Artificial Intelligence
Netflix reveals GenAI used on 300 titles this year
Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos revealed documentary series The American Experiment features 17 minutes of AI-enhanced footage
Netflix
Live Production
Vizrt and Girraphic support MMA’s Netflix debut
The workflow aimed to simplify the production process delivering an immersive experience both for fans at the venue and Netflix's live viewers
Production & Post
Netflix tech team publishes two research papers on AI editing
The two models, Vera and Void, show "promising early results, reaching production-ready quality will require addressing several limitations"
Media Consumption
Analysis: Viewers are spending more time watching YouTube than Netflix
According to Digital i, daily usage per YouTube account rose from 87.2 to 99.1 minutes between 2024 to 2025, while Netflix dropped from 100.5...
Production & Post
Inside The Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man grade
Senior colourist Simone Grattarola discusses developing the look of the film in prep, working in DaVinci Resolve Studio, and the grading and finishing decisions...
Artificial Intelligence
Netflix plans to launch a generative AI animation studio
While Netflix has not officially launched the studio, there are multiple job listings on the company's careers website
Media Consumption
Netflix takes on TikTok with new vertical video ‘Clips’ feed
Clips lets users add films and shows to their list from the feed, as well as share recommendations with friends or their own social...
Production & Post
Opinion: the reality of fiction
Matthew Corrigan wonders if a resurgence in old filmmaking techniques might be a good thing for the industry
Production & Post
Netflix looks to the VOID for AI video editing
Video Object and Interaction Deletion (VOID) can delete an object from a scene and rebuild it as if the object never existed in the...
Media Delivery
Satellite television
Ahead of the successful Artemis II launch taking humans back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years, Rebecca Sirmons, general manager...
Media Consumption
Analysts: viewers spending less time watching ‘the big three’ streamers
According to research from Digital-i, the decline in viewing time was led by a drop-off in Netflix usage, but the analysts predict that is...
Production & Post
Netflix receives approval for Longcross Studios upgrade
New sound stages and ancillary workshops will modernise the 64 acre site which has been owned by Netflix since 2021
Media Management
Netflix goes live with Ateme’s TITAN
Under the multi-year agreement, Ateme's Emmy-winning TITAN Live solution will be deployed to enhance quality and viewer experiences for the streamer
Media Delivery
Netflix co-CEO: We can help traditional broadcasters connect with audiences
Greg Peters said the streamer is "eager" to help broadcasters connect with audiences that they're not currently connecting with
Business
No deal. Netflix drops out of race to acquire Warner Bros Discovery
Following WBD's announcement it viewed Paramount's latest bid as a "superior deal", Netflix's co-CEOs said they saw the company as a "‘nice to have’...
Media Consumption
UK government announces enhanced Ofcom regulations for streamers
As part of its announcement, the government also revealed plans for new legislation that will aim to widen accessibility on VoD services
Production & Post
Netflix donates £1 million to NFTS’ new creativity hub
The new space, named The Netflix Lounge at NFTS, will serve as a hub for collaboration, creativity and exchange between students, alumni and visiting...
Production & Post
Approval granted for Production Park expansion
The plans, which include two new studios, will increase the West Yorkshire production facility to more than 30 acres
Business
Is WBD planning to return to the negotiating table with Paramount?
According to reports, WBD is considering reopening talks with Paramount following its most recent amended offer
Business
Activist investor increases WBD holding, preparing to ‘oppose Netflix deal’
According to reports, Ancora Holdings is preparing for a possible filing that would argue the company's board hasn't given proper consideration to Paramount's competing...
Media Consumption
Sky to offer ‘world-first’ major streamers bundle
Sky has entered new agreements allowing Netflix, Disney+, Hayu and HBO Max to be bundled under a single Sky TV subscription
Business
Ellison: I firmly believe uniting Paramount and WBD will build a true champion for the creative community
Paramount chairman and CEO David Ellison has written a letter to the UK's creative community setting out a number of key commitments should the...
