Netflix wants to spend up to 15 percent of its content cash on originals
Netflix wants to triple its original content spend within the next few years, according to its Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos. Read more »
You gotta watch this House of Cards spoof for the White House Correspondents’ dinner
Have you been watching House of Cards? Then make sure to catch this spoof, created for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, and starring key D.C. insiders. Read more at GigaOM »
Netflix users watched more than four billion hours of video in Q1
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Netflix streamed more than four billion hours of movies and TV shows to its members in the first quarter of this year. Read more »
For House of Cards and Arrested Development, Netflix favors big data over big ratings
Netflix doesn’t release any ratings for its original content – but it’s keeping a very close watch on who is viewing what in order to greenlight and promote shows. Read more at GigaOM »
Netflix to launch original kids’ series with DreamWorks this December
Netflix is partnering with DreamWorks to release its first original children’s show this December. Netflix will also add new DreamWorks films to its streaming lineup. Read more »
House Of Cards, one week later: Spoiler alerts and the DVD question
The first season of House of Cards is full of intrigue and plot twists — but the drama it’s created for the television industry is almost as compelling. Read more »
Binge-viewing Netflix’s House of Cards: I just had a very long day of drama
Netflix’s got a unique approach to distributing its original content: Post all the episodes at once, then encourage the audience to mainline it. But what’s the actual experience of binge-viewing like? This reporter boldly investigates. Read more »
Cord Cutters: A first look at Netflix’s House Of Cards
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Netflix is about to launch the first season of its original drama House Of Cards. It’s like a premium cable drama – but available to cord cutters. Read more »
Netflix ends year on a high note, calls House of Cards “defining moment for Internet TV”
Netflix did better than many expected in its Q4, and the company is already gearing up for another big moment: The release of its scripted series House of Cards next month. Read more »
Why Arrested Development on Netflix could change everything
As plans for Arrested Development‘s return spread, many details indicate that thanks to Netflix, the popular cult series has the opportunity to not only legitimize the world of web content, but create a new business model for an industry that desperately needs it. Read more at GigaOM »
The future of Netflix isn’t just streaming — it’s original programming
On Tuesday, Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos took the stage at the NAB Show in Las Vegas to give a preview of the streaming service’s upcoming slate of original programming, including the return of Arrested Development and other projects. Read more at GigaOM »
Done Deal: Netflix To Develop Original TV Show, ‘House Of Cards’
After a few days of rumors, Netflix (NSDQ: NFLX) has made it official-the company has purchased House of Cards, a new television series to b… Read more »
