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Netflix May 2016: Everything leaving UK and US, from Toy Story to Pulp Fiction

Also Frozen, War of the Worlds and Monsters University

Wednesday 27 April 2016 17:02 BST

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Most months, Netflix doesn’t lose too many of its great films or TV shows, just a few of random Adam Sandler flicks, a couple of documentaries, but not much else.

Unfortunately for UK subscribers, May 2016 is not one of those months (it is much better across the pond in the US).

Firstly, it should be noted that on the 30 April, Netflix is losing two classics: Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction and Tom Cruise’s War of the Worlds.

However, it is on the 2 May when the real spring clean is set to happen, with 76 titles expiring, most of which are Disney films.

To name just a few (in alphabetical order), we’re losing The Aristocats, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Brave, Flubber, Frozen, Monsters University, The Muppets, Pinocchio, Ratatouille, Toy Story (1,2, and 3), Treasure Planet and Up.

With so many Disney films leaving the service, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the company start pushing their own streaming service, DisneyLife, in the next few months.

To make up for the loss, Netflix is adding the likes of Bloodline, Marseille and Cartel Land.

Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

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Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

House of Cards - Season Four - 4 March

Last time we were in Frank Underwood’s White House things weren’t looking to great for the President, his first Lady having just walked out on him. What will happen next in the critically acclaimed show is anyone’s guess.

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Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

Daredevil - Season Two - 18 March

Back in Hell’s Kitchen things were seemingly getting better. Kingpin is in prison and the crime syndicates should have dispersed - for the meantime at least. Unfortunately for Matt Murdoch, there’s a new anti-hero in town: The Punisher.

Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

Flaked - 11 March

According to Netflix, Flaked is set in the insular world of Venice, California. It follows the “serio-comic story of a self-appointed 'guru' who falls for the object of his best friend’s fascination. Soon the tangled web of half-truths and semi-b******* that underpins his all-important image and sobriety begins to unravel. Arnett plays Chip, a man doing his honest best to stay one step ahead of his own lies.

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Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Season Two - 15 April

Following the story of 29-year-old Kimmy Schmidt on her journey through New York, season two is set to start right where the last left us. The Tina Fey created sitcom has already been renewed for a third season, so you know this one has to be good.

Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

The Ranch - 1 April

A comedy starring Ashton Kutcher. Based on a failed semi-pro footballer who returns home to a Colorado ranch. It also has some of the producers from Two and a Half Men behind it, which just happens to be one of the most successful shows of all time.

Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

Marseille - 5 May

Netflix’s first French language original is a tale of ‘power, corruption and redemption’. Sounding like it could very well be the next Narcos.

Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

Grace and Frankie - Season Two - 6 May

The tale of a retired cosmetics mogul and a hippie art teacher living together was a hit across the world, especially in the US. Starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, the show has already been renewed for a third season.

Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

Orange is the New Black - Season Four - 17 June

Another Netflix powerhouse, Orange is the New Black will see us returning to Litchfield Penitentiary. Prepare for more Piper, Alex and Red come June.

Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

Stranger Things - 15 July

Eight-episode series starring Winona Ryder that follows a small community as they look for a young boy who has seemingly vanished. It all sounds quite scary.

Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

The Get Down - August 12th

"Told through the lives and music of a ragtag crew of South Bronx teens, The Get Down is a mythic saga of the transformation of 1970s New York City.” Directed by Baz Luhrmann, this is sure to be as stylish as anything he’s done before.

Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

The Crown - Spring

Starring Doctor Who actor Matt Smith, the period drama ”reveals the political rivalries and romance behind Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the 2nd half of the 20th century."

Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

Luke Cage - Fall 2016

First appearing alongside Jessica Jones in her Netflix series, Luke Cage will pic up the pieces, seeing Cage come to terms with his super-strength and impenetrable skin. It is unknown whether Kathryn.

Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

Narcos - Season 2 - Fall 2016

It’s back. The Netflix series hyped to match Breaking Bad was an astounding success around the world, apparently watched more than Game of Thrones. We’ll find out what happens to Pablo Escabar now he doesn’t have the protection of all his men.

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Netflix originals to look forward to in 2016

A Series of Unfortunate Events - Fall 2016

Netflix is set to revisit the much-loved children’s novel, putting Neil Patrick Harris as Count Olaf in a show that looks so much creepier than the 2004 film. Not much else is known - i.e. casting - but Lemony Snicket is on board as executive producer, so get excited.

