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Netflix is finally ready to months after word emerged of its plans. The service has that Chris Rock will debut a comedy special live on the service sometime in early 2023. He's the "first artist" to receive the distinction, the company says, and the stream will be available worldwide.
The firm revealed its live show strategy following a Deadline this May. At the time, Netflix said it would focus on unscripted material like stand-up specials, competition shows and an upcoming Netflix is a Joke festival. In theory, you could vote on a reality TV series or watch a raw comedy gig with mistakes intact.
The expansion isn't a shock when some of Netflix's main rivals have at least some form of livestreaming in place. Disney+ in February, and will air this fall. Others focus heavily on sports. Amazon Prime Video broadcasts , for example, while Apple TV+ has . These offerings give you a reason to either join a service or stay subscribed when you've exhausted the usual on-demand fare.
Netflix also hasn't been shy about experimenting with different formats beyond its linear movies and TV shows. It has offered and other interactive programming, and is diving further . Livestreams could help Netflix further diversify its content and help it avoid a repeat of this year's .
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The firm revealed its live show strategy following a Deadline this May. At the time, Netflix said it would focus on unscripted material like stand-up specials, competition shows and an upcoming Netflix is a Joke festival. In theory, you could vote on a reality TV series or watch a raw comedy gig with mistakes intact.
The expansion isn't a shock when some of Netflix's main rivals have at least some form of livestreaming in place. Disney+ in February, and will air this fall. Others focus heavily on sports. Amazon Prime Video broadcasts , for example, while Apple TV+ has . These offerings give you a reason to either join a service or stay subscribed when you've exhausted the usual on-demand fare.
Netflix also hasn't been shy about experimenting with different formats beyond its linear movies and TV shows. It has offered and other interactive programming, and is diving further . Livestreams could help Netflix further diversify its content and help it avoid a repeat of this year's .
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