Netflix
With more than 15 million members, Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] is the world’s largest subscription service streaming movies and TV episodes over the Internet and sending DVDs by mail. For $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited TV episodes and movies streamed to their TVs and computers and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes. With Netflix, there are never any due dates or late fees. Members can select from a growing library of titles that can be watched instantly and a vast array of titles on DVD. Among the large and expanding base of devices that can stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix right to members’ TVs are Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony’s PS3 game consoles and Nintendo’s Wii console; Blu-ray disc players from Samsung, LG and Insignia; Internet TVs from LG, Sony and VIZIO; the Roku digital video player and TiVo digital video recorders; and Apple’s iPad tablet.
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Blog Posts About Netflix
Research In Motion Desperately Wants Netflix on BlackBerry
When Netflix ventured into Canada, it was very quickly made available on Apple's iOS and Google's Android—the two major global players in mobile today. But Research In Motion's BlackBerry,... more
When Netflix ventured into Canada, it was very quickly made available on Apple's iOS and Google's Android—the two major global players in mobile today. But Research In Motion's BlackBerry,... more
DHX Media Strikes Deal with Netflix for More Canadian Content
Canada's DHX Media, with offices in Halifax, Toronto, and Vancouver, has signed a content deal with Netflix. DHX, an independent producer, distributor, and licensor of children's entertainment... more
Canada's DHX Media, with offices in Halifax, Toronto, and Vancouver, has signed a content deal with Netflix. DHX, an independent producer, distributor, and licensor of children's entertainment... more
Ten Percent of Canadians Now Use Netflix
According to a new survey, 10% of Canadians now use Netflix. And those subscribers watch far more TV than average. The survey suggests that Netflix viewers watch 28% more TV than the average... more
According to a new survey, 10% of Canadians now use Netflix. And those subscribers watch far more TV than average. The survey suggests that Netflix viewers watch 28% more TV than the average... more
Netflix Refuses to Support RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet
As a streaming service without any of its own hardware products, one of the keys to Netflix's success is being compatible with as many devices as possible—from computers to smartphones to... more
As a streaming service without any of its own hardware products, one of the keys to Netflix's success is being compatible with as many devices as possible—from computers to smartphones to... more
Netflix is Now Available on the PlayStation Vita
Thinking of buying a Vita, Sony's new handheld PlayStation gaming console? Well, some good news has surfaced—you'll be able to watch Netflix on it. While rumours and early testers... more
Thinking of buying a Vita, Sony's new handheld PlayStation gaming console? Well, some good news has surfaced—you'll be able to watch Netflix on it. While rumours and early testers... more
Netflix plans to double Canadian Content
According to reports Netflix is promising that 2012 will be a big year for the company in Canada, with plans to double its acquisition spending for movies and TV shows and give Canadians access... more
According to reports Netflix is promising that 2012 will be a big year for the company in Canada, with plans to double its acquisition spending for movies and TV shows and give Canadians access... more
'Netflix is Broken,' Analyst Warns
Netflix is in deep $#!%—this we know. But is it fundamentally broken? Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter has indeed called Netflix "broken." In a research note to investors, Michael today wrote... more
Netflix is in deep $#!%—this we know. But is it fundamentally broken? Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter has indeed called Netflix "broken." In a research note to investors, Michael today wrote... more
Netflix is Going Down Hard
It was only a few months ago that Netflix's share price was flirting with $300 and the company was on an insane growth trajectory with nothing standing in its way. Unfortunately, Netflix... more
It was only a few months ago that Netflix's share price was flirting with $300 and the company was on an insane growth trajectory with nothing standing in its way. Unfortunately, Netflix... more
Netflix adds Breaking Bad to Canadian library
Slowly but surely, Netflix is making its Canadian content library less pathetic. Today, Netflix announced the addition of seasons 1, 2, and 3 of Breaking Bad, an Emmy Award-winning television... more
Slowly but surely, Netflix is making its Canadian content library less pathetic. Today, Netflix announced the addition of seasons 1, 2, and 3 of Breaking Bad, an Emmy Award-winning television... more
HP pulls a Netflix, decides to keep its PC business after all
New CEO, new plan. Or rather, old plan. Just resurrected. Indeed, HP announced that it has reversed course—it's no longer going to sell off its PC division, as originally announced in... more
New CEO, new plan. Or rather, old plan. Just resurrected. Indeed, HP announced that it has reversed course—it's no longer going to sell off its PC division, as originally announced in... more
Netflix stock plummets 35% after-hours as subscribers abandon crumbling service
Netflix has fallen from grace. Hard. From a high of $300 in July, the share price of NFLX has plunged deep into the abyss. When Netflix doubled the price of its combined DVD-and-streaming service... more
Netflix has fallen from grace. Hard. From a high of $300 in July, the share price of NFLX has plunged deep into the abyss. When Netflix doubled the price of its combined DVD-and-streaming service... more
Canadians To Have Comparable Netflix Content To U.S.
