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Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ is a wake-up call on online violence

'Adolescence,' the four-episode Netflix mini-series, sheds light on a disturbing trend in society.

‘Clueless’ sequel series with Alicia Silverstone in development at Peacock

A sequel series to the 1995 cult classic “Clueless”, with Alicia Silverstone reprising her iconic role as Cher Horowitz, is currently in development at Peacock.

‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ sets new record as highest-rated K-drama on IMDb

IU and Park Bo Gum-starrer “When Life Gives You Tangerines” has now claimed the title of the highest-rated Korean drama on IMDb, surpassing major hits including “Squid Game” and “The Glory”. Although the Netflix original has concluded its run, the global acclaim surrounding the slice-of-life drama continues to grow.

How Netflix’s UGC is a masterclass in brand loyalty

Netflix has long been at the forefront of digital entertainment, leading the shift from DVD rentals to streaming dominance. But its latest move—integrating user-generated content (UGC) into its platform—is perhaps one of its most ingenious strategies so far.

Netflix revives ‘Scooby-Doo’ in new live-action series

Netflix has officially announced a new live-action adaptation of “Scooby-Doo”, with an eight-episode season currently in development.

'CID' set one-shot record long before Netflix’s 'Adolescence'

Netflix’s crime drama “Adolescence” is making headlines for its hour-long, one-shot episodes. However, two decades earlier, the Indian TV show “CID” set a Guinness World Record with a 111-minute single-take episode titled “Inheritance”, aired on Sony TV on November 7, 2004.

Apple TV+ cuts costs after $1b yearly loss, report reveals

Apple TV+ is incurring losses of over $1 billion a year to its parent company despite its recent shows like "Severance" being huge successes.

Crime drama ‘Adolescence’ takes Netflix by storm

Netflix’s latest crime drama “Adolescence” has skyrocketed to the top of the platform’s charts, reaching an impressive 24.3 million views within just four days of its release on March 13. The gripping limited series has quickly become the most-watched show of the week, as reported by Netflix Tudum.

Hollywood director accused of swindling $11m from Netflix for unreleased series

Hollywood filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing “47 Ronin”, was arrested Tuesday (March 18) on charges that he swindled $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show that never aired, instead steering the cash toward cryptocurrency investments and a series of lavish purchases that included a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari.

April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023

Murder Mystery 2’: A lackluster and unamusing sequel

Four years on, inspired by their accidental victory, they become private investigators but the duo is not as good at solving mysteries as they claim to be.

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

Netflix handed legal notice over derogatory remarks about Madhuri Dixit

Netflix has been served legal notice for using derogatory remark against Madhuri Dixit in one of its popular series, “The Big Bang Theory.”

March 25, 2023
March 25, 2023

‘Shadow and Bone’: new member of the "poor book adaptation club"

This season tries to cover too much ground and misplaces its focus in the process.

March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023

Why did Pedro Pascal change his real name?

Pedro Pascal, the current heartthrob of Hollywood, was not given the name we all know him by at birth. His parents, child psychologist Verónica Pascal and physician José Balmaceda Riera, chose to call the 47-year-old performer José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal.

March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023

Netflix announces documentary on Yo Yo Honey Singh

Netflix is planning to release a bare-it-all docu-film about the life of hip-hop artist and rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh.

March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023

How Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ adaptation can be improved

Season 2 of 'Shadow and Bone' will be out on Netflix on March 16—how can it do better justice to the texts than Season 1?

March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023

Most hyped shows coming to Netflix in March

Netflix is dropping some much-hyped shows this March and we cannot wait to binge-watch them all. So, stock up on your favourite snacks as it is the most wonderful time of the year – for Netflix fans, at least.

March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023

Ana De Armas, Chris Evans pair up in a new rom-com

The pair had previously worked together in Netflix’s “Knives Out” and “The Gray Man”.

March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

Mira Nair: The piercing gaze of a female director

Ever the wonderful storyteller, Mira manages to tell such a heart-breaking story which would surely bring a tear to the eyes of dual citizenship holders.

March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023

Is AI the solution to the animation industry’s so-called “labour shortage”?

Are we, as a society, ready to use AI if it is used at the expense of starving artists?