Netflix's 1st Home Run Derby Broadcast Sparks Fan Backlash Over Will Ferrell, Camera Work
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Updated · New York Post · Jul 14
Netflix's 1st Home Run Derby Broadcast Sparks Fan Backlash Over Will Ferrell, Camera Work
2 articles · Updated · New York Post · Jul 14
Summary
X users piled onto Netflix’s first Home Run Derby telecast, saying Will Ferrell’s opening commentary and comedy bits distracted from the event at Citizens Bank Ballpark.
Fans also targeted the production itself, complaining that camera angles missed swings, focused on the BP pitcher and omitted basic data such as exit velocity and launch angle.
Ferrell appeared alongside Luke Wilson and Jimmy Tatro during player introductions, tying the broadcast to promotion for Netflix’s new series “The Hawk.”
The backlash landed even though some viewers said the Derby’s revised on-field format worked well, sharpening the contrast with complaints about the stream’s presentation.