Netflix released their Q3 earning yesterday, and the numbers in the U.S. show an eventful year. Although profits are up 63% since last year, they have lost 800,000 of their subscribers since... more
Netflix released their Q3 earning yesterday, and the numbers in the U.S. show an eventful year. Although profits are up 63% since last year, they have lost 800,000 of their subscribers since... more
Netflix for Android comes to Canada
Netflix today expanded its support for the Android mobile operating system with the release of a new Netflix app for Android. This new app lets Netflix members in Canada stream from Netflix on... more
Netflix today expanded its support for the Android mobile operating system with the release of a new Netflix app for Android. This new app lets Netflix members in Canada stream from Netflix on... more
Netflix axes Qwikster before it launches
Well that was qwik. Faster than you can say "HP TouchPad," Netflix has killed Qwikster before it even launched. When first announced, the move was met with intense criticism from both consumers... more
Well that was qwik. Faster than you can say "HP TouchPad," Netflix has killed Qwikster before it even launched. When first announced, the move was met with intense criticism from both consumers... more
Netflix launches Facebook integration and CEO blames Canada for Qwikster blunder
Yesterday was a big day for Netflix in Canada. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings hit the stage at Facebook’s f8 developer conference to announce that Netflix users will soon be able to see what... more
Yesterday was a big day for Netflix in Canada. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings hit the stage at Facebook’s f8 developer conference to announce that Netflix users will soon be able to see what... more
Netflix CEO admits he 'messed up,' rebrands DVD-by-mail service as Qwikster
Netflix is rebranding its DVD-by-mail service as Qwikster, solidifying the company's decision to divide its digital streaming and mail order services into two completely separatre entities. CEO... more
Netflix is rebranding its DVD-by-mail service as Qwikster, solidifying the company's decision to divide its digital streaming and mail order services into two completely separatre entities. CEO... more
'No rules whatsoever': Netflix should be subject to same regulations as broadcasters, industry veteran argues
Astral Media says that foreign, internet-based competitors like Netflix should be subject to the same rules and regulations that apply to Canadian broadcasters. Astral CEO Ian Greenberg says... more
Astral Media says that foreign, internet-based competitors like Netflix should be subject to the same rules and regulations that apply to Canadian broadcasters. Astral CEO Ian Greenberg says... more
Google launches Canadian online movie service to compete with Netflix
Google is going head-to-head with Netflix in Canada by launching a YouTube-based movie rental service. Known simply as YouTube Movies, the service which launched in the US earlier this year, is now... more
Google is going head-to-head with Netflix in Canada by launching a YouTube-based movie rental service. Known simply as YouTube Movies, the service which launched in the US earlier this year, is now... more
50% of Netflix customers use game consoles to watch movies
According to a survey conducted by Nielsen, 50 per cent of all Netflix users in the U.S. use game consoles to watch their streamed content. In comparison, 42 per cent watched their movies and TV... more
According to a survey conducted by Nielsen, 50 per cent of all Netflix users in the U.S. use game consoles to watch their streamed content. In comparison, 42 per cent watched their movies and TV... more
Netflix hits 1-million member milestone in Canada, Manitoban woman wins lifetime membership
Less 10 months after launching in Canada, Netflix has reached the one-million member mark. The achievement was reached in late July, when Amanda Bell James from Flin Flon, Manitoba won a lifetime... more
Less 10 months after launching in Canada, Netflix has reached the one-million member mark. The achievement was reached in late July, when Amanda Bell James from Flin Flon, Manitoba won a lifetime... more
Netflix Bringing Some Showtime and CBS Love To Canada
According to Reuters, they’ve recently signed a two-year contract with CBS and Showtime, and will be bringing some of their southern goodness streaming to Canada. Among the shows that will... more
According to Reuters, they’ve recently signed a two-year contract with CBS and Showtime, and will be bringing some of their southern goodness streaming to Canada. Among the shows that will... more
Shaw's Movie Club will be exempt from data caps. Is this a step forward or a leap backward?
