The Central government has brought online news portals and content providers under the Information and Broadcasting ministry. The development was announced in a gazette notification on November 9 declaring that the President has signed the order to include online films, digital news and current affairs content under the purview of the I&B Ministry headed by Union minister Prakash Javadekar.

India: Online news portals, films, content providers now under regulation of government

<p>Tom Hanks starrer ‘ News of the World’ has landed on Netflix for worldwide premiere.</p>

<p>Netflix has closed a deal for the international distribution rights to the Tom Hanks-starrer, with Universal Pictures still holding domestic rights.</p>

<p>Universal has a December 25 release date in North America, with the movie expected to be a player in this year's awards season.</p>

<p>‘News of the World’ follows Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, a veteran of three wars, who now moves from town to town as a non-fiction storyteller. In Texas, he crosses paths with Johanna, a 10-year-old taken in by the Kiowa people six years earlier and raised as one of their own. The pair embark on a journey when Kidd agrees to deliver the child where the law says she belongs.</p>


Tom Hanks starrer ‘ News of the World’ has landed on Netflix for worldwide premiere. Netflix has closed a deal for the international distribution rights to the Tom Hanks-starrer, with Universal Pictures still holding domestic rights.

Tom Hanks starrer ‘ News of the World’ has landed on Netflix for worldwide premiere. Netflix has closed a deal for the international distribution rights to the Tom Hanks-starrer, with Universal Pictures still holding domestic rights. Universal has a December 25 release date in North America, with the movie expected to be a player in this year's awards season. ‘News of the World’ follows Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, a veteran of three wars, who now moves from town to town as a non-fiction storyteller. In Texas, he crosses paths with Johanna, a 10-year-old taken in by the Kiowa people six years earlier and raised as one of their own. The pair embark on a journey when Kidd agrees to deliver the child where the law says she belongs.

Netflix takes international rights to Tom Hanks-starrer 'News of the World'

The Government of India will now regulate online news and OTT platforms. Was this the need of the hour? WION's Palki Sharma makes a case.

Gravitas: Indian government to regulate OTT platforms

<p>Netflix’s drama-comedy ‘Emily in Paris’ that became an instant hit on its premiere has been confirmed for second season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Starring Lily Collins in the titular role, ‘Emily in Paris’ has a second season order for the Darren Star show that debuted in october.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netflix shared the update on its official Twitter account in a video, saying "Deux (French for two) is better than un (one)."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The plot of the show follows an Amrican marketing executive who moves to France for a job opportunity. Tasked with bringing an American point of view to a venerable French marketing firm, cultures clash as she adjusts to the challenges of life in a foreign city, while juggling her career, new friendships and love life.</p>

<p>Ashley Park co-stars in the show, whose series regular cast also includes Philippine Leroy Beaulieu, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Camille Razat and Bruno Gouery. Kate Walsh, William Abadie and Arnaud Viard feature in recurring roles.</p>

<p>Darren Star is otherwise known for popular series like ‘Younger' and 'Sex and the City'. He has also written and executive produced the half-hour series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Emily in Paris’ has been produced by MTV Studios and the series was filmed on location in Paris and across France.</p>


Netflix’s drama-comedy ‘Emily in Paris’ that became an instant hit on its premiere has been confirmed for second season. Starring Lily Collins in the titular role, ‘Emily in Paris’ has a second season order for the Darren Star show that debuted in october.

Netflix’s drama-comedy ‘Emily in Paris’ that became an instant hit on its premiere has been confirmed for second season. Starring Lily Collins in the titular role, ‘Emily in Paris’ has a second season order for the Darren Star show that debuted in october. Netflix shared the update on its official Twitter account in a video, saying "Deux (French for two) is better than un (one)." The plot of the show follows an Amrican marketing executive who moves to France for a job opportunity. Tasked with bringing an American point of view to a venerable French marketing firm, cultures clash as she adjusts to the challenges of life in a foreign city, while juggling her career, new friendships and love life. Ashley Park co-stars in the show, whose series regular cast also includes Philippine Leroy Beaulieu, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Camille Razat and Bruno Gouery. Kate Walsh, William Abadie and Arnaud Viard feature in recurring roles. Darren Star is otherwise known for popular series like ‘Younger' and 'Sex and the City'. He has also written and executive produced the half-hour series. ‘Emily in Paris’ has been produced by MTV Studios and the series was filmed on location in Paris and across France.

Not able to get over Parisian hangover? Netflix confirms 'Emily in Paris' season 2

<p>Nothing fascinates an avid movie watcher more than having a whole bunch of stories bound together by a single theme. For the uninitiated, this genre of cinema is known as an anthology. As filmmakers look to mesmerize their viewers by choosing to narrate their story in immersive formats of storytelling, one has seen the prominence of anthology films across various languages.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Anurag Basu's latest film 'Ludo' which is slated to release on Netflix on November 12 is also an anthology with four distinct tracks bound by a common theme. Bollywood though isn't alien to this idea. Here 5 Indian anthology films that should be on everyone's watch list.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Bombay Talkies (2013): </strong>We all have fresh memories of a bunch of Bollywood stars dancing to the title song called the 'Bombay Talkies' as a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema. This anthology was much more than that for it featured four fabulous film-makers in the form of Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee narrating wonderful stories related to cinema. The stories explored extra-marital relationships, stardom and the craze behind a film star in a never-seen-before avatar. Starring Rani Mukerji, Randeep Hooda, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Ranvir Shorey, Vineet Kumar Singh and Amitabh Bachchan in a special appearance across these four films, each one of them left a smile on your face making you fall in love with cinema all over again.</p>

<p><strong>Dus Kahaniyaan (2007): </strong>As the title suggests, this anthology had 10 stories, directed by 6 directors and featured a stellar ensemble cast. Amongst our favourites was 'Strangers in the Night', directed by Sanjay Gupta, which stars Mahesh Mahesh Manjrekar and Neha Dhupia for its brilliant plot and conversational style of storytelling. 'Zahir', that features Dia Mirza and Manoj Bajpayee, has a twist at the end that you will never be able predict. The stand out short films in this list are 'Rice Plate', that sees veteran actors Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah bring their A-game on display, 'Gubbare' - a heartfelt tale that sees Nana Patekar pack a punch like always and 'Rise &amp; Fall' - a gangster tale at its best. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020): </strong>Shooting a film during the lockdown was certainly no easy task. Doing an anthology in that time surely deserves a mention in this list. 'Putham Pudhu Kaalai' consists of five short film segments, directed by five of the most recognized directors of the South Indian film industry - Sudha Kongara, Gautham Menon, Suhasini Maniratnam, Rajiv Menon, and Karthik Subbaraj. Having released on October 16, here’s a film that will raise your spirits through its stellar cast, enchanting soundtrack and novel concept.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Lust Stories (2019): </strong>It was time for the fantastic quartet of 'Bombay Talkies' (Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, and Dibakar Banerjee) to weave their magic yet another time as they explored the idea of sexual desire over four short films. Despite each one of them catering to different interpretations of the word lust, what one sees is the sincerity and intensity in each of the relationships shown in these stories. Showcasing how lust can make someone feel powerful and yet so helpless at the same time, 'Lust Stories' is one such anthology that will leave you with ample food for thought.</p>

<p><strong>Love, Sex aur Dhokha (2010 ): </strong>A raw, unflinching, and brutally real in its portrayal of ‘Young India’. As the name suggests, each of the three stories have a common thread of love, sex, and dhokha in them. Two-time national award winner, Dibakar Banerjee knits three inspired-by-life stories to entertain as well as try to make a larger point about the invasive nature of our society. Taking into account just how voyeuristic the world is today, the film still stands relevant even after 10 years of its release.&nbsp;<br />
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Nothing fascinates an avid movie watcher more than having a whole bunch of stories bound together by a single theme. For the uninitiated, this genre of cinema is known as an anthology.

Nothing fascinates an avid movie watcher more than having a whole bunch of stories bound together by a single theme. For the uninitiated, this genre of cinema is known as an anthology. As filmmakers look to mesmerize their viewers by choosing to narrate their story in immersive formats of storytelling, one has seen the prominence of anthology films across various languages. Anurag Basu's latest film 'Ludo' which is slated to release on Netflix on November 12 is also an anthology with four distinct tracks bound by a common theme. Bollywood though isn't alien to this idea. Here 5 Indian anthology films that should be on everyone's watch list. Bombay Talkies (2013): We all have fresh memories of a bunch of Bollywood stars dancing to the title song called the 'Bombay Talkies' as a tribute to 100 years of Indian cinema. This anthology was much more than that for it featured four fabulous film-makers in the form of Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee narrating wonderful stories related to cinema. The stories explored extra-marital relationships, stardom and the craze behind a film star in a never-seen-before avatar. Starring Rani Mukerji, Randeep Hooda, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Ranvir Shorey, Vineet Kumar Singh and Amitabh Bachchan in a special appearance across these four films, each one of them left a smile on your face making you fall in love with cinema all over again. Dus Kahaniyaan (2007): As the title suggests, this anthology had 10 stories, directed by 6 directors and featured a stellar ensemble cast. Amongst our favourites was 'Strangers in the Night', directed by Sanjay Gupta, which stars Mahesh Mahesh Manjrekar and Neha Dhupia for its brilliant plot and conversational style of storytelling. 'Zahir', that features Dia Mirza and Manoj Bajpayee, has a twist at the end that you will never be able predict. The stand out short films in this list are 'Rice Plate', that sees veteran actors Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah bring their A-game on display, 'Gubbare' - a heartfelt tale that sees Nana Patekar pack a punch like always and 'Rise & Fall' - a gangster tale at its best. Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020): Shooting a film during the lockdown was certainly no easy task. Doing an anthology in that time surely deserves a mention in this list. 'Putham Pudhu Kaalai' consists of five short film segments, directed by five of the most recognized directors of the South Indian film industry - Sudha Kongara, Gautham Menon, Suhasini Maniratnam, Rajiv Menon, and Karthik Subbaraj. Having released on October 16, here’s a film that will raise your spirits through its stellar cast, enchanting soundtrack and novel concept. Lust Stories (2019): It was time for the fantastic quartet of 'Bombay Talkies' (Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, and Dibakar Banerjee) to weave their magic yet another time as they explored the idea of sexual desire over four short films. Despite each one of them catering to different interpretations of the word lust, what one sees is the sincerity and intensity in each of the relationships shown in these stories. Showcasing how lust can make someone feel powerful and yet so helpless at the same time, 'Lust Stories' is one such anthology that will leave you with ample food for thought. Love, Sex aur Dhokha (2010 ): A raw, unflinching, and brutally real in its portrayal of ‘Young India’. As the name suggests, each of the three stories have a common thread of love, sex, and dhokha in them. Two-time national award winner, Dibakar Banerjee knits three inspired-by-life stories to entertain as well as try to make a larger point about the invasive nature of our society. Taking into account just how voyeuristic the world is today, the film still stands relevant even after 10 years of its release.

