An Amy Winehouse biopic is in the works from Fifty Shades of Grey and Nowhere Boy director Sam Taylor-Johnson, per Deadline (opens in new tab). The film will be titled Back to Black, the same name as the singer’s second album. Matt Greenhalgh, who previously worked with Taylor-Johnson on Nowhere …
Read More »Vecna, Stranger Things season 4 villain, surprising origins explained
Having fought Demogorgons, the Mind Flayer and a bunch of villainous Russians in previous chapters, Eleven and the gang find themselves up against a new enemy in Stranger Things season 4: Vecna. Across the latest installment’s nine episodes, it is revealed that the powerful big bad has a complicated history …
Read More »HBO cancels Gentleman Jack after two seasons
Gentleman Jack has been canceled by HBO after just two seasons. Created by Happy Valley’s Sally Wainwright, the Suranne Jones-led period drama centers on real-life Yorkshire-based landowner Anne Lister, retroactively dubbed “the first modern lesbian”, as she strikes up a romance with the wealthy Ann Walker, and navigates male-dominated business …
Read More »A real-life Squid Game competition is coming to Netflix – and its set to have the “biggest ever cash prize”
Netflix is turning Squid Game into a reality competition series. Released in September 2021, the South Korean drama centers on a bunch of cash-strapped individuals – including divorced gambling addict Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) – who agree to take part in an invitation-only contest in the hopes of winning an eye-watering …
Read More »Gentleman Jack fans react to “emotional” season 2 finale amid calls for season 3 renewal
Gentleman Jack fans have urged the BBC and HBO to renew the show for a third season following its “emotional” season 2 finale. Created by Happy Valley’s Sally Wainwright, the Suranne Jones-led period drama centers on Yorkshire-based lesbian landowner Anne Lister, as she navigates rocky romances and male-dominated business ventures …
Read More »Cannes 2022 in review: Bickering siblings, exploited immigrants and a very wonky donkey
The 75th Cannes Film Festival is drawing to a close, and the general consensus is that it’s been a successful event where most of the movies have been of a pretty solid standard. In other words it’s been a teensy bit dull, with even Cronenberg’s Crimes Of The Future – …
Read More »Bob Odenkirk accidentally spoiled the Better Call Saul mid-season finale Howard Hamlin death months ago
Bob Odenkirk accidentally spoiled the Better Call Saul mid-season finale months ago. Major spoilers ahead – turn back now if you’re not up to date with the show! In the episode, a major character was shockingly killed off in the final moments of the runtime. After Kim (Rhea Seehorn) and …
Read More »HBO renews Barry for season 4 – and Bill Hader will direct all the episodes
Barry has been renewed for season 4 at HBO, with Bill Hader in the director’s chair for all eight episodes. The dark comedy follows Hader’s titular character, a hitman turned actor trying to leave his violent past behind. The show is currently airing its third season, but production on the …
Read More »Netflix is reportedly exploring live streaming for unscripted shows
Netflix is reportedly considering live streaming for the first time. According to Deadline (opens in new tab), the streamer has confirmed that a live streaming capability is in early development for its unscripted TV shows and stand-up comedy specials. As the report notes, this would mean Netflix could bring in …
Read More »Ozark actor Nelson Bonilla reveals his thoughts on his characters death
A key Ozark actor has reacted to his character’s death. Major spoilers ahead for Ozark season 4 part 2! Nelson Bonilla, who played the cartel hitman Nelson in the show, has spoken out on his shocking death in the final season. He was ultimately killed by Rachel Garrison (Jordana Spiro) …
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