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JUNE 17, 2020

Imagine Impact , the entertainment accelerator launched by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard to try and bring Silicon Valley-style mentorship and project development techniques to Hollywood, has inked a development deal with Netflix and is looking for submissions. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the agreement.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Netflix , the streaming movie and television service which has significant operations in the Los Angeles area, told its users over the weekend that it will be shutting down access to its service from Nintendo's venerable Wii gaming console. Netflix said that services on the console will only be available until January 31, 2019.

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MARCH 7, 2019

DivX , the streaming video software developer which was started in San Diego, has filed patent infringement lawsuits against both Netflix and Hulu , accusing the firms of usings its video streaming intellectual property. Netflix (court case number 2:2019-cv-01602) and DIVX, LLC et al (court case number 2:2019-cv-01606).

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

Online movie streaming service Netflix has stolen back an executive from Los Angeles-based Scopely, to head up its human resources and talent management efforts. Neal is a veteran of Netflix, having served Vice President Talent and Talent Acquisition at the company from 2006 until 2013; she later was VP of Talent at Coursera.

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AUGUST 7, 2017

Netflix , the online television streaming and entertainment company, said Monday morning that it has acquired Millarworld , the comic book publisher behind such characters as Kick-Ass, Kingsman, and Old Man Logan. Netflix, which has significant operations in the Los Angeles area, did not disclose financial details of the acquisition.

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

Netflix , the online streaming movie service operator, is planning to boost its content acquisition and production, via a $2.0 Netflix has major content production operations in Los Angeles, along with a significant number of employees. According to Netflix, it is proposing a $2.0 According to Netflix, it is proposing a $2.0

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The Los Angeles offices of online movie streaming service Netflix were briefly locked down late Thursday afternoon, after a disgruntled, recently fired employee allegedly said he had a gun and was in the company's parking lot. The man apparently had been fired on Wednesday from Netflix. READ MORE>>.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Glendale-based ServiceTitan , the developer of home service business management software, says this morning that it has named David Burt, former NetFlix Vice President of Content Planning & Analysis and Co-Head of Corporate Development as its new Chief Financial Officer--as the appears poised for an IPO.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Streaming entertainment provider Netflix is boosting its consumer products efforts out of its Los Angeles office, saying on Tuesday that it has tapped a Disney Parks veteran as its new global products head.

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JANUARY 7, 2019

Sunday, January 13, 2019 -- brunchwork w/ Netflix and Backstage Capital. You're invited to an unforgettable brunch with Netflix Originals Launch Strategy, Product Innovation Victoria Young and Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton. Enjoy a fireside chat with Victoria and Arlan curated connections, a business challenge and pitch off.

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Burbank-based Disney is taking aim at streaming giant Netflix , with an aggressive effort to sign up people for its upcoming Disney+ service.

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APRIL 23, 2018

Netflix , the provider of online streaming services which has major operations in Los Angeles, is planning to raise $1.5 Netflix said that the interest rate, redemption provisions, maturity date and other terms debt will be negotiated with its purchasers. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 6, 2018

Netflix --which has major operations in Los Angeles--is looking to acquired Los Angeles-based Regency Outdoor Advertising , according to a report on Friday. The report, from Reuters, says that Netflix has offered around $300M for Regency Outdoor. The report cited "people familiar with the matter." READ MORE>>.

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MAY 18, 2016

Netflix , which has major operations in Los Angeles, said today that a new, national survey has ranked its services more popular than even live, traditional television--at least, among those who have streamed a full length show online recently.

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JUNE 18, 2019

The surge of activity by such technology giants as Google , Amazon , and Netflix is completely reshaping the Los Angeles real estate market , according to a report from the Los Angeles Times, as those tech giants are jostling to acquire real estate in LA.

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JUNE 21, 2017

In an in depth interview with Variety, the company said that--despite paying a Bitcoin ransom worth $50,000 to those hackers--those hackers released 10 episodes of the Netflix online. The hackers also apparently got away with other content from Netflix, ABC, CBS and Disney. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

By now you probably know that Netflix is splitting its business into two parts: its digital streaming business (retains the name Netflix) and its DVD mailing business, which was its original business (to be called Qwikster). With nearly 25 million customers using Netflix it’s clear that everyone will have an opinion on this.

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AUGUST 28, 2015

Internet video streaming and rental service Netflix is in a major expansion in Hollywood, and has signed a lease fo 200,052 square feet on the Sunset Corridor, the company said Thursday. Netflix already has major operations in the Los Angeles area.

