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  • Netflix’s Exclusive Russell Peters Special And Docu-Series Are Now Available To Stream

    Last month, we learned that Netflix would release an exclusive stand-up special from comedian Russell Peters as well as a documentary series following him on tour. Today, both have become available for streaming.

    Earlier this year, Netflix indicated in a letter to investors that it would be adding more exclusive stand-up specials and more documentaries. With Peters, they managed to get both. The stand-up special is called Notorious, and the series is called Russell Peters vs. The World. It consists of four half-hour episodes.

    Last week, Netflix launched a special from Marc Maron, called Thinky Pain.

    Early next month, we’ll see the release of a special from Aziz Ansari.

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  • Russell Peters Netflix Special, Docu-Series Get Trailer

    Earlier this month, we learned that Netflix was readying an exclusive stand-up comedy special from Russell Peters called Notorious. It was reported that this would debut on October 14th along with a four-part docu-series following Peters on tour. This can all be confirmed now as Netflix has released a trailer for both the special and the series. The trailer confirms the release date as well.

    In case you haven’t noticed, Netflix has cranked up the dial on comedy content, and is now putting out quite a few exclusive specials from stand-up comedians. Currently available specials include those from John Hodgman, Rob Schneider, Doug Stanhope, Mike Birbiglia, Kathleen Madigan, Moshe Kasher and Broken Lizard’s Steve Lemme and Kevin Heffernan.

    Also on the menu are specials from Aziz Ansari, Marc Maron and others I’m sure.

    The Peters special is 70 minutes long, according to Deadline. It and the series will both be available in all countries where Netflix is available.

    Netflix currently has two other Russell Peters stand-up titles available for streaming.

    While it’s not a stand-up special, and really it’s as sad as it is funny, Netflix launched another exclusive comedy offering earlier this month with the Ricky Gervais show Derek:

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  • Netflix Gets More Exclusive Comedy With Russell Peters Special, Documentary Series

    It appears that Netflix is really now going full-throttle with the expansion of its exclusive stand-up comedy offerings.

    Earlier this summer, Netflix exclusively put out a John Hodgman special, before telling investors that it was going to ramp up its exclusive stand-up comedy and documentary content. Since then, they’ve released specials from Rob Schneider, Doug Stanhope and Mike Birbiglia. Still, Netflix has done virtually nothing to promote any of these so far.

    Last week, however, news came out that comedian Aziz Ansari will get a Netflix exclusive in November, and that Netflix will heavily promote this one. News also came out that Netflix has specials from both Marc Maron and Kathleen Madigan in the works.

    Today, we learn (via Deadline) that Netflix is preparing to debut a special from Russell Peters, as well as a “docu-series” about him, so there’s the further expansion of documentary content as well. Deadline reports:

    The streaming service will be the exclusive home of comedy special Notorious and docu-series Russell Peters vs. the World toplined by international standup star Peters. The 70-minute standup comedy performance and four part docu-series following Peters on his global Notorious tour will premiere Oct. 14 and will be available to stream in all territories where Netflix is available – U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, the Nordics and the Netherlands.

    This one too, according to Deadline (who spoke with Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos) will be heavily marketed.

    As Netflix expands its exclusive comedy offerings (which also include the likes of Arrested Development, Orange is the New Black , Derek and Bad Samaritans), it also continues to build upon its general catalogue. A recent example would be a deal with Fox to stream the sitcom New Girl, the second season of which will soon appear on Netflix.

    Netflix currently has three other Russell Peters stand-up titles available for streaming.

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