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[02/15/26 - 04:01 PM] "Unscripted" Producer MEGUMI Signs Exclusive Partnership with Netflix Her first-ever unscripted project, "Badly in Love," is a series built around the unlikely pairing of Japan's "yankee" subculture - a youth culture often associated with rebellious style, delinquent aesthetics, and strong codes of loyalty - and a romantic reality format. |
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"Unscripted" Producer MEGUMI Signs Exclusive Partnership with Netflix
Netflix is pleased to announce a multi-year exclusive agreement with Japanese creator MEGUMI. Under this partnership, MEGUMI will produce multiple new unscripted ("script-free storytelling") series to be exclusively distributed on Netflix.
Her first-ever unscripted project, *Badly in Love* (2025), is a series built around the unlikely pairing of Japan's "yankee" subculture - a youth culture often associated with rebellious style, delinquent aesthetics, and strong codes of loyalty - and a romantic reality format. Shortly after its release, the series debuted at No. 8 on the Global Weekly Top 10 (Non-English Series)* and became the first Japanese unscripted title to enter the Netflix Weekly Top 10 (Series) in South Korea, breaking records at a remarkable pace internationally. In Japan, the series ranked No. 1 on the Netflix Weekly Top 10 (Series) for four consecutive weeks, already generating an exceptional response for a Japanese unscripted title.
*Tracking period: December 8-14, 2025.
Megumi commented on the new agreement:
"I am truly honored to receive this incredible opportunity from Netflix, and I feel a great sense of responsibility. While creating *Badly in Love*, I was deeply moved by the raw emotions, impulses, and unfiltered moments shared by everyone who appeared in the show. It made me realize that those very things are what make people truly beautiful. I also came to see how powerfully such authenticity can move the hearts of viewers. In an age where there are no clear 'right' answers, I want to carefully capture real emotions and the subtle shifts of the human heart, and convey just how precious they are. Through unscripted projects, I will continue to do my utmost to deliver those irreplaceable moments to as many people as possible."
Kaata Sakamoto, Vice President of Content - Japan at Netflix
"Our mission at Netflix is to create stories unlike anything members have seen before - stories that deeply move and resonate with viewers. When I first watched the rush footage of 'Badly in Love', I felt strongly that, even with her very first unscripted production as a producer, MEGUMI was a creator who truly shared that vision. That conviction led to what became our fastest-ever decision to produce a second season, and has now resulted in this exclusive agreement with MEGUMI as a producer of unscripted content. Through her singular and distinctive perspective, we will continue to discover uniquely Japanese stories that have yet to be told and create compelling works that captivate members around the world."
Currently, multiple unscripted projects produced by MEGUMI are being developed in parallel at Netflix. Together, creator MEGUMI and Netflix will produce "Unscripted" stories - authentic narratives with unpredictable turns that lay bare real human lives and raw emotions - and deliver them to audiences all around the world.
Stay tuned for the upcoming original series from MEGUMI, exclusively on Netflix.
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[05/13/26 - 08:31 AM] MVP and Netflix Announce On-Air Talent for Rousey vs. Carano On Saturday, May 16, the Rousey vs. Carano preliminary card begins at 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT on Netflix's Tudum and MVP's YouTube Channel, with the main card starting at 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT, live only on Netflix.
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[05/13/26 - 08:30 AM] The CW Network and ESPN Reach Sublicense Broadcast Agreement for ACC Football and Basketball Games Through 2030-31 Season As part of this long-term relationship, The CW will air 14 regular season football games, 30 men's basketball games, and 10 women's basketball games each season.
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[05/13/26 - 08:12 AM] Warner Bros. Discovery's Cable Portfolio Primes Programming Slate with Over 3,000 Premiere Hours Including 225 New and Returning Series "Our brands are unstoppable, delivering the most talked about and must-watch unscripted series on TV today," said Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO of the Warner Bros.
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[05/13/26 - 08:07 AM] Max Original Comedy Series "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" Debuts July 23 New episodes will debut subsequent Thursdays.
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[05/13/26 - 07:56 AM] ESPN Networks Delivered Second Most-Watched WNBA Regular-Season Game Ever with Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever on May 9 ESPN today announced that the Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever matchup on May 9 at 1 p.m. ET on ABC averaged 2.5 million viewers, making it the second most-watched WNBA regular-season game across ESPN networks ever.
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[05/13/26 - 03:01 AM] Video: The Trailer for the Second Season of "My Family" Only on Netflix June 10 Despite the love, despite the commitment, keeping the promise made to Fausto proved impossible.
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[05/13/26 - 12:01 AM] Netflix Announces Danish Adaptation of "Love Is Blind" "Love Is Blind: Denmark" will be produced by Mastiff DK, with production scheduled to begin this year.
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[05/12/26 - 05:22 PM] Fandom Takes Center Stage as Disney's Sports, TV and Film Powerhouses Command the North Javits Center Energized by on stage appearances from more than 100 notable figures, the presentation underscored Disney's position at the forefront of the global media industry and its ambitious path ahead, driven by the powerful intersection of fandom, storytelling, innovation, and creative culture redefining the future of the industry.
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[05/12/26 - 04:01 PM] Video: "Human Vapor" - Official Teaser - Netflix A legendary Toho film is rebooted with a brand-new story.
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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM] CFP Contenders and Non-Conference Clashes Headline ESPN's Industry-Leading, Early-Season College Football Schedule Reveal at Disney Upfront Nine of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule release, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Miami, No. 8 Texas Tech, No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 11 LSU.
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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM] The Grammy Awards Set to Take Place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and Will Air Live on ABC and Stream on Disney+ and Hulu The upcoming ceremony marks a historic shift for the organization as the 2027 Grammy Awards will be the first ceremony to air on ABC since 1972, ushering in a new era for the most celebrated night in music.
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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM] Disney and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2032 As part of the new agreement, the CMA Awards will stream live on Disney+ for the first time ever, alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC, kicking off with "The 60th Annual CMA Awards" on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
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[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM] ESPN's "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Kicks Off 40th Season in Baton Rouge with 500th Show on the Road Following Baton Rouge, College GameDay will travel to Austin, Texas on September 12 for a battle of powerhouse programs in Week 2 as the Texas Longhorns host Ohio State in a rematch of last season's 14-7 Buckeyes' win in Columbus.
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[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM] Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of FX's "American Horror Story" Installment 13 Coming This Fall to FX and Hulu FX's "American Horror Story," the global phenomenon that has garnered more than 100 Emmy nominations since its launch in 2011, returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone's most feared number.
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[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM] Disney+ Becomes the Exclusive Home of the Banana Bowl This October Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out.
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