Netflix commits to movies in 2018 and dramedy series Atlanta
This is part 2 of the 73rd episode of the Stream Team Show, hosted by Saeed and Cherie Gatson.
In this episode:
- Netflix announces that its spending even more money on original content in 2018, with a big emphasis on movies.
- And Donald Glover’s series Atlanta lives up to all the hype.
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What We’re Streaming
Def Comedy Jam 25
Def Comedy Jam 25 celebrates the impact and legacy of the groundbreaking HBO comedy series Def Comedy Jam, which debut 25-years ago running from 1992 to 1997. Def Comedy Jam 25 celebrates the impact and legacy of the long-running comedy series with surprise guests, tributes, and performances of unbelievably funny and raw moments. — IMDb
Atlanta
Created by: Donald Glover
Starring: Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield
Follows two cousins with different views on art versus commerce on their way up through the Atlanta rap scene. Earnest “Earn” Marks is an ambitious college drop-out who suddenly becomes a star. — IMDb
The Latest in Streaming
Netflix spending big $$$ in 2018
Netflix plans to spend $8 billion on original content in 2018, $2 billion more than this year.
Most of the additional spending has been earmarked for the production of movies, as the streaming service plans to release around 80 films next year. — CNN
Movies Anywhere: Watch all your Amazon, Google, and iTunes titles in one place
Disney has launched an expanded version of its Disney Movies Anywhere service called Movies Anywhere. The service allows users to access movies purchased from Amazon, Google, Apple or Vudu all in one place. — ARS Technica
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