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JUNE 8, 2017

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 -- Netflix Data: From Script to Screen. Ever wonder how Netflix leverages data and analytics to influence the shows and content they create? Hear it straight from Netflix's LA-based content data team themselves. See [link] (more)

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MAY 13, 2014

Wall was most recently at Netflix, as part of that company''s global creative team. Hulu said wall had headed up the Netflix "Watch Responsibly" compaign, plus campaigns for "House of Cards," "Orange is the New Black," "Arrested Development," and "Hemlock Grove". hulu marketing streaming executive television netflix'

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Online video streaming service Netflix --which has significant operations in Los Angeles--opened up its service in Cuba on Monday, one of the first companies back into the country after President Barack Obama''s move to re-establish diplomatic ties with the Communist country. Netflix will charge $7.99 a month for the service.

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JULY 6, 2016

Netflix , the television and movie-streaming service which has significant operations in Los Angeles, and The CW Network said last night that they are in a new, multi-year content licensing relationship. The two said that the new agreement between the two allows Netflix to remain the exclusive, U.S.

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JUNE 6, 2016

Online movie and television streaming provider Netflix , which has significant operations in Los Angeles, is launching its first, ever original series from the country of India. Netflix said today that it is filming a new, Netflix original series, based on the novel Sacred Games, by Indian author Vikram Chandra. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

Netflix as a service has always prided itself on movie recommendations that are tailored specifically to you plus user ratings on the quality of films. Netflix needs to segment their customers and charge each what is appropriate. Perhaps they should have just created business units called: Netflix DVD & Netflix Streaming.

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MAY 13, 2013

Netflix and the Walt Disney Company announced this morning that the two have reached a deal to bring live action and animated films from Disney to Netflix customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. netflix ireland disney international content video licensing hollywood' READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 12, 2013

Beverly Hills-based Hasbro Studios , the content division of toy maker Hasbro, and streaming media provider Netflix said Thursday that the two are in an expanded, multi-year programming agreement. hasbro netflix content streaming video hollywood' Financial details of the content deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 16, 2018

Netflix subscribers up, stock prices down; Google gets is cloud online in L.A.; Musk tweet could bring libel charge

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AUGUST 4, 2015

Movie rental and streaming service Netflix said Tuesday afternoon that it will provide unlimited maternity and paternity leave to its employees, during the first year after a child's birth or adoption. Netflix says it already has "unlimited time off" for its employees. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 20, 2015

Online video service Netflix said Tuesday that it will start streaming The Interview , the latest online streaming service to offer up the title. Netflix announced the move on its Q4 earnings call Tuesday, saying it will offer up The Interview to U.S. and Canadian subscribers on Saturday. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 9, 2013

Culver City-based digital entertainment service provider M-GO --a joint venture of DreamWorks Animation and Technicolor--announced Thursday that its digital entertainment service has rolled out on Vizio smart TVs and Internet appliances, allowing users to see new movies and TV shows, ahead of Netflix. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 9, 2017

is pulling all of its movies from Netflix , the studio said on Tuesday, and plans to launch its very own, video streaming service. Burbank-based Walt Disney Co.

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AUGUST 31, 2015

Los Angeles-based streaming television site Hulu scored a major win this weekend, and has inked a deal with television network Epix , after Netflix said it would not renew and existing deal with Epix for its content. Epix--known for its Hollywood movie lineup--is a joint venture of MGM, Lions Gate Entertainment, and Paramount. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

Online video streaming service Netflix , in a dramatic reversal, said this morning that it will not be splitting the company into two, and will continue to offer both DVDs by mail and streaming movies. However, Starz told Netflix in September that it will stop providing those video rights next February. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

ad costs drop; Netflix totals 130 million subscribers J2 Global announces five acquisitions; Snap Inc.

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JANUARY 20, 2015

Both Netflix , which has a substantial operation in Los Angeles, and Los Angeles-based Hulu are both considering an expansion into the hotel entertainment market, in a test with Marriott International , according to a report this morning. netflix hulu marriott streaming video television demand' READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 27, 2018

Netflix stock rises again; ATTN: adds Surovell; SpaceX works toward crewed launch

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

Airforce; Snap’s 2019 goals analyzed; “phishing” scam targets Netflix consumers. SpaceX lands $29 million from the U.S.

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