact it’s had on film
Steven Spielberg still isn’t happy with Netflix taking home 3 Oscars, announcing his new attempts to block the streaming giant from participating in future Academy Awards ceremonies. Firing back at the director’s controversial comments, Netflix has been sure to remind everyone just how much the platform has revolutionised the way …
Read More »Netflix’s Marvel Cinematic Universe comes to an end
Netflix has cancelled The Punisher following its second season and Jessica Jones before its third and final season has aired. This brings Netflix’s Marvel Cinematic Universe efforts to an end, Disney TV boss Jeph Loeb hints that characters from all five of its shows could live on under Disney. The …
Read More »More than half of Netflix users would unsubscribe if the platform used ads
It seems as though increasing US pricing hasn’t deterred Netflix subscribers, as the platform’s user base continues to grow. Customers have drawn their line in the sand however, with over half stating that they would leave should Netflix introduce full advertisements. New research from technology firm Audience Project shows that …
Read More »Netflix names Fortnite its biggest competitor, as subscribers continue to increase
Netflix released its quarterly earnings report yesterday, showcasing a big drive in subscriber numbers topping 139 million users in total. Despite this, Netflix faces a rocky year ahead thanks to increased competition that the company argues comes more from Epic Games’ Fortnite than it does other streaming platforms. The streaming …
Read More »YouTube’s latest policy bans videos inciting dangerous behaviour, following the “Bird Box Challenge”
YouTube has updated its official policies this week, with its support page detailing a stronger stance against harmful content such as dangerous challenges and pranks. Of course, the Google-owned platform has never endorsed such behaviour, but feels the need to embed its opposition in legal terms following the inconceivably popular …
Read More »Netflix increases its US pricing once again
Although Netflix has had to drop the majority of its Marvel shows, the streaming giant has more original programming now than ever. It is because of this that users are yet again seeing a price rise, with every tier increasing by $1-2 per month. Netflix has managed to build a …
Read More »Chooseco sues Netflix over Bandersnatch infringing on “Choose Your Own Adventure” trademark
Netflix has wanted to push into interactive media for quite some time, with Black Mirror: Bandersnatch proving to be a successful start. Unfortunately, this has put the streaming giant at odds with ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ book publisher Chooseco, which alleges that the feature-length episode infringes on its trademark. Filing …
Read More »Activision Blizzard’s fired CFO confirmed to be working at Netflix
Activision Blizzard ended 2018 with a filing that strong armed chief financial officer Spencer Neumann out of the company, effectively replacing him with former CFO Dennis Durkin. Whispers of Neumann joining Netflix shortly followed, turning out to be true as the streaming giant revealed his appointment yesterday. Inside sources at …
Read More »Netflix files a complaint with newly opened Thai anti-piracy organization
In order to better protect copyright from rampant piracy within the country, Thailand opened up a new anti-piracy agency called COPTICS earlier this week. With millions spent on its own content, Netflix has been quick to utilise the new department, becoming one of the first to file a copyright complaint. …
Read More »Netflix drops Daredevil, but suggests that the character could return
The Marvel-Netflix alliance has been crumbling over the past couple of months, with half of its shows axed in October. The streaming giant has now announced that the highly successful Daredevil has ended its run after three seasons, but that might not be the end of the seminal show in …
Read More »Netflix trials a cheaper ‘mobile only’ subscription tier
The way in which we consume media has evolved rapidly over the last ten years, with many now watching videos on their smartphones. Netflix wants in on this new trend, launching tests for a mobile-only subscription that costs half that of the Basic membership. The mobile-only subscription is the fourth …
Read More »The producer for Netflix’s Castlevania will tackle Devil May Cry next
Last month, rumours surfaced surrounding a new animated series for The Legend of Zelda. At the time, Netflix's Castlevania producer, Adi Shankar, was confirmed to be in talks to produce a new animated TV series based on an iconic Japanese video game series. Movie sites began digging and heard that …
Read More »Nintendo is axing video support on the Wii
This week, Nintendo finally endowed the Switch with its first universal video application, allowing users to download YouTube from the eShop. Unfortunately for those still watching things on their Wii, Nintendo has revealed that all video services are soon to be axed for the aging console. Confirmation comes from Netflix …
Read More »Disney’s streaming service is dubbed Disney+
The EU’s approval of Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox means the corporate giant is one step closer to bolstering its already monumental library. Much of the company’s efforts will be housed within its upcoming streaming service, which has now been dubbed Disney+ and will launch in the latter half …
Read More »Netflix reveals first look at Henry Cavil as Geralt
Netflix has treated us to another update on The Witcher TV series. In recent months, we've heard a lot about the writing process, casting and even filming locations. Now today, Netflix has given us our first look at Henry Cavill as Geralt, albeit without any scars or a beard. In …
Read More »Netflix’s Castlevania producer reportedly set to create The Legend of Zelda series
Over the last few years, there have been numerous rumours surrounding a TV series surrounding The Legend of Zelda. Nintendo has debunked these rumours in the past but they keep popping up, with the latest reports claiming that Netflix's Castlevania producer is in talks to produce a Zelda series. Castlevania …
Read More »Netflix CEO critisises EU ‘content quota’ plans
It looks like Netflix is about to but heads with the EU, as the streaming service has begun calling out Europe's ‘content quota' plans for online video services. Apparently the EU is considering a new law that would require streaming services to “devote a minimum of 30 percent of their …
Read More »Netflix reveals cast for The Witcher’s Ciri, Yennefer and more
Netflix has been quite open about its progress on The Witcher TV series over the course of this year. At this point, scripts have been written, shooting locations have been scouted and we know that Henry Cavill will take on the lead role of Geralt. Now, additional cast members have …
Read More »Snapchat gets exclusive video content in the form of Snap Originals
In an effort to keep ahead of its increasing competition, Snap has announced its expansion into original video content. Snap Originals will see a host of short-form scripted shows and documentaries launched on Snapchat, with some made in partnership with Hollywood production companies. Over the past few years, Facebook and …
Read More »Piracy is once again on the rise due to an increase in Netflix competitors
Streaming services are becoming a dime a dozen as everyone wants a slice of Netflix pie, with many banking on exclusive content to draw the numbers in. This seems to have frustrated consumers, however, with the increasing number of subscriptions required to consume content pushing people back towards piracy. Netflix’s …
Read More »Netflix still plans to produce Stranger Things game after Telltale’s closure
Telltale Games might be shutting down but that hasn't deterred Netflix's ambitions for a game based on Stranger Things. Before the closure was announced, Telltale was supposed to take the project on for Netflix, in addition to Minecraft: Story Mode. While Telltale will no longer be able to fulfill the …
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