Cordkillers 377 - Chekov's White Noise (w/ Iyaz Akhtar)
Netflix announced approximately 900,000 things, so we break down the biggest announcements. Plus, YouTubeTV is really embracing this TV tradition, Nintendo and Illumination are making a Mario movie with a big cast, and AppleTV+ shows us a trailer for Generic: The Movie. All that and more on Cordkillers!
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CordKillers: 377 - Chekov's White Noise
Recorded: September 27 2021
Guest: Iyaz Akhtar
Intro Video
Wild Crime
Primary Target
Netflix made too many announcements this week thanks in part to a fan event called "Tudum'' which took place Saturday. We
will start with the pre-Tudum news and then move quickly through some but not all of the content announcements.
Netflix Releases Free VR Game, Eden Unearthed, On App Lab For Oculus Quest
-First. UploadVR noticed that back on April 20, Netflix listed a VR game called Eden Unearthed on Oculus's App Lab, a platform for experimental games. The game works on the Oculus Quest and Quest 2. The game is free and seemingly related to the Netflix anime series Eden.
Netflix launches free plan in Kenya to boost growth
- Netflix also launched a free mobile service in Kenya. You have to sign up for a Netflix account, but you don't pay anything and there are no ads. Anyone older than 18 with an Android phone can get the free plan which gives access to about 25% of the Netflix catalog in Kenya, including some full series. The idea seems to be to entice people to want to watch the rest of the catalog, or watch on a TV or laptop.
- Netflix has previously done free trials and offered a mobile service for about $3 a month in India but this is the most expansive free service Netflix has tried.
Netflix Acquires Roald Dahl Story Company, Plans Extensive Universe
- Netflix acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company which administers the rights to the works of the late author. Netflix had reached a deal with the company in 2018 to create several animated TV shows, including one based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from Phil Johnston and Taika Waititi and an adaptation of Matilda The Musical with Sony Working Title.
- Netflix will now be able to adapt all fo Dahl's works that are not already licensed to other companies under existing agreements.
- Netflix says all 26 RDSC employees will remain and the company will work as an autonomous unit under Netflix. It will continue to develop and expand on the 19 TV shows, films, stage shows and live experiences currently being worked on.
Netflix reveals how many accounts are actually watching its top titles
- And if that wasn't enough... On Monday at the Code conference, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos shared the number of accounts that had viewed its top 10 films and series. A view being at least two minutes during the first 28 days of availability. Bridegrton led the way for series, with 82 million and the film Extraction for movies with 99 million. He also shared a slide of total hours viewed in the first 28 days. Bridegrrton also led series for that too but Birdbox took the top spot for movies.
Missed Netflix's huge Tudum fan event? Watch all the new trailers here
- First look at The Sandman. No premiere date.
- Stranger Things teaser. New locations called "The Creel House" Coming 2022.
- Opening sequence for live action Cowboy Bebop coming November 19.
- The Witcher: Multiple teases for season 2, behind the scenes look at prequel series Blood Origin and official approval of a 3rd season of The Witcher.
- Teaser for Bridgerton Season 2 coming 2022.
-Trailer for Army of Thieves (Army of the Dead prequel) coming October 29.
-Trailer for comet disaster movie Don't Look Up starring Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jonah Hill coming December 24 (also in select theaters)
- Arcane, series based on Leage of Legends, new trailer and premiere date of November 6.
- Studio Colorado's next anime will be ``Drifting Home", a story about two childhood friends that drift into a mysterious sea alongside an entire housing complex.” Coming 2022.
- First look at conspiracy theory cartoon "Inside Job" coming October 22.
- Cobra Kai season 4 coming December 31.
- First look at a documentary on Kanye West called Jenn-yuhs. Coming in 2022.
- Tiger King 2 new trailer coming November 17
- Teaser for Ozark Season 4 coming 2022.
- Money Heist season 5 volume 2 coming in December.
- Sex Education renewed for season 3.
- Teaser for Emily in Paris season 2 coming November 22.
- Teaser from Imelda Staunton who will play Queen Elizabeth in Season 5 of The Crown coming in November 2022.
- Teaser for Super Crooks coming November 25
-Hellbound trailer and premiere date of November 19
- Teaser for Extraction 2 starring Chris Hemsworth "coming soon"
- And that's not everything but that's enough for now.
How to Watch
NBC gets super aggressive in YouTube TV dispute
- Take the following news as a sign that multichannel streaming services like YouTubeTV are seen as valuable and likely to survive and make money.
- NBC is running scrolls and banner ads on YouTube TV streams of its channels warning customers they could lose NBC-owned channels from YouTubeTV if Google doesn't reach a deal by September 30. There's even a website called youneedchannels.com where you can go to learn more and send feedback to YouTubeTV.
- Google said in a blog post that it wants “the same rates that services of a similar size get from NBCU” and that it will lower its price by $10 a month if NBC does drop its channels. Google also directs customers to Peacock.
- Generally when a content provider and a content carrier are too far apart to reach an agreement, both sides will appeal to the customers to pressure the other. This is a time-honored tradition in classic cable TV land that is now carrying over to the streaming world pretty regularly.
- Variety says NBC wants the higher rates we mentioned as well as to have a YouTubeTV bundle in Peacock.
What to Watch
‘Babylon 5’ Series Reboot From J. Michael Straczynski In Works At the CW
- Take the following news as a sign that multichannel streaming services like YouTubeTV are seen as valuable and likely to survive and make money.
- NBC is running scrolls and banner ads on YouTube TV streams of its channels warning customers they could lose NBC-owned channels from YouTubeTV if Google doesn't reach a deal by September 30. There's even a website called youneedchannels.com where you can go to learn more and send feedback to YouTubeTV.
