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A bold new Mexican series starring Paulina Dávila challenges outdated views on disability and sexuality with authentic storytelling. Created by Luis Cámara and Gabrielle Galanter, the seven-episode drama proves representation can be both respectful and revolutionary.
Rafael Nadal reveals in a new Netflix documentary how his love for tennis kept him playing through chronic injuries, rare foot disease, and severe anxiety. The 22-time Grand Slam champion says those difficult choices may have earned him 10 more major titles.
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal competed his entire career with a rare degenerative foot condition, using anaesthetics and taking health risks to win 22 Grand Slam titles. In a new Netflix series, he reveals the suffering was worth it because his passion for tennis was greater.
Rafael Nadal reveals he competed through severe injuries for years, estimating he would have won 10 fewer Grand Slam titles without pushing through the pain. The tennis legend's honest reflections in a new Netflix documentary show the extraordinary sacrifice behind his 22 championships.
Italian authorities dismantled Cinemagoal, a massive piracy network that illegally streamed Netflix, Disney+, and Spotify content to thousands of users. The takedown protects the creators and artists who depend on fair payment for their work.
Netflix's new series "The Boroughs" just proved that blockbuster entertainment can be a win for both local economies and the planet. The production created over 350 jobs while slashing fuel consumption by nearly 13,000 gallons.
The legendary nature documentarian just turned 100 and shows no signs of slowing down. After releasing his most personal film yet, he's already signed on to narrate Blue Planet III.
Actor-turned-director Diego Luna brought audiences to their feet at the Cannes Film Festival with "Ashes," a powerful film about two siblings traveling from Mexico to Spain to reunite with their undocumented mother. The Spanish-language drama drew a five-minute standing ovation and praise for its emotional depth in exploring migration, family, and identity.
While other entertainment companies pull back, Netflix has created more than 425,000 jobs worldwide and invested $135 billion in film and TV productions. The streaming giant's commitment comes as Hollywood faces production challenges and location battles.
A late-night chess game and career advice from Mark Zuckerberg helped Sophie Novati build a company that's earned engineers $127,000 more on average. Her job placement startup Formation now works with Netflix, Google, and Adobe after raising millions in funding.
A new Netflix documentary filmed incredibly rare mountain gorilla behavior that researchers typically wait a decade to witness. The film reveals striking similarities between gorillas and humans while celebrating conservation wins in Rwanda.
A video store penalty in 1997 sparked an idea that would eliminate late fees forever and change how billions of people watch movies. Reed Hastings didn't just complain about the system—he rebuilt it.
Katie Konans turned NASA's 10-day moon mission into streaming gold, landing in Netflix's top 10 and reaching millions who might never have searched for space content. The 2019 journalism graduate spent two years interviewing astronauts to tell the human story behind humanity's return to the moon.
Tanmay Shekhar walked away from a stable data career in the US to make an independent film with no stars, no studio, and no guarantees. His crowdfunded movie Nukkad Natak now streams on Netflix, proving passion and persistence can beat the odds.
A tiny Australian town 78 kilometers north of Perth is getting a Hollywood-style economic boost as Netflix films its first Western Australia series in the region. The production is creating 100 local jobs and injecting $19 million into Gingin's economy.
A Nigerian cybersecurity graduate who taught himself coding is protecting African artists from piracy with a Netflix-style platform built alongside his father. Knowvas gives authors and creators control over their digital work while ensuring they get paid fairly.
Former Riverdale star Charles Melton just welcomed his first child, a dream he feared might never happen. The actor, now starring in Netflix's Beef, says fatherhood is "the best thing" after meeting the right partner.
Movie fans visiting Madrid's famous filming locations have generated $1.5 billion for the Spanish capital over four years. The city now offers walking tours through iconic sets from Netflix hits and Hollywood blockbusters.
A new Netflix documentary about Olympic ice dancers offers surprising career wisdom that applies far beyond the rink. From the power of partnerships to handling unexpected setbacks, elite athletes show us what success really looks like.
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Netflix just made screen time safer for millions of young kids with a new gaming app that has zero ads, no hidden costs, and works offline. Parents can finally relax knowing their children are playing with Peppa Pig and Sesame Street characters in a completely safe digital space.
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