Cordkillers 504 - Non-Turtle Teenage Mutant Ninjas
Netflix's strategy to attract gamers includes offering free access to older top titles and expanding its TV series and movie worlds into interactive fiction games, and Disney+'s new Star Wars series premiered with 4.8 million views on its first day.
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Supply Run
Netflix employs two key strategies to attract gamers: offering free access to older top titles like "Grand Theft Auto," and expanding TV series and movie worlds into games, such as "Stranger Things" and "Queen's Gambit." Additionally, Netflix has found success with interactive fiction games related to its reality series, dubbed the Netflix Reality Universe (NRU), with examples like the "Too Hot to Handle" game fostering dedicated online communities. Read more.
Search Party (Shows and Channels - What to Watch)
The Acolyte: This new Star Wars series premiered on Disney+ with 4.8 million views on its first day, taking the franchise back in time with a fresh perspective. Learn more and design insights.
Peaky Blinders: A movie adaptation is in the works at Netflix, starring Cillian Murphy, with a screenplay by Steven Knight and direction by Tom Harper. Read more.
Among Us: The opening titles for the animated series were revealed, promising an engaging adaptation. Watch the trailer.
Tales of the TMNT: The first trailer for this series reveals its release date on August 9th with 12 episodes on Paramount+/Nickelodeon. Watch the trailer.
The Decameron: Netflix's soapy period dramedy from creators Kathleen Jordan and Jenji Kohan will premiere on July 25. Watch the teaser.
Buried Treasure
Brian highlights "Hit Man" and Tom recommends "Lovely Runner" available on Viki.
Scanning the Horizon
Netflix on Older Apple TVs: Netflix will end support for second or third-gen Apple TVs on July 31st, prompting users to upgrade. Details here.
Netflix Redesign: A new TV app design being tested features interactive tiles with trailers and info, and a reorganized menu for a better user experience. Read more.
Max Subscription Price Hike: Max has raised its subscription prices by $1 per month for both its ad-free and ultimate ad-free plans, while the ad-supported plan remains the same. More details.
Canada's Streaming Fees: Starting September, streaming services generating $25 million annually in Canada will face a 5% fee to support the broadcasting system, despite opposition from major companies. Read more.
Apple TV+ in China: Apple held talks with China Mobile to bring Apple TV+ to China, potentially explaining past disagreements between Apple and Jon Stewart on handling China-related topics. Details here.
Chatter
Listener Queries: Doug McKown asks about commercials in Cord Killers #503, while Tim Sinclair-Lee suggests bringing back Bryce as a guest and hearing from Dan Trachtenberg. Robert apologizes for his Patreon issue, inquires about Founders Day Weekend, and the eclipse events.