Netflix Restructures Film Group as it Scales Back Movie Output

A smartphone with Netflix logo is placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken April 19, 2022. (Reuters)
A smartphone with Netflix logo is placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken April 19, 2022. (Reuters)
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Netflix Restructures Film Group as it Scales Back Movie Output

A smartphone with Netflix logo is placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken April 19, 2022. (Reuters)
A smartphone with Netflix logo is placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken April 19, 2022. (Reuters)

Video streaming service Netflix Inc is restructuring its film group, which will result in layoffs and the departure of two of its most experienced executives, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

As part of the restructuring, Netflix will combine small and midsize picture productions units, resulting in a few job cuts, and scale back the company's output to ensure high quality titles, the report said. It will also centralize decision making of different divisions.

Lisa Nishimura, responsible for documentaries and smaller-budget films, and Ian Bricke, a vice president in the film group, will be leaving after more than a decade with the company, the report added.

Netflix did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

The company added about 7.6 million subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2022, after bleeding subscribers in the first half as rivals such as Paramount+ and Disney+ raked in viewers.

But average revenue per membership declined across regions in the last three months of 2022.



Rapper Kendrick Lamar Lands the Biggest Wins at the 2025 BET Awards 

Kendrick Lamar accepts the Album of the Year award for "GNX" at the 25th annual BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards, in Los Angeles, California, US, June 9, 2025. (Reuters)
Kendrick Lamar accepts the Album of the Year award for "GNX" at the 25th annual BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards, in Los Angeles, California, US, June 9, 2025. (Reuters)
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Rapper Kendrick Lamar Lands the Biggest Wins at the 2025 BET Awards 

Kendrick Lamar accepts the Album of the Year award for "GNX" at the 25th annual BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards, in Los Angeles, California, US, June 9, 2025. (Reuters)
Kendrick Lamar accepts the Album of the Year award for "GNX" at the 25th annual BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards, in Los Angeles, California, US, June 9, 2025. (Reuters)

Kendrick Lamar was the top winner on Monday at the BET Awards, an awards ceremony honoring Black actors, singers and sports stars.

The "30 For 30" rapper won the best male hip hop artist award, best album of the year as well as the video of the year award for "Not Like Us."

Lamar and filmmaker Dave Free also took home the video director of the year award at the event, which was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and broadcast on the BET cable channel.

"BET has always made sure they're representing the culture right and always put me in the midst of the cycle of what we represent," Lamar said on stage when accepting his award.

Host comedian Kevin Hart opened the ceremony by recognizing the BET Awards' 25th anniversary and all of the "history that has been made" on the stage.

The ceremony traversed the evolution of Black music, starting with a performance by R&B artist Ashanti that featured a compilation of songs, including her 2002 song "Foolish."

Additional performances included other 2000s songs "Ballin'" by Mustard, "1 Thing" by Amerie and "Like You" by Bow Wow.

Hart led with jokes while also highlighting the BET Ultimate Icon Award winners of the night, including Kirk Franklin, Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg.

The special award was given to those that have paid homage to music, entertainment, advocacy and community impact.

Presented by Stevie Wonder, Foxx accepted his award and reflected on his recovery journey after having a stroke in 2023.

"I gotta be honest, when I saw the in memoriam, I was like, 'Man, that could have been me'," he said.

Another honor included the best female hip hop artist award for rising rapper Doechii.