Before the release of 'Ludo', here are 5 other anthologies that you should watch

<p>A lot of fans of Princess Diana would remember her engagement photos with Prince Charles. The young couple had made the announcement in February 9181. It was the first time that Princess Diana was introduced formally to the press.<br />
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Years later, the historic day has been recreated in Netflix series &nbsp;'The Crown'. The fourth season of the popular show is set to premiere on November 15 and the official Twitter handle on Tuesday teased fans with images of actors Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin as Prince Charles and Diana Spencer recreating the former royal couple's engagement day.&nbsp;<br />
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Dressed in a blue blazer and matching pants, Corrin looks exactly like the late Princess as she looks coyly at press holding her on-screen fiance O'Connor's arm.&nbsp;<br />
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The post's accompanying caption reads as, "The engagement of Charles and Diana. A moment that changed everything. The Crown Season Four. Sunday 15th November."</p>

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<p>The much anticipated season 4 of 'The Crown' will narrate Diana's entry into the royal family, her marriage to Prince Charles and the media attention she got.&nbsp;<br />
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The season will also have actress Gillian Anderson playing former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Olivia Colman will reprise her role as Queen Elizabeth II.</p>


A lot of fans of Princess Diana would remember her engagement photos with Prince Charles. The young couple had made the announcement in February 9181. It was the first time that Princess Diana was introduced formally to the press.

A lot of fans of Princess Diana would remember her engagement photos with Prince Charles. The young couple had made the announcement in February 9181. It was the first time that Princess Diana was introduced formally to the press. Years later, the historic day has been recreated in Netflix series 'The Crown'. The fourth season of the popular show is set to premiere on November 15 and the official Twitter handle on Tuesday teased fans with images of actors Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin as Prince Charles and Diana Spencer recreating the former royal couple's engagement day. Dressed in a blue blazer and matching pants, Corrin looks exactly like the late Princess as she looks coyly at press holding her on-screen fiance O'Connor's arm. The post's accompanying caption reads as, "The engagement of Charles and Diana. A moment that changed everything. The Crown Season Four. Sunday 15th November." The engagement of Charles and Diana. A moment that changed everything. The Crown Season Four. Sunday 15th November. pic.twitter.com/Em8q6QGaC7 — The Crown (@TheCrownNetflix) November 10, 2020 × The much anticipated season 4 of 'The Crown' will narrate Diana's entry into the royal family, her marriage to Prince Charles and the media attention she got. The season will also have actress Gillian Anderson playing former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Olivia Colman will reprise her role as Queen Elizabeth II.

Ahead of its season premiere, 'The Crown' releases new images of Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin as Prince Charles and Diana

'Laxmii' to 'Ludo': What to stream on OTT platforms this November

Netflix Inc will on Thursday (November 5) debut its first Egyptian television series "Paranormal," a major step in the streaming service's Middle Eastern strategy.

Netflix to debut its first Egyptian original series 'Paranormal'

<p>Netflix Inc will on Thursday debut its first Egyptian television series "Paranormal," a major step in the streaming service`s Middle Eastern strategy.<br />
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The series is based on Egyptian novelist Ahmed Khaled Tawfik`s books about a doctor whose lifelong scientific convictions are suddenly called into question. His critically acclaimed novels in Arabic have sold more than 15 million copies.<br />
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"Our plan is: invest in Arab creators, in Arab production, in Arab content. We have announced four projects, plus `Paranormal`," said Ahmed Sharkawi, director of Arabic and African original series at Netflix.<br />
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'Paranormal' centres around Refaat Ismail, a cynical doctor with a dark wit and whose convictions about the natural world are put to the test when he begins to experience paranormal activities.<br />
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"This is one of my life`s projects. I loved (the novels) since I was a kid ... We`ve been trying to get (a series) out since 2006, so finally it has been shown to the audience," said Amr Salama, co-producer on the show along with Mohamed Hefzy.<br />
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Egypt was historically dubbed the "Hollywood of the Middle East" and produces the most Arabic films and television series which are viewed widely across the region.<br />
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"We are on a global platform... so this is an opportunity that is different from any other opportunity we`ve worked on. We can now have fans from other regions, other countries, who speak other languages," said Ahmed Amin who plays the show`s protagonist.<br />
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Netflix has said it expects to complete shooting over 150 productions by the end of the year and that it would release more original programming in each quarter of 2021 compared with 2020.</p>


Netflix Inc will on Thursday debut its first Egyptian television series "Paranormal," a major step in the streaming service`s Middle Eastern strategy. The series is based on Egyptian novelist Ahmed Khaled Tawfik`s books about a doctor whose lifelong scientific convictions are suddenly called into question.

Netflix Inc will on Thursday debut its first Egyptian television series "Paranormal," a major step in the streaming service`s Middle Eastern strategy. The series is based on Egyptian novelist Ahmed Khaled Tawfik`s books about a doctor whose lifelong scientific convictions are suddenly called into question. His critically acclaimed novels in Arabic have sold more than 15 million copies. "Our plan is: invest in Arab creators, in Arab production, in Arab content. We have announced four projects, plus `Paranormal`," said Ahmed Sharkawi, director of Arabic and African original series at Netflix. 'Paranormal' centres around Refaat Ismail, a cynical doctor with a dark wit and whose convictions about the natural world are put to the test when he begins to experience paranormal activities. "This is one of my life`s projects. I loved (the novels) since I was a kid ... We`ve been trying to get (a series) out since 2006, so finally it has been shown to the audience," said Amr Salama, co-producer on the show along with Mohamed Hefzy. Egypt was historically dubbed the "Hollywood of the Middle East" and produces the most Arabic films and television series which are viewed widely across the region. "We are on a global platform... so this is an opportunity that is different from any other opportunity we`ve worked on. We can now have fans from other regions, other countries, who speak other languages," said Ahmed Amin who plays the show`s protagonist. Netflix has said it expects to complete shooting over 150 productions by the end of the year and that it would release more original programming in each quarter of 2021 compared with 2020.

<p>A decade after Hollywood director David Fincher received nominations for his film 'The Social Network', his 11th feature film 'Mank' is most likely to pick up another nomination in the best director category.</p>

<p>According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Mank', star Oscar-winner Gary Oldman as title character Herman J Mankiewicz, the noted screenwriter, wit and drunk who was credited with co-writing Kane, screened for pundits on Thursday night, will receive a limited theatrical release on November 13 and will drop on Netflix on December 4.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/deepa-mehtas-funny-boy-is-canadas-official-entry-to-the-oscars-339050" hreflang="en">Deepa Mehta's 'Funny Boy' is Canada's official entry to the Oscars</a></p>

<p>In this most unusual award season, it could become the first Netflix distributed film ever awarded the top Oscar. &nbsp; The film has been shot in the style and performed the tone of a 1940s movie. It is the most historically detailed and accurate film ever made about old Hollywood, The Hollywood Reporter added.<br />
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'Mank' has been written by Jack Fincher's father, who after a long career as a magazine writer jotted down the screenplay at the urging of and in consultation with his son. He passed away in 2003.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-2021-japan-selects-naomi-kawases-true-mothers-for-international-feature-category-339056" hreflang="en">Oscars 2021: Japan selects Naomi Kawase's 'True Mothers' for International Feature category</a><br />
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The Academy's actors branch, directors branch and writers branch might push 'Mank' to take a step closure to the award but it is likely to resonate with voters across the board.<br />
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'Mank' is a biopic of screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz who is known for collaborating with Orson Welles on 'Citizen Kane'.&nbsp;</p>


A decade after Hollywood director David Fincher received nominations for his film 'The Social Network', his 11th feature film 'Mank' is most likely to pick up another nomination in the best director category.

A decade after Hollywood director David Fincher received nominations for his film 'The Social Network', his 11th feature film 'Mank' is most likely to pick up another nomination in the best director category. According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Mank', star Oscar-winner Gary Oldman as title character Herman J Mankiewicz, the noted screenwriter, wit and drunk who was credited with co-writing Kane, screened for pundits on Thursday night, will receive a limited theatrical release on November 13 and will drop on Netflix on December 4. Deepa Mehta's 'Funny Boy' is Canada's official entry to the Oscars In this most unusual award season, it could become the first Netflix distributed film ever awarded the top Oscar. The film has been shot in the style and performed the tone of a 1940s movie. It is the most historically detailed and accurate film ever made about old Hollywood, The Hollywood Reporter added. 'Mank' has been written by Jack Fincher's father, who after a long career as a magazine writer jotted down the screenplay at the urging of and in consultation with his son. He passed away in 2003. Oscars 2021: Japan selects Naomi Kawase's 'True Mothers' for International Feature category The Academy's actors branch, directors branch and writers branch might push 'Mank' to take a step closure to the award but it is likely to resonate with voters across the board. 'Mank' is a biopic of screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz who is known for collaborating with Orson Welles on 'Citizen Kane'.

