
Netflix’s Split Seasons May Have Peaked; Long Gaps Between Seasons May Be Here To Stay On Some Series: “Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder”
Netflix's split seasons trend may have peaked. Long gaps between seasons may be here to stay on some series: "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."
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Netflix Execs Say They Don’t Ask Filmmakers To Restate The Plot For People On Their Phones: “There Is No Such Principle”
Netflix execs say the streamer does not ask its creators to restate the plot of a film or series multiple times to help inattentive viewers keep up.
DeadlineNetflix Execs ‘Laughed’ at Claim the Streamer Demands Movies and TV Shows Restate Plot Points for Viewers: ‘There’s No Such Principle’
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Netflix Execs Say They're Not Really Asking Creatives to Repeat Plots
At a press conference on Wednesday, Netflix execs stressed that they're not really asking creatives to repeat TV and film plots.
Variety
Peter Friedlander Departing Netflix, Jinny Howe Upped to Head of U.S., Canada Scripted Series
Friedlander has been with the streamer since the first days of its push into original programming.
The Hollywood Reporter
Netflix's Peter Friedlander Exits as US Scripted TV Chief, Jinny Howe to Replace
Netflix's head of U.S. and Canadian scripted TV content Peter Friedlander is exiting his post after nearly 15 years with the streaming service.
Variety
Netflix Ups Jinny Howe To Head Of UCAN Scripted Series, Peter Friedlander Departs After 14 Years
Jinny Howe has been named Head of UCAN (US-Canada) Scripted Series. She will succeed Peter Friedlander, who will be leaving after almost 14 years.
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Netflix Head Of Drama Jinny Howe Promoted As Peter Friedlander Streamlines Scripted Operations
EXCLUSIVE: In her third promotion in a little over three years, Netflix’s Head of Drama Jinny Howe is further expanding her oversight to all of the streamer’s drama areas, adding Specta…
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