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This week, Megan Rose Dickey joins us to discuss Season 6 of Orange Is The New Black. We also cover Netflix's pickup of an Andy Serkis-directed version Animal Farm, the streamer's plans for a Madam CJ Walker series starring Octavia Spencer, and the ongoing troubles at MoviePass. Links: [Netflix Acquires George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’; Andy Serkis Directs & Matt Reeves Produces][1] [Octavia Spencer to Star in ‘Madam C.J. Walker’ on Netflix][2] [MoviePass will raise prices to $15 a month while limiting access to blockbuster films][3] [1]:https://deadline.com/2018/08/animal-farm-andy-serkis-directs-netflix-george-orwell-matt-reeves-1202438261/ [2]:https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/30/arts/television/octavia-spencer-madam-cj-walker-netflix.html [3]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/31/moviepass-will-raise-prices-to-15-a-month-while-limiting-access-to-blockbuster-films/

This week, Sarah Perez joins us to review Castle Rock, the new Stephen King-inspired show on Hulu. We also discuss James Gunn's firing from Guardians of the Galaxy and Discovery's plans for a streaming service of its very own. Links [James Gunn fired from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’ after offensive tweets resurface][1] [Discovery may launch its own streaming service, too][2] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/20/james-gunn-fired-from-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-after-offensive-tweets-resurface/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/27/discovery-may-launch-its-own-streaming-service-too/

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater to review Nanette, a comedy special from Hannah Gadsby that challenges the format of your standard comedy special — while still being pretty funny itself. We also discuss this year's Emmy nominations, which saw Netflix overtake HBO with the nominations. Links [For the first time, Netflix tops HBO for most Emmy nominations][1] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/12/netflix-emmy-nominations/

This week, we're joined by Greg Kumparak to argue about some of the big movies of the spring and summer, including A Quiet Place, Solo, The Incredibles 2, Ocean's 8 and Avengers: Infinity War. Also covered: The new superhero-centric streaming service from DC Entertainment and Apple's subscriptions plans. Links: [DC Entertainment opens sign ups for its streaming and digital comics service][1] [Apple could bundle TV, music and news in a single subscription][2] [‘Solo’ is a serviceable Star Wars story][3] [‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is an overstuffed adventure with a terrific villain][4] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/28/dc-universe/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/28/apple-could-bundle-tv-music-and-news-in-a-single-subscription/ [3]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/22/solo-is-a-serviceable-star-wars-story/ [4]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/24/avengers-infinity-war-is-an-overstuffed-adventure-with-a-terrific-villain/

This week, we're joined by Jon Shieber to review the new Netflix romantic comedy "Set It Up." We also discuss the latest streaming video news, including Instagram's big product announcement, plus Apple's decision to pick up "Little America" and partner with Sesame Workshop. Links: [Instagram launches IGTV app for creators, 1-hour video uploads][1] [Apple picks up the immigrant anthology series ‘Little America’ for its streaming service][2] [Sesame Workshop will produce children’s shows for Apple][3] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/20/igtv/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/20/apple-picks-up-the-immigrant-anthology-series-little-america-for-its-streaming-service/ [3]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/20/sesame-workshop-apple/

We're joined by Henry Pickavet, editorial director at TechCrunch and co-host of the CTRL+T podcast, to discuss the second season of Netflix's Queer Eye revival. We also look at the ramifications of AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner going through — and at whether or not Netflix is moving into gaming. Links: [AT&T completes its acquisition of Time Warner][1] [Comcast bids $65B for Fox assets, setting the stage for a fight with Disney][2] [Netflix is adding an interactive ‘Minecraft’ story to its lineup, denies entry into gaming][3] [1]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/15/att-completes-its-acquisition-of-time-warner/ [2]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/13/comcast-bids-65b-for-fox/ [3]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/13/netflix-is-adding-an-interactive-minecraft-story-to-its-lineup-denies-entry-into-gaming/

