UPDATE: Netflix Declines to Carry Russian Propaganda Channels Russian propaganda

[Wicked Blue]

Last edited Mon Feb 28, 2022, 04:55 PM - Edit history (2)

Variety:

Netflix won’t carry the 20 Russian free-to-air propaganda channels that they could be required to host under Russian law.

In December 2021, Netflix was added by the Russian regulator, Roskomnadzor, to its register for audiovisual services because the SVOD reached over 100,000 subscribers. Consequently, Netflix is theoretically required as part of a law — known locally as the Vitrina TV law — to distribute 20 “must-carry” free-to-air Russian news, sports and entertainment TV channels.

The channels include Channel One, NTV and Spa, a channel operated by the Russian Orthodox Church. Channel One is understood to be aligned with the Kremlin and likely to broadcast Putin propaganda, Variety understands.

“Given the current situation, we have no plans to add these channels to our service,” a Netflix spokesperson told Variety.

https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/netflix-russian-propaganda-channels-1235192082/

[Aristus]

1. Signed!

[Irish_Dem]

2. Doesn't Facebook support Russian propaganda?

[Wicked Blue]

4. Not sure, probably nt

[JustAnotherGen]

3. More to it than that

For those for whom this is the first they are hearing about this:

https://www.indiewire.com/2022/02/netflix-forced-broadcast-russia-propaganda-1234703004/


Netflix needs to pull out of Russia - AND Ukraine - If Russia is successful.

Netflix will be subject to new broadcast regulations in Russia starting March 1, following the streaming platform being added to the “audiovisual services” overseen by Russia’s communications regulator Roskomnadzor in 2021.

The register applies to streaming services available in Russia with at least 100,000 daily users. Such a categorization will require Netflix to broadcast streams of 20 Russian federal television stations including Channel One, NTV, and a channel run by the Russian Orthodox Church, Spas, according to the Moscow Times via Politico. This requirement will only be applicable to Netflix’s services in Russia; it is estimated that the platform has approximately 1 million national subscribers.

Netflix did not immediately respond to IndieWire’s request for comment.

Channel One is closely linked to the Kremlin, with President Putin’s allies like top spy Chief Sergey Naryshkin and Putin’s first deputy chief of staff Alexey Gromov on the board of the station. Per Politico, Gromov’s responsibilities include overseeing the production of state propaganda and Moscow’s broad program of censorship. He had previously served as Putin’s press secretary.

[Wicked Blue]

6. Thank you!

[Ohio Joe]

5. Netflix broadcasts channels?

Does it mean shows? I never heard of Netflix broadcasting channels

[Wicked Blue]

7. Stations, according to the article

[Ohio Joe]

9. Not sure I get the difference but it's over anyway...

Netflix Declines to Carry Russian Propaganda Channels

Netflix won’t carry the 20 Russian free-to-air propaganda channels that they could be required to host under Russian law.

In December 2021, Netflix was added by the Russian regulator, Roskomnadzor, to its register for audiovisual services because the SVOD reached over 100,000 subscribers. Consequently, Netflix is theoretically required as part of a law — known locally as the Vitrina TV law — to distribute 20 “must-carry” free-to-air Russian news, sports and entertainment TV channels.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/netflix-declines-to-carry-russian-propaganda-channels/ar-AAUqEo9?ocid=msedgntp

Done and done

[JustAnotherGen]

10. In Russia - starting tomorrow

They would have to.

[Ohio Joe]

11. See post #9...

It's over, Netflix has said they won't do it.

[FakeNoose]

8. I signed the petition, however I'm no longer a Netflix subscriber

It's going to mean more if Netflix subscribers start leaving and letting them know the reason why.

Just sayin'

[AmBlue]

12. DONE n/t