<p>It's official! Priyanka Chopra is all set to play the role of Ma Anand Sheela in the film that will be made exclusively for Amazon. Titled as 'Sheela' the film will be directed by Barry Levinson.<br />
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Chopra will be playing the titular character of Ma Anand Sheela, a spiritual adviser and the primary perpetrator of the 1984 Rajneeshee bioterror attack in Oregon.&nbsp;<br />
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There have been conversations about the film for a long time. Priyanka, in an interview, had hinted that she was in talks with makers for a biopic on the spiritual advisor. Later Sheela herself had said if given a choice she would have wanted Alia Bhatt to play her in a biopic.&nbsp;<br />
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Sheela, who got back into the spotlight after the Netflix documentary series `Wild Wild Country`, was the personal secretary of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh from 1981-1985 and managed the Rajneeshpuram ashram in Wasco County, Oregon.<br />
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The Amazon film to be produced by Barry Levinson`s Baltimore Pictures, Priyanka Chopra`s Purple Pebble Pictures and Permut Presentations` David Permut and Jason Sosnoff will be penned by Nick Yarborough.&nbsp;</p>


It's official! Priyanka Chopra is all set to play the role of Ma Anand Sheela in the film that will be made exclusively for Amazon. Titled as 'Sheela' the film will be directed by Barry Levinson.

It's official! Priyanka Chopra is all set to play the role of Ma Anand Sheela in the film that will be made exclusively for Amazon. Titled as 'Sheela' the film will be directed by Barry Levinson. Chopra will be playing the titular character of Ma Anand Sheela, a spiritual adviser and the primary perpetrator of the 1984 Rajneeshee bioterror attack in Oregon. There have been conversations about the film for a long time. Priyanka, in an interview, had hinted that she was in talks with makers for a biopic on the spiritual advisor. Later Sheela herself had said if given a choice she would have wanted Alia Bhatt to play her in a biopic. Sheela, who got back into the spotlight after the Netflix documentary series `Wild Wild Country`, was the personal secretary of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh from 1981-1985 and managed the Rajneeshpuram ashram in Wasco County, Oregon. The Amazon film to be produced by Barry Levinson`s Baltimore Pictures, Priyanka Chopra`s Purple Pebble Pictures and Permut Presentations` David Permut and Jason Sosnoff will be penned by Nick Yarborough.

Not Alia Bhatt but Priyanka Chopra to play Ma Anand Sheela in new movie for Amazon

<p>Anil Kapoor has started work on his next project, Netflix original movie titled ‘AK vs AK’ that is helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane.</p>

<p>The first schedule of the film shoot commenced in Mumbai. It is currently being shot in the slum area of Dharavi.</p>

<p>The Netflix film ‘AK vs AK’ is a story of a film director who kidnaps the daughter of a well-known movie star. As the star searches for his daughter in Mumbai, the director who has kidnapped his daughter films the search in real-time for his next film.</p>

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<p>Interestingly, the film stars Anil Kapoor and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap -- and is evidently named after the initials of the two. We wonder if their characters in the Netflix film will have their original names.</p>

<p>Director Vikramaditya Motwane on ‘AK vs AK’ said, “AK vs AK has an extremely, unique and gripping storyline and Netflix is the perfect platform for it because of their organic disposition to take creative leaps of faith and constantly push the envelope every single time.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor said, “Attempting your craft on a completely different platform is both exciting and daunting, and it’s a challenge I’d take on only with a committed streaming service like Netflix. I’ve partnered with Netflix on Selection Day and Mowgli - Legend of the Jungle in the past and am amazed at how far and wide the stories have traveled. And being able to take this leap with Vikram (Aditya Motwane) and Anurag (Kashyap) promises to be an exceptional experience. I can't wait for these stories to come to life!"</p>

<p>Anil Kapoor was last seen in<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/malang-records-decent-weekend-growth-mints-rs-2536-crore-279857"> ‘Malang’</a> with Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani and Kunal Khemmu.</p>


Anil Kapoor has started work on his next project, Netflix original movie titled ‘AK vs AK’ that is helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane. The first schedule of the film shoot commenced in Mumbai.

Anil Kapoor has started work on his next project, Netflix original movie titled ‘AK vs AK’ that is helmed by Vikramaditya Motwane. The first schedule of the film shoot commenced in Mumbai. It is currently being shot in the slum area of Dharavi. The Netflix film ‘AK vs AK’ is a story of a film director who kidnaps the daughter of a well-known movie star. As the star searches for his daughter in Mumbai, the director who has kidnapped his daughter films the search in real-time for his next film. View this post on Instagram Making sure I don’t miss that train in #AKvsAK!! #RunningPrepBegins ‬#WorkoutWednesday A post shared by anilskapoor (@anilskapoor) on Feb 11, 2020 at 10:20pm PST × View this post on Instagram Sunday ho ya Monday...yehi apna Funday. #AKvsAK #workoutmodeon #mondaymotivation A post shared by anilskapoor (@anilskapoor) on Feb 16, 2020 at 11:26pm PST × Interestingly, the film stars Anil Kapoor and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap -- and is evidently named after the initials of the two. We wonder if their characters in the Netflix film will have their original names. Director Vikramaditya Motwane on ‘AK vs AK’ said, “AK vs AK has an extremely, unique and gripping storyline and Netflix is the perfect platform for it because of their organic disposition to take creative leaps of faith and constantly push the envelope every single time.” Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor said, “Attempting your craft on a completely different platform is both exciting and daunting, and it’s a challenge I’d take on only with a committed streaming service like Netflix. I’ve partnered with Netflix on Selection Day and Mowgli - Legend of the Jungle in the past and am amazed at how far and wide the stories have traveled. And being able to take this leap with Vikram (Aditya Motwane) and Anurag (Kashyap) promises to be an exceptional experience. I can't wait for these stories to come to life!" Anil Kapoor was last seen in ‘Malang’ with Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani and Kunal Khemmu.

Anil Kapoor starts shooting for Netflix film 'AK vs AK' with Anurag Kashyap

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<p>All those fans of Dustin from ‘Stranger Things’ should get together for the actor as he gets ready to undergo surgery.</p>

<p>Actor Gaten Matarazzo shared a photo from the hospital bed as he prepared to undergo fourth surgery for cleidocranial dysplasia, a condition that affects the development of the teeth and bones. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-you-know-stranger-things-robin-is-the-daughter-of-former-couple-uma-thurman-ethan-hawke-234609">Also read:&nbsp;Did you know 'Stranger Things' Robin is the daughter of former couple Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke?</a></p>

<p>The 17-year-old actor captioned the photo: “Surgery number 4! This is a big one! To learn more about Cleidocranial Dysplasia and how you can help those with the condition you can go to ccdsmiles.org”</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B76KQ42naQQ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Surgery number 4! This is a big one! To learn more about Cleidocranial Dysplasia and how you can help those with the condition you can go to ccdsmiles.org.</a></p>

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<p>The actor plays the role of Dustin Henderson in Netflix’ sci-fi series ‘Stranger Things’ that has Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, a strong non-human entity that protects humans against monsters that keep coming from a parallel world.&nbsp;</p>


All those fans of Dustin from ‘Stranger Things’ should get together for the actor as he gets ready to undergo surgery. Actor Gaten Matarazzo shared a photo from the hospital bed as he prepared to undergo fourth surgery for cleidocranial dysplasia, a condition that affects the development of the teeth and bones.

All those fans of Dustin from ‘Stranger Things’ should get together for the actor as he gets ready to undergo surgery. Actor Gaten Matarazzo shared a photo from the hospital bed as he prepared to undergo fourth surgery for cleidocranial dysplasia, a condition that affects the development of the teeth and bones. Also read: Did you know 'Stranger Things' Robin is the daughter of former couple Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke? The 17-year-old actor captioned the photo: “Surgery number 4! This is a big one! To learn more about Cleidocranial Dysplasia and how you can help those with the condition you can go to ccdsmiles.org” View this post on Instagram Surgery number 4! This is a big one! To learn more about Cleidocranial Dysplasia and how you can help those with the condition you can go to ccdsmiles.org. A post shared by Gaten Matarazzo (@gatenm123) on Jan 29, 2020 at 7:34am PST × The actor plays the role of Dustin Henderson in Netflix’ sci-fi series ‘Stranger Things’ that has Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, a strong non-human entity that protects humans against monsters that keep coming from a parallel world.

'Stranger Things' actor Gaten Matarazzo shares pic before he undergoes surgery

<p>In big breaking news from Hollywood, Netflix is planning a biopic on Leonard Bernstein, the orchestra conductor, and composer of West Side Story.</p>

<p>As per a report in Deadline, Bradley Cooper will star in the project as well as helm it.</p>

<p>The feature will be produced by a consortium of big Hollywood names, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, ‘Joker’ helmer Todd Philips and Emma Tillinger Koskoff, a frequent film collaborator of Martin Scorsese’s. The strangest of the names in the list is that of Steven Spielberg’s who has been very critical of streaming platforms vs traditional films and distribution channels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film on Leonard Bernstein's biopic is yet-to-be-named but will have&nbsp;“a significant theatrical release before the film premieres on its streaming site, just as it did for Scorsese on The Irishman.” Remember when Martin Scorsese revealed at the time of ‘The Irishman’ that it was only Netflix that let it make the film as he visualised it. The film was three hours long.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2020-best-director-nominee-273978">Oscars 2020: Meet the nominees in the best director category</a></p>

<p>Imagine the stakes of such a film at the Oscars, whenever it gets made. The names thus mentioned in the report that are in some way related to the project, have had 12 Academy Award nominations since 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This year alone, Netflix has bagged 24 Oscar nominations in various categories and continues to grow in relevance.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-heres-the-full-list-of-nominees-274061">&nbsp;Oscars 2020: Here's the full list of nominees</a></p>

<p>The biopic, meanwhile, will officially enter production early next year, likely with a fall 2021 release.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/2020-oscars-nominations-7-snubs-that-took-everyone-by-surprise-274263">Also read:&nbsp;2020 Oscars nominations: 7 snubs that took everyone by surprise</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2020-21-movies-you-should-watch-before-the-awards-night-273034">Also see:&nbsp;Oscars 2020: 21 movies you should watch before the awards night</a></p>


In big breaking news from Hollywood, Netflix is planning a biopic on Leonard Bernstein, the orchestra conductor, and composer of West Side Story. As per a report in Deadline, Bradley Cooper will star in the project as well as helm it.

In big breaking news from Hollywood, Netflix is planning a biopic on Leonard Bernstein, the orchestra conductor, and composer of West Side Story. As per a report in Deadline, Bradley Cooper will star in the project as well as helm it. The feature will be produced by a consortium of big Hollywood names, including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, ‘Joker’ helmer Todd Philips and Emma Tillinger Koskoff, a frequent film collaborator of Martin Scorsese’s. The strangest of the names in the list is that of Steven Spielberg’s who has been very critical of streaming platforms vs traditional films and distribution channels. The film on Leonard Bernstein's biopic is yet-to-be-named but will have “a significant theatrical release before the film premieres on its streaming site, just as it did for Scorsese on The Irishman.” Remember when Martin Scorsese revealed at the time of ‘The Irishman’ that it was only Netflix that let it make the film as he visualised it. The film was three hours long. Oscars 2020: Meet the nominees in the best director category Imagine the stakes of such a film at the Oscars, whenever it gets made. The names thus mentioned in the report that are in some way related to the project, have had 12 Academy Award nominations since 2018. This year alone, Netflix has bagged 24 Oscar nominations in various categories and continues to grow in relevance. Oscars 2020: Here's the full list of nominees The biopic, meanwhile, will officially enter production early next year, likely with a fall 2021 release. Also read: 2020 Oscars nominations: 7 snubs that took everyone by surprise Also see: Oscars 2020: 21 movies you should watch before the awards night

Bradley Cooper to star and direct Netflix's Leonard Bernstein biopic, an Oscar sure shot?

