Netflix leaves YouTube behind for Netflix's Tudum
It was always weird to watch Netflix live streaming events on YouTube (which it had done with some comedy specials and previous Tudum events). With Netflix fully embracing live streaming on its own platform, it is saying goodbye to YouTube.
For the first time, Netflix customers will be able to stream Tudum on Netflix itself. If you have forgotten, Tudum is the annual fan event that promotes Netflix programming. It is understood that this year’s event will be more like a variety show with musical performances.
It streams live May 31 at 5pm PST at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. In-person tickets for the event will go on sale May 9 at 10 am.
There’s obviously benefits to hosting events like this in LA, but I do wonder if we might start seeing events like this in future years being held at the planned Netflix House experience centres. There are two set to open this year, with both occupying former department store locations with footprints of more than 100,000 square feet.
You can find details of the 2025 Tudum event at the dedicated Netflix landing page.
News Desk
Here’s a hard-hitting story about what Jeopardy! contestants wear on the show and what clothes cause production issues. Read: TV Insider
When all those CW DC TV shows came to an end, Greg Berlanti’s production company got a lot quieter. But right now things are ramping up again with three shows in various stages of development - Stillwater, based on the horror comic of the same name, has a series order at Prime Video. There’s also a high school mystery series at Hulu and a family drama at Max. The Max series is understood to fit the 15-episode model established by The Pitt (which has echoes of Everwood and Brothers and Sisters). Read: THR
Diarra From Detroit (which, to my knowledge, still isn’t streaming anywhere in Australia) has been renewed for a second season at BET+. Read: Variety
Spotify has spent over US$100 million on paying podcasters as it tries to ramp up platform viewership on video podcasts. Read: NYT
Scott Pelley closed off the US 60 Minutes this week with a scathing criticism of the owners/management of Paramount Global. Read: TV Insider
Nathan Fielder’s Max series The Rehearsal this week was focused on the removal of an episode of Comedy Central series Nathan For You from Paramount+. Read: THR
Trailer Park
Season 4 of Welcome To Wrexham debuts May 15 on Hulu/Disney+.
Rotten Legacy debuts May 16 on Netflix.
After a grave illness, a media mogul discovers his children's tactics threaten the empire he carefully built - and he'll do whatever it takes to save it.
Dan Da Dan returns July 3 for season 2 on Netflix.
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When these entertainment companies remove TV show episodes from their streaming services so you can't get them anywhere else digital piracy suddenly becomes a lot more attractive.
It's happened with South Park with episodes with the prophet Mohammed. It's happened with It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia as well. I'm sure there are other examples but these are shows I watch.
The reasons for Paramount+ removing the Nathan for You episode are pathetic in my eyes.