<p class="title">Netflix Inc plans to make 17 more original productions in Asia as it seeks to boost international subscriber numbers, Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said on Thursday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The plan announced at Netflix's content showcase event in Singapore comes after the US firm reported bumper quarterly earnings last month, driven by gains in international subscribers.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Netflix exceeded forecasts in both the U.S. and international markets, with the bulk of new subscribers coming from outside the United States where the company has been investing aggressively.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The firm has earmarked $8 billion for content this year and has spent $6.9 billion as at the end of its third quarter.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In Asia, led by India, Netflix has won fans among a young, tech-savvy middle class, helped by a roster that includes top-grossing movie franchise Baahubali.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Chief Executive Reed Hastings has said India could deliver the service's next 100 million subscribers.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Netflix recently launched a blockbuster Mumbai-based crime thriller in India, but has also been sued over comments about a former prime minister and is facing an uncertain future with two of its hit shows whose actors have been accused of - and denied - sexual misconduct.</p>.<p class="bodytext">At the end of September, Netflix had 137 million subscribers to its movie and TV streaming service worldwide. It began stocking its library with original films just three years ago.</p>
<p class="title">Netflix Inc plans to make 17 more original productions in Asia as it seeks to boost international subscriber numbers, Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said on Thursday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The plan announced at Netflix's content showcase event in Singapore comes after the US firm reported bumper quarterly earnings last month, driven by gains in international subscribers.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Netflix exceeded forecasts in both the U.S. and international markets, with the bulk of new subscribers coming from outside the United States where the company has been investing aggressively.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The firm has earmarked $8 billion for content this year and has spent $6.9 billion as at the end of its third quarter.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In Asia, led by India, Netflix has won fans among a young, tech-savvy middle class, helped by a roster that includes top-grossing movie franchise Baahubali.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Chief Executive Reed Hastings has said India could deliver the service's next 100 million subscribers.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Netflix recently launched a blockbuster Mumbai-based crime thriller in India, but has also been sued over comments about a former prime minister and is facing an uncertain future with two of its hit shows whose actors have been accused of - and denied - sexual misconduct.</p>.<p class="bodytext">At the end of September, Netflix had 137 million subscribers to its movie and TV streaming service worldwide. It began stocking its library with original films just three years ago.</p>