<p><br />
What do ‘Leap Year’, ‘P.S. I Love You’, the ‘Before’ trilogy and ever other Western travelogue-meet cute have as that one constant, primary element which&nbsp;is of Himalayan importance to the narrative? A gorgeous pair with a socket-plug dynamic! More on that as we move along.</p>

<p><br />
Sadly, romcom queen Christina Milian—who knocked us off with her daring ‘American Pie’ way back in 1999, and warmed the cockles of our hearts with the more recent ‘Falling Inn Love’—cherrypicks this Alicia Keys-produced Netflix release with the hopes of regaining her superstardom in the mush-machine aka romance genre. But, her character—Erika Wilson, a struggling musician with a broken heart to nurse—only knows the language of wallowing&nbsp;in self-pity: over lost love, and a career that never really takes off. Erika’s dilemma over life choices and an insatiable need to please people is insufferable.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
Perhaps, Milian and the rest of the team already had an inkling as to what a tepid, troublesome ride they had hopped on for, and maybe that is exactly why the costumes’ department tried overcompensating for the former: like a lot! It also helps that the central character moves to the tropical island of Mauritius for a shot at live singing via an expensive resort. As fate would have it, Erika stumbles upon her former fiancée, Jason (Jay Pharoah)—the cause of her heartache, the reason this flick is titled ‘Resort To Love’, get it? The concoction of it all serves this as the end product: attractive bikini-clad women, chiselled &amp; bare-chested gorgeous men, tall trees and wild bushes, mojitos &amp; margaritas, layered necklaces and sky-high heels... what’s not to love, no? Wrong!</p>

<p><br />
Given, writers Tabi McCartney and Dana Schmalenberg are well-meaning champions of social and artistic change. And, they are rightly advocating an egalitarian representation in an otherwise whitewashed Hollywood—all the characters, including the secondary cast and junior artists, are people of colour—but the film’s shoddy execution was director Steven K. Tsuchida’s brainchild. In that sense, this one’s on him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><br />
From the classic clichés like grand gestures of love at the beach to establishing a believable—if not legendary—rapport between the primary cast, this helmer has crashed in an epic fashion, on so many levels, in the utopian land of love.</p>

<p><br />
‘Resort To Love’ not only reeks of un-roundedness, but is also guilty of borrowing the major romance tropes from here and there. Yet, it is neither fully romantic, nor a proper comedy.</p>

<p><br />
We hate to break it to Jay Pharoah, but he blew the role of Jason and the insecurities he was entrusted with (for dramatic effect?) to portray on screen, look steely; misfired. Milian tries to stay agile and chirpy and help this sinking ship sail with her charm and candour, but that was just not enough. Not this time. T.J. Power was massively underutilised and his track, largely forgotten. For someone who plays an Australian ex-pat settling in Mauritius for a local girl and taking up odd jobs to buy a home someday... his character arch could have been (and should have been) explored beyond just a scratch-on-the-surface nod.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Like we have already mentioned, cinematographer Greg Gardiner has rendered a splendid, posh and aesthetically rich vibe to the plotline with his wide-angles and close-ups. So has costume designer Danielle Hollowell; the tropical dressing you get to see in this flick is every fashionista’s paradise.&nbsp;</p>

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Yes, music constitutes about 2/3rd of ‘Resort To Love’—the ‘Unbreak My Heart’ and ‘Irreplaceable’ suggestions for a wedding; both break-up songs, were&nbsp;hilarious—but this film should not trick you into believing Christiana Milian’s Hilary Swank from ‘P.S. I Love You’: her character is not even the unfriendly Sloane from ‘Holidate’, another Netflix debacle.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
‘Resort to Love’ most certainly had the locales and star cast to up the ante and take a progressive step towards AfroRomance that could have set a precedent for others to follow. But, no, it had to be the “Sex &nbsp;and the City’ of romcoms sans the chemistry, or a doable script. Christina Milian, you deserve better!</p>

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What do ‘Leap Year’, ‘P.S. I Love You’, the ‘Before’ trilogy and ever other Western travelogue-meet cute have as that one constant, primary element which is of Himalayan importance to the narrative?

What do ‘Leap Year’, ‘P.S. I Love You’, the ‘Before’ trilogy and ever other Western travelogue-meet cute have as that one constant, primary element which is of Himalayan importance to the narrative? A gorgeous pair with a socket-plug dynamic! More on that as we move along. Sadly, romcom queen Christina Milian—who knocked us off with her daring ‘American Pie’ way back in 1999, and warmed the cockles of our hearts with the more recent ‘Falling Inn Love’—cherrypicks this Alicia Keys-produced Netflix release with the hopes of regaining her superstardom in the mush-machine aka romance genre. But, her character—Erika Wilson, a struggling musician with a broken heart to nurse—only knows the language of wallowing in self-pity: over lost love, and a career that never really takes off. Erika’s dilemma over life choices and an insatiable need to please people is insufferable. Perhaps, Milian and the rest of the team already had an inkling as to what a tepid, troublesome ride they had hopped on for, and maybe that is exactly why the costumes’ department tried overcompensating for the former: like a lot! It also helps that the central character moves to the tropical island of Mauritius for a shot at live singing via an expensive resort. As fate would have it, Erika stumbles upon her former fiancée, Jason (Jay Pharoah)—the cause of her heartache, the reason this flick is titled ‘Resort To Love’, get it? The concoction of it all serves this as the end product: attractive bikini-clad women, chiselled & bare-chested gorgeous men, tall trees and wild bushes, mojitos & margaritas, layered necklaces and sky-high heels... what’s not to love, no? Wrong! Given, writers Tabi McCartney and Dana Schmalenberg are well-meaning champions of social and artistic change. And, they are rightly advocating an egalitarian representation in an otherwise whitewashed Hollywood—all the characters, including the secondary cast and junior artists, are people of colour—but the film’s shoddy execution was director Steven K. Tsuchida’s brainchild. In that sense, this one’s on him. From the classic clichés like grand gestures of love at the beach to establishing a believable—if not legendary—rapport between the primary cast, this helmer has crashed in an epic fashion, on so many levels, in the utopian land of love. ‘Resort To Love’ not only reeks of un-roundedness, but is also guilty of borrowing the major romance tropes from here and there. Yet, it is neither fully romantic, nor a proper comedy. We hate to break it to Jay Pharoah, but he blew the role of Jason and the insecurities he was entrusted with (for dramatic effect?) to portray on screen, look steely; misfired. Milian tries to stay agile and chirpy and help this sinking ship sail with her charm and candour, but that was just not enough. Not this time. T.J. Power was massively underutilised and his track, largely forgotten. For someone who plays an Australian ex-pat settling in Mauritius for a local girl and taking up odd jobs to buy a home someday... his character arch could have been (and should have been) explored beyond just a scratch-on-the-surface nod. Like we have already mentioned, cinematographer Greg Gardiner has rendered a splendid, posh and aesthetically rich vibe to the plotline with his wide-angles and close-ups. So has costume designer Danielle Hollowell; the tropical dressing you get to see in this flick is every fashionista’s paradise. Yes, music constitutes about 2/3rd of ‘Resort To Love’—the ‘Unbreak My Heart’ and ‘Irreplaceable’ suggestions for a wedding; both break-up songs, were hilarious—but this film should not trick you into believing Christiana Milian’s Hilary Swank from ‘P.S. I Love You’: her character is not even the unfriendly Sloane from ‘Holidate’, another Netflix debacle. ‘Resort to Love’ most certainly had the locales and star cast to up the ante and take a progressive step towards AfroRomance that could have set a precedent for others to follow. But, no, it had to be the “Sex and the City’ of romcoms sans the chemistry, or a doable script. Christina Milian, you deserve better!

‘Resort To Love’ review: Survives only on sass and scenes

'Shershaah', 'Kissing Booth 3', 'Netrikann': August guide for binge-watch

<p>Hollywood superstar Will Smith’s upcoming action thriller 'Fast &amp; Loose'&nbsp;has been acquired by streamer Netflix.</p>

<p>Filmmaker David Leitch, known for movies such as 'Deadpool 2'&nbsp;and 'Hobbs &amp; Shaw', will direct the project from a script by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber.</p>

<p>According to Deadline, Netflix recently won the worldwide rights to the action thriller after the project hit the market in February this year.</p>

<p>Will Smith, 52, will star in the movie as a man who wakes up in Tijuana, Mexico, with no memories.</p>

<p>As he pieces together his past, he learns he’s been living two lives, one as a crime kingpin and the other as an undercover CIA agent.</p>

<p>Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce for 87North along with STXfilms and Smith through his Westbrook Studios. Jon Mone, Ryan Shimazaki and James Lassiter will also serve as producers.</p>

<p>Smith will next feature in Warner Bros’ biographical drama 'King Richard'. He is playing the role of Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.</p>

<p>He will also star in the remake of the 1980s John Hughes classic 'Planes, Trains &amp; Automobiles'&nbsp;along with Kevin Hart.</p>


Hollywood superstar Will Smith’s upcoming action thriller 'Fast & Loose' has been acquired by streamer Netflix. Filmmaker David Leitch, known for movies such as 'Deadpool 2' and 'Hobbs & Shaw', will direct the project from a script by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber.

Hollywood superstar Will Smith’s upcoming action thriller 'Fast & Loose' has been acquired by streamer Netflix. Filmmaker David Leitch, known for movies such as 'Deadpool 2' and 'Hobbs & Shaw', will direct the project from a script by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber. According to Deadline, Netflix recently won the worldwide rights to the action thriller after the project hit the market in February this year. Will Smith, 52, will star in the movie as a man who wakes up in Tijuana, Mexico, with no memories. As he pieces together his past, he learns he’s been living two lives, one as a crime kingpin and the other as an undercover CIA agent. Leitch and Kelly McCormick will produce for 87North along with STXfilms and Smith through his Westbrook Studios. Jon Mone, Ryan Shimazaki and James Lassiter will also serve as producers. Smith will next feature in Warner Bros’ biographical drama 'King Richard'. He is playing the role of Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. He will also star in the remake of the 1980s John Hughes classic 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' along with Kevin Hart.

Netflix bags worldwide rights for Will Smith’s ‘Fast & Loose’

<p>Jennifer Garner recently signed a big deal with Netflix. The 49-year-old actress will be starring&nbsp;and producing multiple films for the streamer.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Under the deal, Garner is&nbsp;working on a sequel to her 2021 film 'Yes Day'. She is set to produce the sequel for the streamer, where she will reprise her role as Allison Torres, a mom who gives her kids 24 hours to make the rules. The second 'Yes Day' film is currently in development.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The family comedy, based on a children’s book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, debuted on Netflix in March. The film centred on a mom and dad who usually say 'no', and then&nbsp;decide to say 'yes' to their kids' wildest requests — with a few ground rules — on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure.<br />
<br />
Garner will&nbsp;next star in the Netflix sci-fi film 'The Adam Project' alongside Ryan Reynolds, Zoe Saldana and Mark Ruffalo. She is also set to star in and produce the comedy film 'Family Leave', inspired by the book Bedtime for Mommy by 'Yes Day' author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, as per THR.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
In reference to the announcement, Garner said,&nbsp;“I am honoured​ ​to join the awesome group of creatives in the Netflix family, and I am extremely excited to work with their passionate and innovative teams across all departments. &nbsp;I had the most gratifying, creative, experience bringing ‘Yes Day’ to life.''<br />
&nbsp;</p>


Jennifer Garner recently signed a big deal with Netflix. The 49-year-old actress will be starring and producing multiple films for the streamer. Under the deal, Garner is working on a sequel to her 2021 film 'Yes Day'.

Jennifer Garner recently signed a big deal with Netflix. The 49-year-old actress will be starring and producing multiple films for the streamer. Under the deal, Garner is working on a sequel to her 2021 film 'Yes Day'. She is set to produce the sequel for the streamer, where she will reprise her role as Allison Torres, a mom who gives her kids 24 hours to make the rules. The second 'Yes Day' film is currently in development. The family comedy, based on a children’s book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, debuted on Netflix in March. The film centred on a mom and dad who usually say 'no', and then decide to say 'yes' to their kids' wildest requests — with a few ground rules — on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure. Garner will next star in the Netflix sci-fi film 'The Adam Project' alongside Ryan Reynolds, Zoe Saldana and Mark Ruffalo. She is also set to star in and produce the comedy film 'Family Leave', inspired by the book Bedtime for Mommy by 'Yes Day' author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, as per THR. In reference to the announcement, Garner said, “I am honoured to join the awesome group of creatives in the Netflix family, and I am extremely excited to work with their passionate and innovative teams across all departments. I had the most gratifying, creative, experience bringing ‘Yes Day’ to life.''

Jennifer Garner strikes a big deal with Netflix; ‘Yes Day’ sequel in works

<p>We have had cricket and football league and now get set for comedy league. A new show - titled 'Comedy Premium League' is all set to entertain audiences with some of India's funniest stars. The series will have sixteen of India’s funniest entertainers who will try to make you laugh till it hurts. &nbsp;<br />
<br />
Premiering on 20th August on Netflix, the series promises to leave its audience rolling with laughter and struggling to catch their breath between endless jokes and equally entertaining banter.<br />
<br />
Humour comes in many flavours and 'Comedy Premium League' will give you a taste of everything you like making it an all-in-all entertainer. This war to win, will explore multiple formats of comedy including improv, skit, stand-up, punchlines, presentation comedy and of course, the iconic roast! For the first time sixteen experienced comics come together, divided into four groups as they go head to head in this no holds barred battle of wits and words.</p>

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Spread across six episodes, the competition intensifies with each round and only the wittiest team will survive!&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Produced by OML, 'Comedy Premium League' is hosted by Prajakta Koli and assembles some of India’s most celebrated comedians including Aadar Malik, Aakash Gupta, Amit Tandon, Kaneez Surka, Kenny Sebastian, Mallika Dua, Prashasti Singh, Rahul Dua, Rahul Subramanian, Rohan Joshi, Rytasha Rathore, Samay Raina, Sumaira Shaikh, Sumukhi Suresh, Tanmay Bhat and Urooj Ashfaq.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Gear up for a competition where no joke is off limits, no friendship is sacred and all that matters is the title of the best comedy team.&nbsp;</p>

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We have had cricket and football league and now get set for comedy league. A new show - titled 'Comedy Premium League' is all set to entertain audiences with some of India's funniest stars.

