Netflix: News

25 Jun 2023

Movie Review

#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Hamid' on Netflix—both heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal parts

Aijaz Khan's Hamid, available on Netflix, is a story about a seven-year-old who speaks to God and begs him for days on end to send his father back to him.

24 Jun 2023

LGBTQ+

Pride Special: Why 'Schitt's Creek's David-Patrick remain iconic queer couple

Netflix's Schitt's Creek is a hug-shaped heartwarming drama, a rare project that can boast about getting everything right.

24 Jun 2023

OTT releases

'Social Currency': Sakshi Chopra lambasts Netflix, makers; alleges sexual harassment

It's only been two days since the reality show Social Currency hit Netflix, but the program has already started lapping up controversies!

24 Jun 2023

OTT releases

OTT weekend watchlist: 7 titles you shouldn't miss watching

The weekend is here and so is our list of fresh OTT releases that you can binge-watch at home. From action thriller movies to romantic comedy dramas and even social dramas, a variety of titles have been released on various OTT platforms.

23 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Zoya Akhtar reacts as netizens troll Suhana-Khushi starrer 'The Archies' 

Zoya Akhtar is one of the defining directors of this generation and she is known for writing exceptional and layered characters. Her upcoming directorial The Archies is in buzz as it marks the debut of starkids Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda, among other newcomers.

23 Jun 2023

K-drama

#NewsBytesExplainer: What led to global obsession with K-dramas

The K-drama fever—exemplified by shows like Squid Game—has reached unprecedented heights, capturing attention globally, even in regions like North Korea.

22 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Netflix draws flak for promoting freediving documentary amid Titan search

On Tuesday (June 20), Netflix released the trailer of its upcoming documentary film The Deepest Breath.

22 Jun 2023

Hollywood

Netflix's docuseries 'Tiger King's Doc Antle convicted of wildlife trafficking

Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, who you would remember from Netflix's 2020 docuseries Tiger King, has been convicted of wildlife trafficking in Virginia.

22 Jun 2023

OTT releases

OTT: Where to watch Jennifer Lawrence's 'No Hard Feelings'

Hollywood teenage sex comedies have a fan base of their own. From the likes of the American Pie franchise to Road Trip, the fandom is quite large.

22 Jun 2023

Upcoming Movies

Tenoch Huerta quits Netflix film following sexual assault allegations

Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta, known for projects such as Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Narcos: Mexico has decided to take back a step professionally and quit Netflix's upcoming film Fiesta en la Madriguera.

21 Jun 2023

Kajol

Kajol calls her marriage to Ajay Devgn a 'game changer'

Kajol is one of the bonafide actors of the '90s, who starred in monumental projects of post-liberalization India. The actor is currently exploring untapped facets of her career through OTT.

21 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Warner Bros. Discovery to license HBO series to Netflix: Report

Warner Bros. Discovery is set to strike a deal with Netflix where the latter will stream some of the HBO titles. This licensing deal is still in talks and if it materializes, it will be for the first time in a decade that HBO shows will run on a rival platform.

21 Jun 2023

OTT releases

If you liked 'My Fault,' watch these 5 Spanish titles

Amazon Prime Video's latest offering is the Spanish romantic drama My Fault (Culpa Mía). It features Nicole Wallace as Noah and Gabriel Guevara as Nick and follows the forbidden romance between two step-siblings.

21 Jun 2023

OTT releases

OTT: Neena Gupta steals limelight in 'Lust Stories 2' trailer

Lust Stories marked the return of the Bombay Talkies anthology directors (Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap).

21 Jun 2023

Hollywood

Ryan Murphy to quit Netflix and join Dana Walden's Disney

Ryan Murphy is set to bid adieu to the OTT giant Netflix after his five-year term and rumors are rife that he will join Disney. The producer of notable projects like The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, 911, and American Horror Story is set to reunite with Dana Walden.

21 Jun 2023

Zendaya

'Challengers' trailer out: Cast, storyline, OTT details

A tennis-based romantic comedy, featuring Zendaya is well on the way!

19 Jun 2023

Idris Elba

Is 'Extraction' spinoff coming? Sam Hargrave-Anthony Russo tease fans

Extraction 2, starring Chris Hemsworth, made its premiere on Netflix on Friday (June 16), captivating audiences with its high-octane action sequences.

18 Jun 2023

Movie Review

#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Cinema Bandi'—of dreams, hopes, filmmaking ambitions

There are some films that soar high due to their cast, relentless promotion, jaw-dropping budget, and stupendous locations.

18 Jun 2023

OTT releases

'YOU,' 'Heart of Stone,' 'Archies,' 'The Witcher': Netflix TUDUM highlights

Netflix's popular global fan event TUDUM took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday (around 2:00am on Sunday in India) and was streamed on the company's YouTube channel.

