Star Wars actor signs Netflix deal to develop foreign language films
Ex-Star Wars actor John Boyega has signed a large Netflix deal to develop a number of foreign language films that will be centered in East and West Africa. This is another step in Netflix's attempt to gain a larger audience in Africa by featuring more original African movies and shows.
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Netflix has made changes to the images used to promote a French film called "Cuties" after an online petition urged the streaming service to remove the movie from its platform. The movie, which won a directing award at the Sundance Film Festival, follows an 11-year-old who wants to join a dance crew.
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Netflix tests a new low-cost subscription plan in India
Netflix tests a new low-cost subscription plan in India
Popular video streaming service Netflix is testing a new low-cost subscription tier in India as the on-demand video streaming service looks to court more subscribers. The American giant has unveiled a “Mobile+” plan for some new and existing subscribers in India that delivers streaming in high-definition (HD) quality and supports viewing across mobile, tablet, and computer screens (but not TV). The monthly tier is priced at 349 Indian rupees ($4.7)
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Broadway actor Nick Cordero dies at 41 after a battle with coronavirus
Nick Cordero, a Broadway actor has died after a battle with Covid-19, according to his wife, Amanda Kloots. He died at the age of 41. "God has another angel in heaven now," Kloots posted on her official Instagram account Sunday night. "My darling husband passed away this morning. He was surrounded in love by his family, singing and praying as he gently left this earth."
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Jerry Seinfeld standup special ‘23 Hours to Kill’ gets Netflix air date
Jerry Seinfeld is bringing some more laughs to Netflix with his latest stand-up special “23 Hours To Kill.” It is the comedian’s second stand-up special for Netflix after “Jerry Before Seinfeld,” which saw him combine a stand-up set at the Comic Strip Live in New York with a retrospective and showcased his influences such as Lenny Bruce and George Carlin.
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