Netflix Increases Subscription Price Netflix Increases Subscription Price
Netflix Increases Subscription Price Netflix subscribers can soon expect to see a different kind of Stranger Things on their upcoming bills as the company announced a price hike for new subscriptions that will soon impact existing members. In the US, the company said that Netflix’s basic plan, which allows for one stream on one screen at a time and does not have HD streaming, will now be charged $9.99 a month, up from $8.99. Standard plans — which allow for users to stream on two screens at the same time — now cost $15.49 per month, an increase from $13.99, while premium plans have been pushed up to $19.99 a month. Those ra…
'Stranger Things' Star From Westchester Announces His College Choice 'Stranger Things' Star From Westchester Announces His College Choice
'Stranger Things' Star From Westchester Announces His College Choice A star of the popular drama series "Stranger Things" who grew up in Westchester County has announced where he's headed for college. The actor on the Netflix show rocked a Wharton UPenn hoodie and held hands with his twin sister Chloe, while opening his acceptance letter on his laptop in a video posted to TikTok, as originally reported by Page Six. The 17-year-old Scarsdale native plays Will Byers on "Stranger Things." The show's fourth season is set to premiere next year, when Schnapp begins classes at the Ivy League school in Philadelphia.
Here's Why Netflix Bills Are Getting Higher For NYers Here's Why Netflix Bills Are Getting Higher For NYers
Here's Why Netflix Bills Are Getting Higher For NYers Netflix subscribers in New York can expect to see an increase in their upcoming bills. The video streaming giant won’t be raising its monthly fee for all users, but it will begin adding in state and local sales tax for New Yorkers for the first time beginning this month when monthly bills are applied on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The change comes as Netflix prepares to add games to their package, so while streaming services are exempt from those taxes, games are not, prompting the price hike. Netflix’s standard subscription plan costs $13.99 monthly. The state sales tax is 4 percent, and most co…
HBO Max Previews New Show Filmed In Hudson Valley HBO Max Previews New Show Filmed In Hudson Valley
HBO Max Previews New Show Filmed In Hudson Valley Locals will have great fun checking out all the familiar local spots in the upcoming new trailer for a series that has spent plenty of time filming in the Hudson Valley. The series, "The Sex Lives Of College Girls," created by Emmy-nominated writer/producer Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, is now showing its trailer on HBO Max. The series, which filmed a large part of its production in Dutchess County, at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, tells the story of four college roommates at New England's prestigious -- and fictitious -- Essex College. Check out the trailer and see how many local spots…
NY School District Bans 'Squid Game' Halloween Costumes NY School District Bans 'Squid Game' Halloween Costumes
NY School District Bans 'Squid Game' Halloween Costumes A New York school district is barring some students from wearing Halloween costumes depicting characters from the controversial Netflix show “Squid Game.” Citing the show’s mature and violent content, the Fayetteville-Manilus School District in upstate New York announced that three elementary schools will not be permitting costumes from the show, which includes gory versions of children’s games that are fictitiously played for a cash prize. The move came after principals in the Onondaga County school district found that students were playing versions of the survival game based on the show …
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam COVID-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam The Better Business Bureau has issued an alert about a recent text scam where people impersonating large companies offer fake pandemic-related discounts. Scammers are reportedly impersonating companies, such as Netflix, Hulu and Verizon, and sending messages saying that the company is offering an amazing deal to customers due to the pandemic.  These fake deals could include free or discounted services, gift cards or cash. The organization said when people click the link in the messages, they will be brought to a website imitating the company's website.  That's how the scammer wi…
Think You Have What It Takes To Be A Netflix Reality Star? Now Is Your Chance Think You Have What It Takes To Be A Netflix Reality Star? Now Is Your Chance
Think You Have What It Takes To Be A Netflix Reality Star? Now Is Your Chance Now is the time for reality TV fans to get their foot in the door to appear on a show of their own choosing while Netflix is hosting huge casting calls for several shows and taking ideas for future shows. The company recently announced is asking the public to join the reality show fun by hosting online casting calls for several of their new and returning unscripted shows, as well as taking ideas of what you think might make a great reality show. "After all, what is reality TV if it doesn’t represent real people?" Netflix said. Several of the shows they are casting for include: The Circle…
COVID-19: Netflix To Require Vaccinations On All US Productions COVID-19: Netflix To Require Vaccinations On All US Productions
Covid-19: Netflix To Require Vaccinations On All US Productions Netflix will begin requiring cast and crew members on its sets in the United States to get vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the Hollywood Reporter, a source said the new policy will apply to Zone A, which includes the actors and those who work closely with them. The news outlet said the move was made after return-to-work protocols were updated by the top guilds and studios in the industry to allow producers to implement vaccination mandates in Zone A. The move comes as confirmed cases of the Delta variant have increased across the country, and some states have begun to announce ne…
Netflix Marketing Executives Fired For Criticizing Management On Slack, Report Says Netflix Marketing Executives Fired For Criticizing Management On Slack, Report Says
Netflix Marketing Executives Fired For Criticizing Management On Slack, Report Says Netflix has allegedly fired several senior film marketing executives for complaining about management on the business communication online platform Slack. The Hollywood Reporter said anonymous sources confirmed that the executives had believed the messages criticizing management were private, but another employee found the messages and reported them.  The news outlet said one of the executives who was criticized was Netflix's Chief Marketing Officer Bozoma Saint John, and another was VP Netflix Original Films Marketing Jonathan Helfgot. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the employees had …
Two Shows Filmed In Westchester Reel In 14 Emmy Award Nominations Two Shows Filmed In Westchester Reel In 14 Emmy Award Nominations
Two Shows Filmed In Westchester Reel In 14 Emmy Award Nominations Two shows filmed in Westchester County have received a total of 14 Emmy nods. The HBO Max comedy "The Flight Attendant" and the Netflix drama "Halston" both received nominations in the award ceremony, which is set to air Sunday, Sept. 19.  "The Flight Attendant," which stars Kaley Cuoco, received nine Emmy nominations. Westchester County said the series featured a number of scenes that were filmed in the county, including scenes filmed at The Galleria in White Plains, the Motel 6 in Elmsford and a home on Buckout Road in West Harrison. "The Flight Attended" received nominati…
Netflix Films New Movie In Fairfield County Netflix Films New Movie In Fairfield County
Netflix Films New Movie In Fairfield County Residents of one Fairfield County town might get a sight of "This Is Us" star Justin Hartley when Netflix is in town filming a Christmas movie. The film, "The Noel Diary," will be filming in New Canaan this week for a couple of days and return in June for the filming of major scenes that will close Main Street overnight. The film, which also stars Bonnie Bedelia and Treat Williams, is due out next year, the movie's location manager Michael Fucci told members of the Police Commission during the meeting on Wednesday, May 19.  A film crew will shoot some scenes at a Wydendown Road home t…
New Movie Featuring Actor From Westchester Premieres On Netflix New Movie Featuring Actor From Westchester Premieres On Netflix
New Movie Featuring Actor From Westchester Premieres On Netflix A 23-year-old from Northern Westchester seems to have a star following him around.  Actor Miguel Angel Garcia, who grew up in Ossining and graduated from USC last week, not only has a new movie premiering on Netflix with Dennis Quaid, on Thursday, May 27, he's also currently working on an ABC pilot and has an indie movie on the horizon. The Netflix movie, "Blue Miracle," was the perfect fit for the young actor who said he sent letters and emails to the producer until he got the part. Miguel Angel GarciaMiguel Angel Garcia The movie, based on a true story, is about how a guardian and hi…