We have had cricket and football league and now get set for comedy league. A new show - titled 'Comedy Premium League' is all set to entertain audiences with some of India's funniest stars. The series will have sixteen of India’s funniest entertainers who will try to make you laugh till it hurts. Premiering on 20th August on Netflix, the series promises to leave its audience rolling with laughter and struggling to catch their breath between endless jokes and equally entertaining banter. Humour comes in many flavours and 'Comedy Premium League' will give you a taste of everything you like making it an all-in-all entertainer. This war to win, will explore multiple formats of comedy including improv, skit, stand-up, punchlines, presentation comedy and of course, the iconic roast! For the first time sixteen experienced comics come together, divided into four groups as they go head to head in this no holds barred battle of wits and words. Spread across six episodes, the competition intensifies with each round and only the wittiest team will survive! Produced by OML, 'Comedy Premium League' is hosted by Prajakta Koli and assembles some of India’s most celebrated comedians including Aadar Malik, Aakash Gupta, Amit Tandon, Kaneez Surka, Kenny Sebastian, Mallika Dua, Prashasti Singh, Rahul Dua, Rahul Subramanian, Rohan Joshi, Rytasha Rathore, Samay Raina, Sumaira Shaikh, Sumukhi Suresh, Tanmay Bhat and Urooj Ashfaq. Gear up for a competition where no joke is off limits, no friendship is sacred and all that matters is the title of the best comedy team.

'Comedy Premium League' trailer: India's top comedians compete for the big trophy

<p>More than four decades after winning an Olympic gold, Caitlyn Jenner is looking back at the journey and the secrets she kept during her time under the spotlight.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Jenner has opened up in Netflix's forthcoming five-part sports theme docuseries titled 'Untold'. Jenner who had won gold at the 1976 Summer Olympics in the men's decathlon, reflects on being an Olympic athlete and her past struggles with identity.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The trailer of the series shows Jenner speaking to camera. "I spent my entire life hiding," Jenner says. "I didn't want people to know me, and know who I was."<br />
<br />
Decades after winning an Olympic gold, in 2015 Jenner came out as a transgender and reintroduced herself as Caitlyn as she featured on the cover of Vanity Fair.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
"I was an Olympic Champion, the greatest athlete in the world," she adds. "But I was still the same old person with all the same old issues."<br />
<br />
The weekly series 'Untold' will be available on Netflix, with each 80-minute episode looking back at iconic sports moments throughout history and uncovering the real stories that happened behind the scenes.<br />
<br />
Besides Jener, the series also features boxer Christy Martin, tennis player Mardy Fish, basketball star Metta Sandiford-Artest and the United Hockey League team Danbury Trashers.<br />
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More than four decades after winning an Olympic gold, Caitlyn Jenner is looking back at the journey and the secrets she kept during her time under the spotlight.

More than four decades after winning an Olympic gold, Caitlyn Jenner is looking back at the journey and the secrets she kept during her time under the spotlight. Jenner has opened up in Netflix's forthcoming five-part sports theme docuseries titled 'Untold'. Jenner who had won gold at the 1976 Summer Olympics in the men's decathlon, reflects on being an Olympic athlete and her past struggles with identity. The trailer of the series shows Jenner speaking to camera. "I spent my entire life hiding," Jenner says. "I didn't want people to know me, and know who I was." Decades after winning an Olympic gold, in 2015 Jenner came out as a transgender and reintroduced herself as Caitlyn as she featured on the cover of Vanity Fair. "I was an Olympic Champion, the greatest athlete in the world," she adds. "But I was still the same old person with all the same old issues." The weekly series 'Untold' will be available on Netflix, with each 80-minute episode looking back at iconic sports moments throughout history and uncovering the real stories that happened behind the scenes. Besides Jener, the series also features boxer Christy Martin, tennis player Mardy Fish, basketball star Metta Sandiford-Artest and the United Hockey League team Danbury Trashers.

Caitlyn Jenner recalls struggling with identity during Olympics in new series 'Untold'

<p>Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s directorial venture ‘Ghost Stories’ has landed in troubled waters after a complaint against the four-piece anthology—which released last year on video-streaming giant Netflix—was filed.</p>

<p><br />
According to reports, this complaint happens to be the first to come under the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 that was framed in February this year by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.</p>

<p><br />
As per the new rules, streaming platforms are mandated to have a redressal mechanism to address viewers’ grievances and based on that, a complaint has been filed and received by Netflix India against an allegedly objectionable scene in Anurag Kashyap’s short film, ‘Story 2’, reports claim.</p>

<p><br />
The complaint states that in the scene where actor Sobhita Dhulipala can be seen devouring the fetus from her miscarriage is not required for the narrative and if the makers wish to retain it, then there should be a trigger warning for women who have gone through the trauma of miscarriage.</p>

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<p>The complaint is still pending action with Netflix’s Grievance Redressal Officer.</p>

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‘Ghost Stories’—an anthology of four short films—was directed by Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Anurag Kashayp and Karan Johar. It released on January 2020.</p>


Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s directorial venture ‘Ghost Stories’ has landed in troubled waters after a complaint against the four-piece anthology—which released last year on video-streaming giant Netflix—was filed.

Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s directorial venture ‘Ghost Stories’ has landed in troubled waters after a complaint against the four-piece anthology—which released last year on video-streaming giant Netflix—was filed. According to reports, this complaint happens to be the first to come under the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 that was framed in February this year by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. As per the new rules, streaming platforms are mandated to have a redressal mechanism to address viewers’ grievances and based on that, a complaint has been filed and received by Netflix India against an allegedly objectionable scene in Anurag Kashyap’s short film, ‘Story 2’, reports claim. The complaint states that in the scene where actor Sobhita Dhulipala can be seen devouring the fetus from her miscarriage is not required for the narrative and if the makers wish to retain it, then there should be a trigger warning for women who have gone through the trauma of miscarriage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sobhita Dhulipala (@sobhitad) × The complaint is still pending action with Netflix’s Grievance Redressal Officer. ‘Ghost Stories’—an anthology of four short films—was directed by Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Anurag Kashayp and Karan Johar. It released on January 2020.

Complaint registered against Anurag Kashyap’s Netflix release, ‘Ghost Stories’

<p>There is bad news for fans anticipating the release of `Blonde`, which is Netflix`s fictionalized telling of Marilyn Monroe`s life starring Ana de Armas, as the streamer has now slated the film for a 2022 release.&nbsp;<br />
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According to Variety, `Blonde`, which is being directed by Andrew Dominik, who adapted the film from the novel by Joyce Carol Oates, was one of the year`s most anticipated films by industry insiders and consumers.&nbsp;<br />
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A specific release date for 2022 has not been set yet.<br />
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In development since 2010, actors like Jessica Chastain and Naomi Watts were once attached to the project. Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux had stated in an interview with Deadline that he had invited `Blonde` to screen out-of-competition at this year`s festival, but Netflix declined.Cuban actor de Armas has been a rising star in Hollywood for the past few years with memorable roles in `Blade Runner 2049` and `Knives Out`, for which she even received a Golden Globe nomination.&nbsp;<br />
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The film will also star Oscar-winner Adrien Brody, Emmy nominee Julianne Nicholson and Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale.Dominik has stated in past interviews that the film "has very little dialogue in it," which could have made it difficult to navigate the upcoming awards season where the streamer would have bait-y contenders like the large ensemble `Don`t Look Up` from Adam McKay and the period drama `The Power of the Dog` from Jane Campion.<br />
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Netflix has an avalanche of projects waiting in the wings for awards consideration, many of which are undated but expected to drop in the calendar year.These include the directorial debuts of Halle Berry with `Bruised`, Rebecca Hall with `Passing`, Jeymes Samuel with `The Harder They Fall` and Lin-Manuel Miranda with `Tick, Tick...Boom!`, as well as a passion project from Paolo Sorrentino ("The Hand of God") and a still-untitled feature from director Nora Fingscheidt starring Sandra Bullock.`Blonde` is being produced by Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Tracey London, Brad Pitt and Scott Robertson.<br />
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As per Variety, no official future release date has been set for `Blonde`.&nbsp;<br />
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There is bad news for fans anticipating the release of `Blonde`, which is Netflix`s fictionalized telling of Marilyn Monroe`s life starring Ana de Armas, as the streamer has now slated the film for a 2022 release.

There is bad news for fans anticipating the release of `Blonde`, which is Netflix`s fictionalized telling of Marilyn Monroe`s life starring Ana de Armas, as the streamer has now slated the film for a 2022 release. According to Variety, `Blonde`, which is being directed by Andrew Dominik, who adapted the film from the novel by Joyce Carol Oates, was one of the year`s most anticipated films by industry insiders and consumers. A specific release date for 2022 has not been set yet. In development since 2010, actors like Jessica Chastain and Naomi Watts were once attached to the project. Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux had stated in an interview with Deadline that he had invited `Blonde` to screen out-of-competition at this year`s festival, but Netflix declined.Cuban actor de Armas has been a rising star in Hollywood for the past few years with memorable roles in `Blade Runner 2049` and `Knives Out`, for which she even received a Golden Globe nomination. The film will also star Oscar-winner Adrien Brody, Emmy nominee Julianne Nicholson and Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale.Dominik has stated in past interviews that the film "has very little dialogue in it," which could have made it difficult to navigate the upcoming awards season where the streamer would have bait-y contenders like the large ensemble `Don`t Look Up` from Adam McKay and the period drama `The Power of the Dog` from Jane Campion. Netflix has an avalanche of projects waiting in the wings for awards consideration, many of which are undated but expected to drop in the calendar year.These include the directorial debuts of Halle Berry with `Bruised`, Rebecca Hall with `Passing`, Jeymes Samuel with `The Harder They Fall` and Lin-Manuel Miranda with `Tick, Tick...Boom!`, as well as a passion project from Paolo Sorrentino ("The Hand of God") and a still-untitled feature from director Nora Fingscheidt starring Sandra Bullock.`Blonde` is being produced by Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Tracey London, Brad Pitt and Scott Robertson. As per Variety, no official future release date has been set for `Blonde`.

Ana de Armas starrer Marilyn Monroe biopic 'Blonde' pushed for a 2022 release

<p>On Wednesday, which marks the World Nature Conservation Day, learn more about our wonderful planet through these Netflix documentaries. Presenting a renewed perspective about the miracles of nature and why it must be treated with care, these documentaries will take you to the bottom of the ocean and soar over verdant landscapes.</p>

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<strong>Our Planet</strong></p>

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This groundbreaking, Emmy Award-winning documentary series of eight parts is voiced by Sir David Attenborough. Filmed across 50 countries over a span of four years, this focuses on the diversity of habitats around the world.</p>

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<strong>Night on Earth</strong></p>

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Combining the best of nature and technology like thermal imaging, night-vision goggles, infrared light, and more, this innovative series looks at what happens in the wilderness when the sun goes down.</p>

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There’s no one who has seen as much of the planet as Sir David Attenborough has in his 93 years. This documentary is an honest and powerful look at the impact of mankind on Earth.</p>

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<strong>Chasing Coral</strong></p>

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This documentary, released in 2017, is about a team of scientists, divers and photographers who examine the effects of pollution on coral reefs. It takes a look at how climate change can cause the mighty reefs to potentially disappear.</p>

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<strong>Breaking Boundaries: The science of our planet</strong></p>

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The documentary is an eye-opener as it looks at the delicate balance of biodiversity on earth. It also features inputs from experts on small steps that we can all take to do our bit for the planet.</p>

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<strong>My Octopus Teacher</strong></p>

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This Academy Award winner for Best Documentary (Feature) revolves around the bond between a filmmaker and an octopus. It beautifully captures the friendship between human beings and nature, while highlighting how they can learn from each other<br />
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On Wednesday, which marks the World Nature Conservation Day, learn more about our wonderful planet through these Netflix documentaries. Presenting a renewed perspective about the miracles of nature and why it must be treated with care, these documentaries will take you to the bottom of the ocean and soar over verdant landscapes.

On Wednesday, which marks the World Nature Conservation Day, learn more about our wonderful planet through these Netflix documentaries. Presenting a renewed perspective about the miracles of nature and why it must be treated with care, these documentaries will take you to the bottom of the ocean and soar over verdant landscapes. Our Planet This groundbreaking, Emmy Award-winning documentary series of eight parts is voiced by Sir David Attenborough. Filmed across 50 countries over a span of four years, this focuses on the diversity of habitats around the world. Night on Earth Combining the best of nature and technology like thermal imaging, night-vision goggles, infrared light, and more, this innovative series looks at what happens in the wilderness when the sun goes down. A Life on Our Planet There’s no one who has seen as much of the planet as Sir David Attenborough has in his 93 years. This documentary is an honest and powerful look at the impact of mankind on Earth. Chasing Coral This documentary, released in 2017, is about a team of scientists, divers and photographers who examine the effects of pollution on coral reefs. It takes a look at how climate change can cause the mighty reefs to potentially disappear. Breaking Boundaries: The science of our planet The documentary is an eye-opener as it looks at the delicate balance of biodiversity on earth. It also features inputs from experts on small steps that we can all take to do our bit for the planet. My Octopus Teacher This Academy Award winner for Best Documentary (Feature) revolves around the bond between a filmmaker and an octopus. It beautifully captures the friendship between human beings and nature, while highlighting how they can learn from each other

World Nature Conservation Day: From Oscar-winning ‘My Octopus teacher’ to ‘Our Planet’, here’s what you can watch on Netflix

<p>Netflix and romcoms are a hit combo, and what makes this video-streaming giant’s latest outing—Resort To Love’—all the more exciting is the fact that Grammy-winning musician Alicia Keys is a producer in it!&nbsp;</p>

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Headlined by mush-and-romance queen Christina Milan (‘Falling Inn Love’, ‘Love Don't Cost a Thing’ etc.), this light-hearted film sees Milan taking on the role of Erica—an aspiring pop singer who earns a resident gig at a luxurious island resort in Africa. Soon enough, her ex-fiancé turns up at the venue: for his wedding!&nbsp;</p>

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Understandably, Milian is psyched about working with Keys and has expressed her joy and excitement about the same on Instagram. “Excited to work on my next film project with @netflixfilm. Already loving our cast and with @aliciakeys producing we're bound to make something everyone will love. I'm ready! #grateful,” Milan wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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The multiple award-winning singer’s production company, AK Worldwide, has also produced the dance comedy ‘Work It’ starring Sabrina Carpenter that released on Netflix last August.</p>

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‘Resort To Love’ releases on Netflix on July 29.&nbsp;<br />
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Netflix and romcoms are a hit combo, and what makes this video-streaming giant’s latest outing—Resort To Love’—all the more exciting is the fact that Grammy-winning musician Alicia Keys is a producer in it!

Netflix and romcoms are a hit combo, and what makes this video-streaming giant’s latest outing—Resort To Love’—all the more exciting is the fact that Grammy-winning musician Alicia Keys is a producer in it! Headlined by mush-and-romance queen Christina Milan (‘Falling Inn Love’, ‘Love Don't Cost a Thing’ etc.), this light-hearted film sees Milan taking on the role of Erica—an aspiring pop singer who earns a resident gig at a luxurious island resort in Africa. Soon enough, her ex-fiancé turns up at the venue: for his wedding! Understandably, Milian is psyched about working with Keys and has expressed her joy and excitement about the same on Instagram. “Excited to work on my next film project with @netflixfilm. Already loving our cast and with @aliciakeys producing we're bound to make something everyone will love. I'm ready! #grateful,” Milan wrote. The multiple award-winning singer’s production company, AK Worldwide, has also produced the dance comedy ‘Work It’ starring Sabrina Carpenter that released on Netflix last August. ‘Resort To Love’ releases on Netflix on July 29.

