Netflix criticized to "exploit" Titanic's deputy as users threaten a boycott
The streaming service is under fire for its range of films in July.
Last week, the world was stuck in search of Submersible missing oceangate , which was lost during a trip to see the Titanic wreckage . Days were spent trying to locate the submarine after losing contact with his support ship on June 18. It was not until June 22 that it was discovered that the submarine, named Titan, had undergone an implosion, killing the five people on board. Now Netflix has caught Flak to "exploit" recent events with their July streaming additions. Read the rest to find out why subscribers are in arms and threaten a boycott.
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The 1997 blockbuster Titanic will start to broadcast on July 1.
Netflix generally presents new films And television shows at the start of each month, removing others in the process. On July 1, several titles fell on the platform, including James Cameron 1997 Epic Titanic . AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
In response, some brought Twitter to criticize Netflix for the calendar, alleging that the streaming service uses Oceangate tragedy to its advantage.
"Netflix is exceed the limits of decency On this timing, "a tweet of June 25 can be read". People died in a tragic accident [at] Titanic site and now to capitalize at the time to obtain viewers is beyond inconvenience. ""
Writer Ashley St. Clair Also criticized the streaming giant, saying that she had even decided to cancel her account in light of the problem.
"I just canceled my Netflix on this subject," she wrote. "So sick of moral depravories These companies engage for profit. It is the same company whose employees had a strike Dave Chapelle jokes. "
In a later tweet, she added, " Business should be ethical - Not exploit tragedy and the strengthening of human consciousness. ""
And it's not just St. Clair. In a response to his tweet, another user said he had also canceled their subscription.
Sources indicate that these plans were developed months ago.
Although there was an outcry on social networks, Variety reported that Titanic The beginning of July 1 is not intended to capitalize on the tragedy - even if it is certainly " bad optics . ""
The point of sale was maintained with "familiar sources with the arrangement", which underline that the license agreements like the one who secures Titanic are developed well in advance. So, if the film should fall on July 1, Netflix would have been planned for several months, that is to say well before the unhappy expedition of Oceangate.
The Hollywood Reporter also confirms that the film was included on Netflix July Films List Before the Titan disappeared, citing an article Published two weeks There is on fansided.
And although Netflix seems to take most of the heat, it should be noted that the film is also Streaming currently on Amazon Prime - And was trendy as the number four offer yesterday, TMZ reported.
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Some people are not as offended.
Many are indignant by the upcoming offer from Netflix, but others responded to St. Clair's tweet to note that they do not see that as a big problem.
"That's Bring light to tragedy And the stories of dozens of families who fought but survived at the same time, "wrote one user, while another has tweeted:" I don't think Stitaming Titanic is exploit a tragedy . Settle."
"In disagreement, many people has become replenished In the Titanic this last week, "yet another user wrote, arguing that" the film does not directly exploit people lost in the submarine ".
However, others on Twitter pointed out on Cameron - which was openly security criticism From the Oceangate Sub - Note this exploitation of this situation dates back to the 90s.
"You know that James Cameron literally Make the film To gain profits? "Asked a person." As a tragedy was already capitalized before Netflix was even one thing. ""
An upcoming documentary has added fuel to the fire.
Netflix was also under fire for a next documentary on the goal, with the drop in trailer Tuesday, June 20, two days after the disappearance of the Oceangate Sub, but before the passengers were confirmed.
The doc, entitled The deepest breath , does not concern titanic or submersible trips, but the trailer gives off strange vibrations, starting with a voiceover that says: "The objective is one of the most deadly extreme sports in the world".
The film made its debut on July 19 and follows the Freediver Record Alessia Zecchini , which faces both "exciting awards" and "essential risks".
On Twitter, many criticized the moment of leaving the trailer while the search for survivors was underway. "I'm not sure it's the Best show to advertise During the Titanic submarine, "reads a tweet of June 20.
Another user added: "Probably not the Tweet for the best timing You have already done. ""
