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Netflix has increased the price of its premium ad-free plan by $3 per month to $22.99, while the cost for premium rose by 2 pounds to 17.99 pounds in Britain and by 2 euros to 19.99 euros in France, according to a report published by Reuters. The price hikes were announced in an earnings report that showed the company's global subscriber base reached 247 million at the end of September. Substantial subscriber gains came in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, where Netflix added nearly 4 million subscribers.

Netflix has signed a multi-year agreement with Skydance Animation to develop animated feature films that will be released exclusively on Netflix, the streaming service said on Wednesday. John Lasseter, Walt Disney Co's former animation head and co-founder of Pixar, will guide production of the films. Lasseter began working at Skydance Animation in 2019 after taking a leave of absence from Disney in 2017. He was a driving force behind animation hits like «Toy Story» and «Cars.»

Netflix increased subscription prices for some streaming plans in the United States, Britain and France on Wednesday as it shattered expectations for new customers, sending its shares surging 13%. Almost 9 million subscribers joined Netflix around the globe in the third quarter, surpassing Wall Street analysts' forecast for 6 million, according to LSEG. Netflix said it expected a similar number of additions in the current quarter.

Netflix raised subscription prices for some of its streaming plans in the United States, Britain and France on Wednesday, a move to boost revenue in a competitive streaming market.

Investing.com — U.S. President Joe Biden heads to Israel, while crude prices soar as a missile explosion on a Gaza hospital esclated tensions in the Middle East. The earnings season continues with results due from Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), while Chinese GDP expanded by more than expected in the third quarter.

Investing.com — US stock futures were trading in a tight range during Wednesday's evening deals, after major benchmark averages declined significantly throughout regular trading as Treasury bond yields surged to fresh 16-year highs.

Kevin Hart and Chris Rock teamed up for a stand-up tour last year. The duo performed five shows under the name «Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed» in New York and New Jersey in July. Netflix has announced the upcoming release of a documentary, which will provide a behind-the-scenes look at their tour. The documentary, which has been titled «Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only,» will be released on December 12. The documentary will show the tour's backstage moments and feature personal narratives from the two comedians about their early lives, challenges, successes, and the close bond they share. The film is directed by Rashidi Harper, who is known for directing «Hip Hop Uncovered.» The production of the documentary involves Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, and Luke Kelly-Clyne from Hartbeat, Chris Rock from CR Enterprises, and Malcolm Spellman, Oby M. Okoye, and Rashidi Harper from The 51B. The executive producers include Thai Randolph, Jeff Clanagan, Mike Stein, Dave Becky, and Kevin Healey, with JC Del Barco and Ty Walker as co-executive producers. Kevin Hart expressed his excitement about the project, stating, «When Chris and I realized we were both going to be on tour this year, we immediately knew we needed to do something special. We have been friends and mentors to each other for 20 years, but we have never shared a headlining stage together – until now. I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the return of live comedy than to co-headline a show with my brother Chris Rock. This is a major moment in comedy and one for the history books.»

Netflix has released the trailer for the documentary «Sly,» which sheds light on Sylvester Stallone's 50-year Hollywood career. The film, which has been directed by Thom Zimny, explores Stallone's iconic roles in movies like Rocky and Rambo. It parallels his own story as an underdog with the memorable characters he has portrayed. The 77-year-old actor talks about his remarkable journey in the trailer, emphasizing how rejection served as his motivation. Stallone said, «I'm in the hope business.» The documentary also delves into the struggles he has faced in maintaining his family while pursuing his filmmaking passion. Stallone candidly admitted, «When you're wholly absorbed in filmmaking, you sometimes put it ahead of your family, and the consequences can be devastating. Now, I realize that family is what truly matters.» «Sly» had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It is set for a global release on Netflix on November 3.

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Investing.com — Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares jumped more than 10% in after-hours trading after it handily beat profit expectations as subscriber numbers rose.

Investing.com — The S&P 500 fell Wednesday as Nvidia continued to weigh on tech for a second-straight day ahead of quarterly results from Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) after markets close. 

My Hero Academia UA HEROES BATTLE Original Episode. The acclaimed orchestral music found within the background score of My Hero Academia has been a significant highlight of the anime adaptation. On November 23, composer Yuki Hayashi is set to perform the series' music alongside a Special Orchestra Band. To mark this special occasion, a visual has been unveiled, showcasing the elegant presence of Ochako, Deku, Bakugo, and Todoroki. The My Hero Academia Special Film Concert is set to feature a performance by the Special Orchestra Band, bringing to life the series' iconic music in sync with significant anime scenes. Joining the band on stage will be the voices behind Deku, Daiki Yamashita, and Bakugo, Nobuhiko Okamoto. This remarkable event is scheduled to take place at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi on November 23. Musical compositions of the My Hero Academia anime is available on Crunchyroll. The production of the seventh season and a fourth original film of «My Hero Academia» are in the works. One can watch all six seasons of My Hero Academia on Netflix starring Daiki Yamashita, Kenta Miyake, Nobuhiko Okamoto. My Hero Academia has been published by Tosho. Main audio will be on English and Japanese and subtitles will be available on English, Deutsch, Español (América Latina), Español (España), Français, Italiano, Português (Brasil).

Investing.com — U.S. President Joe Biden heads to Israel, while crude prices soar as a missile explosion on a Gaza hospital esclated tensions in the Middle East. The earnings season continues with results due from Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), while Chinese GDP expanded by more than expected in the third quarter.

Netflix has just ignited the excitement of fans eagerly awaiting the live-action adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" by releasing a fresh batch of first-look images. These captivating images introduce us to key Fire Nation characters who are about to set the screen ablaze. Let's dive into the details of these reveals.

George Lopez, Bruce Helford, Michael Rotenberg, and Katie Newman, the show has been a hit, promising more laughs in its upcoming season.

Goosebumps" series at New York Comic Con on Friday garnered significant attention, amassing a total of 4.2 million views for its first episode within the initial three days of streaming availability on both Hulu and Disney+. Considered as Disney Branded Television's most-watched season debut of the year, the show has also marked the largest streaming season premiere since the introduction of "Monsters at Work" in 2021. Fans can now access the first five episodes of the thrilling series based on R.L.

Millie Bobby Brown, best known for her role as Eleven in the hugely popular Netflix series "Stranger Things," is preparing to say goodbye to the legendary series. Eleven's journey began when she was 11 years old, and now that she is 19, is ready to go on new adventures.

Investing.com — Stocks surged on Monday as investors turned their attention to a wave of earnings reports from big banks, big tech firms such as Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) this week.

Halloween is a fun time for all ages. While there's plenty of adult content for the spooky season, there are numerous movies which can be watched by kids. Here are 10 kid-friendly Halloween movies for your little ones to watch.

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