Category: Netflix

Dave Chappelle Claims Distributors Are Cancelling His New Documentary Over Netflix Special Controversy

Dave Chappelle said during a video released on Monday that controversy over his Netflix comedy special “The Closer” is leading distributors to reject his latest documentary project “Untitled.” The stand-up comedian noted the media has attacked him over jokes he made about the transgender community in the special. “This film that I made was invited…


Dave Chappelle Says Distributors Are Cancelling His New Documentary Over Netflix Special Controversy

Dave Chappelle said during a video released on Monday that controversy over his Netflix comedy special “The Closer” is leading distributors to reject his latest documentary project “Untitled.” The stand-up comedian noted the media has attacked him over jokes he made about the transgender community in the special. “This film that I made was invited…


Squid Game: Art Imitating Life?

Squid Game is the surprise hit show for Netflix that was ten years in the making. In spite of its fictitious premise, I take a detailed look at the show and how many elements have eerie parallels to actual events, especially in places like China, where organs are harvested and where the specter of communism…


High Demand for ‘Squid Game’ Tracksuits Cheers S.Korea’s Struggling Garment Sector

SEOUL—The “Made in Korea” green tracksuits and pink jumpsuits worn by characters in Netflix’s global hit “Squid Game” have proven a pre-Halloween bright spot for a South Korean garment industry struggling during the pandemic. A 598-square-yard garment factory in the Seongbuk district of the capital Seoul was humming this week, green and pink thread flying…


Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ Success Could Cut Korean Film Industry’s Relaince On China: Korean Filmmaker

Netflix’s South Korean drama “Squid Game” has become the most popular TV series in the platform’s history. It has exceeded 132 million views in only 23 days after its launch and ranked first in more than 90 countries worldwide. A South Korean documentary filmmaker suggests its success could end the South Korean film industry’s reliance…


Korea Insists That China Stop Pirating Its Hit Program, Squid Game

Although Netflix hasn’t entered the Chinese market, this didn’t prevent its global hit, a Korean drama Squid Game, from creating a boom in China. Online shopping sites filled with imitation derivative products from the drama. Korean officials are trying to protect their intellectual properties. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has imposed a “Korean restriction order”…


Netflix Analysts Break Down Q3 Earnings: ‘Solid Recovery With Large Content Launches Ahead’

Netflix Inc. shares traded lower Wednesday after the company reported a third-quarter earnings beat. Netflix reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.19, beating consensus analyst estimates of $2.56. Third-quarter revenue was $7.48 billion, up 16.3 percent from a year ago and in-line with analyst estimates. Netflix also reported 4.4 million net new paid…


Counter-Protesters Support Comedian’s Right to Free Speech at Netflix Walkout in W. Hollywood

A handful of counter-protestors showed up in West Hollywood, Calif., on Oct. 20 to oppose more than 100 protesters who rallied in support of Netflix employees who walked off the job to pressure the entertainment platform to cancel comedian Dave Chappelle’s stand-up special, “The Closer.” Activists have criticized Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos for the company’s…


Global ‘Squid Game’ Mania Lifts Netflix Quarter

Netflix Inc.’s global sensation “Squid Game” helped lure more new customers than expected, the world’s largest streaming service said on Tuesday as it predicted a packed lineup would further boost signups through the end of the year. After a sharp slowdown in the first half of 2021, Netflix added 4.38 million subscribers from July through…


NTD Business Full Broadcast (Oct. 20)

General Electric requiring all of its U-S workers to get vaccinated, or seek exemptions. It says it’s to follow President Biden’s order. Netflix beating expectations on earnings and new subscribers. Why does the company’s founder say they’re in unchartered territory? And overdraft fees hit a record high, but the good news is there are more…