Netflix

• Netflix Sinks Its Teeth Into Scripted Podcasting With Post-Apocalyptic Miniseries ‘The Only Podcast Left’
• Creatives, Including Judd Apatow, Balk At Netflix Playback Speed Tests: “Don’t F-ck With Our Timing”

  Netflix is quietly testing a new feature that enables viewers to adjust their video playback speeds -- much to the dismay of several top filmmakers -- and actors -- who allege that such a feature could impinge on the artistic integrity of their works.

  
• Italian Government Reportedly Investigating Netflix For Tax Evasion

  Netflix’s operations in Italy are coming under scrutiny, as government there has reportedly launched an investigation into the streaming service for tax evasion. 

  
• No, Netflix Is Not Ditching Binge-Watching. It’s Just “Trying Something New” With Competition Series ‘Rhythm + Flow.’

  
• The Obamas’ Digital Media Firm Hires HBO’s Ada Chiaghana To Head Development, Production
• Social Video Strategy Spotlight: How Netflix, Amazon, And Hulu Take Different Approaches To Hyping New Shows
• Netflix To Screen Scorsese’s $159 Million ‘The Irishman’ And 9 Other Films In Theaters This Fall
• Netflix Signs Reported $300 Million Overall Film, TV Deal With ‘Game Of Thrones’ Creators
• Netflix Is Asking Android Users For Permission To Track Their Physical Movements
• Netflix Hit With Class Action Shareholder Lawsuit Following Dismal Q2 Earnings
• Netflix Removes Controversial Suicide Scene From ’13 Reasons Why,’ Citing Medical Experts
• YouTube Megastar KondZilla, With 50 Million Subscribers, Drops Trailer For New Netflix Series