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No, the Duffer Brothers didn't edit *that* Stranger Things scene, but they had another 'George Lucas' moment

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Stranger Things is one of the biggest shows in the world, with multiple streaming records and a string of Emmy Award nominations to its name. But it’s back in the news after some fans claimed the show had edited scenes between Nancy and Jonathan to make one character look, as they described it, “like less pervert.” So was the scene actually edited? And which Stranger Things moments have changed that we don’t know about? *Also, be prepared for minor spoilers. Which scene with Nancy and Jonathan are we talking about? If you look back on the first season of Stranger Things, you’ll remember how Nancy Wheeler hung out at Steve Harrington’s house in Chapter 2: The Stranger on Maple Street . But they are not alone. Detective Jonathan Byers is in the bush taking photos in an attempt to track down evidence of his brother Will’s disappearance. While the scene shows Jonathan pointing his camera at Nancy through the upstairs window, the audience never saw him click the shutter when he started t

How Netflix plans to find the inside of Star Wars

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Netflix is ​​changing the way we watch television — but at a critical moment in the midst of a decline in subscribers, the streaming giant is hoping to capitalize on the popularity of its most successful show. Key points: The franchise strategy aims to build brands from television shows and movies Netflix executive says the move was inspired by Walt Disney and Star Wars After years of accumulating subscribers, Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter of this year When it first launched, Netflix broke Hollywood rules to create an $82 billion global stream that the rest of the entertainment industry quickly imitated. But as growth slowed, he looked back to find a way forward by borrowing a page from Walt Disney’s playbook: building a brand that crossed film, television, games, and consumer products. The tech company has revealed that it is planning ways to make more out of its bigger shows and films, with universes and characters that can be returned to again and again, like