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28.09.2021 - 19:19 / justjared.com
It sounds like there could be some new Stranger Things projects coming to Netflix!
During an appearance at the Code Conference on Tuesday (September 28), Deadline reports that Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos hinted that the streamer was planning on expanding the Stranger Things universe.
Click inside to find out what he said…
Ted said that Stranger Things is a “franchise being born” and specifically teased “spinoffs” coming in the future.
While he didn’t provide any details about what the possible
Hannah Gadsby is speaking out.
From the moment Netflix announced itself as an original programming player with House Of Cards, the streamer has been touting its great relationship with talent. That reputation has taken hit over the last week in the wake of Dave Chappelle’s controversial new special The Closer which has had top Netflix talent denounce the comedian’s comments about transgender people as well as Netflix’s support of Chappelle led by co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
The Netflix/Dave Chappelle drama over his recent special, “The Closer,” doesn’t seem to be calming down anytime soon. And while Chappelle himself has stayed out of the discussion, the surprising villain that is seemingly coming out of this whole situation (in the eyes of the LGBTQ+ community, at least) is co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who unabashedly came out in support of Chappelle’s special, which many say contains transphobic material.
The controversy over Netflix’s Dave Chappelle special The Closer continued today with allegations that employees had raised concerns about the doc before it debuted, reports of a planned walkout next week by and in support of the company’s trans employees and a leaked memo from company co-CEO Ted Sarandos maintaining that violent or abusive content does not spur viewers to harm others.
The Los Angeles Times and The Verge. The group includes both transgender employees and allies.The walkout is slated for Oct.
Ellise Shafer administratorTrans employees and allies at Netflix are planning a walkout on Wednesday, Oct. 20 in protest of CEO Ted Sarandos’ comments regarding Dave Chappelle’s new special “The Closer,” Variety has confirmed.As reported by The Verge, a leader of the streamer’s trans employee resource group wrote the following in a message to members: “Trans Lives Matter.
“Squid Game” is now the most-watched series launch in Netflix history, topping such series as “Bridgerton”, “Lupin”, “The Witcher”, the third season of “Stranger Things” and the rest of the streamer’s top series.
Netflix often gets congratulated for being a bastion of creative freedom, giving filmmakers and creators a chance to make whatever project they want, as long as it attracts eyeballs and subscribers.
A top Netflix executive said Dave Chappelle’s special “The Closer” doesn’t cross “the line on hate” and will remain on the streaming service despite fallout over the comedian’s remarks about the transgender community.
Netflix executive said Dave Chappelle's special “The Closer” doesn't cross “the line on hate” and will remain on the streaming service despite fallout over the comedian's remarks about the transgender community.In an internal memo, co-CEO Ted Sarandos told managers that “some talent” may join third parties in calling for the show's removal, adding, “which we are not going to do.”Netflix declined comment on the memo, which was reported Monday by Variety.But the company responded to news reports
controversial new stand-up special “The Closer,” Variety reported. Many critics have slammed the 48-year-old’s latest special and urged viewers to cancel him for his controversial remarks about transgender people.“Chappelle is one of the most popular stand-up comedians today, and we have a long-standing deal with him.
arlier on Monday, Variety reported that co-CEO Ted Sarandos sent a memo to staff about “The Closer” and will not take down the comedy special after the backlash, adding that “artistic freedom” is different for stand-up comedy. “We don’t allow titles (on) Netflix that are designed to incite hate or violence, and we don’t believe ‘The Closer’ crosses that line,” he wrote.Netflix had no comment on the memo.
A Netflix engineer who was critical on social media about trans remarks Dave Chappelle made in his controversial The Closer has been suspended by the streamer, as Ted Sarandos declares the company “don’t believe” GLAAD slamned special crosses “the line on hate.”
If you missed it, Dave Chappelle is facing backlash after making anti-trans and LGBTQIA+ statements in his new comedy special The Closer.
Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterNetflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has addressed staff members on the streamer’s controversial new Dave Chappelle stand-up special, “The Closer.”The firebrand comedian has drawn criticism from the LGBTQ+ community in recent days over several jokes, specifically around the “thin skin” of trans people and the effects of so-called “cancel culture.”In a Friday memo sent after Netflix’s quarterly business review, a two-day gathering of the top 500 employees at the company,
Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticThis review contains spoilers for the plot and ending of “Squid Game.”To American viewers, “Squid Game” may seem to have emerged from nowhere. But it is a pretty unsurprising smash hit.The show, which Netflix chief Ted Sarandos has said is on track to become Netflix’s most-watched series ever, has dominated charts the world over, serving as striking proof positive of the streamer’s global strategy.
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has spoken about a potential second season of show that would spotlight the Front Man.The vastly popular Netflix show has become one of the streaming platform’s biggest shows in just one season.“Squid Game will definitely be our biggest non-English language show in the world, for sure,” said Netflix boss Ted Sarandos, per CNET, adding that there’s “a very good chance it’s going to be our biggest show ever.”Whereas a follow-up is yet to be officially confirmed,
Netflix has revealed rankings of its most popular original TV shows and movies, measured by hours-watched during the first month of release.The streaming platform, who have been hesitant about releasing worthwhile viewing statistics in the past, have published the “most comprehensive look so far” at the service’s most popular shows and movies.Speaking at Vox Media’s Code Conference (via Variety), Netflix’s co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos said: “We’re trying to be more transparent