<p>After a whirlwind exit from the royal family, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s story has become a point of interest for Netflix.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos expressed interest in working with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their story of exit from the British royal family, something that hogged headlines larger part of this month ever since the two made this shocking announcement.</p>

<p>At an event in Los Angeles, when Sarandos was asked if Netflix would be interested in working the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, he said, "Who wouldn’t be interested? Yes, sure."</p>

<p>According to industry insiders, the couple could follow in the footsteps of Barack and Michelle Obama and strike a deal with Netflix. Interestingly, soon after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/megxit-prince-harry-meghan-markle-to-no-longer-bear-royal-highness-title-275149">news of Megxit </a>came out, it was revealed that Meghan Markle has signed a voiceover deal with Disney in return for a donation to an elephant charity.</p>

<p>For the unversed, both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not use their “royal highness” title and have taken a step back from their royal duties as they aim to become financially independent and will divide time between North America and the UK -- meaning they spend more time in America than Britain.</p>

<p>On another note, actress Helena Bonham Carter wished&nbsp;Meghan Markle good luck post royal exit. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/reel-queen-to-real-queen-helena-bonham-carter-wishes-meghan-markle-good-luck-post-royal-exit-275708">Read about it here.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/revealed-the-names-of-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-son-archies-godparents-275443">Also read:&nbsp;Revealed: The names of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Archie's godparents</a></p>


After a whirlwind exit from the royal family, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s story has become a point of interest for Netflix. Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos expressed interest in working with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their story of exit from the British royal family, something that hogged headlines larger part of this month ever since the two made this shocking announcement.

After a whirlwind exit from the royal family, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s story has become a point of interest for Netflix. Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos expressed interest in working with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their story of exit from the British royal family, something that hogged headlines larger part of this month ever since the two made this shocking announcement. At an event in Los Angeles, when Sarandos was asked if Netflix would be interested in working the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, he said, "Who wouldn’t be interested? Yes, sure." According to industry insiders, the couple could follow in the footsteps of Barack and Michelle Obama and strike a deal with Netflix. Interestingly, soon after the news of Megxit came out, it was revealed that Meghan Markle has signed a voiceover deal with Disney in return for a donation to an elephant charity. For the unversed, both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not use their “royal highness” title and have taken a step back from their royal duties as they aim to become financially independent and will divide time between North America and the UK -- meaning they spend more time in America than Britain. On another note, actress Helena Bonham Carter wished Meghan Markle good luck post royal exit. Read about it here. Also read: Revealed: The names of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Archie's godparents

Netflix interested in Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's story of royal exit

<p>Martin Scorsese's<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/from-godfather-to-irishman-mafia-is-gift-that-keeps-on-giving-264456"> 'The Irishman'</a>, Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert's 'American Factory', Noah Baumbach's '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2020-best-film-nominee-273954#1917-273940">Marriage Story</a>'&nbsp;and Mati Diop's 'Atlantics'&nbsp;&nbsp;four more Netflix movies is to get Blu-ray and DVD releases this year under the Criterion Collection.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/netflix-to-carry-japans-iconic-studio-ghibli-animated-films-outside-north-america-275520"> Also read:&nbsp;Netflix to carry studio Ghibli animated films outside North America, Japan</a><br />
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The news agency shares, that each one of the Criterion Collection home video releases will also include exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, special features and a filmmaker-supervised master.<br />
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Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci starrer 'The Irishman' debuted in theatres on Nov 1 last year and went on to Netflix release after a few days. Whereas, 'Marriage Story'&nbsp;had its theatrical release on Nov 6 exactly a month ahead of Netflix starting to stream the divorce drama that stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver.<br />
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'American Factory'&nbsp;which revolves around a Chinese-owned factory in post-industrial Ohio was nominated for an Oscar in the best documentary category. And 'Atlantics', Diop's feature directorial debut, earned the Grand Prix prize in Cannes.<br />
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However, 'Roma'&nbsp;by Alfonso Cuaron became the first of the streaming giant's films to join the Criterion library of classic and contemporary films and is going for a home video release on Feb 11.</p>


Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman', Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert's 'American Factory', Noah Baumbach's 'Marriage Story' and Mati Diop's 'Atlantics' four more Netflix movies is to get Blu-ray and DVD releases this year under the Criterion Collection.

Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman', Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert's 'American Factory', Noah Baumbach's 'Marriage Story' and Mati Diop's 'Atlantics' four more Netflix movies is to get Blu-ray and DVD releases this year under the Criterion Collection. Also read: Netflix to carry studio Ghibli animated films outside North America, Japan The news agency shares, that each one of the Criterion Collection home video releases will also include exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, special features and a filmmaker-supervised master. Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci starrer 'The Irishman' debuted in theatres on Nov 1 last year and went on to Netflix release after a few days. Whereas, 'Marriage Story' had its theatrical release on Nov 6 exactly a month ahead of Netflix starting to stream the divorce drama that stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. 'American Factory' which revolves around a Chinese-owned factory in post-industrial Ohio was nominated for an Oscar in the best documentary category. And 'Atlantics', Diop's feature directorial debut, earned the Grand Prix prize in Cannes. However, 'Roma' by Alfonso Cuaron became the first of the streaming giant's films to join the Criterion library of classic and contemporary films and is going for a home video release on Feb 11.

'The Irishman', 'Marriage Story' among four new additions to Netflix's Criterion Collection

<p>Ever since the last episode of popular show Friends aired in 2004, fans across the world have been wanting a reunion of the cast for a series. In 2019, as Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-joins-instagram-and-breaks-the-internet-with-her-first-post-256191">her first photo was with her Friends-co-stars</a>- which sort of hinted that a reunion was in the offing.&nbsp;<br />
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Later, Aniston came on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/friends-may-not-get-a-reboot-but-cast-is-working-on-something-reveals-jennifer-aniston-258711">Ellen Degeneres show and confirmed that a reunion </a>was indeed being planned much to the delight of fans. Now, the show's creator Marta Kauffman has divulged more details on the reunion.&nbsp;<br />
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Kauffman was recently honoured at Producers Guild Awards and stated that she is up for an unscripted reunion of the team.&nbsp;<br />
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"If it was the right thing if it were the six of them together reflecting, talking about their experiences, and the episodes, then I'm totally behind it. Nothing scripted. We will not do anything scripted," Kauffman said at the awards ceremony where she received Lifetime Achievement award.&nbsp;<br />
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Kauff created the hit show along with David Crane. The series ran for a decade on TV but continues to capture the imagination of generations thanks to the reruns on TV and OTT platforms.&nbsp;<br />
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Kauffman also indicated that the reunion episode will be aired on HBO Max - Warner Pictures upcoming streaming platform.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/then-and-now-your-favourite-stars-from-friends-after-25-years-of-the-hit-show-250875">Then and Now: Your Favourite Stars From 'Friends' After 25 Years Of The Hit Show</a></strong><br />
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'Friends' starred Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer. The show premiered in September 1994.</p>

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Ever since the last episode of popular show Friends aired in 2004, fans across the world have been wanting a reunion of the cast for a series. In 2019, as Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram, her first photo was with her Friends-co-stars- which sort of hinted that a reunion was in the offing.

Ever since the last episode of popular show Friends aired in 2004, fans across the world have been wanting a reunion of the cast for a series. In 2019, as Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram, her first photo was with her Friends-co-stars- which sort of hinted that a reunion was in the offing. Later, Aniston came on Ellen Degeneres show and confirmed that a reunion was indeed being planned much to the delight of fans. Now, the show's creator Marta Kauffman has divulged more details on the reunion. 'Friends' Turns 25: A Trip Down The Memory Lane With 25 Iconic Quotes From The Hit Show Kauffman was recently honoured at Producers Guild Awards and stated that she is up for an unscripted reunion of the team. "If it was the right thing if it were the six of them together reflecting, talking about their experiences, and the episodes, then I'm totally behind it. Nothing scripted. We will not do anything scripted," Kauffman said at the awards ceremony where she received Lifetime Achievement award. Kauff created the hit show along with David Crane. The series ran for a decade on TV but continues to capture the imagination of generations thanks to the reruns on TV and OTT platforms. Kauffman also indicated that the reunion episode will be aired on HBO Max - Warner Pictures upcoming streaming platform. Then and Now: Your Favourite Stars From 'Friends' After 25 Years Of The Hit Show 'Friends' starred Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer. The show premiered in September 1994. Also read: Jennifer Aniston has a girls night with 'Friends' co-stars Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow Ross and Rachel's daughter Emma replies to Chandler's viral 2020 joke from 'Friends' on Instagram

'Friends' creator Marta Kauffman has these details about the much-awaited reunion

<p>The iconic animated movies of Ghibli world will be available on Netflix from February 1. This would be a surprise for Ghibli fan who arent able to see their beloved characters around the world.&nbsp;<br />
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Netflix had announced this over its twitter handle, wrote,'' From February 2020, 21 films from the legendary animation house Studio Ghibli are coming exclusively to Netflix'.&nbsp;We’re proud to bring beloved, influential stories like Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and My Neighbour Totoro to first-time viewers and high-flying fans alike.''<br />
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Netflix director of original animation, Aram Yacoubian, says in a statement ''This is a dream come true for Netflix and millions of our members. Studio Ghibli’s animated films are legendary and have enthralled fans around the world for over 35 years. We’re excited to make them available in more languages across Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia – so that more people can enjoy this whimsical and wonderful world of animation''.</p>

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<p>As of now, Netflix will provide 21 Ghibli movies including Oscar winners such as, 'Spirited Away','Princess Mononoke', 'Arrietty', 'Kiki’s Delivery Service',' My Neighbor Totoro' and 'The Tale of The Princess Kaguya'.<br />
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Netflix had provided subtitles in 28 languages for the catalogue of films, and dub them in up to 20 languages. They will provide the movies in the Asia region excluding Japan, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and in America&nbsp;except&nbsp;U.S.A and Canada.<br />
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Earlier they have announced that movies will be available to rent in platforms like iTunes and Amazon. As in North-America HBO Max has secured the streaming rights to Ghibli movies.&nbsp;</p>


The iconic animated movies of Ghibli world will be available on Netflix from February 1. This would be a surprise for Ghibli fan who arent able to see their beloved characters around the world.

The iconic animated movies of Ghibli world will be available on Netflix from February 1. This would be a surprise for Ghibli fan who arent able to see their beloved characters around the world. Netflix had announced this over its twitter handle, wrote,'' From February 2020, 21 films from the legendary animation house Studio Ghibli are coming exclusively to Netflix'. We’re proud to bring beloved, influential stories like Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and My Neighbour Totoro to first-time viewers and high-flying fans alike.'' Netflix director of original animation, Aram Yacoubian, says in a statement ''This is a dream come true for Netflix and millions of our members. Studio Ghibli’s animated films are legendary and have enthralled fans around the world for over 35 years. We’re excited to make them available in more languages across Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia – so that more people can enjoy this whimsical and wonderful world of animation''. From February 2020, 21 films from the legendary animation house Studio Ghibli are coming exclusively to Netflix. We’re proud to bring beloved, influential stories like Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and My Neighbour Totoro to first-time viewers and high-flying fans alike. pic.twitter.com/955uiYAzA1 — Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) January 20, 2020 × As of now, Netflix will provide 21 Ghibli movies including Oscar winners such as, 'Spirited Away','Princess Mononoke', 'Arrietty', 'Kiki’s Delivery Service',' My Neighbor Totoro' and 'The Tale of The Princess Kaguya'. Netflix had provided subtitles in 28 languages for the catalogue of films, and dub them in up to 20 languages. They will provide the movies in the Asia region excluding Japan, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and in America except U.S.A and Canada. Earlier they have announced that movies will be available to rent in platforms like iTunes and Amazon. As in North-America HBO Max has secured the streaming rights to Ghibli movies.

Netflix to carry studio Ghibli animated films outside North America, Japan

<p>One of the most talked-about thrillers in recent times, Netflix show 'You' has already had a successful run with two seasons. Now in the third season, the show planning a revamp, according to a post by the OTT giant on Instagram.&nbsp;<br />
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Netflix on Wednesday posted on Instagram, "New Year. New You. New Hope? Nah."</p>

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<p>The second season of the thriller, which drew wide appreciation in the debut season based on the life of a stalker Joe Goldberg was dropped on December 26, 2019. The second season too was well received.&nbsp;<br />
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The show stars actor Penn Badgley in the lead role of the serial killer Joe Goldberg dubbed as Will Bettleheim in the second instalment of the franchise. The second season introduced Victoria Pedretti as Joe Goldberg`s love interest and ended with the two revealing all of their nefarious deeds.<br />
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After several murders and heinous crimes, the revamped season will soon hit Netflix to narrate what unfolds for the couple in the new season.<br />
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'You' is based on the books of Caroline Kepnes by the same name. The series is being bankrolled by Sera Gamble and Greg Berlanti.<br />
The third season will premiere in 2021.&nbsp;</p>


One of the most talked-about thrillers in recent times, Netflix show 'You' has already had a successful run with two seasons. Now in the third season, the show planning a revamp, according to a post by the OTT giant on Instagram.

