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Netflix Chose a New Market Over Free Speech. That Sets a Disturbing Precedent.

SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES BY: URSULA LINDSEY International media companies and platforms would have us all consume the same movies, television shows and music, streamed across the globe. Unfortunately, censorship is becoming globalized alongside culture. In response to a request by Saudi authorities, Netflix recently removed an episode of the stand-up comedy show “Patriot Act,” featuring … Continued

Netflix’s Funa Maduka on Strategy for African, Arab Markets (EXCLUSIVE)

SOURCE: VARIETY BY: MARTIN DALE Netflix has played a prominent role in this year’s edition of the Marrakech Intl. Film Festival through sponsorship of the main industry event – the Atlas Workshops – and its recent investments in projects involving two of the fest’s highest profile guests – Martin Scorsese (“The Irishman”) and Guillermo del … Continued

First Arab Netflix Series ’Jinn’ Begins Filming

SOURCE: GULF NEWS Jinn, the first Arabic-language original series on Netflix, began filming in Jordan on August 13. The groundbreaking teen drama, set to stream in 2019, began principal photography with a fresh-faced cast in the capital city of Amman. Mixing supernatural elements with soapy angst, the six-episode show will follow a group of Arab … Continued

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