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Director Sean Ellis has had an unusual career; if it seems like his fellow Brits, David Mackenzie and Kevin Macdonald have been genre-agnostic, Ellis has taken things a step farther. He remains best known for the deeply affecting drama Metro Manila, which is essentially a foreign-language film. But a few years ago, he tried his hand at horror. He directed the werewolf movie The Cursed, starring Kelly Reilly and Boyd Holbrook, and while the film didn't make much of a dent at the box office, it's climbing up the streaming ranks following its Netflix debut.

According to FlixPatrol, The Cursed was the sixth-most-popular film on Netflix in the United States on July 20, beating the likes of Brick, Penguins of Madagascar, Despicable Me 4, and The Old Guard 2. That's quite a diverse slate of titles for any film to outperform, let alone one that barely got a theatrical release despite being designed for one.

John Malkovich has been cut from The Fantastic Four: First Steps.The 71-year-old actor was set to appear in the new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) blockbuster as villain Ivan Kragoff/Red Ghost but director Matt Shakman has revealed that his scenes didn't make the final cut as they didn't fit in with the story – which features Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn as the heroic ensemble.In an interview with Variety, the filmmaker said: "There were a lot of things that ultimately ended up hitting the cutting room floor."When we were building a '60s retro-future world, introducing all of these villains, introducing these four main characters as a group, as well as individually, introducing the idea of a child – there was a lot of stuff to balance in this movie and some things had to go ultimately in terms of shaping the film for its final version.

The sensation that is “KPop Demon Hunters” is showing no signs of slowing down — in its third full week of release on Netflix, the animated film jumped to the No. 1 slot once again with 24.2 million views. That’s as many views as the film got in its first week of release, showing that subscribers are catching on to the viral hit as its soundtrack dominates the Billboard charts.

Oh yes, “Golden” — one of many bops featured in this story of a KPop trio who make music and hunt demons — is currently the No. 1 song on the Billboard charts. The soundtrack logged 96.3 million streams in its third week.

The Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation original is officially one of the streamer’s biggest movie hits of the year.

Elsewhere, the debut of Lena Dunham’s “Too Much” — her first TV series since HBO’s “Girls” — failed to crack the Netflix Top...

Netflix has unveiled its new lineup of TV shows and movies coming to the streaming platform in July 2025.

Notable movies include the Netflix originals Happy Gilmore 2 and Old Guard 2, as well as several Mission: Impossible films, Mad Max: Fury Road, the entire Jaws franchise, the first three entries in the Karate Kid series, and A Star Is Born.

Meanwhile, TV fans can check out Mr. Robot, Portlandia,the second and final season of The Sandman (split into three parts), and the long-running CBS comedy Mom, starring Allison Janney and Anna Faris.

For the documentary lovers, there are four new entries in the streamer’s Trainwreck series, with episodes about the rise and fall of American Apparel, a viral birthday party inspired by the 2012 movie Project X, the 2009 Balloon Boy hoax, and more.

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While soap operas on a given network, like CBS and ABC, have had characters and stories cross over from time to time, inter-network crossovers are rare. In 1966, characters from CBS’ Guiding Light appeared on NBC’s Another World and stayed there for a year. Now, actors from two network soaps are getting together for a worthy cause, uniting the fans.

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Beyond the Gates’ Cady McClain (Pamela) shared an astounding post on Instagram revealing her collaboration with General Hospital’s James Patrick Stuart (Valentin). She posted a snap of Stuart with the caption, “...

Damien de Froberville has been promoted to Sony Pictures Animation President, the studio announced in a memo on Tuesaday.

He’ll serve alongside president Kristine Belson, overseeing the animation division’s upcoming slate which consists of of “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,” Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media’s “Goat,” fantasy musical “Kpop: Demon Hunters” and Genndy Tartakovsky’s “Fixed.”

“I am thrilled to announce that Damien de Froberville has been promoted to serve alongside me as President of Sony Pictures Animation,” Belson wrote in a memo to staffers. “This new title and structure recognizes the significant responsibilities he has already undertaken and the vital role he has played at our studio. Since his arrival, Damien and I have worked in tandem to guide the studio’s strategic direction, drive its continued growth, and oversee all aspects of development and production across our animation slate.”

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Damien de Froberville has been promoted to president of Sony Pictures Animation. He’ll serve alongside president Kristine Belson, overseeing the animation division’s upcoming slate of “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,” Stephen Curry’s sports comedy “Goat” and fantasy musical “Kpop: Demon Hunters.”