One of the most talked-about thrillers in recent times, Netflix show 'You' has already had a successful run with two seasons. Now in the third season, the show planning a revamp, according to a post by the OTT giant on Instagram. Netflix on Wednesday posted on Instagram, "New Year. New You. New Hope? Nah." View this post on Instagram New Year. New You. New Hope? Nah. A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) on Jan 14, 2020 at 8:55am PST × The second season of the thriller, which drew wide appreciation in the debut season based on the life of a stalker Joe Goldberg was dropped on December 26, 2019. The second season too was well received. The show stars actor Penn Badgley in the lead role of the serial killer Joe Goldberg dubbed as Will Bettleheim in the second instalment of the franchise. The second season introduced Victoria Pedretti as Joe Goldberg`s love interest and ended with the two revealing all of their nefarious deeds. After several murders and heinous crimes, the revamped season will soon hit Netflix to narrate what unfolds for the couple in the new season. 'You' is based on the books of Caroline Kepnes by the same name. The series is being bankrolled by Sera Gamble and Greg Berlanti. The third season will premiere in 2021.

Netflix hit series 'You' is planning to revamp for third season

<p>After sharing a few teasers, OTT platform Netflix dropped a new trailer for its upcoming superhero series 'Ragnarok'. The makers have categorically stated that the upcoming series has nothing to do with Marvel's 2018 hit 'Thor: Ragnarok'</p>

<p>Created by Adam Price, the six-episode series stars newcomer David Stakston, who plays the main character, Magne. Soon after his family moves to a small town, he discovers he has superpowers and quickly learns he is not alone with these powers. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>As the high schoolers find out the evils that wish to see the town destroyed, he along with his friends wage a war against evil.</p>

<p>From the trailer, the Netflix superhero series looks like it's going to make for a thrilling watch. The series will be streaming from January 31 on Netflix.</p>


After sharing a few teasers, OTT platform Netflix dropped a new trailer for its upcoming superhero series 'Ragnarok'. The makers have categorically stated that the upcoming series has nothing to do with Marvel's 2018 hit 'Thor: Ragnarok' Created by Adam Price, the six-episode series stars newcomer David Stakston, who plays the main character, Magne.

After sharing a few teasers, OTT platform Netflix dropped a new trailer for its upcoming superhero series 'Ragnarok'. The makers have categorically stated that the upcoming series has nothing to do with Marvel's 2018 hit 'Thor: Ragnarok' Created by Adam Price, the six-episode series stars newcomer David Stakston, who plays the main character, Magne. Soon after his family moves to a small town, he discovers he has superpowers and quickly learns he is not alone with these powers. As the high schoolers find out the evils that wish to see the town destroyed, he along with his friends wage a war against evil. From the trailer, the Netflix superhero series looks like it's going to make for a thrilling watch. The series will be streaming from January 31 on Netflix.

‘Ragnarok' trailer: New Netflix series has no connection with Marvel's 'Thor’

<p>Hollywood kicks off the award season of 2020 with Golden Globes on Sunday where streaming giant Netflix is expected to be taking home the top honours.&nbsp;<br />
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Stars will don couture gowns and extravagant jewels before they hit the red carpet at the luxury Beverly Hills hotel where the calendar's second-most important -- but rowdiest -- prize-giving gala takes place.<br />
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Victory at the Globes ensures key momentum for the Oscars, which are a little more than a month away.<br />
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Netflix and its expensively assembled roster of A-listers are far ahead of the traditional studios with 17 Globe film nominations.<br />
The streaming giant&nbsp;secured an equal number of nods in the often-overlooked television categories, where it also leads the pack, ahead of HBO at 15.<br />
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Netflix has two frontrunners to scoop the night's most prestigious film prize, best drama -- Martin Scorsese's gangster epic 'The Irishman' and heart-wrenching divorce saga 'Marriage Story.'<br />
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"Certainly Netflix is pouring everything they can into this and has a good shot in the drama category," said Deadline's awards columnist Pete Hammond.<br />
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"That would be a big deal for Netflix, definitely."<br />
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Vatican drama 'The Two Popes' is also in contention for the streamer, while Warner Bros. dark comic tale 'Joker' and Universal war epic '1917' round out the category.<br />
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Netflix only began producing original movies in 2015, but has spent billions to lure the industry's top filmmaking talent -- and to fund lavish awards season campaigns.<br />
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It also has Eddie Murphy's comeback vehicle 'Dolemite Is My Name' in the best comedy or musical race -- unlike the Oscars, Globes organizers split films into two categories.<br />
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But 'Dolemite' is expected to face stiff competition from frontrunner 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood.'<br />
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Quentin Tarantino's&nbsp;homage to 1960s Tinseltown has resonated with the 90-odd veteran entertainment reporters of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which doles out the prizes.&nbsp;<br />
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In 2019, they correctly picked the Oscar winner in every film category except for best musical score.<br />
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"Last year, they had by far the best track record of any other show," said Hammond.<br />
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Oscar nominations voting is already underway, but does not close until Tuesday, meaning Academy members may be tempted to wait for the Globes to conclude before casting their ballots.<br />
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"Momentum is ready to be built out of this," added Hammond.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>- Firing line -</strong><br />
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British comedian <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/wicked-ricky-gervais-takes-on-golden-globes-in-trump-metoo-era-271953">Ricky Gervais</a> returns for a record fifth time as Globes host.&nbsp;His provocative barbs have both riled and delighted Hollywood stars in previous years.<br />
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This time, he has promised to "go after the general community" rather than individuals, telling the Hollywood Reporter that "pretension and hypocrisy" will be in his firing line.<br />
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The starry list of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/golden-globes-2020-leonardo-dicaprio-jennifer-aniston-brad-pitt-join-the-list-of-presenters-see-full-list-272063">award presenters include nominees Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio</a> (both from "Once Upon a Time...") and Jennifer Lopez ("Hustlers").<br />
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In the drama acting categories,<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/golden-globes-2020-predictions-joaquin-phoenix-and-scorseses-the-irishman-are-the-favourites-in-drama-categories-272117"> Joaquin Phoenix </a>is leading a crowded field for his radical portrayal of the villainous anti-hero in "Joker."<br />
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But Adam Driver's intense turn in "Marriage Story" has generated significant buzz, while the ever-popular Antonio Banderas has been hailed for a career-best performance in "Pain and Glory."<br />
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Renee Zellweger looks in a formidable position to pick up the best actress gong with Judy Garland biopic "Judy."<br />
Newcomer Apple will be hoping to make waves in the television categories, where its #MeToo drama "The Morning Show" has multiple nominations.&nbsp;<br />
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But it must fend off Netflix's flagship "The Crown," boasting a new cast led by Oscar winner Olivia Colman.<br />
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<strong>- Hollywood heavyweights -</strong><br />
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And early signs suggest a breakthrough year for Asian filmmaking.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/golden-globes-2020-best-actress-nominations-musical-and-comedy-271925">Asian-American actress Awkwafina</a> is favorite to collect best comedy actress for "The Farewell," while South Korean black comedy "Parasite" is expected to bag the award for best foreign language film.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/golden-globes-2020-meet-this-year-best-director-nominee-272106">Bong Joon-ho, the filmmaker behind "Parasite</a>," goes head-to-head with Hollywood heavyweights Tarantino and Scorsese in the best director category.<br />
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But the HFPA drew stinging criticism for its failure to nominate any female directors.<br />
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HFPA president Lorenzo Soria defended the all-male list, insisting that members of his organization "don't vote by gender" but "by film and accomplishment."&nbsp;Sam Mendes ("1917") and Todd Phillips ("Joker") round out the category.</p>


Hollywood kicks off the award season of 2020 with Golden Globes on Sunday where streaming giant Netflix is expected to be taking home the top honours. Stars will don couture gowns and extravagant jewels before they hit the red carpet at the luxury Beverly Hills hotel where the calendar's second-most important -- but rowdiest -- prize-giving gala takes place.

Hollywood kicks off the award season of 2020 with Golden Globes on Sunday where streaming giant Netflix is expected to be taking home the top honours. Stars will don couture gowns and extravagant jewels before they hit the red carpet at the luxury Beverly Hills hotel where the calendar's second-most important -- but rowdiest -- prize-giving gala takes place. Victory at the Globes ensures key momentum for the Oscars, which are a little more than a month away. Netflix and its expensively assembled roster of A-listers are far ahead of the traditional studios with 17 Globe film nominations. The streaming giant secured an equal number of nods in the often-overlooked television categories, where it also leads the pack, ahead of HBO at 15. Netflix has two frontrunners to scoop the night's most prestigious film prize, best drama -- Martin Scorsese's gangster epic 'The Irishman' and heart-wrenching divorce saga 'Marriage Story.' "Certainly Netflix is pouring everything they can into this and has a good shot in the drama category," said Deadline's awards columnist Pete Hammond. "That would be a big deal for Netflix, definitely." Vatican drama 'The Two Popes' is also in contention for the streamer, while Warner Bros. dark comic tale 'Joker' and Universal war epic '1917' round out the category. Netflix only began producing original movies in 2015, but has spent billions to lure the industry's top filmmaking talent -- and to fund lavish awards season campaigns. It also has Eddie Murphy's comeback vehicle 'Dolemite Is My Name' in the best comedy or musical race -- unlike the Oscars, Globes organizers split films into two categories. But 'Dolemite' is expected to face stiff competition from frontrunner 'Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood.' Quentin Tarantino's homage to 1960s Tinseltown has resonated with the 90-odd veteran entertainment reporters of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which doles out the prizes. In 2019, they correctly picked the Oscar winner in every film category except for best musical score. "Last year, they had by far the best track record of any other show," said Hammond. Oscar nominations voting is already underway, but does not close until Tuesday, meaning Academy members may be tempted to wait for the Globes to conclude before casting their ballots. "Momentum is ready to be built out of this," added Hammond. - Firing line - British comedian Ricky Gervais returns for a record fifth time as Globes host. His provocative barbs have both riled and delighted Hollywood stars in previous years. This time, he has promised to "go after the general community" rather than individuals, telling the Hollywood Reporter that "pretension and hypocrisy" will be in his firing line. The starry list of award presenters include nominees Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio (both from "Once Upon a Time...") and Jennifer Lopez ("Hustlers"). In the drama acting categories, Joaquin Phoenix is leading a crowded field for his radical portrayal of the villainous anti-hero in "Joker." But Adam Driver's intense turn in "Marriage Story" has generated significant buzz, while the ever-popular Antonio Banderas has been hailed for a career-best performance in "Pain and Glory." Renee Zellweger looks in a formidable position to pick up the best actress gong with Judy Garland biopic "Judy." Newcomer Apple will be hoping to make waves in the television categories, where its #MeToo drama "The Morning Show" has multiple nominations. But it must fend off Netflix's flagship "The Crown," boasting a new cast led by Oscar winner Olivia Colman. - Hollywood heavyweights - And early signs suggest a breakthrough year for Asian filmmaking. Asian-American actress Awkwafina is favorite to collect best comedy actress for "The Farewell," while South Korean black comedy "Parasite" is expected to bag the award for best foreign language film. Bong Joon-ho, the filmmaker behind "Parasite," goes head-to-head with Hollywood heavyweights Tarantino and Scorsese in the best director category. But the HFPA drew stinging criticism for its failure to nominate any female directors. HFPA president Lorenzo Soria defended the all-male list, insisting that members of his organization "don't vote by gender" but "by film and accomplishment." Sam Mendes ("1917") and Todd Phillips ("Joker") round out the category.

