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Netflix to lose Starz Play, more than 1,000 movies and TV shows
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Netflix to lose Starz Play, more than 1,000 movies and TV shows

File this under "First World Problems": on February 28, Starz will officially terminate its contract with Netflix, resulting in the… EJ Dickson   |   02.27.2012   |   Comments (3)
Netflix tries its hand at original programming with <em>Lilyhammer</em>
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Netflix tries its hand at original programming with Lilyhammer

Before the people behind Netflix bring us those new episodes of Arrested Development — at which point, if they are not terrible, I will forget… James Brady Ryan   |   01.3.2012   |   Comments (1)
When <em>Arrested Development</em> returns, it will be exclusively on Netflix
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When Arrested Development returns, it will be exclusively on Netflix

Likely in hopes of winning back its legions of still-disgruntled users, Netflix has struck a deal to finally, actually bring back Arrested… Virginia Smith   |   11.19.2011   |   Comments (5)
Netflix decides to ditch its poorly received "Qwikster" plan
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Netflix decides to ditch its poorly received "Qwikster" plan

And the Netflix scramble train just keeps on going! After consumers bristled at the price hike announced last July — which would bump up… James Brady Ryan   |   10.10.2011   |   Comments (1)
Unaired SNL sketch rips Netflix a new one
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Unaired SNL sketch rips Netflix a new one

As you no doubt know by now, Netflix has raised their prices by splitting their streaming and DVD-by-mail services into two separate, slightly… Jeff Mills   |   10.3.2011   |   Comments (12)
Netflix attempts to win back subscribers with lame new service Qwikster
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Netflix attempts to win back subscribers with lame new service Qwikster

In an effort to stop hemorrhaging customers after its already infamous sixty-percent price hike, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has sent out an email… Virginia Smith   |   09.19.2011   |   Comments (27)
A million people quit Netflix since yesterday's price hike
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A million people quit Netflix since yesterday's price hike

Since Netflix sent out that cursed email about two months ago warning us that their DVD and streaming service would cost $7.99 each instead of… Maura Hehir   |   09.16.2011   |   Comments (17)
Starz cuts ties with Netflix, means fewer movie options for you
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Starz cuts ties with Netflix, means fewer movie options for you

As if we needed another reason to be annoyed at Netflix (beyond the pesky price hikes, that is), we now have one. After failing to reach a new… Jessica Gentile   |   09.2.2011   |   Comments (7)
Watch: Jason Alexander seeks aid for the victims of the Netflix price hike
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Watch: Jason Alexander seeks aid for the victims of the Netflix price hike

In a new Funny or Die video that Christian Lander of Stuff White People Like could appreciate, Jason Alexander acts as celebrity spokesbeggar for… Jeff Mills   |   07.28.2011   |   Comments (6)
Netflix starts streaming <em>Mad Men</em>, tries to win back your love
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Netflix starts streaming Mad Men, tries to win back your love

Now that Netflix has alienated half its subscribers with a 60% price increase (depending on your plan), they need all the good news they can get… Peter Smith   |   07.26.2011   |   Comments (7)
Netflix announces price hike for subscribers
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Netflix announces price hike for subscribers

Netflix announced yesterday that it's raising prices by nearly sixty percent, and will be separating streaming and DVD subscriptions into two… Virginia Smith   |   07.13.2011   |   Comments (15)
Netflix to start streaming <em>Mad Men</em>
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Netflix to start streaming Mad Men

Now that we know we'll have to wait a year for new episodes of Mad Men, it's probably time to start obsessively rewatching the series and… Peter Smith   |   04.6.2011   |   Comments (5)
After streaming outage, Netflix wants to give you 23 cents
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After streaming outage, Netflix wants to give you 23 cents

Of course, you have to be a subscriber. On Tuesday night, Netflix's instant-streaming service was down for a short amount of time, meaning… James Brady Ryan   |   03.25.2011   |   Comments (6)
Netflix enters original programming sphere with David Fincher-Kevin Spacey series
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Netflix enters original programming sphere with David Fincher-Kevin Spacey series

Netflix has entered the original programming game by outbidding HBO and AMC, among others, for the rights to the dramatic series House of Cards… Jeff Mills   |   03.16.2011   |   Comments (2)
Warner Brothers will stream movies on Facebook in questionable attempt to unseat Netflix
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Warner Brothers will stream movies on Facebook in questionable attempt to unseat Netflix

Hey, film buffs! Starting today, you can stream the Warner Brothers hit The Dark Knight on Facebook for a mere 30 Facebook Credits, a made-up… Peter Smith   |   03.8.2011   |   Comments (1)