This week, we're joined by Lucas Matney to discuss Arrested Development's new season (well, the first half of the new season) and whether or not the recent controversy affects our perspective on the show. Plus, we look at Amazon's decision to revive The Expanse after it was canceled. Links: [The Boys of Arrested Development][1] [‘The Expanse’ finds a new home on Amazon Prime][2] [1]: https://slate.com/culture/2018/05/arrested-development-interview-the-cast-is-a-boys-club.html [2]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/26/the-expanse-finds-a-new-home-on-amazon-prime/

This week, we're joined by Megan Rose Dickey to discuss the new season of the Netflix series 'Dear White People.' We also talk about Netflix's ambitious originals schedule for the rest of the year, Amazon's upcoming show from Jordan People and the fact that Megan has never seen The Godfather. Links: [Netflix exec says 85 percent of new spending will go towards original content][1] [Amazon picks up Nazi-hunting series produced by Jordan Peele][2] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/14/netflix-original-content-spending/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/17/amazon-studios-jordan-peele/

This week, we're joined by Brian Heater to review The Rain, a Danish Netflix series that sees the world's water supply infected with a deadly disease. We also discuss Hulu's upcoming shows, the departure of HBO's old catalogue from Amazon Prime, and our hopes for the new Star Wars movie Solo. Links: [Hulu passes 20 million subscribers, will finally offer offline viewing][1] [Hulu’s upcoming shows include ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and a Blumhouse horror anthology][2] [All HBO Shows Are Leaving Amazon Prime in 2018][3] ['What We Do in the Shadows' TV Series From Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi a Go at FX][4] [Here’s the new trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story][5] [1]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/02/hulu-passes-20-million-subscribers-will-finally-offer-offline-viewing/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/02/hulu-newfronts/ [3]:http://www.vulture.com/2017/05/hbo-shows-amazon-prime-deal-ending-2018.html [4]:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/what-we-do-shadows-tv-series-jemaine-clement-taika-waititi-a-go-at-fx-1108435 [5]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/08/heres-the-new-trailer-for-solo-a-star-wars-story/

This week, we're joined by our colleague Sarah Perez to discuss our initial impressions of "The Handmaid's Tale" Season 2. We also cover Netflix's lineup for May, expansion plans for CBS All Access, and Marvel's most crossover-y crossover yet, "Avengers: Infinity War." Links: [Netflix has a lot of original content coming in May][1] [CBS All Access arrives in Canada to kick off international expansion efforts][2] [‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is an overstuffed adventure with a terrific villain][3] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/25/netflix-has-a-lot-of-original-content-coming-in-may/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/23/cbs-all-access-arrives-in-canada-to-kick-off-international-expansion-efforts/ [3]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/24/avengers-infinity-war-is-an-overstuffed-adventure-with-a-terrific-villain/

This week, we review Netflix's new version of "Lost in Space" and weigh in on Steven Spielberg's movie based on "Ready Player One." We also discuss AT&T's hints at a cheaper streaming package, the new ESPN+, and Amazon's latest sci-fi adaptation. Links: [Nostalgia eats itself in ‘Ready Player One’][1] [AT&T CEO says a new $15-per-month, sports-free streaming service is launching in a few weeks][2] [ESPN launches its streaming service ESPN+][3] [Amazon is developing a TV show based on William Gibson’s ‘The Peripheral’][4] [1]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/01/ready-player-one-review/ [2]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/20/att-ceo-says-a-new-15-per-month-sports-free-streaming-service-is-launching-in-a-few-weeks/ [3]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/12/espn-plus-launch/ [4]:https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/17/amazon-william-gibson/