- Google said in a blog post that it wants “the same rates that services of a similar size get from NBCU” and that it will lower its price by $10 a month if NBC does drop its channels. Google also directs customers to Peacock.
- Generally when a content provider and a content carrier are too far apart to reach an agreement, both sides will appeal to the customers to pressure the other. This is a time-honored tradition in classic cable TV land that is now carrying over to the streaming world pretty regularly.
- Variety says NBC wants the higher rates we mentioned as well as to have a YouTubeTV bundle in Peacock.
Chris Pratt and Charlie Day headline the Mario Bros. movie in 2022
- Nintendo announced the cast for the Illuminations Mario movie.
- Chris Pratt as Mario
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach
- Charlie Day as Luigi
- Jack Black as Bowser
- Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
- Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong
- Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong
- Also cameos from Charles Martinet who voices Mario in many games.
- Coming to North America, December 21st 2022.
Apple TV released a trailer for Invasion, starring Sam Neil about mysterious events that seem related to aliens. Coming October 22.
‘The Last Of Us’: Pedro Pascal & Bella Ramsey Debut In First Photo Of HBO Series
- Neil Druckmann, one of the co-creators of Chernobyl with Craig Mazing and who is also teaming up with him on The Last of Us for HBO tweeted a picture from the forthcoming series. It's a shot from behind Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey and Joel and Ellie looking at a hillside topped with wreckage.
Russell T Davies Returning To ‘Doctor Who’ As Showrunner
- BBC announced that Russel T Davies, who was the first show runner when Doctor Who returned to air in 2005, will come back to succeed Chris Chibnall as showrunner in 2023. Just in time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who.
Graham Norton to Host 'Queen of the Universe' Drag Queen Singing Show for Paramount Plus
A trailer for the movie ‘Spencer’ starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana was released. The movie arrives November 5.
‘Derry Girls’ will End With Season 3 On Channel 4 & Netflix
Disney Plus released a trailer for ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ Halloween Special coming October 8th
Disney Plus teases Marvel, Boba Fett specials coming Nov. 12
- And two specials, one celebrating the origin of Boba Fett and another about the Marvel Cinematic Universe coming on Disney Plus Day, November 12.
Marvel drops first trailer for Hit-Monkey series with Jason Sudeikis coming to Hulu November 17
‘Night Court’ Sequel Series Starring Melissa Rauch, John Larroquette Ordered at NBC
- NBC picked up the Night Court sequel Series. Big Bang Theory's Melissa Rauch plays Harry Stone's daughter Abby Stone who is also a judge. John Larroquette returns as Dan Fielding.
Eyes On
Iyaz: Dying to Marry Him
Brian: Foundation, What if…?
Tom: Squid Game
On the Lookout: F1: Drive to Survive
Front Lines
Amazon says James Bond movies will still be released in theaters
- Barbara Broccoli told Sky News that Amazon has committed to releasing James Bond movies in the theaters if and when it closes its acquisition of MGM.
Broccoli also said the next Bond after Daniel Craig will not be discussed until next year.
Disney+ Subscriber Growth Slows Down
- Streaming subscriber growth is finally maturing for Disney. CEO Bob Chapek told investors that they should expect subscriber increases in the "low single-digit millions" in the coming quarter. Disney+ added 12 million last quarter.
Apple reportedly told a TV and movie workers’ union its TV Plus had fewer than 20 million subs
- CNBC's sources say Apple told the Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees that Apple TV+ had fewer than 20 million subscribers. That lets Apple pay union workers a lower rate. Apple says it pays rates comparable to leading streaming services.
RIP Android TV remote app, hello Google TV remote app
- Google TV's latest update lets Android users use their mobile devices as a remote. You can add the remote tile to quick settings or get to it through the Google TV app. After the new remote feature is widely available, the Android TV remote app will no longer be supported and available for use.”
Comcast Launches First Streaming Device for Customers Worldwide, Ahead of Its Own TVs
- Comcast launched a streaming device called the XiOne for customers of Xfinity and Sky service worldwide, starting in Europe. Comcast is also working with HiSense and Walmart on a TV to be called ClassX TV.
Paramount+ And Showtime Bundled In Single Service At Teaser Prices Starting At $10 A Month
- ViacomCBS is promoting a bundle with Paramount Plus and Showtime for $10 a month with ads or $13 a month without ads, until October 20th. Paramount plus alone costs $5 or $10 depending on ads and Showtime is $11 a month. This is the same bundle that has been offered through Apple TV Plus since last year.
Dispatches from the Front
I've seen many sites say how EASY it is for non-Apple users to watch Apple TV+. Lots of other sites are saying the same thing. I think they're all lying ;)
I downloaded the Apple TV app from Amazon and installed it on my Toshiba TV with Fire TV. However, to watch the PLUS, the app says that I "must have subscribed to Apple TV+ on an Apple device".
The only Apple devices I have are an iPod Touch and a very old iPad model MC918LL/A running 9.3.5.
The iPad just runs me around and never gets me anywhere I can sign up for PLUS.
Am I missing something? Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
- terryZ
Hi Tom, Brian and Bryce.
This is something I never thought I would see.
Optimum/Altice cable is my Internet provider and Cable TV provider where I Live in Northern NJ.
They have just started promoting a package to get your internet from them and utilizing an Apple TV they will offer their own streaming for TV Packages over the internet.
So it would be like using their cable internet and getting all your TV from streaming services like Youtube TV or sling ect. Except it would be their own cable TV packages but delivered via the internet. Including local channels and services like HULU, HBO max ext.
- Cliff
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