David Fincher's 'Mank' to compete for Oscar; to release in theatres and Netflix

<p>Streaming giant Netflix has hiked monthly charges for its most popular standard plan for customers in the United States.<br />
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The company has announced an increment of nearly 8 per cent to their most popular package, which is now priced at $13.99 per month from $12.99.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/enola-holmes-the-kissing-booth-2-how-many-have-you-seen-from-these-most-popular-movies-and-web-shows-338032">'Enola Holmes', 'The Kissing Booth 2': How many have you seen from these most-popular movies and web shows?</a><br />
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In addition, Netflix's premium tier (with four streams and including 4K Ultra HD content) is going up by $2, from $15.99 monthly to $17.99 for US customers. The price of the company's basic plan (with a single non-HD stream) will remain at $8.99 monthly, as per Variety.<br />
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The new subscribers in the US, who signed up for Netflix's standard or premium plans as of October 29, will pay the higher rates immediately, Variety added.<br />
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However, the current subscribers will see a delay in the new pricing, according to a company representative.<br />
Members will be notified through an email and will also receive a notification within the Netflix application 30 days ahead of their price increase. The timing will be based on the specific member's billing cycle, Netflix informed.&nbsp;</p>


Streaming giant Netflix has hiked monthly charges for its most popular standard plan for customers in the United States. The company has announced an increment of nearly 8 per cent to their most popular package, which is now priced at $13.

Streaming giant Netflix has hiked monthly charges for its most popular standard plan for customers in the United States. The company has announced an increment of nearly 8 per cent to their most popular package, which is now priced at $13.99 per month from $12.99. 'Enola Holmes', 'The Kissing Booth 2': How many have you seen from these most-popular movies and web shows? In addition, Netflix's premium tier (with four streams and including 4K Ultra HD content) is going up by $2, from $15.99 monthly to $17.99 for US customers. The price of the company's basic plan (with a single non-HD stream) will remain at $8.99 monthly, as per Variety. The new subscribers in the US, who signed up for Netflix's standard or premium plans as of October 29, will pay the higher rates immediately, Variety added. However, the current subscribers will see a delay in the new pricing, according to a company representative. Members will be notified through an email and will also receive a notification within the Netflix application 30 days ahead of their price increase. The timing will be based on the specific member's billing cycle, Netflix informed.

Netflix introduces price hike in standard monthly plan in US

<p>A movie in Japan is single-handedly filling cinema halls across the country. It's called the Demon Slayer, within 10 days of its release the movie has raced to $95 million in box office collections which is a record in Japan.</p>

<p>The Japanese are swarming movie theatres with full houses in the middle of a pandemic. It's a new frenzy all thanks to one movie - Demon Slayer. The title doesn't leave much room for explanation. The movie is about a boy who turns into a demon slayer after his family is killed, since its release the movie has also been slaying the box office.</p>

<p>In just ten days, Demon Slayer grossed $95 million which is the fastest Japanese film to do so, second on the list - is 'Spirited Away' which took 25 days to to reach the same milestone.</p>

<p>There are a couple of reasons for its success. Japan has always loved the Demon Slayer series. It first emerged as a comic in 2016, the publishers ended up selling more than 100 million copies.</p>

<p>In 2019, Demon Slayer came to television and it was an immediate success even Netflix bought the streaming rights turning Demon Slayer into a global phenomenon. While the movie's box office numbers seem staggering, it was along expected lines and the lack of competition also helped.</p>

<p>Big-ticket movies like James Bond and Fast and Furious have been delayed. Japanese moviegoers were eagerly waiting for a release and along came Demon Slayer. In the first three days of screening, it raked in $44 million as some cinema halls ran up to 40 shows on opening day.</p>

<p>Cinema chains in Japan were struggling to stay open. The government never ordered them to shut but it proved impossible to sustain a business without new releases. However, Demon Slayer's glorious run at the box office is bound to end soon, so what happens then? Enter merchandise. Retail chains are capitalising on the craze. Demon Slayer-themed merchandise is disappearing off the shelves in the form of clothes, toys, stationaries and even food.</p>

<p>The Demon Slayer has saved Japan but what about the rest of the world? Unfortunately, the forecast is not so rosy as India recently reopened its cinema halls but the response has been lukewarm.</p>

<p>Hollywood-is dealing with a whole different issue with Americans losing interest in theatres. They would much rather prefer to stay home and stream the content.&nbsp;<br />
It reflects in the numbers as well. Netflix's annual revenue is more than the US box office collections. Major cinema operators have seen $7 billion of market capital vanish as the lockdown stretches on the question is not whether people will watch movies, it's whether they will still go to cinemas to watch them.</p>


A movie in Japan is single-handedly filling cinema halls across the country. It's called the Demon Slayer, within 10 days of its release the movie has raced to $95 million in box office collections which is a record in Japan.

A movie in Japan is single-handedly filling cinema halls across the country. It's called the Demon Slayer, within 10 days of its release the movie has raced to $95 million in box office collections which is a record in Japan. The Japanese are swarming movie theatres with full houses in the middle of a pandemic. It's a new frenzy all thanks to one movie - Demon Slayer. The title doesn't leave much room for explanation. The movie is about a boy who turns into a demon slayer after his family is killed, since its release the movie has also been slaying the box office. In just ten days, Demon Slayer grossed $95 million which is the fastest Japanese film to do so, second on the list - is 'Spirited Away' which took 25 days to to reach the same milestone. There are a couple of reasons for its success. Japan has always loved the Demon Slayer series. It first emerged as a comic in 2016, the publishers ended up selling more than 100 million copies. In 2019, Demon Slayer came to television and it was an immediate success even Netflix bought the streaming rights turning Demon Slayer into a global phenomenon. While the movie's box office numbers seem staggering, it was along expected lines and the lack of competition also helped. Big-ticket movies like James Bond and Fast and Furious have been delayed. Japanese moviegoers were eagerly waiting for a release and along came Demon Slayer. In the first three days of screening, it raked in $44 million as some cinema halls ran up to 40 shows on opening day. Cinema chains in Japan were struggling to stay open. The government never ordered them to shut but it proved impossible to sustain a business without new releases. However, Demon Slayer's glorious run at the box office is bound to end soon, so what happens then? Enter merchandise. Retail chains are capitalising on the craze. Demon Slayer-themed merchandise is disappearing off the shelves in the form of clothes, toys, stationaries and even food. The Demon Slayer has saved Japan but what about the rest of the world? Unfortunately, the forecast is not so rosy as India recently reopened its cinema halls but the response has been lukewarm. Hollywood-is dealing with a whole different issue with Americans losing interest in theatres. They would much rather prefer to stay home and stream the content. It reflects in the numbers as well. Netflix's annual revenue is more than the US box office collections. Major cinema operators have seen $7 billion of market capital vanish as the lockdown stretches on the question is not whether people will watch movies, it's whether they will still go to cinemas to watch them.

Demon Slayer zooms in Japan's box office amid pandemic

<p>After teasing fans with glimpses for weeks, Netflix finally dropped the trailer of its much-awaited series 'The Crown' Season 4. The show, which narrates the life of UK's Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family will have new addition in the story in the fourth season.&nbsp;<br />
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The trailer shows UK of the 1970s with the Queen clashing with the then PM of the country Margaret Thatcher. While the Queen has to deal with stiff competition from the PM on competence, she and the royal family must find a suitable bride from the next in line Prince Charles. &nbsp;<br />
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The trailer also gives a glimpse of the Diana who eventually married Prince Charles and became the country's favourite royal in no time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch the trailer here:</p>

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<p>Olivia Colman takes on the role of Queen Elizabeth II while Gillian Anderson will be seen playing Margaret Thatcher while Emma Corrin will play the young Princess Diana.&nbsp;<br />
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The show also features Helena Bonham Carter, Tobias Menzies, Erin Doherty, Emerald Fennell and Charles Dance. Stephen Boxer also features as Denis Thatcher alongside Rebecca Humphries as Carol Thatcher and Freddie Fox.<br />
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The fourth season will release on Netflix on November 15.</p>


After teasing fans with glimpses for weeks, Netflix finally dropped the trailer of its much-awaited series 'The Crown' Season 4. The show, which narrates the life of UK's Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family will have new addition in the story in the fourth season.

After teasing fans with glimpses for weeks, Netflix finally dropped the trailer of its much-awaited series 'The Crown' Season 4. The show, which narrates the life of UK's Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family will have new addition in the story in the fourth season. The trailer shows UK of the 1970s with the Queen clashing with the then PM of the country Margaret Thatcher. While the Queen has to deal with stiff competition from the PM on competence, she and the royal family must find a suitable bride from the next in line Prince Charles. The trailer also gives a glimpse of the Diana who eventually married Prince Charles and became the country's favourite royal in no time. Watch the trailer here: Olivia Colman takes on the role of Queen Elizabeth II while Gillian Anderson will be seen playing Margaret Thatcher while Emma Corrin will play the young Princess Diana. The show also features Helena Bonham Carter, Tobias Menzies, Erin Doherty, Emerald Fennell and Charles Dance. Stephen Boxer also features as Denis Thatcher alongside Rebecca Humphries as Carol Thatcher and Freddie Fox. The fourth season will release on Netflix on November 15.

