The now defunct ship Titan kept the public busy for days.Image: OceanGate Expeditions/AP/dpa
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Netflix not only relies on its own productions, but also continues to add “foreign” titles to its schedule. For this, however, the streaming service must first acquire the necessary licenses.
In the United States and Canada, Netflix will deliver a blockbuster next July, which was showered with awards after its release. It was also the highest-grossing film of all time for several years. In fact, a reason to rejoice – but instead, Netflix is now receiving heavy criticism.
Fans in the US and Canada can stream Titanic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet starting July 1. The film was the two stars’ big breakthrough in the late 90s.
However, it’s not the film itself that is drawing criticism, but rather the moment the streaming service added “Titanic” to its library. The background: Just a few days ago, the submersible Titan had an accident, while heading towards the wreckage of the real Titanic in the Atlantic Ocean with five people on board. All occupants died when the boat imploded.
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The director of “Titanic”, James Cameron, had even spoken in a video about the accident. To some extent he is considered a Titanic expert and made the film at the time precisely because he was interested in the subject. His record: “Titan, Titanic, you know, the megalomania, the arrogance. It’s all back.”
It wasn’t long before Netflix’s “Titanic” decision was hotly debated on social media. British influencer Oli London, for example, wrote on Twitter:
“Although critics called it an ‘unpleasant’ gesture that ‘capitalizes on the tragedy,’ the film is set to return on July 1.”
Another user says under a post on the platform: “The timing is so bad.” Some people don’t want to believe this is an unfortunate coincidence, but accuse Netflix of calculated actions. “They know what they have done”, writes a user in consequence.
However, this incorrect assumption is difficult to prove, since acquiring the necessary licenses for such blockbusters usually does not happen overnight. Netflix may have been planning to include “Titanic” for weeks or months. This is supported by the fact that the film celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. That turns out to be reason enough.
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