Grammy winner Alicia Keys has a surprise role in Netflix’s ‘Resort To Love'

<p>British actor Tom Ellis, popular for his show ‘Lucifer’ where he plays the devil himself, will be back to charm one and all in its sixth and final season that is slated to drop on video-streaming giant Netflix on September 10.&nbsp;</p>

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The official account of Lucifer has released a brief yet intriguing teaser for the upcoming season. The video was captioned as, “let’s be bad one last time 🔥 #lucifer s6 arrives on @netflix september 10th.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Similarly, the streaming service announced the date for this Warner Bros. project with the caption, “All good things must come to an end.”</p>

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Created by Tom Kapinos, the fantasy series is based on the DC comics’ character created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Keith and Mike Dringenberg. ‘Lucifer’ stars Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar with Lesley-Ann Brandt, Lauren German, D.B. Woodside and Kevin Alejandro in pivotal roles.&nbsp;</p>

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British actor Tom Ellis, popular for his show ‘Lucifer’ where he plays the devil himself, will be back to charm one and all in its sixth and final season that is slated to drop on video-streaming giant Netflix on September 10.

British actor Tom Ellis, popular for his show ‘Lucifer’ where he plays the devil himself, will be back to charm one and all in its sixth and final season that is slated to drop on video-streaming giant Netflix on September 10. The official account of Lucifer has released a brief yet intriguing teaser for the upcoming season. The video was captioned as, “let’s be bad one last time 🔥 #lucifer s6 arrives on @netflix september 10th.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lucifer (@lucifernetflix) × Similarly, the streaming service announced the date for this Warner Bros. project with the caption, “All good things must come to an end.” Created by Tom Kapinos, the fantasy series is based on the DC comics’ character created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Keith and Mike Dringenberg. ‘Lucifer’ stars Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar with Lesley-Ann Brandt, Lauren German, D.B. Woodside and Kevin Alejandro in pivotal roles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix) ×

Tom Ellis-starrer ‘Lucifer’ to premiere its sixth and final season on this date

<p>What can one say—correction; what ‘new’ can one say—about love that hasn’t already been said before in cinema? Director Augustine Frizzell’s visual adaptation of Jojo Moyes’ book by the same name goes on to defy the various logic-of-love ideologies sticking to the ever-elusive concept of love—one “rich in emotions” letter at a time.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="A love saga that's filled with passion" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8b2291c3-8ac3-4186-b6e8-990b211c8708" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%28100%29.jpg" /></p>

<p>‘La Piscine’, ‘Juene &amp; Julie’, beloved Woody Allen’s ‘magic In The Moonlight’ and many&nbsp;iconic films have their origins engrained in the Mediterranean coastline of France—The French Riviera. Naturally, Frizzell’s love saga has stiff competition standing on its path and a story, all too common. Two young but dejected-in-love Englishmen meet on a sunny morning—a cocky yet admirable financial journalist, Anthony O’Hare (Callum Turner), is besotted by Mrs. Jenny Stirlings’ (Shailene Woodley) undaunted frankness about her life and knowledge of the worldly ways, and Jenny, taken aback by his shameless belittlement of her high-brow British life and a successful but petty&nbsp;husband, Larry (Joe Alwyn). “My wife considers anything not in the pages of Vogue unworthy of her time and attention,” he patronizes the wife.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Nonetheless, the ‘illicit' romantics'&nbsp;burning chemistry and suppressed desires could fill up a room in smoke &amp; fires. But, in 1965, ‘adulteress’ women are disowned by their near and dear ones—regardless of the circumstances under which one might&nbsp;have ‘sinned’.</p>

<p><img alt="A love saga dripped in passion" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f8a8c4a1-9629-464a-9900-28e44a55336d" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20-%202021-07-25T200442.913.jpg" /></p>

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Bygone decades may have perished what could very well pass as youthful exuberance but an eager journalist with The London Tribune, Ellie Haworth (Felicity Jones), in 2017, stumbles over the exchanged love letters by fluke. Curious, almost obsessed, Ellie vows to trace the two, their story, their post office boxes, and possibly, help them reunite. If they haven’t already.&nbsp;</p>

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Some films are helmed by perfectionists and hence, each frame we see on the big canvas is staged and rehearsed, while others go with the flow. This one is inclined towards&nbsp;the latter. The setting is split into two halves, two timelines—one parked in wartime and mayhem with elitism at its heart, and the other, in the contemporary ‘WhatsApp’ and ‘ghosting’ world. ‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’ bounces back and forth between these two timelines, only to converge in the end. Frizzell may lose the initial charm rendered by the butterflies-in-your-stomach, maple-leaves-in-my-hair type of art direction, but he resurrects the script with his leads'&nbsp;aid. “Marylebone station, Friday, at 7:15 pm. I will wait for you,”—the maker’s flirting with the element of intrigue convinces us—the viewers—to stay hooked till the sun goes down on this one.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="The film is based on a best-selling book by the same name" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="31395f09-b63c-420a-8f15-59a1fe6895a6" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20-%202021-07-25T200603.000.jpg" /></p>

<p>Call it habituality, but Shailene Woodley naturally beefs our expectations up, especially when she is headlining a woman-hopelessly-in-love saga on screen. Has ‘The Fault In Our Stars’ rendition spoilt us a bit too much? Maybe. In her expensive-looking fedoras, satin-smooth dresses, through her winged eyeliner and kohl-rimmed eyes, Shailene Woodley speaks a thousand emotions a mile. It also helps that her camaraderie with the suave and sexy Callum Turner translates on screen in a fashion prerequisite for a love story, substantially&nbsp;of the primitive kind. In the world of romance, they are Yin and Yang.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Felicity Jones is earnest in being an emotionally bankrupt workaholic sprinkling specks of modernity all over the script, for authenticity’s sake, perhaps. However, she seems out of it—more so in the second half. Her partner-in-crime Rory (Nabhaan Rizwan) is amicable as the needy, nerdy archivist. If they are the catalyst for the big reveal, then they have done their job right.</p>

<p><img alt="Felicity Jones and Nabhaan Rizwan share a moment" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="645e811f-d991-4a11-9c3a-4e6ec7b94b5e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20-%202021-07-25T200522.734.jpg" /></p>

<p>Other than the clothes and bouffant hair, ‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’ deserves a shoutout for capturing the essence of that long-lost&nbsp;era through music. From Nancy Sinatra’s ‘Summer Wine’ to ‘Johnny Boy’ by Melanie, the heart and soul of the late 60s is locked up in these timeless pieces; all retrieved—in their crude form—for this retelling of old-school love.</p>

<p><br />
‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’ may get whiplashed for lack of originality, and even schooled for not having brought in newer forms of expression in this done-to-death genre. But, hey, some movies are all heart and this one’s that. Like Anthony "Boot"&nbsp;O’Hare says, “… you have my heart in your hands.” So, come… fall in love!&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>'The Last Letter From Your Lover' is streaming on Netflix.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>


What can one say—correction; what ‘new’ can one say—about love that hasn’t already been said before in cinema? Director Augustine Frizzell’s visual adaptation of Jojo Moyes’ book by the same name goes on to defy the various logic-of-love ideologies sticking to the ever-elusive concept of love—one “rich in emotions” letter at a time.

What can one say—correction; what ‘new’ can one say—about love that hasn’t already been said before in cinema? Director Augustine Frizzell’s visual adaptation of Jojo Moyes’ book by the same name goes on to defy the various logic-of-love ideologies sticking to the ever-elusive concept of love—one “rich in emotions” letter at a time. ‘La Piscine’, ‘Juene & Julie’, beloved Woody Allen’s ‘magic In The Moonlight’ and many iconic films have their origins engrained in the Mediterranean coastline of France—The French Riviera. Naturally, Frizzell’s love saga has stiff competition standing on its path and a story, all too common. Two young but dejected-in-love Englishmen meet on a sunny morning—a cocky yet admirable financial journalist, Anthony O’Hare (Callum Turner), is besotted by Mrs. Jenny Stirlings’ (Shailene Woodley) undaunted frankness about her life and knowledge of the worldly ways, and Jenny, taken aback by his shameless belittlement of her high-brow British life and a successful but petty husband, Larry (Joe Alwyn). “My wife considers anything not in the pages of Vogue unworthy of her time and attention,” he patronizes the wife. Nonetheless, the ‘illicit' romantics' burning chemistry and suppressed desires could fill up a room in smoke & fires. But, in 1965, ‘adulteress’ women are disowned by their near and dear ones—regardless of the circumstances under which one might have ‘sinned’. Bygone decades may have perished what could very well pass as youthful exuberance but an eager journalist with The London Tribune, Ellie Haworth (Felicity Jones), in 2017, stumbles over the exchanged love letters by fluke. Curious, almost obsessed, Ellie vows to trace the two, their story, their post office boxes, and possibly, help them reunite. If they haven’t already. Some films are helmed by perfectionists and hence, each frame we see on the big canvas is staged and rehearsed, while others go with the flow. This one is inclined towards the latter. The setting is split into two halves, two timelines—one parked in wartime and mayhem with elitism at its heart, and the other, in the contemporary ‘WhatsApp’ and ‘ghosting’ world. ‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’ bounces back and forth between these two timelines, only to converge in the end. Frizzell may lose the initial charm rendered by the butterflies-in-your-stomach, maple-leaves-in-my-hair type of art direction, but he resurrects the script with his leads' aid. “Marylebone station, Friday, at 7:15 pm. I will wait for you,”—the maker’s flirting with the element of intrigue convinces us—the viewers—to stay hooked till the sun goes down on this one. Call it habituality, but Shailene Woodley naturally beefs our expectations up, especially when she is headlining a woman-hopelessly-in-love saga on screen. Has ‘The Fault In Our Stars’ rendition spoilt us a bit too much? Maybe. In her expensive-looking fedoras, satin-smooth dresses, through her winged eyeliner and kohl-rimmed eyes, Shailene Woodley speaks a thousand emotions a mile. It also helps that her camaraderie with the suave and sexy Callum Turner translates on screen in a fashion prerequisite for a love story, substantially of the primitive kind. In the world of romance, they are Yin and Yang. Felicity Jones is earnest in being an emotionally bankrupt workaholic sprinkling specks of modernity all over the script, for authenticity’s sake, perhaps. However, she seems out of it—more so in the second half. Her partner-in-crime Rory (Nabhaan Rizwan) is amicable as the needy, nerdy archivist. If they are the catalyst for the big reveal, then they have done their job right. Other than the clothes and bouffant hair, ‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’ deserves a shoutout for capturing the essence of that long-lost era through music. From Nancy Sinatra’s ‘Summer Wine’ to ‘Johnny Boy’ by Melanie, the heart and soul of the late 60s is locked up in these timeless pieces; all retrieved—in their crude form—for this retelling of old-school love. ‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’ may get whiplashed for lack of originality, and even schooled for not having brought in newer forms of expression in this done-to-death genre. But, hey, some movies are all heart and this one’s that. Like Anthony "Boot" O’Hare says, “… you have my heart in your hands.” So, come… fall in love! 'The Last Letter From Your Lover' is streaming on Netflix.

‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’ review: That elusive thing called love

<p>When strong, powerful women sashay along in Dior dresses, with hopelessly expensive wine in hand while between frank conversations about their sexually liberated selves—‘Pack my vibrator!’—you are subconsciously trained to think: ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’! But the CEO of Elite World Group, Julia Haart, one of the biggest model management companies around, is no former-socialite-turned-reality television star and didn’t know the Hiltons of Hollywood, either. In her own words, an education-less Haart was married into a fundamentalist Jewish family at a tender age, to a husband she didn’t love, and with four kids, she eventually leaves behind her then family home to make something of herself: at 43!&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Eight years later, Julia Haart becomes the CEO of a multi-subsidiary million-dollar brand. ‘My Unorthodox Life’ is a dive deep into Haart’s life circa 2020-21, with occasional rewind backs to how she shunned her past rigged with ‘too many rules’ and the journey she wishes to take with her new partner Silvio Scaglia.&nbsp;<br />
Batsheva—the eldest of four—has one foot in her orthodox community and the other, in the modern chasm her mother introduces her to. One sequence in particular encapsulates the 27 YO’s dilemma: a very well-groomed Batsheva can be seen arguing with her stringent yet affable husband Ben to let her wear pants, forbidden in their religion. The stark contrast between Haart Sr.’s world and that of Ben’s is palpable. Her mother urges her to be bold and shatter the self-imposed boundaries of her older self—and even leave her husband—Bat (as she is lovingly called) refuses both. The dust from the past is yet to settle in here, we reckon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="All gloss and no gumption" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="43ec252b-bf2a-4d59-878f-61fcde88a8cc" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2891%29.jpg" /><br />
Perhaps the most ‘out there’ character is the Standford-tutee Miriam Haart. In ‘My Unorthodox Life’, Miriam, 20, and the second youngest in the family, is bi-sexual, a first for many around her, and has no qualms about displaying her most intimate moments on camera, with a crew inside. She has been away from Monsey, New York—a safe haven for fundamentalist Jews, they claim—far too long to care, her mother reasons… or justifies? Juggling Stanford homework and a plethora of romantic interests (and Momma’s ‘yes ma’am’ duties) unabashedly is Miriam’s forte. Sass sans drama seems to be this Gen Z’s aesthetic.</p>

<p><br />
The grips of cultural conditioning seem to be the tightest around Haart boys (also, Hendler from their father’s side) Shlomo and Aron. At 24, Shlomo is still immune to the appeals of female touch. “Oh! We were just thinking about you,” his sister Bat exclaims. “Why? Were you watching ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’?” he jokes. The tug of war between the two boys—in all fairness, Shlomo slightly more contemporary than his 14 YO brother Aron—and the rest of the family to drag them out of their supposed misery is part heartbreaking and part funny. Yet, the collective love these men have for what their mother stands up for—both good and the crass—is what makes them real (by reality TV standards).</p>

<p><br />
Robert Brotherton’s the Chief Operating Officer of Elite and Julia’s best friend of five years. If Julia and the other women shepherd in the spices in right amount for the reality show to be a hit on Netflix (it’s already at Number 2 in Lebanon we hear), then Robert’s raunchy jokes and chirpy demeanor gives it a smooth landing. Touché!</p>

<p><img alt="All decked up (again!) for the premiere" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4b6b5b72-80d1-44d8-b6a2-fea68e6deff0" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2890%29.jpg" /><br />
The fundamentalist Judaism that Julia goes gung-ho about is deprived of a fair, eagle view in ‘My Unorthodox Life’. We do not question the ‘why’; just demand a ‘how’.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
A while back, a similar-titled-but-not-similar-fashioned miniseries ‘Unorthodox’ had popped up on Netflix where a Hasidic Jewish woman in Brooklyn, Esther (played by a fantastic Shira Haas), brought forward the sense (and level) of patriarchal mindset this community exhibits. The in-depth research—adapted from a book, ‘Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots’—around the central theme and its various facets—the clothes, Yiddish language, the whole charade—took that series notches higher by sheer means of its crisp, matter-of-factly content. This series is more noise and less smell.</p>

<p>&nbsp;<br />
Julia Haart’s hedonistic persona, coupled with her very luxurious lifestyle and a penchant for grandiosity, makes ‘My Unorthodox Life’ an entertaining extravaganza. But, given the fact that she has turned her life had a superhero-esque U turn and rmoved herself from a setting that is plagued with oppression, it is criminal that Julia Haart didn’t harp on that.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Could the personable Haarts be the new queens of reality TV—now that the Kardashians have officially retired—no! Is the intent there? Hell, yes! Julia Haart may be the matriarch of a Rabbi-free household now, sitting pretty in her throne trying to fight ‘nepotism’ debates around her: ahem! But no one can discredit her struggles and the subsequent rise—to the very top! And, to that, we say, “shalom shalom!” &nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong><em>'My&nbsp;Unorthodox Life' is streaming on Netflix.&nbsp;</em></strong></p>


When strong, powerful women sashay along in Dior dresses, with hopelessly expensive wine in hand while between frank conversations about their sexually liberated selves—‘Pack my vibrator!