This week, we review Netflix's revival of "Queer Eye," which transplants the surprisingly moving makeover series to Georgia. We also discuss MoviePass' acquisition of Moviefone, as well as a lawsuit against the creators of "Stranger Things." Links: [MoviePass’ parent company acquires Moviefone][1] [‘Stranger Things’ Creators Matt and Ross Duffer Sued by Producer Who Says They Ripped off His Short Film][2] [1]: https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/05/moviepass-acquires-moviefone/ [2]: http://www.indiewire.com/2018/04/duffer-brothers-sued-ripping-off-stranger-things-charlie-kessler-1201948749/

This week we dive into the Netflix phenomenon that is Terrace House, focusing on the new series 'Opening New Doors' that's just been added. Also, why in the world is Netflix rebooting Carmen Sandiego? Links: Carmen Sandiego Netflix movie and series The Handmaid's Tale season 2 trailer Westworld season 2 trailer Apple original shows coming in March 2019

This week, your hosts Jordan Crook and Anthony Ha discuss "The Looming Tower," Hulu's fact-based series about the FBI and CIA investigations into Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda before the events of 9/11. We also talk about Amy Poehler's deal to direct and star in "Wine Country" for Netflix, the controversy over salaries on "The Crown" and the trailer for a new Netflix series about deadly rain. Links: Amy Poehler to Direct, Star in Netflix Comedy ‘Wine Country’ 'The Crown' Production Company Apologizes to Claire Foy, Matt Smith Over Pay Controversy There's a New Netflix Show About Killer Rain and Here's the Trailer

This week, we reviewed Marvel's Jessica Jones, season two on Netflix. Also, DC brings Ava DuVernay's fantatic vision to 'New Gods' and Hulu picks up a series from Reese Witherspoon. Plus, Jordan continues her very important history lesson regarding a galaxy far, far away. Links: Ava DuVernay for DC's New Gods Hulu wins new Reese Witherspoon show

We checked out Netflix's 90s throwback coming of age series Everything Sucks! It provoked a surprising reaction in some of us. Also, Netflix is talking to the Obamas about original programming and the Oscars apparently happened. Links: Netflix talking to Obamas re: series Jon Favreau making a Star Wars show Netflix technically wins an Oscar

Netflix has a doozy of a stinker on its hands with 'Mute,' the new original film created by 'Moon' and 'WarCraft' director Duncan Jones. Seperately, why is Netflix letting British people try to trick other British people into committing fake murder? Links: Netflix's The Push show looks awful Hulu has a mid-Olympics outage The Cheetos flavor movie

We (well two of us) saw Black Panther and couldn't contain our excitement so that became the second of two reviews this week, including Netflix's Babylon Berlin. Also Darrell goes into even more detail about his deep, deep hatred of television's James Corden. Links: Marvel's 'Black Panther' TC review Ryan Murphy's Netflix deal Carpool Karaoke sadly renewed at Apple

This week, we review 'The Cloverfield Paradox,' the science fiction/horror film that Netflix released right after the Super Bowl. We also discuss Amazon's just-announced Western starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Apple's immigrant-focused series from Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, and the latest update in the Logan Paul saga. Links: Arnold Schwarzenegger To Topline ‘Outrider’ Western TV Series In Works At Amazon ‘Little America’ Immigrant Anthology Series In Works At Apple From ‘The Big Sick’ Writers, Lee Eisenberg & Alan Yang YouTube suspends ads on Logan Paul’s channels after “recent pattern” of behavior in videos Cloverfield Paradox review: Netflix combines every space scream

This week, we review the new Netflix series 'Altered Carbon." Also, YouTube TV's expansion and the growth of HBO Now leads to a broader discussion of cable unbundling and Jordan's ideal home video setup. Darrell also recounts an autonomous driving accident that he experienced earlier this week. Links: YouTube TV’s app arrives on Roku & Apple TV HBO's Online Channel Surpasses 5 Million U.S. Subscribers We were in an accident during an automated driving tech demo

