Entertainment companies hiring AI specialists amid Hollywood strike
The entertainment industry is the midst of a strike by actors and writers who, among other concerns, worry the emergence of AI may enable studios to produce content without them.
Netflix subscribers surge in second quarter despite password sharing crackdown
Netflix's second-quarter earnings released on Wednesday revealed the streaming service's decision to block password sharing and offer different membership plans paid off.
Netflix stops offering basic membership plan in US
Netflix pumps the brakes on its basic membership without ads in the U.S., according to the streaming giant's Help Center page. The U.K. is also facing the change.
Netflix in sweet spot despite Hollywood strike
Netflix is poised to release its second-quarter earnings Wednesday, with Wall Street analysts boosting their price targets for its stock amid the company's password-sharing crackdown.
Tesla, Netflix and housing data dominate week ahead
The major banks will wrap up earnings next week as investors keep an eye on quarterly reports from Tesla and Netflix as well as economic data housing, including mortgage rates.
Netflix pop-up restaurant opens in Los Angeles featuring daring dishes from celebrity chefs
Netflix Bites, a trendy pop-up restaurant owned by Netflix featuring adventurous food made by television chefs, opened up in Los Angeles' La Brea neighborhood on Friday.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle: Rival streamer says it ‘values’ partnership with couple after Spotify deal ends
Netflix said it "values" its partnership with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after Spotify ended its podcast deal with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Netflix streaming 'Titanic' after Titan sub 'catastrophic' loss sparks backlash
Critics are slamming Netflix for announcing it would stream "Titanic" on July 1, less than a month after five men died in a submersible venturing down to see the wreck.
Netflix password-sharing crackdown prompts awkward account breakups
Netflix's crackdown on password-sharing has brought about awkward conversations across America as account holders decide whether and to whom they will share their accounts.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's Spotify deal ends after season 1 of 'Archetypes' podcast
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed multimillion-dollar deals with Spotify and Netflix after they stepped down as senior members of the British royal family in 2020.
Blockbuster pokes fun at Netflix over password-sharing crackdown
The Twitter account for the Blockbuster video brand took to social media to tease Netflix over its password-sharing crackdown despite only having one remaining store.
Netflix subscriptions jump, password crackdown pays off
Netflix subscriptions are up after the streaming platform cracked down on users sharing their passwords, with an average of 73,000 new daily sign-ups from May 25 to May 28.
Netflix is cracking down on household password sharing: Other streaming services not far behind, expert warns
CoinDesk Chief of Staff of Content Pete Pachal discusses Netflix's crackdown on password sharing and how other streaming services could follow suit.
Netflix shareholders reject executive pay packages
Company shareholders withheld support for Netflix's 2023 executive pay package on Tuesday, following a call by striking writers to reject the proposed compensation.
Netflix starts password-sharing crackdown in United States
U.S. Netflix users are becoming subject to the streaming giant's efforts to restrict users from widely sharing passwords with people outside their households.
Netflix shares surge as streamer wows ad community
The jump in Thursday’s share price puts Netflix closer to its highest close since April 5, 2022, when it finished the trading session at $380.15.
Writers Guild of America to strike for first time in 15 years after failed negotiations with studios
More than 11,500 unionized screenwriters with the Writers Guild of America announced they will strike for the first time in 15 years starting on Tuesday, May 2.
Netflix misses on revenue in first-quarter earnings; password sharing rules get new timeline
Netflix's first-quarter results came out Tuesday afternoon. The streaming giant also released a new timeline on its wider effort to curb password sharing.
Netflix to ship last red envelope later this year
Netflix announced on Tuesday that it plans to ship out the last DVD in what has become an iconic red envelope, at the end of September.
Netflix scaling back movie output, cuts jobs in restructuring
Netflix is restructuring movie production, combining units, losing executives and cutting some jobs. The initiative is a move the company hopes will aid in decision-making.