HD ReportNetflix to stream new DreamWorks shows
This morning Netflix and DreamWorks announced a partnership that will bring original animated TV series to the streaming service. DreamWorks will base the new shows on existing franchises such as Shrek, Madagascar, and How to Train…
Did ‘Arrested Development’ damage Netflix?
Could the comedy cult classic’s return actually have had a negative effect?
Netflix now hiding expiration dates from API to avoid another ‘Streampocalpyse’
When nearly 1,800 Netflix titles vanished from their streaming library on May 1, the media had a field day. Now they’re making sure that doesn’t happen again.
Netflix rates Internet Service Provider speeds
Netflix has rated speeds from internet service providers during the month of April, and doesn’t it figure Google Fiber comes out on top at an average of 3.41Mbps (Megabytes Per Second). Listed second, Cablevision tops other…
Netflix adding 5 Disney shows to streaming library
Netflix and Disney/ABC Television signed a multi-year distribution deal involving five Disney Junior and Disney XD shows. New Disney shows queued up today in the Netflix Instant Watch library include Jake and the Never Land Pirates…
Netflix loses nearly 1,800 streaming titles
Did you hear that Whoosh noise this week? That was the sound of almost 1,800 Netflix streaming titles vanishing from their online library.
Netflix To Introduce Family Share Plan
Netflix posted major subscriber growth for 1Q13, beating HBO for the first time on subscriber numbers. Netflix will be introducing a $11.99 per month family plan that allows for up to four devices to simultaneously stream content on one account.
Now on Netflix: ‘Paranorman’, ‘Scream 4′, ‘The Passion of the Christ’
Some scary titles take center stage with the newest batch of streaming content.
No More Free Rides On Netflix?
Wall Street Casino gamblers seem to think Netflix’s Reed Hastings is leaving money on the table by letting friends and family get a free ride on one account. Netflix may consider “family plans” at a different price tier to alleviate the problem and increase revenue.
Netflix Premieres Hemlock Grove Today
Starting today, Netflix subscribers can watch all 13 episodes of the new Eli Roth produced horror series Hemlock Grove.
Netflix inks deal with Hasbro for more kiddie content
Two new shows are coming to Netflix streaming.
Netflix To Premiere Arrested Development May 26th
Netflix announced this week that all episodes for the fourth season of Arrested Development in HD will air on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at midnight (over Memorial Day weekend, needless to say).
Netflix Nabs Wachowski’s ‘Sense8′
“Sense8,” an original, 10-episode series from the minds of the Wachowski Siblings (The Matrix Trilogy, V For Vendetta, Cloud Atlas) and producer Michael J. Straczynski (Babylon 5) will premiere in 2014 on Netflix Instant Watch.
Amazon Creating “Zombieland” Pilot And More Original Programs
Amazon Prime Instant Video is producing a pilot to the movie, Zombieland, along with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the creative minds behind one of the top-grossing zombie movies ever made.
Netflix adds Mad Men Season Five
AMC’s Mad Men Season Five has been added to the Netflix streaming library, allowing subscribers to watch all 13 episodes of the 2012 season starting with “A Little Kiss, Part 1 and Part 2″ and ending…
Netflix Teases Original Series “Hemlock Grove”
Netflix has put four teasers for their upcoming horror series, Hemlock Grove online and though it’s difficult to tell just where this type of series may be headed from the somewhat vague, atmospheric trailers, it does have a stylish look and promises at least some of the blood and guts that horror maven, Eli Roth, is known for.
Netflix To Offer 4K/UltraHD For 4K HDTV
Netflix announced it will begin offering 4K resolution content via its streaming service in the coming years
The Killing Season 3 coming exclusive to Netflix
Season 3 of The Killing (after previously being cancelled) will premiere this May on AMC and Netflix has already snagged exclusive streaming rights. The series will be available only 3 months after Season 3 concludes, a…
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Who Needs Another Set-Top Box?
Posted by Christian Hokenson on Thursday, April 25, 2013
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Does your home entertainment center really need ANOTHER set-top box? HD-Report doesn’t think so, but Amazon is rumored to be working on their own bit of hardware to add to the clutter.
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