Netflix News & Updates (Archive 1)

[Sushubh]

South Korean actors in Netflix originals want better pay. The company refuses to meet with their union

Netflix has provided immense opportunity for South Korean actors — but just for those at the top. The company declines to meet with the actors' union.

www.latimes.com

 

[SVK]

Yash Raj Films & Netflix collaborate to forge iconic partnership

The two giants have announced a huge collaboration.

www.bizasialive.com

I think YRF had some partnership with Amazon Prime. Not sure this deal also means all YRF movies will now move to Netflix from Amazon.

 

[Navjot Singh]

That was Red Chillies Entertainment I think.

 

[SVK]

Not sure about Red Chillies, but YRF had deal with Amazon

Yash Raj Films, Amazon Prime Video Ink Major Deal Regarding ‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar,’ ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’

A new deal between Amazon Prime Video and Yash Raj Films offers a one-month window for box office collection. It also provides a larger audience for the movies later.

www.forbes.com

Some of the most popular YRF classics — including Shah Rukh Khan’s Darr, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai and Sridevi-Rishi Kapoor’s Chandni. The multi-starrer film featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Jaya Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor, Silsila is also on the platform

 

[Sushubh]

Netflix Prepares to Send Its Final Red Envelope

The company’s DVD subscription service is ending this month, bringing to a close an origin story that ultimately upended the entertainment industry.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Sushubh]

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[Navjot Singh]

WSJ News Exclusive | Netflix Plans to Raise Prices After Actors Strike Ends

The company’s move is the latest in a series of recent price increases by the country’s largest streaming platforms.

www.wsj.com

 

[Sushubh]

Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

 

[Sushubh]

Netflix may hike prices after success of password-sharing crackdown

Netflix's crackdown on password-sharing likely boosted subscribers by about 6 million in the third quarter and the streaming pioneer is expected to set the stage for price increases when it reports earnings on Wednesday.

www.reuters.com