This week, there's a lot in the news, including a bunch of Oscar nominations for streaming shows, and a mini-review of Black Lightning, a new CW superhero show. Also, we get into Ozark, Jason Bateman's Netflix original series. Links: Mudbound nabs Netflix some Oscar nominations The Tick and Sneaky Pete renewed Ozark on Netflix Farewell to Ursula Le Guin

You get a trio of power this week with Jordan, Darrell and Anthony all together to discuss Amazon original 'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams.' It's sort of like Black Mirror, but better AND worse. Also, thoughts on The Handmaid's Tale season 2 trailer. Links: The Handmaid's Tale returning April 25 to Hulu Obama on Letterman on Netflix Everything Sucks! trailer

This week, we reviewed Season 4 of Netflix's 'Black Mirror," debating which episodes we loved and which ones fell short. We also discussed Hulu's growth in 2017 and the latest developments in the Logan Paul controversy. Links: Hulu reached more than 17M subscribers and $1B in ad revenue last year Hulu’s next big update will include a new Live TV guide, plus personalization improvements YouTube drops Logan Paul from Google Preferred and puts his Originals on hold YouTube offers non-apology over Logan Paul controversy

This week, a lot of the news in streaming content focused on Bright, Netflix's big budget original film starring Will Smith. It broke records for Netflix viewership, but critics hated it. We have our own thoughts. Also YouTuber Logan Paul screwed up, no question, but why? Also, Bright already has a sequel in the works, but is there any chance it can actually be a truly great movie? Links: Bright sequel planned at Netflix Bright had 11 million viewers in 3 days Logan Paul sorry for terrible judgement Logan Paul video passed YouTube content moderation Apple's Octavia Spencer project

We're pretty laser-focused on Star Wars: The Last Jedi (lasers, get it?) this week, since Anthony saw a press screening and Darrell has already seen it not once, but twice – with very different results. Besides our TLJ review, we also talk about Netflix's very bad Bright reviews and Apple's new space TV series. Links: Apple's Ronald D. Moore space series 'Bright' reviews round-up Anthony's Star Wars: The Last Jedi review The Last Jedi should end the Star Wars franchise

This week, a cloud hangs over the podcast in the form of the death of net neutrality at the hands of bonkers FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. In happier news, we imagine all the wonderful Marvel Universe possibilities that come with Disney's Fox acquisition. And we review Netflix original film Mudbound. Links: Disney acquires Fox TV and film business FCC kills net neutrality Mudbound on Netflix

This week, we review the original Netflix limited series Godless, a cowboy western with a lot going for it. Also, we talk about whether House of Cards will return, the new Avengers: Infinity War trailer and Apple spending on original content. Links: House of Cards to resume season 6 production Apple spending projected to reach $4.2 billion on original content by 2022 Avengers: Infinity War trailer

This week, it's a very special Thanksgiving episode – you can give thanks that we only went about half the time we usually do. But we cover Amazon's Lord of the Rings prequel series and a review of Netflix's The Punisher. Is a show about guns and an extremely violent psychotic murdering people something we can still actually enjoy, in this day and age? Also, how does Joe Bernthal manage to grunts so consistently and convincingly?

Lord of the Rings as a streaming TV series? It might happen. Also, Netflix is releasing a comic book with Mark Millar, and Harry Potter is getting its very own Pokémon Go. Plus, we enjoy an early look at Marvel's Runaways, coming to Hulu later this month. We also get into some off-topic chat around the Now You See Me film franchise, the land down under, Peaky Blinders and more. Plus, more of that incorrect pronunciation you've come to expect and love from us.

