Even if you never watched “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” you’re probably familiar with Jimmy Brooks, the basketball star at Degrassi Community School who was shot and confined to a wheelchair in season four. That’s mostly because the Canadian actor Aubrey Graham who payed Jimmy evolved into the global rap superstar and known phrase inventor Drake. Because you can find anything online these days, a Business Insider colleague who has been rewatching the series — gloriously preserved on YouTube — found that in season six, episode 13, little Jimmy Brooks basically invented “Netflix and chill” way back in 2007. I’ll set the scene for you: Marco, an openly gay character on the show, is having problems with his “tall, broad-shouldered, and emotionally absent” boyfriend. Jimmy (Drake) and co are hanging out with Marco, and that’s when Jimmy has some choice advice about bringing back the spark … [Read more...] about Drake basically invented ‘Netflix and Chill’ almost a decade ago on ‘Degrassi’
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Better Buy: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) versus Facebook (FB)
Published June 30, 2018 Markets Motley Fool Facebook Twitter Comments Print Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) have become household names over the past two decades, one for its worldwide social network, the other for its industry-busting streaming service. Each has been a boon to investors, too. Since its market debut in May 2012, Facebook has racked up gains of over 425% for investors, while Netflix has soared 2,500% during the same time. Since its IPO in 2002, Netflix has produced life-changing returns of 34,000%. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and today's investors are more interested in the future. With that in mind, let's look at the two companies side by side to determine which provides a better opportunity if purchased today. Continue Reading Below A word on growth As illustrated in the chart below, Facebook has outpaced Netflix's revenue, operating income, and earnings growth over the past five years. Over the … [Read more...] about Better Buy: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) versus Facebook (FB)
Netflix Is Superior to Cable Television in Almost Every Way
Published June 29, 2018 Markets Motley Fool Facebook Twitter Comments Print Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is getting closer and closer to its long-term goal of 60 million to 90 million domestic subscribers. It ended the first quarter with 56.7 million subscribers in the U.S., and it expects to add another 1.2 million in the second quarter. While Netflix's domestic subscriber growth is slowing, one analyst believes it could easily reach the top end of Netflix's guidance. Bernstein analyst Todd Juenger argues Netflix will easily have 90 million domestic subscribers in time, if not for the mere belief that "Netflix is a superior product for entertainment programming, in almost every way, compared to conventional TV." And considering cable TV peaked around 100 million subscribers in the U.S., Netflix should be able to reach that level in time. Continue Reading Below The many advantages of Netflix over cable TV Netflix's streaming service is built around how people … [Read more...] about Netflix Is Superior to Cable Television in Almost Every Way
Top 5 Ads Of the Week: Netflix diversity, Airbnb travels forward
Just hours after the United States Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s ban on travel from several predominantly Muslim countries, Airbnb launched a new spot in direct response. It’s not the first time the brand has used its advertising to address a political or social policy issue. Back in January, it responded to President Trump’s “shithole” countries remark. During last year’s Super Bowl, the brand had one of the most talked about ads of the big game with a message of acceptance. Also last year, in Australia it launched the Acceptance Ring campaign to raise awareness and support for marriage equality. The company also announced this week it will match donations to the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) to support its work advocating for those affected by the travel ban, up to $150k through September 30. It also emailed all U.S. Airbnb hosts encouraging them to donate to IRAP. Last year, Airbnb pledged to contribute $4 million … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ads Of the Week: Netflix diversity, Airbnb travels forward
Netflix thriller set in Highlands wins Edinburgh film festival’s major honour
0 Have your say A Neflix production has picked up the major honour at the Edinburgh Film Festival for the first time - with a dark thriller set which sees a country park in West Lothian stand in for the Scottish Highlands. Calibre, which charts the nighmarish events which unfold for two friends after a tragic accident on a weekend hunting trip, won the long-running Michael Powell Award for best British film at the event.Sir Sean Connery's son Jason was on the jury panel for this year's Michael Powell Award, which has been running for nearly 30 years.The film, a debut feature launched by filmmaker Matt Palmer at the festival, is said to have been inspired by classic thrillers like Deliverance, Straw Dogs and Southern Comfort.The main characters Vaughn and Carter are turned on by the locals in an isolated village as they face an increasingly desperate battle for survival.The two leads are played by rising Scottish star Jack Lowden, whose previous credits include … [Read more...] about Netflix thriller set in Highlands wins Edinburgh film festival’s major honour