“I am thrilled to announce that Damien de Froberville has been promoted to serve alongside me as President of Sony Pictures Animation,” Belson wrote on Tuesday morning in a note to staff. “This new title and structure recognizes the significant responsibilities he has already undertaken and the vital role he has played at our studio. Since his arrival, Damien and I have worked in tandem to guide the studio’s strategic direction, drive its continued growth, and oversee all aspects of development and production across our animation slate.”

Belson and de Froberville

De Froberville was hired at Sony Pictures Animation in 2023 as executive VP of production and operating strategy.

Exclusive: Andy Richter (Conan) and former professional wrestler Kevin Nash (The Punisher) are the newest additions to the cast of Caroline, the dramedy marking the feature directorial debut of Outer Range actress Morningstar Angeline, on which we were first to report.

They join an ensemble that also includes Teri Polo, James Udom, Davida Williams, and Sa’Raya Paris Johnson.

The film follows 11-year-old Caroline (Johnson), a clever, sharp-eyed girl navigating a life of excitement and peril as a shoplifter with her mom Jocelyn (Williams). When Caroline;s estranged father Corey (Udom) — a charming, small-town con artist — gets out of prison and re-enters their lives, things briefly seem to settle. But when the family is threatened over a debt they can’t repay, their fragile peace falters. Desperation drives Caroline and her mom into one last, ill-fated heist.

Richter will play Norman Montana, a well-meaning but deeply insecure and jittery small-town public defender.

John Malkovich wants to be paid for what he brings to the table.

The Oscar-nominated actor, who has a mystery role in the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps, revealed during a recent interview with GQ that he passed on previous Marvel films over pay disagreements.

“The reason I didn’t do them had nothing to do with any artistic considerations whatsoever,” he said. “I didn’t like the deals they made, at all.”

Malkovich explained, “These films are quite grueling to make.… If you’re going to hang from a crane in front of a greenscreen for six months, pay me. You don’t want to pay me, it’s cool, but then I don’t want to do it, because I’d rather be onstage, or be directing a play, or doing something else.”

The Being John Malkovich actor finally decided to do The Fantastic Four: First Steps...

John Malkovich has spent years turning down Marvel roles.The 71-year-old actor will make his MCU debut this summer in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', but he has revealed he's snubbed the franchise several times in the past.He told GQ magazine: "The reason I didn’t do them had nothing to do with any artistic considerations whatsoever.“I didn’t like the deals they made, at all. These films are quite grueling to make… If you’re going to hang from a crane in front of a green screen for six months, pay me."You don’t want to pay me, it’s cool, but then I don’t want to do it, because I’d rather be onstage, or be directing a play, or doing something else.”However, Malkovich - who took the role because he wanted to collaborate with 'Cut Bank' director Matt Shaman again...

A comedy movie starring and written by multiple Saturday Night Live cast members has suddenly become a streaming success over a year after its release. Since its debut in 1975, NBC's long-running sketch comedy show has served as the springboard for 11 feature-length films based on some of the show's most popular sketches and characters, which have seen mixed success. Their first foray into film came in 1980 with Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi's The Blues Brothers, which earned over $115 million at the box office against its $27 million budget.

The success of Wayne's World in 1992, starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, encouraged Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michael to produce more film adaptations featuring popular characters. He brought back 1970s characters for Coneheads in 1993, followed by It's Pat, Stuart Saves His Family, A Night at the Roxbury, Superstar, and The Ladies Man. However, most of these movies struggled both critically and commercially,...

As previously leaked, Helldivers 2 dropped a surprise collaboration with the lost Fps franchise Killzone recently. This epic crossover saw many premium cosmetics, guns, armor sets, and many more. This came after the highly anticipated Omens of Tyranny update, which featured the Illuminate, new vehicles, and melee weapons.

The Omens Tyranny update in Helldivers 2 was released on December 13, 2024. | Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios.

Although Arrowhead was able to make up with the community, players were left wondering about potential crossovers in the future. Fans are curious about which IP will be included in Helldivers 2 next, despite COO Johan Pilestedt’s statement that he doesn’t want to weaken the game with unrelatable partnerships. However, there is one utterly absurd idea that fans have been considering.

Fans want The Penguins of Madagascar in Helldivers 2 Is Helldivers 2 going to collaborate with The Penguins of Madagascar? | Credit: Dream Works Animation.

There are many IPs with which Helldivers 2 can collab.

The Wild Robot has helped push DreamWorks' box office past a major record. DreamWorks Animation is a studio that was founded in 1994 by iconic filmmaker Steven Spielberg with Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen. Its first major hit was its second release, 1998's The Prince of Egypt, which grossed $218.6 million against a $60 million budget. Since then, it has had many more hits, launching multiple major animated franchises including Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls, and The Boss Baby. Collectively, DreamWorks movies have grossed more than $17 billion worldwide and earned three Oscar nominations.

