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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.
2 May 2025, 07:05 AM

‘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.
18 April 2025, 05:28 AM

‘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.
5 April 2025, 05:55 AM

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.
30 March 2025, 09:30 AM

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.
27 March 2025, 06:16 AM

'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.
23 March 2025, 05:28 AM

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.
21 March 2025, 05:54 AM

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.
20 March 2025, 05:32 AM

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.
19 March 2025, 05:14 AM

Jeet and Prosenjit to share screen for the first time in a Netflix series

The teaser, unveiled by Netflix India, suggests a gripping clash between the city's most ruthless gangsters and its most determined police force.
4 February 2025, 07:38 AM

‘Squid Game’ sets weekly record with 4.9B minutes

“Squid Game” shattered records in 2024, becoming the most-watched series in a single week, with an astounding 4.9 billion minutes streamed from December 23 to December 29, according to Nielsen data.
27 January 2025, 05:54 AM

Netflix hikes subscription fees for US users

Netflix shares jumped more than 14 percent to top $993 in after-market trades.
22 January 2025, 03:45 AM

‘Squid Game’ Season 2 breaks Netflix viewership record in 11 days

"Squid Game" Season 2 stormed Netflix’s chart of most popular non-English-language shows, debuting at No. 7. This week, it rocketed to No. 2, surpassed only by the first season of the same series, which garnered 265.2 million views in its first 91 days. However, Season 2 seems poised to break that record with 80 more days to go.
8 January 2025, 12:42 PM

Fabulous lives? Maybe try fabulous habits instead

Trashy TV shows like Fabulous Lives Vs. Bollywood Wives may entertain, but focusing on self-growth is far more rewarding. Avoid gossip, prioritize healthy eating, nurture hobbies, and embrace individuality for a fulfilling, true-to-yourself year ahead.
6 January 2025, 09:59 AM

AI will become a Madison Avenue sensation in 2025

Even companies such as Netflix and Amazon, which until recently relied mainly on subscriptions, are getting in on the action
5 January 2025, 06:28 AM

Is BTS' V joining the cast of 'Squid Game 3'?

BTS’ V, also known as Kim Taehyung, has ignited a new wave of fan speculation, with rumours suggesting he might join the cast of Netflix's “Squid Game” season 3. After earlier rumours about Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio potentially being part of the show, fans now believe Taehyung could also be entering the dystopian universe of “Squid Game”. These theories have been fueled by coincidental clues and recent statements from the cast.
4 January 2025, 06:21 AM

‘Squid Game’ Season 2 criticised by fans as ‘pointless’

“Squid Game” Season 2 picks up with Player 456, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), and Detective Hwang Jun-ho (Wi Ha-jun), while Lee Byung-hun returns as the enigmatic Front Man, maintaining the series' signature eerie intensity.
28 December 2024, 06:40 AM

Netflix fined $4.98 mln by Dutch authority over data privacy violations

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA), a regulatory body for the Netherlands, announced on December 18 that it has fined Netflix €4.75 million (around $4.98 million) for failing to adequately inform customers about its use of their personal data between 2018 and 2020.
18 December 2024, 16:06 PM

Arcane Season Two: A glorious, yet anticlimactic evolution

Arcane season two, while laced with imperfections, delivers an enthralling watch.
5 December 2024, 10:24 AM

Popcorn ready? November’s movie line-up will keep you busy!

This November brought a plethora of new films to theatres and streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, and more. So, take a look at our list of some great new movies you can watch from now till New Year’s!
20 November 2024, 22:21 PM