Update: Shawinfo has since tweeted, "Shaw Movie Club over your internet connection does count towards the your data, just like netflix and other services." Shaw's upcoming Netflix-rivalling... more
Update: Shawinfo has since tweeted, "Shaw Movie Club over your internet connection does count towards the your data, just like netflix and other services." Shaw's upcoming Netflix-rivalling... more
Competition in Canada: Shaw challenges Netflix with similar service, Movie Club
Alberta-based Shaw plans to launch a new movie service that will be pitted against U.S. giant Netflix's Canadian offerings. A monthly fee will grant users access to the Movie Club. Its... more
Alberta-based Shaw plans to launch a new movie service that will be pitted against U.S. giant Netflix's Canadian offerings. A monthly fee will grant users access to the Movie Club. Its... more
Netflix accounts for 30% of Internet traffic in North America
According to a report released by Sandvine today Netflix accounted for 29.7% of all information downloaded during peak usage hours by North American broadband-connected households in March 2011.... more
According to a report released by Sandvine today Netflix accounted for 29.7% of all information downloaded during peak usage hours by North American broadband-connected households in March 2011.... more
Netflix attracts 800,000 Canadian subscribers in 6 months
Netflix announced yesterday that its video subscription service attracted 3.6 million more customers in the first quarter to boost its US audience to roughly the same size as the country's... more
Netflix announced yesterday that its video subscription service attracted 3.6 million more customers in the first quarter to boost its US audience to roughly the same size as the country's... more
Netflix takes measures to reduce its damage on Canadians' internet usage caps
Netflix has decided to reduce the default quality settings on its audio and video for Canadians in attempt to lower the damage it deals to our tiny internet usage caps. The company's goal is to... more
Netflix has decided to reduce the default quality settings on its audio and video for Canadians in attempt to lower the damage it deals to our tiny internet usage caps. The company's goal is to... more
Netflix Canada Gains Exclusive Subscription Deal With Paramount Movies
It is no secret that Canadian Netflix subscribers have to deal with far less Netflix content than our neighbours to the south. However, a new deal struck between Netflix and Paramount Movies... more
It is no secret that Canadian Netflix subscribers have to deal with far less Netflix content than our neighbours to the south. However, a new deal struck between Netflix and Paramount Movies... more
Netflix looking to start producing original, exclusive content: report
According to online entertainment magazine Deadline, Netflix is making an aggressive move towards producing original content for their video streaming service. The report suggested that Netflix had... more
According to online entertainment magazine Deadline, Netflix is making an aggressive move towards producing original content for their video streaming service. The report suggested that Netflix had... more
Amazon steps on Netflix's toes with streaming TV and movie service - is Canada next?
Amazon.com is rolling out a TV and movie streaming service to U.S. customers. The service is granted to "Prime" customers, who pay $79 per year for unlimited two-day shipping on all orders. Now,... more
Amazon.com is rolling out a TV and movie streaming service to U.S. customers. The service is granted to "Prime" customers, who pay $79 per year for unlimited two-day shipping on all orders. Now,... more
Are the CRTC and CMPA about to devastate Netflix's hopes of succeeding in Canada?
