Netflix partners with DreamWorks for ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ series

With the new How To Train Your Dragon movie coming out, fans of the franchise have more to look forward to. DreamWorks and Netflix have partnered to release a series based on the movies. This exclusive deal will bring the “beloved set of characters” to the kids for the coming years. The story is said to bridge the gap between the first film and the upcoming sequel. It will arrive in 2015 and be available to Netflix users around the world.

Netflix Canada officially raises prices for new subscribers

After previously announcing a price hike for new members in the US, Netflix is bringing the price increase to Canada but to new subscribers first. Those who will sign up for Netflix now will pay $8.99 instead of $7.99.  Current customers will not feel the effects of the price hike for at least two years. Netflix said in an email to existing subscribers: "As a thank you for being a member of Netflix already, we guarantee your plan and price (excluding tax) will not change for two years."

The company cites the raising costs of managing its large data flow over the internet infrastructure and having to release more funds to create and obtain rights for exclusive shows like Orange Is The New Black and House of Cards.

Source: CBC

Netflix announces price hike for new members in the US, no word on price increase in Canada yet

Netflix has announced its plans to raise prices for new members in the US by a dollar or two later in the quarter but they did not specify whether they would do so in other countries as well. Huffington Post Canada tried to reach Netflix for a comment but they have not gotten back yet. The company has previously raised prices in Ireland from €6.99 to €7.99 for new members earlier in the year so it won’t be a surprise if it makes its way here. 

The company aims to improve its offerings with the price increase. As stated in a letter to shareholders, "In the U.S. we have greatly improved our content selection since we introduced our streaming plan in 2010 at $7.99 per month. Our current view is to do a one or two dollar increase, depending on the country, later this quarter for new members only. Existing members would stay at current pricing (e.g. $7.99 in the U.S.) for a generous time period. These changes will enable us to acquire more content and deliver an even better streaming experience."

Netflix starts 4K streaming of ‘House of Cards’

If you own a 4K TV, then you can finally take advantage of the feature that costs you thousands of dollars. Netflix has started streaming its smash hit House of Cards in 4K resolution. But you’d have to make sure the TV has HEVC/H.265 decoding though. Other than that, we think you’re all good to stream the show in all that high resolution goodness.

Netflix hasn’t said what else they plan to upgrade to 4K next but we will keep you posted when we find out.

Source: Engadget