Business
UK politicians and former BBC boss call on CMA to review Netflix’s Warner Bros Discovery bid
The group have reportedly written to CMA chief executive Sarah Cardell, warning that the proposed deal will "cement an already dominant player" in the...
Media Delivery
Netflix looks to expand vertical video capabilities as TV market ‘has never been more competitive than it is today’
The company's co-CEOs discussed the changing market, with competition from the likes of Instagram and YouTube
Media Consumption
Analysis: Forza! Italian streaming market surging
Market data from across the country shows a 'decisive' shift towards digital, with SVoD revenues up 12 per cent year-on-year
Business
Netflix, Paramount meet with European regulators to soothe antitrust worries
The two companies are believed to have met separately with European officials to discuss their plans should they win the battle for control of...
Media Consumption
Analysis: Spain bucks European trend with strong pay-TV market and FAST growth
Around three quarters of Spanish viewers consume FAST/AVoD content every week and 60 per cent say they no longer watch linear TV
Media Consumption
Analysis: Netflix leads the way in global ad-supported streaming growth
Amazon Prime remains the service with the highest ad-supported tier usage despite a drop in numbers over the period
Live Production
Netflix brings the Upside Down to life with cloud-based production tools
As part of a special immersive event celebrating the final season of Stranger Things, French production company IDZ employed technology from TVU Networks to...
Virtual Production
Garden Studios drives virtual production for Kate Winslet’s Goodbye June
The West London facility served as the film's main production hub as well as providing virtual production for its driving scenes
Sustainability
British film and TV industry publishes Statement of Intent on clean power
Published and co-signed by BAFTA albert and partners, the Statement aims to accelerate sustainable screen production practices
Business
Warner Bros Discovery board says it will ‘carefully review’ Paramount bid, offer recommendation before Christmas
WBD's board is expected to advise shareholders of its recommendation regarding Paramount's offer by 19th December
Business
Analysts: Netflix’s move to generate new areas of revenue ‘has been talked about for years’
Should the deal pass regulatory approval, Netflix will have access to revenue streams from theatrical and digital transactional sectors as well as merchandise, gaming...
Business
‘Netflix and deal’: Streamer agrees deal to acquire WBD’s film, TV studios, HBO Max and HBO
The deal has been agreed at $27.75 per WBD share, with a total enterprise value of approximately $82.7 billion (equity value of $72.0 billion)....
Media Management
Netflix: AV1 powers 30 per cent of all viewing
Netflix said it sees "significant opportunities" for AV1 beyond traditional VoD streaming, and is "currently evaluating" how the codec can hyperscale concurrent viewership
Business
Netflix working on bridge loan that totals “tens of billions of dollars” following latest WBD bid
According to reports, the streamer submitted a "mostly cash" bid for WBD's film studios and HBO Max streaming service
Business
Warner Bros Discovery asks bidders to up the ante, sets new deadline
The second round of bids could lead to WBD entering a period of exclusive negotiations with one of the companies
Production & Post
How the cinematography of Train Dreams makes the film feel ‘grounded and honest’
Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso talks to TVBEurope about the importance of focusing on the film's human experiences so that employing modern technology wouldn't feel out...
Business
Paramount, Comcast and Netflix ‘submit WBD bids’
It's thought Paramount is the only company interested in acquiring WBD as a whole
Business
Report: WBD wants Paramount ‘to up its offer’
Speculation is mounting ahead of the 20th November deal deadline
Production & Post
Watch: How BlueBolt created 250 supporting invisible VFX shots for The Thursday Murder Club
The film, based on Richard Osman's bestselling novel, is available to watch on Netflix
Media Consumption
UK ad-supported streaming hits record 23 million subscribers
Data from Worldpanel by Numerator's Q3 2025 Entertainment on Demand report showed an almost 50 per cent single month surge for DAZN and a...