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Netflix opening Las Vegas restaurant

Netflix and MGM Grand Hotel & Casino have revealed plans to open a new dining experience with Netflix Bites Vegas, a culinary residency. The venue will commence construction imminently and will open its doors at MGM Grand in 2025. From screen-to-table, Netflix says that fans and foodies alike will be invited to “a one-of-a-kind restaurant […]

October 31, 2024

Netflix rolls out Moments mobile feature

Netflix has launched Moments — a new mobile feature available globally today on iOS and in the coming weeks on Android — which allows users to save, relive, and share their favourite Netflix scenes. If a user is, for example, watching the latest season of Bridgerton on their phone and wants to save the scene […]

October 28, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Netflix unveils Squid Game: Unleashed game

At Gamescom’s opening night in Cologne, Germany, attendees and viewers online got a first look at Squid Game: Unleashed coming exclusively to Netflix later this year. Netflix described Squid Game: Unleashed as “the ultimate game for fans of the history-making, Emmy award-winning series”. Developed by Boss Fight, a Netflix Game Studio, the game is a […]

August 21, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Research: Netflix’s new seasons significantly lift older seasons

Research from Ampere Analysis highlights how new season releases boost the viewing of older seasons. Analysis of a basket of shows debuting new seasons on Netflix in H2 2023 revealed that older seasons of these shows saw an increase of 86 per cent in viewing hours on H1 2023. Titles without a new season saw […]

August 20, 2024

Research: Viewing of foreign content up 24% in English markets

A report from Ampere Analysis highlights the growing demand for foreign language content in English-speaking markets. The number of consumers reporting they often watch international content has increased by nearly a quarter over the last four years. This is positive news for streamers, as a rise in consumer willingness to watch international content allows them […]

July 29, 2024

New Squid Game slot machine given green light by Netflix

Netflix has officially inked their first product-licensing deal within the gambling sector. The Squid Game slot machine is set to hit casinos in 2024. The slot is based on one of the most popular shows that the company has released. The South Korean survival drama involves 456 players, all of whom are experiencing financial hardship. […]

May 14, 2024

A1 Group integrates Netflix in 6 countries

At the end of 2023, A1 Group announced the signing of a multi-year partnership agreement with Netflix. Following the launch of Netflix at A1 North Macedonia, Netflix is now also available in Austria, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia. “With the launch of A1 & Netflix bundle offers in what is now the sixth […]

April 15, 2024

Redbird IMI acquires All3Media for £1.1bn

RedBird IMI has agreed to acquire All3Media, the independent television production and distribution company, from its joint owners – Warner Bros Discovery and Liberty Global – for £1.15 billion (€1.35bn). RedBird IMI is a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners and International Media Investments focused on building companies in media, entertainment and sports. All3Media, based […]

February 16, 2024

Leave the World Behind at Netflix #1

Leave the World Behind, the new apocalyptic thriller from director Sam Esmail starring Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke and Mahershala Ali, Myha’la, debuted at #1 on Netflix’s English Films List with 41.7 million views, making it the most watched title in the week commencing December 4th. Family films proved popular in the week; Family Switch, the […]

December 13, 2023

Studio Lambert makes senior promotions

Production company Studio Lambert has promoted three members of its senior team as the company continues its growth in large scale unscripted shows and drama series. Tim Harcourt, who has been creative director since 2014, becomes chief creative officer.  Harcourt has led the company’s unscripted programming for nearly a decade and been responsible for many […]

December 11, 2023