'The Crown' season 4 trailer is finally out; pits the Queen against Margaret Thatcher

<p>After a total swipe out at Emmys this year, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ has now moved to the top of Nielsen's streaming rankings.</p>

<p>The comedy show was at number 1 for the week of September 28-October 4 which coincided with the show's sixth and final season hitting Netflix on October 3.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prior week's two top performers, ‘Ratched’ and ‘Enola Holmes’, remained in the top 10 but suffered sizable dropoffs in viewing time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lone new entry in Nielsen's top 10 is Netflix's feature documentary ‘American Murder: The Family Next Door.’&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are the top 10 streaming programs according to Nielsen’s data:&nbsp;</p>

<p>1 (5). Schitt's Creek (Netflix)<br />
2 (4). The Office (Netflix)<br />
T3 (3). The Blacklist (Netflix)<br />
T3 (T6). Grey's Anatomy (Netflix)<br />
5 (1). Ratched (Netflix)<br />
6 (nr). American Murder: The Family Next Door (Netflix)<br />
7 (T6). The Boys (Amazon)<br />
8 (8). Criminal Minds (Netflix)<br />
9 (nr). NCIS (Netflix)<br />
10 (2). Enola Holmes (Netflix)</p>


After a total swipe out at Emmys this year, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ has now moved to the top of Nielsen's streaming rankings. The comedy show was at number 1 for the week of September 28-October 4 which coincided with the show's sixth and final season hitting Netflix on October 3.

After a total swipe out at Emmys this year, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ has now moved to the top of Nielsen's streaming rankings. The comedy show was at number 1 for the week of September 28-October 4 which coincided with the show's sixth and final season hitting Netflix on October 3. The prior week's two top performers, ‘Ratched’ and ‘Enola Holmes’, remained in the top 10 but suffered sizable dropoffs in viewing time. The lone new entry in Nielsen's top 10 is Netflix's feature documentary ‘American Murder: The Family Next Door.’ Here are the top 10 streaming programs according to Nielsen’s data: 1 (5). Schitt's Creek (Netflix) 2 (4). The Office (Netflix) T3 (3). The Blacklist (Netflix) T3 (T6). Grey's Anatomy (Netflix) 5 (1). Ratched (Netflix) 6 (nr). American Murder: The Family Next Door (Netflix) 7 (T6). The Boys (Amazon) 8 (8). Criminal Minds (Netflix) 9 (nr). NCIS (Netflix) 10 (2). Enola Holmes (Netflix)

'Schitt's Creek' now at number 1 according to Nielsen streaming rankings

<p>Popular celebrity couple Victoria and David Beckham have signed a £16million (a little over $20 million) deal with Netflix.<br />
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The couple has agreed to shoot a reality series which will show actual footage of their lives. The camera will follow former footballer Beckham's life round the clock.&nbsp;<br />
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The viewers will also get to see 'hilarious' insights into the early days of his courtship with the former Spice Girl. The couple married in 1999 and have four children together.&nbsp;<br />
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While speaking to The Sun, a source said, "This is a real coup for Netflix and will show a completely different side to David, one the public very rarely get to see."<br />
<br />
"David's family are all massive archivers; they've been proudly documenting his career since he was a boy and have kept all the old local newspaper cuttings, school records and team photos throughout the years," the source further added.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The show will use some of the old footage of special occasions in the series while the camera will follow David as he travels across the globe for work.&nbsp;<br />
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Some of the footballer's famous pals are also expected to feature on the show including James Gordon and Dave Gardner.<br />
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The series is thought to be airing in early 2022 and comes after David set up his Studio 99 media and production company. The production company is producing the series.&nbsp;<br />
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Popular celebrity couple Victoria and David Beckham have signed a £16million (a little over $20 million) deal with Netflix. The couple has agreed to shoot a reality series which will show actual footage of their lives.

Popular celebrity couple Victoria and David Beckham have signed a £16million (a little over $20 million) deal with Netflix. The couple has agreed to shoot a reality series which will show actual footage of their lives. The camera will follow former footballer Beckham's life round the clock. The viewers will also get to see 'hilarious' insights into the early days of his courtship with the former Spice Girl. The couple married in 1999 and have four children together. While speaking to The Sun, a source said, "This is a real coup for Netflix and will show a completely different side to David, one the public very rarely get to see." "David's family are all massive archivers; they've been proudly documenting his career since he was a boy and have kept all the old local newspaper cuttings, school records and team photos throughout the years," the source further added. The show will use some of the old footage of special occasions in the series while the camera will follow David as he travels across the globe for work. Some of the footballer's famous pals are also expected to feature on the show including James Gordon and Dave Gardner. The series is thought to be airing in early 2022 and comes after David set up his Studio 99 media and production company. The production company is producing the series.

Netflix signs Victoria and David Beckham for a whopping amount for a new reality show 

<p>Hollywood star George Clooney dons the director's hat for Netflix film 'The Midnight Sky'.&nbsp;The trailer of the film was released on Tuesday and the si-fi astars Felicity Jones and Caoilinn Springall along with George Clooney.&nbsp;<br />
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The film is an apocalyptic sci-fi drama which offers insight into a possible future where unspecified destruction renders the earth uninhabitable.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Clooney is seen playing a character called Augustine Lofthouse, &nbsp;who is searching for a way to warn other survivors against returning to Earth after a global catastrophe.</p>

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<br />
The film is based on Lily Brooks-Dalton`s novel `Good Morning, Midnight' and was shot ahead of the COVID-19 shutdown and before the onslaught of fires seen in 2020, but the calamities Earth faces in the film feel eerily similar.<br />
<br />
Lofthouse is a scientist living in Antarctica who believes himself to be the last man alive on Earth until he finds a child named Iris played by Caoilinn Springall.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
He finds himself obliged to care for the girl as he also takes it upon himself to contact the space crew and inform them of humanity`s demise.</p>

<p>`The Midnight Sky` releases on Netflix on December 23.<br />
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Hollywood star George Clooney dons the director's hat for Netflix film 'The Midnight Sky'. The trailer of the film was released on Tuesday and the si-fi astars Felicity Jones and Caoilinn Springall along with George Clooney.

Hollywood star George Clooney dons the director's hat for Netflix film 'The Midnight Sky'. The trailer of the film was released on Tuesday and the si-fi astars Felicity Jones and Caoilinn Springall along with George Clooney. The film is an apocalyptic sci-fi drama which offers insight into a possible future where unspecified destruction renders the earth uninhabitable. Clooney is seen playing a character called Augustine Lofthouse, who is searching for a way to warn other survivors against returning to Earth after a global catastrophe. The film is based on Lily Brooks-Dalton`s novel `Good Morning, Midnight' and was shot ahead of the COVID-19 shutdown and before the onslaught of fires seen in 2020, but the calamities Earth faces in the film feel eerily similar. Lofthouse is a scientist living in Antarctica who believes himself to be the last man alive on Earth until he finds a child named Iris played by Caoilinn Springall. He finds himself obliged to care for the girl as he also takes it upon himself to contact the space crew and inform them of humanity`s demise. `The Midnight Sky` releases on Netflix on December 23.

'The Midnight Sky' trailer: George Clooney turns director for this apocalyptic sci-fi drama

<p>Filmmakers Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan are joining hands to present the Tamil film anthology 'Navarasa', based on the nine rasas or emotions for Netflix, the streamer announced on Wednesday.<br />
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The nine short films will narrate stories across nine emotions - anger, compassion, courage, disgust, fear, laughter, love, peace and wonder.<br />
<br />
Directors Arvind Swami, Bejoy Nambiar, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Karthik Subbaraj, Karthick Naren, KV Anand, Ponram, Rathindran Prasad and Halitha Shameem are on board 'Navarasa' to bring their distinctive perspective on each rasa.<br />
<br />
The proceeds from the films will go towards the well-being of film workers in Tamil cinema impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, a press release said.<br />
<br />
Ratnam and Panchapakesan said they have always loved to brainstorm and come up with unique ideas to raise money for deserving causes.<br />
<br />
"This time the brainstorming was for the cause of our own industry, to soothe and try and alleviate to some extent the agony of our people who had no work for months. The idea of making short films and raising money through them for this cause was born on one such brainstorming evening. We were thrilled when the idea resonated well instantly with leading directors, actors and technicians of the industry that we approached.<br />
<br />
"The idea of 'Navarasa' was a spark when we discussed it and the industry has come together to make it glow, give it soul and make it count for its people. We are happy that Netflix has come forward to take this confluence of emotion, talent, people and the cause to the world," the filmmakers said in a joint statement.<br />
<br />
Srishti Arya, Director, International Original Film, Netflix India said the streamer is "thrilled" to be the home to these nine extraordinary films.<br />
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"We admire how this wonderful ensemble of filmmakers and talent have joined hands to support the creative community. 'Navarasa' is a celebration of the craft of filmmaking and the magic of Tamil cinema that we can't wait to take to the world," she said.<br />
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"Navarasa" will be the second Tamil anthology project set up at Netflix after "Paava Kadhaigal", which was announced earlier this month.&nbsp;</p>


Filmmakers Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan are joining hands to present the Tamil film anthology 'Navarasa', based on the nine rasas or emotions for Netflix, the streamer announced on Wednesday.

Filmmakers Mani Ratnam and Jayendra Panchapakesan are joining hands to present the Tamil film anthology 'Navarasa', based on the nine rasas or emotions for Netflix, the streamer announced on Wednesday. The nine short films will narrate stories across nine emotions - anger, compassion, courage, disgust, fear, laughter, love, peace and wonder. Directors Arvind Swami, Bejoy Nambiar, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Karthik Subbaraj, Karthick Naren, KV Anand, Ponram, Rathindran Prasad and Halitha Shameem are on board 'Navarasa' to bring their distinctive perspective on each rasa. The proceeds from the films will go towards the well-being of film workers in Tamil cinema impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, a press release said. Ratnam and Panchapakesan said they have always loved to brainstorm and come up with unique ideas to raise money for deserving causes. "This time the brainstorming was for the cause of our own industry, to soothe and try and alleviate to some extent the agony of our people who had no work for months. The idea of making short films and raising money through them for this cause was born on one such brainstorming evening. We were thrilled when the idea resonated well instantly with leading directors, actors and technicians of the industry that we approached. "The idea of 'Navarasa' was a spark when we discussed it and the industry has come together to make it glow, give it soul and make it count for its people. We are happy that Netflix has come forward to take this confluence of emotion, talent, people and the cause to the world," the filmmakers said in a joint statement. Srishti Arya, Director, International Original Film, Netflix India said the streamer is "thrilled" to be the home to these nine extraordinary films. "We admire how this wonderful ensemble of filmmakers and talent have joined hands to support the creative community. 'Navarasa' is a celebration of the craft of filmmaking and the magic of Tamil cinema that we can't wait to take to the world," she said. "Navarasa" will be the second Tamil anthology project set up at Netflix after "Paava Kadhaigal", which was announced earlier this month.

