Task for Thursday - How the internet has affected the television industry?

We are going to investigate how the intenet has affected the television industry using Netflix as our example.

 

Netflix:
What is Netflix?
What is its business model? (Include prices, subscription information, formats)
When was it introduced? Was it originally streaming video on demand? Why did it change?

 

And then I'd like you to look at Netflix's exclusive TV drama House of Cards starring Kevin Spacey:

 

House of Cards:
What is it about?
Why is it so significant for our work on internet and the TV industry?
Can you find out any facts and figures about the show and its creation/reception?

 

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