DreamWorks' The Wild Robot, which debuted on September 27, was written and directed by Chris Sanders and stars Lupita Nyong'o, Kit Connor, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Matt Berry, and Ving Rhames. The movie, which is adapted from the 2016 book of the same name by Peter Brown, opened to a middling $35.8 million,...

A successful comedy movie franchise starring Ben Stiller and Chris Rock has multiple installments climbing a major streaming chart. Although both stars have dabbled in other genres including horror (Rock's Spiral: From the Book of Saw) and drama (Stiller's While We're Young and Brad's Status), both are primarily known for comedy. Comedian and actor Chris Rock has appeared in a wide variety of movies in the genre, ranging from the hybrid animated adventure movie Osmosis Jones to the Netflix wedding comedy The Week Of, co-starring Adam Sandler.

Some of Stiller's biggest comedy hits include There's Something About Mary, Tropic Thunder, Along Came Polly, and Starsky & Hutch. Additionally, he has launched multiple comedy franchises, including Night at the Museum, Zoolander, and Meet the Parents, which was followed by Meet the Fockers and Little Fockers. Between Ben Stiller's output and the wide roster of Chris Rock movies, both have been superstars of the genre for decades.

General Hospital spoilers and updates tease laughter behind the scenes as James Patrick Stuart revealed the funniest man he knows.

As Gh viewers and his fans know, Valentin Cassadine’s portrayer can be pretty funny-but he revealed someone he thinks is funnier than him!

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James Patrick Stuart recently shared on social media his thoughts on who he believes is funnier than himself; and that has got to be difficult to find.

Known for his role as the formidable Valentin Cassadine on General Hospital, Stuart showcased his remarkable talents, particularly when he surprised fans by playing the piano and singing on the show.

Beyond his dramatic skills, he has a flair for comedy, lending his voice to Private in The Penguins of Madagascar and portraying Kraniac in The Villains of Valley View.

While these roles highlight his comedic abilities,...

James Patrick Stuart is known for playing General Hospital’s once-feared Valentin Cassadine. Valentin surprised fans when he played piano and sang on the show, illustrating Stuart’s innate talent. Stuart also has some great comedy chops, from doing the voice for Private in The Penguins of Madagascar and playing Kraniac on The Villains of Valley View. While those last two roles show off just how hilarious Stuart can be, he claims that someone else is funnier than him in the entertainment industry.

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Stuart wrote on X, formerly Twitter, “It’s not good to name-drop. You know who taught me that? Andy Richter. Throwback to 2009 when he and I were working together on DreamWorks’ Penguins of Madagascar. Hands down the funniest man I’ve known…And I’ve known a lot of funny people.” He attached a photo of himself holding a Bafta Award (although it’s...

Mort from Madagascar is an example of how the franchise's animals come in all shapes and sizes, from zoo animals to those found in the jungles and forests. Madagascar remains one of DreamWorks most successful animated franchises and has produced three movies, one spin-off film, three TV shows, a handful of shorts, and a series of video games. The three main movies in the franchise Madagascar (2005), Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008), and Madagascar 3: Europes Most Wanted (2012) follow the adventures of a quartet of animals from Central Park Zoo after theyre released from captivity.

The main Madagascar characters are voiced by an all-star cast, including Ben Stiller as Alex the lion, Chris Rock as a zebra named Marty, David Schwimmer as Melman the giraffe, and Jada Pinkett Smith as hippopotamus Gloria. A whole host of cute and funny animals make up the minor Madagascar characters, too, including four Adlie penguins named...

Since the franchise began in 2005, Dreamworks Animations Madagascar movies ranked reveals most new movies appear to improve on the last installment in terms of quality. Released in 2005, the animated family comedy Madagascar was an expensive investment that paid off big for Dreamworks Animation. Madagascars $500 million payday proved once and for all that the sillier, less dramatic cartoons on offer from Dreamworks Animation had serious box office appeal that could match that of their competitors, even though the movie failed to impress critics.

The first Madagascar sequel, Escape 2 Africa, earned more than its predecessor and fared better with critics, but it was 2012s Madagascar 3: Europes Most Wanted that saw the series earn a massive $750 million and the best reviews of the franchise. However, 2014s spin-off movie Penguins of Madagascar underperformed at the box office despite receiving solid reviews, calling the franchise's future into question. Outside of the box office, though,...