When strong, powerful women sashay along in Dior dresses, with hopelessly expensive wine in hand while between frank conversations about their sexually liberated selves—‘Pack my vibrator!’—you are subconsciously trained to think: ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’! But the CEO of Elite World Group, Julia Haart, one of the biggest model management companies around, is no former-socialite-turned-reality television star and didn’t know the Hiltons of Hollywood, either. In her own words, an education-less Haart was married into a fundamentalist Jewish family at a tender age, to a husband she didn’t love, and with four kids, she eventually leaves behind her then family home to make something of herself: at 43! Eight years later, Julia Haart becomes the CEO of a multi-subsidiary million-dollar brand. ‘My Unorthodox Life’ is a dive deep into Haart’s life circa 2020-21, with occasional rewind backs to how she shunned her past rigged with ‘too many rules’ and the journey she wishes to take with her new partner Silvio Scaglia. Batsheva—the eldest of four—has one foot in her orthodox community and the other, in the modern chasm her mother introduces her to. One sequence in particular encapsulates the 27 YO’s dilemma: a very well-groomed Batsheva can be seen arguing with her stringent yet affable husband Ben to let her wear pants, forbidden in their religion. The stark contrast between Haart Sr.’s world and that of Ben’s is palpable. Her mother urges her to be bold and shatter the self-imposed boundaries of her older self—and even leave her husband—Bat (as she is lovingly called) refuses both. The dust from the past is yet to settle in here, we reckon. Perhaps the most ‘out there’ character is the Standford-tutee Miriam Haart. In ‘My Unorthodox Life’, Miriam, 20, and the second youngest in the family, is bi-sexual, a first for many around her, and has no qualms about displaying her most intimate moments on camera, with a crew inside. She has been away from Monsey, New York—a safe haven for fundamentalist Jews, they claim—far too long to care, her mother reasons… or justifies? Juggling Stanford homework and a plethora of romantic interests (and Momma’s ‘yes ma’am’ duties) unabashedly is Miriam’s forte. Sass sans drama seems to be this Gen Z’s aesthetic. The grips of cultural conditioning seem to be the tightest around Haart boys (also, Hendler from their father’s side) Shlomo and Aron. At 24, Shlomo is still immune to the appeals of female touch. “Oh! We were just thinking about you,” his sister Bat exclaims. “Why? Were you watching ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’?” he jokes. The tug of war between the two boys—in all fairness, Shlomo slightly more contemporary than his 14 YO brother Aron—and the rest of the family to drag them out of their supposed misery is part heartbreaking and part funny. Yet, the collective love these men have for what their mother stands up for—both good and the crass—is what makes them real (by reality TV standards). Robert Brotherton’s the Chief Operating Officer of Elite and Julia’s best friend of five years. If Julia and the other women shepherd in the spices in right amount for the reality show to be a hit on Netflix (it’s already at Number 2 in Lebanon we hear), then Robert’s raunchy jokes and chirpy demeanor gives it a smooth landing. Touché! The fundamentalist Judaism that Julia goes gung-ho about is deprived of a fair, eagle view in ‘My Unorthodox Life’. We do not question the ‘why’; just demand a ‘how’. A while back, a similar-titled-but-not-similar-fashioned miniseries ‘Unorthodox’ had popped up on Netflix where a Hasidic Jewish woman in Brooklyn, Esther (played by a fantastic Shira Haas), brought forward the sense (and level) of patriarchal mindset this community exhibits. The in-depth research—adapted from a book, ‘Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots’—around the central theme and its various facets—the clothes, Yiddish language, the whole charade—took that series notches higher by sheer means of its crisp, matter-of-factly content. This series is more noise and less smell. Julia Haart’s hedonistic persona, coupled with her very luxurious lifestyle and a penchant for grandiosity, makes ‘My Unorthodox Life’ an entertaining extravaganza. But, given the fact that she has turned her life had a superhero-esque U turn and rmoved herself from a setting that is plagued with oppression, it is criminal that Julia Haart didn’t harp on that. Could the personable Haarts be the new queens of reality TV—now that the Kardashians have officially retired—no! Is the intent there? Hell, yes! Julia Haart may be the matriarch of a Rabbi-free household now, sitting pretty in her throne trying to fight ‘nepotism’ debates around her: ahem! But no one can discredit her struggles and the subsequent rise—to the very top! And, to that, we say, “shalom shalom!” 'My Unorthodox Life' is streaming on Netflix.

My Unorthodox Life series review: Fanaticism, fashion, frill—in that order!

<p>Netflix is facing a formidable challenge as it expands into video games to keep the attention of customers in the increasingly competitive world of streaming television.</p>

<p>The streaming television leader offered details of its plans to move into games in its latest update confirming cooling growth even as the Silicon Valley giant spins off hit shows.</p>

<p>Analysts said the Netflix move is not aimed at disrupting the expanding gaming market but keeping its own viewers interested by offering new kinds of content.</p>

<p>"Entertainment and tech brands are adding gaming because it is adjacent to their video products, which makes gaming a somewhat natural extension of what they already do," said eMarketer analyst Ross Benes. "Adding gaming allows them to suck up more of people's time and become further embedded within their customers' daily habits."</p>

<p>Benes reasoned that Netflix games will give people the impetus to stick with the service but are unlikely to significantly boost subscriptions. Loup Ventures manager partner Gene Munster called Netflix's action a "smart move to retain and inch up paid subscriptions" noting there are some two billion gamers worldwide.</p>

<p>Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter on Wednesday expected the Netflix move to have 'zero'&nbsp;impact on the game world. "We view the foray into games as an acknowledgement by management that the video content pipeline is flowing more slowly, with content costs continually on the rise," Pachter said in a note to investors.</p>

<p>"We also view games as a 'shiny new object' that might distract investors from what we perceive to be Netflix's slowing growth." Chief product officer Greg Peters said during an earnings call that getting into video games will be a multi-year effort with Netflix starting small in the mobile games arena.</p>

<p>"We really see this as an extension of the core entertainment offering that we've been focused on for the last 20 years," Peters said. "We're going to try a bunch of different games through a variety of different mechanisms to see what's really working for our members."</p>

<p>Netflix executives said they would play to the strengths of shows to create interactive fantasy worlds for fans, and that they are talking with video game makers about licensing deals.</p>

<p>Game gauntlet -</p>

<p>Netflix said games will be included in members’ Netflix subscription at no additional cost, augmenting shows and films. Netflix has dabbled with games before, releasing an interactive "Bandersnatch" episode of the original series "Black Mirror" and also a free mobile game spinning off its hit show 'Stranger Things.'</p>

<p>"They will attract few gamers, if any, and don’t have compelling (intellectual property) that will allow them to create compelling games," Pachter said in the note.</p>

<p>"The business graveyard is littered with the corpses of content companies that have failed at making mobile games, with Disney the most prominent failure." Even video game industry veterans have missed the mark with mobile games.</p>

<p>Hit games spinning off of television shows are rarities, as are winning titles based on films, raising the question of why Netflix believes it can succeed where those with more experience have failed.</p>

<p>"The marriage of Hollywood video production and games based on that content has&nbsp;faced a troubled history," said Third Bridge senior analyst Joe McCormack, noting that both Disney and NBCUniversal have shuttered video game units. "Whether Netflix can change the script seems primarily driven by cultural differences between those Hollywood and video gaming studios."</p>

<p>Competition in the mobile game industry is intense. If Netflix wants to field more sophisticated games, it faces technological hurdles.</p>

<p>Console quality games streamed from the cloud require high-speed internet connections to avoid lag and controllers players can use to command action. And in that arena, Netflix would be up against cloud game services run by Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Sony.</p>

<p>"This is complex stuff, and we think that while Netflix has vast plans for succeeding in games, it has started its efforts with half-vast ideas," Pachter said of cloud gaming.</p>

<p>Netflix's push into video games plays to its strengths of storytelling and content creation, and is intended to help the core subscription service grow, according to executives. "We are in the business of making these amazing worlds and great storylines and incredible characters," Peters said.</p>

<p>"And we know the fans of those stories want to go deeper; they want to engage further."</p>


Netflix is facing a formidable challenge as it expands into video games to keep the attention of customers in the increasingly competitive world of streaming television.

Netflix is facing a formidable challenge as it expands into video games to keep the attention of customers in the increasingly competitive world of streaming television. The streaming television leader offered details of its plans to move into games in its latest update confirming cooling growth even as the Silicon Valley giant spins off hit shows. Analysts said the Netflix move is not aimed at disrupting the expanding gaming market but keeping its own viewers interested by offering new kinds of content. "Entertainment and tech brands are adding gaming because it is adjacent to their video products, which makes gaming a somewhat natural extension of what they already do," said eMarketer analyst Ross Benes. "Adding gaming allows them to suck up more of people's time and become further embedded within their customers' daily habits." Benes reasoned that Netflix games will give people the impetus to stick with the service but are unlikely to significantly boost subscriptions. Loup Ventures manager partner Gene Munster called Netflix's action a "smart move to retain and inch up paid subscriptions" noting there are some two billion gamers worldwide. Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter on Wednesday expected the Netflix move to have 'zero' impact on the game world. "We view the foray into games as an acknowledgement by management that the video content pipeline is flowing more slowly, with content costs continually on the rise," Pachter said in a note to investors. "We also view games as a 'shiny new object' that might distract investors from what we perceive to be Netflix's slowing growth." Chief product officer Greg Peters said during an earnings call that getting into video games will be a multi-year effort with Netflix starting small in the mobile games arena. "We really see this as an extension of the core entertainment offering that we've been focused on for the last 20 years," Peters said. "We're going to try a bunch of different games through a variety of different mechanisms to see what's really working for our members." Netflix executives said they would play to the strengths of shows to create interactive fantasy worlds for fans, and that they are talking with video game makers about licensing deals. Game gauntlet - Netflix said games will be included in members’ Netflix subscription at no additional cost, augmenting shows and films. Netflix has dabbled with games before, releasing an interactive "Bandersnatch" episode of the original series "Black Mirror" and also a free mobile game spinning off its hit show 'Stranger Things.' "They will attract few gamers, if any, and don’t have compelling (intellectual property) that will allow them to create compelling games," Pachter said in the note. "The business graveyard is littered with the corpses of content companies that have failed at making mobile games, with Disney the most prominent failure." Even video game industry veterans have missed the mark with mobile games. Hit games spinning off of television shows are rarities, as are winning titles based on films, raising the question of why Netflix believes it can succeed where those with more experience have failed. "The marriage of Hollywood video production and games based on that content has faced a troubled history," said Third Bridge senior analyst Joe McCormack, noting that both Disney and NBCUniversal have shuttered video game units. "Whether Netflix can change the script seems primarily driven by cultural differences between those Hollywood and video gaming studios." Competition in the mobile game industry is intense. If Netflix wants to field more sophisticated games, it faces technological hurdles. Console quality games streamed from the cloud require high-speed internet connections to avoid lag and controllers players can use to command action. And in that arena, Netflix would be up against cloud game services run by Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Sony. "This is complex stuff, and we think that while Netflix has vast plans for succeeding in games, it has started its efforts with half-vast ideas," Pachter said of cloud gaming. Netflix's push into video games plays to its strengths of storytelling and content creation, and is intended to help the core subscription service grow, according to executives. "We are in the business of making these amazing worlds and great storylines and incredible characters," Peters said. "And we know the fans of those stories want to go deeper; they want to engage further."

Netflix turning to games as streaming growth slows

<p>After leaving her fans craving for more of her sweetness and girlish charm—she was last seen in the third installment of ‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever’—Netflix find and social media sensation Lana Condor is all set to sizzle in an action-comedy. This time, however, for a different platform.</p>

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The actress will be starring in ‘Take Out’ that is set to release on American video subscription service platform Hulu. The series is being backed by Randall Park and Michael Golamco, who co-wrote the script of another Netflix success, ‘Always Be My Maybe, and it won’t be wrong on the part of fans to expect some major laughing sessions when the series comes one.&nbsp;</p>

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Lana Condor shared her elation over this upcoming project on Instagram, writing, "WE DID IT!!! A project that perfectly encapsulates my favorite things: FOOD, ACTION, and LOVE!!! Thank you to Imminent Collision for being the DREAM TEAM and making my dream come true, @hulu &amp; @20thcenturystudios for believing in us and being the absolute best. LETS GOOOOOOOOO 💪🏽🍜⚔️ Represent Baby! (sic)”&nbsp;<br />
‘Take Out’ chronicles the life of a young girl (Lana Condor) who works at a restaurant while trying to bust a crime syndicate that’s taking over New York City.&nbsp;</p>

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Lana Condor will also take on the role of executive-producing the project along with Randall Park and Michael Golamco.&nbsp;<br />
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After leaving her fans craving for more of her sweetness and girlish charm—she was last seen in the third installment of ‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever’—Netflix find and social media sensation Lana Condor is all set to sizzle in an action-comedy.

After leaving her fans craving for more of her sweetness and girlish charm—she was last seen in the third installment of ‘To All the Boys: Always and Forever’—Netflix find and social media sensation Lana Condor is all set to sizzle in an action-comedy. This time, however, for a different platform. The actress will be starring in ‘Take Out’ that is set to release on American video subscription service platform Hulu. The series is being backed by Randall Park and Michael Golamco, who co-wrote the script of another Netflix success, ‘Always Be My Maybe, and it won’t be wrong on the part of fans to expect some major laughing sessions when the series comes one. Lana Condor shared her elation over this upcoming project on Instagram, writing, "WE DID IT!!! A project that perfectly encapsulates my favorite things: FOOD, ACTION, and LOVE!!! Thank you to Imminent Collision for being the DREAM TEAM and making my dream come true, @hulu & @20thcenturystudios for believing in us and being the absolute best. LETS GOOOOOOOOO 💪🏽🍜⚔️ Represent Baby! (sic)” ‘Take Out’ chronicles the life of a young girl (Lana Condor) who works at a restaurant while trying to bust a crime syndicate that’s taking over New York City. Lana Condor will also take on the role of executive-producing the project along with Randall Park and Michael Golamco.

