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Netflix doesn’t believe in Firefly fans
2 weeks ago
by Mike Villarreal
in TV
Ever since Netflix breathed new life into the formerly cancelled sitcom Arrested Development, many fans from cult-followed cancelled TV shows have been clamoring after the streaming service to bring back their favorite shows. One show in particular that has gotten a lot of push for Netflix to More >
Fringe lands on Netflix
1 month ago
by Jose Gutierrez III
in TV
Fringe, the Fox hit TV show that has recently come to an end is now on Netflix. In the early days of 2013, Warner Bros. announced that they will be bringing a few of their TV shows to Netflix later this year; shows such as Fringe, The West Wing, 666 Park Ave, and Revolution. Well, that day has More >
Man gets Netflix tattoo and gets free Netflix for a year?
2 months ago
by Mike Villarreal
in Culture
Apparently twitter users TheRealMyron is such a big fan of Netflix that he got it tattooed on the side of his stomach. He tweeted the photo above to the official Netfilx twitter account and was rewarded with a free year subscription.
@TheRealMyron: @netflix put me on a More >
Netflix app for Windows 8 now live
7 months ago
by James Martinez
in Web
While Windows 8 is not even out to the general public until October 26, some more popular apps have started to roll out as the day gets closer. One of those apps is from Netflix. Now this comes as no surprise, since Microsoft confirmed the app a while ago. Those lucky ones that have been testing More >
Netflix second remote control for PS3 using iOS or Android app
7 months ago
If you have both your iOS device or Android device and your PlayStation 3 on the same network, fire up Netflix on both and you will be able to use your iDevice or Android device as a second controller! Once both devices have Netflix up and running, you can use your iPhone, for example, to browse More >
Season 4 of Arrested Develepmont confirmed as movie lead-in
8 months ago
by Narvin Seegoolam
in TV
Recently, Arrested Development series creator Mitch Hurwitz, sat down with Vulture to discuss the upcoming and highly anticipated 4th season of the series. About a year ago is when it was unveiled that there would be a 4th season and fans rejoiced immensely. Though, since then there hasn’t been More >
Netflix Stock Drops After 800,000 Users Gone in 3rd Quarter
1 year ago
After the debacle of Qwikster and the price hikes, Netflix lost 800,000 users in the 3rd Quarter. This comes as no surprise. Many felt that the price hike and the separation was not needed. And they also felt betrayed and left the company once that news spread. The backlash of this hit Netflix More >
No Qwikster for Netflix – DVDs to Remain on Netflix
1 year ago
Don’t mind that “coming soon” image above, since it looks like Netflix decided not to split and will be abandoning Qwikster. They heard the people’s outcry and decided against it. Netflix spokesman Steve Swasey said, “We underestimated the appeal of the single web site and a single service.”
I, More >
Netflix DVD by Mail to Become Qwikster and Adds Video Games
1 year ago
Netflix has been receiving a lot of flack for increasing the price for the DVD/Streaming plan. If you still wanted the low price for streaming, you had to ditch the DVD-by-mail plan and vice versa. Now, the DVD service will be called Qwikster and will have video games included.
Netflix CEO Reed More >
Netflix on Your 3DS….Sorry not in 3D
1 year ago
Got a Nintendo 3DS and bored after beating Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D? Well if you have a Netflix account, you are in luck. As of tomorrow Nintendo will be updating the Nintendo eShop, all in 2D.
So if you are out with your 3DS and have some form of wifi available, this would be a great More >
Instantly Stream Marvel on Netflix
2 years ago
If you’re a fan of Marvel and have a Netflix account you’re in for a treat! Starting April 29th Netflix subscribers in the US will be able to instant stream some of your favorite Marvel movies and TV shows. Below is the current list of movies and TV shows Netflix members will be able to More >
The End of DVD Rental Is Near as Netflix Announces Streaming-Only Plan
2 years ago
Netflix has launched its streaming-only plan to the masses for the price of $7.99 a month. Its streaming media service has been watched more than the mail-in DVDs, which is why it wants to do away with sending out DVDs in bulk and focus more on online-streaming content.
“We are now primarily a More >
Disc-free Netflix Finally Comes to PS3 Next Week
2 years ago
Alright you PlayStation 3 owners, it’s the news you all have been waiting for. It’s been a long time, but Netflix has announced that next week on Monday, October 18, you can finally watch Netflix with the PS3 without a disc. Hurray for the 21st century!
Not only will you get a chance to stream More >
Funimation Strikes Deal with Netflix
2 years ago
by Narvin Seegoolam
in Anime
Funimation and Netflix have just recently announced a partnership that will let users stream just over 30 anime series for a limited time. Some of the content will include Afro Samurai, Basilisk, Claymore, Fruits Basket, Fullmetal Alchemist, Gunslinger Girl, Mushi-Shi, Samurai 7, and Witchblade. More >
PS3 Gets Netflix Search Before 360 & Wii
2 years ago
The thing that annoyed me the most about using Netflix on either the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360 was the fact that I can’t search. I can browse, but browsing feels so limited. Now those worries are gone because the PS3 has search options. For example, if you type “a”, Avatar will pop up.
Once the More >