17 Jun 2023

OTT releases

OTT weekend watchlist: Titles you shouldn't skip

Every week, new titles are scheduled to premiere on various OTT platforms. These releases vary from genre to genre- action to comedy, drama, and more. In case you are wondering what to watch over the weekend, then we have got you covered.

16 Jun 2023

Alia Bhatt

Netflix TUDUM 2023: What to expect from the event

Netflix's popular global fan event TUDUM is slated to take place in Brazil on Saturday (June 17) and will be available for streaming on Netflix's YouTube channel.

16 Jun 2023

Social Media

Netflix's 'Social Currency': Know all about the contestants, their careers

Netflix India is gearing up for its new reality series, Social Currency, which will premiere on June 22.

15 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Im Siwan to lead 'Squid Game 2'? Here's the truth

Squid Game attained cult status with the release of its first season. As fans are waiting for Season 2, rumors are rife that Im Siwan is set to star as the new lead.

15 Jun 2023

OTT releases

OTT: Netflix's 'XO, Kitty' renewed for Season 2

All going gaga over Min-ho, it's your time to rejoice!

14 Jun 2023

Business

'Netflix Bites': 5 facts about Netflix's first-ever restaurant 

A restaurant where you can have a go at dishes made by chefs from some of your favorite culinary shows on Netflix. What would that look like?

14 Jun 2023

OTT releases

'Jee Karda,' 'Extraction 2': Titles releasing on OTT this week

After impressing audiences with thrillers like Bloody Daddy and Asur 2 last week, OTT platforms are set to deliver another dose of exciting content to captivate audiences.

13 Jun 2023

OTT releases

OTT: Parth Samthaan to star in Netflix's 'Social Currency'

The 2000's kids will remember the youth show Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan. The TV series enjoyed a huge fan following and the actors were loved by all. One of the leads, Parth Samthaan is now set for his Netflix debut with the upcoming reality series titled Social Currency.

12 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Zoya Akhtar-Reema Kagti drop new poster for 'The Archies' 

Zoya Akhtar is one of the most adept filmmakers of our times. With every directorial venture, she has broken ground and given us gem after gem.

10 Jun 2023

JioCinema

Netflix's password-sharing crackdown works in US: Will India follow suit?

Netflix's bold step to crack down on password sharing has reportedly yielded remarkable results in the United States.

10 Jun 2023

Queen Elizabeth II

'The Crown': Special homage to Queen Elizabeth planned for finale

The Crown is preparing for its final act to pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

10 Jun 2023

Latest Tech News

Netflix's subscribers rise as crackdown on password-sharing yields results 

Password-sharing was once considered de rigueur among Netflix users. Times have changed.

10 Jun 2023

Movie Review

Pride Special: Revisiting Vijay Sethupathi's transgender character from 'Super Deluxe'

The 2019 Tamil film Super Deluxe assembles some of the most famous names of South Indian Cinema and employs them in unconventional stories—dark, eccentric, and different from the usual crop.

10 Jun 2023

OTT releases

'Bloody Daddy' to '2018': OTT titles for your weekend watchlist

Every week, OTT platforms have different titles to offer to the audience. Whether it is to cater to romantic drama lovers or those who love action thrillers, there's a variety of new projects that got dropped on OTT this week, too.

09 Jun 2023

RRR

'RRR': Chris Hemsworth wishes to work with Jr. NTR-Ram Charan

The RRR mania is not ceasing anytime soon!

08 Jun 2023

Women Safety

'Wednesday' actor Percy Hynes White finally rubbishes sexual assault allegations

Almost six months after sexual assault allegations surfaced against Netflix's Wednesday star Percy Hynes White, the actor has finally responded to the claims.

07 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Park Chan-wook of 'Oldboy' fame collaborates with Netflix 

Ever since the advent of OTT, we have seen a surge in Asian content and one of the top markets has been South Korea. As per reports, veteran South Korean director Park Chan-wook is now set to collaborate with OTT giant Netflix in an upcoming film titled War and Revolt.

07 Jun 2023

OTT releases

OTT: Docu-series 'Arnold' is streaming now

Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most known faces in Hollywood. From being a bodybuilding champion to being a successful politician, Schwarzenegger has donned many hats with ease.

07 Jun 2023

ChatGPT

'Black Mirror' creator tried ChatGPT; the result was 'shit'

Charlie Brooker's highly-acclaimed dystopian thriller series Black Mirror is set to make its comeback for Season 6 on June 15.

07 Jun 2023

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth's 'Extraction 2': OTT platform, cast addition, release date

Post the success of the action-thriller Extraction (2020) starring Chris Hemsworth, it came as no surprise when Netflix announced its sequel in September 2021.

07 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Reasons why you shouldn't watch 'Manifest' finale season

Flight 828 returned mysteriously five years ago, and since then, the life of all its passengers has been nothing less than a puzzle.