Monday 6 August 2018

Netflix NEWS 08.07.2018

Netflix NEWS
Updates on Netflix original content releasing this week and the announcements from last week. You can always read more about what's coming out this week and in the future on our Upcoming page.
Netflix Originals Releasing This Week

Perdida (August 9)
Netflix Distributed Movie
A policewoman whose childhood friend disappeared in Patagonia years ago starts a new search to find answers, and soon finds her own life in danger.

72 Dangerous Animals: Asia (August 10)

Netflix Distributed Series
Get an up-close look at Asia's deadly creatures in this series that features interviews with wildlife experts and survivors of attacks.

Afflicted (August 10)
Netflix Distributed Movie
Diagnosed with a brain aneurism, Derek decides to embrace life by traveling around the world with a friend, but their journey soon takes a dark turn.

All About the Washingtons Season 1 (August 10)

Netflix Original Series
The multi-camera series will star legendary rapper Joseph "Rev. Run "Simmons and his wife Justine. Simmons will play a legendary rapper whose plans for slowing down are thwarted by his wife. While Rev. and Justine have starred in several reality shows over the years, this is their first scripted series. Simmons was a founding member of the groundbreaking hip hop group Run DMC, originally performing under the stage name DJ Run. He is also a practicing minister.
Date Announcement
Watch the trailer

Demetri Martin: The Overthinker (August 10)


Netflix Comedy Special
Demetri Martin is an American stand-up comedian, actor, artist and musician. He is best known for his work as a stand-up comedian, being a contributor on The Daily Show and his Comedy Central show Important Things with Demetri Martin
Watch the teaser

Insatiable Season 1 (August 10)

Netflix Original Series - 13 episodes
This follows a disgraced, dissatisfied civil lawyer-turned-beauty pageant coach (Dallas Roberts) who takes on a vengeful, bullied teenager as his client (Debby Ryan). He has no idea what he’s about to unleash upon the world.
Date Announcement 
Watch the trailer 

Million Pound Menu Season 1 (August 10)

Netflix Distributed Series
Next-gen restaurateurs get the chance to open their own pop-up eateries to impress the paying public, and a panel of discerning U.K. investors.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (August 10) - Limited Availability


Netflix Distributed Movie
Based on the Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows’ New York Times bestseller, it follows free-spirited writer Juliet Ashton, played by Lily James (Downton Abbey). She forms a life-changing bond with the titular Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society when she decides to write about the book club, which was formed during the occupation of the small island of Guernsey during World War II.
Watch the trailer 
From Book to Screen Featurette 

The House of Flowers Season 1 [La Casa de Las Flores] (August 10)


Netflix Original Spanish Language Series - 13 episodes
Created and directed by Manola Caro, the half hour dark comedy revolves around a seemingly successful family that runs a flower shop.
When the father's long time mistresses passes away, he brings her children into his own family who had no idea about the children or the mistress.
Formerly titled Nuevas Flores Llegan al Jardín.
Coming Soon!
Filming begins July 24, 2017
Date Announcement 
Watch the trailer

The Package (August 10)

Netflix Distributed Movie
When four teens go on a spring break camping trip, an unfortunate accident sets off a race against time to save their friend's most prized possession.
Watch the trailer

The Ponysitters Club Season 1 (August 10)

Netflix Distributed Movie
A young horse enthusiast teams up with her best friends to rescue and rehabilitate animals on her family's beloved ranch.

Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 7 (August 10) - Available in the US, Canada, Latin America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the Nordics, Benelux, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Netflix Original Series
Five heroes and their flying robot lions unite to form the powerful Voltron and defend the universe.
In season 3, how can they defend the universe without Voltron? Without Shiro, the pilot for the black lion, and the ascension of the mysterious Prince Lotor, Zarkon's defeat comes at a price.

Zion (August 10)

Netflix Distributed Movie
A portrait of Zion Clark, a young wrestler who was born without legs and grew up in foster care.

Netflix Trailers
Nappily Ever After trailer - September 21
Maniac Season 1 trailer - September 21
The After Party trailer - August 24

Netflix Previews & Videos
Taking Up Space - Harvard University
Taking Up Space - Yale University
Like Father - Real Fathers and Daughters Reconnect 
Netflix Calibrated Mode for the the New Netflix Optimized Sony Bravia Television Set 
Marvel's Luke Cage + 13 Reasons Why - Mike Colter x Alisha Boe 
Insatiable - Inside Insatiable Featurette

Netflix News & Announcements
Producers of Crazy Rich Asians Turned Down Big Payday at Netflix to Release in Theaters
Quincy Jones Documentary Premieres September 21 
The Bleeding Edge Filmmakers Respond to Bayer 
One Day at a Time Showrunner, Writer, Director Set to Guest Star in 2 Episode Arc 
Netflix Acquires Rights to George Orwell's Animal Farm, Andy Serkis to Direct 
Prequel to the Baahubali Franchise with Two Season Order of Baahubali: Before the Beginning 
Mind Hunter - The Serial Killers That Will be in Season 2
Linda Cardellini Will Co-star in Dead to Me Season 1
New Korean Medical Series - Life 
More Casting Additions to Central Park Five

Hype List
Disenchantment Season 1 (August 17, 2018)
Black Mirror Season 5 (2019, projected)
Ghoul Season 1 (August 24, 2018)
The Witcher Season 1 (2020) 
Stranger Things Season 3 (2018, projected)
Ozark Season 2 (August 31, 2018)
The Umbrella Academy Season 1 (2018)
Altered Carbon Season 2 (2019, projected)
Dark Season 2 (2018, projected) 
Ratched Season 1 (2019)
Mindhunter Season 2 (2018)

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