November 2024 brings a diverse array of movies and shows to Hulu, catering to a wide range of tastes and interests. From classic holiday films to gripping dramas and entertaining reality series, there’s something for everyone. Viewers can dive into beloved titles like A Christmas Carol (1984) and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, perfect for getting into the holiday spirit. For fans of action and adventure, the month features iconic films such as Aliens, Ghost Rider, and the Chronicles of Narnia series. Those seeking laughter can enjoy comedies like Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, and Grown Ups, while romantic and family-friendly options like La La Land and Elf add a touch of warmth. Additionally, Hulu is expanding its lineup with complete seasons of popular reality shows like Are You The One?, Hoarders, and Marriage Boot Camp. The month also includes special premieres, such as the 58th Annual CMA Awards and a series on The Stanford Prison Experiment,...

Being part of superhero movies is an exciting opportunity for any actor, for it is the easiest way to become a celebrated part of popular culture and be remembered for years to come. And so, being part of franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe is on the bucket lists of many actors, both young and old.

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Yet, non-disclosure agreements or other contractual obligations often prevent actors from addressing their casting before the release of official news, leading to several actors lying about their potential castings. While actors like Brie Larson, Paul Rudd, Benedict Cumberbatch, and more have lied about their castings in the past, 19-year-old Dafne Keen is the latest to do so.

Dafne Keen Effortlessly Lied to Keep Her Marvel Casting a Secret

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Dafne Keen is in Deadpool & Wolverine after all,...

DreamWorks Animation has shared a new teaser for the upcoming sequel Shrek 5. Also confirmed are three returning franchise stars along with the movie's release date.

As announced by DreamWorks, Shrek 5 will be premiering in movie theaters on July 1, 2026, about 16 years after the release of Shrek Forever After. The animation studio also announced that Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz will all be returning to reprise their respective roles as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona. Murphy had just recently teased that he'd already recorded much of his voiceover work for Donkey's return in Shrek 5.

Not too Far, Far Away @Shrek 5 is coming to theaters on July 1, 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz. pic.twitter.com/3j6ctXpPGu DreamWorks Animation (@Dreamworks) July 9, 2024

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Shrek is far and away the best DreamWorks franchise, but after that, I have to give it to Madagascar.

Mediawan Kids & Family is unveiling a raft of prestige animated feature projects at the Annecy Film Festival, including “Meow-woof” by Louis Clichy (“Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion”) and “Twisted” by Lino Disalvo (“Playmobil”).

Emmanuel Jacomet, who worked for over a decade alongside Aton Soumache and Dimitri Rassam on high profile IP’s such as “The Little Prince,” “Miraculous Ladybug” and “Playmobil,” took over the film division of Mediawan Kids & Family under a year ago with the ambition to develop a mix of mainstream franchise-based projects and auteur-driven 2D titles.

The executive, who lived in Los Angeles for a number of years, said also he aims at bringing together European and American talent and sensibilities on projects that are personal, yet boast an international appeal. Many of the filmmakers in business with the banner have a dual culture. Clichy, for instance, is French but previously worked for Pixar...

SpongeBob SquarePants star Mr. Lawrence is leading production on a new animated pilot - But it is far from what Bikini Bottom fans might be expecting.

Per Deadline, Mr. Lawrence, real name Douglas Osowski, is working together with Copernicus Studios to produce a six-minute pilot for Death Castle. The animated horror-comedy series has been described as "The Office meets Frankenstein," and is slated to feature a "high-end traditional 2D animation style with distinctive visual appeal."

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Mr. Lawrence is set to write and direct the pilot, and noted that the series would be "a satire of scary monster movies paired with a screwball relationship comedy." Lawrence is joined by lead animators Uli Meyer, Dean Roberts and Gabriele Zucchelli, and...

Exclusive: SpongeBob SquarePants voice actor Mr. Lawrence is writing and directing a comedy-horror toon billed as “The Office meets Frankenstein.”

Mr. Lawrence (real name Douglas Osowski) is working with Canadian Copernicus Studios on Death Castle, which is currently being developed as a six-minute short that will act as the pilot for a full adult animation series. The actor is best known for his work on Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob, having written scripts, animated scenes and voiced several characters including Plankton, Potty the Parrot and Larry the Lobster.

He will be writer and director on Death Castle, which is being positioned as “a satire of scary monster movies paired with a screwball relationship comedy.” Further plot details are under wraps for now.

The plan is for a “high-end traditional 2D animation style with distinctive visual appeal,” with several international animation industry experts attached. Emmy winner Craig Kellman, whose credits include Penguins of Madagascar...