‘To All The Boys’ star Lana Conor’s new project is a ‘Take Out’!

<p>Wondering what’s the most-watched animation&nbsp;film on Netflix? The streamer recently revealed its most-watched list of films and topping the animation chart is ‘Mitchells vs the Machines’ which is a collaboration between producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the duo responsible for ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs’, ‘The Lego Movie’, and ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The sci-fi comedy film released last March but had to cut short its theatre run because of the pandemic. The picture was then sold to Netflix and since then it's been a good ride for it.</p>

<p>From writer/directors Michael Rianda and Jeff Rowe, the animated film follows the quirky and dysfunctional Mitchell family as they embark on a cross-country road trip to take their daughter Katie, an aspiring filmmaker, to college. Thought to be a bonding exercise for the family turns into a thriller courtesy intelligent robots on the way.</p>

<p>Watch the trailer here:</p>

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<p>‘Mitchells vs the Machines’ features an ensemble voice cast of Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Eric André, Olivia Colman, Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Blake Griffin, and Conan O'Brien.</p>

<p>As for the watching statistics, according to Deadline, it was watched by 53 million member households in its first 28 days, making it Netflix’s biggest animated film to date. Other animated pictures Over The Moon and The Willoughby’s received 43 and 38 million household views respectively in the same period.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, live-action is topped by Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’ which &nbsp;was watched by 75 million member households in its first 28 days.&nbsp;</p>


Wondering what’s the most-watched animation film on Netflix? The streamer recently revealed its most-watched list of films and topping the animation chart is ‘Mitchells vs the Machines’ which is a collaboration between producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the duo responsible for ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs’, ‘The Lego Movie’, and ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’.

Wondering what’s the most-watched animation film on Netflix? The streamer recently revealed its most-watched list of films and topping the animation chart is ‘Mitchells vs the Machines’ which is a collaboration between producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the duo responsible for ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs’, ‘The Lego Movie’, and ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’. The sci-fi comedy film released last March but had to cut short its theatre run because of the pandemic. The picture was then sold to Netflix and since then it's been a good ride for it. From writer/directors Michael Rianda and Jeff Rowe, the animated film follows the quirky and dysfunctional Mitchell family as they embark on a cross-country road trip to take their daughter Katie, an aspiring filmmaker, to college. Thought to be a bonding exercise for the family turns into a thriller courtesy intelligent robots on the way. Watch the trailer here: ‘Mitchells vs the Machines’ features an ensemble voice cast of Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Eric André, Olivia Colman, Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Blake Griffin, and Conan O'Brien. As for the watching statistics, according to Deadline, it was watched by 53 million member households in its first 28 days, making it Netflix’s biggest animated film to date. Other animated pictures Over The Moon and The Willoughby’s received 43 and 38 million household views respectively in the same period. Meanwhile, live-action is topped by Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’ which was watched by 75 million member households in its first 28 days.

This sci-fi comedy is Netflix's most-watched animation film to date

<p>Netflix&nbsp;Inc said it would make a deeper dive into video games as the movie and TV streaming service projected weak subscriber growth amid growing competition and the lifting of pandemic restrictions that had kept people at home.</p>

<p>The company's shares hovered about even at $531.10 in after-hours trading on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Netflix&nbsp;is weathering a sharp slowdown in new customers after a boom in 2020 fueled by stay-at-home orders to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. In the United States and Canada,&nbsp;Netflix&nbsp;reported losing about 430,000 subscribers in the second quarter, only its third quarterly decline in 10 years.</p>

<p>The streaming video pioneer said it was in the early stages of expanding its video game offerings, which would be available to subscribers at no extra charge. The company will initially focus primarily on mobile games.</p>

<p>"We view gaming as another new content category for us, similar to our expansion into original films, animation and unscripted TV," the company said in its quarterly letter to shareholders.</p>

<p>The multi-year effort will start "relatively small" with games tied to&nbsp;Netflix&nbsp;hits, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer Greg Peters said in a post-earnings video interview.</p>

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<p>"We know that fans of those stories want to go deeper. They want to engage further," Peters said.</p>

<p>Netflix&nbsp;has dabbled in video games with a few titles linked to series including "Stranger Things" and "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance."</p>

<p>Some analysts have said the company that dominates streaming video needs to find new ways to jump-start subscriptions after years of rapid expansion. According to eMarketer,&nbsp;Netflix's share of U.S. revenue from subscription streaming video will shrink to 30.8% by the end of 2021, from nearly 50% in 2018.</p>

<p>"Netflix&nbsp;delivered another underwhelming quarter as competition in the streaming space heats up," said Investing.com senior analyst Jesse Cohen. "The absence of any new looming growth catalysts has been one of the main reasons for&nbsp;Netflix’s relatively mild performance this year."</p>

<p>Co-CEO Reed Hastings said gaming and other ventures such as podcasts and merchandise sales will be "supporting elements" to help attract and retain customers to its core business of streaming video.</p>

<p>The company projected it would add 3.5 million customers from July through September. Wall Street had expected a forecast of 5.5 million, according to analysts surveyed by Refinitiv.</p>

<p>For the just-ended quarter,&nbsp;Netflix&nbsp;added 1.54 million customers, beating analyst projections of 1.04 million. Total subscribers numbered 209 million at the end of June.</p>

<p>A year ago,&nbsp;Netflix&nbsp;picked up 10.1 million subscribers in the second quarter.</p>

<p>This year,&nbsp;Netflix&nbsp;felt the impact of COVID-19 on TV production, which left the company with a small menu of new titles. At the same time, Walt Disney Co's Disney+, AT&amp;T Inc's HBO Max and other services attracted customers, and summer blockbusters returned to movie theatres.</p>

<p>The easing of pandemic safety measures also lured people out of their homes and away from their televisions.</p>

<p>Earnings for April through June came in at $2.97 per share, below the average forecast of $3.16.</p>

<p>Netflix&nbsp;promises a heavier lineup in the second half of 2021, including new seasons of "You," "Money Heist" and "The Witcher."</p>

<p>If its subscriber forecast pans out,&nbsp;Netflix&nbsp;will have added more than 54 million subscribers over the past two years, a pace consistent with its annual additions before the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said.</p>

<p>It also noted that streaming television still accounts for a small portion of overall viewing time and that its service is less mature outside the United States.</p>

<p>"It's still an enormous prize and we are still in the best position to run after it," Co-CEO Ted Sarandos said.</p>


Netflix Inc said it would make a deeper dive into video games as the movie and TV streaming service projected weak subscriber growth amid growing competition and the lifting of pandemic restrictions that had kept people at home.

Netflix Inc said it would make a deeper dive into video games as the movie and TV streaming service projected weak subscriber growth amid growing competition and the lifting of pandemic restrictions that had kept people at home. The company's shares hovered about even at $531.10 in after-hours trading on Tuesday. Netflix is weathering a sharp slowdown in new customers after a boom in 2020 fueled by stay-at-home orders to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. In the United States and Canada, Netflix reported losing about 430,000 subscribers in the second quarter, only its third quarterly decline in 10 years. The streaming video pioneer said it was in the early stages of expanding its video game offerings, which would be available to subscribers at no extra charge. The company will initially focus primarily on mobile games. "We view gaming as another new content category for us, similar to our expansion into original films, animation and unscripted TV," the company said in its quarterly letter to shareholders. The multi-year effort will start "relatively small" with games tied to Netflix hits, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer Greg Peters said in a post-earnings video interview. Also read | Meghan Markle reportedly started working on Netflix series before Megxit "We know that fans of those stories want to go deeper. They want to engage further," Peters said. Netflix has dabbled in video games with a few titles linked to series including "Stranger Things" and "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance." Some analysts have said the company that dominates streaming video needs to find new ways to jump-start subscriptions after years of rapid expansion. According to eMarketer, Netflix's share of U.S. revenue from subscription streaming video will shrink to 30.8% by the end of 2021, from nearly 50% in 2018. "Netflix delivered another underwhelming quarter as competition in the streaming space heats up," said Investing.com senior analyst Jesse Cohen. "The absence of any new looming growth catalysts has been one of the main reasons for Netflix’s relatively mild performance this year." Co-CEO Reed Hastings said gaming and other ventures such as podcasts and merchandise sales will be "supporting elements" to help attract and retain customers to its core business of streaming video. The company projected it would add 3.5 million customers from July through September. Wall Street had expected a forecast of 5.5 million, according to analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. For the just-ended quarter, Netflix added 1.54 million customers, beating analyst projections of 1.04 million. Total subscribers numbered 209 million at the end of June. A year ago, Netflix picked up 10.1 million subscribers in the second quarter. This year, Netflix felt the impact of COVID-19 on TV production, which left the company with a small menu of new titles. At the same time, Walt Disney Co's Disney+, AT&T Inc's HBO Max and other services attracted customers, and summer blockbusters returned to movie theatres. The easing of pandemic safety measures also lured people out of their homes and away from their televisions. Earnings for April through June came in at $2.97 per share, below the average forecast of $3.16. Netflix promises a heavier lineup in the second half of 2021, including new seasons of "You," "Money Heist" and "The Witcher." If its subscriber forecast pans out, Netflix will have added more than 54 million subscribers over the past two years, a pace consistent with its annual additions before the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said. It also noted that streaming television still accounts for a small portion of overall viewing time and that its service is less mature outside the United States. "It's still an enormous prize and we are still in the best position to run after it," Co-CEO Ted Sarandos said.

Netflix to add mobile video games as subscriber growth slows

<p>Filming of 'Bridgerton' season 2 is on pause again, and this time for a longer period.&nbsp;The much-anticipated second season production was<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/bridgerton-season-2-filming-paused-after-crew-member-tests-positive-for-covid-19-398520"> paused for 24 </a>hours earlier this week after a crew member was tested positive, but they resumed production on Friday by taking care of all Covid&nbsp;safety protocols with the isolation of&nbsp;a particular person and proper testing of other teammates.<br />
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Now, as per the reports, Netflix paused the production again on Saturday for an indefinite period of time. As per Variety, the streamer declined to comment on whether the person who contracted COVID-19 was a member of the cast or crew. The person is now in isolation.<br />
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The producers at Shondaland are looking for a safe period to return amid the Delta variant of Coronavirus surging across the UK. The shooting of the season is underway in different locations in the UK, where there has been a significant rise in Covid cases in the last week.&nbsp;</p>

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Backed by Shondaland, production of&nbsp;season 2 began in May this year in&nbsp;various London locations. The first season took the world by storm just after its debut last year by making a Netflix record -- it was seen by more than 82 million households in its first 28 days. &nbsp;<br />
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The upcoming season of the show will focus on Lord Anthony Bridgerton, Daphne's elder brother and his journey to find love. The storyline is based on author Julia Quinn’s 'The Viscount Who Loved Me'.&nbsp;<br />
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The first season was a massive hit and focused on the romance between Daphne and Simon, the role which Rege-Jean Page played, who unfortunately is not returning in the second season. The show recently earned a total of 12 Emmy nominations.</p>


Filming of 'Bridgerton' season 2 is on pause again, and this time for a longer period. The much-anticipated second season production was paused for 24 hours earlier this week after a crew member was tested positive, but they resumed production on Friday by taking care of all Covid safety protocols with the isolation of a particular person and proper testing of other teammates.

Filming of 'Bridgerton' season 2 is on pause again, and this time for a longer period. The much-anticipated second season production was paused for 24 hours earlier this week after a crew member was tested positive, but they resumed production on Friday by taking care of all Covid safety protocols with the isolation of a particular person and proper testing of other teammates. Now, as per the reports, Netflix paused the production again on Saturday for an indefinite period of time. As per Variety, the streamer declined to comment on whether the person who contracted COVID-19 was a member of the cast or crew. The person is now in isolation. The producers at Shondaland are looking for a safe period to return amid the Delta variant of Coronavirus surging across the UK. The shooting of the season is underway in different locations in the UK, where there has been a significant rise in Covid cases in the last week. Britney Spears calls loved ones out for initial silence over conservatorship: ‘How dare you?’ Backed by Shondaland, production of season 2 began in May this year in various London locations. The first season took the world by storm just after its debut last year by making a Netflix record -- it was seen by more than 82 million households in its first 28 days. The upcoming season of the show will focus on Lord Anthony Bridgerton, Daphne's elder brother and his journey to find love. The storyline is based on author Julia Quinn’s 'The Viscount Who Loved Me'. The first season was a massive hit and focused on the romance between Daphne and Simon, the role which Rege-Jean Page played, who unfortunately is not returning in the second season. The show recently earned a total of 12 Emmy nominations.

‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 filming paused again for 'indefinite' period over fresh Covid case

<p>The recently released Netflix film ‘Haseen Dillruba’ may have received lukewarm response from film critics but that did not prevent it from garnering accolades from fans the world over.</p>

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Netflix viewers in over 22 countries have watched the movie enough times to make it trend on the subscription-based video streaming service’s application, reports claim.&nbsp;</p>

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Talking about the ‘far and wide’ reach of her latest outing, Taapsee said in a statement, “It's a very new feeling for me to see Haseen Dillruba reaching an audience around the world the way it has because I have never had a straight to OTT release before this, so I was excited for the debut and it has been fabulous. I think I have been very lucky with my debuts; my struggle only begins after that. Thanks to Netflix this film reached places that I never knew Hindi films could reach. The film was trending across 22 countries for over a week, as far out as South America, which is amazing. I am still trying to wrap my head around how exactly one feels when their film reaches so far and wide, getting so many messages from people in different parts of the world, in so many different languages. Many times I’ve had to translate to understand what they are saying. But success always feels so sweet. And I am thankful to audiences for the love they have poured on this film and me.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
&nbsp;“I believe the film resonated with so many people because it was based in a small city in the heart of India featuring characters that were flawed and grey, which resonates with the majority of the audience. When we see an on-screen representation of something like this, a part of us relates to the character as we are so used to watching stories of only positive and pious heroes who can do no wrong. It's refreshing to see such relatable stories about flawed people, and this shift in audience choice is such a welcome sign. Now, it's about keeping the audience on the edge of their seats, entertained, hooked and involved, which is what this film does well, having characters who are unconventional yet relatable,” concluded the actress.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Directed by Vinil Mathew, of ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ fame, and written by ‘Kanika Dhillon’, known for ‘Guilty’ and ‘Manmarziyaan’, ‘Haseen Dillruba’ is an old-school Hindi murder-mystery film starring Bollywood actors Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey and Harshvardhan Rane.<br />
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The recently released Netflix film ‘Haseen Dillruba’ may have received lukewarm response from film critics but that did not prevent it from garnering accolades from fans the world over.

