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Netflix’s latest political thriller, Zero Day, is one of the most star-studded small-screen ventures released this year, chock-full of A-list actors. Setting aside the narrative, which is intriguing enough to keep the viewers hooked anyway, the sheer star power is bound to make you binge the whole series in one go irrespective of whether you like political thrillers or not. Zero Day focuses on the aftermath of a cyberterrorism incident, which leads to the creation of a special commission with the power to negate people’s right to freedom. Abuse of such power to suppress opposing voices raises concerns about the rise of fascistic tendencies, a fear that manifests itself when the truth is finally revealed about the attack being orchestrated by the very elected officials entrusted to serve the people themselves. Needless to say, a gripping narrative such as this needs backing up with strong acting, and the...

In Zero Day (2025), a gripping political thriller set in the United States, an unprecedented event shakes the nation—every electronic system across America shuts down for exactly one minute. The sudden blackout sparks widespread alarm, with even the CIA baffled by its origin and unable to devise an immediate response.

Amid rising uncertainty, President Mitchell takes decisive action, forming a special investigative committee to uncover the truth behind the ‘Zero Day’ attacks. To lead this crucial mission, she turns to former President George Mullen—a respected figure whose leadership still commands public trust. Though retired, Mullen reluctantly steps back into the political arena, determined to unravel the mystery. As the investigation unfolds, he encounters relentless obstacles, forcing him to navigate a complex web of deception and danger in pursuit of the perpetrators.

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Zero Day (2025) Episode 1 Recap:

The episode opens with former President George Mullen in a...

Quick Links Ranger's Apprentice Is Confirmed Who Is Making The Ranger's Apprentice Movie? Ranger's Apprentice Story Ranger's Apprentice: Further News & Info

The long-running YA fantasy novel series Ranger's Apprentice is finally getting an adaptation and the movie is already coming along with exciting updates. The Ranger's Apprentice series was penned by Australian author John Flanagan, and follows young Will who is an apprentice to the King's Rangers who learns the necessary skills to protect the kingdom of Araluen from various threats. Stretching across 17 main books and numerous short stories and novellas, Flanagan crafted a bona fide fantasy universe that has been read by millions around the globe.

Young adult books have been a promising wellspring of material for Hollywood since movies like the Harry Potter series set box office records in the early 2000s, and studios have long searched for their next big franchise. Young adult fantasy series like The Chronicles of Narnia,...

The Ranger's Apprentice will likely be split into 6 films, most of them adapting two books to preserve story arcs and maintain narrative cohesion. The movie series must strike a balance between fidelity to the source material and originality to appeal to fans and newcomers alike. The final film, The Royal Ranger, will tie up loose ends, potentially incorporating flashbacks and short stories for a satisfying conclusion.

The Ranger's Apprentice is a sprawling 12-book series by Australian author John Flanagan, and the upcoming film adaptations of the novels will most likely split the books into six movies. The Ranger's Apprentice is an internationally acclaimed series, and it has a chance to become the next young adult book series to become a successful movie franchise. The Ranger's Apprentice movie is expected to cover the first two novels in the series, but how the rest of the series will be split up remains to be seen.

After two decades, the popular fantasy series The Ranger's Apprentice is finally getting a long-awaited film adaptation, potentially becoming the next big YA franchise. The Ranger's Apprentice books, written by John Flanagan, have been incredibly successful, with the series selling millions of copies and earning the author a spot on the New York Times bestselling list. The first film will cover the first two novels in the series, The Ruins of Gorlan and The Burning Bridge, and if successful, could pave the way for a larger franchise to fill the current void in major YA film adaptations.

The popular fantasy series The Ranger’s Apprentice is set to get a movie adaptation. The young adult novel series first kicked off in 2004 with the book The Ruins of Gorlan. The series is penned by author John Flanagan and now includes 19 books in the series.

As reported by Deadline, The Ranger’s...

The bestselling YA series The Ranger's Apprentice is coming to the big screen. Skydance has acquired the rights to the long-running fantasy series, and Hidden Figures director, Ted Melfi, is attached to direct. Deadline reports that Melfi will write, direct, and produce the first film in what Skydance hopes will become a successful franchise. The first film will be based on The Ruins of Gorlan and The Burning Bridge, the first two books of writer John Flanagan's expansive fantasy series.

Exclusive: Skydance has taken on the challenge of turning the bestselling YA fantasy novel series Ranger’s Apprentice into a live action film, with the hope it can become a franchise. Skydance has gotten control of the John Flanagan book series, and has closed a big deal with Hidden Figures helmer Ted Melfi to adapt, direct, and produce the film. Kim Quinn will also be producer.

Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger will produce alongside Melfi and Quinn. Flanagan will be executive producer, and Matt Grimm will oversee for Skydance.