John Malkovich has joined Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four” in an undisclosed role, Variety has confirmed. The veteran actor joins Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Marvel’s First Family, along with Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal, a version of the Silver Surfer, and Paul Walter Hauser.

Malkovich has brought his uniquely off-kilter acting style to bear in a prolific career spanning costume drama (like 1988’s “Dangerous Liasons”), studio thrillers (1993’s “In the Line of Fire”), cutting edge indies (1999’s “Being John Malkovich”), wackadoo sci-fi comedies (2005’s “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”) and animated family films (2014’s “Penguins of Madagascar”). Most recently, he has appeared in the Apple TV+ series “The New Look” and the Netflix series “Ripley.”

While his role remains a state secret, there are a suite of possible characters from the comics that he could embody, including Wizard (who leads a supervillain version...

Puss in Boots boasts the richest origin story of all Shrek leads with standalone films to delve into his complex backstory. He is a fulfilling parody of the legendary Zorro, drawing inspiration from the iconic character's swashbuckling ways. Puss in Boots is the most versatile fighter in Far Far Away, showcasing his acrobatic sword skills and tactical combat prowess.

The Shrek franchise is home to many fairytale-inspired characters, but none shine as brightly as the iconic Puss in Boots. First introduced in 2004's Shrek 2, the swashbuckling feline has been a staple of the franchise ever since. Although the case could be made for several of the franchise's leads, fans seem pretty set on Puss in Boots being the crown jewel of the franchise's catalog of characters.

From his roles in the core Shrek films to his moments in the spotlight in his two solo projects, Puss has consistently been a fan favorite.

One performer's intense portrayal of the villain in Jack Reacher was so convincing that it affected his real life. After the movie was released, his wife received concerned calls from her friends in Paris, offering her shelter because they were frightened by his character's evilness. He reveals that he knew he did a good job with his performance because people's genuine fear and concern for his real-life persona validated his portrayal of the terrifying villain.

Jack Reacher villain Werner Herzog explained how he knew his performance was effective. The 2012 movie, which starred Tom Cruise, was adapted from the Lee Child novel One Shot, and became the first of three onscreen adaptations of Child's Jack Reacher series, which now includes the sequel Jack Reacher: Never Go Back and the ongoing Prime Video show Reacher starring Alan Ritchson. In the first movie, retired Army MP Jack Reacher is dragged into a...

“Moana” and “Raya and the Last Dragon” producer Osnat Shurer has left the Magic Kingdom.

She has joined Baobab Studios, where she will serve as co-chief creative officer alongside company founder and Cco Eric Darnell, a DreamWorks veteran who worked as a director on “Antz” and every “Madagascar” film (including “Penguins of Madagascar”).

Shurer joined Disney more than a decade ago as a VP of development, having come from Pixar where she oversaw short films like the Oscar-nominated “Boundin’” and “Lifted.” She also worked on shorts that appeared on the studio’s home video releases like “Jack Jack Attack,” written and directed by Brad Bird, which appeared on the home video release of “The Incredibles.”

Baobab Studios describes itself as “the leading interactive animation studio” and has produced a number of award-winning VR experiences. At Baobab Shurer joins Maureen Fan, the chief creative officer (she is a veteran of game...

Today, Spotify, in partnership with Warner Bros. and DC, announced The Riddler: Secrets in the Dark will premiere on Tuesday, October 10 with all 8 episodes available exclusively on Spotify. The series will follow an unexpected adventure from the perspective of one of the most cunning DC Super-Villains in Gotham City, Edward Nygma voiced by Hasan Minhaj. Minhaj leads the cast, reprising his role from last year’s global sensation, Batman Unburied. You can check out a special video message from Hasan here.

Colman Domingo joins the cast as Batman, who begrudgingly teams up with Minhaj’s Riddler to track down a masked vigilante on the loose in Gotham City. The mysterious character is murdering notorious DC Super-Villains all over Gotham City, and all clues point to the suspect being the Caped Crusader himself. Now, with a target on his head, The Riddler is forced to break out of Arkham Asylum and team up with Batman.

Despite the success of the previous movies, Madagascar 4 has yet to materialize due to a lack of recent news and updates from DreamWorks Animation. A feud between Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett Smith, who voice characters in the franchise, may have halted development on Madagascar 4. While Madagascar 4 is not confirmed and there is no release date, there have been hints at a possible story that could involve the animals returning to Africa. The long break between movies could allow for an emotionally impactful and mature storyline.

