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‘Clueless’ sequel series with Alicia Silverstone in development at Peacock

A sequel series to the 1995 cult classic “Clueless”, with Alicia Silverstone reprising her iconic role as Cher Horowitz, is currently in development at Peacock.

‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ sets new record as highest-rated K-drama on IMDb

IU and Park Bo Gum-starrer “When Life Gives You Tangerines” has now claimed the title of the highest-rated Korean drama on IMDb, surpassing major hits including “Squid Game” and “The Glory”. Although the Netflix original has concluded its run, the global acclaim surrounding the slice-of-life drama continues to grow.

How Netflix’s UGC is a masterclass in brand loyalty

Netflix has long been at the forefront of digital entertainment, leading the shift from DVD rentals to streaming dominance. But its latest move—integrating user-generated content (UGC) into its platform—is perhaps one of its most ingenious strategies so far.

Netflix revives ‘Scooby-Doo’ in new live-action series

Netflix has officially announced a new live-action adaptation of “Scooby-Doo”, with an eight-episode season currently in development.

'CID' set one-shot record long before Netflix’s 'Adolescence'

Netflix’s crime drama “Adolescence” is making headlines for its hour-long, one-shot episodes. However, two decades earlier, the Indian TV show “CID” set a Guinness World Record with a 111-minute single-take episode titled “Inheritance”, aired on Sony TV on November 7, 2004.

Apple TV+ cuts costs after $1b yearly loss, report reveals

Apple TV+ is incurring losses of over $1 billion a year to its parent company despite its recent shows like "Severance" being huge successes.

Crime drama ‘Adolescence’ takes Netflix by storm

Netflix’s latest crime drama “Adolescence” has skyrocketed to the top of the platform’s charts, reaching an impressive 24.3 million views within just four days of its release on March 13. The gripping limited series has quickly become the most-watched show of the week, as reported by Netflix Tudum.

Hollywood director accused of swindling $11m from Netflix for unreleased series

Hollywood filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch, known for directing “47 Ronin”, was arrested Tuesday (March 18) on charges that he swindled $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show that never aired, instead steering the cash toward cryptocurrency investments and a series of lavish purchases that included a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari.

Jeet and Prosenjit to share screen for the first time in a Netflix series

The teaser, unveiled by Netflix India, suggests a gripping clash between the city's most ruthless gangsters and its most determined police force.

September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024

‘Not a Fiction’ earns second Oscar-qualifying spot at Tasveer Film Festival 2024

Shah Newaz Khan Cju’s “Not a Fiction” has secured its second Oscar-qualifying spot at the 19th edition of the Tasveer Film Festival and Market 2024.

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

Indian filmmaker sues Netflix for alleged plot theft in ‘Squid Game’

"Luck" follows the story of a group of financially struggling and desperate individuals who are lured into participating in a series of competitive games, offering them the opportunity to win substantial amounts of money.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

Indian news agency ANI sues Netflix for using its content in hijack drama

The series, called "IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack" - a fictionalised version of the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight 814 from Kathmandu - has been embroiled in controversy since its release last month.

September 2, 2024
September 2, 2024

Netflix's ‘IC 814’ sparks backlash using Hindu names for hijackers

“IC 814” is based on the real-life hijacking of a flight from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. The flight was commandeered by five armed terrorists and forced to land at multiple locations before eventually reaching Kandahar, Afghanistan, then under Taliban control.

July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024

‘Shogun’, ‘The Bear’ lead with most Emmy nomination nods

Historical drama "Shogun", the sweeping story of a struggle for power in feudal Japan, racked up 25 nominations on Wednesday (July 17) to lead this year's contenders for television's Emmy Awards.

July 4, 2024
July 4, 2024

Indian movies and series to watch on OTT this July

OTT platforms have become the leading choice for entertainment, surpassing traditional theatres in popularity. Viewers are now tilting towards OTT platforms, which consistently provide a constant stream of new content. This July, several highly anticipated Indian movies and web-series are slated for release on various OTT platforms.

June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024

Bored of Netflix? Here are 5 short films for you to binge on YouTube!

Nine out of ten times, you keep scrolling until you pass out or both of you settle on re-watching the over-watched FRIENDS episodes (seriously, you've got to stop!). If all this rings true to your ears, here are 5 Indian short films you can watch for free on YouTube!

June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to Join ‘Freaky Friday 2’ with original leads

Whispers of a new Disney movie featuring the iconic mother-daughter duo, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, have finally come to fruition. This OG duo, which presented audiences with the 2003 blockbuster comedy “Freaky Friday”, was spotted back on set as Disney revealed the first sneak peek of “Freaky Friday 2.”

June 7, 2024
June 7, 2024

‘White Collar’: Reboot underway with original cast, late Willie Garson to be honoured

Jeff Eastin, the creator of "White Collar", shared exciting news at Variety's TV Fest on Thursday that the popular police procedural is set to return with new episodes. After years of its initial conclusion, fans can eagerly anticipate the show's revival.

June 2, 2024
June 2, 2024

What to watch on OTT this week

Every week new contents are added to the library of popular OTT platforms. Let’s look at the list of the projects to look forward to this week.