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Weekend Watching: Arrested Development returns Sunday

, May 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

It's back, ladies and gents. Season 4 of Arrested Development will be releasing on Sunday, May 26 only on Netflix. Be sure to cancel all of your Sunday plans and get all your chores done on Saturday, because Sunday will be a busy day. Each episode of the new show will run around 30 minutes long and be entirely commercial free. Read The Full Story

Netflix to double original content next year

, May 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

While we're aware that Netflix is planning to up its game when it comes to original programming, we were never really given a solid number or when it would all occur. However, Netflix's Ted Sarandos says that original content on Netflix will double in 2014 compared to this year, meaning we'll get more House of Cards, as well as a few new shows tacked on. Read The Full Story

Netflix retains lead in streaming video, YouTube in second

, May 14th 2013 Discuss [0]

With YouTube hitting over one billion monthly users back in March, one would assume that the streaming video website leads the way in the category, but it's actually Netflix that's number one in streaming video. Netflix has accounted for a third of all internet traffic for the past three years, and today's latest ratings keep the streak going. Read The Full Story

Netflix for PS3 updated (and yes, you’ve seen this UI before)

, May 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

Netflix has released an update for its PlayStation 3 app that brings a few minor features, yet they could prove incredibly useful for some users. First off, the UI received a makeover, although it simply looks like the web and mobile versions of Netflix in order to make the PS3 app more uniform with the rest of the app lineup. Also, the update comes with easier access to audio and subtitle settings, as well as increased performance. Read The Full Story

Netflix’s Arrested Development season four trailer hits the Web

, May 13th 2013 Discuss [0]

Over the last several years, it's been very common for television networks to cancel shows even though the shows are popular with critics and have loyal fans. TV shows that are unable to appeal to the mass market simply won't last long. One television show that had received critical acclaim and had a very loyal cadre of watchers, yet was canceled, was Arrested Development. Read The Full Story

Netflix lands new Disney/ABC Television children’s shows

, May 10th 2013 Discuss [0]

Netflix has announced that it has landed a new multiyear licensing agreement to allow it to stream five popular children shows from Disney/ABC Television group. The shows are from the Disney Junior and Disney XD networks. The new content will be available for subscribers to watch later this month. Read The Full Story

Netflix for iOS update brings auto-play and more recommendations

, May 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Netflix has updated its iOS app today with a couple of new features that are mostly minor, but are said to improve the app's experience overall. Just as with the web-based version of Netflix and other app versions, the new iOS app now automatically plays the next episode of a TV series after the previous episode ends. The update also includes recommendations that appear after a movie ends. Read The Full Story

BitTorrent downplays Netflix’s claim of lower torrent traffic

, May 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

A few days ago, Netflix's chief content officer, Ted Sarandos, claimed that there was a correlation between the piracy rate in a given region and the availability of Netflix in said region. He says that torrent traffic goes down whenever Netflix comes to town. However, BitTorrent has spoken on the matter and says that Sarandos is woefully ill-informed. Read The Full Story

YouTube monthly subscription costs to battle Cable, not Netflix

, May 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Video streaming group YouTube is said to be preparing a Subscriber Channel service this week with aims at taking on the cable business with month-to-month costs and an ala carte option for users. This service would be served up by Google, owners of the video network, and would likely take payment with the Google Wallet digital payment service. This service would be connected to users' Google Accounts much in the same way Google Play takes payment for apps and multimedia. Read The Full Story

Netflix: piracy rate goes down when we arrive

, May 3rd 2013 Discuss [0]

Media companies have been in a constant battle with piracy for several years now with no end in site. However, Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos thinks that the best way to fight piracy isn't through legislation or trying to catch people and throw them in jail, but rather to offer legal services that are reasonably priced. Read The Full Story

Blockbuster On Demand for iOS looks to take on Netflix

, May 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

Blockbuster On Demand has been available on a heap of devices for a while now, but the app just launched on iOS today, allowing users to stream Blockbuster content on their devices using a per-movie payment scheme. The app launched on Android back in January, and it looks like the company is wanting to spice things up again with an iOS release. Read The Full Story

Netflix removing 1,800 titles as studio deals expire

, May 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

Netflix will be removing approximately 1,800 titles from its streaming library today because licensing agreements with several studios like Universal, MGM, and Warner Bros are expiring. Content that is set to for removal includes 15 seasons of South Park, older films from the James Bond series, as well as a few classic horror movies. Read The Full Story
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