Tag: Netflix
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Nigerian pastors call for Netflix boycott over Jesus movie
Two Nigerian pastors are up in arms against Netflix, a global movie streaming service, over a comedy production on Jesus, titled ‘The First Temptation of Christ’. The movie which debuted 3 December in Brazil, where it was produced portrays Jesus as gay and his mother Mary as a weed smoker. About 1.5 million people in…
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Netflix deletes suicide scene from popular youth show, ’13 Reasons Why’
Netflix Inc. is removing a controversial graphic scene depicting a youth suicide from its popular young adult drama “13 Reasons Why”, following advice from medical experts, the company said on its Twitter account early on Tuesday. The show, based on a book of the same name, depicts the suicide of the protagonist in the last…
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Apple to acquire Netflix, analysts predict
Premium smartphones maker, Apple Inc. has been predicted to possibly buy Netflix contrary to reports of the iPhone maker launching its video subscription product in 2018. Analysts from Citi said the smartphones giant could possibly take advantage of US President Donald Trump’s corporate tax cut to acquire the entertainment company. According to Citi analysts, Jim…
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Shonda Rhimes dumps ABC Studios for Netflix
Renowned TV Producer, Shonda Rhimes has joined Netflix, American entertainment company, ending her 15-year relationship with the Walt Disney owned ABC Studios. Rhimes is acclaimed for her hit television series like Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder. The revered media expert has said she would begin the production of her new…
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Facebook original TV quality shows to premiere soon
Facebook Incorporated is reportedly in talks with Hollywood studios about producing originally scripted, TV quality shows. Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that the social network aims to launching original programming by late summer in what will be the outcome of the talks. The social media giant has indicated that it is willing to commit to…