Despite the last movie being the most successful in the franchise to date, Madagascar 4 still hasn't happened - here's all the recent Madagascar 4 news. The original Madagascar arrived in 2005 and told the story of four pampered Central Park Zoo animals who find themselves shipwrecked on Madagascar and have to tap into their inner instincts to survive, and it became a sizable hit. The voice...

With its list of new releases for August 2023, Prime Video is relying on a heaping dose of fun library movies.

The first of the month brings a big influx of worthwhile flicks, including Galaxy Quest, Saw, F9: The Fast Saga, and Jurassic Park (the last two via Amazon’s Freevee free streaming option). Then some other recents hits arrive later on like the appropriately titled Cocaine Bear on Aug. 15 and the Chris Pine-starring Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves on Aug. 25.

August also sees the arrival of a major Amazon Original movie in the form of Red, White & Royal Blue. Based on a New York Times bestselling book, this LGBTQ romance follows a U.S. president’s son and a British prince. Over on the TV side of things, Prime Video subscribers can check out the Sigourney Weaver project The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart on Aug. 4 and Harlan Coben’s Shelter on Aug.

Tubi opens June with an intense WWII drama “Inglourious Basterds.” Allied officer Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) assembles a team of five tough Jewish soldiers to spread fear throughout the Third Reich. They have one assignment: assassinate Nazi leaders. Quentin Tarantino wrote and directed the unconventional war drama. Eli Roth, Melanie Laurent, and Christopher Walz co-star.

Watch the trailer of “Inglourious Basterds”:

The network is also streaming the original documentary “Mystery Unsolved: The Adnan Syed Story” on June 7. The murder of teenager Hae Min Lee was the focal point of a “Serial” podcast, which questioned if boyfriend Syed was her killer. After serving 22 years in prison, Syed was released, still proclaiming his innocence. Now, he may return.

Another streamer original, “Magic Carpet Rides,” arrives June 14. It centers on a social influencer torn between sharing her budding romance or honoring her boyfriend’s request to keep their life private.

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Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.

The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.

Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.

We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.

Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.

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Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.

The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.

Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.

We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.

Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.

Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.

Movies

1 April

Akbar Birbal – US

The American Game

The Aviator – US

Bal Ganesh...

Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.

The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.

Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.

We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.

Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.

Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.

Movies

1 April

Akbar Birbal – US

The American Game

The Aviator – US

Bal Ganesh...

Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.

The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.

Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.

We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.

Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.

Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.

Movies

1 April

Akbar Birbal – US

The American Game

The Aviator – US

Bal Ganesh...

Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.

The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.

Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.

We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.

Find a full list of every film and TV show arriving on Netflix this month here.

Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.

Movies

1 April

Akbar Birbal – US

The American Game

The Aviator – US

Bal Ganesh...

Netflix is on the cusp of taking down a wide selection of movies and TV series.

The streaming service removes numerous titles each month, but without fanfare; unless you happen to select the thing that’s about to leave, you will have no idea there’s a limited amount of time left to watch.

Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of every movie and TV show being removed from Netflix in April 2023.

We’ve aggregated all the impending removals from Netflix in the UK and US, which we’ve signalled below. If there isn’t a territory listed next to the title, then it will be leaving both.

Nb: We put this list together with help from What’s on Netflix.

Movies

1 April

Akbar Birbal – US

The American Game

The Aviator – US

Bal Ganesh – US

Bee Movie – UK

Big Daddy – US

Bill – UK

Brokeback Mountain – US

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Buckle your seat belts and hold onto your habits. The Peacock original sci-fi action series “Mrs. Davis” is set to debut on April 20. And in true 21st-century fashion, a nun named Simone (played Betty Gilpin) faces off in an epic global battle against a powerful Artificial Intelligence. Created by Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, the series is one of the biggest swings in terms of original productions. The series will feature Jake McDorman, Andy McQueen, David Arquette, Margo Martindale, Elizabeth Marvel, Chris Diamantopoulos, and more.

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Talk about getting your affairs in order. “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” gives people a chance to organize their homes and lives before they shuffle off this mortal coil. Actress Amy Poehler is executive producing the series, coming April 27, that enlists critical help to make that final exit easier. De-clutter before you die.

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Exclusive: Annet Mahendru has signed with Buchwald for representation.

She most recently headlined AMC’s post-apocalyptic horror drama limited series The Walking Dead: World Beyond from Scott M. Gimple and Matthew Negrete. Additionally, Mahendru also starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in the biographical drama Father Stu from Sony Pictures, and Manifest West opposite Milo Gibson and Michael Cudlitz.

