Netflix Briefs: Stranger Things Scandal; Netflix May Buy HBO; New Eddie Murphy Doc; Kennedy Family Series
By Phillip Swann
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Stranger Things Heads For Series Finale Under Cloud of Controversy
The final episodes of the Netflix cult series, Stranger Things, will begin debuting on November 26. However, rather than celebrating the show’s success, cast members are dealing with reports that star Millie Bobby Brown has lodged an official complaint of harassment and bullying by fellow cast member, David Harbour. Netflix has not commented on the report but one publication is speculating that it could hurt Stranger Things’ ratings.
Watch the First 5 Minutes Of Stranger Things 5 Before Anyone Else!
Netflix is offering some fans a chance to watch the first five minutes of the first episode of the final season of Stranger Things in an exclusive watch party on November 7. To submit an RSVP to participate in the exclusive sneak peek, click here.
Netflix Preparing Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery: Report
If you think Netflix is already too big, just wait. The streamer may be preparing a bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery which owns HBO. Reuters reports that the streaming giant has enlisted the assistance of a top investment bank to compile the offer. No guarantee that any sale will go through and note that reports also say Comcast might make a bid. To learn more, click here.
Netflix’s Eddie Murphy Doc Debuts November 12
Eddie Murphy has certainly had an up-and-down career, and on November 12, Netflix will premiere a new documentary of the comedian who will offer a candid perspective of his nearly 50 years in comedy. You can see the trailer below:
Netflix to Give ‘The Crown’ Treatment to Kennedy Family
Netflix has announced that it’s developing a series based on the Kennedy family which has dominated politics, and tabloid headlines, for decades. Michael Fassbender is on board as family patriarch Joe Kennedy who will be the main subject of season one, airing on a date yet announced. Future seasons will focus on President John F. Kennedy, and his brothers Robert and Ted. Netflix is hoping that the Kennedy family series will be as successful as its multi-season The Crown, which chronicled decades of turmoil among the British royalty. To learn more, click here.
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