Mani Ratnam, Jayendra Panchapakesan rope in 9 directors for Tamil anthology 'Navarasa'

'Enola Holmes', 'The Kissing Booth 2': How many have you seen from these most-popular movies and web shows?

<p>That’s a comeback most actors would hope for. Italian acting icon Sophia Loren is returning to films this season with netflix foreign drama ‘The Life Ahead’ and it is already pegged to become Oscar favourite.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed and co-written by Sophia Loren’s son Edoardo Ponti, the film is based on Romain Gary’s bestselling novel titled ‘The Life Before Us’ as it stars Sophia Loren as Holocaust survivr who becomes a maternal figure for a 12-year-old street kid named Momo who robs her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netflix’s synopsis for “The Life Ahead” reads: “In the colorful Italian port city of Bari, the streetwise 12-year-old Senegalese orphan Momo (Ibrahima Gueye) has ambitions to make his fortune in the underworld of the town’s shady alleyways. One day, he steals a bag of items from the elderly Madame Rosa (Loren), a Holocaust survivor who makes a meagre living raising the children of prostitutes with whom she once shared the streets. When Momo is forced to apologize to Rosa, she reluctantly agrees to take him in temporarily and the two lonely individuals find an unlikely family in each other through a deep and unconventional bond.”</p>

<p>Sophia Loren was last seen in 2009 musical adaptation of ‘Nine’ which was followed by the 2010 television miniseries ‘My House Is Full of Mirrors’. In 2014, she starred in ‘Human Voice’. She will be returning with the Netflix flick after a gap of more than 5 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Acting icon Sophia Loren won the Academy Award for Best Actress with her 1961 drama ‘Two Women’ and now Netflix is mounting a Best Actress campaign for her with ‘The Life Ahead’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Watch the official trailer for the movie here:</p>

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<p>‘The Life Ahead’ will begin streaming on Netflix starting November 13. A limited theatrical release is also being planned for November.</p>


That’s a comeback most actors would hope for. Italian acting icon Sophia Loren is returning to films this season with netflix foreign drama ‘The Life Ahead’ and it is already pegged to become Oscar favourite.

That’s a comeback most actors would hope for. Italian acting icon Sophia Loren is returning to films this season with netflix foreign drama ‘The Life Ahead’ and it is already pegged to become Oscar favourite. Directed and co-written by Sophia Loren’s son Edoardo Ponti, the film is based on Romain Gary’s bestselling novel titled ‘The Life Before Us’ as it stars Sophia Loren as Holocaust survivr who becomes a maternal figure for a 12-year-old street kid named Momo who robs her. Netflix’s synopsis for “The Life Ahead” reads: “In the colorful Italian port city of Bari, the streetwise 12-year-old Senegalese orphan Momo (Ibrahima Gueye) has ambitions to make his fortune in the underworld of the town’s shady alleyways. One day, he steals a bag of items from the elderly Madame Rosa (Loren), a Holocaust survivor who makes a meagre living raising the children of prostitutes with whom she once shared the streets. When Momo is forced to apologize to Rosa, she reluctantly agrees to take him in temporarily and the two lonely individuals find an unlikely family in each other through a deep and unconventional bond.” Sophia Loren was last seen in 2009 musical adaptation of ‘Nine’ which was followed by the 2010 television miniseries ‘My House Is Full of Mirrors’. In 2014, she starred in ‘Human Voice’. She will be returning with the Netflix flick after a gap of more than 5 years. Acting icon Sophia Loren won the Academy Award for Best Actress with her 1961 drama ‘Two Women’ and now Netflix is mounting a Best Actress campaign for her with ‘The Life Ahead’. Watch the official trailer for the movie here: ‘The Life Ahead’ will begin streaming on Netflix starting November 13. A limited theatrical release is also being planned for November.

Acting icon Sophia Loren returns to films with Netflix's 'The Life Ahead', watch trailer

<p>Netflix Inc is showing more African-made content and working with telecoms operators to make it easier for potential subscribers to make payments, a senior executive told Reuters ahead of its third-quarter results on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The online content streaming giant, which has 193 million subscribers globally, is keen to expand in Africa and is seeking ways to overcome challenges including slow and expensive internet and the lack of proper payments infrastructure in the 55-nation continent.</p>

<p>“Given the low credit card penetration across the continent ... we have partnered with local telcos ... for their customers to be able to add Netflix subscriptions to their bills,” said Netflix’s head of original programming for Africa, Dorothy Ghettuba.</p>

<p>She said they already have partnerships with Vodacom and Telkom South Africa, adding that Netflix is looking for further tie-ups.</p>

<p>Expensive high-speed internet in some countries is also a key challenge, Ghettuba said, adding that Netflix is trying to address that by allowing wi-fi downloads for later viewing rather than use pricey mobile data for streaming.</p>

<p>Netflix, well established in South Africa and Nigeria, is now looking towards the Kenyan market, Ghettuba said.</p>

<p>The pay TV market in Africa is dominated by South Africa’s Multichoice Group, which has an edge over Netflix from its dozens of channels dedicated to news and live sports events.</p>

<p>The South African group, in addition to its entertainment channels showing films, series and documentaries, has also started online streaming service Showmax to compete directly with Netflix.</p>

<p>To improve its appeal in the market, Netflix has been boosting its library with African productions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The business is excited about Africa and is putting every effort behind it,” said Ghettuba, who joined Netflix last year after a decade running a Kenyan production house.</p>

<p>Ghettuba declined to specify the value of Netflix’s investments in Africa, but the company has agreed a slew of content-licensing deals with African producers in markets including Senegal, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Angola and Mozambique.</p>


Netflix Inc is showing more African-made content and working with telecoms operators to make it easier for potential subscribers to make payments, a senior executive told Reuters ahead of its third-quarter results on Tuesday.

Netflix Inc is showing more African-made content and working with telecoms operators to make it easier for potential subscribers to make payments, a senior executive told Reuters ahead of its third-quarter results on Tuesday. The online content streaming giant, which has 193 million subscribers globally, is keen to expand in Africa and is seeking ways to overcome challenges including slow and expensive internet and the lack of proper payments infrastructure in the 55-nation continent. “Given the low credit card penetration across the continent ... we have partnered with local telcos ... for their customers to be able to add Netflix subscriptions to their bills,” said Netflix’s head of original programming for Africa, Dorothy Ghettuba. She said they already have partnerships with Vodacom and Telkom South Africa, adding that Netflix is looking for further tie-ups. Expensive high-speed internet in some countries is also a key challenge, Ghettuba said, adding that Netflix is trying to address that by allowing wi-fi downloads for later viewing rather than use pricey mobile data for streaming. Netflix, well established in South Africa and Nigeria, is now looking towards the Kenyan market, Ghettuba said. The pay TV market in Africa is dominated by South Africa’s Multichoice Group, which has an edge over Netflix from its dozens of channels dedicated to news and live sports events. The South African group, in addition to its entertainment channels showing films, series and documentaries, has also started online streaming service Showmax to compete directly with Netflix. To improve its appeal in the market, Netflix has been boosting its library with African productions. “The business is excited about Africa and is putting every effort behind it,” said Ghettuba, who joined Netflix last year after a decade running a Kenyan production house. Ghettuba declined to specify the value of Netflix’s investments in Africa, but the company has agreed a slew of content-licensing deals with African producers in markets including Senegal, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Angola and Mozambique.

Netflix turns to telecoms tie-ups in challenging African markets

<p>A zombie drama, a TV series about a supernatural nurse and one about an antisocial children’s book author helped turn South Korea into one of Netflix’s biggest sources of growth in the international markets, a source familiar with the matter said.</p>

<p>Netflix said 46% of its net new global paid customers in the third quarter came from the Asia Pacific region, where revenue rose 66% from last year, primarily Japan and South Korea, the company reported in a letter to investors on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The source cited data that could be disclosed later this week when a Netflix representative is expected to appear for South Korea’s annual parliamentary audit during which the company’s investment is likely to come up. It was not immediately clear exactly what will be discussed at the meeting.</p>

<p>The company is eager to demonstrate its big investments in the region as well as its role in making Korean pop culture popular more accessible outside of Korea.</p>

<p>Netflix’s South Korean business has played a major role in third-quarter growth. The world’s largest paid streaming video service now serves 3.3 million paid members in the region as of Sept. 30, the source said.</p>

<p>Overall, Netflix now serves more than 195 million paid subscribers.</p>

<p>The company has helped fuel and is fueled by the global popularity of the pop culture machine of South Korea. Since 2015, the world’s largest subscription streaming video platform has invested nearly $700 million financing partnerships and co-productions, the source said.</p>

<p>Since late 2019, it has ramped up investments and landed multi-year content partnerships with Korea’s major studios including CJ ENM/Studio Dragon and JTBC for access to their Korean shows.</p>

<p>More than 70 Korean-made shows from local creators have been released as Netflix-branded originals around the world and are available in 31 subtitled languages and more than 20 dubbed languages.</p>

<p>In October, Netflix released the original documentary “Black Pink: Light Up the Sky” about the highest charted female Korean act on the Billboard 100. The group’s recent music video for “How You Like That” broke an all-time YouTube record as the most watched video in a 24-hour period with 86.3 million views.</p>

<p>South Korea in May passed the revision to the country’s telecommunications business act, dubbed as “Netflix law,” to require all content providers including foreign companies to share network cost burden with local internet service providers.</p>

<p>The revision came after Netflix in April sued South Korea's internet network operator SK Broadband, an affiliate of the country's top mobile carrier SK Telecom Co Ltd 017670.KS.</p>

<p>The two companies failed to reach an agreement on the U.S. streaming giant’s use of SK Broadband’s internet service without sharing network cost despite SK Broadband’s expansion of network infrastructure to support Netflix’s increasing traffic.</p>

<p>Netflix asked the Seoul Central District Court to rule that it is not obligated to pay additional fee.</p>


A zombie drama, a TV series about a supernatural nurse and one about an antisocial children’s book author helped turn South Korea into one of Netflix’s biggest sources of growth in the international markets, a source familiar with the matter said.

