Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Obliterated, its upcoming comedy-drama starring Shelley Hennig and Nick Zano. “Obliterated is a high octane action-comedy that tells the story of an elite special forces team who thwarts a deadly threat
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Big media shares, which rose in pre-market trading Monday, opened lower at the bell and are still trending down midday after the Writers Guild reached a tentative deal with studios to end their prolonged strike. Renewed market jitters over inflation, interest rates and a potential government shutdown appeared to have offset relief that Hollywood is
One Piece will take to the high seas again at Netflix, so don your straw hats and pack your seabags! The streaming service officially renewed the hit adaptation on Thursday afternoon. The exciting renewal news comes just two weeks on from its series premiere. Eiichiro Oda, One Piece Creator, Illustrator, and Executive Producer, said in
During the 2022-2023 television season, we saw many new and wonderful series begin. There are dramas, comedies, and thrillers added into the mix of already-running shows. Many of the new offerings have big-name actors (Harrison Ford? Hello! He’s in two new shows!), and all have layered and entertaining characters. Whether you’re looking for a period
Uzo Aduba shot to stardom ten years ago for her work as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren on Netflix’s groundbreaking drama Orange is the New Black. The role won Aduba countless awards, and now, the star is reteaming with Netflix for a fictionalized retelling of the opioid crisis that plagues the U.S. Netflix went public with
Ayesha Harris is making her mark. Starring in two of the biggest series released this year, Amazon Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & the Six and the Netflix drama Glamorous, Harris continues to flourish. In the LGBTQ+ Netflix hit, Harris stands out as the kindhearted Britt, who navigates various relationships and the ups and downs of
Well, this is unexpected and very welcome TV news. Netflix dropped the first footage for Heartstopper Season 2 on Saturday morning, and it looks like another season of romance is in the cards for Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie (Joe Locke). “Nick and Charlie navigate their new relationship; Tara and Darcy face unforeseen challenges and
Netflix is switching things up to provide more clarity to consumers about which of its shows are resonating with viewers. In the past, Netflix has focused on the total hours watched for its movies and TV series, but now, the streaming service will rank these projects based on the number of views. To get that
If Henry Cavill has to depart, it looks like he’s departing in a blaze of glory. Netflix unveiled the official trailer for The Witcher Season 3 today, and it looks set to be another exciting outing for the fantasy drama. As previously reported, Cavill is leaving the series at the end of the season, with
When Arnold Schwarzenegger first announced his new TV series FUBAR, he sold it as “another big action-comedy like True Lies.” There’s just one problem with that statement: True Lies was actually good. FUBAR (now streaming on Netflix) tries to recapture Arnie’s glory days as an action movie hero with a big-budget, explosion-filled tale of international espionage.
On Wednesday, Netflix’s first formal Upfronts presentation brought some exciting news for fans of the streaming service’s most beloved shows. Ginny & Georgia, which has been in limbo since January, has secured a pickup for two more seasons, keeping the show on the air through what will likely be the fourth — and final —
Netflix’s Zero Day has added four more big names to its cast. On Monday, the streaming service announced Lizzy Caplan (Fleishman Is in Trouble and Fatal Attraction), Jesse Plemons (Power of The Dog, Fargo), Joan Allen (The Bourne Ultimatum, The Contender), and Connie Britton (The White Lotus, Friday Night Lights) were the latest stars confirmed
Finding a good show on Netflix can sometimes feel like a fishing expedition. The sheer volume of content can make it difficult for something to stand out and command attention. The Diplomat rises above the fray as an intelligent drama with a warm and witty feel and doesn’t take its foot off the accelerator from
John Vanco, longtime SVP and GM of arthouse IFC Center in NYC has joined Netflix as film programmer for the streamer’s cinemas. “I’m thrilled to share the news that after 18 years of presenting the world’s best films at IFC Center, I will be moving to Netflix on April 10 to help lead their efforts
Oscar-nomination afterglow for this year’s Best Picture contenders was largely felt more in the home than it was at the box office, with a majority of titles already available to be viewed on the couch except for 20th Century Studios/Disney’s 3D title Avatar: The Way of Water. Since noms were first announced on January 24