The recently released Netflix film ‘Haseen Dillruba’ may have received lukewarm response from film critics but that did not prevent it from garnering accolades from fans the world over. Netflix viewers in over 22 countries have watched the movie enough times to make it trend on the subscription-based video streaming service’s application, reports claim. Talking about the ‘far and wide’ reach of her latest outing, Taapsee said in a statement, “It's a very new feeling for me to see Haseen Dillruba reaching an audience around the world the way it has because I have never had a straight to OTT release before this, so I was excited for the debut and it has been fabulous. I think I have been very lucky with my debuts; my struggle only begins after that. Thanks to Netflix this film reached places that I never knew Hindi films could reach. The film was trending across 22 countries for over a week, as far out as South America, which is amazing. I am still trying to wrap my head around how exactly one feels when their film reaches so far and wide, getting so many messages from people in different parts of the world, in so many different languages. Many times I’ve had to translate to understand what they are saying. But success always feels so sweet. And I am thankful to audiences for the love they have poured on this film and me.” “I believe the film resonated with so many people because it was based in a small city in the heart of India featuring characters that were flawed and grey, which resonates with the majority of the audience. When we see an on-screen representation of something like this, a part of us relates to the character as we are so used to watching stories of only positive and pious heroes who can do no wrong. It's refreshing to see such relatable stories about flawed people, and this shift in audience choice is such a welcome sign. Now, it's about keeping the audience on the edge of their seats, entertained, hooked and involved, which is what this film does well, having characters who are unconventional yet relatable,” concluded the actress. Directed by Vinil Mathew, of ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ fame, and written by ‘Kanika Dhillon’, known for ‘Guilty’ and ‘Manmarziyaan’, ‘Haseen Dillruba’ is an old-school Hindi murder-mystery film starring Bollywood actors Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey and Harshvardhan Rane.

Taapsee Pannu on ‘Haseen Dillruba’ trending: I never knew Hindi films could reach that far

<p>Global streaming giant Netflix is most likely to get into video games by next year, a media report by an American website suggests. Netflix has also confirmed on Wednesday that it has hired a former Oculus, Electronic Arts and Zynga executive—Mike Verdu—as its Vice President for games development department. However, the biggest subscription-based video service refused to comment beyond their latest recruit. &nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
In the past, Netflix has hinted at advancing its interest in gaming. If that is true, they will be getting into yet another ever-booming market in the entertainment vertical other than movies, documentaries and web series.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
They have experimented with games before through their interactive, adventure-based programming like ‘Bandersnatch’ among other licensing and merchandising collaborations. In April this year, Netflix’s chief operation and product officer, Greg Peters, also spoke about the company’s interest in gaming. &nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
&nbsp;“We're trying to figure out what are all these different ways... we can deepen that fandom, and certainly games are a really interesting component of that… There's no doubt that games are going to be an important form of entertainment and an important modality to deepen that fan experience,” Peters had said in a statement at the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Netflix has repeatedly pointed out that it faces stiff competition that go beyond traditional TV subscriptions and film companies. It has also spoken about gaming sites and user-based video-generating service YouTube as its toughest competitors. &nbsp;<br />
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Global streaming giant Netflix is most likely to get into video games by next year, a media report by an American website suggests. Netflix has also confirmed on Wednesday that it has hired a former Oculus, Electronic Arts and Zynga executive—Mike Verdu—as its Vice President for games development department.

Global streaming giant Netflix is most likely to get into video games by next year, a media report by an American website suggests. Netflix has also confirmed on Wednesday that it has hired a former Oculus, Electronic Arts and Zynga executive—Mike Verdu—as its Vice President for games development department. However, the biggest subscription-based video service refused to comment beyond their latest recruit. In the past, Netflix has hinted at advancing its interest in gaming. If that is true, they will be getting into yet another ever-booming market in the entertainment vertical other than movies, documentaries and web series. They have experimented with games before through their interactive, adventure-based programming like ‘Bandersnatch’ among other licensing and merchandising collaborations. In April this year, Netflix’s chief operation and product officer, Greg Peters, also spoke about the company’s interest in gaming. “We're trying to figure out what are all these different ways... we can deepen that fandom, and certainly games are a really interesting component of that… There's no doubt that games are going to be an important form of entertainment and an important modality to deepen that fan experience,” Peters had said in a statement at the time. Netflix has repeatedly pointed out that it faces stiff competition that go beyond traditional TV subscriptions and film companies. It has also spoken about gaming sites and user-based video-generating service YouTube as its toughest competitors.

Netflix to venture into video games, suggest reports

<p>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions has set up another project at Netflix.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This time, it’s an animated series created by Meghan Markle. Called ‘Pearl’, it is a family-focused animated series that revolves around the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who is inspired by influential women in history. The series is currently in the development stages.</p>

<p>In addition to a creator credit, Meghan Markle will also executive produce alongside David Furnish (Rocketman), Carolyn Soper (Tangled) and Emmy-winning filmmakers Liz Garbus (I’ll Be Gone in the Dark) and Dan Cogan (Icarus). Amanda Rynda (The Loud House) is on board as showrunner and EP.</p>

<p>On the project, Meghan Markle said, “Like many girls her age, our heroine Pearl is on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to overcome life’s daily challenges. &nbsp;I’m thrilled that Archewell Productions, partnered with the powerhouse platform of Netflix, and these incredible producers, will together bring you this new animated series, which celebrates extraordinary women throughout history. David Furnish and I have been eager to bring this special series to light, and I am delighted we are able to announce it today.”</p>

<p>‘Pearl’ is the second project for Archewell as part of the company’s overall deal with Netflix. Under the brokered deal, the British Royals are also working on ‘Heart of Invictus’, a docuseries produced with the Invictus Games Foundation to follow competitors from the rescheduled Invictus Games The Hague in 2022.<br />
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions has set up another project at Netflix. This time, it’s an animated series created by Meghan Markle. Called ‘Pearl’, it is a family-focused animated series that revolves around the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who is inspired by influential women in history.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions has set up another project at Netflix. This time, it’s an animated series created by Meghan Markle. Called ‘Pearl’, it is a family-focused animated series that revolves around the adventures of a 12-year-old girl who is inspired by influential women in history. The series is currently in the development stages. In addition to a creator credit, Meghan Markle will also executive produce alongside David Furnish (Rocketman), Carolyn Soper (Tangled) and Emmy-winning filmmakers Liz Garbus (I’ll Be Gone in the Dark) and Dan Cogan (Icarus). Amanda Rynda (The Loud House) is on board as showrunner and EP. On the project, Meghan Markle said, “Like many girls her age, our heroine Pearl is on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to overcome life’s daily challenges. I’m thrilled that Archewell Productions, partnered with the powerhouse platform of Netflix, and these incredible producers, will together bring you this new animated series, which celebrates extraordinary women throughout history. David Furnish and I have been eager to bring this special series to light, and I am delighted we are able to announce it today.” ‘Pearl’ is the second project for Archewell as part of the company’s overall deal with Netflix. Under the brokered deal, the British Royals are also working on ‘Heart of Invictus’, a docuseries produced with the Invictus Games Foundation to follow competitors from the rescheduled Invictus Games The Hague in 2022.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry set up animated series 'Pearl' at Netflix

'Indian Matchmaking' gets an Emmy nod: A look at Sima Taparia's cringe-worthy remarks from the show

<p>'Bridgerton' series creator and showrunner Chris Van Dusen has divulged fresh details about the upcoming season 2 and its lead pair.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fans have been waiting with baited breath for season 2 ever since Netflix announced its decision to renew the show after a successful Season 1. Now while speaking to E! News, the creator teaser a 'magnetic' forthcoming season, promising crackling chemistry between the lead actors.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The second season will have Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) meeting his match in Kate Sharma, played by newcomer Simone Ashley.<br />
<br />
"I can tell you I just got into the editing bay on the first couple episodes in the second season, and I don`t think people are going to be ready," Dusen teased.<br />
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Dusen added, "I think, honestly, it`s everything I think audiences loved so much about the first season, but just more. I think we`re going to be back with an even greater escape to 19th century Regency London." Dusen described Bailey and Ashley`s chemistry as "magnetic."&nbsp;<br />
<br />
"You cannot take your eyes off of them when they`re together on screen. I can`t wait for audiences to see that, or really, to feel that. I`m really excited," he said. Van Dusen said he`s been told by many fans that Kate and Anthony are their favourite couple from the books, and he thinks they won`t disappoint. "There`s something special about the two of them, Simone and Jonathan, and I think people will really respond to them," he said<br />
<br />
Netflix`s popular series `Bridgerton` earned a total of 12 Emmy nominations on Tuesday, and for Dusen, awards recognition is the cherry on top of an already significant debut. The lead actor Rege-Jean Page also earned an acting nominations at the Emmys and while Page will not be a part of the second season, Dusen said, "It was such a privilege to work with him. He`s our Duke and he will always be our Duke and I know about to continue to charm the world in some really amazing ways. And I couldn`t be happier for him.".<br />
<br />
The first season of the romantic period drama focused on the steamy courtship between Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings (Rege-Jean Page).</p>


'Bridgerton' series creator and showrunner Chris Van Dusen has divulged fresh details about the upcoming season 2 and its lead pair. Fans have been waiting with baited breath for season 2 ever since Netflix announced its decision to renew the show after a successful Season 1.

'Bridgerton' series creator and showrunner Chris Van Dusen has divulged fresh details about the upcoming season 2 and its lead pair. Fans have been waiting with baited breath for season 2 ever since Netflix announced its decision to renew the show after a successful Season 1. Now while speaking to E! News, the creator teaser a 'magnetic' forthcoming season, promising crackling chemistry between the lead actors. The second season will have Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) meeting his match in Kate Sharma, played by newcomer Simone Ashley. "I can tell you I just got into the editing bay on the first couple episodes in the second season, and I don`t think people are going to be ready," Dusen teased. Dusen added, "I think, honestly, it`s everything I think audiences loved so much about the first season, but just more. I think we`re going to be back with an even greater escape to 19th century Regency London." Dusen described Bailey and Ashley`s chemistry as "magnetic." "You cannot take your eyes off of them when they`re together on screen. I can`t wait for audiences to see that, or really, to feel that. I`m really excited," he said. Van Dusen said he`s been told by many fans that Kate and Anthony are their favourite couple from the books, and he thinks they won`t disappoint. "There`s something special about the two of them, Simone and Jonathan, and I think people will really respond to them," he said Netflix`s popular series `Bridgerton` earned a total of 12 Emmy nominations on Tuesday, and for Dusen, awards recognition is the cherry on top of an already significant debut. The lead actor Rege-Jean Page also earned an acting nominations at the Emmys and while Page will not be a part of the second season, Dusen said, "It was such a privilege to work with him. He`s our Duke and he will always be our Duke and I know about to continue to charm the world in some really amazing ways. And I couldn`t be happier for him.". The first season of the romantic period drama focused on the steamy courtship between Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings (Rege-Jean Page).

'Bridgerton' creator promises 'magnetic' season 2 as the show receives Emmys nods

<p>The Obamas’ Higher Ground and Fatherhood producers have teamed up with Netflix again for a new project.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two companies are developing ‘Blackout’, a film and TV ‘event’ that is being adapted from six different love stories, each written by a different writer. It is being developed as a TV series and film adaptation. This means that some stories could become films while others can be made into series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, ‘Blackout’ is based in New York during a power outage on a hot summer night. It is told from the perspective of 12 teens with six shots of love.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The six writers attached to pen stories for the film and TV project are Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon.</p>

<p>Temple Hill will executive produce the project, which marks a reunion with Netflix and Higher Ground following Kevin Hart feature ‘Fatherhood’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from ‘Blackout’, Obamas have also been attached to other Netflix projects like ‘American Factory’, ‘Becoming’, ‘Crip Camp’, kids-focused entry ‘Ada Twist’ and ‘We the People’, with several others in various stages of development.&nbsp;</p>


The Obamas’ Higher Ground and Fatherhood producers have teamed up with Netflix again for a new project. The two companies are developing ‘Blackout’, a film and TV ‘event’ that is being adapted from six different love stories, each written by a different writer.

The Obamas’ Higher Ground and Fatherhood producers have teamed up with Netflix again for a new project. The two companies are developing ‘Blackout’, a film and TV ‘event’ that is being adapted from six different love stories, each written by a different writer. It is being developed as a TV series and film adaptation. This means that some stories could become films while others can be made into series. Meanwhile, ‘Blackout’ is based in New York during a power outage on a hot summer night. It is told from the perspective of 12 teens with six shots of love. The six writers attached to pen stories for the film and TV project are Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk and Nicola Yoon. Temple Hill will executive produce the project, which marks a reunion with Netflix and Higher Ground following Kevin Hart feature ‘Fatherhood’. Apart from ‘Blackout’, Obamas have also been attached to other Netflix projects like ‘American Factory’, ‘Becoming’, ‘Crip Camp’, kids-focused entry ‘Ada Twist’ and ‘We the People’, with several others in various stages of development.

Obamas teaming up with Netflix for film, TV projects again

<p>‘Kingsman’ author is now going to the world of spies. In a new project with Netflix, Mark Millar is working on ‘King of Spies’. It will be his first original graphic novel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Millar and Netflix have announced the project but not the identity of the artist. The book will be published by Image Comics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netflix is calling the graphic novel a “translation of this original Netflix property is written by Millar and will also be drawn by a superstar artist chosen from the comic-book world, based on designs created by the team at Netflix.” The plan is for the story to be adapted eventually into a series or feature.</p>

<p>In ‘King of Spies’, Britain’s greatest secret agent faces his deadliest enemy yet – his own mortality. Diagnosed with a brain tumour and six months to live, the retired Sir Roland King looks around at the world he’s saved so many times and feels he can’t leave us in such a mess. There’s greed and corruption at every level, untouchable despots he was forbidden to go near and a system he just doesn’t believe in any more. He wants to use his remaining time to make a difference with his particular set of skills, and repair the damage he did in his private life at the same time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The spy world was very good to us with Kingsman and a return to the genre had to be something special,” said Millar in a statement. “This is that project. I love stories about an old gun-fighter back for one last job and this is the granddaddy of them all. It’s so incredibly violent and emotional, but really fun too.”</p>


‘Kingsman’ author is now going to the world of spies. In a new project with Netflix, Mark Millar is working on ‘King of Spies’. It will be his first original graphic novel.

