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Netflix Announces Surprise Cancellation of 2 New Series
- Netflix announces the cancellation of two new series, The Residence and Pulse, after only one season each.
- The Residence, a murder-mystery-rom-com created by Paul William Davies and part of Shonda Rhimes' 'Shondaland,' featured a stellar ensemble cast and received positive reviews.
- Pulse, a medical drama set in a Miami hospital, was Netflix's first attempt at the genre, but may have suffered due to poor timing in comparison to other successful shows.
- Additionally, another Netflix series, No Good Deed, starring Denis Leary, Ray Romano, and Lisa Kudrow, is on an 'indefinite hiatus,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Money problems: have we had enough of TV shows about rich people?
- TV shows focusing on the wealthy have become a genre in themselves, with an increasing number of series fixating on opulence and luxury without meaningful storylines.
- While some shows like Succession use wealth to convey messages effectively, others have strayed into superficial displays of affluence, lacking substance.
- The trend of showcasing excessive wealth in TV shows has led to a saturation of content that fails to engage audiences beyond showcasing lavish lifestyles.
- Critics argue that excessive focus on wealth in TV shows results in a lack of relatability and substance, making the portrayal of affluent characters unappealing.
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Thought Catalog
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‘The Starry Night’ Destroyed Us — Squid Game’s Most Shocking And Noble Deaths
- Squid Game's episodic deaths sensitize us to mortality as the characters confront their fates.
- The 'Starry Night' hide and seek game pushes characters to personal violence like never before.
- Cho Hyun-ju, a trans character, valiantly sacrifices herself in a series' most honorable death.
- Geum-ja's tragic choice to protect Jun-hee highlights moral dilemmas in a ruthless game.
- Yong-sik and Geum-ja's heartbreaking alliance leads to a shocking and morally disturbing conclusion.
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What To Watch On July 2, 2025: New Movie Releases + Season Finales
- New movies like Jurassic World Rebirth and The Old Guard 2 are premiering today in theaters and on Netflix, respectively.
- Season finales for Nine Perfect Strangers and The Ultimatum: Queer Love are also airing today on Hulu and Netflix.
- Jurassic World Rebirth marks the return of the franchise with a new cast including Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali.
- The Old Guard 2 on Netflix brings back Charlize Theron and introduces Kiki Layne and Uma Thurman for fans of action movies.
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Thought Catalog
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This Is The Best Horror Film Directed By A Woman (Ever)
- The movie 'Watcher' (2022), directed by Chloe Okuno, has been ranked as the best horror film ever directed by a woman.
- The film follows Julia, played by Maika Monroe, who moves to Bucharest with her boyfriend and encounters a neighbor watching her while a serial killer known as 'the Spider' terrorizes the city.
- Directed by Chloe Okuno in her first feature film, 'Watcher' is praised for its suspenseful and visually captivating storytelling, culminating in a thrilling finale.
- Chloe Okuno, known for her work in 'V/H/S/94', is also working on another horror film titled 'Brides', set in 1960s Italy and starring Maika Monroe.
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Figma makes IPO plans public following earlier confidential SEC filing
- Figma Inc. has made details of its planned initial public offering (IPO) public by publishing its S-1 paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after initially filing confidentially on April 15.
- Founded in 2012, Figma provides cloud-based tools for design and development, including Figma Design for crafting user interfaces and FigJam for collaborative brainstorming and planning.
- Following a failed acquisition attempt by Adobe for $20 billion in 2023, Figma raised undisclosed funding in July 2024 and now reveals impressive financial figures, including $228.2 million in revenue in the first quarter and a growing customer base.
- With strong financials and market conditions currently favorable for tech IPOs, Figma aims to capitalize on this momentum as it enters the market, alongside successful recent tech IPOs like eToro, Circle Internet Group, and Chime Financial.
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Insider
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Tons of young people still share streaming passwords despite Hollywood's crackdown
- Many young people under 30 are sharing streaming service passwords, with 47% borrowing a login from someone outside their household.
- Netflix started a crackdown on password sharing with success, followed by Disney+ and HBO Max, but some companies like Paramount and Apple haven't implemented it yet.
- Hollywood sees both annoyance and opportunity in targeting freeloaders as they aim to increase paying subscribers and drive growth.