A zombie drama, a TV series about a supernatural nurse and one about an antisocial children’s book author helped turn South Korea into one of Netflix’s biggest sources of growth in the international markets, a source familiar with the matter said. Netflix said 46% of its net new global paid customers in the third quarter came from the Asia Pacific region, where revenue rose 66% from last year, primarily Japan and South Korea, the company reported in a letter to investors on Tuesday. The source cited data that could be disclosed later this week when a Netflix representative is expected to appear for South Korea’s annual parliamentary audit during which the company’s investment is likely to come up. It was not immediately clear exactly what will be discussed at the meeting. The company is eager to demonstrate its big investments in the region as well as its role in making Korean pop culture popular more accessible outside of Korea. Netflix’s South Korean business has played a major role in third-quarter growth. The world’s largest paid streaming video service now serves 3.3 million paid members in the region as of Sept. 30, the source said. Overall, Netflix now serves more than 195 million paid subscribers. The company has helped fuel and is fueled by the global popularity of the pop culture machine of South Korea. Since 2015, the world’s largest subscription streaming video platform has invested nearly $700 million financing partnerships and co-productions, the source said. Since late 2019, it has ramped up investments and landed multi-year content partnerships with Korea’s major studios including CJ ENM/Studio Dragon and JTBC for access to their Korean shows. More than 70 Korean-made shows from local creators have been released as Netflix-branded originals around the world and are available in 31 subtitled languages and more than 20 dubbed languages. In October, Netflix released the original documentary “Black Pink: Light Up the Sky” about the highest charted female Korean act on the Billboard 100. The group’s recent music video for “How You Like That” broke an all-time YouTube record as the most watched video in a 24-hour period with 86.3 million views. South Korea in May passed the revision to the country’s telecommunications business act, dubbed as “Netflix law,” to require all content providers including foreign companies to share network cost burden with local internet service providers. The revision came after Netflix in April sued South Korea's internet network operator SK Broadband, an affiliate of the country's top mobile carrier SK Telecom Co Ltd 017670.KS. The two companies failed to reach an agreement on the U.S. streaming giant’s use of SK Broadband’s internet service without sharing network cost despite SK Broadband’s expansion of network infrastructure to support Netflix’s increasing traffic. Netflix asked the Seoul Central District Court to rule that it is not obligated to pay additional fee.

South Korea's pop culture machine boosts Netflix's international growth: source

<p>Netflix Inc is showing more African-made content and working with telecoms operators to make it easier for potential subscribers to make payments, a senior executive told Reuters ahead of its third-quarter results on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The online content streaming giant, which has 193 million subscribers globally, is keen to expand in Africa and is seeking ways to overcome challenges including slow and expensive internet and the lack of proper payments infrastructure in the 55-nation continent.</p>

<p>“Given the low credit card penetration across the continent ... we have partnered with local telcos ... for their customers to be able to add Netflix subscriptions to their bills,” said Netflix’s head of original programming for Africa, Dorothy Ghettuba.</p>

<p>She said they already have partnerships with Vodacom and Telkom South Africa, adding that Netflix is looking for further tie-ups.</p>

<p>Expensive high-speed internet in some countries is also a key challenge, Ghettuba said, adding that Netflix is trying to address that by allowing wi-fi downloads for later viewing rather than use pricey mobile data for streaming.</p>

<p>Netflix, well established in South Africa and Nigeria, is now looking towards the Kenyan market, Ghettuba said.</p>

<p>The pay TV market in Africa is dominated by South Africa’s Multichoice Group, which has an edge over Netflix from its dozens of channels dedicated to news and live sports events.</p>

<p>The South African group, in addition to its entertainment channels showing films, series and documentaries, has also started online streaming service Showmax to compete directly with Netflix.</p>

<p>To improve its appeal in the market, Netflix has been boosting its library with African productions.</p>

<p>“The business is excited about Africa and is putting every effort behind it,” said Ghettuba, who joined Netflix last year after a decade running a Kenyan production house.</p>

<p>Ghettuba declined to specify the value of Netflix’s investments in Africa, but the company has agreed a slew of content-licensing deals with African producers in markets including Senegal, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Angola and Mozambique.</p>


Subscribers to the world's largest streaming service can now watch "Poacher", a Kenyan drama about elephant poaching and "Oloture", a Nigerian thriller about a journalist whose world falls apart after she goes undercover as a sex worker.

New African-made films on Netflix go beyond Hollywood stereotypes

<p><strong>Priyanka Chopra new film The White Tiger</strong> - The first look of the highly anticipated Netflix film 'The White Tiger' was unveiled on Thursday night on social media. The images were shared on Netflix India's Twitter page as well the film's leading lady Priyanka Chopra.</p>

<p>Priyanka took to Instagram to share the images from the film which co-stars Rajkummar Rao and newcomer Adarsh Gourav.<br />
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Priyanka showered heaps of praises on Gourav as she wrote, “So proud to present the first look of THE WHITE TIGER - directed, written, and produced by Ramin Bahrani, based on The New York Times Bestseller and the 2008 Man Booker Prize-winning novel. This is a story about a family and the plight of one man - Balram Halwai played by Adarsh Gourav, one of the most talented newcomers I’ve ever worked with, and one of the most remarkable performances I’ve seen in a long time. Balram’s rise from a poor villager to successful entrepreneur in modern India showcases how hunger and the lack of opportunity can build and drive a human being’s animal instinct of survival. Rajkumar Rao, already one of the most prolific actors in india, will showcase depths very few can. The film is powerful. It will make you uncomfortable, and most importantly it will entertain you.”</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CGYF41-DvH3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">So proud to present the first look of THE WHITE TIGER - directed, written, and produced by Ramin Bahrani, based on The New York Times Bestseller and the 2008 Man Booker Prize-winning novel.  This is a story about a family and the plight of one man - Balram Halwai played by Adarsh Gourav, one of the most talented newcomers I've ever worked with, and one of the most remarkable performances I’ve seen in a long time. Balram’s rise from a poor villager to successful entrepreneur in modern India showcases how hunger and the lack of opportunity can build and drive a human being’s animal instinct of survival. Rajkumar Rao, already one of the most prolific actors in india, will showcase depths very few can. The film is powerful. It will make you uncomfortable, and most importantly it will entertain you.   Coming soon to Netflix globally.  @netflixfilm   @netflixqueue   @netflix_in   @gouravadarsh   @rajkummar_rao   @vjymaurya @maheshmanjrekar @mukul.deora   @Ava   @purplepebblepictures    @tessjosephcasting</a></p>

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<p>Priyanka, who is also a co-producer of the film, wrote in another post about the character she plays in the film. "In #TheWhiteTiger, I play the role of Pinky madam, who is a first generation immigrant in the US. She is in India with her husband, who is travelling for business. And then... life changes! Pinky madam is such a specific character, to play her unravelling in the story was such a joy. This is a story that needs to be told and it comes alive with its characters so compellingly in Ramin’s hands.”</p>

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<p><strong>Priyanka Chopra new film The White Tiger</strong></p>

<p>Based on Man Booker Prize winning author Arvind Adiga's book by the same name, 'The White Tiger' has been helmed by Ramin Bahrani who has in the past made 'Fahrenheit 451' and '99 Homes'. Netflix is producing the project is association with Mukul Deora. &nbsp;<br />
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The book follows the extraordinary journey of a self-made man from tea-shop worker in a village to successful entrepreneur in a big city.</p>


Priyanka Chopra new film The White Tiger - The first look of the highly anticipated Netflix film 'The White Tiger' was unveiled on Thursday night on social media.