‘Kingsman’ author is now going to the world of spies. In a new project with Netflix, Mark Millar is working on ‘King of Spies’. It will be his first original graphic novel. Millar and Netflix have announced the project but not the identity of the artist. The book will be published by Image Comics. Netflix is calling the graphic novel a “translation of this original Netflix property is written by Millar and will also be drawn by a superstar artist chosen from the comic-book world, based on designs created by the team at Netflix.” The plan is for the story to be adapted eventually into a series or feature. In ‘King of Spies’, Britain’s greatest secret agent faces his deadliest enemy yet – his own mortality. Diagnosed with a brain tumour and six months to live, the retired Sir Roland King looks around at the world he’s saved so many times and feels he can’t leave us in such a mess. There’s greed and corruption at every level, untouchable despots he was forbidden to go near and a system he just doesn’t believe in any more. He wants to use his remaining time to make a difference with his particular set of skills, and repair the damage he did in his private life at the same time. “The spy world was very good to us with Kingsman and a return to the genre had to be something special,” said Millar in a statement. “This is that project. I love stories about an old gun-fighter back for one last job and this is the granddaddy of them all. It’s so incredibly violent and emotional, but really fun too.”

'Kingsman' author Mark Millar to work on graphic novel ‘King of Spies’

<p>When racquet-smashing, umpire-yelling former tennis star John McEnroe picked up the mic to narrate Mindy Kaling’s (she co-produced the show) semi-autobiographical teen drama/comedy, who would have thought McEnroe—and the rest of the cast—will throw it out of the court (pun very much intended!).&nbsp;<br />
‘Never Have I Ever’ introduced us to the wide-eyed, pretty-smiled and owner of gorgeous mane, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, from Canada who, despite what they say about the country, was not known for being ‘too nice’: on camera. What she would go on to be notorious for, is sass… tons of it! And don’t even get us started on all the other—equally eccentric—characters. So funny, much wow…&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="The story is loosely based on Mindy Kaling's life " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="cb4685ef-38a2-40a0-88d4-a95701c2e309" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2831%29_0.jpg" /></p>

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After Netflix dropped the dramatic teaser on social media to inform the series is coming back with new charcters and fresh twist plots, people on the internet literally started the countdown even before the release date was revealed (July 15, if you are asking). We did a little digging of our own and compiled a bunch of character arches and plot twists that fans of the show would give their kidneys to see. Read on!<br />
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<strong>DEVI’S KINDER:</strong> Given, she is the anchor of the show and nothing would have moved forward without her presence. But, let’s face it, the otherwise personable character was at times too much of a diva to deal with: her tantrums with desi mom Nalini (played by the vivacious Poorna Jagannathan), taking friends Eleanor (Ramona Young) and Fabiola (Lee Rodriguez) for granted, unresolved sexual tension with Paxton (Darren Barnet) and that infamous finale kiss with Ben (Jaren Lewison). Yes, Devi is raw and real and she throws tantrums and snaps at the drop of a hat like any teenager would. But, for once, it would be nice to see her being kind to people. Just once, and the sass can stay.</p>

<p><img alt="Just be good, kid!" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d5b2be02-bf5c-42e6-818a-81dd4a33205d" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2840%29.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>NALINI’S COOLER:</strong> She is conservative, holds on to her traditional beliefs and can be a pain in the feet with her age-old beliefs. Deep down, Nalini is just an insecure single mother with a rebellious and equally headstrong teenage daughter who thinks her father dying was Nalini’s fault. Trauma aside, it would be nice to see her find love and warm up to the outlandishly modern ways of this weird world. A change of heart, in her case, is indeed needed. &nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Be more open to the ways of the world" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9b38ee83-e479-4795-a615-f4efe8bf2500" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2839%29.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>PAXTON’S HOTTER:</strong> The dream sequence in Devi’s bedroom—with Paxton’s (Darren Barnet) sculpted body on full display, barring his modesty, of course—was one that made even rocks and mountains droll. We don’t know if it is physically possible, but if it is, then we would like to see a hotter version of the already devastatingly hot Paxton in season 2. Also, closer bond with the lady, please.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="How does one top that?!" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4cbed9d4-2c85-4a8f-bf26-6f36484a3eba" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2832%29.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>BEN’S GOT THE RIGHT GIRLFRIEND: </strong>After the finale kiss, it would be stupid to think that Devi and Ben do not get into a relationship—or at least hookup—in season two. We mean, she wants it, he wants it… it is going to happen! But the question is how is he going to get rid og his ‘gold-digging’ girlfriend and forge a connection with Devi, someone he has been vibing with for all of season one. Enough, soert out the love problem already!&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Ben's sweet but not for Devi. Please" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="77d6cdbb-c317-4359-97c1-6ecec6a6a368" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2830%29.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>KAMALA’S IMPENDING MARRIAGE:</strong> After conveniently dropping her boyfriend Steve for a hot Indian boy, her family is not-so-secretly hoping for her to settle down with, Prashant (Rushi Kota), a very attractive Kamala is sure to ‘win her man over’ in this new season. And honestly, in the hotness barometer, they do score an easy eight as a couple. Also, Kamala needs to learn to tell people off—people who have no business to meddle with her personal life aka family and community aunties.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Stop being so fickle" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e936cf15-15c8-4d19-9ef1-1cd7994e4722" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2835%29.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>FABIOLA’S ROMANCE: </strong>After dancing to Devi’s tune for so long and cleaning up after her, we think it is safe to say that Fabiola—now openly gay—deserves to have a life of her sans Devi’s drama and the self-imposed pressure to come off as cool in school. Also, her gorgeous hair needs to be styled differently this time around, strictly because of how unique they are.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Such a sweetheart" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7c9d9bf5-f467-46a8-a5bf-45fd0864da16" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2834%29.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>ELEANOR'S NICENESS STAYS INTACT:</strong> She is undeniably one of the nicest and most giving girls in her school, and definitely Devi’s life. If only the central character was not caught up in her own drama so much, she would have seen the gem-of-a-friend Eleanor truly is. Anyhow, we sincerely hope there are no friends’ spat and break-ups this season. Oh yes, Eleanor deserves love and freedom, too.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="An innate sense of niceness about her" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a1db5503-0cc7-4dd9-b7e8-a7dd889a93be" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2833%29.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>WE NEED MOHAN'S LIFE LESSONS:</strong> Uff… nothing in this world is hotter than a smiling, sideswept-haired Sendhil Ramamurthy as papa ghost Mohan. Also, Devi has the deepest most profound conversations with her dead father than anyone else. It would be logical—and emotional for the viewers—to see him comeback for the second season as the life coach with the ‘bestest’ lessons one can impart on life. All from Above!&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mohan is back with his life lessons" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="27996eb1-f68d-460d-ba35-ab59d36fc48c" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2836%29.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>BETTER FRIENDSHIPS: </strong>Seriously, despite its teenage charm and feel-good honesty, ‘Never Have I Ever’ needs to portray Devi as a better friend to her dedicated gang, and the overall state of friendships in the show needs to go notches higher. It is sickening to see the bullies getting away with their meanness in the name of being cool—a common trope of ever teen saga ever, but still—and hold them accountable for their sheer arrogance for being—what?—young. Devi needs to go easy on her friends, her friends need to go easy on being needy and readily available. The feel needs an emotional face lift!<img alt="'You can count on me like one two three'" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a7cf508c-f160-42a8-9652-5cb7f573f9f9" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2838%29.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>GET US SOMEONE AS FUNNY AS JOHN MCENROE: </strong>Do you remember the time John McEnroe describes Ganesh Pooja and the role of ‘aunties’ in the lives of an average Indian in his thick American accent. We mean… what in the world! Quite expectedly, McEnroe became the poster child (or man) of the meme fest that followed after the release of the show. Now we all know that Chrissy Teigen was the narrator of the second season and has been removed by Netflix after her ‘bullying people online’ controversy left everyone shocked, and her, in a state of constant sorry. &nbsp;We wonder who the new narrator could be, anyway, that person(s) has pretty big shoes to fill.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="He and his thick American accent" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="cc567fa9-be3a-4752-878b-03b1db6ec4cc" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/pjimage%20%2829%29.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>GIVE INDIANS BETTER CLOTHES, PLEASE!:</strong> Sarees, salwar suits, churis (bangles), bindis are some of the finest garments and jewelries in the whole wide world. Don’t believe us? Well, Selena Gomez wore them, and so did Julia Roberts. But the super-blingy, extremely glossy clothes that you see in ‘Never Have I Ever’ is not one bit the clothes that actual Indians wear in actual India. Mindy Kaling and her costume crew can do better than that.&nbsp;</p>

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<strong>BETTER BOND BETWEEN MOMMY AND HER CUB:</strong> The tension and generational gap between mother Nalini and daughter Devi has been palpable from the first episode itself. Being a single mother to a stubborn daughter with preexisting beliefs doesn’t seem to help as the show proceeds. We truly hope that the level of comfort Devi finds in talking with her dead father, she finds the same while talking to her alive mother. With an Indian central cast, and a story that’s so Indian at heart, it would be criminal and almost inappropriate to see them go their separate ways after all that they have been through.&nbsp;</p>

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<strong>THE INEVITABLE LOVE FACE-OFF:</strong> Right, it seems like Devi is Ben’s girl at the moment but we all know teen dramas enjoy raging success all around for their unexpected twists-and-turns. And no bigger twist than the hottest guy in class falling for a underdog, right? No matter what they do to keep us distracted, we know –or, at least, we hope we know– Devi and Paxton end up together, and that there is a season three where they are singing songs around a bonfire and no longer tied to their parents hips. Also, there's college!&nbsp;</p>

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When racquet-smashing, umpire-yelling former tennis star John McEnroe picked up the mic to narrate Mindy Kaling’s (she co-produced the show) semi-autobiographical teen drama/comedy, who would have thought McEnroe—and the rest of the cast—will throw it out of the court (pun very much intended!

When racquet-smashing, umpire-yelling former tennis star John McEnroe picked up the mic to narrate Mindy Kaling’s (she co-produced the show) semi-autobiographical teen drama/comedy, who would have thought McEnroe—and the rest of the cast—will throw it out of the court (pun very much intended!). ‘Never Have I Ever’ introduced us to the wide-eyed, pretty-smiled and owner of gorgeous mane, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, from Canada who, despite what they say about the country, was not known for being ‘too nice’: on camera. What she would go on to be notorious for, is sass… tons of it! And don’t even get us started on all the other—equally eccentric—characters. So funny, much wow… After Netflix dropped the dramatic teaser on social media to inform the series is coming back with new charcters and fresh twist plots, people on the internet literally started the countdown even before the release date was revealed (July 15, if you are asking). We did a little digging of our own and compiled a bunch of character arches and plot twists that fans of the show would give their kidneys to see. Read on! DEVI’S KINDER: Given, she is the anchor of the show and nothing would have moved forward without her presence. But, let’s face it, the otherwise personable character was at times too much of a diva to deal with: her tantrums with desi mom Nalini (played by the vivacious Poorna Jagannathan), taking friends Eleanor (Ramona Young) and Fabiola (Lee Rodriguez) for granted, unresolved sexual tension with Paxton (Darren Barnet) and that infamous finale kiss with Ben (Jaren Lewison). Yes, Devi is raw and real and she throws tantrums and snaps at the drop of a hat like any teenager would. But, for once, it would be nice to see her being kind to people. Just once, and the sass can stay. NALINI’S COOLER: She is conservative, holds on to her traditional beliefs and can be a pain in the feet with her age-old beliefs. Deep down, Nalini is just an insecure single mother with a rebellious and equally headstrong teenage daughter who thinks her father dying was Nalini’s fault. Trauma aside, it would be nice to see her find love and warm up to the outlandishly modern ways of this weird world. A change of heart, in her case, is indeed needed. PAXTON’S HOTTER: The dream sequence in Devi’s bedroom—with Paxton’s (Darren Barnet) sculpted body on full display, barring his modesty, of course—was one that made even rocks and mountains droll. We don’t know if it is physically possible, but if it is, then we would like to see a hotter version of the already devastatingly hot Paxton in season 2. Also, closer bond with the lady, please. BEN’S GOT THE RIGHT GIRLFRIEND: After the finale kiss, it would be stupid to think that Devi and Ben do not get into a relationship—or at least hookup—in season two. We mean, she wants it, he wants it… it is going to happen! But the question is how is he going to get rid og his ‘gold-digging’ girlfriend and forge a connection with Devi, someone he has been vibing with for all of season one. Enough, soert out the love problem already! KAMALA’S IMPENDING MARRIAGE: After conveniently dropping her boyfriend Steve for a hot Indian boy, her family is not-so-secretly hoping for her to settle down with, Prashant (Rushi Kota), a very attractive Kamala is sure to ‘win her man over’ in this new season. And honestly, in the hotness barometer, they do score an easy eight as a couple. Also, Kamala needs to learn to tell people off—people who have no business to meddle with her personal life aka family and community aunties. FABIOLA’S ROMANCE: After dancing to Devi’s tune for so long and cleaning up after her, we think it is safe to say that Fabiola—now openly gay—deserves to have a life of her sans Devi’s drama and the self-imposed pressure to come off as cool in school. Also, her gorgeous hair needs to be styled differently this time around, strictly because of how unique they are. ELEANOR'S NICENESS STAYS INTACT: She is undeniably one of the nicest and most giving girls in her school, and definitely Devi’s life. If only the central character was not caught up in her own drama so much, she would have seen the gem-of-a-friend Eleanor truly is. Anyhow, we sincerely hope there are no friends’ spat and break-ups this season. Oh yes, Eleanor deserves love and freedom, too. WE NEED MOHAN'S LIFE LESSONS: Uff… nothing in this world is hotter than a smiling, sideswept-haired Sendhil Ramamurthy as papa ghost Mohan. Also, Devi has the deepest most profound conversations with her dead father than anyone else. It would be logical—and emotional for the viewers—to see him comeback for the second season as the life coach with the ‘bestest’ lessons one can impart on life. All from Above! BETTER FRIENDSHIPS: Seriously, despite its teenage charm and feel-good honesty, ‘Never Have I Ever’ needs to portray Devi as a better friend to her dedicated gang, and the overall state of friendships in the show needs to go notches higher. It is sickening to see the bullies getting away with their meanness in the name of being cool—a common trope of ever teen saga ever, but still—and hold them accountable for their sheer arrogance for being—what?—young. Devi needs to go easy on her friends, her friends need to go easy on being needy and readily available. The feel needs an emotional face lift! GET US SOMEONE AS FUNNY AS JOHN MCENROE: Do you remember the time John McEnroe describes Ganesh Pooja and the role of ‘aunties’ in the lives of an average Indian in his thick American accent. We mean… what in the world! Quite expectedly, McEnroe became the poster child (or man) of the meme fest that followed after the release of the show. Now we all know that Chrissy Teigen was the narrator of the second season and has been removed by Netflix after her ‘bullying people online’ controversy left everyone shocked, and her, in a state of constant sorry. We wonder who the new narrator could be, anyway, that person(s) has pretty big shoes to fill. GIVE INDIANS BETTER CLOTHES, PLEASE!: Sarees, salwar suits, churis (bangles), bindis are some of the finest garments and jewelries in the whole wide world. Don’t believe us? Well, Selena Gomez wore them, and so did Julia Roberts. But the super-blingy, extremely glossy clothes that you see in ‘Never Have I Ever’ is not one bit the clothes that actual Indians wear in actual India. Mindy Kaling and her costume crew can do better than that. BETTER BOND BETWEEN MOMMY AND HER CUB: The tension and generational gap between mother Nalini and daughter Devi has been palpable from the first episode itself. Being a single mother to a stubborn daughter with preexisting beliefs doesn’t seem to help as the show proceeds. We truly hope that the level of comfort Devi finds in talking with her dead father, she finds the same while talking to her alive mother. With an Indian central cast, and a story that’s so Indian at heart, it would be criminal and almost inappropriate to see them go their separate ways after all that they have been through. THE INEVITABLE LOVE FACE-OFF: Right, it seems like Devi is Ben’s girl at the moment but we all know teen dramas enjoy raging success all around for their unexpected twists-and-turns. And no bigger twist than the hottest guy in class falling for a underdog, right? No matter what they do to keep us distracted, we know –or, at least, we hope we know– Devi and Paxton end up together, and that there is a season three where they are singing songs around a bonfire and no longer tied to their parents hips. Also, there's college!

