Netflix

November 16, 2024 2:18 PM

Netflix down for thousands of users in United States, Downdetector says

Streaming platform Netflix was down for thousands of users in the United States late on Friday, outage tracking website Downdetector.com said, just as viewers tuned into a highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. The number of users indicating problems was 85,021, by 10:35 p.m. ET (0335 GMT Saturday), according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from various sources. Downdetector reported that the outage primarily impacted users in major ...

September 2, 2024 10:56 PM

I&B Ministry summons Netflix India’s content head over ‘IC 814’ web series

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has summoned the head of content at Netflix India on September 3 regarding the web series 'IC-814 - The Kandahar Hijack.' The series has sparked controversy on social media due to its portrayal of the hijackers, leading to widespread debate. The series refers to the five hijackers of the Kathmandu-Delhi flight as Chief, Doctor, Burger, Bhola, and Shankar. This depiction has raised concerns, particularly among political figures. BJP leader Rajeev Chan...

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

76th Primetime Emmy Awards: Netflix, Disney dominate 2024 nominations

The nominations for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards were unveiled today, showcasing the best in television over the past year. FX's epic series 'Shogun' leads the pack with an impressive 25 nominations, including a nod for Best Drama Series. Other top contenders include FX's 'The Bear' with 23 nominations, setting a new record for comedy series. Hulu's 'Only Murders in the Building' secured 21 nods, while HBO/Max's 'True Detective: Night Country' and Netflix's 'The Crown' rounded out the top wit...