Technically, this wasn't Netflix's first live event. When I worked there in 2020 we did a virtual Pride event with lots of big name stars (you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzZ-iGLLCIE), but I'm not surprised if their internal PR either doesn't remember or doesn't want to include it in the official history of Netflix events.
also, I guess a live comedy show that they'll likely record and release is a bit different than a Pride event, but they've been pretty terrible at remembering anything they've ever done related to their queer stuff
Oh wow, that's good to know but also extremely frustrating that it's been erased. It looks like their official press site calls it "the first-ever Netflix live streamed global event" and everyone has definitely followed that language. UGH, what the hell?! I'll definitely let my editors know in case we can add a note about it to my coverage.
Technically, this wasn't Netflix's first live event. When I worked there in 2020 we did a virtual Pride event with lots of big name stars (you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzZ-iGLLCIE), but I'm not surprised if their internal PR either doesn't remember or doesn't want to include it in the official history of Netflix events.
also, I guess a live comedy show that they'll likely record and release is a bit different than a Pride event, but they've been pretty terrible at remembering anything they've ever done related to their queer stuff
Oh wow, that's good to know but also extremely frustrating that it's been erased. It looks like their official press site calls it "the first-ever Netflix live streamed global event" and everyone has definitely followed that language. UGH, what the hell?! I'll definitely let my editors know in case we can add a note about it to my coverage.
(Added a correction here in the meantime)