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2020
Netflix rolls out remote group viewing service
Netflix rolled out a service for remote group viewing. The report states that it is free and requires a Netflix subscription and Google Chrome browser.
2020
Netflix acquired The Lovebirds for streaming
Netflix acquired The Lovebirds after its planned theatrical release was pulled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Netflix had not announced a launch date for the film.
2020
Netflix announces $100 million fund for creative workers
Netflix announced a $100 million fund to help people in the creative industries who became unemployed because of the pandemic, with most of the money intended for people out of work because productions were shut down.
2020
Linda Fairstein sues Netflix over series portrayal
Linda Fairstein filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that the series When They See Us falsely and defamatorily portrayed her. Netflix said it would vigorously defend the suit.
2020
Broadcom sues Netflix over alleged patent infringement
Broadcom filed a lawsuit against Netflix alleging that Netflix infringed eight patents related to video playback and data transmission. Broadcom also claimed Netflix's use of the technology harmed its ability to sell set-top-box semiconductor chips.
2020
Netflix and UpperRoom Productions partner to develop African-story films
Netflix and John Boyega’s UpperRoom Productions formed a partnership to develop non-English-language films based on stories and other material connected with African countries, with a focus on West and East Africa.
2020
ZAG signs international distribution deals for Power Players
ZAG signed a non-exclusive global SVOD deal with Netflix for Power Players and broadcast deals with Channel 9 in Australia, PlusPlus in Ukraine, Karusel in Russia, and Teletoon in Canada. The Netflix platform launch is separately reported as having taken place on March 5, 2020.
2020
Netflix announces Netflix Is a Joke Fest
Netflix announced Netflix Is a Joke Fest, a weeklong Los Angeles event featuring more than 100 shows highlighting its comedy library.
2020
Netflix partners with Comedy Gives Back for festival
Netflix partnered with nonprofit Comedy Gives Back on Netflix Is a Joke Fest; the nonprofit would provide information and services for free to event attendees throughout the festival.
2020
Netflix withdraws from SXSW
Netflix announced that it was withdrawing from the SXSW festival; the article says the festival was a promotional window for streaming services and cites concerns about the coronavirus outbreak as the apparent reason.
2020
Netflix announces partnership with Comedy Gives Back for Netflix Is a Joke Fest
Netflix announced it would partner with Comedy Gives Back during Netflix Is a Joke Fest, which was scheduled to take place in Los Angeles from April 27 to May 3. Comedy Gives Back was to provide free onsite services and information during the festival.
2020
Netflix launches Netflix Naija in Nigeria
Netflix unveiled Netflix Naija in Nigeria, marking its entry into the country's market.
2020
Netflix partnered with six Japanese creators to develop anime
Netflix announced partnerships with six Japanese creators to develop original anime shows. The creators are CLAMP, Shin Kibayashi, Yasuo Ohtagaki, Otsuichi, Tow Ubukata and Mari Yamazaki.
2020
Netflix acquires global rights to The Life Ahead
Netflix acquired global rights to the film The Life Ahead, starring Sophia Loren and directed by Edoardo Ponti.
2020
Netflix acquires rights to six Telfaz11 short films
Netflix bought the rights to six short films from Saudi start-up Telfaz11 Studios. The films will stream under the title “Six Windows in the Desert” and are scheduled to become available in 190 countries from February 27.
2020
Judge denies Netflix bid to dismiss Bandersnatch lawsuit
A Vermont federal judge denied Netflix’s initial effort to dismiss a $25 million lawsuit brought by the trademark owner of “Choose Your Own Adventure” over the 2018 film “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.”
2020
Netflix rolls out AV1 support on Android
Netflix began rolling out support for the AV1 video codec in its Android app; the codec can be enabled for select titles through the Save Data option.
2020
Netflix acquired global rights to His House
Netflix acquired the global rights to the horror film His House from New Regency.
2020
Netflix acquires rights to Bernstein biopic from Paramount
Netflix acquired all rights to Bradley Cooper's untitled Leonard Bernstein biopic from Paramount.
2020
Netflix acquires rights to Leonard Bernstein film
Netflix acquired rights to an untitled film about Leonard Bernstein, with Bradley Cooper set to star, direct and produce.