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Netflix has entered into a multi-year partnership with Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Mumbai-based Excel Entertainment, the banner behind the cult classic Dil Chahta Hai. Under the deal, the pair will produce a variety of projects under its series banner Excel Media and Entertainment. It will commence with two shows: Dabba Cartel is a story […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/3DyiHml

Designated Survivor duo Dana Ledoux Miller and Michael Russell Gunn have been set as showrunners of Netflix’s upcoming Thai cave rescue miniseries. The streamer has also revealed the cast for the series, which includes local actors, including one who starred in a Thai dramatization of the story. The series is an adaptation of the Tham […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/3kEkopH

Marvel's upcoming "Moon Knight" series, starring Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke, is currently filming in Budapest, and thanks to the wonders of social media, we now have confirmation that another major MCU actor, Mark Ruffalo — the Hulk himself — has been sighted in the same neighborhood. Could the Hulk be making an appearance in "Moon Knight?" Isaac and Ruffalo each posed for a picture with Instagram user Dora Magyari outside the same Budapest hotel, which is being used as one of the main shooting locations for "Moon Knight." It's possible that Ruffalo was just visiting the set, but he later sent out a cryptic tweet linking to a ScreenRant article with the photos embedded. Here's the tweet, so judge for yourself: Ruffalo's tweet alludes to him getting in trouble for being loose-lipped about future developments in the MCU. Looper even compiled a list of every time he's let an MCU spoiler slip . He says he's learned his lesson, b

(Welcome to The Daily Stream , an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.) The Movie: "The Changeling" Where You Can Stream It: Shudder The Pitch: Composer John Russell (George C. Scott) is left devastated after the death of his young daughter and wife in a tragic roadside accident. Four months later, he uproots what's left of his life in New York and moves to Seattle for a teaching position at the local college. While there, he rents a large Victorian mansion where he can live and work, focusing on his compositions. Not long after he moves in, strange things start happening: a piano key mysteriously fails, doors start creaking open, and a rhythmic banging noise starts to wake him up every morning at the exact same time.  John is roped into solving a decades-old mystery and won't stop until he gets to the bottom of what's haunting the house, and him. Why I

"Halo" may bear the name of a ring of light around an angel's head, but as a would-be screen property, it's been stuck in development hell for years. Now, fans of the Xbox video game series who have been hoping to see "Halo" adapted are drawing closer to the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. ViacomCBS Streaming has again verified that a TV series based on the game will premiere on Paramount+ in 2022. We also have a better idea now of why "Halo" made the move from Showtime to Paramount+ . Via Decider , Jana Winograde and Gary Levine, the co-presidents of Showtime Entertainment, recently spoke about "Halo" at the TCA (Television Critics Association) summer press tour. There, they addressed the Paramount+ move. (ViacomCBS owns both the Showtime TV network and the Paramount+ streaming service.) Winograde said: "We love Halo . We have great affection for it. And that's a good fit, because we continue on at the studio. So,

The four major U.S. broadcast networks — ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox — have emerged victorious in a  lawsuit against Locast, a nonprofit that enables — or they say, basically steals — local TV streams. Plaintiffs — the stations — asked a judge to throw out Locast’s claim that its online service is legally exempt from copyright infringement liability because […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/3gRlpKa

Paramount+ has unveiled the first look at Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming drama Mayor of Kingstown. The streamer debuted a trailer for the series, which comes from the Yellowstone creator, during its virtual TCA presentation Tuesday. The 10-episode series stars Jeremy Renner and Kyle Chandler, who with Taylor Handley play the McLusky brothers in a city where […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/3yyMpUK

The slow-walk exit of Britney Spears’ father from the conservatorship that has ruled the performer’s life for the past 13 years needs to pick up the pace, the one-time Princess of Pop’s lawyer says, and without a price tag. “Regardless of the past, Mr. Spears and his counsel are now on notice: the status quo […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2V74lrU

