Netflix announced in Seoul on May 7, 2019, that a Korean reimagining of the American series Designated Survivor would debut worldwide in July under the title Designated Survivor: 60 Days. The streaming giant secured global distribution rights through a licensing agreement with Entertainment One (eOne), an independent international studio.
The Korean version maintains the core narrative...
The FTC cracks down on a data brokerage model built on pervasive surveillance.
Location data revealing visits to sensitive places, sold without consent, has drawn a forceful regulatory response.
Companies amassed billions of mobile location signals, transforming precise coordinates into intimate profiles.
From medical clinics to houses of worship, the trail of data painted a picture ripe for...
Netflix has secured global distribution rights to the critically acclaimed documentary following the 2018 midterm election campaigns of four progressive women candidates, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as they challenged established political figures. Rachel Lears helms the project as director, with production credits shared among Lears, Robin Blotnick, and Sarah Olson.
The documentary...
The political drama 'Designated Survivor' is being revived for a new chapter.
A third season has been greenlit, transforming the series into a Netflix global original.
Production is slated to begin later this year for a 2019 premiere.
This new season will consist of ten episodes.
Neal Baer will take over as showrunner, with Entertainment One (eOne) producing.
Season three will place President...
Netflix Secures Global Distribution Rights for Post-Apocalyptic Series "Snowpiercer"
In an exciting development for international viewers, Netflix has acquired the global distribution rights to the upcoming dystopian thriller series "Snowpiercer," excluding the United States and China. The show is scheduled to release globally on the streaming platform in 2019, while U.S. audiences will watch...
The UK’s data protection authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), has levied a significant fine of £14.47 million (approximately $19.5 million) on Reddit for serious lapses in safeguarding children's personal information.
This enforcement action stems from findings that Reddit improperly handled data belonging to children under the age of 13. The ICO’s...
Netflix, a global leader in digital entertainment, has announced its upcoming slate of original programming in Latin America, with a focus on Argentina. Among these projects is the highly anticipated series "Puerta 7," a compelling drama exploring the complex world of soccer fan groups, known locally as barra bravas.
Set to be produced by Argentina’s renowned Pol-ka, "Puerta 7" promises...
In a groundbreaking announcement from California just before the year-end festivities, viewers got their first glimpse into the highly anticipated political drama series set to captivate audiences in early 2017.
Kate del Castillo takes on the powerful role of Emilia Urquiza, Mexico's First Lady, whose passionate commitment to peace and national improvement drives the narrative of...
Netflix has announced an upcoming documentary series titled Five Came Back, set to premiere on March 31st. This compelling three-part series explores the profound influence of Hollywood filmmakers during World War II and how the war, in turn, transformed the film industry.
Based on Mark Harris’ best-selling book, the series highlights the stories of five legendary directors—John...
Netflix has unveiled a lineup of eagerly anticipated series set to debut in the coming months, spanning genres from documentary to comedy and drama. Among the highlights are the third season of the acclaimed anthology series, which explores the culinary arts in France, and the return of beloved shows like "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life."
The French installment of "Chef’s Table" will...