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical has grossed over $33M in UK cinemas since its release on November 25 last year, picking up two BAFTA nominations along the way. In a unique deal, Sony/TriStar retained UK rights to the movie while Netflix financed the pic and took the rest of the world, debuting it on the
Let me save you some time: If you’re old enough to actually remember the ’90s, then That ’90s Show probably isn’t for you. Netflix is trying to recapture the retro magic of That ’70s Show with an all-new reboot — they’re calling it a “sequel series,” but really, it’s a reboot — with suburban parents
We’ve just run down the best (and worst) of 2022. So, what’s got us excited for 2023? There is so much good TV waiting in the wings, not to mention some movies we’ve been aching to see. Here’s a list of everything we’re excited about in the entertainment world. Teen Wolf: The Movie (Paramount+) MTV’s
Updated: The aftermath of Covid’s 2020-21 closure of cinemas will continue to be felt in 2023 as the domestic box office claws its way back to what many sources believe is an $8 billion-$9 billion result. On the high end, it’s a 22% jump from what Comscore is expecting 2022 to final at, that being
There’s no denying it’s been a bloodbath both on network and streaming this year. So many shows had so much potential but failed to pull the viewership numbers to be deemed successful. With so much content and so many channels and platforms, some shows never even stood a chance. For some, it was a lack
Alexi Hawley has two successful law enforcement shows on broadcast television currently. The Rookie is in its fifth season on ABC, while its spin-off, The Rookie: Feds, is in its freshman season on the same network. The shows have been successful thanks to their innovative ideas, whether on the premise or the in episodes. They
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Continuing with Lifetime’s mission to provide a platform for unheard voices, the network announces the conclusion of the documentary series Surviving R. Kelly: The Final Chapter, debuting as a two-night event on January 2nd and 3rd at 9 pm ET/PT.
Add a splash of supernatural action. A heavy dose of wit and strong sisterly bonds. And mix it all with deep storytelling and addictive lore to pull you in. What does it all make? Netflix’s underrated gem, Warrior Nun. The power-packed, high-intensity series has been streaming on Netflix for two seasons. Warrior Nun Season 2
Here’s another bucket of cold water for the budding romance between Netflix and exhibitors. Founder and co-CEO Reed Hastings fully, almost happily, agreed that his company left lots of money on the table with the limited release and booming ticket sales of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery over Thanksgiving weekend. He has no problem
Over the 5-day Thanksgiving stretch, Netflix’s one-week sneak preview of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery buried all new and old major studio adult counterprogramming with an estimated $13.3M over 5-days for what is projected to be a $15M first week by Tuesday. Far and away, this is the best theatrical launch ever for a
It’s a little late for Halloween, but Netflix’s new spin on the Addams Family franchise, Wednesday, is still a welcome sight. Armed with the backing of Tim Burton and a killer trailer, Wednesday — premiering, when else, next Wednesday, Nov. 23 on the streamer — looks like a worthy extension of the classic creepy family. But based
Ahead of the premiere of Elite Season 6, the official social media accounts for the Netflix hit confirmed Tuesday that the show has been renewed for a seventh season. Netflix shows rarely make it past their first few seasons, so Elite will be joining the likes of Orange is the New Black as one of
EXCLUSIVE: In an unprecedented move, Netflix and major exhibition circuits in the U.S. and UK recently agreed a 30-day theatrical window for Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. This comes after years of discussions on finding “a way forward to show their high-quality productions on our screens,” says Tim Richards, founder and CEO
Netflix co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos tossed cold water on hopes that the streamer’s recent deal with major cinema chains for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery could be the start of something bigger. “We are in the business of entertaining our members with Netflix movies on Netflix, so that’s where we focus
Exhibition trade group the National Association of Theatre Owners announced Monday that its 24-year CEO and President John Fithian was retiring. While that’s not as long as the late Motion Picture Association boss Jack Valenti’s 38-year run at that trade org, who left behind his own legendary streak with the creation of the ratings system, Fithian
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