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2020
Netflix announces partnership with Indonesia's Education and Culture Ministry
Netflix announced a partnership with Indonesia's Education and Culture Ministry, valued at $1 million, involving activities including scriptwriting workshops, a short film competition, online safety training and agile governance workshops.
2019
Netflix announces collaboration to produce Egyptian original series
Netflix announced a collaboration with Abla Fahita to produce its second Egyptian original series, scheduled for release in 2020. OKWRD production would produce the series in cooperation with ASAP Productions and EP Amin El Masri.
2019
Netflix partners with Tipping Point to produce three drama series
Netflix partnered with Tipping Point, the digital content arm of Viacom18 Studios, to produce three drama series.
2019
Petition calls on Netflix to remove film
A petition with more than 1.5 million signatures called on Netflix to remove the film “The First Temptation of Christ” from its catalog over its depiction of Jesus in a gay relationship. A Christian group also objected to the film and urged Netflix to apologize and withdraw it.
2019
Netflix and JTBC enter multi-year distribution and development agreement
Netflix entered a multi-year distribution agreement with JTBC Content Hub. The agreement allows Netflix to stream JTBC prime-time dramas in more than 190 countries starting in 2020, and the parties will also co-develop TV dramas.
2019
CJ ENM and Studio Dragon enter strategic partnership with Netflix
CJ ENM and its subsidiary Studio Dragon entered a strategic partnership with Netflix through a multi-year content production and distribution agreement. Studio Dragon will produce original series for Netflix members worldwide for three years beginning the following year, and Netflix will receive distribution rights to selected other Studio Dragon titles.
2019
Netflix streaming outage and restoration
Netflix experienced a streaming outage affecting members in multiple regions for around two hours on November 21, 2019; the company said the issue had been fixed and apologized for the inconvenience.
2019
TCL Electronics renews global partnership with Netflix
TCL Electronics announced that it had recently renewed its global partnership with Netflix; the companies said they would expedite global cooperation.
2019
The Old Crown pub receives a promotional makeover for The Crown
The Old Crown pub received a makeover to celebrate the release of The Crown series 3, including a changed hanging sign and themed interior displays. The article says the pub dropped “Old” from its name for the promotion and that Netflix gave its blessing.
2019
Mo’Nique sues Netflix over alleged pay discrimination
Mo’Nique sued Netflix, alleging race and sex discrimination in its offer for a proposed comedy special and claiming the offer reflected a broader tendency to underpay Black women. Netflix denied the lawsuit’s main allegations and said it would fight the lawsuit.
2019
Mo'Nique files discrimination lawsuit against Netflix
Mo'Nique filed a lawsuit accusing Netflix of race-based discrimination in its negotiations over a comedy special and seeking unspecified damages and an injunction. Netflix said its opening offer was fair and that it would fight the lawsuit; the allegations are claims in the suit.
2019
Netflix and Nickelodeon sign multi-year content production deal
Netflix and Nickelodeon signed a multi-year deal to produce new content based on existing Nickelodeon shows. The article says it was still unclear when Netflix would start producing the shows.
2019
Netflix commits support to TIFF Industry programs
Netflix made a three-year commitment to support the Toronto International Film Festival's Industry programs, including subsidizing the Talent Accelerator initiative and contributing to the TIFF Filmmaker Lab.
2019
Netflix faces criticism over playback-speed test
Netflix was criticised for testing a feature that lets viewers watch films and TV series at different speeds.
2019
Netflix acquires most worldwide rights to The Last Letter from Your Lover
Netflix acquired worldwide rights to The Last Letter From Your Lover, excluding STUDIOCANAL territories. STUDIOCANAL will release the film in several named territories, distribute it in Scandinavia through output partner SVENSK, and sell it in China.
2019
Netflix launches mobile-only plan in Malaysia
Netflix introduced its Mobile-only plan in Malaysia for RM17 per month. The plan is available on smartphones and tablets and streams in standard definition.
2019
Netflix to stream Filipino film Dead Kids globally
Netflix and Globe Studios confirmed that Filipino film Dead Kids would be available exclusively on Netflix, its global streaming service.
2019
Netflix launches post-production training programme in Asia
Netflix launched its first post-production training programme in Asia in partnership with the Maharashtra government and Amsterdam Post Lab. Its first edition was held in Mumbai from October 12 to 15.
2019
Reid & Associates sues Netflix over When They See Us
Reid and Associates sued Netflix and director Ava DuVernay for defamation, alleging that When They See Us misrepresented the Reid Technique by describing it as “universally rejected.” The company said the portrayal caused it damages and sought damages and profits, as well as removal of the show until the line was changed or removed.
2019
Mossack Fonseca partners sue Netflix over The Laundromat
Mossack Fonseca partners Jurgen Mossack and Ramon Fonseca filed a defamation action against Netflix over The Laundromat, asking a US court to stop the film from being screened. They alleged that the film portrays them as criminals and also complained that it used their firm’s logo without permission. Netflix had not filed a defence at the time of the report.