Golden Globes 2020: What to expect at the awards ceremony this year

<p>She’s had a fabulous year and now she’s coming to take over Netflix as her documentary on the OTT platform gets ready for release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Netflix documentary will feature the hugely successful singer’s journey as she narrates her rise to fame as one of the most prominent and dominant names in the music world. The documentary is said to show her emotionally vulnerable side, a side that her fans are mostly unaware of.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The announcement was made by Netflix on Saturday as the official Twitter handle unveiled the title of the documentary as Miss Americana. It is directed by Lana Wilson.</p>

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<p>“From director Lana Wilson, a raw and emotionally revealing look at Taylor Swift; following one of the most iconic artists of our time as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice,” the tweet read.</p>

<p>It was further revealed that the documentary series will be ready for release later this year while an exact date is yet to be announced.&nbsp;</p>


She’s had a fabulous year and now she’s coming to take over Netflix as her documentary on the OTT platform gets ready for release. The Netflix documentary will feature the hugely successful singer’s journey as she narrates her rise to fame as one of the most prominent and dominant names in the music world.

She’s had a fabulous year and now she’s coming to take over Netflix as her documentary on the OTT platform gets ready for release. The Netflix documentary will feature the hugely successful singer’s journey as she narrates her rise to fame as one of the most prominent and dominant names in the music world. The documentary is said to show her emotionally vulnerable side, a side that her fans are mostly unaware of. View this post on Instagram HEY THANKS BILLBOARD 🙏 it was a whole entire party chatting with @jasonlipshutz and @samidrasin killed it with these photos!! Thank you so much for this honor. 😸 A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Dec 11, 2019 at 1:24pm PST × The announcement was made by Netflix on Saturday as the official Twitter handle unveiled the title of the documentary as Miss Americana. It is directed by Lana Wilson. MISS AMERICANA: From director Lana Wilson, a raw and emotionally revealing look at Taylor Swift; following one of the most iconic artists of our time as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice. — Netflix Film (@NetflixFilm) January 3, 2020 × “From director Lana Wilson, a raw and emotionally revealing look at Taylor Swift; following one of the most iconic artists of our time as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice,” the tweet read. It was further revealed that the documentary series will be ready for release later this year while an exact date is yet to be announced.

Taylor Swift's Netflix documentary 'Miss Americana' to feature her story like never before

<p>The<strong> season 2 of Netflix’s romantic thriller show ‘You</strong>’ has been making quite a bit of noise with viewers debating what the climax of the season meant for them. After becoming the most-talked-about-show in 2018 and then reclaiming that position in 2019, there is news that Netflix will bring it back for a third season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘You’ has Penn Badgley as the protagonist (actually antagonist we love to hate) who plays stalker/serial killer to girls he fancies in every season.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Watch 'You' season 2 trailer here:</h2>

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<p>In an interview with ET, Penn accidentally hinted at getting a third season for the show ‘You’. He said, "...There's something to the fact that men behave the way they do, and women tend to not do the same thing. So what is that? I don't know, but I feel like that's what we see is that she doesn't appear to be the same kind of person; she doesn't appear to be the same kind of predator... Dare I say, I think in the third season...."</p>

<p>As soon as he said it, he realised that he accidentally made a breach of contract and then started stuttering to cover up his tracks and deny he knows anything about season 3 of ‘You’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For those who are yet to<strong> watch season 2 of Netflix's ‘You’</strong>, there are spoilers ahead. The climax of season 2 had Penn stalk another woman and viewers think it could be his mother who abandoned him. Season 2 indulges major time in flashbacks of kid Penn remembering the times spent with his mother and how she leaves him on the pretext of letting him play on the beach.&nbsp;</p>


The season 2 of Netflix’s romantic thriller show ‘You’ has been making quite a bit of noise with viewers debating what the climax of the season meant for them. After becoming the most-talked-about-show in 2018 and then reclaiming that position in 2019, there is news that Netflix will bring it back for a third season.

The season 2 of Netflix’s romantic thriller show ‘You’ has been making quite a bit of noise with viewers debating what the climax of the season meant for them. After becoming the most-talked-about-show in 2018 and then reclaiming that position in 2019, there is news that Netflix will bring it back for a third season. ‘You’ has Penn Badgley as the protagonist (actually antagonist we love to hate) who plays stalker/serial killer to girls he fancies in every season. Watch 'You' season 2 trailer here: In an interview with ET, Penn accidentally hinted at getting a third season for the show ‘You’. He said, "...There's something to the fact that men behave the way they do, and women tend to not do the same thing. So what is that? I don't know, but I feel like that's what we see is that she doesn't appear to be the same kind of person; she doesn't appear to be the same kind of predator... Dare I say, I think in the third season...." As soon as he said it, he realised that he accidentally made a breach of contract and then started stuttering to cover up his tracks and deny he knows anything about season 3 of ‘You’. For those who are yet to watch season 2 of Netflix's ‘You’, there are spoilers ahead. The climax of season 2 had Penn stalk another woman and viewers think it could be his mother who abandoned him. Season 2 indulges major time in flashbacks of kid Penn remembering the times spent with his mother and how she leaves him on the pretext of letting him play on the beach.

Netflix's romantic thriller 'You' confirmed for season 3?

From UK royals to Thai kings and Russian Czars, True Royalty TV is like a Netflix for all things royal programming. It's a subscription video on demand service that launched last year.

True Royalty TV is like a Netflix for all things royal programming

<p>You should probably say&nbsp;goodbye to uncensored entertainment content on OTT&nbsp;platforms in India after recent news reports suggest that leading platforms such as Netflix, Hotstar, Zee5 among many others have been holding discussions with the Indian government to employ a self-regulation code for the content they show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India currently has no official guidelines for OTT platforms while the film and television space is regulated by official bodies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The issue first came to news when last year a streaming platform was hit with a lawsuit over one of its original series that was said to have hurt a political party’s sentiment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Then in January, the OTT platforms came together to sign and follow an industry code of conduct and self-regulation for online content. Taking it forward, at a Film Bazaar event in Goa, a session titled ‘The New Matrix of OTT Business,’ which included representatives from Netflix, Zee5 and a senior government official, gave further insights on how the self-regulation code is now being discussed with the government before it is finalised.</p>

<p>"We have had consultations with platforms like Netflix and Zee5 on this issue and the common consensus is that it [streaming] is an emerging area which is taking place on the Internet and hence the old frameworks for print, film and TV should not be applied here and that there should be a different treatment," said Ministry of Information and Broadcasting additional secretary Atul Tiwari.</p>

<p>He also pointed out that "there is a need for some amount of regulation. Ultimately, it is about self-restraint which is going to be very important, and there is also talk of who will [implement] that, whether all OTT platforms should come together so that there is some form of enforcement and respect for these guidelines and some deterrent action for those who violate the guidelines."</p>

<p>It is still inconclusive whether the OTT platforms will implement the same standards of self-regulation in its international content versus its Indian content.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netflix India's director of original film Aashish Singh said, "I don't have a clear-cut answer yet because the code is still being evolved between all the platforms. But currently, the stand is that we will continue to support the creative producers so that they have the choice and freedom to make what they want and give consumers the option to choose what they want to see."</p>

<p>Zee5 program head Aparna Acharekar added that talks with the government "have been very encouraging and unlike what we feared how they would be...they don't want to be regressive at all." She said that the government "just want us to respect the law of the land, which all of us as OTT platforms are happy about. We have had a lot of sessions and hopefully, something positive will come out for the industry."</p>

<p>Among various proposed guidelines, the OTT platforms have prohibited content that "represents a child engaged in real or simulated sexual activities, or any representation of the sexual parts of a child for primarily sexual purposes" or that "deliberately and maliciously disrespects the national emblem or national flag." They will also avoid content that "deliberately and maliciously intends to outrage religious sentiments of any class, section or community" or programming that "deliberately and maliciously promotes or encourages terrorism and other forms of violence against the state (of India) or its institutions."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the five-day Film Bazaar, organised by the government's National Film Development Corporation&nbsp;concluded Sunday.<br />
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You should probably say goodbye to uncensored entertainment content on OTT platforms in India after recent news reports suggest that leading platforms such as Netflix, Hotstar, Zee5 among many others have been holding discussions with the Indian government to employ a self-regulation code for the content they show.

You should probably say goodbye to uncensored entertainment content on OTT platforms in India after recent news reports suggest that leading platforms such as Netflix, Hotstar, Zee5 among many others have been holding discussions with the Indian government to employ a self-regulation code for the content they show. India currently has no official guidelines for OTT platforms while the film and television space is regulated by official bodies. The issue first came to news when last year a streaming platform was hit with a lawsuit over one of its original series that was said to have hurt a political party’s sentiment. Then in January, the OTT platforms came together to sign and follow an industry code of conduct and self-regulation for online content. Taking it forward, at a Film Bazaar event in Goa, a session titled ‘The New Matrix of OTT Business,’ which included representatives from Netflix, Zee5 and a senior government official, gave further insights on how the self-regulation code is now being discussed with the government before it is finalised. "We have had consultations with platforms like Netflix and Zee5 on this issue and the common consensus is that it [streaming] is an emerging area which is taking place on the Internet and hence the old frameworks for print, film and TV should not be applied here and that there should be a different treatment," said Ministry of Information and Broadcasting additional secretary Atul Tiwari. He also pointed out that "there is a need for some amount of regulation. Ultimately, it is about self-restraint which is going to be very important, and there is also talk of who will [implement] that, whether all OTT platforms should come together so that there is some form of enforcement and respect for these guidelines and some deterrent action for those who violate the guidelines." It is still inconclusive whether the OTT platforms will implement the same standards of self-regulation in its international content versus its Indian content. Netflix India's director of original film Aashish Singh said, "I don't have a clear-cut answer yet because the code is still being evolved between all the platforms. But currently, the stand is that we will continue to support the creative producers so that they have the choice and freedom to make what they want and give consumers the option to choose what they want to see." Zee5 program head Aparna Acharekar added that talks with the government "have been very encouraging and unlike what we feared how they would be...they don't want to be regressive at all." She said that the government "just want us to respect the law of the land, which all of us as OTT platforms are happy about. We have had a lot of sessions and hopefully, something positive will come out for the industry." Among various proposed guidelines, the OTT platforms have prohibited content that "represents a child engaged in real or simulated sexual activities, or any representation of the sexual parts of a child for primarily sexual purposes" or that "deliberately and maliciously disrespects the national emblem or national flag." They will also avoid content that "deliberately and maliciously intends to outrage religious sentiments of any class, section or community" or programming that "deliberately and maliciously promotes or encourages terrorism and other forms of violence against the state (of India) or its institutions." Meanwhile, the five-day Film Bazaar, organised by the government's National Film Development Corporation concluded Sunday.

OTT platforms like Zee5, Netflix in talks with Indian government for self regulation

<p>Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Saturday received Lesley Ho Asian Film Talent Award at the Singapore International Film Festival for his<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/international-emmys-2019-sacred-games-lust-stories-and-radhika-apte-receive-nominations-250708"> Emmy-nominated</a> Web series 'Sacred Games'. The actor received the award from a business tycoon from Beijing, Charles Ho.<br />
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Nawazuddin, who attended the festival with director Anurag Kashyap, expressed gratitude for receiving the honour on his social media handle."It's an absolute honour to be felicitated by the prestigious #LesleyHoAsianFilmTalentAward at Singapore International Film Festival&nbsp;(@SGIFF) for contributing towards International cinema with #SacredGames by the charming Mr. Charles Ho #Gratitude #Humbled," he tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It’s an absolute honour to be felicitated by the prestigious <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LesleyHoAsianFilmTalentAward?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LesleyHoAsianFilmTalentAward</a> at 'Singapore International Film Festival' (<a href="https://twitter.com/sgiff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SGIFF</a>) for contributing towards International cinema with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SacredGames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SacredGames</a> by the charming Mr. Charles Ho<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gratitude?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gratitude</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Humbled?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Humbled</a> <a href="https://t.co/82Ef2IKH4P">pic.twitter.com/82Ef2IKH4P</a></p>
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<p>The 30th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival commenced on November 21. It is set to conclude on December 8. Besides the ceremony, the 'Bajrangi Bhaijan'&nbsp;star will also be holding a conversation session at the festival.<br />
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Sometime back, the actor was honoured by the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nawazuddin-siddiqui-to-be-honoured-at-cardiff-international-film-festival-257925"> Golden Dragon Award</a> at the Cardiff International Film Festival for his excellence in cinema in the International market.<br />
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On the work front, Nawazuddin is awaiting his next release <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nawazuddin-siddiqui-drops-amusing-trailer-of-motichoor-chaknachoor-255280">'Motichoor Chaknachoor</a>',&nbsp;a wedding comedy that is slated to hit silver screens on November 15. Meanwhile, he also wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming film 'Bole Chudiyan',&nbsp;which is helmed by his brother Shamas Nawab Siddiqui.</p>


Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Saturday received Lesley Ho Asian Film Talent Award at the Singapore International Film Festival for his Emmy-nominated Web series 'Sacred Games'.

