A new report is linking Apple with a takeover of the streaming giant Netflix. Fresh off the heels of Disney’s game changing purchase of 20th Century Fox, paving the way for Fox’s Marvel properties to align with those at Marvel Studios, news of another huge potential deal is being reported. Reported by Business Insider: “There […]
Netflix secures rights to Maika Monroe and Gary Oldman sci-fi Tau
Netflix have acquired the distribution rights to Federico D’Alessandro’s Tau, which judging by the synopsis below sounds like Home Alone meets Room, by way of Ex-Machina. Starring It Follows and The Guest’s Maika Monroe, the sci-fi thriller will also feature Ed Skrein (Deadpool) and Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour). Tau follows a once street-smart grifter, Julia (Monroe) […]
Netflix may develop House of Cards spin-off in wake of cancellation
After the news that Netflix is cancelling its hit series House of Cards following the accusations of Kevin Spacey’s sexual abuse against Star Trek: Discovery actor Anthony Rapp, there is now word from Variety the streaming service could develop a spin-off of the series. Netflix and producer Media Rights Capital are discussing several ideas for the potential spin-off. One of […]
Netflix aims to release 80 original movies in 2018
Netflix has plans on releasing 80 original movies in 2018. It wasn’t all that long ago that eight original movies coming out of the streaming giant might sound like a little much, but now 80 seems to be the figure they are aiming for. Hoping to match the scale and ambition of its TV department […]
New posters for The Punisher promise the truth must be taken
After yesterday’s reveal of the motion posters, Netflix has now released two new posters for The Punisher. Each offers a look at Frank Castle in and out of his Punisher gear, promising the truth must be taken. The release date for the Marvel series, which stars Jon Bernthal reprising his role as Punisher, is still unknown, […]
Trailer for the Godzilla: Monster Planet anime feature film
A few months ago it was revealed that Polygon Pictures was working on a feature length Godzilla anime which would have a theatrical run in Japan before appearing worldwide on Netflix in November. Directed by Kobun Shizuno and Hiroyuki Seshita, the anime takes place far into Earth’s future as the last remnants of humanity return to […]
Netflix renews GLOW for second season
In the wake of its success on Netflix, the streaming service has renewed the female wrestling comedy GLOW for a 10-episode second season. The series stars Alison Brie as a wannabe actress who finds an unexpected chance at stardom in the wrestling ring. Netflix made the announcement over GLOW‘s Twitter page, revealing a brief teaser trailer for the second […]