Priyanka Chopra new film The White Tiger - The first look of the highly anticipated Netflix film 'The White Tiger' was unveiled on Thursday night on social media. The images were shared on Netflix India's Twitter page as well the film's leading lady Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka took to Instagram to share the images from the film which co-stars Rajkummar Rao and newcomer Adarsh Gourav. Priyanka showered heaps of praises on Gourav as she wrote, “So proud to present the first look of THE WHITE TIGER - directed, written, and produced by Ramin Bahrani, based on The New York Times Bestseller and the 2008 Man Booker Prize-winning novel. This is a story about a family and the plight of one man - Balram Halwai played by Adarsh Gourav, one of the most talented newcomers I’ve ever worked with, and one of the most remarkable performances I’ve seen in a long time. Balram’s rise from a poor villager to successful entrepreneur in modern India showcases how hunger and the lack of opportunity can build and drive a human being’s animal instinct of survival. Rajkumar Rao, already one of the most prolific actors in india, will showcase depths very few can. The film is powerful. It will make you uncomfortable, and most importantly it will entertain you.” View this post on Instagram So proud to present the first look of THE WHITE TIGER - directed, written, and produced by Ramin Bahrani, based on The New York Times Bestseller and the 2008 Man Booker Prize-winning novel.  This is a story about a family and the plight of one man - Balram Halwai played by Adarsh Gourav, one of the most talented newcomers I've ever worked with, and one of the most remarkable performances I’ve seen in a long time. Balram’s rise from a poor villager to successful entrepreneur in modern India showcases how hunger and the lack of opportunity can build and drive a human being’s animal instinct of survival. Rajkumar Rao, already one of the most prolific actors in india, will showcase depths very few can. The film is powerful. It will make you uncomfortable, and most importantly it will entertain you.   Coming soon to Netflix globally.  @netflixfilm   @netflixqueue   @netflix_in   @gouravadarsh   @rajkummar_rao   @vjymaurya @maheshmanjrekar @mukul.deora   @Ava   @purplepebblepictures    @tessjosephcasting A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) on Oct 15, 2020 at 12:47pm PDT × Priyanka, who is also a co-producer of the film, wrote in another post about the character she plays in the film. "In #TheWhiteTiger, I play the role of Pinky madam, who is a first generation immigrant in the US. She is in India with her husband, who is travelling for business. And then... life changes! Pinky madam is such a specific character, to play her unravelling in the story was such a joy. This is a story that needs to be told and it comes alive with its characters so compellingly in Ramin’s hands.” View this post on Instagram In #TheWhiteTiger, I play the role of Pinky madam, who is a first generation immigrant in the US. She is in India with her husband, who is travelling for business. And then... life changes! Pinky madam is such a specific character, to play her unravelling in the story was such a joy. This is a story that needs to be told and it comes alive with its characters so compellingly in Ramin’s hands. The White Tiger, coming soon to Netflix globally. @netflixfilm   @netflixqueue   @netflix_in   @gouravadarsh   @rajkummar_rao   @vjymaurya @maheshmanjrekar @mukul.deora   @Ava   @purplepebblepictures    @tessjosephcasting A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) on Oct 15, 2020 at 12:52pm PDT × Priyanka Chopra new film The White Tiger Based on Man Booker Prize winning author Arvind Adiga's book by the same name, 'The White Tiger' has been helmed by Ramin Bahrani who has in the past made 'Fahrenheit 451' and '99 Homes'. Netflix is producing the project is association with Mukul Deora. The book follows the extraordinary journey of a self-made man from tea-shop worker in a village to successful entrepreneur in a big city.

Priyanka Chopra unveils the first look of her new film 'The White Tiger' co-starring Rajkummar Rao

<p>In an ensemble cast that will make your want the project take up shape sooner than slated, major Hollywood talents like Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Himesh Patel and Timothée Chalamet alongwith Jennifer Lawrence have been roped in for a Netflix film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Netflix film is titled ‘Don’t Look Up’.</p>

<p>The Adam McKay’s comedy for Netflix will also have Cate Blanchett and Rob Morgan that were the first ones to be roped in for the cast. Not all stars will have a meaty role with some only appearing for important cameos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among those who will only give a cameo in the film are Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, Matthew Perry and Tomer Sisley.</p>

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<p>Adam McKay is directing and has written the script that centers on two low-level scientists who, upon discovering that a meteor will strike the Earth in six months, go on a media tour to try to warn the world but find an unreceptive and unbelieving populace.</p>

<p>Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio will play the two scientists.</p>

<p>The shooting for the film will begin on November 19 in Boston.&nbsp;</p>


In an ensemble cast that will make your want the project take up shape sooner than slated, major Hollywood talents like Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Himesh Patel and Timothée Chalamet alongwith Jennifer Lawrence have been roped in for a Netflix film.

In an ensemble cast that will make your want the project take up shape sooner than slated, major Hollywood talents like Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Himesh Patel and Timothée Chalamet alongwith Jennifer Lawrence have been roped in for a Netflix film. The Netflix film is titled ‘Don’t Look Up’. The Adam McKay’s comedy for Netflix will also have Cate Blanchett and Rob Morgan that were the first ones to be roped in for the cast. Not all stars will have a meaty role with some only appearing for important cameos. Among those who will only give a cameo in the film are Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, Matthew Perry and Tomer Sisley. Cast for our new movie “Don’t Look Up!” is announced. Can’t wait to work with all of these talented actors.#Netflix #Don’tLookUp! pic.twitter.com/rsGjcLuayF — Adam McKay (@GhostPanther) October 14, 2020 × Adam McKay is directing and has written the script that centers on two low-level scientists who, upon discovering that a meteor will strike the Earth in six months, go on a media tour to try to warn the world but find an unreceptive and unbelieving populace. Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio will play the two scientists. The shooting for the film will begin on November 19 in Boston.

Ensemble cast of the year? Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence & others roped in for comedy film

<p>Iraq drama 'Mosul', produced by 'Avengers: Endgame' directors Anthony and Joe Russo, has been acquired by Netflix and will release on the streamer in November.<br />
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The film marks the feature directorial debut of Matthew Carnahan, who is known for co-writing action films like 'World War Z' and '21 Bridges'. Carnahan has also penned the script.<br />
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According to Deadline, 101 Studios was set to release the movie this year, but theatrical plans did not pan out in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.<br />
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'Mosul' is based on the true events of the Nineveh SWAT team, a renegade police unit who waged a guerrilla operation against ISIS in a desperate struggle to save their home city of Mosul.<br />
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The movie was inspired by Luke Mogelson's 2017 piece for The New Yorker, 'The Desperate Battle to Destroy ISIS'.<br />
Russo Brothers and Mike Larocca have produced the film for AGBO alongside The New Yorker Studios. Jeremy Steckler is also a producer.<br />
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'Mosul' had its world premiere at Venice Film Festival last year, followed by bowing at the Toronto International Film Festival.<br />
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Chris Hemsworth-starrer 'Extraction', backed by the Russos, also released on Netflix in April.</p>


Iraq drama 'Mosul', produced by 'Avengers: Endgame' directors Anthony and Joe Russo, has been acquired by Netflix and will release on the streamer in November. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Matthew Carnahan, who is known for co-writing action films like 'World War Z' and '21 Bridges'.

Iraq drama 'Mosul', produced by 'Avengers: Endgame' directors Anthony and Joe Russo, has been acquired by Netflix and will release on the streamer in November. The film marks the feature directorial debut of Matthew Carnahan, who is known for co-writing action films like 'World War Z' and '21 Bridges'. Carnahan has also penned the script. According to Deadline, 101 Studios was set to release the movie this year, but theatrical plans did not pan out in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. 'Mosul' is based on the true events of the Nineveh SWAT team, a renegade police unit who waged a guerrilla operation against ISIS in a desperate struggle to save their home city of Mosul. The movie was inspired by Luke Mogelson's 2017 piece for The New Yorker, 'The Desperate Battle to Destroy ISIS'. Russo Brothers and Mike Larocca have produced the film for AGBO alongside The New Yorker Studios. Jeremy Steckler is also a producer. 'Mosul' had its world premiere at Venice Film Festival last year, followed by bowing at the Toronto International Film Festival. Chris Hemsworth-starrer 'Extraction', backed by the Russos, also released on Netflix in April.

Netflix picks up Russo Brothers-produced Iraq drama 'Mosul'

<p>Blackpink fans will see a softer side to the K-pop girl power group in a Netflix documentary in which its members open up about their journey from teenage trainees to global superstars.<br />
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Blackpink have become a global phenomenon since their debut in South Korea four years ago.Some of their songs including "Kill This Love" have over one billion hits on YouTube and they have collaborated with stars such as Lady Gaga and Cardi B. In 2018 they worked with Dua Lipa on the single "Kiss and Make up".<br />
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The foursome - Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa - are known for their catchy tunes mixing Korean and English and slick dance routines, but in, 'Blackpink: Light Up The Sky', which premieres on Oct. 14, they wanted to dig deeper, said filmmaker Caroline Suh.<br />
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Suh combined home videos, behind the scenes footage and candid interviews to tell the life stories of the four women, aged 23 to 25, of whom only Jisoo grew up in Korea.<br />
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Lisa is Thai, Rose grew up in Australia and New Zealand and Jennie moved to New Zealand on her own as an 8-year-old, living with a home-stay family.<br />
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"I hope that the film humanises the Blackpink members so they are seen as more three dimensional and not as kind of one dimensional K-pop stars and idols," said Suh. "I hope that people are empathetic toward them and cheer them on."</p>

<p>As she gained the members` trust, they started to share their experiences, including hardships they endured as trainees, Suh said.<br />
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Youngsters hoping to make it in the world of K-pop join training programmes consisting of hours of daily dance lessons, voice training and school work, alongside weekly auditions. They are not always successful. YG Entertainment, which formed the group, did not set any conditions for the film crew, Suh said.</p>


Blackpink fans will see a softer side to the K-pop girl power group in a Netflix documentary in which its members open up about their journey from teenage trainees to global superstars.

Blackpink fans will see a softer side to the K-pop girl power group in a Netflix documentary in which its members open up about their journey from teenage trainees to global superstars. Blackpink have become a global phenomenon since their debut in South Korea four years ago.Some of their songs including "Kill This Love" have over one billion hits on YouTube and they have collaborated with stars such as Lady Gaga and Cardi B. In 2018 they worked with Dua Lipa on the single "Kiss and Make up". The foursome - Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and Lisa - are known for their catchy tunes mixing Korean and English and slick dance routines, but in, 'Blackpink: Light Up The Sky', which premieres on Oct. 14, they wanted to dig deeper, said filmmaker Caroline Suh. Suh combined home videos, behind the scenes footage and candid interviews to tell the life stories of the four women, aged 23 to 25, of whom only Jisoo grew up in Korea. Lisa is Thai, Rose grew up in Australia and New Zealand and Jennie moved to New Zealand on her own as an 8-year-old, living with a home-stay family. "I hope that the film humanises the Blackpink members so they are seen as more three dimensional and not as kind of one dimensional K-pop stars and idols," said Suh. "I hope that people are empathetic toward them and cheer them on." As she gained the members` trust, they started to share their experiences, including hardships they endured as trainees, Suh said. Youngsters hoping to make it in the world of K-pop join training programmes consisting of hours of daily dance lessons, voice training and school work, alongside weekly auditions. They are not always successful. YG Entertainment, which formed the group, did not set any conditions for the film crew, Suh said.

