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Stranger Things saved the day after Netflix suffered a loss of nearly 1million subscribers, which could have been far worse had the popular Upside Down series not brought in more viewers. The streaming giant is facing a tough fight as more people quit their subscriptions between April and July this year, although, the loss was not as bad as Netflix had predicted. When asked what may have stopped subscriptions dropping even more, Netflix’s chief executive Reed Hastings admitted: ‘If there was a single thing, we might say Stranger Things.’ He added: ‘But again we’re talking about you know losing 1million instead of losing 2million so you know our excitement is tempered by the less less bad results,’ after praising ‘lots of titles, lots of viewing’ including programmes like Ozark . The company had predicted a loss of 2million subscribers, after reporting its first quarterly decline in more than a decade earlier this year of almost 200,000. Suspending service in Russia … [Read more...] about Stranger Things saves Netflix losing more subscribers after suffering a loss of nearly 1,000,000

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has quit using social media herself after copping so much negative heat online, she said. The actor was only 12 when she debuted as Eleven on popular Netflix series, Stranger Things back in 2016. Now 18, Brown says she has faced so much online hate and bullying she has decided to pull the plug on communicating via social media. “It’s really hard to be hated on when you don’t know who you are yet,” the actress shared in a new interview with Allure . READ MORE: Millie Bobby Brown criticises 'gross' social media reaction to her turning 18 Stranger Things came out 6 years ago: See the cast then and now Allow Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s Mediterranean vacation to inspire your next trip “It’s like, ‘What do they hate about me?’ Cause I don’t know who I am. It’s almost like, ‘Okay, I’m going to try being this today.’ [And then they say], ‘Oh, no, I hate that.’ ‘Okay. Forget that. I’m going to try being this today.’ … [Read more...] about Why Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has quit using social media

Disney+ has finally knocked Netflix off its streaming throne, gaining more subscribers than its arch-rival for the first time. Latest figures show the streaming giant has gained another 14.4 million subscribers, taking it to a total of 221.1 million. This has knocked Netflix back into second place with 220.67 million subscribers. Netflix began streaming back in 2007, while Disney+ only launched in 2019. Disney+ offers classic Disney movies, as well as Star Wars spin-offs including The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi, as well as Marvel offerings including Ms Marvel and WandaVision. Advertisement The lineup has proved a tough match for Netflix, which recently revealed it had lost nearly a million subscribers in the last quarter. One of Netflix's biggest successes to date is the Stranger Things franchise starring Millie Bobby Brown, currently airing its fourth season. Squid Games and Bridgerton were also stand-out hits. More on Disney … [Read more...] about Disney+ overtakes Netflix in race for subscribers

Disney Plus has overtaken Netflix with its number of streaming subscribers, after announcing it will launch an option with advertising later this year. The most recent quarter has seen 14.4million streaming subscribers join, pushing the total to 221million. According to FactSet polls, the 14.4million beats the 10million expected, after Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi and Marvel’s Ms Marvel was released. Meanwhile, Netflix has reached 220.7million subscribers, having announced a loss of another 1million . The streaming giant is facing a tough fight as more people quit their subscriptions between April and July this year, although, the loss was not as bad as Netflix had predicted. When asked what may have stopped subscriptions dropping even more, Netflix’s chief executive Reed Hastings admitted: ‘If there was a single thing, we might say Stranger Things.’ He added: ‘But again we’re talking about you know losing 1million instead of losing 2million so you … [Read more...] about Disney Plus beats Netflix with number of subscribers despite launching ads later this year

Judd Apatow and Joey Solloway. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images and Amanda Edwards/Getty Images It has now been nearly two weeks since 411 female, trans, and nonbinary television creators sent a letter to executives at major studios including Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery, urging them to establish clear health and safety policies for employees in anti-abortion states following the repeal of Roe v. Wade. The original letter demanded studios respond within ten days. Since then, nearly 600 male television writers signed their own letter supporting the demands for safe abortion access and care for pregnancy complications. Now, on August 10, nearly 400 directors added their own names to the cause, signing a statement of support backing the TV writers’ demands for safe, subsidized reproductive health-care access. According to The Hollywood Reporter , signatories include Alex Gibney, Alice Wu, Barry Jenkins, Catherine … [Read more...] about Nearly 400 Directors Join TV Writers to Demand Safe Abortion Access