As if Netflix doesn't have enough constrictions from low-cellinged internet plans laid out by the oligarchs that comprise Canada's telecom industry, NextWeb is reporting that Ottawa may very well... more
As if Netflix doesn't have enough constrictions from low-cellinged internet plans laid out by the oligarchs that comprise Canada's telecom industry, NextWeb is reporting that Ottawa may very well... more
Netflix and Canada a foul mix: Customers face 20,000% markups on overage fees as streaming video devours data
Canada is typically perceived as a friendly country, but it hasn't been nice to Netflix since the company offered its services north of the border last fall. Michael Oliveira points out in... more
Canada is typically perceived as a friendly country, but it hasn't been nice to Netflix since the company offered its services north of the border last fall. Michael Oliveira points out in... more
Week in Review: A look at the hottest content
Top 5 Posts This Week: Rachael Chesnutt's Guide on How to Get Fired Through Social Media Why Netflix's dominance in the U.S. is not translating to success in Canada The art of pitching... more
Top 5 Posts This Week: Rachael Chesnutt's Guide on How to Get Fired Through Social Media Why Netflix's dominance in the U.S. is not translating to success in Canada The art of pitching... more
Why Netflix's dominance in the U.S. is not translating to success in Canada
Netflix has become a staple in the lives of millions of Americans who gleefully indulge in both its streaming content and mail-order DVD rental services. Believing it could accomplish the same... more
Netflix has become a staple in the lives of millions of Americans who gleefully indulge in both its streaming content and mail-order DVD rental services. Believing it could accomplish the same... more
A Tale of Two Streamers: Netflix on the move, Alphaline doesn't have a hope
Run for the hills, Netflix; there are two new video streaming sheriffs in town: Kmart and Sears. Yes, you read that right. The Sears Holding Corporation, which operates both companies, has started... more
Run for the hills, Netflix; there are two new video streaming sheriffs in town: Kmart and Sears. Yes, you read that right. The Sears Holding Corporation, which operates both companies, has started... more
Netflix increases Canadian Content offerings
It looks like all of Shaw’s bellyaching about Netflix not observing Canadian Content regulations — despite not being a truer broadcaster — are all for naught. The streaming movie... more
It looks like all of Shaw’s bellyaching about Netflix not observing Canadian Content regulations — despite not being a truer broadcaster — are all for naught. The streaming movie... more
In defence of Canadian Content laws
Yesterday, I wrote a piece about how Shaw Cable had a beef with Netflix. They say that Netflix should be regulated by the CRTC, because, for all intents and purposes, Netflix is a broadcaster (in... more
Yesterday, I wrote a piece about how Shaw Cable had a beef with Netflix. They say that Netflix should be regulated by the CRTC, because, for all intents and purposes, Netflix is a broadcaster (in... more
Should the CRTC regulate Netflix?
Shaw Colmmunications is saying that the CRTC should regulate companies like Netflix that provide videos and movies over the Internet, even though Netflix is not a broadcaster. From The Globe and... more
Shaw Colmmunications is saying that the CRTC should regulate companies like Netflix that provide videos and movies over the Internet, even though Netflix is not a broadcaster. From The Globe and... more
News in Short: iTunes sells half a million Beatles albums in first week; Netflix hikes subscription cost
Apple sells 450,000 Beatles albums in one week In jus one week, Apple sold nearly half a million Beatles albums through its iTunes digital store. The legendary band was launched, after years of... more
Apple sells 450,000 Beatles albums in one week In jus one week, Apple sold nearly half a million Beatles albums through its iTunes digital store. The legendary band was launched, after years of... more
From the ashes of their predecessors, the next generation of media giants arise
Originally published by TK Kwon in The Other Press. The year is 1997, there is a VCR in almost every home and new to the scene is the highly sought after DVD. After the failure of Laserdisc in the... more
Originally published by TK Kwon in The Other Press. The year is 1997, there is a VCR in almost every home and new to the scene is the highly sought after DVD. After the failure of Laserdisc in the... more
Cineplex to offer Canadians new movie download service
Cineplex, Canada's cinema titan, is expanding its horizons - and stepping on Netflix's toes. Cineplex Galaxy is launching a new digital service that will enable consumers to download movies from... more
Cineplex, Canada's cinema titan, is expanding its horizons - and stepping on Netflix's toes. Cineplex Galaxy is launching a new digital service that will enable consumers to download movies from... more
From Google and Apple to Rogers and Bell... Which streaming video service is right for you?
