There’s nothing worse than scrolling through Netflix endlessly and finding absolutely nothing to watch. But maybe you aren’t utilizing all the features of your Netflix account. Users of the streaming service can now watch Netflix in a whole new way thanks to hack codes that customize searches for more customized …
Read More »Netflix Cancels “Luke Cage” After Two Seasons, Citing “Creative Differences” Between Marvel And Netflix
Marvel and Netflix made the surprising announcement Friday, stating, “Unfortunately, Marvel’s Luke Cage will not return for a third season. Everyone at Marvel Television and Netflix is grateful to the dedicated showrunner, writers, cast and crew who brought Harlem’s Hero to life for the past two seasons, and to all the fans …
Read More »Netflix To Add ‘Choose-Your-Own-Ending’ Option To Shows Starting With ‘Black Mirror’
Subscription streaming services have reinvented the way we watch TV. If streaming is the new frontier, Netflix is pushing the envelope to interactive TV. According to a report by Bloomberg on Tuesday, Netflix has plans to develop several new shows that will allow viewers to control the plot of TV …
Read More »Marlon Wayans to Star in New Netflix Comedy, “Sextuplets”
Actor Marlon Wayans is set to grace the screen of viewers again in Netflix’s new comedy “Sextuplets.” “Sextuplets” tells the story of a man searching for his birth mother before the birth of his own child. However, he’s in for a big surprise after he meets one of his siblings …
Read More »TLC’s Chilli Opens Up About New Netflix Docu-Series, Authenticity In Music, and Forthcoming Las Vegas Residency
Nearly five years since the premiere of their record-breaking VH1 biopic, “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story,” the iconic group is giving fans another intimate glimpse into their historic career with Netflix’s “Once in a Lifetime Sessions.” The streaming platform’s new eight-part music docu-series, which also features episodes with Moby, Oasis and …
Read More »Tiffany Haddish Gets New Stand-Up Special On Netflix
The popular streaming platform, Netflix, has added a new comedian to their stand-up roster…Ms. Tiffany Haddish! The “Girls Trip” star is set to release her very own, hour-long stand-up special next year. VP of Original Documentary and Comedy for Netflix, Lisa Nishimura, stated, “Tiffany Haddish is a force. Hilariously funny, …
Read More »“Black-Ish” Creator Kenya Barris Signs $100 Million Overall Production Deal With Netflix
Kenya Barris has just signed a $100 million production deal with Netflix.⠀⠀⠀ The great mind behind TV favorites “Black-ish” and “Grown-ish” has just sealed a three-year overall deal with popular streaming service Netflix, which includes him producing exclusively for the company. If he likes the deal after the end of …
Read More »Will Kenya Barris’ Rumored Production Deal Make Netflix The Number One Destination For Black Creatives?
There’s a major shift taking place with the balance of black creatives at ABC Studios and Netflix. After months of speculation, last week “Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris announced that he will exit from his overall production deal at ABC Studios. According to reports, the decision comes three years before his …
Read More »Shonda Rhimes Kicks Off New Netflix Deal With Eight New Shows
-blogged by @theRealAlexisDanielle After taking over Thursday nights on ABC with hit shows like #Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, and How to Get Away With Murder, Shonda Rhimes is headed to Netflix. The super producer is set to rollout a total of 8 shows on the digital streaming service. Before you get …
Read More »Netflix Market Value Is More Than Comcast, And Almost More Than Disney
Netflix is now worth more than Comcast, and soon will be surpassing Disney as well. As of the end of the day on Wednesday, Netflix’s market value was at a cap of $149 billion. Comcast has actually fallen 2% recently, as their value as of Wednesday was $147 billion. Disney’s …
Read More »Barack and Michelle Obama Ink Multi-Year Production Deal with Netflix
They may have left the Oval Office but #Barack and #MichelleObama will still be on our screens as they’ve just inked a production deal with #Netflix. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Monday (May 21), Netflix took to Twitter for the big announcement, “President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have entered into a multi-year …
Read More »Creators Of “Stranger Things” Sued For Allegedly Stealing Show Idea
Filmmaker Charlie Kessler alleges that “Stranger Things” creators, brothers Matt and Ross Duffer, stole the idea for the Netflix hit from a film that he produced. He is suing for breach of implied contract and is seeking monetary damages. According to the court documents filed, Kessler claims in April …
Read More »Jay Z Talks Hurting Blue Ivy’s Feelings, Trump’s America and More in David Letterman’s Netflix Show “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction”
David Letterman’s new Netflix show “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” features interviews by the former late-night host with several celebrities. His latest guest was rapper and business owner JayZ. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A clip from the episode of “My Next Guest” with Hov was released Wednesday morning, which gives a …
Read More »Pharrell-Produced Roxanne Shante Biopic Coming To Netflix In March; First Trailer Released
blogged by @lanaladonna It looks like music isn’t the only thing rapper, Pharrell is producing. His newest film, “Roxanne Roxanne” made its original debut at last month’s Sundance Film Festival, and earlier today, Netflix released the official trailer to the public. The film followed the short career of Roxanne Shanté, …
Read More »Mary J. Blige Set to Co-Star in Netflix’s Live-Action Series, ‘The Umbrella Academy’
blogged by: @ashleytearra Coming off the success of Netflix’s ‘Mudbound’ film, singer-actress Mary J. Blige is reportedly headed back to the favorable streaming network. According to Deadline, Blige will co-star in Netflix’s newest live-action series, ‘The Umbrella Academy’, which is based on Gerard Way’s popular comic books under the same …
Read More »Netflix Readies New Hip-Hop Docuseries Featuring Nas, T.I. and More
Hip-Hop is a way of life, and Netflix has set out to candidly take us into the lives of many of Hip-Hop’s most prized MCs. According to Deadline, the streaming network is gearing up to premiere an all-new docuseries–coined under the title, ‘Rapture’, which delves into the culture of Hip-Hop …
Read More »Five Signs Your White Ignorance Is Showing
Does this title offend you? If it does this may be the perfect read for you! I hate to break it to some white people out here but sometimes you say and do things that make minorities (especially black people) feel “hella” uncomfortable. Very often you’ll welcome yourself into black …
Read More »Shonda Rhimes Inks Deal with Netflix, Ending Her 15 Years with ABC⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
After a 15 year run with ABC, Shonda Rhimes has signed a “a multi-year deal to produce new series and other projects” with Netflix, reports Variety. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Rhimes’ longtime producer, Betsy Beers, will also join Rhimes over at the popular streaming service. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While Rhimes will still be involved with …
Read More »New Podcast Alert: Movie Checks & Fly Outs With “The Get Down” Star Shameik Moore
On the latest episode of Baller Alert’s “Hell Yeah We Said It” podcast we chat with Shameik Moore, star of “Dope” and the hit Netflix original series, “The Get Down.” During our sit down we discuss flying girls out, TV vs. Movie checks, Groupie Tales and whether there is …
Read More »“Making a Murderer” Will Return to Netflix for a Second Season
Netflix has announced that the hit show Making a Murderer will return for a second season. According to ABC, the six-Emmy nominated show will jump into “the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery and his co-defendant and nephew Brendan Dassey, as their defense teams again challenge their clients’ convictions and life …
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