Listen to the Stuff To Watch podcast by hitting the Play button below, or find it on podcast apps such as Apple or Spotify . REVIEW: It’s the comic-book adaptation many thought would never see the light of day. The one whose author once remarked that he would rather “no movie” made of it, rather than a “bad movie”. A project that, when first mooted, was being considered around the same time as Warren Beatty played Dick Tracy, Jennifer Connelly was dating The Rocketeer and production on the first big-budgeted Bat-sequel had hit the skids. But despite a more than three-decade wait and a change in format to, an initial, 10-part TV series, Netflix’s take on Neil Gaiman’s beloved The Sandman is an evocative, atmospheric and sumptuous-looking triumph. The opening salvo in a month of big-budgeted fantasy adventures – Neon’s House of the Dragon and Prime Video’s The Rings of Power are just weeks away from being unleashed – this has certainly set the bar high for those … [Read more...] about The Sandman: After 30 years of development hell, Netflix does Neil Gaiman proud

Musical Youth's drummer Frederick Waite Jr. has died aged 55. Frederick passed away on 20 July in Birmingham, with the band announcing his sad death on Thursday. No cause of death has been announced. Musical Youth wrote in a statement: "We are sad to announce the passing of Musical Youth’s drummer Frederick Waite Jr. Our thoughts go out to him and his family during this sad time. We have lost a musical legend, who inspired many young musicians over the last 40 years." The British-Jamaican reggae band formed in 1979 in Birmingham. The original band was made up of Frederick and his brother Patrick, who died aged 24 in 1993, as well as brothers Kelvin and Michael Grant, and Dennis Seaton. The band recorded two albums and earned a Grammy Award nomination. Musical Youth's drummer Frederick Waite Jr. has died aged 55 They are best remembered for their 1982 single "Pass the Dutchie", which was a number 1 around the world and featured more recently on Stranger Things. The … [Read more...] about Musical Youth star Frederick Waite Jr famous for drums on Pass the Dutchie dies aged 55

LEWIS Butler won't be able to escape the consequences of his actions for much longer. Next week in EastEnders , the character played by Aidan O'Callaghan is kidnapped at gunpoint and faces death. BBC One viewers have been hoping to see the former Prince Albert manager get comeuppance for raping Ben Mitchell (played by Max Bowden ) in May, 2022. Sadly, before anybody could be on to him, the Walford troublemaker had to go through hell, from watching his marriage with Callum Highway break down to a horrific overdose on the streets. Coming up, Ben is finally discharged from hospital after emotional recovery scenes but his father Phil ( Steve McFadden ) knows there's still along road ahead of him. As soap fans may remember, the Albert Square tough guy was told Ben was raped by Kathy Beale and he initially had the idea of getting revenge. More EastEnders stories WESTIE END Danniella Westbrook reveals new role with Love Island’s Jack … [Read more...] about EastEnders spoilers: Ben Mitchell’s rapist Lewis kidnapped at gunpoint

TOTTENHAM star Son Heung-min scored an absolute screamer in an amateur match in South Korea. Son is not expected to receive any official plaudits for his most recent stunner but he still managed to go viral. The forward reportedly turned up for an amateur match along with some other team-mates from South Korea's national team before linking up with Spurs for pre-season in his homeland this weekend. The difference in class was there for everyone to see as the 30-year-old absolutely dominated on the pitch. But the South Korean hero's brightest moment occurred when he casually picked the ball up in his own half. Son looked up and saw the opposing goalkeeper off his line and fired home with ease. Read More on Football GET YOUR GOSS Barcelona close in on Lewandowski, Messi DISAGREEMENT with Mbappe over Neymar WINNER WINNER Enter for chance to win Audi RS5 + £1,000 from just 71p with The Sun's code … [Read more...] about Watch Son Heung-min score outrageous goal from his own half after Tottenham ace turns up at amateur match in South Korea

Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde went from co-stars to a couple thanks to Don’t Worry Darling, and it’s safe to say the world has been obsessed with their relationship ever since. The couple met on the set of the movie, in which Harry, 28, stars as the lead role, and Olivia, 38, directed, and tried to keep their relationship under the radar initially. However, after the pair were spotted holding hands at Harry’s manager’s wedding, their secret romance ended up going public. The pair still remain tight-lipped about their personal life, but their relationship appears to be going from strength to strength. Here’s everything you need to know about Harry and Olivia’s romance: September 2020 Harry was announced to be joining the cast of Don’t Worry Darling – directed by Olivia – after Shia LaBeouf was reportedly sacked for allegedly clashing with the cast and crew. The pair are said to have got to know each other while working together, paving the way for their … [Read more...] about Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde dating timeline: All the info on their relationship so far