In a major entertainment news development, filmmaker Noah Baumbach has entered into a comprehensive deal with Netflix, marking a reunion with Oscar-winning actress Laura Dern for a ... Read more
In a major entertainment news development, filmmaker Noah Baumbach has entered into a comprehensive deal with Netflix, marking a reunion with Oscar-winning actress Laura Dern for an upcoming Netflix movie. Baumbach's latest venture, features an ensemble cast including George Clooney and Adam Sandler, adds Riley Keough and Billy Crudup. Baumbach is nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Academy Awards for co-writing Barbie with Greta Gerwig, but details about the new film are kept under wraps. Described as a "funny and emotional coming-of-age film about adults," the untitled project will be Baumbach's fourth feature for Netflix, following White Noise, Marriage Story, and The Meyerowitz Stories. Read more
According to recent reports, Ming-Na Wen will join the cast of The Karate Kid sequel. Ming-Na Wen, best known for playing Fennec Shand in the Disney+ series The Book of Boba Fett, ... Read more
According to recent reports, Ming-Na Wen will join the cast of The Karate Kid sequel. Ming-Na Wen, best known for playing Fennec Shand in the Disney+ series The Book of Boba Fett, a spinoff of The Mandalorian, stars in the upcoming film alongside Joshua Jackson, Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan, and Ben Wang. Wen's part is fairly confidential, as is the narrative of the new film, which will incorporate the re-telling of a Chinese youngster navigating his life through martial arts. Sony Pictures is to bring together characters from both films in an attempt to combine the two worlds with Chan and Macchio reprising their original roles. The film is planned to hit theatres on December 13th this year. Fans can stream the original film on Disney + Hotstar. Read more
CBS has officially given the green light for a spinoff of Young Sheldon centred around characters Georgie played by Montana Jordan and Mandy played by Emily Osment. The project has ... Read more
CBS has officially given the green light for a spinoff of Young Sheldon centred around characters Georgie played by Montana Jordan and Mandy played by Emily Osment. The project has moved from a pilot order to a full-season development. The untitled series will explore the challenges of parenting as Georgie, Sheldon's brother, takes the lead. While specific plot details are under wraps, it is expected to delve into the Cooper family dynamics, with Mary played by Zoe Perry and George Cooper Sr. played by Lance Barber providing support. Producers ChuckLorre, Steve Holland, and Steven Molaro, who worked on Young Sheldon, are set to return forthis new chapter. Read more
Rebecca Ferguson, fresh from her success in Dune: Part Two, is set to co-star with Chris Pratt in the upcoming science fiction thriller Mercy. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the Am ... Read more
Rebecca Ferguson, fresh from her success in Dune: Part Two, is set to co-star with Chris Pratt in the upcoming science fiction thriller Mercy. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the Amazon MGM feature is slated for a wide theatrical release. The film is set in a crime-ridden future, with Pratt playing a detective accused of a crime, while Ferguson's role is yet to be revealed. This collaboration marks Ferguson's promising career trajectory, known for her roles in Mission Impossible and Dune. Mercy is produced by Charles Roven, with high expectations as it gears for a theatrical release, distinct from many Amazon projects that go directly to Prime Video. Read more
Netflix has decided to pull the plug on The Brothers Sun after its first season, despite receiving critical acclaim and boasting star-studded performances. The Michelle Yeoh-led dr ... Read more
Netflix has decided to pull the plug on The Brothers Sun after its first season, despite receiving critical acclaim and boasting star-studded performances. The Michelle Yeoh-led drama, which premiered in January 2024, had a solid eight-episode run but struggled to attract a substantial audience. The show, revolving around two brothers in a dangerous gangster family, featured impressive performances from breakout stars Justin Chien and Sam Song Li, alongside Yeoh. Despite positive reviews and spending weeks in Netflix's Top 10, the series failed to garner enough viewership, leading to its cancellation. The Oscar-winner Yeoh has other promising projects lined up, including a Star Trek spinoff and participation in James Cameron's upcoming Avatar instalment. Read more
