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  • São Paulo, July 4, 2024 - Netflix will premiere the reunion episode of "Love is Blind: Brazil - A Fresh Start" on July 10. This fourth season reunion promises to reveal developments after participants exchanged their vows or decided to part ways at the altar.


  • Netflix announced today the forthcoming adaptation of Fernando Aramburu's latest novel, "El niño" (Tusquets Editores). The film will be written and directed by Mariano Barroso ("La línea invisible," "Los Farad") and produced by Barroso along with Rafa Portela.


  • Season 3 of Shonda Rhimes' "Bridgerton" has entered the Most Popular TV List (English) at #10 with 91.9 million views to date. The series now occupies three spots on the list, with Seasons 1 and 2 in the #4 and #9 positions respectively. The latest season also held the #1 spot on the English TV List this week with 6.6 million views, while Season 2 took #5 (2.1 million views), Season 1 claimed #6 (2 million views), and "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" moved up to #8 (1.8 million views).


  • Get ready for an unforgettable summer of love and friendship with "The Boyfriend." The newly released trailer introduces audiences to nine young men who spend a month together in a beach house, running a coffee truck and experiencing the highs and lows of falling in love.


  • In 2018, Netflix's positive experience producing series and films in New Mexico led to the establishment of a new production hub in Albuquerque. This decision marked the company's first purchase of a production studio complex, which included eight sound stages on 28 acres and a rich history of productions, including "The Avengers," "Breaking Bad," and "Sicario."


  • With 270 million households now subscribing to Netflix and a total audience of well over half a billion people globally, the company reports steady progress in its mission to entertain the world. "No entertainment company has tried to program for this many tastes, cultures and languages before," states Netflix. The company acknowledges the significant responsibility and emphasizes its commitment to being thoughtful about its impact on the world, particularly within the creative communities it operates.


  • Since 2021, Netflix has committed to two near-term climate targets aimed at halving its carbon emissions by 2030 and starting in 2022, matching remaining emissions by investing in natural climate solutions. Three years into this initiative, the company reports it is on track to meet both goals.


  • Jessica Alba's new action thriller, "Trigger Warning," has debuted at the top of the English Films List with 25.7 million views, making it the most-watched title of the week. The animated film "Ultraman: Rising" secured second place with 7.9 million views. Guillermo del Toro recommends this film as “moving and utterly opulent.” Richard Linklater’s "Hit Man," starring Glen Powell, claimed sixth place with 4.4 million views.


  • Netflix has expanded its gaming offerings this month with the release of four new games. These titles include Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, Netflix Stories: Perfect Match, The Case of the Golden Idol, and Hearts. All Netflix Games are available to members without ads or in-app purchases.


  • In August 2009, Reed Hastings, Netflix’s co-founder, published a 125-page PowerPoint presentation on the company's culture. Its direct tone and focus on values and performance over rules and controls have enabled the company to adapt and grow since then.


  • The teaser trailer for "Sweet Home" Season 3 reintroduces fans to a world where survivors are at a crossroads between monsters and humans, facing significant struggles. With the stadium safehouse compromised and new threats emerging, the stakes have escalated.


  • Highlighting its commitment to Southeast Asia and announcing new local titles, Netflix hosted the latest APAC Showcase on June 13 at the Fairmont Jakarta. The event spotlighted local creators from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand, with the Netflix content team sharing their investment in diverse storytelling from the region.


  • In an era where great stories can come from anywhere, language should not be a barrier to accessing them. This is the ethos driving Netflix's pioneering efforts in dubbing, which plays a critical role in ensuring its films and series resonate with viewers in their native languages.


  • Netflix has renewed "The Great Indian Kapil Show" for a second season. Following significant success and audience appreciation, this renewal highlights Netflix's dedication to delivering quality family entertainment. The ongoing season featured a variety of guests, including Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and his family, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Ed Sheeran, and other notable figures from the entertainment industry. The finale is scheduled for June 22.


  • Netflix and Shondaland have announced that the Bridgerton universe has contributed over a quarter of a billion pounds to the UK economy, benefiting nearly 5,000 local businesses over the past five years. To commemorate this milestone and the release of Part 2 of Bridgerton’s third season, Shondaland CEO Shonda Rhimes opened trading at the London Stock Exchange today.


  • Netflix has announced that the season finale of "Élite" will premiere on July 26th. The new eight-episode season promises to be filled with secrets, rivalries, corruption, and excess, maintaining the distinctive style of the series.


  • Higher Ground, the media company founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, has extended its creative partnership with Netflix. This multi-year agreement grants Netflix a first look at all Higher Ground's film and television projects.


  • Netflix has announced the release date for the third season of "Sweet Home," set to premiere on July 19. The series, which has garnered a global fanbase since its debut, will conclude with this season.


  • Netflix showcased an array of new animated projects at the Annecy Film Festival, continuing its strong presence in the animation industry. This follows their recent event in Los Angeles, "Next on Netflix: Animation." Over the past five years, Netflix has earned multiple accolades for its animated features, including eight Oscar nominations and one win for Guillermo del Toro’s "Pinocchio," four BAFTA nominations with two wins for "Klaus" and "Pinocchio," and numerous Annie Awards.


  • The week of June 3 witnessed notable debuts in the film and television industry. The action thriller "Under Paris" from France premiered at the top of the Non-English Films List, amassing 40.9 million global views. Richard Linklater's screwball comedy "Hit Man," co-written with star Glen Powell, debuted atop the English Films List with 10.8 million views in its first three days.