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Netflix tells employees ads may come by end of 2022

Business May 11, 2022

Netflix tells employees ads may come by end of 2022

by John Koblin and Nicole Sperling

A note from executives said the firm planned to begin cracking down on password sharing among its subscriber base around the same time, sources said

Netflix inks deal with Japanese anime creator Studio Colorido

Entertainment News May 3, 2022

Netflix inks deal with Japanese anime creator Studio Colorido

by Sam Nussey

Netflix Inc. announced on April 26 a multi-film deal with Japan's Studio Colorido, as the streaming giant ramps up its anime offering and looks to Asia for growth. Netflix is co-producing three feature films with Studio Colorido, including "Drifting Home," which premieres in September. The ...

Can my 6-year-old measure up to the toddlers they have on 'Old Enough!'?

Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA May 1, 2022

Can my 6-year-old measure up to the toddlers they have on 'Old Enough!'?

by Andreas Neuenkirchen

A father waits by the window as his daughter sets out on an adventure to buy croissants. At the age of 6, is she "old enough" for this responsibility?

Netflix rout is worst since 2004, punishing Roku and Disney, too

Business / Corporate Apr 21, 2022

Netflix rout is worst since 2004, punishing Roku and Disney, too

by Lucas Shaw

Shares of the streaming leader have plunged 35%, erasing $54 billion of market value in its biggest drop since 2004.

Surprise Netflix hit 'Old Enough!' proves Japanese TV is good enough for overseas

TV Apr 12, 2022

Surprise Netflix hit 'Old Enough!' proves Japanese TV is good enough for overseas

by Patrick St. Michel

Local favorite ‘Old Enough!’ has found renewed success on the streaming service, charming audiences abroad and revealing the strength of Japanese comfort content.

Eve's hourlong music video sums up J-pop in 2022

Music Mar 24, 2022

Eve's hourlong music video sums up J-pop in 2022

by Patrick St. Michel

Billed as a 'live in animation,' 'Adam by Eve' reflects a trend among young artists using animation filled with references and in-jokes to enhance their music.

Netflix Japan unit fails to declare ¥1.2 billion in taxable income

Business / Corporate Mar 22, 2022

Netflix Japan unit fails to declare ¥1.2 billion in taxable income

About ¥300 million in additional taxes, including on the underreported amount, is expected to be levied on the unit.

Formula One's 'marriage' with Netflix still has more mileage

Auto Racing Mar 9, 2022

Formula One's 'marriage' with Netflix still has more mileage

Despite some criticism over its impact, the docu-series "Drive to Survive" has created a surge of interest in grand prix racing among younger sports fans.

Netflix stung by slowing subscriber growth

Business Jan 21, 2022

Netflix stung by slowing subscriber growth

The streaming service ended 2021 with 221.8 million subscribers, just below target, after booming during coronavirus lockdowns that kept people at home and on the platform.

The push to go digital opens new doors for anime

Film Jan 20, 2022

The push to go digital opens new doors for anime

by Matt Schley

Digitization and remote work will be a mixed blessing for studios and animators in 2022.

Netflix needs new subscribers. Its Korean playbook is its secret weapon.

Business | FOCUS Jan 14, 2022

Netflix needs new subscribers. Its Korean playbook is its secret weapon.

by Shirley Zhao and Lucas Shaw

Following the popularity of the "Squid Game" series, Netflix is hoping to ride its Korean surge to greater success elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region in order to attract more subscribers.

‘The Journalist’: A wake-up call that feels more like a lecture

Film / Reviews Jan 13, 2022

‘The Journalist’: A wake-up call that feels more like a lecture

by James Hadfield

Netflix’s six-episode political drama series expands on Michihito Fujii’s 2019 film of the same title, giving a detailed fictionalized account of a real-life scandal.

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