In other Netflix news, the streaming service is switching strategies, releasing three new movies on the big screen first.

In other Netflix news, the streaming service is switching strategies, releasing three new movies on the big screen first. Roma, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and Bird Box will all premiere in select theatres across several cities in the weeks leading up to their streaming service debuts. While Netflix could capture young consumers who are increasingly watching movies on the silver screen in their free time, it’s more likely they’re trying to legitimize their bid to become a serious contender in the upcoming awards season—making them more of a media giant than they already are. (The Verge, Deadline)