This week, we marathoned Stranger Things 2 to share our thoughts on the follow-up to the Netflix hit at length. Also, we both watched Thor, and The Twilight Zone getting revived for CBS All Access. We also discuss Kevin Spacey, the allegations against the actor, and the timeline of those coming forward with stories about his bad behavior. Plus, what will it mean for Netflix's original premiere streaming hit, House of Cards, and its planned spin-offs? Links: Thor: Ragnarok review The Twilight Zone reboot coming to CBS All Access Kevin Spacey and House of Cards at Neflix House of Cards employees accuse Spacey

With Halloween almost here, we offer our recommendations on horror movies worth watching on Netflix and other streaming services. Plus, we discuss new details about Apple's original content strategy, new funding for Netflix, and the renewal of "Star Trek: Discovery." With guest host Brian Heater! Links: Apple’s Billion-Dollar Bet on Hollywood Is the Opposite of Edgy Netflix is raising $1.6B in debt as its content costs balloon CBS renews ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ for a second season

We couldn't resist talking about the travesty that is Marvel's Inhumans on ABC, one fo the worst television shows of all time. Also, plenty to discuss between Amazon's Roy Price drama, its neverending spending and The Punisher's release date. With The Punisher, the release and reception of Netflix's latest Marvel show raises questions around how gun violence is portrayed in media, and it's a conflicting topic. Also, Netflix is spending increasing cash on originals, but can it keep competitors off its heels. And the next Star Wars spin-off has a title, but is it a good one? Links: Roy Price departs Amazon Studios Netflix original content spending increases Nielsen starts including Netflix TV ratings The Punisher gets a release date Solo: A Name for a Movie

This week, we check out Netflix's Noah Baumbach film starring Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Dustin Hoffman. Also, Movies Anywhere? You must be joking. And Hollywood's biggest bad guy is bad for streaming, too. We also dive into some of the fallout the streaming media world is seeing from Harvey Weinstein's ongoing collapse, specifically around Apple and Amazon programming plans. And we get into a form of movie viewing we don't normally indulge on this show: Watching them in theatres. Plus, Apple could be doing a new series with Steven Spielberg. Links: Movies Anywhere Apple's Elvis series dead following Weinstein bomb Apple could bring back 'Amazing Stories' Watch the new trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi

We watched Nick Kroll's Big Mouth animated Netflix comedy this week. Plus, we have thoughs on Netflix's price increase, Amazon's big name sci-fi adaptations, Roku's new hardware, DisneyNow and more. Also, famed Disney producer Jeffrey Katzenberg has a plan to build a streaming company on chunks of 10 minute content, and we're still watching Star Trek: Discovery and it's got some good early monster action. Plus, next week we're hoping to check out an Adam Sandler movie that actually... looks good? Links: Amazon's Snow Crash plans Roku's new streaming hardware lineup Jeffrey Katzenberg seeks $2 billion Netflix prices are going up DisneyNow details

This week is all about Star Trek: Discovery! Well not all about it, but we talk a lot about the new show since we're both very excited about Star Trek's return to television. Also, Amazon's new 4K Fire TV and Echo devices. We cover plenty more news, too, including Google Assistant coming to Android TV via the Nvidia Shield, 30 Rock finding a new streaming home at Hulu and Amazon handling its own theatrical distribution duties going forward. And... a fish. Links for this week: Amazon's Echo fest A smart fish for your smart home YouTube removed from Echo Show Amazon the movie distributor 30 Rock on Hulu Anthony on Star Trek: Discovery

This week, we're live from TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2017, where we spoke to Ben Ketai, creator of Crackle's Chosen and StartUp, as well as Eric Berger, Sony Pictures Television EVP and GM of Crackle. We also covered the news, including The Handmaid's Tale cleaning up at the Emmys, and the imminent release of the first new Star Trek TV in a decade. Dive into the atmospheric audio of a busy convention venue – complete with someone firing off a confetti cannon at some point during our news segment! Links: Eric Berger on Twitter Crackle's StartUp on Twitter Hulu's big Emmy win Netflix and HBO Emmy performance Star Trek Discovery preview

