Netflix #StreamTeam August: Sing Along With “Beat Bugs”!

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Family movie night. Car-ride duets. Weekend dance fests. The best moments happen when the family comes together — and much of that happens over music and entertainment. It’s why 40% of families say they routinely watch all sorts of shows together. It’s also why you grow nostalgic for the music your parents loved and eventually want to pass it down to your kids as well.

With the new Netflix original series Beat Bugs, inspired by the music of the Beatles, your next family sing-along can be “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” Thanks to five charming and energetic bug-like creatures (Jay, Kumi, Crick, Buzz and Walter), families have the opportunity to come together over kid-friendly storylines and the best damn music ever made — recorded by today’s top artists, including Jennifer Hudson, P!nk, Sia and Eddie Vedder.

We couldn’t get enough of “Beat Bugs” in our house– the fun and imaginative uses of classic songs had the whole family dancing and singing along! And that’s just the beginning of the awesome movies and TV shows premiering on Netflix this month. Read on to see some of our highlights from August’s additions to the Netflix catalog!

The Little Prince & Project Mc2 Spotlight

Stream on. Take a journey with The Little Prince and watch Netflix like a kid – with joy beyond the stars. Once you’re settled back on Earth, jump right back into your childhood with the girls of Project Mc2 and explore what it takes to achieve STEM topics (science, technology, engineering and math) with these fun experiments.

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New on Netflix for Kids, Tweens, Teens and Families

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Ask the Storybots

 

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Dawn of the Croods: Season 2

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Masha and the Bear: Season 2 – Now on Netflix

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Ever After High: Epic Winter

Sneak Off for some “Me Time” With Netflix This Month! #StreamTeam

We know there are only so many times you can hear the Dinotrux theme song before you start sneaking off to binge the new season of Orange is the New Black in the bathtub or “do work in the garage” while you secretly watch Voltron: Legendary Defender. Don’t be ashamed, moms and dads, you’re definitely not alone.

Below, you can check out some of our favorite Netflix shows to sneak off and watch, particularly the ones that are getting new seasons this month! (So excited for more Orange is the New Black!!) Also, on the movie side of things, I’m thrilled to let you all know that the Jurassic Park trilogy– my all-time FAVORITE movies– are now available to stream as well! What Netflix movies and tv can you not resist sneaking off to catch up on?

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Go ahead and try it out with some of your favorites:

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Orange is the New Black: Season 4

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Bloodline: Season 2 – Now on Netflix

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Voltron: Legendary Defender

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Scandal: Season 5

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Chelsea – Now on Netflix

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Grey’s Anatomy: Season 12

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New on Netflix for Kids, Tweens, Teens and Families:

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Pretty Little Liars: Season 6 – Now on Netflix

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The Giver

LEGO Friends

LEGO Friends: The Power of Friendship: Season 2

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All Hail King Julien: Season 3

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Justin Time GO!: Season 1 (6/24)

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Dragons: Race to the Edge: Season 3 (6/24)

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Netflix Tech Hacks

Last month, Netflix released two new innovations to help you make the most of your streaming experience:

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Next time you’re having trouble streaming your favorite Netflix show, check Fast.com, a no frills tool that tests your internet connection speed, to view your download speeds.

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Users can now control how much data they use when streaming on cellular networks. To set your data usage, make sure you have the latest version of the Netflix app and visit the “App Settings” menu.

Let Netflix Help You Address Tough Topics This Month! #StreamTeam

From tackling peer pressure to learning to achieve five whole minutes without a cell phone in hand, addressing tough topics with your kids head-on can be hard. Even with the littlest ones, it’s not always easy to explain why you can’t get them that cute puppy and why they need to be nice to their sister. But with Netflix, your kid’s favorite shows can open the door for these tricky, sometimes awkward (hello parents of tweens and teens!), conversations.

Netflix is host to a variety of family-friendly shows that explore a range of real-life issues with equal measures of humor, angst and heart. No matter your situation, chances are there’s a show and episode that can kickstart a dialogue around the topic just by watching it together.

Since there’s so much to choose from on Netflix, we narrowed down some of our top picks for talking about tricky topics with your kids– check them out below!

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For the little kids:

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Sibling Rivalry
Watch “The Hive” S1E1: Babee’s Room

Buzzbee and Rubee compete over who Babee (their new sibling) gets to room with. Mom and Dad must explain to Buzzbee and Rubee that Babee needs to grow up before she can share a room.

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Responsibility
Watch “VeggieTales in the House” S1E1: Puppies & Guppies/ Sorry We’re Closed Today

Larry and Laura Carrot want to adopt puppies but quickly learn it takes responsibility in order to watch over and care for a pet of their own.

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Following the Rules
Watch “Puffin Rock” S1E6: Stormy Weather/ Baba’s Adventure/ Rock Music

Mama tells Oona and Baba to stay close with a storm approaching. After ignoring her advice, Oona and Baba get stuck in a seagull nest during the heavy thunderstorms.

For the big kids:

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Self-Love
Watch “The Adventures of Puss in Boots” Ep. 113: Star

After Dulcinea feels like no one in the group needs her help, she tries to use a newly-discovered wishing star to show her worth — but fails — showing her that presence alone has lit up her friends’ lives all along.

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Teamwork
Watch “Project Mc²” Ep. 103: Smart is the New Cool

After McKeyla insists she works better alone, she learns that four is better than one when her friends jump in to help her rescue the Prince from a botched space mission.

