WTF Is Netflix?

The media is buzzing ahead of the launch of streaming giant Netflix in NZ tomorrow. This has, however left many people asking themselves the question 'WTF IS NETFLIX'?

WHAT IS NETFLIX?

Well, Netflix is a provider of on-demand internet streaming media, available to viewers who pay for it.

Basically, it is a quick and easy way to stream your favorite TV shows in high quality.

WHAT CAN I WATCH ON NETFLIX?

TV shows including Orange Is The New Black and Homeland are supposedly going to be available on Netflix, along with many others.

Also available will be all seasons of Lost, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Broadchurch, The Tunnel and Chris Lilley comedy shows Ja'mie: Private School Girl, Summer Heights High and We Can Be Heroes.

Movies include The Matrix, Ocean's and Lord of the Rings trilogies, Happy Feet, Wedding Crashers, Cars, Monsters Inc, Up and Zoolander.

Members can also catch up on seasons one and two of the critically-acclaimed series Orange is the New Black. Season three will premiere June 12 exclusively on Netflix.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

• Single-stream standard definition plan for $9.99.
• Two-stream high-definition plan for $12.99. 
• Four-stream 4K ultra-high definition "family" plan for $15.99.

For consumers it could be good news but for local entertainment companies it will be a tough ask.

Netflix is a huge company and has apps for media devices such as smart TVs and tablets.

To celebrate the launch of Netflix, The Hits is EXCLUSIVELY speaking to ALL the Stars. 

Polly chats with Ellie Kemper from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt on Tuesday whilst Flynny chats with Lorenzo Richelmy from Marco Polo THEN Polly catches up with Uzo Aduba from Orange is the New Black on Wednesday!