The big fall Apple event was this week, so that sucked up a lot of the air in terms of news. But the Apple TV 4K is interesting from an original content perspective, so we talk about its impact. Also, Amazon Prime Video's strategy shift and we review American Vandal, Netflix's Making a Murderer-style mockumentary. Amazon has also revealed some big-time talent coming to its programming, including critically acclaimed director Wong Kar-wai, and comedians Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph. But Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos also appears to be exerting more control over what content makes the cut. Links for this episode: Amazon Studios orders Wong-kar Wai drama New Apple TV 4K details iTunes gets 4K movies Apple TV to get live sports American Vandal official site

This week, we talk about the big news that Apple and Amazon are competing with movie studios for James Bond rights. Also, Disney will indeed bring its Marvel and Star Wars movies exclusively to its own streaming service. Plus, we review Little Evil, a Netflix original film starring Adam Scott. Also on tap: Roku creates its own ad-supported movie streaming channel, and Spotify teams up with Hulu to bring in the student subscriptions. Further reading for this week's episode: Apple and Amazon bid for 007 rights Disney says it'll stream Star Wars and Marvel exclusively Spotify and Hulu team up Roku now streams free ad-supported movies Don't become cable, streaming media

This week, we watched season 1 of The Tick on Amazon Prime Video and we have thoughts. Also, we talk about Hulu's live TV offering and The CW, home to amazing bad DC shows. Plus, the Seinfeld Netflix project, Facebook Watch and hardboiled Victorian faerie detectives. Anthony is a Hulu fan, and Darrell is a hater of anything other people like, specifically calling out Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno this week. Also what's the deal with airplane food? Here are some links to check out for this week's episode: DC's Teen Titans show casts its Dick Grayson Netflix's Seinfeld special trailer Amazon Prime's noir fantasy lands Cara Delevingne Hulu Live TV gets The CW

This week, we wrap up our review of Marvel's The Defenders. Did we like it? Hard to say, really. But first, all the streaming content news from this past week, including Snapchat doing original shows, Stranger Things getting a third season before the second even airs, Lady Gaga's Netflix documentary, plus h3h3 and the YouTube reaction videos legal win. We also take a detour into Joss Whedon's big domestic drama, talk about Bojack coming back to Netflix with a new trailer, and the forthcoming Steven Soderbergh Netflix cowboy western mini-series featuring Jeff Daniels in the lead role. Check out these related articles for more: First images from Steven Soderbergh's 'Godless' Lady Gaga's emotional documentary 'Five Foot Two' Nick Kroll's 'Wheels, Ontario' Degrassi High parody Netflix's 'Big Mouth' clips Stranger Things back for season 3 Bojack's back

This week, we got to check out The Defenders, the latest Netflix/Marvel series. Also, Apple's going to spend $1 billion on original content next year – what's up with that? Plus, Netflix signs hitmaker Shonda Rhimes away from Disney's ABC. Scandalous! Also, Netflix is getting a romcom starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. We also talk about how Apple's budget compares to those of existing original content giants like Amazon Prime Video, HBO and Netflix. And why Ava DuVernay says that Netflix is a great place for diverse creators. Also, Darrell accidentally calls legendary actress Sigourney Weaver by another, less flattering name. Check out these related articles on TechCrunch and Jezebel: The last trailer for Marvel's The Defenders ShondaLand heads to Netflix Apple's $1 billion budget for original content Ali Wong and Randall Park are making a rom-com for Netflix

On our very first episode, we discuss the Disney/Netflix split, Netflix courting Mark Millar and Amazon Prime doing a deal with The Walking Dead's Robert Kirman. This week's featured original content is the Netflix feature film Okja, from Snowpiercer director Bong Joon-ho. Are comics destined to become a valuable resource streaming media providers fight over in an attempt to create their own cinemactic universes? Is Mark Millar actually any good? What's a 'superpig' and do you want one? These are the Big Questions that hosts Anthony Ha and Darrell Etherington tackle on Episode 1 of TechCrunch's Original Content. Join us as we kick off a brand new exploration of the new face of media. Also, note that we both are old and therefore don't understand YouTube – but we sure can binge watch Netflix with the best of 'em.