Thirty-four groups from the Writers Guild of America West to Public Citizen to Demand Progress have appealed to the Federal Trade Commission to block Amazon’s proposed acquisition of MGM, which they say reflects the e-commerce giant’s growing dominance. The $8.45 billion deal announced in May – which hands Amazon MGM’s content library including the James […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/3t43e8N

"I don't understand the hate that people have." National Geographic has released the trailer for a doc film called Fauci , a profile of the famous infectious disease specialist, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was the frontline expert when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in America in early 2020. Crafted around unprecedented access to Dr. Fauci, Fauci is a revealing portrait of the nation's top infectious disease expert and one of our most dedicated public servants. Fauci has led the U.S. fight against every epidemic the country has faced from AIDS to SARS to Ebola, and the ongoing COVID-19. The film features insights from former President George W. Bush, former national security advisor Susan Rice, former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden, and key AIDS activists, among others. Dr. Fauci's family, friends & former patients also provide commentary about the man, his personality, and what makes him who he is. Dr. Fauci had no creative control over the film or book. He was

"You like that, don't you? Being dangerous." Dread Presents has revealed the first official trailer for a funky horror film titled Val , from filmmaker Aaron Fradkin. Not to be confused with the excellent documentary Val about Val Kilmer, this is a feature film that dips into something else entirely. Fin is a wanted criminal for the murder of his boss. He decides to hide out with a high class escort named Val, who's really a demon. Val offers to make his problems disappear if he follows her rules. She has been expecting him all along and it won’t be easy to escape Val's dungeon. Misha Reeves stars as the titular Val, short for Valefar, joined by Zachary Mooren as Fin, with Erik Griffin , Sufe Bradshaw , Kyle Howard , and John Kapelos . This is a very kinky, wacky concept that looks simultaneous extremely cheesy and seriously terrifying. Have fun. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Aaron Fradkin's Val , direct from Dread's YouTube :

A great first film can jumpstart a filmmaker's career and show the world what makes them unique. For example, the conversational dialogue, '70s soundtrack, and nonlinear narrative of Quentin Tarantino's first film "Reservoir Dogs" established tropes that the director still relies on today. Not every great director starts out strong, though. Although he's one of the greatest filmmakers working today, David Fincher's career nearly imploded after his disastrous debut, "Alien 3." Similarly, some directors never reach the same highs as their promising debuts. There was lots of interest in Neil Blomkamp after the phenomenal "District 9," but his later films -- "Elysium," "Chappie," and "Demonic" --  failed to replicate its success . Directors with backgrounds in different fields sometimes have advantages, too; while the Best Picture winner "American Beauty" was Sam Mendes' first feature film, he

"Nothing can prepare you for the epic conclusion." Eon Productions has released a "final US trailer" for No Time to Die , the 25th Bond movie and the fifth movie starring Daniel Craig as Agent 007. We featured numerous trailers last year but after many delays the release date has been reset for October this fall. This final trailer wraps up Daniel Craig's Bond era much like a Marvel trailer. When No Time to Die begins, Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous tech. The cast includes Jeffrey Wright as Felix, Ralph Fiennes as M, Naomie Harris as Moneypenny, Ben Whishaw as Q; plus Rami Malek , Ana de Armas , Léa Seydoux , Lashana Lynch , Billy Magnussen , Rory Kinnear , and David Dencik . I really hope this one is worth the wait, but from the looks of it, it might just be. This looks epic indeed - an

(Welcome to ...And More , our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.) "Family Guy" is back for a landmark 20th season this fall, so grab your gold top hat and cane and get ready to dance on over to Quahog for another round of merriment with the Griffin family. Here's everything we know about "Family Guy" season 20. Family Guy Season 20 Release Date And Where You Can Watch It "Family Guy" season 20 premieres on Fox on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at 9:30 P.M. ET/8:30 P.M. CT. If that seems a little late for a cartoon to air, remember: this is one geared toward adults. In the premiere, via Fox , the one-year-old "Stewie [Griffin] finally says his first word, and it's a swearword." He'll be cussing like the swear-bear "Ted" in no time. They don't just slap a TV-14 label on this show for nothing. You can also stream &q