Disney+ Picks Up Korean Drama Wonderful World
The show stars veteran actress Kim Nam-Joo and up-and-coming actor Cha Eun-woo. Source: Disney+ Picks Up Korean Drama Wonderful World – The Hollywood Reporter
Netflix Adds 13M Subscribers In Blockbuster Earnings Report
The company now has 260 million global subscribers, with its profit margins staying strong. Source: Netflix Q4 Earnings Report Released: 260 Million Subscribers – The Hollywood Reporter
Netflix Reenters Fight Over Open Internet Rules as Government Anticipates Restoring Net Neutrality
The streaming giant took a stand for net neutrality, warning that ISPs will restrict their traffic, degrading video quality and service for users, if the rules aren’t restored. Source: Netflix Supports Net Neutrality Rules in Fight Against ISPs – The … Continued
Netflix Is Curating a Collection of Classic 1974 Films
The streamer is honoring the golden anniversary of 14 classic films with a whole new content row — just as Altman would have wanted. Source: Netflix Is Curating a Collection of Classic 1974 Films – IndieWire
BFI to transform streaming platform following £1m philanthropic donation
The British Film Institute (BFI) has received £1m in support from UK philanthropic organisation the Uggla Family Foundation to help in the transformation of its video on demand platform, BFI Player, into the provisionally titled BFI+. Source: BFI to transform … Continued
Motion Picture Association Renews Chair-CEO Charles Rivkin’s Contract for Third Term
The trade and lobbying organization represents Hollywood’s major legacy studios and Netflix. Source: Charles Rivkin Set For Third Term as MPA CEO – The Hollywood Reporter