Author: Alexa Southard

also known as lexalaflame via social media, working on creating my brand and developing my passion for the music industry has been my main focus the past year and a half. this started by working with artists to create their coverart, promote events, and creative content, and has now developed into creating my own platform for all of these things. coming from a small town in central pennsylvania, being immersed into philly's hip hop culture has strengthened my interest in the field and secured my future goals.

Netflix Snags ‘Seinfeld’ Starting In 2021

On By Alexa SouthardIn Netflix, Streaming, Uncategorized1 Comment
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With the recent expansion of streaming services available, competition for content is at an all time high. NBCU and Apple Streaming are just two of the many streaming services challenging Netflix, and threatening the content available to subscribers. One of the more recent headlines, as explored in a MediaPost.com article, is the acquisition of the legendary series Seinfeld. Netflix is losing two of their most popular series, Friends and The Office to alternate services, so they secured Seinfeld for an approximate $500 million dollar 5 year deal starting in 2021. The sitcom was previously available on Hulu, and is expected to compensate for the losses, despite Netflix’s overall subscriber rate slowing.

A recent survey also reports 45% of Netflix users would reconsider their subscriptions if alternate sources pull their favorite content from the renowned watching application. In the same breath, 45% of people associate Netflix with the streaming brand, showing its dominance in the scene. In the future, it will be interesting to see how other brands develop, and reclaim their content, and the affects that has on the original streaming services.

This article struck my interest because streaming media content has become a regular part of my daily routine, and the scene is currently changing. The Office is among my favorite shows of all time, and it is upsetting to me it will no longer be available on Netflix. The expansion of streaming services is inconvenient as a consumer, because if I want to be able to access specific shows, I will have to consider paying for yet another subscription. Netflix Original movies are entertaining, but the series can not compare to the iconic staples that have been available on the platform. I, among other users, would consider cancelling the subscriptions if too many of the quality series are removed. If another platform presents itself to be superior, I would definitely consider paying for that instead. I am also curious as to what Apple’s content will consist of on their new streaming platform, and how successful it will be.

The scene for television and movie consumption has certainly changed in the last decade, and continues to adapt and provide the consumers with more options. It will be interesting to see the future potential for these companies.

https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/340785/netflix-snags-seinfeld-starting-in-2021.html

Netflix Premier’s New Travis Scott Documentary

On By Alexa SouthardIn Music, NetflixLeave a comment

One of Netflix’s latest original documentaries zeroes in on rapper and performer Travis Scott. It is a perspective look on his recent accomplishments, his roots, and his lifestyle. The release of Astroworld, which is the artists’ latest and Grammy nominated album, was the turning point in his career, and the documentary revolves around its’ creation and legacy. His high energy and talent is another highlight in the film, and it is shown through his enthusiasm while recording and performing. The most shocking part to me was the intensity of the shows they portrayed in the documentary, and the fact he was charged with inciting a riot at one of them. Interviews with fans showed their passion for the artist, as well as the extreme conditions of the concerts which sometimes induce injury from mosh pits. 

Parts of the documentary also delve into Scott’s personal life, including his upbringing in his hometown of Missouri City, Texas, and his role as a father in the present day. Travis, who’s real name is Jacques, and nickname from family members is “Jack”, has shown exceptional musical talent from the time he was a young child. The documentary shows his father’s role and influence in Scott’s early and present life, and is the reason he was involved in music at such a young age. He played the drums, and enjoyed rapping. Fastfowarding many years later, Scott is shown during his humble beginnings as an artist, pulling a crowd of only about 15 people. The support of his family has always played a role in his motivation, as his dad proudly watched him perform at the 2019 Super Bowl. Scott himself is portrayed as a very attentive father, as toddler daughter Stormi accompanies her father on tours, and is seen playing and interacting with her father. 

 The film shows his highs, like the birth of his first child, his legendary performances, and fame, and his lows, including not winning a Grammy, and his arrest. Scott believes his calling is to be an inspiration for the youth that listens to his music, and he has many talking points about never giving up, and focusing on the future. His involvement with other artists in his Cactus Jack label is integral, and he includes the Houston talent in the documentary. Astroworld and Scott’s influence has even inspired the mayor of Houston to restore an amusement park in the city in his honor, and he has even coined his own holiday in his hometown. The film has interesting visual components, including the production of graphics in the intro, and the opening interview being filmed on a rollercoaster ride. All in all, the documentary is an interesting and inspiring form of media that emphasizes the modern life, accomplishments, and music career of Travis Scott, one of today’s hottest performers in the media and music sectors.The article practically summarizes all of the highlights of the film. Both interested me because I enjoy his music, and am interested in having a career in the music industry. 

https://www.complex.com/music/2019/08/travis-scott-netflix-documentary-look-mom-i-can-fly-takeaways