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NewsBilly Crudup joins Netflix psychological thriller “Gypsy”
The dramatic series stars Naomi Watts (who also serves as executive producer), and is slated to drop on the global SVOD platform in 2017.
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DistributionUnivision takes Netflix’s “Narcos” to air
The deal will see the series air for the first time on U.S. broadcast television beginning Aug. 22. A fresh season drops on the global SVOD Sept. 2.
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FeaturedFour Netflix original docs headed to TIFF
This year’s program includes Werner Herzog’s volcano doc Into The Inferno and The Ivory Game, executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.
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AnalyticsNetflix suffers as viewers tune into Rio: study
The SVOD noted a 10% dip in total traffic during the first two days of the Games, though the Olympics have yet to prove a love story for linear.
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FeaturedNetflix to launch first Brazilian film
As the SVOD aims to make a bigger splash with subscribers internationally, it’s begun work on a new Western featuring Brazilian talent.
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EntertainmentNetflix goes back to Stars Hollow Nov. 25
On top of the long-anticipated Gilmore Girls revival, the SVOD also announced premiere dates for series such as Chef’s Table and Black Mirror.
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FeaturedNetflix unfolds The Panama Papers
The SVOD has acquired the exclusive rights to the story of political and financial scandal, and partnered with John Wells Productions to bring it to life.
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DistributionNetflix secures FX franchise American Crime Story
The deal with 20th Century Fox will see the first season of the franchise made available in 2017 throughout the SVOD’s territories, excluding Canada.
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DistributionMaker Studios film makes Netflix cut
Internet Famous, a mockumentary starring YouTuber Shane Dawson, is the first of Maker’s originals to land on the global streamer.
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FeaturedJennifer Hudson to star in Adam Sandler’s third digital flick
Sandler’s films for the SVOD have received poor reviews thus far – now he’s tapped an Oscar winner to headline his latest creative effort.
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