John Lynch, provided by Published 8:24 am, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Courtesy Netflix Netflix has begun to cancel shows, but that doesn't mean it's getting rid of your favorites. Thirty-nine Netflix original series will be returning with new seasons in the near future. Only a handful of the series have official release dates, including the premieres of "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and "Marvel's Luke Cage." On Tuesday, the streaming service announced the renewal of its sitcom "One Day at a Time" and a second season of its reality-show reboot "Queer Eye." Other hit Netflix shows that have been renewed by the streaming service, like "Stranger Things" and "Mindhunter," are either in production or awaiting release. Business Channel Now Playing: Now Playing Equal Pay Will Boost the Overall Economy Cheddar TV The VC Culture in Silicon Valley Cheddar TV Facebook Says It Thought Data was Deleted Associated Press FOX Business Beat: SpaceX cross-country plans; … [Read more...] about All your favorite Netflix original shows that are coming back for another season
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Tiffany Haddish said she won’t boycott Netflix like Mo’Nique: ‘I’m not gonna protest because somebody got offered not the amount of money they wanted’
source Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SXSW In an interview with GQ, actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish discussed Mo’Nique’s call to boycott Netflix over “color and gender bias” in pay for stand-up specials. Haddish said she won’t protest Netflix, and “if you don’t like what they’re offering you, just no longer do business with them.” Haddish said there were diverse shows on Netflix that aren’t on television networks, such as “The Carmichael Show,” which was canceled by NBC but is streaming on Netflix. Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish, who rose to prominence with last year’s “Girls Trip,” has quite a different view of Netflix than fellow comedian Mo’Nique. In an interview with GQ, Haddish shared her thoughts on Mo’Nique’s call to boycott Netflix over what Mo’Nique characterized … [Read more...] about Tiffany Haddish said she won’t boycott Netflix like Mo’Nique: ‘I’m not gonna protest because somebody got offered not the amount of money they wanted’
29 great Netflix shows that might have flown under your radar
caption “Glow” was a critic favorite in 2017. source Erica Parise/Netflix Even if you love Netflix, you probably haven’t seen some of its best shows. For many original series Netflix has put out, the company’s marketing has been either non-existent or subtle, allowing its viewers to determine what becomes a hit. In 2016, “Stranger Things” quietly became a phenomenon through word of mouth, with no major advertisements before it made its debut on the streaming service. Now, Netflix is starting to decide what it thinks will be the next big show. In January, Netflix announced that in 2018, it would increase its marketing budget by 50% to $2 billion. So that’s why you definitely didn’t miss “Altered Carbon,” the first freshman series Netflix put major marketing behind. But there are a bunch of other shows that might have slipped under your radar, and we collected 29 of our favorites. Here’s all the … [Read more...] about 29 great Netflix shows that might have flown under your radar
Netflix films are banned from awards at Cannes Film Festival
Yep, no Netflix original film will ever be winning the prestigious Palme d’Or. The head of the most famous film festival in the world, Thierry Frémaux, told the Hollywood Reporter that while Netflix is welcome to screen its films at the festival, they will be ineligible for awards: “The Netflix people loved the red carpet and would like to be present with other films. But they understand that the intransigence of their own model is now the opposite of ours.” Frémaux came under heavy criticism last year when he included two films, Okja and The Meyerowitz Stories, in the festival’s lineup. Both films received critical acclaim, but they were only streamed on Netflix and Netflix refused to release them theatrically. “We have to take into account the existence of these powerful new players: Amazon, Netflix, and maybe soon Apple,” Frémaux added. “[But] cinema [still] triumphs everywhere even in this golden age of series. The … [Read more...] about Netflix films are banned from awards at Cannes Film Festival
29 great Netflix shows you might have missed but should definitely watch
Even if you love Netflix, you probably haven’t seen some of its best shows. For many original series Netflix has put out, the company’s marketing has been either non-existent or subtle, allowing its viewers to determine what becomes a hit. In 2016, “Stranger Things” quietly became a phenomenon through word of mouth, with no major advertisements before it made its debut on the streaming service. Now, Netflix is starting to decide what it thinks will be the next big show. In January, Netflix announced that in 2018, it would increase its marketing budget by 50% to $US2 billion. So that’s why you definitely didn’t miss “Altered Carbon,” the first freshman series Netflix put major marketing behind. But there are a bunch of other shows that might have slipped under your radar, and we collected 29 of our favourites. Here’s all the Netflix original shows you might have overlooked (along with their Rotten Tomatoes score and why you … [Read more...] about 29 great Netflix shows you might have missed but should definitely watch