June Netflix Speed Changes In June, significant shifts occurred on the Netflix ISP Speed Index, highlighting the evolving landscape of internet quality for streaming. Taiwan experienced notable improvements, with two major providers enhancing their speeds considerably. So-net, in particular, achieved the largest gain, boosting its average speed by 1.1 Mbps to reach 3.44 Mbps, up from 2.34 Mbps...

A groundbreaking collaboration emerges to foster inclusivity in the world of animation. Netflix and Gobelins have joined forces, launching initiatives to nurture talent from varied backgrounds. One annual fellowship will place a Gobelins graduate within Netflix’s anime production hub in Japan. Claire Matz, a French graduate, is the inaugural fellow, eager to contribute to the art form...

Get ready for a new wave of hidden-camera chaos, courtesy of Netflix. The streaming giant is launching "Prank Encounters," an eight-episode series hosted by "Stranger Things" star Gaten Matarazzo, slated for release later this year. Behind the scenes, the show is spearheaded by executive producers Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, and Kevin Healey from the production powerhouse Propagate, with...

Netflix has appointed Matthew Aldrich to lead the creative process for adapting C.S. Lewis's cherished The Chronicles of Narnia into live-action formats. His role will encompass overseeing both television series and feature films, acting as the main creative strategist across all projects aligned with the agreement. Aldrich's recent achievements include co-writing the hit animated film Coco...

Netflix has tapped screenwriting duo Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis to bring J.A. White's horror-fantasy children's novel "Nightbooks" to the streaming platform. The pair previously collaborated on "Five Feet Apart" and "The Curse of La Llorona." The project brings together an impressive production team. Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert from Ghost House Pictures will produce alongside Mason Novick...

The absurd and celebrated sketch show 'I Think You Should Leave' is coming back for more. Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin will return to explore life's strangest social pitfalls. Another round of global laughs is scheduled for 2020. "We are thrilled to collaborate again with Netflix, The Lonely Island, and Irony Point," said the creators. The debut season turned mundane moments into comedic...

The Russian government has intensified its efforts to control internet access, with recent measures causing significant disruptions across major cities. Since March 5, residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg have experienced widespread mobile network outages, impacting daily communication and online activities. Public Wi-Fi hotspots have also been shut down in several locations, raising fears...

Netflix has secured a multi-year overall agreement with acclaimed director and producer Janet Mock, marking a significant expansion of their creative partnership. Under this arrangement, Mock will develop and produce a range of new series exclusively for the streaming platform, ensuring her distinctive voice reaches a broad audience. In addition to her series projects, Netflix will hold the...

The May edition of the Netflix ISP Speed Index has been released, showcasing which internet providers deliver optimal streaming quality during peak viewing hours. Several noteworthy developments emerged from this month's data, particularly regarding speed improvements and shifts in global rankings. Taiwan Mobile in Taiwan recorded the most substantial performance boost, with average speeds...

Netflix unveiled the key artwork and preview footage for The Chosen One, marking the streaming platform's inaugural supernatural thriller production from Brazil, on June 11th, 2019 in São Paulo. The promotional material introduces viewers to an enigmatic figure portrayed by Renan Tenca, whose cryptic abilities spark a perilous inquiry led by three protagonists: Lucia (Paloma Bernardi),...