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Saturday received Lesley Ho Asian Film Talent Award at the Singapore International Film Festival for his Emmy-nominated Web series 'Sacred Games'. The actor received the award from a business tycoon from Beijing, Charles Ho. Nawazuddin, who attended the festival with director Anurag Kashyap, expressed gratitude for receiving the honour on his social media handle."It's an absolute honour to be felicitated by the prestigious #LesleyHoAsianFilmTalentAward at Singapore International Film Festival (@SGIFF) for contributing towards International cinema with #SacredGames by the charming Mr. Charles Ho #Gratitude #Humbled," he tweeted. It’s an absolute honour to be felicitated by the prestigious #LesleyHoAsianFilmTalentAward at 'Singapore International Film Festival' (@SGIFF) for contributing towards International cinema with #SacredGames by the charming Mr. Charles Ho#Gratitude #Humbled pic.twitter.com/82Ef2IKH4P — Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) November 23, 2019 × The 30th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival commenced on November 21. It is set to conclude on December 8. Besides the ceremony, the 'Bajrangi Bhaijan' star will also be holding a conversation session at the festival. Sometime back, the actor was honoured by the Golden Dragon Award at the Cardiff International Film Festival for his excellence in cinema in the International market. On the work front, Nawazuddin is awaiting his next release 'Motichoor Chaknachoor', a wedding comedy that is slated to hit silver screens on November 15. Meanwhile, he also wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming film 'Bole Chudiyan', which is helmed by his brother Shamas Nawab Siddiqui.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui conferred with Lesley Ho Asian Film Talent Award at SIFF

<p>Walt Disney Co&nbsp;said demand for its much-anticipated streaming service, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/disney-tops-earnings-estimates-ahead-of-streaming-launch-260718">Disney+</a>, was well above its expectations in a launch on Tuesday marred by complaints from users about glitches and connection problems.</p>

<p>Disney+ is relying on its extensive library of movies and TV shows as well as a new slate of content to take on market leader Netflix Inc&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/appletv-debuts-streaming-tv-service-with-oprah-and-aniston-259285">Apple TV+</a>, Apple Inc's&nbsp;newly launched streaming service.</p>

<p>Disney shares were up about 2 per cent, while Netflix was down 1 per cent.</p>

<p>"The consumer demand for Disney+ has exceeded our highest expectations. ...we are aware of the current user issues and are working to swiftly resolve them," Disney said in a statement.</p>

<p>Some users who tried to access the service were greeted by an image of "Mickey Mouse" on a blue screen, with a message asking them to exit the app and try again. Many others had trouble finding the Disney+ app in Apple's App Store.</p>

<p>It was not immediately clear how many users were affected by the outage.</p>

<p>"Not too surprised but @disneyplus looks like it's already falling over. On FireTV Stick can't load main page (Unable to connect to Disney+) and couldn't play The Mandalorian (some account issue)," user @pmhesse&nbsp;tweeted.</p>

<p>"Hopefully it's worked out by tomorrow's treadmill time."</p>

<p>"The Mandalorian," the latest in the "Star Wars" movie and TV franchise, is an eight-episode live-action series which stars "Game of Thrones" actor Pedro Pascal as a helmeted bounty hunter.</p>

<p>"While it's easy to focus on the temporary problems, there's no doubt that this also shows an enormous demand for Disney's services," said Clement Thibault, an analyst at financial markets platform Investing.com.</p>

<p>"Big launches often have their hiccups when consumers are fighting to be the first to have a given service."</p>

<p>Users who accessed Disney+ were upbeat about content from the Marvel superhero universe, the "Star Wars" galaxy, "Toy Story" creator Pixar Animation and the National Geographic.</p>

<p>"Today is the perfect day to just stay home all day on my couch in my PJ's binging all of my favorite Disney movies on #DisneyPlus," tweeted @JulieDwoskin.</p>


Walt Disney Co said demand for its much-anticipated streaming service, Disney+, was well above its expectations in a launch on Tuesday marred by complaints from users about glitches and connection problems.

Walt Disney Co said demand for its much-anticipated streaming service, Disney+, was well above its expectations in a launch on Tuesday marred by complaints from users about glitches and connection problems. Disney+ is relying on its extensive library of movies and TV shows as well as a new slate of content to take on market leader Netflix Inc and Apple TV+, Apple Inc's newly launched streaming service. Disney shares were up about 2 per cent, while Netflix was down 1 per cent. "The consumer demand for Disney+ has exceeded our highest expectations. ...we are aware of the current user issues and are working to swiftly resolve them," Disney said in a statement. Some users who tried to access the service were greeted by an image of "Mickey Mouse" on a blue screen, with a message asking them to exit the app and try again. Many others had trouble finding the Disney+ app in Apple's App Store. It was not immediately clear how many users were affected by the outage. "Not too surprised but @disneyplus looks like it's already falling over. On FireTV Stick can't load main page (Unable to connect to Disney+) and couldn't play The Mandalorian (some account issue)," user @pmhesse tweeted. "Hopefully it's worked out by tomorrow's treadmill time." "The Mandalorian," the latest in the "Star Wars" movie and TV franchise, is an eight-episode live-action series which stars "Game of Thrones" actor Pedro Pascal as a helmeted bounty hunter. "While it's easy to focus on the temporary problems, there's no doubt that this also shows an enormous demand for Disney's services," said Clement Thibault, an analyst at financial markets platform Investing.com. "Big launches often have their hiccups when consumers are fighting to be the first to have a given service." Users who accessed Disney+ were upbeat about content from the Marvel superhero universe, the "Star Wars" galaxy, "Toy Story" creator Pixar Animation and the National Geographic. "Today is the perfect day to just stay home all day on my couch in my PJ's binging all of my favorite Disney movies on #DisneyPlus," tweeted @JulieDwoskin.

Disney+ launch marred by glitches as demand overwhelms

<p>Walt Disney Co. on Thursday reported better-than-expected quarterly results, fueled by the release of blockbuster films "Aladdin" and "The Lion King" as it prepared for its new streaming television service.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disney-thaws-frozen-for-blockbuster-sequel-100m-plus-opening-expected-260487">Disney </a>profit in the recently ended quarter was $1.05 billion, down from $2.3 billion a year ago, on revenue that grew 34 per cent to $19.1 billion.</p>

<p>The slump in profits came as Disney absorbed key film and television operations of 21st Century Fox and geared up for its launch of the streaming service Disney+ that aims to compete globally against Netflix and others.</p>

<p>"We've spent the last few years completely transforming The Walt Disney Company to focus the resources and immense creativity across the entire company on delivering an extraordinary direct-to-consumer experience," said Disney chief executive Robert Iger.</p>

<p>"We're excited for the launch of Disney+ on November 12."</p>

<p>Iger said the company reached a deal for the service to be on Amazon's Fire TV platform, the latest distribution agreement for Disney+.</p>

<p>Disney shares were up more than five percent in after-market trading following release of the earnings figures.</p>

<p>Revenues in the past quarter were boosted by a 52 percent rise in Disney's studio operations with box office hits "The Lion King," "Toy Story 4" and "Aladdin" fueling gains.</p>

<p>The entertainment giant expects revenue in the current quarter to be boosted by the forthcoming release of a sequel to "Frozen" and the final installment of the "Star Wars" film saga.</p>

<p>It will thereafter take a "hiatus" from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/disney-unveils-star-wars-merchandise-at-britains-pinewood-studios-252305">"Star Wars" </a>box office films but has an array of spin-off shows planned exclusively for its streaming service.</p>

<p>Disney has become the biggest Hollywood player with the acquisition of studio and TV assets from Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox.</p>

<p>However, integrating Fox into Disney has cost more than expected and the newly added studios have brought in less money than hoped.</p>

<p>Disney saw smaller revenue gains in its cable and broadcasting operations as well as its theme park division.</p>

<p>Iger would not disclose details of pre-sales of Disney+ subscriptions, but said the price -- $6.99 monthly -- has met with "great enthusiasm" by consumers.</p>

<p>The Disney+ online streaming service will debut in the United States, Canada and the Netherlands before gradually expanding internationally in Europe then rolling out worldwide.</p>

<p>Its films and TV shows will be available, along with the library it acquired from 21st Century Fox. That includes the "Star Wars" and Marvel superhero franchises and ABC television content.</p>

<p>Disney+ will also combine offerings from powerhouse brands including Pixar, with content from Hulu and sports network ESPN.</p>

<p>Apple last week launched a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/appletv-debuts-streaming-tv-service-with-oprah-and-aniston-259285">streaming television service</a> that features a budding library of original shows starring big-name celebrities, aimed at winning over its gadget lovers at home and on the go.</p>

<p>The Apple TV+ on-demand streaming service launched in more than 100 countries at $4.99 per month.</p>

<p>Original Apple TV+ shows have so far been met with lukewarm early reviews, but the low subscription price and an offer of year-long memberships free with purchase of the company's devices was expected to encourage viewers to tune in.</p>

<p>Netflix, meanwhile, has budgeted $15 billion this year for original shows, on top of the billions it has devoted to exclusive productions in recent years.</p>

<p>Amazon, which has deep pockets thanks to its e-commerce and cloud services, has also poured cash into original shows for its Prime Video service.</p>

<p>This sets up a potential spending war among the major streaming players, according to analysts.</p>

<p>Even more competition looms on the horizon, with AT&amp;T's Warner Media to launch its "HBO Max" in early 2020 after reclaiming the rights from Netflix to stream its popular television comedy "Friends."</p>

<p>NBCUniversal's Peacock service is also launching next year.</p>


Walt Disney Co. on Thursday reported better-than-expected quarterly results, fueled by the release of blockbuster films "Aladdin" and "The Lion King" as it prepared for its new streaming television service.

Walt Disney Co. on Thursday reported better-than-expected quarterly results, fueled by the release of blockbuster films "Aladdin" and "The Lion King" as it prepared for its new streaming television service. Disney profit in the recently ended quarter was $1.05 billion, down from $2.3 billion a year ago, on revenue that grew 34 per cent to $19.1 billion. The slump in profits came as Disney absorbed key film and television operations of 21st Century Fox and geared up for its launch of the streaming service Disney+ that aims to compete globally against Netflix and others. "We've spent the last few years completely transforming The Walt Disney Company to focus the resources and immense creativity across the entire company on delivering an extraordinary direct-to-consumer experience," said Disney chief executive Robert Iger. "We're excited for the launch of Disney+ on November 12." Iger said the company reached a deal for the service to be on Amazon's Fire TV platform, the latest distribution agreement for Disney+. Disney shares were up more than five percent in after-market trading following release of the earnings figures. Revenues in the past quarter were boosted by a 52 percent rise in Disney's studio operations with box office hits "The Lion King," "Toy Story 4" and "Aladdin" fueling gains. The entertainment giant expects revenue in the current quarter to be boosted by the forthcoming release of a sequel to "Frozen" and the final installment of the "Star Wars" film saga. It will thereafter take a "hiatus" from "Star Wars" box office films but has an array of spin-off shows planned exclusively for its streaming service. Disney has become the biggest Hollywood player with the acquisition of studio and TV assets from Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox. However, integrating Fox into Disney has cost more than expected and the newly added studios have brought in less money than hoped. Disney saw smaller revenue gains in its cable and broadcasting operations as well as its theme park division. Iger would not disclose details of pre-sales of Disney+ subscriptions, but said the price -- $6.99 monthly -- has met with "great enthusiasm" by consumers. The Disney+ online streaming service will debut in the United States, Canada and the Netherlands before gradually expanding internationally in Europe then rolling out worldwide. Its films and TV shows will be available, along with the library it acquired from 21st Century Fox. That includes the "Star Wars" and Marvel superhero franchises and ABC television content. Disney+ will also combine offerings from powerhouse brands including Pixar, with content from Hulu and sports network ESPN. Apple last week launched a streaming television service that features a budding library of original shows starring big-name celebrities, aimed at winning over its gadget lovers at home and on the go. The Apple TV+ on-demand streaming service launched in more than 100 countries at $4.99 per month. Original Apple TV+ shows have so far been met with lukewarm early reviews, but the low subscription price and an offer of year-long memberships free with purchase of the company's devices was expected to encourage viewers to tune in. Netflix, meanwhile, has budgeted $15 billion this year for original shows, on top of the billions it has devoted to exclusive productions in recent years. Amazon, which has deep pockets thanks to its e-commerce and cloud services, has also poured cash into original shows for its Prime Video service. This sets up a potential spending war among the major streaming players, according to analysts. Even more competition looms on the horizon, with AT&T's Warner Media to launch its "HBO Max" in early 2020 after reclaiming the rights from Netflix to stream its popular television comedy "Friends." NBCUniversal's Peacock service is also launching next year.

