Here's What Kind Of Movies Netflix Wants To Focus On Going Forward
Netflix recently underwent a big change with movie boss Scott Stuber leaving the company and Dan Lin taking over as the top boss for the streaming giant's film division. Right away, Lin cut 15 jobs and restructured the movie division, and now we've learned more about how Lin plans to shake things up as the company looks to the future.
According to The New York Times, Lin's mandate at Netflix is to "improve the quality" of its movie releases and produce a "wide spectrum of films" at different budget levels to help create more content that can appeal to Netflix's subscriber base. Another big change is that Netflix is changing how it pays filmmakers--"no more enormous upfront deals," the NYT reported.
Whereas Netflix previously focused on volume--in 2021, it released a new film every week--Lin's aim is to make Netflix's films "better, cheaper, and less frequent," the report said. Sources also told the site that Lin is asking his team to be more proactive and seek to develop their own content instead of waiting for producers and agents to reach out to make a deal.
Continue Reading at GameSpotDate: | |
Tag: | Netflix |
Topics
Filter
-
TikTok Isn't Going Away---at Least Not Yet. Here's What to Know.
The Chinese owner will have up to a year to sell the app. If it doesn’t, then TikTok will be banned in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
Millions to see broadband bills go up in May: Here’s why, and what’s next
Millions of Americans who have been receiving discounted internet and phone service over the last few years are about to see their bills increase as a federal program runs out of funding.The Hill - Politics -
College protesters want their schools to divest from ties to Israel. Here's what that means.
In addition to a cease-fire in Gaza, protesters on college campuses across the country are calling on their schools to divest from all financial support of Israel.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
‘Get up and go again’: Carter turns focus to league after Chelsea’s European exit
Defender rues ‘lack of tactical awareness’ in Barcelona defeatChelsea resume WSL title bid against Liverpool on WednesdayJess Carter believes Chelsea have “no choice” but to regroup quickly after their Champions League semi-final heartbreak.. Emma ...The Guardian - World -
What on earth is going on with Scottish politics?
Humza Yousaf says he won’t resign ahead of a confidence voteBBC News - Top stories -
Where Giants go from here after Snell lands on injured list
Here's how the Giants plan to move forward after placing starting pitcher Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Venice entry fee tickets go on sale. Here's how they work
Venice's long awaited entry fee for day trippers launched on April 25. Here's how to pay, and how to claim an exemption if you're staying in the city.CNN - Top stories -
Need to start saving for retirement? Here are 5 easy ways to get going.
One of the most important aspects of financial fitness is planning for retirement, and a crucial fact about retirement planning is that the earlier you start doing it, the easier it is to reach your goals.MarketWatch - Business -
Venice entry fee tickets go on sale. Here's how they work
Venice's long awaited entry fee for day trippers launched on April 25. Here's how to pay, and how to claim an exemption if you're staying in the city.CNN - Top stories -
Kindness 101: Modesty
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Kindness 101," Steve Hartman and his children share stories built around kindness and character and the people who've mastered those qualities. Today's lesson is modesty. This week, we meet a hero cowboy who sprang ...CBS News - Top stories
More from GameSpot
-
All Monsters In Content Warning
Content Warning is a co-op horror game all about filming scary things and uploading those videos online to get famous. While there are aspects of Content Warning that are colorful and light-hearted, the monsters lurking in the Old World can be ...GameSpot - Tech -
FX's The Veil Shows Two Government Agents Arguing Over A Cell Phone In A New Clip
FX's The Veil takes the audience into the world of international espionage on a personal and global scale. The series follows CIA agent Imogen Salter (Elisabeth Moss), who is tasked with taking Adilah El Idrissi (Yumna Marwan) on a trip from ...GameSpot - Tech -
Star Wars Figures, Games, And Apparel Steeply Discounted In GameStop's Star Wars Day Sale
May 4, aka Star Wars Day, is this upcoming weekend. In honor of the pop cultural celebration, GameStop is holding a Star Wars Day sale all week, discounting numerous games and collectibles available online and in-store. See all deals at ...GameSpot - Tech -
All Items In Content Warning: Flashlights, Mics, And Emotes
Content Warning is another co-op spooky game that has taken over Steam. In Content Warning, up to four people can venture down into the Old World in search of horrific monsters. Unlike other horror games, you won't be avoiding monsters, but ...GameSpot - Tech -
Fallout 76 Doesn't Have Cross-Play Because "It Wasn't Designed That Way" Says Todd Howard
Todd Howard, game director and executive producer for Bethesda Game Studios, recently explained why Fallout 76 doesn't have cross-play. According to Howard, the studio is looking into it, but "it wasn't designed that way from the beginning."The ...GameSpot - Tech