Netflix NEWS 07.10.2018

Netflix NEWS

Updates on Netflix original content releasing this week and the announcements from last week.
Netflix Originals Releasing This Week

Follow This Season 1 (July 9)

Netflix Distributed Weekly Documentary - 20 episodes

Fifteen minute episodes go behind-the-scenes with award-winning BuzzFeed journalists including senior culture writer Bim Adewunmi, senior national correspond John Stanton, reporter and podcast host Ahmed Ali Akbar, science reporter Azeen Ghorayshi, Rega Jha, editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed India, and senior tech writer Charlie Warzel.
Episode 1 Teaser video

Drug Lords Season 2 (July 10)

Netflix Distributed Series

Witness the stories of history's most notorious kingpins, their terrifying enforcers, and the men and women who've sworn to bring them down.

How it Ends (July 13)

Netflix Original Movie

A mysterious apocalyptic event centers on a young father who will stop at nothing to get home to his pregnant wife on the other side of the country.
The Black List Script is by Brooks McLaren, a member of the United States Armed Forces.
Theo James is set for the starring role with Forest Whitaker co-starring. Production beginning in July, 2017.
Watch the trailer

Jim Jefferies: This is Me Now (July 13)

Netflix Comedy Special

Australian stand-up comedian, political commentator, actor, and writer Jim Jefferies returns for his third Netflix comedy special.
Watch the trailer

Sugar Rush Season 1 (July 13)

Netflix Original Unscripted Series - 8 episodes

Sugar Rush is the new, relentlessly fast-paced baking competition that challenges brilliant bakers to create sweet treats that look beautiful and taste amazing, all against the clock. The competition is judged by two chefs: Candace Nelson (co-founder and executive pastry chef behind Sprinkles cupcakes and Pizzana in Los Angeles) and Adriano Zumbo, with Hunter March hosting.
Announcement

The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants Season 1 (July 13)

Netflix Animated Series

Based on the books by Dav Pilkey, Captain Underpants follows the adventures of George Beard and Harold Hutchins, two best friends who have been bonded through their love of pranking and comic books. Their  home made comic book accidentally becomes real when their principal assumes the identity of Captain Underpants.
Announcement
 
Netflix Trailers
Sugar Rush Season 1 trailer - July 13
White Fang trailer - July 6
Jim Jeffries: This is Me Now trailer - July 13
Orange is the New Black Season 6 trailer - July 27

Netflix Previews & Videos

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee - Jerry Lewis
The Break - Workplace Safety: Gun Edition 
Aggretsuko Season 2 teaser -  2019
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee - 1992 Ferrari 512 TR Feature
The Break - How Dare You Seth Meyers
The Break - Salute to Abortions

Netflix News & Announcements

New Series - Mixtape
New Spanish Language Series - Monarca
After Life Season 1 Casting Announcement
Castlevania Season 2 October 26, Ultraman & Kengan Ashura in 2019, Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle July 18, Dragon Pilot September 21, Cannon Busters April 1, 2019,  
New German Language Series - Freud 
Horror Series Ghoul Premieres August 24 
Hannah Gadsby Talks Nanette and Quitting Comedy 
Robin Wright Led the Charge to Continue House of Cards Without Spacey 
Netflix's Content Budget for 2018 Increases by $5 Billion
Central Park Five Casts Michael K. Williams, Vera Farmiga, John Leguizamo

Hype List
Black Mirror Season 5 (2019, projected)
Disenchantment Season 1 (2018)
Arrested Development Season 5 (2018)
Stranger Things Season 3 (2018, projected)
Altered Carbon Season 2 (unconfirmed)
The Witcher Season 1 (2020)
Ratched Season 1 (2019)
Dark Season 2 (2018, projected) 
Mindhunter Season 2 (2018)
The Umbrella Academy Season 1 (2018)