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• The Los Angeles Times attended Netflix's is a Joke comedy festival in 2026, covering the funniest performances and highlights from the extensive multi-day event. • The publication curated a selection of the best comedy acts and moments witnessed across the festival's programming. • Netflix is a Joke continues to be one of the largest comedy festivals in the United States, showcasing diverse comedic talent and entertainment.

• The Malayalam comedy sequel Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam, starring Saiju Kurup, will begin streaming exclusively on Netflix starting May 8. • This regional hit continues the franchise's tradition of humor rooted in classical dance themes. • Its OTT debut boosts visibility for South Indian cinema beyond theaters, tapping into pan-India audiences.

• Actress Sayani Gupta is receiving positive response for her latest series 'Glory', which recently premiered on Netflix, where she plays the role of Joyna. • Gupta celebrated a significant week in her career with the world premieres of her short film 'Aasmani', which won two awards at the event. • The actress shared an emotional note about balancing her work on the Netflix series with her independent short film project.

• Netflix's new limited series "Echoes of Tomorrow," starring Kristen Stewart and Oscar Isaac, premiered April 17 and garnered 68 million views in its first 24 hours. • The eight-episode psychological thriller explores alternate timelines and has already been renewed for a second season despite its standalone narrative structure. • Critics praised the series' cinematography and performances, with The New York Times calling it "a haunting meditation on choice and consequence."

• Netflix reported earnings that missed analyst estimates, yet broader market indices maintained record highs as investor focus remained on Iran ceasefire developments and energy market normalization. • The streaming giant's earnings disappointment was overshadowed by positive sentiment around geopolitical deescalation and reduced energy price pressures benefiting the wider market. • Market participants are weighing mixed corporate earnings results against macro-level improvements in global risk sentiment and supply chain stability.

• Netflix unveiled the official trailer for 'The Midnight Club' Season 2 during a virtual fan event on April 16, 2026, promising darker supernatural twists in the horror anthology series created by Mike Flanagan. • The eight-episode season features returning stars Iman Benson and Igby Rigney, with new cast members including Auli'i Cravalho, set to premiere on October 31, 2026. • Flanagan stated in a Variety interview, 'This season dives deeper into the unknown, blending grief and the paranormal like never before,' boosting subscriber excitement amid streaming wars.

Chair’s decision to not seek re-election in June ‘not as a result of any disagreement’, company says in SEC filingNetflix chair Reed Hastings is leaving the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago as the company regains its footing after it lost its $72bn deal for Warner Bros Discovery.In a letter to investors released on Thursday, Netflix said Hastings will not stand for re-election at its annual meeting in June and plans to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits. Continue reading...