President wants Sri Lankan productions on Netflix

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Colombo, September 09 (Daily Mirror) - President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged the country's youth to produce entertainment content that could feature on international streaming services such as Netflix.

Speaking at an "Open Mic Night" event at Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla on Sunday, the President reiterated his promises for a economically stable Sri Lanka that will be bring youth happiness.

Responding to a youth who said he wanted Netflix in Sri Lanka, the President asked why Sri Lanka content could not feature on the streaming site.

"I'll bring Netflix. Why can't somone in Sri Lanka make something like Squid Games or House of Cards on Netflix? Or there's another one - Designated Survivor," Wickremesinghe said. "Who was left in the end?" he jokingly asked.

"I'm thinking of one for the Opposition also - Chariots of Fire."

Wickremesinghe famously said that he spent his time watching Netflix after relinquishing the Premiership after the last general elections.

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mohandev Monday, 09 September 2024 04:09 PM

No one can match his statesmanship to handle any audience! Rare attribute to the majority of politicos who will not even understand what Netflix is !

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Aela Monday, 09 September 2024 07:31 PM

Statesmanship, my foot!. Nothing of that noble attribute in any of his words or deeds. His utterances are always sarcastic and meant to belittle others.

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Aela Monday, 09 September 2024 07:37 PM

Statesmanship, my foot!. There is not an iota of that noble attribute in any of his words or deeds which are always sarcastic and meant to belittle others.

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UberPolitics Tuesday, 10 September 2024 04:12 AM

Get real mate!! Netflix is the least worry of the youth in Sri Lanka. A stage drama doesn't make this Muppet any great leader. Face says it all ...he is not tuned to a commoners heartbeat. Just another Chewing gum and Bracelet story.

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Drama Monday, 09 September 2024 04:13 PM

Ah yes. There is enough drama in SL for Netflix to feature on their low budget movies platform.

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Hard Truth Monday, 09 September 2024 04:38 PM

Put Parliment Jokes in Netflix

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THIS SHOWMAN WILL HAVE NO AFTER THE 21 IN POLITICS AND OR IN SOCIETY. Monday, 09 September 2024 04:53 PM

RANIL CAN WATCH NETFLIX AS HE HAS TO MONEY TO PAY FOR THE SERVICE, DOES HE THINK BY YOUTH MAKING FILMS SRI LANKA GETS TO WATCH NETFLIX FOR FREE OR IS THIS ANOTHER MUSK BEBEFITTING?. I HOPE SOMEONE STARTS A "GO FUND ME FUND" WITH THE INTENTION OF PUTTING TOGETHER A SHORT FILM SERIES ABOUT OUR CORRUPT POLITICIANS, WOULD BE A MONEY MAKING BUSINESS FOR A GROUP TO GET TOGETHER AND OPEN UP A PRODUCTION COMPANY. TIME FOR HIS WIFE TO HAVE HIS HEAD EXAMINED.

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Malani Fernano Monday, 09 September 2024 05:00 PM

Again from 23rd as well. Anybody may access it as paid subscribers. Wild old fox pours out of some wisdom, over age. Despite all Broken Promises, නාකි බබා would be the 1st Sinhala episode on Netflix.

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Tissa Fernando Monday, 09 September 2024 06:42 PM

Typical JVP hatred mentality.

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Rip Winkle Monday, 09 September 2024 05:26 PM

One third of the country is starving. Another third is struggling to make ends meet, and this genius is talking about Netflix.

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Rogue Monday, 09 September 2024 05:53 PM

Yes old man, you will have plenty of time for Netflix after the 21st . You may want to get the prison system Netflix so you can watch while serving time for your crimes.

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Gabriella Monday, 09 September 2024 05:53 PM

The country is about to give you the flix !!!

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M Fernando Monday, 09 September 2024 06:15 PM

If elected, RW will also provide free Netflix and other streaming platforms to all Sri Lankans.

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Dickson Monday, 09 September 2024 06:35 PM

We can have a local production as Mr. Bean featuring himself.

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Tissa Fernando Monday, 09 September 2024 06:48 PM

You need to produce quality content for Netflix. Sri lankan dramas will be watched by mostly Sri Lankans abroad. A quality content would attract other audiences as well. Netflix pays a lumsum for the content. But already, all teledrams are available in YouTube and there are millions of views by Sri Lankans abroad. The legal content providers are getting paid based on number and the region from where it is viewed. But , Netflix is also a good idea.

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Saduri Monday, 09 September 2024 07:11 PM

Ponil will be on Netflix after 22/09/24 under the title " The Gas Man ". This will be the premier with many more to come.

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dioool Monday, 09 September 2024 07:38 PM

yes the parliament proceedings can be shown. once AKB comes we can then show the whole country

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Pathmaranjan Monday, 09 September 2024 07:58 PM

Yes, well said. After September 21st he have ample time to watch Netflix.

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Nihal Dharmatileke Monday, 09 September 2024 08:11 PM

Here are some topics for films, The great central bank bust, Garlic theft, Sugar tax, and many others.

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Pathmaranjan Monday, 09 September 2024 08:13 PM

Well said. After September 21st he have ample time to watch Netflix.

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Dee Monday, 09 September 2024 08:34 PM

This obviously is like ‘thorns in the eyes’ for the JVP siding non entities. They are only used to tragedy and misery and will continue to be so.

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BanduXX Tuesday, 10 September 2024 12:19 AM

A youth said he wanted Netflix in Sri Lanka and Ranil said “I'll bring Netflix.” Shows the level of the questioner and our great President. Netflix is available in SL since about 2016. They did not know that you can watch Netflix as much as you want, whenever you want – all for one low monthly price. Blind leading the blind.

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mario Monday, 09 September 2024 09:00 PM

People are thinking about how they are going to pay theri bills

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R Monday, 09 September 2024 09:14 PM

Excellent news. Unelected master debating president can make streaming his own work on Netflix on Mile High club to pay national debt till normal folks can’t walk

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Andrew de Andare Monday, 09 September 2024 10:08 PM

None in the earth like this president to ask Netflix to add contents. LOL.

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Observer Tuesday, 10 September 2024 12:24 AM

LOL. The president will have to plead till kingdom come but Netflix buys content only after Netflix team of creative executives and buyers, who receive pitches for content, select. Netflix has deep relationships with the creative community and talent agencies, who propose ideas for projects.

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Kevin Tuesday, 10 September 2024 02:22 AM

Audience specific jokes. Ranil is good at that. Before Netflix people will give him the flick.

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Tissa Fernando Tuesday, 10 September 2024 04:41 AM

"88 89 an Era of fear and suppression" would be a good topic. AKD, Tivin, Hadndun, Wasantha could feature as main actors. Sajith can play a role as well. It will be a hit drama.

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Brian Decker Tuesday, 10 September 2024 09:30 AM

Great idea. So why don't you get the infamous royal family to fund the 1st such production called "How a Thief called RW robbed the Central bank while being the PM".

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A Good Citizen Tuesday, 10 September 2024 03:15 PM

That's is a great Idea after 21st September you got plenty of time to watch NETFLIX!!!

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Soori Maripalan Tuesday, 10 September 2024 05:05 PM

Pina is planning to cheat the people after cheating the Myna and company!! Only Foolish Gonas will follow you PINA!!

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