Devi’s kinder, Nalini’s cooler, Paxton’s hotter… plot twists fans want in ‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 2

<p>Hollywood actress Samara Weaving will co-star in the upcoming movie 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges' along with Kelvin Harrison Jr. The film will be directed by Stephen Williams based on an original script by Stefani Robinson. 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges' is the real-life period drama on Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, who’s also known as Black Mozart.&nbsp;</p>

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Bologne was the illegitimate child of a plantation owner and a slave who was then educated in France and became a fencing master, which also turned out to be his entrée into France’s high society. He ascended to the upper echelons of Marie Antoinette's Paris society with music and opera until a scandal dragged him down.&nbsp;</p>

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According to a report by an American entertainment portal, Weaving will essay the role of Marie-Josephine, a woman who seeks creative fulfillment away from her empty, loveless marriage and defies her controlling husband to become the voice of Bologne's opera.&nbsp;</p>

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The movie’s being produced by Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures along with Robinson and Dianne McGunigle.</p>

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Weaving, who burst onto mainstream Hollywood with 2019 hit ‘Ready or Not’, will next star in ‘Snake Eyes’ also starring Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Ursula Corbero and Iko Uwais.</p>

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The actor will also feature in Oscar-winning director Damian Chazelle's ‘Babylon’ and the English remake of French comedy ‘The Valet’.<br />
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Hollywood actress Samara Weaving will co-star in the upcoming movie 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges' along with Kelvin Harrison Jr. The film will be directed by Stephen Williams based on an original script by Stefani Robinson.

Hollywood actress Samara Weaving will co-star in the upcoming movie 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges' along with Kelvin Harrison Jr. The film will be directed by Stephen Williams based on an original script by Stefani Robinson. 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges' is the real-life period drama on Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, who’s also known as Black Mozart. Bologne was the illegitimate child of a plantation owner and a slave who was then educated in France and became a fencing master, which also turned out to be his entrée into France’s high society. He ascended to the upper echelons of Marie Antoinette's Paris society with music and opera until a scandal dragged him down. According to a report by an American entertainment portal, Weaving will essay the role of Marie-Josephine, a woman who seeks creative fulfillment away from her empty, loveless marriage and defies her controlling husband to become the voice of Bologne's opera. The movie’s being produced by Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures along with Robinson and Dianne McGunigle. Weaving, who burst onto mainstream Hollywood with 2019 hit ‘Ready or Not’, will next star in ‘Snake Eyes’ also starring Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Ursula Corbero and Iko Uwais. The actor will also feature in Oscar-winning director Damian Chazelle's ‘Babylon’ and the English remake of French comedy ‘The Valet’.

‘The Babysitter’ star Samara Weaving to feature in 'Chevalier de Saint-Georges'

<p>Netflix just cancelled the 2020 fantasy series 'Cursed' after season one.&nbsp;<br />
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Deadline reported the series received a “quiet” cancellation by the streaming service. The show was based on Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler’s graphic novel and was billed as a re-imagining of the King Arthur legend. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-scarlett-johansson-says-%E2%80%98black-widow%E2%80%99-is-about-facing-one%E2%80%99s-demons-and-forgiving-themselves-397166" hreflang="en">Scarlett Johansson says ‘Black Widow’ is about facing one’s demons and forgiving themselves</a><br />
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The show followed the story of Nimue, played by '13 Reasons Why'&nbsp;Katherine Langford, who was destined to become the powerful and tragic Lady of the Lake. It has been reported that the cast, including star Katherine, have been “released to pursue other opportunities.”<br />
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The series debuted on Netflix in July 2020 with lukewarm reviews. The series also starred Devon Terrell as Arthur, Gustaf Skarsgard as Merlin, Daniel Sharman as Lancelot, and Sebastian Armesto as King Uther.<br />
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The new cancellation comes after Netflix pulled the plug on four of its comedy series, The Crew, Country Comfort, Mr Iglesias, Bonding, Jupiter's Legacy, the teen drama Grand Army,&nbsp;</p>


Netflix just cancelled the 2020 fantasy series 'Cursed' after season one. Deadline reported the series received a “quiet” cancellation by the streaming service. The show was based on Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler’s graphic novel and was billed as a re-imagining of the King Arthur legend.

Netflix just cancelled the 2020 fantasy series 'Cursed' after season one. Deadline reported the series received a “quiet” cancellation by the streaming service. The show was based on Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler’s graphic novel and was billed as a re-imagining of the King Arthur legend. Scarlett Johansson says ‘Black Widow’ is about facing one’s demons and forgiving themselves The show followed the story of Nimue, played by '13 Reasons Why' Katherine Langford, who was destined to become the powerful and tragic Lady of the Lake. It has been reported that the cast, including star Katherine, have been “released to pursue other opportunities.” The series debuted on Netflix in July 2020 with lukewarm reviews. The series also starred Devon Terrell as Arthur, Gustaf Skarsgard as Merlin, Daniel Sharman as Lancelot, and Sebastian Armesto as King Uther. The new cancellation comes after Netflix pulled the plug on four of its comedy series, The Crew, Country Comfort, Mr Iglesias, Bonding, Jupiter's Legacy, the teen drama Grand Army,

Netflix cancels King Arthur fantasy series ‘Cursed’ after one season

<p>&nbsp;Netflix on Thursday expanded its deal with 'Bridgerton'&nbsp;television producer Shonda Rhimes, adding feature films, gaming and live events to its pact with her company.<br />
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Netflix said the deal with Rhimes and her Shondaland Media company would give the streaming platform the opportunity to "exclusively produce, stream and distribute feature films as well as potential gaming and virtual reality content."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-red-notice-netflix-announces-release-date-of-its-biggest-movie-ever-featuring-dwayne-johnson-ryan-reynolds-and-gal-gadot-396864" hreflang="en">Red Notice: Netflix announces release date of its biggest movie ever featuring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot</a><br />
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"The pact currently includes a branding and merchandise deal for Shondaland Media content, which will now add live events and experiences," the company said in a statement.<br />
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'Bridgerton',&nbsp;a modern twist on Jane Austen-style historical romance, was a huge hit for Netflix and three more seasons have already been ordered.<br />
Rhimes, who also created the hit ABC television shows 'Grey's Anatomy'&nbsp;and 'Scandal',&nbsp;was one of the first big TV producers to be lured to Netflix when she signed a multi-year deal to produce content for the streaming platform in 2017.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/french-film-in-cannes-follows-a-familys-tussle-with-euthanasia-396856" hreflang="en">French film in Cannes follows a family's tussle with euthanasia</a><br />
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The expanded deal with Netflix will also include financial support for a diversity initiative launched by Shondaland aimed at increasing the numbers of women and people of colour in the entertainment industry.<br />
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Rhimes said in a statement she was excited to expand her relationship with Netflix and praised the company for "supporting my creative vision and showing a continued dedication to the innovation that has made Netflix such a powerhouse."</p>


Netflix on Thursday expanded its deal with 'Bridgerton' television producer Shonda Rhimes, adding feature films, gaming and live events to its pact with her company.

Netflix on Thursday expanded its deal with 'Bridgerton' television producer Shonda Rhimes, adding feature films, gaming and live events to its pact with her company. Netflix said the deal with Rhimes and her Shondaland Media company would give the streaming platform the opportunity to "exclusively produce, stream and distribute feature films as well as potential gaming and virtual reality content." Red Notice: Netflix announces release date of its biggest movie ever featuring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot "The pact currently includes a branding and merchandise deal for Shondaland Media content, which will now add live events and experiences," the company said in a statement. 'Bridgerton', a modern twist on Jane Austen-style historical romance, was a huge hit for Netflix and three more seasons have already been ordered. Rhimes, who also created the hit ABC television shows 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Scandal', was one of the first big TV producers to be lured to Netflix when she signed a multi-year deal to produce content for the streaming platform in 2017. French film in Cannes follows a family's tussle with euthanasia The expanded deal with Netflix will also include financial support for a diversity initiative launched by Shondaland aimed at increasing the numbers of women and people of colour in the entertainment industry. Rhimes said in a statement she was excited to expand her relationship with Netflix and praised the company for "supporting my creative vision and showing a continued dedication to the innovation that has made Netflix such a powerhouse."

Netflix expands deal with 'Bridgerton' producer Shonda Rhimes

<p>The trailer for the Netflix show ‘The Kissing Booth 3’ is finally out. This will be the final installment of the hit young-adult romantic comedy series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film will release on the streamer on August 11.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Franchise writer-director Vince Marcello shot the threequel alongside the second film, which premiered last July.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘Kissing Booth 3’ continues the coming-of-age of King’s Elle. It’s the summer before she heads to college, and she’s facing the hardest decision of her life (albeit from her family’s posh beach house): whether to go to Harvard and move across the country with her boyfriend Noah (Jacob Elordi), or fulfill her lifelong promise to go to college (at UC Berkeley) with her best friend Lee (Joel Courtney).</p>

<p>It is penned by Marcello &amp; Jay Arnold which is based on the final book in Beth Reekles’ trilogy. Taylor Zakhar Perez, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Meganne Young and Molly Ringwald also return to the case.</p>

<p>Check out the trailer:</p>

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The trailer for the Netflix show ‘The Kissing Booth 3’ is finally out. This will be the final installment of the hit young-adult romantic comedy series. The film will release on the streamer on August 11.

The trailer for the Netflix show ‘The Kissing Booth 3’ is finally out. This will be the final installment of the hit young-adult romantic comedy series. The film will release on the streamer on August 11. Franchise writer-director Vince Marcello shot the threequel alongside the second film, which premiered last July. ‘Kissing Booth 3’ continues the coming-of-age of King’s Elle. It’s the summer before she heads to college, and she’s facing the hardest decision of her life (albeit from her family’s posh beach house): whether to go to Harvard and move across the country with her boyfriend Noah (Jacob Elordi), or fulfill her lifelong promise to go to college (at UC Berkeley) with her best friend Lee (Joel Courtney). It is penned by Marcello & Jay Arnold which is based on the final book in Beth Reekles’ trilogy. Taylor Zakhar Perez, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Meganne Young and Molly Ringwald also return to the case. Check out the trailer:

Watch 'Kissing Booth 3' trailer as franchise wraps

<p>The head of the Cannes Film Festival took a swipe at rival events on Monday, saying some had been too quick to allow movies made by streaming giants into their main competitions without applying strict rules, and had harmed cinema as a result.<br />
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Platforms like Netflix have thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic and picked up several top film awards, while studios and cinemas have struggled as coronavirus restrictions closed movie theatres and pushed more viewers online.<br />
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Cannes, the world`s biggest cinema showcase which kicks off on the French Riviera on Tuesday, has long been at odds with streaming companies, insisting on a theatrical release in France for any film selected to compete for its top film award.<br />
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The festival`s director Thierry Fremaux told journalists on Monday that organisers stood by the rules.<br />
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"2019 was a great year for cinema. Then 2020 was the most catastrophic year in the story of filmmaking," Fremaux told journalists.<br />
He added that the crisis had helped platforms like Netflix score a "deserved victory", but left the rest of the cinema industry with little means of fighting back.<br />
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Netflix and rivals like Amazon have become a formidable force in the movie world, and now enlist top directors, including Martin Scorsese, to make films that have only limited runs in cinemas.<br />
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Unlike Cannes, some other film festivals, including Venice, have included films made by streaming giants in their main competition lineups without imposing such stringent demands.<br />
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Before the pandemic, "Roma", a Netflix film directed by Alfonso Cuaron, won the top award at the Venice Film Festival in 2018.<br />
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"Some festivals were first to open their doors a bit too freely, to people who we are not sure if they want cinema to survive," Fremaux said.<br />
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Cannes did show two Netflix films in its official competition in 2017, but tightened its rules after a backlash from French theatres.<br />
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Fremaux said Netflix had been invited to this year`s festival to screen films out of the competition, but had declined.<br />
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Netflix could not immediately be reached for comment.</p>


The head of the Cannes Film Festival took a swipe at rival events on Monday, saying some had been too quick to allow movies made by streaming giants into their main competitions without applying strict rules, and had harmed cinema as a result.

The head of the Cannes Film Festival took a swipe at rival events on Monday, saying some had been too quick to allow movies made by streaming giants into their main competitions without applying strict rules, and had harmed cinema as a result. Platforms like Netflix have thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic and picked up several top film awards, while studios and cinemas have struggled as coronavirus restrictions closed movie theatres and pushed more viewers online. Cannes, the world`s biggest cinema showcase which kicks off on the French Riviera on Tuesday, has long been at odds with streaming companies, insisting on a theatrical release in France for any film selected to compete for its top film award. The festival`s director Thierry Fremaux told journalists on Monday that organisers stood by the rules. "2019 was a great year for cinema. Then 2020 was the most catastrophic year in the story of filmmaking," Fremaux told journalists. He added that the crisis had helped platforms like Netflix score a "deserved victory", but left the rest of the cinema industry with little means of fighting back. Netflix and rivals like Amazon have become a formidable force in the movie world, and now enlist top directors, including Martin Scorsese, to make films that have only limited runs in cinemas. Unlike Cannes, some other film festivals, including Venice, have included films made by streaming giants in their main competition lineups without imposing such stringent demands. Before the pandemic, "Roma", a Netflix film directed by Alfonso Cuaron, won the top award at the Venice Film Festival in 2018. "Some festivals were first to open their doors a bit too freely, to people who we are not sure if they want cinema to survive," Fremaux said. Cannes did show two Netflix films in its official competition in 2017, but tightened its rules after a backlash from French theatres. Fremaux said Netflix had been invited to this year`s festival to screen films out of the competition, but had declined. Netflix could not immediately be reached for comment.

Cannes director criticises rivals for allowing Netflix movies in too easily

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