She is best known for her portrayal of the mysterious spy Nina in the FX series The Americans working opposite FBI Agent Stan (Noah Emmerich). She also heavily recurred in the FX series Tyrant. Other notable television credits include Prodigal Son, Lethal Weapon, The X-Files, The Romanoffs, The Following, The Blacklist, and Grey’s Anatomy.

On the film side, Mahendru starred in the Sundance film Escape From Tomorrow and played the title role in the biopic Sally Pacholok, and appeared in Bridge and Tunnel and Love Gloria. She was also the voice of Eva...

Lionsgate Television Group has signed a scripted television development deal with “Home Economics” creators and executive producers Michael Colton and John Aboud.

Produced by Lionsgate, “Home Economics” debuted on ABC in April 2021. The series is based on Colton’s family and follows three adult siblings who live at different levels of financial security. In May 2022 it was renewed for a third season.

In addition to “Home Economics,” Colton and Aboud also wrote and produced the Netflix feature film “A Futile and Stupid Gesture” starring Will Forte, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018. They also have served as executive producers of two seasons of “Close Enough” on HBO Max, wrote the DreamWorks Animation film “Penguins of Madagascar” and wrote three episodes of Adult Swim’s “Childrens Hospital.” In 2019, Colton and About won a Writers Guild of America Award for writing on the Comedy Central special “The Fake News with Ted Nelms.

Michael Colton and John Aboud, creators of ABC comedy Home Economics, are doubling down with Lionsgate Television.

The indie studio has struck a development deal, better known as an overall pact, with the pair after landing a third season of the Topher Grace-fronted sitcom that they also exec produce.

Home Economics, which is inspired by Colton’s real-life experiences, tells the story of three siblings in very different situations: one in the ultra-rich, one in the middle class and one scraping by. It also stars Caitlin McGee, Jimmy Tatro, Karla Souza, Sasheer Zamata, Shiloh Bearman, Jordyn Curet, Chloe Jo Rountree and JeCobi Swain.

ABC renewed the show for a third season in May as Lionsgate went three for three with the broadcast networks including pick ups for Welcome To Flatch on Fox and Ghosts on CBS.

It is the latest pact for Lionsgate TV, which has talent partnerships with the likes of Paul Feig,...

ABC will invest in yet another season of Home Economics, renewing the comedy from Michael Colton and John Aboud (Penguins of Madagascar) for season 3.

Home Economics, inspired by Colton’s real-life experiences, documents the uncomfortable yet heartwarming relationships of three siblings in very different situations: one in the ultra-rich, one in the middle class and one scraping by. The series stars Topher Grace, Caitlin McGee, Jimmy Tatro, Karla Souza, Sasheer Zamata, Shiloh Bearman, Jordyn Curet, Chloe Jo Rountree and JeCobi Swain.

Season 2 of Home Economics made an okay premiere in September with a 0.4 rating in the 18-49 demo and 2.17 million followers. The comedy has since dipped slightly in the demo, but rose and remained steady in recent weeks with a 0.3 rating.

Colton and Aboud serve as executive producers alongside Grace and Eric and Kim Tannenbaum of The Tannenbaum Company, whose Jason Wang co-executive produces along with Tucker Cawley and Julieanne Smolinski.

Exclusive: The Gotham Group has launched an Nft-focused Emerging Technologies department, with the Hollywood management and production company tapping longtime manager Matt Shichtman to run it, while elevating him to partner.

The division already has a first project, with production underway on the adult animated series Alien to Me. It will be fully Web3 with only those that purchase NFTs getting access to the series, which hails from Shichtman-repped comedian and digital artist Connor Kerrigan and Melbourne-based animation studio Pixel’s Andrew Goldsmith and Monique Mulcahy.

“While studios have had considerable success over the past decade consolidating market power, Web3 has moved swiftly in the opposite direction, decentralizing networks, building grassroots communities, increasing transaction speeds, decreasing fees, and pushing towards carbon neutrality, a goal many blockchains have now achieved,” Shichtman said. “With over $25 billion in Nft sales in 2021, we couldn’t be more excited to leverage the power this new...

Showtime Documentary Films announced “We Need To Talk About Cosby” will premiere on Jan. 30 at 10 p.m., following its Sundance Film Festival premiere.

From Emmy-winning director W. Kamau Bell, the four-part docuseries will take a deep dive into Bill Cosby’s influential career and ultimate downfall — due to accusations of rape, drug facilitated sexual assault, sexual battery and other misconduct by more than 60 women.

“As a child of Bill Cosby, I was a huge fan of all of his shows and wanted to be a comedian because of him,” said Bell in a statement. “I never thought I’d ever wrestle with who we all thought Cosby was and who we now understand him to be. I’m not sure he would want me to do this work, but Cliff Huxtable definitely would.”