Netflix has greenlit its first medical procedural, Pulse, as it ventures into the realm of medical dramas to rival ABC's popular series, Grey's Anatomy. Set in a Level 1 Trauma Cen ... Read more
Netflix has greenlit its first medical procedural, Pulse, as it ventures into the realm of medical dramas to rival ABC's popular series, Grey's Anatomy. Set in a Level 1 Trauma Centre in Miami, the show revolves around Dani Simms, played by Justina Machado, who unexpectedly becomes chief resident amid a tumultuous romantic relationship. Machado's character, Natalie Cruz, serves as both a doctor and the Chair of Surgery and Emergency Medicine. Machado is widely recognised for her role as Penelope Alvarez in Netflix's modern-day reboot of One Day at a Time. Pulse is helmed by Zoe Robyn, known for her work on The Equalizer, and executive produced by Carlton Cuse, renowned for Lost and Locke & Key. While there is no confirmed release date yet, anticipation builds for Netflix's inaugural medical procedural. Read more
Chris Carter, the creative force behind the acclaimed series The X-Files, has expressed his excitement and approval for the upcoming reboot by director Ryan Coogler. Originally deb ... Read more
Chris Carter, the creative force behind the acclaimed series The X-Files, has expressed his excitement and approval for the upcoming reboot by director Ryan Coogler. Originally debuting in 1993, The X-Files gained immense popularity for its gripping narrative centred around FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, played by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, respectively. The series, known for its unique blend of paranormal investigations and intricate alien conspiracies, became a cultural phenomenon. Despite not being directly involved in Coogler's project, Carter welcomes the fresh perspective and diversity promised by the reboot. Coogler's take on the iconic series, now owned by Disney post the acquisition of 20th Century Fox, is highly anticipated by fans eagerly awaiting the revival of this beloved classic. Read more
Hollywood icon Kevin Costner, following the release of the first trailer for his highly anticipated project, Horizon: An American Saga, has disclosed his active involvement in craf ... Read more
Hollywood icon Kevin Costner, following the release of the first trailer for his highly anticipated project, Horizon: An American Saga, has disclosed his active involvement in crafting the third part of this Western epic. Originally conceived as a two-part series set for June and August, Costner is already pushing forward with plans for a four-part saga. In a recent virtual discussion, the Oscar-winning director shared insights into the film's creation, leveraging his extensive filmmaking expertise to overcome challenges. Despite a tight 52-day shooting schedule, Costner remains steadfast in his commitment to delivering a comprehensive exploration of the American West's historical evolution. Read more
The excitement for the action-packed thriller, Yodha, starring Siddharth Malhotra, reaches a new level as the trailer is set to drop on February 29. The film, scheduled for release ... Read more
The excitement for the action-packed thriller, Yodha, starring Siddharth Malhotra, reaches a new level as the trailer is set to drop on February 29. The film, scheduled for release on March 15, promises an adrenaline-pumping experience. Accompanying the announcement is a captivating poster featuring Malhotra in a commanding commando avatar, ready to safeguard a hijacked flight. The Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha directorial also stars Raashi Khanna and Disha Patani in prominent roles, and it revolves around a plane hijack. Read more
Guy Ritchie's 2020 crime-comedy film, The Gentlemen, is set to make a comeback as a Netflix series. Scheduled to premiere on March 8, 2024, the spin-off stars Theo James as Eddie H ... Read more
Guy Ritchie's 2020 crime-comedy film, The Gentlemen, is set to make a comeback as a Netflix series. Scheduled to premiere on March 8, 2024, the spin-off stars Theo James as Eddie Halstead, leading an ensemble cast including Kaya Scodelario, Joely Richardson, Vinnie Jones, and Giancarlo Esposito. Ritchie, the creator of the original film, serves as an executive producer and writer, directing the first two episodes. The series centres on Eddie inheriting a cannabis empire, entangling him in a web of crime and wealth. Netflix dropped a teaser in January, featuring Ritchie's signature style of crime and dark humour. Read more