Disney tops earnings estimates ahead of streaming launch

Five stars who changed the course of comedy on OTT Platforms in India

<p>Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer 'Gully Boy', India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards, walked home with the best film from India award in the regional finals at the Asian Academy Creative Awards ceremony.<br />
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Farhan Akhtar expressed happiness over the victory and congratulated the entire team in a tweet. "Gully Boy wins the best film from India in the regional finals of the Asian Academy Creative Awards. Congratulations team," he wrote.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GullyBoy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GullyBoy</a> wins best film from India in the regional finals of the Asian Academy Creative Awards. 😊👊🏼Congratulations team. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZoyaAkhtar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZoyaAkhtar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ritesh_sid?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ritesh_sid</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kagtireema?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kagtireema</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RanveerOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RanveerOfficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aliaa08?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aliaa08</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AsianAcademyCr1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AsianAcademyCr1</a></p>
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<p>The film draws inspiration from the lives of Mumbai street rappers Vivian Fernandes aka Divine and Naved Shaikh aka Naezy and revolves around the underground rap movement in India. In the flick, Ranveer and Siddhant Chaturvedi play budding street rappers Murad and MC Sher from the slums of Mumbai, while Alia essays the role of Safeena, an aspiring medical student in love with Murad.</p>

<p>'Gully Boy'&nbsp;also starred Kalki Koechlin, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Raaz in pivotal roles. Apart from the Zoya Akhtar-directorial film, 'Delhi Crime',&nbsp;also bagged several awards in various categories.<br />
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Actor Shefali Shah won Best Actor in a leading role award followed by Richie Mehta for Best Direction and Best Original Screenplay, Beverley Mills for Best Editing and Best Original Programme by a streaming service.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So so proud of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DelhiCrime?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DelhiCrime</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/_AdilHussain?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_AdilHussain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RasikaDugal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RasikaDugal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ActorJaya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ActorJaya</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Yashaswini__?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Yashaswini__</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rajeshtailang?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajeshtailang</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KaplanAaron?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KaplanAaron</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/florenc85935905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@florenc85935905</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NetflixIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NetflixIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AsianAcademyCr1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AsianAcademyCr1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RichieMehta?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RichieMehta</a><a href="https://twitter.com/TulseaTalent?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TulseaTalent</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsianAcademyCreativeAwards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsianAcademyCreativeAwards</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Awards?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Awards</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Actor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Actor</a> <a href="https://t.co/dDOeHS4PTf">pic.twitter.com/dDOeHS4PTf</a></p>
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<p>Shefali shared the good news with a list of the winners."So so proud of #DelhiCrime," she tweeted.<br />
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The Karavan Production series is based on the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case that took place in the neighborhood of Munirka, in South Delhi. The series follows the story in the aftermath of the gang rape, where Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) is tasked to find the culprits, responsible for the assaults and death of the female victim.</p>


Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer 'Gully Boy', India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards, walked home with the best film from India award in the regional finals at the Asian Academy Creative Awards ceremony.

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer 'Gully Boy', India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards, walked home with the best film from India award in the regional finals at the Asian Academy Creative Awards ceremony. Farhan Akhtar expressed happiness over the victory and congratulated the entire team in a tweet. "Gully Boy wins the best film from India in the regional finals of the Asian Academy Creative Awards. Congratulations team," he wrote. #GullyBoy wins best film from India in the regional finals of the Asian Academy Creative Awards. 😊👊🏼Congratulations team. #ZoyaAkhtar @ritesh_sid @kagtireema @RanveerOfficial @aliaa08 @AsianAcademyCr1 — Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) October 17, 2019 × The film draws inspiration from the lives of Mumbai street rappers Vivian Fernandes aka Divine and Naved Shaikh aka Naezy and revolves around the underground rap movement in India. In the flick, Ranveer and Siddhant Chaturvedi play budding street rappers Murad and MC Sher from the slums of Mumbai, while Alia essays the role of Safeena, an aspiring medical student in love with Murad. 'Gully Boy' also starred Kalki Koechlin, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Vijay Raaz in pivotal roles. Apart from the Zoya Akhtar-directorial film, 'Delhi Crime', also bagged several awards in various categories. Actor Shefali Shah won Best Actor in a leading role award followed by Richie Mehta for Best Direction and Best Original Screenplay, Beverley Mills for Best Editing and Best Original Programme by a streaming service. So so proud of #DelhiCrime @_AdilHussain @RasikaDugal @ActorJaya @Yashaswini__ @rajeshtailang @KaplanAaron @florenc85935905 @NetflixIndia @AsianAcademyCr1 @RichieMehta@TulseaTalent#AsianAcademyCreativeAwards #Awards #Actor pic.twitter.com/dDOeHS4PTf — Shefali Shah (@ShefaliShah_) October 17, 2019 × Shefali shared the good news with a list of the winners."So so proud of #DelhiCrime," she tweeted. The Karavan Production series is based on the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case that took place in the neighborhood of Munirka, in South Delhi. The series follows the story in the aftermath of the gang rape, where Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) is tasked to find the culprits, responsible for the assaults and death of the female victim.

'Gully Boy', 'Delhi Crime' win big at Asian Academy Creative Awards

<p>Martin Scorsese`s highly-anticipated new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-irishman-teaser-robert-deniro-and-al-pacino-come-together-in-this-martin-scorsese-film-239827">mob drama 'The Irishman'</a> may turn into a case of `catch it if you can` as far as traditional moviegoers are concerned.<br />
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Netflix Inc said on Tuesday the movie, starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino and already generating Oscar buzz, will get a limited 26-day release in independent US&nbsp;movie theatres starting in November before arriving on the streaming platform.&nbsp;<br />
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Netflix said it planned to keep the movie in theatres for an unspecified period beyond the streaming launch, however.&nbsp;<br />
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The announcement follows an impasse in negotiations for a more traditional movie rollout between Netflix and major theatre chains like AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc and Cineplex Inc , according to The Hollywood Reporter.&nbsp;<br />
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Movie theatre chains prefer an exclusive 90-day theatrical window before a film can appear elsewhere; Netflix wants to offer its films to subscribers sooner.&nbsp;<br />
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While the limited release starting Nov. 1 in independent movie theatres will not affect awards eligibility for 'The Irishman,' the decision reflects the tension between filmmakers, who like their work shown on big screens, and streaming services that have upended Hollywood`s traditional business models.</p>

<p>Scorsese, one of Hollywood`s most influential directors, did not respond to a request for comment on Tuesday.<br />
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But De Niro, who is also a producer, told Reuters earlier this year that he, Scorsese and other producers hoped 'The Irishman' would "have as much theatrical as possible."<br />
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Hollywood website Deadline on Tuesday reported that British art-house chain Picturehouse and European movie chain Vue will not screen the film due to the limited theatrical window.<br />
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The National Association of Theatre Owners, whose members include the largest movie theatre chains in the world, declined to comment on the Netflix announcement.<br />
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'The Irishman,' a saga of organised crime in America spanning several decades, chronicles the mysterious disappearance in 1975 of labour union boss Jimmy Hoffa, played by Pacino.<br />
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The film, which features costly "de-aging" technology as its protagonists move back and forth in time, will get its world premiere at the New York Film Festival on Sept. 27. Despite not having been seen, it already tops several U.S. critics lists as a likely Oscar best picture contender next year.<br />
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Netflix picked up 'The Irishman' from Viacom Inc`s Paramount Pictures in 2017 after ballooning costs. The film cost $159 million to produce, according to a source familiar with the situation.<br />
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Netflix`s limited theatrical release of 'The Irishman' is similar to that of Alfonso Cuaron`s black-and-white movie 'Roma,' which ran exclusively in theatres for 23 days. 'Roma' went on to win three Academy Awards in February but missed out on the coveted best picture prize.</p>


Martin Scorsese`s highly-anticipated new mob drama 'The Irishman' may turn into a case of `catch it if you can` as far as traditional moviegoers are concerned. Netflix Inc said on Tuesday the movie, starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino and already generating Oscar buzz, will get a limited 26-day release in independent US movie theatres starting in November before arriving on the streaming platform.

Martin Scorsese`s highly-anticipated new mob drama 'The Irishman' may turn into a case of `catch it if you can` as far as traditional moviegoers are concerned. Netflix Inc said on Tuesday the movie, starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino and already generating Oscar buzz, will get a limited 26-day release in independent US movie theatres starting in November before arriving on the streaming platform. Netflix said it planned to keep the movie in theatres for an unspecified period beyond the streaming launch, however. The announcement follows an impasse in negotiations for a more traditional movie rollout between Netflix and major theatre chains like AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc and Cineplex Inc , according to The Hollywood Reporter. Movie theatre chains prefer an exclusive 90-day theatrical window before a film can appear elsewhere; Netflix wants to offer its films to subscribers sooner. While the limited release starting Nov. 1 in independent movie theatres will not affect awards eligibility for 'The Irishman,' the decision reflects the tension between filmmakers, who like their work shown on big screens, and streaming services that have upended Hollywood`s traditional business models. Scorsese, one of Hollywood`s most influential directors, did not respond to a request for comment on Tuesday. But De Niro, who is also a producer, told Reuters earlier this year that he, Scorsese and other producers hoped 'The Irishman' would "have as much theatrical as possible." Hollywood website Deadline on Tuesday reported that British art-house chain Picturehouse and European movie chain Vue will not screen the film due to the limited theatrical window. The National Association of Theatre Owners, whose members include the largest movie theatre chains in the world, declined to comment on the Netflix announcement. 'The Irishman,' a saga of organised crime in America spanning several decades, chronicles the mysterious disappearance in 1975 of labour union boss Jimmy Hoffa, played by Pacino. The film, which features costly "de-aging" technology as its protagonists move back and forth in time, will get its world premiere at the New York Film Festival on Sept. 27. Despite not having been seen, it already tops several U.S. critics lists as a likely Oscar best picture contender next year. Netflix picked up 'The Irishman' from Viacom Inc`s Paramount Pictures in 2017 after ballooning costs. The film cost $159 million to produce, according to a source familiar with the situation. Netflix`s limited theatrical release of 'The Irishman' is similar to that of Alfonso Cuaron`s black-and-white movie 'Roma,' which ran exclusively in theatres for 23 days. 'Roma' went on to win three Academy Awards in February but missed out on the coveted best picture prize.

Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' to get 26-day run in theatres before Netflix

<p>Tapping into surging data consumption on smartphones, Netflix Inc on Wednesday said it would roll out a lower-priced mobile-only plan in India. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The video streaming pioneer said in March that it was testing a 250 rupee ($3.63) monthly subscription for mobile devices in India, where data plans are among the cheapest in the world.</p>

<p>"We believe this plan ... will be an effective way to introduce a larger number of people in India to Netflix and to further expand our business in a market where Pay TV ARPU is low," news agency Reuters stated quoting the company.</p>

<p>With the cheaper plan, Netflix is planning to fight cheaper offerings from rivals such as Amazon.com Inc's Prime Video and Hotstar, a video streaming platform owned by Walt Disney Co's India unit.</p>

<p>Netflix currently offers three monthly plans in India, priced between 500 rupees and 800 rupees.</p>

<p>In contrast, Hotstar, which also offers content from AT&amp;T Inc's HBO and streams live sports, charges 299 rupees per month. Amazon bundles its video and music streaming services with its Prime membership.</p>

<p>Netflix's announcement was part of its quarterly results, in which it reported lower-than-expected subscriber additions.</p>

<p>India figures prominently in Netflix Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings' global expansion plans and the company is investing heavily in creating blockbuster shows such as crime thriller "Sacred Games" and "Delhi Crime" with A-list Bollywood actors.</p>

<p>The second season of "Sacred Games" is set to release in August.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Reuters)</em></p>


Tapping into surging data consumption on smartphones, Netflix Inc on Wednesday said it would roll out a lower-priced mobile-only plan in India. The video streaming pioneer said in March that it was testing a 250 rupee ($3.

