Google reportedly offered Netflix a special discount on Play Store fees

Jon Fingas

Google has been accused of playing favorites in treating Android app developers. The Verge reports that a recently unsealed consumer lawsuit against Google is being offered the company to make a “significantly reduced” cut in revenue from Netflix’s Play Store in an attempt to quell “the streaming giant’s displeasure.” Netflix, Spotify, and Tinder all reportedly … Read more

Netflix explores building an online hub around its original content

Igor Bonifacic

As the streaming space becomes more competitive every year, Netflix may be working on an online hub to highlight the strength of its original content. A customer survey by Protocol suggests the company is considering creating a platform called N-Plus. “N-Plus is a future online space where you can learn more about the Netflix shows … Read more

Former ‘Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood filming unscripted series for Netflix

Former 'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood filming unscripted series for Netflix

The former “Bachelor” star, who first publicly announced he was gay on Wednesday, is currently producing an unwritten series for the streaming service, according to a source with knowledge of the project. Netflix officials had no official comment. A representative from Underwood said he was unable to comment on the matter. The news comes the … Read more

Comcast may pull Universal movies from Netflix to boost its Peacock offering

Saqib Shah

The struggle for stability in the streaming era has led Hollywood studios to take the defensive. After licensing movies and shows to Netflix and Amazon, companies like Disney and WarnerMedia have torn their greatest attributes out of the competition to improve their own platforms. Not to be left behind, Comcast-owned NBCUniversal is reportedly considering a … Read more