From teens to superstars - Netflix film tracks Blackpink's rise

<p>In a major boost to Netflix show ‘Vikings’ fans, the sequel to the popular history drama has restarted production in Ireland after shooting was suspended due to a number of positive COVID-19 tests.</p>

<p>Titled ‘Vikings: Valhalla’, the shooting resumed at Ashford Studios yesterday after it was suspended earlier this week. The production restarted after it was found out that these were false positives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Produced by MGM, the series underwent rigorous testing process and tests cast and crew several times a week.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-benedict-cumberbatch-to-reprise-his-role-as-doctor-strange-in-spider-man-3-333803" hreflang="en">Benedict Cumberbatch to reprise his role as Doctor Strange in 'Spider-Man 3'</a></p>

<p>‘Vikings: Valhalla’ is written and executive produced by feature writer Jeb Stuart. The sequel begins 100 years after the original series concludes and dramatises the adventures of the most famous Vikings who ever lived.</p>


In a major boost to Netflix show ‘Vikings’ fans, the sequel to the popular history drama has restarted production in Ireland after shooting was suspended due to a number of positive COVID-19 tests.

In a major boost to Netflix show ‘Vikings’ fans, the sequel to the popular history drama has restarted production in Ireland after shooting was suspended due to a number of positive COVID-19 tests. Titled ‘Vikings: Valhalla’, the shooting resumed at Ashford Studios yesterday after it was suspended earlier this week. The production restarted after it was found out that these were false positives. Produced by MGM, the series underwent rigorous testing process and tests cast and crew several times a week. Benedict Cumberbatch to reprise his role as Doctor Strange in 'Spider-Man 3' ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ is written and executive produced by feature writer Jeb Stuart. The sequel begins 100 years after the original series concludes and dramatises the adventures of the most famous Vikings who ever lived.

Popular series 'Vikings' sequel production restarts in Ireland

<p>The new Netflix show ‘Emily in Paris’ has been receiving mixed reviews ever since its premiere on the streamer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It stars Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, a Chicago marketing executive who moves to France for a year for a job opportunity. She aims to bring an American perspective to French branding as she tries to blend in Paris, learning the language and culture one step at a time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The show has, however, ticked off a Chicago pizza chain Lou Malnati’s. In one of the episodes, Emily Cooper interacts with her French colleagues about Chicago and its food when&nbsp;her colleagues express distaste of the Chicago deep-dish pizza. One calls it "disgusting" while another says it's like "quiche made of cement". That’s when Emily Cooper says, "Oh no, you must have gone to Lou Malnati’s."</p>

<p>The jab doesn't settle well with Lou Malnati's whose marketing team have given a statement on the issue. The statement read, "Malnati's is always the first to participate in good-natured banter with pizza lovers from New York or California. However, it feels especially unkind to disparage anyone during these difficult times, given that most restaurants are struggling to hang on."</p>

<p>"We've been serving Chicago's favorite Deep Dish since 1971. When Netflix’s Emily in Paris writers chose to take a shot at Chicagoans and our pizza to try to get a laugh, it felt heartless and not humorous in the midst of COVID-19."</p>


The new Netflix show ‘Emily in Paris’ has been receiving mixed reviews ever since its premiere on the streamer. It stars Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, a Chicago marketing executive who moves to France for a year for a job opportunity.

The new Netflix show ‘Emily in Paris’ has been receiving mixed reviews ever since its premiere on the streamer. It stars Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, a Chicago marketing executive who moves to France for a year for a job opportunity. She aims to bring an American perspective to French branding as she tries to blend in Paris, learning the language and culture one step at a time. The show has, however, ticked off a Chicago pizza chain Lou Malnati’s. In one of the episodes, Emily Cooper interacts with her French colleagues about Chicago and its food when her colleagues express distaste of the Chicago deep-dish pizza. One calls it "disgusting" while another says it's like "quiche made of cement". That’s when Emily Cooper says, "Oh no, you must have gone to Lou Malnati’s." The jab doesn't settle well with Lou Malnati's whose marketing team have given a statement on the issue. The statement read, "Malnati's is always the first to participate in good-natured banter with pizza lovers from New York or California. However, it feels especially unkind to disparage anyone during these difficult times, given that most restaurants are struggling to hang on." "We've been serving Chicago's favorite Deep Dish since 1971. When Netflix’s Emily in Paris writers chose to take a shot at Chicagoans and our pizza to try to get a laugh, it felt heartless and not humorous in the midst of COVID-19."

Chicago pizza brand has this to say to 'Emily in Paris' jibe

<p>OTT giant Netflix has won a legal battle to stream limited series 'Bad Boy Billionaires: India' on its platform. The series talks of those Indian tycoons who have been convicted on charges of fraud and corruption in India.<br />
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An Indian court ruled that episodes in the series involving Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Subrata Roy could stream on the OTT platform in India. A separate episode involving B Ramalinga Raju, who confessed to inflating the assets of his firm by about $1 billion in 2009, is still under litigation.<br />
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In statements issued to Bloomberg, Roy's Sahara India Pariwar had stated that the Netflix episode is “ill-motivated” and “contains various incorrect and misleading facts which depict only one-sided allegations.”<br />
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The firm said it would file criminal charges against against Netflix, including the series’ producers, directors and reporters.<br />
Netflix and Disney has been trying to tap the massive market in India. Despite India being the world's second most populous country, the subsriber base for Netflix reportedly stands at 1.2 millon. Disney+ Hotstar has 3 million subscribers, while Amazon Prime Video’s 2.5 million subscribers.<br />
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According to the description given on Netflix, the series “explores the greed, fraud and corruption that built up -- and ultimately brought down -- India’s most infamous tycoons."</p>


OTT giant Netflix has won a legal battle to stream limited series 'Bad Boy Billionaires: India' on its platform. The series talks of those Indian tycoons who have been convicted on charges of fraud and corruption in India.

OTT giant Netflix has won a legal battle to stream limited series 'Bad Boy Billionaires: India' on its platform. The series talks of those Indian tycoons who have been convicted on charges of fraud and corruption in India. An Indian court ruled that episodes in the series involving Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Subrata Roy could stream on the OTT platform in India. A separate episode involving B Ramalinga Raju, who confessed to inflating the assets of his firm by about $1 billion in 2009, is still under litigation. In statements issued to Bloomberg, Roy's Sahara India Pariwar had stated that the Netflix episode is “ill-motivated” and “contains various incorrect and misleading facts which depict only one-sided allegations.” The firm said it would file criminal charges against against Netflix, including the series’ producers, directors and reporters. Netflix and Disney has been trying to tap the massive market in India. Despite India being the world's second most populous country, the subsriber base for Netflix reportedly stands at 1.2 millon. Disney+ Hotstar has 3 million subscribers, while Amazon Prime Video’s 2.5 million subscribers. According to the description given on Netflix, the series “explores the greed, fraud and corruption that built up -- and ultimately brought down -- India’s most infamous tycoons."

Netflix wins legal battle to stream limited series 'Bad Boy Billionaires: India'

<p>Netflix Inc &nbsp;is facing a criminal charge in a Texas county for promoting lewd visuals of a child in the French film "Cuties", according to a statement from Tyler county's district attorney's office on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The document, filed on Sept. 23, said Netflix promoted material in the film that depicts lewd exhibition of the pubic area of a clothed or partially clothed child who was younger than 18 years of age which appeals to the prurient interest in sex.</p>

<p>Netflix did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment.</p>

<p>The plot of “Cuties” centers around an 11-year-old Muslim girl who “starts to rebel against her conservative family’s traditions when she becomes fascinated with a free-spirited dance crew,” according to Netflix.</p>

<p>Texas representative Matt Schaefer tweeted here a picture of the indictment document and NBC News reported the matter earlier on Tuesday.</p>

<p>“Cuties” was previously criticized internationally for allegedly sexualizing 11-year-old girls in its promotional poster. Netflix later apologized for the “inappropriate artwork”, saying it was not representative of the film.</p>

<p>Last month, Turkey's broadcasting watchdog said here it would order Netflix to block access locally to the film on grounds that it contains images of child exploitation.</p>


Netflix Inc is facing a criminal charge in a Texas county for promoting lewd visuals of a child in the French film "Cuties", according to a statement from Tyler county's district attorney's office on Tuesday.

Netflix Inc is facing a criminal charge in a Texas county for promoting lewd visuals of a child in the French film "Cuties", according to a statement from Tyler county's district attorney's office on Tuesday. The document, filed on Sept. 23, said Netflix promoted material in the film that depicts lewd exhibition of the pubic area of a clothed or partially clothed child who was younger than 18 years of age which appeals to the prurient interest in sex. Netflix did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment. The plot of “Cuties” centers around an 11-year-old Muslim girl who “starts to rebel against her conservative family’s traditions when she becomes fascinated with a free-spirited dance crew,” according to Netflix. Texas representative Matt Schaefer tweeted here a picture of the indictment document and NBC News reported the matter earlier on Tuesday. “Cuties” was previously criticized internationally for allegedly sexualizing 11-year-old girls in its promotional poster. Netflix later apologized for the “inappropriate artwork”, saying it was not representative of the film. Last month, Turkey's broadcasting watchdog said here it would order Netflix to block access locally to the film on grounds that it contains images of child exploitation.

Netflix faces indictment in Texas over controversial French film 'Cuties'

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