Tapping into surging data consumption on smartphones, Netflix Inc on Wednesday said it would roll out a lower-priced mobile-only plan in India. The video streaming pioneer said in March that it was testing a 250 rupee ($3.63) monthly subscription for mobile devices in India, where data plans are among the cheapest in the world. "We believe this plan ... will be an effective way to introduce a larger number of people in India to Netflix and to further expand our business in a market where Pay TV ARPU is low," news agency Reuters stated quoting the company. With the cheaper plan, Netflix is planning to fight cheaper offerings from rivals such as Amazon.com Inc's Prime Video and Hotstar, a video streaming platform owned by Walt Disney Co's India unit. Netflix currently offers three monthly plans in India, priced between 500 rupees and 800 rupees. In contrast, Hotstar, which also offers content from AT&T Inc's HBO and streams live sports, charges 299 rupees per month. Amazon bundles its video and music streaming services with its Prime membership. Netflix's announcement was part of its quarterly results, in which it reported lower-than-expected subscriber additions. India figures prominently in Netflix Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings' global expansion plans and the company is investing heavily in creating blockbuster shows such as crime thriller "Sacred Games" and "Delhi Crime" with A-list Bollywood actors. The second season of "Sacred Games" is set to release in August. (With inputs from Reuters)

Netflix to introduce cheaper mobile-only plan in India to take on rivals 

<p>Netflix Inc said on Wednesday it would roll out a lower-priced mobile-only plan in India within the next three months to tap into a price-sensitive market at a time the streaming company is losing customers in its home turf.</p>

<p>India is among the last big growth markets for the company, where it faces competition from Amazon.com Inc's Prime Video and Hotstar, a video streaming platform owned by Walt Disney Co's India unit.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-and-netflix-tipped-to-sweep-emmy-nominations-236401&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj6qv3Km77jAhWUjeYKHSlxBmwQFjABegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Lm1Zz_htOed5vy4tEub9Y">Netflix</a> lost US streaming customers for the first time in eight years on Wednesday, when it posted quarterly results. It also missed targets for new subscribers overseas.</p>

<p>"India is a mobile-first nation, where many first-time users are experiencing the internet on their phones. In such a scenario, a mobile-only package makes sense to target new users," said Tarun Pathak, an analyst at Counterpoint Research.</p>

<p>The creator of "Stranger Things" and "The Crown" said in March that it was testing a 250-rupee ($3.63) monthly subscription for mobile devices in India, where data plans are among the cheapest in the world.</p>

<p>The country figures prominently in Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings' global expansion plans.</p>

<p>"We believe this plan, which will launch in the third quarter, will be an effective way to introduce a larger number of people in India to Netflix and to further expand our business," the company said in a letter to investors released late on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Netflix currently offers three monthly plans in India, priced between 500 rupees ($7.27) and 800 rupees $11.63).</p>

<p>It has created a niche following in the country by launching local original shows like the thriller "Sacred Games" and dystopian tale "Leila", which feature popular Bollywood actors.</p>

<p>The second season of "Sacred Games" is set to release in August.</p>

<p>In contrast, Hotstar, which also offers content from AT&amp;T Inc's HBO and also streams live sports, charges 299 rupees ($4.35) per month. Amazon bundles its video and music streaming services with its Prime membership.</p>

<p>"We've been seeing nice steady increases in engagement with our Indian viewers that we think we can keep building on. Growth in that country is a marathon, so we're in it for the long haul," Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said.</p>


Netflix Inc said on Wednesday it would roll out a lower-priced mobile-only plan in India within the next three months to tap into a price-sensitive market at a time the streaming company is losing customers in its home turf.

Netflix Inc said on Wednesday it would roll out a lower-priced mobile-only plan in India within the next three months to tap into a price-sensitive market at a time the streaming company is losing customers in its home turf. India is among the last big growth markets for the company, where it faces competition from Amazon.com Inc's Prime Video and Hotstar, a video streaming platform owned by Walt Disney Co's India unit. Netflix lost US streaming customers for the first time in eight years on Wednesday, when it posted quarterly results. It also missed targets for new subscribers overseas. "India is a mobile-first nation, where many first-time users are experiencing the internet on their phones. In such a scenario, a mobile-only package makes sense to target new users," said Tarun Pathak, an analyst at Counterpoint Research. The creator of "Stranger Things" and "The Crown" said in March that it was testing a 250-rupee ($3.63) monthly subscription for mobile devices in India, where data plans are among the cheapest in the world. The country figures prominently in Chief Executive Officer Reed Hastings' global expansion plans. "We believe this plan, which will launch in the third quarter, will be an effective way to introduce a larger number of people in India to Netflix and to further expand our business," the company said in a letter to investors released late on Wednesday. Netflix currently offers three monthly plans in India, priced between 500 rupees ($7.27) and 800 rupees $11.63). It has created a niche following in the country by launching local original shows like the thriller "Sacred Games" and dystopian tale "Leila", which feature popular Bollywood actors. The second season of "Sacred Games" is set to release in August. In contrast, Hotstar, which also offers content from AT&T Inc's HBO and also streams live sports, charges 299 rupees ($4.35) per month. Amazon bundles its video and music streaming services with its Prime membership. "We've been seeing nice steady increases in engagement with our Indian viewers that we think we can keep building on. Growth in that country is a marathon, so we're in it for the long haul," Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said.

Netflix to roll out cheaper mobile-only plan for India

<p>Global shares slipped on Thursday on growing signs that a trade dispute between the United States and China was taking a toll on corporate earnings, with nerves spreading from Wall Street through Asia to European markets.</p>

<p>MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 47 countries, fell 0.2% to its lowest in nine days, while the Euro STOXX 600 slipped 0.5% to its lowest in almost three weeks.</p>

<p>The earnings season, kicking off this week brought bad signs as rail freight giant CSX Corp, cut its revenue forecast as it warned of the impact of the US-China trade war, pushing down Wall Street indexes on Wednesday.</p>

<p>In Europe, too, earnings were top of the agenda. Tech stocks led the slide as software firm SAP, Europe's most valuable tech stock by market cap, reported poor results, also flagging the impact of the US-China trade war.</p>

<p>With nerves already on edge over when face-to-face talks between the United States and China will resume, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday maintained pressure on Beijing with a threat to put tariffs on another $325 billion of Chinese goods.</p>

<p>Investors also cited a report that progress toward a US-China trade deal has stalled as the Trump administration works out how to address Beijing's demands that it ease restrictions on Huawei Technologies.</p>

<p>"It's still about the US and China dispute," Christophe Barraud, chief economist and strategist at Market Securities. "The trade war is creating uncertainty, weighed on capEx, and clearly on trade flows."</p>

<p>"There are also problems with guidance, especially in the transportation sector. The fact is that one of the key stories of this year is global trade flows contraction," he said.</p>

<p>Adding to the concerns over corporate health, Netflix shed US subscribers for the first time in 8 years, sending shares falling over 10% after the close of the market.</p>

<p>Compounding the trade concerns were concerning signs for the economy emerging from Japan to the United States.</p>

<p>Japan's exports slumped yet again, falling 6.7% in June, while manufacturers' confidence fell to a three-year low in July on the back of the trade tensions and slowing China's growth.</p>

<p>US housebuilding fell in June for a second consecutive month, with building permits also falling, in a possible sign of more trouble ahead for the housing market.</p>

<p>The earnings anxiety and macro data boosted demand for safe-haven assets, with yields on benchmark 10-year and 30-year US Treasuries climbing overnight.</p>

<p>Eurozone government bond yields slipped back towards record lows on Thursday as economic indicators and corporate earnings deepened gloom on the global economy and increased bets on interest-rate cuts by major central banks.</p>

<p>Amid the gloomy outlook, bets for further monetary policy easing from major central banks have grown, with speculation on whether the US Federal Reserve will be cut by 25 basis points or 50 basis points in July.</p>

<p>While markets take comfort from central banks' willingness to support growth, said Sunil Krishnan, head of multi-asset funds at Aviva Investors, there were concerns for equity markets that have rallied on the back of stimulus expectations.</p>

<p>The weak start to the Q2 earnings season may spill over into the outlook for the remainder of the year, threatening equity markets' stellar rally this year.</p>

<p>"We are probably in the middle of analysts downgrading Q3 company earnings expectations," he said.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan lost 0.3%, with Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei tumbling 2.0%, its biggest one-day fall in four months.</p>

<p><strong>POUND TO PARITY?</strong></p>

<p>In currencies, the dollar edged lower against its rivals on the softer US&nbsp;Treasury yields, with investors focusing their attention on the Fed's meeting next week.</p>

<p>Against a basket of its rivals, the dollar edged 0.1% lower to 97.195.</p>

<p>Sterling was a shade higher at $1.244, off its lowest since April 2017 touched on Wednesday amid growing risks of Britain leaving the European Union in a no-deal Brexit.</p>

<p>Major British banks, such as HSBC, are already talking of the possibility of the pound breaching post-Brexit referendum lows of $1.149, with some asking whether the pound is headed for parity against both the dollar and the euro.</p>

<p>Oil prices were mixed, with US&nbsp;crude extending losses after data showed U.S. stockpiles of gasoline and other products rising sharply last week, suggesting weak demand.</p>

<p>Brent crude futures were up 6 cents, or 0.1%, at $63.71 a barrel by 0755 GMT. They fell by 1.1% on Wednesday.</p>


Global shares slipped on Thursday on growing signs that a trade dispute between the United States and China was taking a toll on corporate earnings, with nerves spreading from Wall Street through Asia to European markets.

Global shares slipped on Thursday on growing signs that a trade dispute between the United States and China was taking a toll on corporate earnings, with nerves spreading from Wall Street through Asia to European markets. MSCI world equity index, which tracks shares in 47 countries, fell 0.2% to its lowest in nine days, while the Euro STOXX 600 slipped 0.5% to its lowest in almost three weeks. The earnings season, kicking off this week brought bad signs as rail freight giant CSX Corp, cut its revenue forecast as it warned of the impact of the US-China trade war, pushing down Wall Street indexes on Wednesday. In Europe, too, earnings were top of the agenda. Tech stocks led the slide as software firm SAP, Europe's most valuable tech stock by market cap, reported poor results, also flagging the impact of the US-China trade war. With nerves already on edge over when face-to-face talks between the United States and China will resume, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday maintained pressure on Beijing with a threat to put tariffs on another $325 billion of Chinese goods. Investors also cited a report that progress toward a US-China trade deal has stalled as the Trump administration works out how to address Beijing's demands that it ease restrictions on Huawei Technologies. "It's still about the US and China dispute," Christophe Barraud, chief economist and strategist at Market Securities. "The trade war is creating uncertainty, weighed on capEx, and clearly on trade flows." "There are also problems with guidance, especially in the transportation sector. The fact is that one of the key stories of this year is global trade flows contraction," he said. Adding to the concerns over corporate health, Netflix shed US subscribers for the first time in 8 years, sending shares falling over 10% after the close of the market. Compounding the trade concerns were concerning signs for the economy emerging from Japan to the United States. Japan's exports slumped yet again, falling 6.7% in June, while manufacturers' confidence fell to a three-year low in July on the back of the trade tensions and slowing China's growth. US housebuilding fell in June for a second consecutive month, with building permits also falling, in a possible sign of more trouble ahead for the housing market. The earnings anxiety and macro data boosted demand for safe-haven assets, with yields on benchmark 10-year and 30-year US Treasuries climbing overnight. Eurozone government bond yields slipped back towards record lows on Thursday as economic indicators and corporate earnings deepened gloom on the global economy and increased bets on interest-rate cuts by major central banks. Amid the gloomy outlook, bets for further monetary policy easing from major central banks have grown, with speculation on whether the US Federal Reserve will be cut by 25 basis points or 50 basis points in July. While markets take comfort from central banks' willingness to support growth, said Sunil Krishnan, head of multi-asset funds at Aviva Investors, there were concerns for equity markets that have rallied on the back of stimulus expectations. The weak start to the Q2 earnings season may spill over into the outlook for the remainder of the year, threatening equity markets' stellar rally this year. "We are probably in the middle of analysts downgrading Q3 company earnings expectations," he said. Earlier in the day, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan lost 0.3%, with Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei tumbling 2.0%, its biggest one-day fall in four months. POUND TO PARITY? In currencies, the dollar edged lower against its rivals on the softer US Treasury yields, with investors focusing their attention on the Fed's meeting next week. Against a basket of its rivals, the dollar edged 0.1% lower to 97.195. Sterling was a shade higher at $1.244, off its lowest since April 2017 touched on Wednesday amid growing risks of Britain leaving the European Union in a no-deal Brexit. Major British banks, such as HSBC, are already talking of the possibility of the pound breaching post-Brexit referendum lows of $1.149, with some asking whether the pound is headed for parity against both the dollar and the euro. Oil prices were mixed, with US crude extending losses after data showed U.S. stockpiles of gasoline and other products rising sharply last week, suggesting weak demand. Brent crude futures were up 6 cents, or 0.1%, at $63.71 a barrel by 0755 GMT. They fell by 1.1% on Wednesday.