Leaving UK Netflix (below US):

30 April:

Almost Naked Animals (2011)

Angels of Sex (2012)

Beloved (2011)

Beneath Hill 60 (2010)

Billy Madison (1995)

Camp 14: Total Control Zone (2012)

Down Terrace (2009)

Drunkboat (2010)

Eating Out: Drama Camp (2011)

Forbidden Woman (2012)

The Good Life (2012)

The Great Divide (2012)

Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars (2010)

I Am Slave (2010)

Mixed Kebab (2012)

Neurons to Nirvana: Understanding Psychedelic Med… (2013)

Our Paradise (2011)

Pimp (2010)

Pulp Fiction (1994)

‘Pulp Fiction’ (Jack Bell)

Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)

Role/Play (2010)

Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)

Splinters (2011)

Suicide Room (2011)

Unhung Hero (2013)

War of the Worlds (2005)

The Whistleblower (2010)

1 May

Cheetah (1989)

Soul Surfer (2011)

2 May

102 Dalmatians (2000)

A Christmas Carol (2009)

A Country Coyote Goes Hollywood (1965)

A Goofy Movie (1995)

Aladdin And The King Of Thieves (1996)

The Aristocats (1970)

Atlantis: Milo's Return (2003)

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)

Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Rex Features)

Bedtime Stories (2008)

Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)

The Big Green (1995)

Brave (2012)

Brother Bear (2003)

Brother Bear 2 (2006)

Chicken Little (2005)

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)

Condor Man (1981)

Enchanted (2007)

Flubber (1997)

1997: Robin Williams in 'Flubber'

Frozen (2013)

George of the Jungle (1997)

Hannah Montana / Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds… (2007)

Heavyweights (1995)

Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)

Hocus Pocus (1993)

Home on the Range (2004)

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989)

In Search of the Castaways (1962)

John Carter (2012)

The Jungle Book 2 (2003)

The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)

The Love Bug (1968)

Man of the House (1995)

Max Keeble's Big Move (2001)

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)

Midnight Madness (1980)

The Mighty Ducks (1992)

Monsters Unversity (2013)

Morning Light (2008)

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

The Muppets (2011)

The Muppets (Getty Images)

National Treasure (2004)

National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)

Old Dogs (2009)

Oliver & Company (1988)

The Parent Trap (1961)

Pete's Dragon (1977)

Pinocchio (1940)

The Pirate Fairy (2014)

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black … (2003)

Planes (2013)

The Prince and the Pauper (1962)

Ratatouille (2007)

Rats entertainment: Remy in 'Ratatouille' (AP)

Recess: School's Out (2001)

The Rescuers (1977)

Return to Never Land (2002)

Return to Oz (1985)

Shipwrecked (1990)

Snow Buddies (2008)

Snow Dogs (2002)

Summer Magic (1963)

Superdad (1973)

Tex (1982)

Tinker Bell (2008)

Toy Story (1995)

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Toy Story 2 (1999)

Toy Story 3 (2010)

Trail of the Panda (2009)

Treasure Planet (2002)

Tuck Everlasting (2002)

Underdog (2007)

Up (2009)

Whispers: An Elephant's Tale (2000)

14 May

Lightning Point (2012)

Wild Kratts (2011)

Leaving US Netflix:

1 May

The Animatrix

Anna Karenina

Author! Author!

Beware of Mr. Baker

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Broadway Idiot

Bus Stop

Election

The Good Life

Holiday Engagement

Kiss of Death

Mad Hot Ballroom

Mona Lisa Is Missing

Ralphie May: Austin-tatious

Terms and Conditions May Apply

That's What I Am

Thérèse

Truth or Die

Young & Handsome: An Evening With Jeff Garlin

2 May

Slightly Single in L.A.

3 May

JFK: The Smoking Gun

4 May

Stealing Harvard

6 May

Finding Normal

7 May

JFK: A President Betrayed

9 May

Cheerful Weather for the Wedding

Cracks

Tears of the Sun

10 May

The Score

12 May

The Ladykillers

13 May

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?

14 May

The Master of Disguise

Offender

15 May

A Pope for Everyone

Bratz: BFF: Best Friends Forever

The Greatest Places: IMAX

In Her Skin

Inhale

The Quest: Season 1

Search for the Great Sharks: IMAX

Tiger Eyes

16 May

Blade Runner: Theatrical Cut

A cyborg manifesto: Rachael in ‘Blade Runner’ with Deckard (Rex Features) (Rex)

The Last Tycoon

19 May

Peep World

21 May

Struck by Lightning

22 May

Ida

Stand Off

23 May

Black Hawk Down

Columbia Pictures (Columbia Pictures)

27 May

Escape From Tomorrow

Run & Jump

Vanishing of the Bees

28 May

Barfi!

29 May

These Birds Walk

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