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Netflix Reportedly Threatening To Take Over Letterboxd
Sony, Paramount, and others are eyeing a potential acquisition as well
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Engadget
· Jul 10, 2026
Netflix, Paramount, Sony and others are reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd
The movie-centric social network is said to be seeking new ownership.
Variety
· Jun 22, 2026
‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ Star Zoey Deutch and Filmmaker on Forgiving Wes, Jill’s Grief and Rom-Com’s Magic: The Gathering Plot Twist
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Voicemails for Isabelle,” now streaming on Netflix. Netflix’s latest rom-com hit, “Voicemails for Isabelle,” landed on the streamer last Friday following nearly eight years of changes on its road to the screen, including screenwriter Leah McKendrick taking over as director. Among the biggest switches made to the script since []
The Daily Beast
· Jun 22, 2026
The Netflix Rom-Com Turning Everyone Into a Sobbing Mess
NetflixFor some reason, I thought a fun, lighthearted way to end my weekend was to watch the new “You’ve Got Mail, But With the Dead Sister” Netflix rom-com.Roughly two hours later, my downstairs neighbor was at my door complaining about the leak coming through the floor, where my tears had puddled.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Us Weekly
· Jul 8, 2026
41 Must-Watch TV Shows on BritBox Right Now (July 2026): ‘Gone’ and More
Netflix and Prime Video get all the press, but one of the best streamers around right now is BritBox. Why BritBox? Well, it has enough murder mysteries, dramas, travel shows and comedies to satisfy the most discerning viewer. That’s especially true in July, with the streamer releasing new episodes of its hit series, A Woman []
Gamesradar
· Jun 22, 2026
The Boroughs star encourages fans and Emmy voters to "stick it to Netflix" after the show's cancellation
The Boroughs star encourages fans and Emmy voters to "stick it to Netflix" after the show's cancellation
Gizmodo
· Jun 27, 2026
Brad Bird’s Ready and Hoping for ‘Ray Gunn’ to Hit Theaters
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Related coverage for "Netflix Reportedly Threatening To Take Over Letterboxd": Engadget — Netflix, Paramount, Sony and others are reportedly in talks to buy Letterboxd. Variety — ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ Star Zoey Deutch and Filmmaker on Forgiving Wes, Jill’s Grief and Rom-Com’s Magic: The Gathering Plot Twist. The Daily Beast — The Netflix Rom-Com Turning Everyone Into a Sobbing Mess. Us Weekly — 41 Must-Watch TV Shows on BritBox Right Now (July 2026): ‘Gone’ and More. Gamesradar — The Boroughs star encourages fans and Emmy voters to "stick it to Netflix" after the show's cancellation . Gizmodo — Brad Bird’s Ready and Hoping for ‘Ray Gunn’ to Hit Theaters