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Peer Pressure
Watch “Fuller House” Ep. 106: The Legend of El Explosivo

After getting grounded for sneaking off to Bobby Popko’s house, Jackson realizes he needs to stand up for what he knows is right and not give in to please his friends.

For the teens:

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Social Media FOMO
Watch “Girl Meets World” Ep. 102: Girl Meets Boy

Cory challenges his class to unplug from their phones for a week. When Riley and her crush Lucas sit down to talk face-to-face, personal stories bring them closer.

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Self Improvement
Watch “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” Ep. 104: Kimmy Goes to the Doctor!

Kimmy quickly realizes that she can’t fix her problems by simply “Buhbreezing” them away – real change comes from the inside.

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Body Image
Watch “Degrassi: Next Class” Ep. 101: #BootyCall

According to the kids of Degrassi Community School, butts are the new boobs. But Shay’s realization that “brains are the new butts” can speak to a number of body image insecurities.

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New on Netflix for Kids, Tweens, Teens and Families:

Be sure not to miss these excellent new shows and movies making their Netflix debut!

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All Hail King Julien: Season 3

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Animaniacs – Now on Netflix

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III – Now on Netflix

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Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure: Season 4

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FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue – Now on Netflix

Netflix Celebrates Siblings in April! #StreamTeam

Believe it or not, siblings really can get along. They play together, they cuddle, and they get sad when one of them is gone for too long. But when it comes to agreeing on something to watch, they can go from love to loathe in a matter of minutes. We want siblings everywhere (of all ages) to get along famously, no matter their differences in show tastes. That’s why Netflix has created Netflix Sibling Playlists to honor National Siblings Day (April 10th). During the month of April, kids can choose from playlists such as the “Tale of Two Distant Ages” to “Sugar and Spice” and more, offering something for every sibling squad to watch and enjoy together.

We’re certainly no stranger to the way siblings get along in our house, which is why we’ve picked some of our favorite Netflix shows and playlists t0 share with you. Read on to see some of the great “Sibling Playlists” Netflix has to offer, and a sample of the great shows and movies that are available on the site this month!

A Tale of Two Distant Ages

Fret no longer, this playlist caters to both your 5-year-old AND your 14-year-old. Click here for the full collection.

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Sugar and Spice

One kid’s sassy, the other one’s sweet. Click here for the full collection.

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Meet in the Middle

Deciding on a genre is the hardest when it comes to watching together. From comedy to action, this playlist includes titles that have a little bit of everything for everyone. Click here for the full collection.

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Must-Watch TV

Whether long distance or right next door, these days, adult siblings are also bonding over what they’re watching. Difference is you’re no longer fighting over the remote and are instead championing your favorite Netflix title to get your brother or sister hooked on the same shows. Here are a few that are sure to win you some big-time street cred. Click here for the full collection.

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Still Can’t Decide?

Since we know getting a collective answer can be easier said than done, Netflix has created an iconic fortune teller to help your family decide what to watch next. Even better, create your own.

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1. Pick a color on the top four flaps and spell out the letters (e.g. B-L-U-E) while alternating a pinching and pulling motion with the teller to reveal a set of four numbers.
2. Pick a number and move the fortune teller the corresponding number of times, revealing a second set of four numbers.
3. Choose a genre and open the flap to reveal what’s up next on Netflix.

New on Netflix for Kids, Tweens, Teens and Families:

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Lost & Found Music Studios: Season 1 (4/1)

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Kong: King of the Apes: Season 1 (4/15)

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Girl Meets World: Season 2 (4/10)

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Danger Mouse: Season 1 (4/29)

Netflix Stream Team: New LEGO Shows! #StreamTeam

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This month on Netflix, two awesome new shows from LEGO are debuting– and we couldn’t be more excited! With a full season of each available for streaming right now, it’s the perfect time to check out the brand new Netflix Original series LEGO Friends and LEGO Bionicle. In fact, we’re so pumped for these two cool new shows that we wanted to share a special “Ode to LEGO” with you:
 
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Building together, the fun never ends.
 
Kids get inspired and parents knowingly smile,
Expressions of art and engineering make it worthwhile.
 
Meet us on the couch because the moment is now.
But don’t step on a piece! We know the feeling … “Ow!” 😉
 
Starting March 4 the building begins,
With the launch of two new shows: LEGO Bionicle and LEGO Friends.
 
In this month’s post, celebrate these Netflix additions,
Unleash your “LEGO-tivity,” where originality’s a give-in!
 
So let the adventure begin and get to watching these shows.
You can start watching now with the links below!
 
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LEGO Friends: The Power of Friendship
 
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LEGO Bionicle: The Journey to One
 
If LEGO Friends and LEGO Bionicle aren’t enough brick-tacular excitement for you, don’t worry– there’s plenty more LEGO fun on Netflix as well! Check out the following titles for more cool LEGO adventures (click on the pictures to go straight to the Netflix page for each and stream to your heart’s content!):
 
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LEGO DC Comics: Batman Be-Leagured
 
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LEGO: City
 
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LEGO: Elves

If you’re not in the mood for LEGO (or if you’ve already binge watched your way through all the LEGO that’s on Netflix), you can also take a look at some of the other great movies and TV that are new and exclusive to Netflix this month!

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Pee-wee’s Big Holiday 
 
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Popples: Season 2 
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Dinotrux: Season 2 
 
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The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show: Season 2 
 
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Veggie Tales: In The House (3/25)