- Despite crackdowns, there's room for greater enforcement as some younger viewers may still resist paying for their own subscriptions, potentially leading to a shift towards ad-supported tiers.
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I Know The Ending Of ‘My Oxford Year’ Just From Watching The Trailer, And I’m Accepting Bets Now
- Sofia Carson stars in Netflix's rom-com 'My Oxford Year,' the fifth film with the streaming giant.
- The movie, based on a novel by Julia Whelan, follows a familiar rom-com plot of an American woman meeting a British man.
- Despite not having read the book, the author predicts a predictable ending involving the British man possibly being terminally ill.
- The movie premieres on August 1 on Netflix, and the author plans to watch it despite their preemptive guess at the storyline.
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Neil Patrick Harris Reveals His Surprising Career Move
- Neil Patrick Harris is making a career move by hosting a new game show titled What’s in the Box on Netflix.
- The show is described as a “massive guessing game” with high stakes where decisions can lead to life-changing rewards.
- Pairs of contestants will compete in fast-paced trivia rounds to guess what's inside giant boxes for prizes and unexpected reveals.
- What’s in the Box will premiere on Netflix in December with six episodes running 45 minutes each.
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The 10 best movies coming to Netflix in July
- Netflix is adding a variety of popular movies in July, including Netflix originals 'The Old Guard 2' and 'Happy Gilmore 2'.
- Classics like 'White Chicks', 'The Karate Kid', 'The Notebook', and 'A Star Is Born' will be available for streaming.
- Sequels from 'The Old Guard' and 'Happy Gilmore' are highly anticipated this month.
- Other notable movies being added include 'Captain Phillips' starring Tom Hanks, 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation', 'Mad Max: Fury Road', and 'Mamma Mia!'
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Squid Game season 3 was going to end differently, but the Netflix show's creator says that big death had to happen because 'it was a better fitting story'
- Squid Game creator reveals initial plan for different season 3 ending.
- Big death in finale altered to reflect world's dystopian state in 2025.
- Audience disappointment with ending sparks discussions on various forums.
- Creator explains symbolic representation of characters and defends controversial decisions.
- Cate Blanchett's unexpected cameo and its significance in Netflix series also discussed.
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Netflix will start streaming NASA content soon – and the results look out of this world
- Netflix is partnering with NASA to stream live content, including rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, and live views from the International Space Station.
- This initiative will provide Netflix subscribers with access to NASA's content, enhancing their viewing experience beyond movies and shows.
- NASA's live streams will be available on the Netflix app across all devices, catering to all subscription tiers.
- Viewers can still access NASA content for free via the NASA app or website, making the partnership an additional way to engage with the latest launches and events.
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Thought Catalog
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The Netflix Rom-Com That’s Good Enough To Stream Every Night Before Bed
- The Hindi film industry has experienced various changes during COVID, with top talent getting married and starting families.
- Alia Bhatt continued her success in Bollywood with movies like Gangubai Kathiawadi, but some films were criticized for similarities to other directors' works.
- Shahrukh Khan had successful box office releases with action films, while Bollywood saw a shift towards horror comedy sequels and streaming platform launches for new talent.
- The article mentions nostalgia for past Bollywood hits and highlights 'Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar' as a film that captures the essence of pre-COVID Bollywood magic, offering a simple plot and good performances.
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The Verge
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Netflix teams up with NASA to show live rocket launches and spacewalks
- NASA Plus' live programming, including rocket launches and spacewalks, will be available on Netflix starting this Summer.
- The live programming will showcase astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, and live views of Earth from the International Space Station.
- This partnership aims to make NASA's work more accessible and engaging to a global audience through Netflix, which reaches over 700 million people worldwide.
- The NASA Plus content on Netflix will be ad-free and offered as a free addition to Netflix subscriptions without additional costs.
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TechCrunch
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Netflix teams up with NASA to boost its live TV offering
- Netflix and NASA have partnered to bring live space programming to the streaming service this summer.
- Viewers will have access to livestreams of rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, live views of Earth from the International Space Station, and content from NASA+.
- Netflix is expanding its live programming by collaborating with NASA, whereas NASA has previously partnered with Prime Video and maintains a presence on YouTube and its own streaming app, NASA+.
- Netflix's live content has mainly focused on comedy, awards shows, sports, and special events, with recent partnerships including TF1 for live sporting events in France.
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