2010 has seen online video streaming become considerably more mainstream in Canada than most expected a year or two past. With Netflix freshly launched here, in addition to Bell's new service, plus... more
2010 has seen online video streaming become considerably more mainstream in Canada than most expected a year or two past. With Netflix freshly launched here, in addition to Bell's new service, plus... more
Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 to offer disc-free Netflix content streaming
Down with discs! Greg Peter, vice president of product development at Netflix, announced via the Netflix blog today that with the Wii and PS3, "you’ll be able to watch movies and... more
Down with discs! Greg Peter, vice president of product development at Netflix, announced via the Netflix blog today that with the Wii and PS3, "you’ll be able to watch movies and... more
CBC interviews Netflix CEO Reed Hastings
The Canadian version of Netflix debuted in Canada Wednesday, and CBC.ca decided to interview founder and CEO Reed Hastings about the future of the service in Canada. Among the topics discussed... more
The Canadian version of Netflix debuted in Canada Wednesday, and CBC.ca decided to interview founder and CEO Reed Hastings about the future of the service in Canada. Among the topics discussed... more
Netflix embarrassed over actors exposed at Canada launch, apologizes
Netflix closed down a Toronto street today as part of an opulent launch to promote its highly anticipated Canadian release. But much of the crowd consisted of actors, who were paid to be... more
Netflix closed down a Toronto street today as part of an opulent launch to promote its highly anticipated Canadian release. But much of the crowd consisted of actors, who were paid to be... more
Zip.ca executive: Netflix is going to expand our market
As reported earlier today, Netflix has launched its online streaming service in Canada. You would think that this market-entry would be cause for concern for Zip.ca, Canada's largest DVD... more
As reported earlier today, Netflix has launched its online streaming service in Canada. You would think that this market-entry would be cause for concern for Zip.ca, Canada's largest DVD... more
Netflix shuts down John Street in Toronto in prep for Canada launch tomorrow
It's expected that Netflix will officially launch in Canada tomorrow. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings will reportedly be speaking in Toronto tomorrow to launch the company's streaming service in... more
It's expected that Netflix will officially launch in Canada tomorrow. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings will reportedly be speaking in Toronto tomorrow to launch the company's streaming service in... more
Co-founder of Microsoft is suing Facebook, Google, Apple, eBay, and more
Paul Allen, a co-founder of Microsoft (but has since left), has filed lawsuits against AOL, Apple, eBay, Facebook, Netflix, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples, Yahoo and YouTube (owned by... more
Paul Allen, a co-founder of Microsoft (but has since left), has filed lawsuits against AOL, Apple, eBay, Facebook, Netflix, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples, Yahoo and YouTube (owned by... more
Why wireless and digital media competition is dying in Canada
Netflix enters Canada and Rogers responds by lowering data levels. WIND Mobile, Mobilicity and Public Mobile enter the Canadian wireless marketplace and Rogers announces Chatr Wireless. One... more
Netflix enters Canada and Rogers responds by lowering data levels. WIND Mobile, Mobilicity and Public Mobile enter the Canadian wireless marketplace and Rogers announces Chatr Wireless. One... more
The Netflix Invasion: Has the time come to buy gravestones for our local video stores?
One month away from the shuttering of his Rent-A-Flick video rental store, Amir Sharafali reflects on the industry shift. “The movie business will always be around; it’s just the way... more
One month away from the shuttering of his Rent-A-Flick video rental store, Amir Sharafali reflects on the industry shift. “The movie business will always be around; it’s just the way... more
Netflix entry into Canada triggers Rogers to trim its services, but not its prices
Good companies will always offer you "more for less." But in the case of Rogers Communications, they're charging you more for less. Canada's country's second-biggest Internet provider is lowering... more
Good companies will always offer you "more for less." But in the case of Rogers Communications, they're charging you more for less. Canada's country's second-biggest Internet provider is lowering... more
Netflix will cross border to Canada this year
Netflix announced today that it will be expanding its online subscription video-on-demand service to Canadians this fall and delivering movies and TV episodes to televisions and computers North... more
Netflix announced today that it will be expanding its online subscription video-on-demand service to Canadians this fall and delivering movies and TV episodes to televisions and computers North... more