Netflix vs. the World – Exclusive Official Trailer 2

With the release date for Netflix vs the World drawing near, IGN can exclusively debut the second trailer for this upcoming documentary, which chronicles Netflix’s rise from humble DVD rental service to streaming juggernaut. The documentary features interviews with executives from both Netflix and its former competitor, Blockbuster Online.
Check out the video player above or scroll down to see the newest trailer for Netflix vs the World.Shawn Cauthen directs Netflix vs the World, as he collaborates with author/journalist Gina Keating to interview a number of people involved in the company’s formative years as well as entertainment industry observers. The lineup of interviewees includes everyone from Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph to former Blockbuster Video executives John Antioco, Nick Shepherd and Shane Evangelist to IGN’s own streaming expert David Griffin.

“This film brilliantly captures the challenges Reed (Hastings) and I faced in trying to teach consumers a new way to enjoy movies and TV shows. It’s also a deeply personal story about the courage and ingenuity of the founding team that set Netflix on its path to transforming the entertainment industry,” Randolph said in a statement.

Netflix vs the World will debut at the Lone Star Film Festival in Fort Worth, TX on Saturday, November 16. The festival will play host to a panel and Q&A session at 3:15 pm CST, with a screening to follow at 7:15pm CST at AMC Palace 9 theater in Fort Worth.

Netflix Spotlight: November 2019

For more on the current state of the streaming wars, here’s a breakdown of everything coming to Disney+ and a look at what’s new to Amazon Prime Video in November. And find out when you can start watching Apple TV+ here.

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source: ign.com