Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos says streaming, not theatrical, is the best path for big-budget movies to take when it comes to his service. According to THR, the remarks came during a TV industry gathering in London. Reportedly he said the streamer doesn’t feel a business need to recoup film investment
First Trailer: Bong Joon-ho’s “Mickey 17”
Warner Bros. Pictures has finally released the first trailer for “Parasite” and “Snowpiercer” director Bong Joon-ho’s next feature, the darkly comedic sci-fi thriller “Mickey 17”. The film was originally slated for last March, but was reportedly impacted by strikes and other production shifts that led to it requiring more time
William Fichtner Joins “Talamasca” Series
William Fichtner (“Heat,” “Armageddon”) is joining the Anne Rice Immortal Universe. The veteran actor has been cast in AMC’s upcoming six-episode series “The Talamasca” about the secretive group. Fichtner takes on the series regular of Jasper, joining previously announced series lead Nicholas Denton. The project marks the third series in
John Cena To Lead Mattel’s “Matchbox” Film
Mattel has officially enlisted “Peacemaker” star John Cena as the lead in the live-action film adaptation of the “Matchbox” miniature toy car property. “Extraction” director Sam Hargrave is helming “Matchbox” which revolves around the miniatures created by automotive expert Jack Odell in 1953. Odell created the toy to solve a
“Star Wars: Jedi” Gets A Trilogy Capper
Respawn Entertainment is confirmed to be working on a third and final game in the recent “Star Wars: Jedi” franchise revival. The next title will mark a trilogy closer for Cameron Monaghan’s Cal Kestis character that began with ‘Fallen Order’ in 2019 and continued with ‘Survivor’ last year. EA Entertainment