Netflix hopes to craft a can’t-miss event for its live Chris Rock special
The Future. Chris Rock’s new stand-up special, Selective Outrage, will be Netflix’s first foray into live programming… so the streamer is pulling all the stops to ensure it’s both a buzzy night and an easy experience for users. If successful, Netflix could attempt to further experiment with livestreaming as a way to eventize big film releases or create watercooler moments around the finales of unscripted shows.
Appointment streamingDetails on how Netflix’s live Chris Rock stand-up special will actually work are finally starting to roll out, per Variety.
At 6:20 pm PT on March 4, a “Watch Live” button will appear on the platform.
Users will be able to jump in live at any time during the broadcast or select “Play from the Beginning.”
At any point, viewers can pause or rewind.
And don’t be surprised if there’s a giant spike in views once Rock finally addresses last year’s Oscars slap.
Red-carpet watchlistIn addition to the comedy special, Netflix is also programming a before and after show to drum up the hype that will be exclusive to the live broadcast.
Hosted by Ronnie Chieng, “The Show Before the Show” will start at 6:30 pm and feature appearances from celebrities like Leslie Jones, Deon Cole, Amy Schumer, Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Paul McCartney, and Wanda Sykes.
After Rock’s 7 pm show, “The Show After the Show” will air with appearances from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, J.B. Smoove, and Arsenio Hall.
Unlike Selective Outrage, these pre-and-post-shows will only be available during the live broadcast.
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