Netflix has dropped the first trailer for Duncan Jones’s Mute.
David Letterman’s Netflix Show Sets Obama as First Guest
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that David Letterman’s Netflix talk show will debut next week with Barack Obama as the first guest:
The 60-minute show will stream monthly with the first episode launching on Friday, Jan. 12 and the additional five episodes streaming, one a month, after that.
Letterman will kick off the series with a chat with Barack Obama, serving as the former president’s first talk show appearance since leaving office.
‘Stranger Things’ Officially Renewed
Netflix has officially renewed Stranger Things for third season.
Netflix Severs Ties With Kevin Spacey
Netflix have officially cut ties with Kevin Spacey and will write him out of the upcoming House of Cards season. The decision comes on the heels of multiple accusations against the actor.
Netflix Announces ‘Stranger Things’ Aftershow
Netflix will be airing a Stranger Things “aftershow” called Beyond Stranger Things. The Hollywood Reporter has the details:
The streaming giant is launching Beyond Stranger Things, a post-show rehash for the sci-fi phenomenon that debuted in 2016. Hosted by writer, producer, actor and “superfan” Jim Rash, the show after the show promises to explore the inspiration for the series, tell behind-the-scenes stories and analyze every aspect of the second season, including answering all burning questions.
Final Trailer for Season Two of ‘Stranger Things’
The final trailer for the new season of Stranger Things has been released.
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Netflix Bumping Up Prices
Netflix will be raising prices in the new future:
To fund that spending, Netflix will now charge $10.99 per month instead of $9.99 for a plan that allows two people to simultaneously watch programs on different devices. Another plan that streams ultra-high definition, or 4K, video, will rise 17 percent, to $13.99, from $11.99 a month. The lowest-cost plan, at $7.99, which doesn’t include HD and does not allow for simultaneous streaming, will not increase in price.
Fine, just give me more Stranger Things.
‘Stranger Things’ Launches New Game
Stranger Things have released a new retro-style video game in the App Store and on Google Play. This looks annoyingly addicting. Check out a trailer for the game here.
‘Neo Yokio’ Trailer Released
Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend is the creator, writer, and executive producer of a new anime show coming to Netflix called Neo Yokio. The first trailer has been released and you can see the full press release below.
Disney Moving From Netflix to Own Streaming Service
Michelle Castillo, writing for CNBC:
CEO Bob Iger told CNBC’s Julia Boorstin Disney had a “good relationship” with Netflix, but decided to exercise an option to move its content off the platform. Movies to be removed include Disney as well as Pixar’s titles, according to Iger. Netflix said Disney movies will be available through the end of 2018 on its platform. Marvel TV shows will remain.
The new platform will be the home for all Disney movies going forward, starting with the 2019 theatrical slate which includes Toy Story 4, Frozen 2, and the upcoming live-action The Lion King. It will also be making a “significant investment” in exclusive movies and television series for the new platform.
David Letterman to Host Netflix Interview Series
Cynthia Littleton, writing for Variety:
Netflix has ordered six episodes of the hourlong series, to be produced by New York-based RadicalMedia and Letterman’s Worldwide Pants banner. The untitled show is targeted to debut next year. […]
“I feel excited and lucky to be working on this project for Netflix,” Letterman said. “Here’s what I have learned, if you retire to spend more time with your family, check with your family first. Thanks for watching, drive safely.”
‘Stranger Things’ Trailer
The trailer for the next season of Stranger Things is here.
Netflix Orders ‘The Umbrella Academy’
Deadline is reporting that Gerard Way’s The Umbrella Academy has been picked up by Netflix:
Netflix has given a 10-episode order to The Umbrella Academy, a live-action series based on the popular graphic novels by Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) and illustrated by Gabriel Bá. […] “I am thrilled that The Umbrella Academy has found a home at Netflix,” Way said. “I couldn’t think of a better place for the vision Gabriel Bá and myself had when creating the comic and cannot wait for people to experience that world as a live-action show.”
‘Stranger Things’ Returns October 27th
Stranger Things will return on October 27th. I am very excited.
Reports: ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Coming to Netflix
The Splash Report is reporting that Gerard Way’s The Umbrella Academy will be coming to Netflix:
At that time Slater said that they were still shopping around the pilot, well now sources have told me that The Umbrella Academy will be hitting NETFLIX and that Gerard Way is definitely involved in the project, and that they will indeed still be using Slater’s script for the project
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