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2020
Netflix appoints director of preschool animation
Netflix appointed Kevin Clark, a professor and children’s media consultant, to the new role of director, preschool animation.
2020
Spin Master debuts Mighty Express on Netflix
Spin Master debuted its CG-animated preschool series Mighty Express, which became available on Netflix globally on September 22, 2020.
2020
Netflix South Africa to stream Zulu Man in Japan
Netflix South Africa was set to stream the documentary Zulu Man in Japan from 25 September 2020; the article reported the upcoming availability.
2020
Netflix acquired Malcolm and Marie
Netflix acquired Malcolm and Marie out of the TIFF marketplace for a reported $30 million.
2020
Netflix secures worldwide rights to Bruised
Netflix secured worldwide rights to Bruised, Halle Berry’s directorial debut. The article reports that Netflix closed the $20 million sale ahead of the film’s premiere.
2020
Netflix launches Watch Free feature
Netflix began allowing people to watch a limited selection of popular shows and movies for free through its Watch Free page, with the content intended to encourage viewers to subscribe.
2020
Netflix launches Watch Free library
Netflix unveiled a Watch Free page that lets non-subscribers stream a selection of its original movies and TV episodes without a subscription.
2020
Netflix appeals ruling in Fox employee-poaching lawsuit
Netflix filed an appeal in the Fox employee-poaching lawsuit, challenging a prior order that barred it from poaching Fox employees.
2020
Netflix apologizes and updates Cuties artwork and description
Netflix apologized for the artwork used for Cuties/Mignonnes and said it had updated the pictures and description after the poster and official description drew controversy over accusations of sexualizing children.
2020
Netflix apologizes over Cuties marketing poster
Netflix issued an apology following a strong backlash over the marketing of its forthcoming release Cuties.
2020
Netflix announced the upcoming availability of Hope Frozen
Netflix announced that the documentary Hope Frozen: A Quest To Live Twice would be available on its service starting September 15, 2020.
2020
Netflix announced Misfits availability in the UK
Netflix announced that all five seasons of Misfits would be available on Netflix UK from 15 September 2020.
2020
Fear Street trilogy finds a home at Netflix
The Fear Street trilogy found a new home at Netflix, which was hoping to release the films the following summer.
2020
New Boston sues Netflix and Hulu over utility fees
The City of New Boston sued Netflix and Hulu, alleging the streaming services must pay municipalities a share of revenue generated from Texas residents.
2020
Technology companies challenge US entry restrictions
Amazon and Facebook, joined by other technology companies, filed a legal complaint challenging the US restrictions on entry for certain foreign workers. The complaint argued that the visa controls could harm US businesses, workers and the economy.
2020
Netflix launches virtual Emmy FYC experience
Netflix launched its first virtual Emmy For Your Consideration experience, replacing the physical space it had used for Emmy campaigning.
2020
Netflix and CJ ENM agree to bring two Vietnamese films to Netflix
Netflix announced an agreement with CJ ENM to make the Vietnamese films Go-go Sisters and The Girl from Yesterday available on its service; the article describes it as their first agreement for Vietnamese films.
2020
Netflix announces additions of seven classic sitcoms
Netflix announced that seven classic sitcoms—Moesha, The Game, Sister, Sister, Girlfriends, The Parkers, Half & Half, and One on One—would premiere on its service from August to October 2020.
2020
Netflix announces classic sitcoms for its U.S. streaming catalog
Netflix announced that a group of classic Black sitcoms would become available for streaming in the United States, with additions scheduled to begin the following month.
2020
Netflix pledges support for South African film and TV relief fund
Netflix pledged more than R8.3 million to assist South African entertainment-industry workers, with the donation forming part of a Covid-19 film and TV relief fund in partnership with the SA Screen Federation and Independent Producers Organisation.