Global Markets: Stocks slide as US-China trade war takes toll on earnings

<p>US&nbsp;reruns of the popular television sitcom 'Friends'&nbsp;will move in 2020 from Netflix Inc to a new streaming service from AT&amp;T Inc's WarnerMedia called HBO Max, WarnerMedia announced on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The service will offer more than a dozen original shows and movies from stars including Reese Witherspoon and Anna Kendrick, plus programming from AT&amp;T-owned networks such as HBO and TBS and classics from the Warner Bros film and TV library.</p>

<p>HBO Max is scheduled to launch next spring with 10,000 hours of programming, WarnerMedia said in a statement.</p>

<p>It will compete with Netflix, Walt Disney Co's upcoming Disney+ streaming service, and other digital subscription options as traditional media companies seek to attract online viewers.</p>

<p>'Friends,'&nbsp;a TV hit in the 1990s, was the second-most-watched show on Netflix in the United States when measured by minutes streamed, according to Nielsen data for 2018.</p>

<p>The most-viewed Netflix show was workplace comedy 'The Office,'&nbsp;which will switch from Netflix to a planned digital offering from Comcast Corp's NBCUniversal in 2021.</p>

<p>Netflix, in a comment on Twitter, said it was "sorry to see 'Friends' go" at the beginning of 2020. "Thanks for the memories, gang," the company said.</p>

<p>Original programming on HBO Max will include two movies from Witherspoon's production company and four from Greg Berlanti, producer of 'Riverdale'&nbsp;on the CW. Kendrick will star in a romantic comedy anthology series called 'Love Life.'</p>

<p>A subscription price for HBO Max was not announced.</p>


US reruns of the popular television sitcom 'Friends' will move in 2020 from Netflix Inc to a new streaming service from AT&T Inc's WarnerMedia called HBO Max, WarnerMedia announced on Tuesday.

US reruns of the popular television sitcom 'Friends' will move in 2020 from Netflix Inc to a new streaming service from AT&T Inc's WarnerMedia called HBO Max, WarnerMedia announced on Tuesday. The service will offer more than a dozen original shows and movies from stars including Reese Witherspoon and Anna Kendrick, plus programming from AT&T-owned networks such as HBO and TBS and classics from the Warner Bros film and TV library. HBO Max is scheduled to launch next spring with 10,000 hours of programming, WarnerMedia said in a statement. It will compete with Netflix, Walt Disney Co's upcoming Disney+ streaming service, and other digital subscription options as traditional media companies seek to attract online viewers. 'Friends,' a TV hit in the 1990s, was the second-most-watched show on Netflix in the United States when measured by minutes streamed, according to Nielsen data for 2018. The most-viewed Netflix show was workplace comedy 'The Office,' which will switch from Netflix to a planned digital offering from Comcast Corp's NBCUniversal in 2021. Netflix, in a comment on Twitter, said it was "sorry to see 'Friends' go" at the beginning of 2020. "Thanks for the memories, gang," the company said. Original programming on HBO Max will include two movies from Witherspoon's production company and four from Greg Berlanti, producer of 'Riverdale' on the CW. Kendrick will star in a romantic comedy anthology series called 'Love Life.' A subscription price for HBO Max was not announced.

'Friends' to leave Netflix in 2020 for new HBO Max streaming service

<p>Returning to acting after over a decade, Jamie Lynn Spears has joined the cast of the Netflix series 'Sweet Magnolias', which based on the Sherryl Woods novel series.<br />
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The mother of two will play Noreen Fitzgibbons, "a young woman who is determined to build a new life for herself after a series of bad choices," Netflix announced in a tweet on Monday.</p>

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<p>While Monica Potter, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley star in the leading roles, the series will also feature Chris Klein and Justin Bruening.<br />
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Last year, the actress made an appearance on 'Double Dare'&nbsp;with her 11-year-old daughter.<br />
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Known for appearing in the network's 'All That series'&nbsp;from 2002 to 2004, the actress was last seen in Nickelodeon's 'Zoey 101'&nbsp;from 2005 to 2008.&nbsp;</p>


Returning to acting after over a decade, Jamie Lynn Spears has joined the cast of the Netflix series 'Sweet Magnolias', which based on the Sherryl Woods novel series.

Returning to acting after over a decade, Jamie Lynn Spears has joined the cast of the Netflix series 'Sweet Magnolias', which based on the Sherryl Woods novel series. The mother of two will play Noreen Fitzgibbons, "a young woman who is determined to build a new life for herself after a series of bad choices," Netflix announced in a tweet on Monday. .@jamielynnspears has joined the cast of #SweetMagnolias, a new series based on the book series by Sherryl Woods. Spears will play Noreen Fitzgibbons, a young woman who is determined to build a new life for herself after a series of bad choices pic.twitter.com/bNnXgYqLET — See What's Next (@seewhatsnext) July 1, 2019 × "Mama`s going back to work y'all. Can't wait for y'all to meet 'Noreen'!! I fell in love with this story, and so excited I get to be a part of telling it #SweetMagnolias," Spears also tweeted. Mama’s going back to work y’all 🎬🎥Can’t wait for y’all to meet “Noreen”!! I fell in love with this story, and so excited I get to be a part of telling it ❤️❤️ #SweetMagnolias https://t.co/HGWlrpQeiM — Jamie Lynn Spears (@jamielynnspears) July 1, 2019 × While Monica Potter, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley star in the leading roles, the series will also feature Chris Klein and Justin Bruening. Last year, the actress made an appearance on 'Double Dare' with her 11-year-old daughter. Known for appearing in the network's 'All That series' from 2002 to 2004, the actress was last seen in Nickelodeon's 'Zoey 101' from 2005 to 2008.

Jamie Lynn Spears returns to acting with Netflix's 'Sweet Magnolias'

Expect a more artistic, frightening and mature "Stranger Things," when the Netflix sci-fi horror drama returns for a third season 4 July. Set in 1985, the new season addresses questions raised in the season-two finale: Is the gate really closed? If so, are the demons sealed out, or in? And what about the relationship between Eleven and Mike?

'Stranger Things' cast promises a more artistic, scary, mature season three

Cast members of Netflix's sci-fi horror hit "Stranger Things" reflected on the season-two finale ahead of the show's season three premiere. Actor Joe Keery, who plays Steve, remembered the biggest question he had after reading the season-two finale script.

'Stranger Things' stars reflect on season-two finale's burning questions

<p>Walt Disney Co said on Tuesday it had hired a top executive in Netflix Inc's original film division, Matt Brodlie, to lead international content development for its upcoming family-oriented streaming service called Disney+.</p>

<p>As director of the original film at Netflix, Brodlie was responsible for films including 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before'&nbsp;and 'Ibiza.'</p>

<p>He also acquired award-winning movies 'Roma'&nbsp;and 'Mudbound'&nbsp;for Netflix. 'Roma'&nbsp;won three Academy Awards.</p>

<p>In his new role at Disney, Brodlie will determine what content needs to be produced or acquired for Disney+ customers outside of the United States, according to a statement from the company.</p>

<p>In recent years, Netflix had been luring away high-profile executives from rivals and was earlier sued by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp for poaching employees as it built an audience of nearly 149 million global customers.</p>

<p>Disney unveiled details of Disney+, an ad-free monthly subscription streaming service, in April and priced it at $7 monthly or $70 annually with a slate of new and classic TV shows and movies from some of the most popular entertainment franchises.</p>

<p>Disney+ is set to launch on November&nbsp;12.</p>


Walt Disney Co said on Tuesday it had hired a top executive in Netflix Inc's original film division, Matt Brodlie, to lead international content development for its upcoming family-oriented streaming service called Disney+.

Walt Disney Co said on Tuesday it had hired a top executive in Netflix Inc's original film division, Matt Brodlie, to lead international content development for its upcoming family-oriented streaming service called Disney+. As director of the original film at Netflix, Brodlie was responsible for films including 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' and 'Ibiza.' He also acquired award-winning movies 'Roma' and 'Mudbound' for Netflix. 'Roma' won three Academy Awards. In his new role at Disney, Brodlie will determine what content needs to be produced or acquired for Disney+ customers outside of the United States, according to a statement from the company. In recent years, Netflix had been luring away high-profile executives from rivals and was earlier sued by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp for poaching employees as it built an audience of nearly 149 million global customers. Disney unveiled details of Disney+, an ad-free monthly subscription streaming service, in April and priced it at $7 monthly or $70 annually with a slate of new and classic TV shows and movies from some of the most popular entertainment franchises. Disney+ is set to launch on November 12.

Disney poaches Netflix film executive for streaming service

<p>Comcast Corp`s NBCUniversal will pull popular workplace comedy 'The Office'&nbsp;from Netflix Inc in the United States in 2021 and make the show available on its own streaming service, the company said on Tuesday.<br />
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'The Office'&nbsp;is the No. 1 series on subscription video-on-demand services such as Netflix when measured by the number of minutes streamed, according to a statement from NBCU. The show was streamed for more than 52 billion minutes in 2018, twice as many as the next-viewed programme, NBCU said.<br />
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Netflix has not publicly released viewership data for 'The Office,'&nbsp;which ran for nine seasons on the NBC broadcast network from 2005 to 2013 and generated 200 episodes. The show was an American remake of a British comedy and starred Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski and others.<br />
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NBCU is following other media companies such as Disney that have decided to stop licensing programming to Netflix in order to build competing digital services of their own.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new streaming service from NBCU is set to launch in 2020 with a library of film and TV franchises plus original content. Unlike Netflix, the NBCU service will include advertising.<br />
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"We`re sad that NBC has decided to take `The Office` back for its own streaming platform," a Netflix spokesman said, "but members can binge watch the show to their hearts content, ad-free, on Netflix until January 2021, plus the many other great TV series we`ve got coming."&nbsp;</p>


Comcast Corp`s NBCUniversal will pull popular workplace comedy 'The Office' from Netflix Inc in the United States in 2021 and make the show available on its own streaming service, the company said on Tuesday.

Comcast Corp`s NBCUniversal will pull popular workplace comedy 'The Office' from Netflix Inc in the United States in 2021 and make the show available on its own streaming service, the company said on Tuesday. 'The Office' is the No. 1 series on subscription video-on-demand services such as Netflix when measured by the number of minutes streamed, according to a statement from NBCU. The show was streamed for more than 52 billion minutes in 2018, twice as many as the next-viewed programme, NBCU said. Netflix has not publicly released viewership data for 'The Office,' which ran for nine seasons on the NBC broadcast network from 2005 to 2013 and generated 200 episodes. The show was an American remake of a British comedy and starred Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski and others. NBCU is following other media companies such as Disney that have decided to stop licensing programming to Netflix in order to build competing digital services of their own. The new streaming service from NBCU is set to launch in 2020 with a library of film and TV franchises plus original content. Unlike Netflix, the NBCU service will include advertising. "We`re sad that NBC has decided to take `The Office` back for its own streaming platform," a Netflix spokesman said, "but members can binge watch the show to their hearts content, ad-free, on Netflix until January 2021, plus the many other great TV series we`ve got coming."

'The Office' to leave Netflix in 2021, head to NBCU streaming service

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