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in TVWhy is Fiona Harvey, the real-life inspiration behind ‘Baby Reindeer’s’ Martha, threatening to sue Netflix?
Answer: Fiona Harvey’s legal actions against Netflix and Richard Gadd are rooted in her claim that “Baby Reindeer” portrayed her under the guise of fiction in a light that has significantly damaged her reputation. She contends that the series exaggerated her interactions with Gadd, particularly the number of emails and letters sent, allegedly in the…
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in TVIn Netflix’s adaptation of “3 Body Problem,” what significant change was made from Liu Cixin’s original novel?
Answer: The most notable alteration Netflix introduced in its adaptation of Liu Cixin’s “3 Body Problem” is the expansion of the setting from a predominantly Chinese backdrop to a more international stage. While the original narrative unfolds within China’s intricate socio-political and cultural fabric, starting with the Cultural Revolution to futuristic sci-fi scenarios, the series…
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in TVThe live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” premiered on Netflix. Which network aired the original animated show?
Answer: The original animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” aired on Nickelodeon in 2005. Renowned for its rich storytelling, deep cultural references, and intricate world-building, the show quickly became a beloved classic, gathering a dedicated fanbase. Set in a fantastical world divided into four nations – Water, Earth, Fire, and Air – the series follows…
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in TVNetflix’s ‘Beef’ won the Golden Globe for Best Limited TV Series in 2024. Who were the lead actors?
Answer: Ali Wong and Steven Yeun led ‘Beef,’ a Netflix series about modern rivalries that marked their significant contributions to the platform.
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Which film is the highest-grossing stop-motion animated film ever?
Answer: Released in 2000, “Chicken Run” not only had chickens plotting an escape but also managed to soar high, becoming the highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time, raking in over $225 million. And guess what? These chickens are back in the coop with a sequel, “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget,” set to premiere…
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In the iconic “Rocky” film series, what is the Sylvester Stallone portrayed character’s last name?
Answer: Rocky Balboa, the underdog boxer with a heart of gold, catapulted Sylvester Stallone to stardom in the 1976 classic “Rocky.” The Netflix documentary “Sly” premiered on Nov. 3, 2023, and delves into the actor’s rise to fame, including the pivotal moments of the “Rocky” series._x000D__x000D_
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in BusinessNetflix stopped mailing DVDs in what year?
Answer: Netflix announced that it would end its DVD-by-mail service on Sept. 29, 2023, after shipping more than 5 billion discs over 25 years. Launched in 1998. the service was once Netflix’s biggest money maker but became obsolete in the video streaming era. Netflix split its DVD and streaming services in 2011, creating a separate…
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in FilmsWho was the creative mind behind the costumes and sets for the Netflix period film ‘Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction’?
Answer: The costumes and sets of ‘Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction’ were designed by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. This Danish period film, directed by Academy Award, Golden Globe, and two-time Palme d’Or winner Bille August, was released on Netflix on Sept. 14, 2023. Based on the novella Ehrengard by Danish Karen Blixen, the film…
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in TVWho is the masked leader of the deadly games in Netflix’s Squid Game?
Answer: In episode 8 of Squid Game (SPOILERS AHEAD!), it is revealed that the masked leader, known as Front Man, is actually Hwang In-ho, the brother of Detective Hwang Jun-ho, who infiltrated the games to find him. In June 2023, Netflix announced that Lee Byung-hun, who portrayed Front Man. will return for season 2 of…
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in TVHow long did fans wait between Black Mirror’s season 5 and season 6?
Answer: Black Mirror season five was released in June 2019. The next season, season six, premieres in June 2023. That means fans had to wait four years for upcoming dystopian sci-fi anthology series episodes. The new season will feature a star-studded cast, including Aaron Paul, Kate Mara, Michael Cera, Salma Hayek Pinault, and many others.…
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in FilmsWhat’s the common link between Netflix’s Extraction and the Avengers franchises?
Answer: After working together on several Marvel films, Chris Hemsworth, the Russos, and Sam Hargrave decided to branch out and make their own action franchise for Netflix. Hemsworth (Thor) stars in the Extraction franchise as Tyler Rake, a mercenary who can take down an army of bad guys with his bare hands, one of them…
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What is the title of Chris Rock’s Live 2023 Netflix special?
Answer: Chris Rock’s sixth standup special and his second for Netflix. Selective Outrage, was performed live from Baltimore on Mar. 4, 2023. The special featured jokes about Will Smith slapping Rock at last year’s Oscars ceremony, abortion, pronouns, O.J. Simpson, Meghan Markle, and more. Netflix’s first-ever global live show was preceded by a pre-show hosted…
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in TVWhat’s unusual about Netflix’s Kaleidoscope?
Answer: “Kaleidoscope” premiered on Jan. 1, 2023, on Netflix. The eight-part robbery drama stars Giancarlo Esposito (of Breaking Bad fame). Each Netflix viewer sees the story in a slightly different order, and each of the eight episodes corresponds with a different color – red, orange, white, etc. – instead of a number (but the same…
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in FilmsIn Netflix’s “Day Shift,” Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg are what?
Answer: Netflix’s “Day Shift” follows Jamie Foxx as a blue-collar dad who sells vampire teeth for profit. Dave Franco and Snoop Dogg are joining Foxx as members of an international union of vampire hunters. The movie streams on Netflix starting Aug. 12, 2022. Watch the first trailer.
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in TVWho are Matt and Ross Duffer?
Answer: Matt and Ross Duffer are the twins who created Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” On July 6, 2022, Netflix announced it’s developing a spin-off of “Stranger Things.” The new series will be based on an original idea from the Duffer twins and will be part of a deal to develop additional projects, such as a live-action…
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in FilmsIn Netflix’s Luckiest Girl Alive, Mila Kunis is what?
Answer: Netflix’s Luckiest Girl Alive features Mila Kunis as Ani FaNelli, a New York Times writer approached by a true-crime documentarian about a shooting incident that happened when she was a school student. The film premieres in theaters for a limited run on Sept. 30, 2022, before arriving on Netflix on Oct. 7.
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in TVWhat was the first monster introduced in Stranger Things?
Answer: Demogorgon was the original Stranger Things monster who ravaged Barb (Shannon Purser) and Dr. Martin Brenner (Matthew Modine) in season 1.
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in Classic RockWhich 80s singing sensation originally performed “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)”?
Answer: Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God), which initially reached No 3 in the UK in 1985, has soared to the top of the UK and US iTunes charts in late-May, 2022, after featuring in the Netflix series Stranger Things. It has also made it to no. 4 in the Spotify…
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in FilmsWhich Hollywood actor is behind this heavy Leonard Bernstein makeup?
Answer: Bradley Cooper has transformed into Broadway composer Leonard Bernstein in the Netflix biographical drama “Maestro.” The film marks Cooper’s directorial follow-up to the Oscar-winning “A Star Is Born.” “Maestro,” which also stars Carey Mulligan as Bernstein’s wife, started production in May 2022 and should be released in 2023.
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in TVThe 14th Dr. Who is for the first time what?
Answer: The 29-year-old star of Netflix’s hit “Sex Education,” Ncuti Gatwa, born in Rwanda, will become the first Black actor to play the lead role in the BBC’s “Doctor Who.” He will be taking over from Jodie Whittaker, the first woman in the role, as the 14th incarnation of the Time Lord in Oct. 2022,…
