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After 20 years in Japanese entertainment, Zainichi Korean actress Hyunri just landed her first Korean drama role on Netflix's "Is this love translatable?" Her journey from street casting offers to law school and back to acting shows how patience and persistence pay off.
Radha Dadi spent decades putting her love of makeup, fashion, and Bollywood on hold for family. Now at 75, her granddaughters helped her shine online, leading to a Netflix debut and over 100,000 devoted fans.
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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.
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.
Netflix and Righters House are bringing professional screenwriting training directly to emerging Saudi writers across three regions. The three-month program will equip 18 participants with the skills to develop feature films and strengthen the Kingdom's growing creative industry.
Saudi Arabia just wrapped a groundbreaking screenwriting program that turned 18 emerging writers into confident filmmakers ready to share their unique stories with the world. The Netflix-backed initiative brought professional film training directly to creative communities across three Saudi regions.
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.
Pakistan's Razaullah turned his very first Test cricket match into an unforgettable spectacle, clubbing nine massive sixes in a fearless 81-run performance that had fans roaring. The fast bowler's explosive debut proved that sometimes the best moments come when you've got nothing to lose.
K-pop superstars BTS reunited after nearly three years apart, and 18.4 million fans around the world tuned in to watch their Netflix comeback concert. The free livestream reached viewers in over 190 countries, marking one of the platform's biggest live music events.
After four years apart, global K-pop sensation BTS is reuniting for a massive comeback concert that Netflix will stream live to 190 countries on March 21. The septet will release their new album ARIRANG and perform a free concert in Seoul, marking one of the largest live K-pop events in history.
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.
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A new Netflix movie follows a 49-year-old woman who transforms her life after spontaneously accepting an au pair job in France. The film celebrates self-discovery and personal freedom at any age.
Netflix just made hundreds of hours of children's programming accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing kids through American Sign Language interpretations. The move addresses a crucial gap in how young viewers learn and enjoy entertainment.
Rock climbing legend Alex Honnold will scale Taiwan's 1,667-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes this Saturday, broadcast live on Netflix. The father of two has trained for months to tackle the earthquake-proof tower's challenging "bamboo box" design.
Singer Noah Kahan announced his deeply personal Netflix documentary exploring his mental health journey, body dysmorphia, and family life will stream April 13, 2026. The film marks the first time the "Stick Season" artist has opened up about his struggles outside of his music.
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.
Astros rookie Alimber Santa became the first pitcher since 1900 to participate in a no-hitter during his major league debut. The 23-year-old threw two perfect innings to seal Houston's combined no-hitter against Texas.
The first Australian ever picked first overall in the MLB draft just stepped onto the field for his major league debut, and Cleveland gave him a perfectly Aussie welcome. Travis Bazzana's parents convinced him to walk up to bat to Men at Work's "Down Under," creating a moment he'll never forget.
Trey Gibson made his Major League debut at one of baseball's most intimidating venues and proved he belongs. The 23-year-old prospect held the Yankees to just three runs over nearly five innings, earning respect in the Bronx.
Three women made their England cricket debuts and all claimed their first international wickets in the same match against New Zealand. Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Jodi Grewcock, and Dani Gibson wrote their names into the record books during the opening one-day international in Durham.
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