I’ve heard that Melfi has made a deal worth high 7-figures if the movie gets made. His task will be to take the first two volumes – The Ruins of Gorlan & The Burning Bridge – and get a franchise off the ground that focuses on an orphan named Will who becomes an apprentice to a group of mysterious protectors known as the Rangers.

Lion Forge Entertainment and Penguin Young Readers have struck a new TV and film development pact to produce adaptations of several children’s books.

The deal will allow the entertainment company to develop and adapt a slate of titles from the division of Penguin Random House — and one of the industry’s leading children’s book publishers — into animated and/or live action properties. Titles currently selected for development span readership ages three to 12 and come from Penguin Workshop, Grosset & Dunlap and Viking.

“The creative team at Penguin Young Readers are as passionate about storytelling and world-building as we are at Lion Forge,” said Lion Forge Entertainment president and chief content officer Stephanie Sperber. “Their publishing list aligns perfectly with the content we bring to market, and we are eager to develop these books for kids and family audiences globally.”

That list initially includes Brian McCann’s Wannabe Farms, Tyler Knott Gregson...

A+E Networks has rejigged its structure in Asia, with its regional chief leaving as a result.

The new structure will see Youngsun Soh promoted to Senior Vice President and Managing Director of A+E Korea and John Flanagan to Senior Vice President and Managing Director of A+E Japan & Southeast Asia.

A+E Asia Managing Director Saugato “Shoggy” Banerjee will leave the business on September 30 following the restructure.

“We are extremely grateful for Shoggy’s entrepreneurial efforts over the years, which helped create so many achievements in our linear businesses in Southeast Asia,” said Steve MacDonald, President, Global Licensing & International. “He was integral to the launch of our multi-faceted media business in Korea and the re-invention of our business in Japan. His many accomplishments at A+E leave us in great stead to pursue our vision to expand A+E Networks’ footprint even further throughout the region.”

Seoul-based Soh is...

A+E Networks has promoted Youngsun Soh to senior VP and MD of A+E Korea, and John Flanagan to senior VP and MD of A+E Japan & Southeast Asia.

Saugato “Shoggy” Banerjee, who currently serves as MD of A+E Asia, is leaving the company from Sept. 30.

The moves, intended to bolster operations in Asia, were announced Monday by Patrick Vien, group MD, A+E International and Steve MacDonald, president, global licensing & international.

Based in Seoul, and reporting to Vien, Soh will continue to lead the growth of A+E’s business in Korea. She has led the unit since joining the company in 2017 as Gm and oversaw the launch of History and Lifetime linear channels.

A+E Korea has since expanded as a producer of unscripted and scripted content in Korea across formats and media. Titles have included scripted shows Backstreet Rookie, Dramaworld, and Woori the Virgin, and digital hit,...

The Hollywood studios and other international producers that were hoping to take advantage of the Federal Government’s $140 million Location Incentive Program over the next few years may well be disappointed.

The fund runs until June 30 2023 – but only $18 million remains to be allocated. The figure was revealed by Dr Stephen Arnott, First Assistant Secretary, Arts, at a Senate Estimates hearing in Canberra earlier this week.

Dr Arnott told Greens Senator Hanson-Young: “As of now, $122 million has been committed, so that leaves $18 million uncommitted.”

The Senator then asked: “Just to be clear, unless we put some more money in, we’ve got $18 million to spend until 2022-23?”

Dr Arnott: “Yes.”

Last week the Government announced it’s allocating $30 million from the program to Dick Cook Studios Australia’s planned fantasy features Ranger’s Apprentice and The Alchemyst.

American Bruce Hendricks will produce Ranger’s Apprentice, based on the series of novels by Australian John Flanagan,...

Artist sketch of Dockland Studios’ new sound stage.

In a dual boost for the Victorian screen industry, Dick Cook Studios (Dcs) will shoot two big budgeted movies at Docklands Studios as the facility unveiled plans to build a sixth sound stage costing $46 million.

The production company founded by the former chairman of Walt Disney Studios will set up its Australian base at the lot, headed by Melbourne-born Kate McLean.

A former vice president, office of the CEO to Bob Iger and senior director of the business development group at the Walt Disney Company, McLean will oversee creative content, production, business strategy and operational plans for Dcs Australia. She will start recruiting full-time staff early next year with the aim to build towards 25 personnel.

In Melbourne for the announcement with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Paul Fletcher, Federal Minister for the Communications, Cyber Safety and Arts, Cook said Dcs Australia is...

Ranger’s Apprentice, The Alchemyst based on books.

Dick Cook, the former chairman of Walt Disney Studios, has struck a deal to establish the Asia Pacific headquarters of Dick Cook Studios at Melbourne and announced two projects that authorities said would inject A$200m (Usd $137m) into the state of Victoria.

At the same time it emerged that Docklands Studios Melbourne is to build a new “super stage” at its facility that is expected to be ready by late 2021. Construction will not affect work at the other five sound stages and filming will continue into 2020 on Apple TV+ show Shantaram,...