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JamesG · 01-17-2019, 06:28 PM

Netflix’s Bird Box Viewed by 80 Million Households
by Dawn C. Chmielewski
January 17, 2019

Netflix broke with its longstanding practice of withholding viewer data and revealed that some 80 million households viewed Bird Box in its first four weeks of release.

CEO Reed Hastings made that information public in the investor letter that accompanied the company’s fourth quarter earnings report, as he sought to demonstrate momentum for Netflix’s original film slate.

Susanne Bier’s film — which has been resonating in pop culture, as evidenced by such ill-advised pranks as the blindfolded Bird Box challenge — is just one example of the growing strength of the streaming giant’s original films, Hastings noted.

Hastings also disclosed viewer numbers for its Spanish original Elite (20 million), its Turkish-original series, Protector (10 million) and You (40 million).

Nielsen reported that nearly 26 million U.S. subscribers watched Bird Box in its first week.

“The global reach of our audience and the quality of the experience producing for Netflix continues to attract the world’s top directors,” Hastings said.

https://deadline.com/2019/01/netflix...ds-1202537139/

tlc38tlc38 · 01-18-2019, 10:44 AM

I haven’t seen it and really don’t want to.

MA · 01-18-2019, 10:47 AM

I saw it, wasn't great.

dakert · 01-20-2019, 01:22 PM

In 1978 I believed a man could fly but in 2019 I cant believe people can get from point A to point B blindfolded or drive a car with the windows blacked out.

Janice · 01-20-2019, 03:58 PM

What a letdown. A total mess of a movie. A big bore. I fell asleep. Everyone around me was after me to watch it. I don't have the heart to say I think it sucked.

TSMIV · 01-20-2019, 05:08 PM

Haven't seen it and don't plan to. Netflix originals (except for The Crown) are not good yet they are increasing their price so they can make more. They've gotten rid of most of their classic movies and TV shows in favor of this kind of stuff. "My list" keeps getting shorter and shorter. I watched Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle last night and it wasn't very good either.

01-17-2019, 06:28 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,121	Netflix Film "Bird Box" Viewed by 80 Million Households *Netflix’s Bird Box* Viewed by 80 Million Households** by Dawn C. Chmielewski January 17, 2019 Netflix broke with its longstanding practice of withholding viewer data and revealed that some 80 million households viewed Bird Box in its first four weeks of release. CEO Reed Hastings made that information public in the investor letter that accompanied the company’s fourth quarter earnings report, as he sought to demonstrate momentum for Netflix’s original film slate. Susanne Bier’s film — which has been resonating in pop culture, as evidenced by such ill-advised pranks as the blindfolded Bird Box challenge — is just one example of the growing strength of the streaming giant’s original films, Hastings noted. Hastings also disclosed viewer numbers for its Spanish original Elite (20 million), its Turkish-original series, Protector (10 million) and You (40 million). Nielsen reported that nearly 26 million U.S. subscribers watched Bird Box in its first week. “The global reach of our audience and the quality of the experience producing for Netflix continues to attract the world’s top directors,” Hastings said. https://deadline.com/2019/01/netflix...ds-1202537139/ Attached Images

01-18-2019, 10:44 AM	#2
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01-18-2019, 10:47 AM	#3
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01-20-2019, 01:22 PM	#4
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	In 1978 I believed a man could fly but in 2019 I cant believe people can get from point A to point B blindfolded or drive a car with the windows blacked out.

01-20-2019, 03:58 PM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	What a letdown. A total mess of a movie. A big bore. I fell asleep. Everyone around me was after me to watch it. I don't have the heart to say I think it sucked.

01-20-2019, 05:08 PM	#6
TSMIV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 29, 2018 Location: Arkansas Posts: 696	Haven't seen it and don't plan to. Netflix originals (except for The Crown) are not good yet they are increasing their price so they can make more. They've gotten rid of most of their classic movies and TV shows in favor of this kind of stuff. "My list" keeps getting shorter and shorter. I watched Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle last night and it wasn't very good either.