Added Vinnie Malhorta, executive vice president of nonfiction programming, Showtime Networks: “Kamau has bravely ventured into...

Mark McCorkle & Bob Schooley, best known for creating, writing and executive producing Disney Channel’s Kim Possible, will receive the WGA West’s 2021 Animation Writers Caucus Animation Writing Award. The honor will be bestowed next month at the group’s virtual awards ceremony and member meeting.

The pair have specialized in adapting movie characters into TV series, with credits including Penguins of Madagascar, Monsters vs. Aliens, Disney’s Hercules, and Disney’s Aladdin: The Series. On the big screen, their credits include Hotel for Dogs and Sky High.

They also EPed two TV movies based on Kim Possible: Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time and Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama.

The long-time writing and producing team met while working as entertainment managers at Sesame Place, a Sesame Street-themed play park in Pennsylvania (both attended Temple University). They both started in the mailroom of Dic Entertainment, eventually landing staff...

Disney/20th Century Studios dropped the latest trailer Thursday for “Ron’s Gone Wrong” (October 22 in theaters), which centers on the friendship between the titular malfunctioning robot (voiced by Zach Galifianakis) and socially awkward middle-schooler Barney (voiced by Jack Dylan Graze). It marks the first animated feature from UK-based Locksmith Animation, directed by co-founder Sarah Smith (“Arthur Christmas”) and former Pixar story artist Jean-Philippe Vine (“Cars 3”). Peter Baynham (the “Borat” movies and “Arthur Christmas”) and Smith co-wrote the script with an emphasis on tech frustration and unhealthy dependence on social media.

“Coco” story artist Octavio Rodriguez served as co-director, Julie Lockhart (co-founder and president of Locksmith) produced with Lara Breay (“Penguins of Madagascar”), VFX studio Dneg (“Dune”) made its first animated feature, and the voice cast also includes Olivia Colman (“The Crown”), Ed Helms (“The Office”), Justice Smith (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”), Rob Delaney (“Deadpool 2“), Kylie Cantrall (“Gabby Duran...

There may not be a more iconic opening in the modern animation landscape than that of SpongeBob SquarePants. Only one cartoon jingle is bold enough to ask questions like “who lives in a Pineapple under the sea?” and demand to know if “nautical nonsense be something you wish.”

The show open for SpongeBob SquarePants’ second spinoff, The Patrick Star Show, has a lot to live up to then. It’s unlikely to be as infamous and influential as its forefather’s opening (because what could be?) but that doesn’t mean it can’t have some fun on its own. Thankfully, we’re happy to report that the intro for The Patrick Star Show is quite fun! And don’t just take our word for it, because thanks to the kind folks at Nickelodeon, we can exclusively reveal it right now. Take a look below:

“I’m Patrick Star and I live with my parents!

HBO Max is rounding out the cast to Mindy Kaling’s The Sex Lives of College Girls. Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias), Maya Rose (American Horror Story), Rob Huebel (Medical Police), Nicole Sullivan (MADtv), Conor Donnally (Hooked), Sierra Katow (Last Comic Standing) Mekki Leeper (Control Room) and James Morosini (American Horror Story) are set for recurring roles in the comedy series.

They join Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp, and Alyah Chanelle Scott who star as roommates and students at the prestigious New England Essex College. Series regular cast also includes Midori Francis, Gavin Leatherwood, Christopher Meyer, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Lauren “Lolo” Spencer and Renika Williams.

Kaling and showrunner Justin Noble co-wrote the first episode and executive produce with Howard Klein. The series is produced by Kaling International in association with Warner Bros. Television.

Actress and comedienne Shepherd is an Emmy-winning former co-host of ABC’s The View. Shepherd co-stars in...

The filmmakers behind Sony Pictures Animation’s “The Mitchells vs. the Machines will participate in a free, virtual PreVIEW talk on Friday, May 14, beginning at 10 a.m. Pt., presented by the View Conference.

The 90-minute discussion, moderated by Variety’s Steven Gaydos, will feature writer-director Michael Rianda, co-director and writer Jeff Rowe, production designer Lindsey Olivares, head of story Guillermo Martinez, VFX supervisor Mike Lasker and head of character animation Alan Hawkins.

“They say it takes an entire village of people to make a film,”says View Conference Director Maria Elena Gutierrez. “We are delighted to welcome six of the talented villagers behind ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ into the View Conference family for this free PreVIEW event exploring the craft behind the film. We’re bringing so much creative energy together in one place, I know this is going to be a session to remember.”

“The Mitchells vs. the...