Netflix Unveils New Series, Addresses Theater Plans

0:00Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Two minutes of pop culture that matter. Netflix held its annual next on Netflix event this Wednesday at their Hollywood offices. Top executives like Chief Content Officer, Bella Bajaria, Film Head Dan Lynn, and scripted series, Lee Ginny Howe shared updates on upcoming shows and movies. The gathering was more focused than last year, highlighting only the biggest projects. They revealed two major new series. One is Uncourt, a scripted drama from creators Darren Star and David Scholner. The other is The Cackling of the Dodos, directed by Jason Bayman and starring Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson. During the question and answer session, journalists pressed on Netflix's plans for movie theaters. This came after talks with Warner Bros. fell through on a short release window. Execs stressed they are streaming first, but noted stronger ties with theater owners from those discussions. News also asked about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's status with Netflix amid rumors

1:01of trouble. Bajaria dismissed the reports, saying they still have a good working relationship and urged better fact-checking. For now, Netflix seems focused on its core streaming lineup while keeping options open for theaters down the line. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones. Help for comfort and sound, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.