Netflix, the streaming service, is entering the awkward teenage years, at least with its latest programming push.
It is adding a number of exclusive films and television series focused on tweens and teenagers to its slate in the coming months as part of a strategy to position itself as a digital entertainment hub for the postmillennial generation.
Netflix has licensed two films from popular YouTube personalities, including “Smosh: The Movie” from the creators of the YouTube comedy channel of the same name, which has more than 21 million YouTube subscribers, and “Bad Night,” featuring YouTube stars Jenn McAllister and Lauren Luthringshausen.
It also has picked up “Lost & Found Music Studios,” a half-hour original series about a group of young musicians; “Degrassi: Next Class,” about homophobia, racism, substance abuse and other issues teenagers face as they prepare to enter adulthood; and “Fuller House,” the much-anticipated sequel to the 1990s hit sitcom “Full House.”
Netflix is trying to fill a void that exists across the media market, said Eric Barmack, Netflix’s vice president of global independent content. He said that while a number of traditional and digital outlets offer programming that appeals to younger children and young adults, scripted entertainment focused on teenagers is scarce.
Traditional media organizations have faced stark challenges keeping pace with the fast-shifting habits of young viewers.
Total recall
About 3,200 wall chargers with USB cords that are used to charge the iPhone 5 and 5S are being recalled. The chargers have a geometric print in mint green and peach colors. Style numbers CRGT-003 or CRGT-004 are printed on the UPC sticker on the back side of the package. “Charlotte Russe” and “USB Cord & Wall Charger for iPhone 5/5S” are printed on the packaging.
There has been one report of the charger catching on fire.
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled chargers and contact MiWorld for a full refund. They were sold exclusively at Charlotte Russe stores nationwide in October for about $13.
Call MiWorld Accessories toll-free at 877-936-6677 between 4 and 11 a.m. Hawaii time Monday through Friday, email support@miworldaccessories.com or visit www.miworldaccessories.com and click on “Product Recall Click Here for More Info.”
