Netflix co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, recently announced a major expansion of Netflix Studios Albuquerque, highlighting the significant investment the company has made in New Mexico’s production industry. Since 2019, the facility has seen nearly $900 million in total investment, solidifying Netflix’s commitment to nurturing and growing the thriving production ecosystem in the state. The expansion project
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Spencer Milligan, a prolific actor known for his role in the iconic 1970s series Land of the Lost, passed away at the age of 86. His career spanned decades, leaving a lasting impact on the television industry. Born in 1937 in Oak Park, IL, Milligan started his journey in local theater before transitioning to the
Channing Tatum’s vision for a crossover between 21 Jump Street and Men in Black, titled MIB 23, was a project that had fans excited and intrigued. The idea of blending two popular franchises into one movie was seen as a bold and ambitious move that could potentially create a new and unique film experience for
Limonero Films has recently acquired worldwide distribution rights to a groundbreaking environmental-themed documentary titled Blue Carbon. Produced by MAKE Waves Media, the film features the participation of renowned figures in the music industry, including Grammy-nominated music producer and DJ Jayda Guy, Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, and Brazilian musician Seu Jorge. This innovative documentary, directed by Emmy
After nearly 25 years since the last installment of the Friday franchise, Ice Cube has revealed that there is finally some progress in the development of the highly anticipated fourth movie. With new leadership at Warner Bros, including Mike DeLuca, who previously worked with Ice Cube at New Line, there is renewed interest in getting
Daisy Ridley, known for her role as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, recently experienced a surreal moment during her visit to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The actress had a chance meeting with the theme park performer who portrays Rey from the film. Sharing the encounter on her Instagram story, Ridley expressed her disbelief
After 25 years since its original premiere, the iconic teen movie “Can’t Hardly Wait” is getting a new lease on life as a stage musical. Co-writer and director Deborah Kaplan recently unveiled exciting news about the upcoming musical adaptation of the cult classic film. With a fresh perspective and a musical twist, the story of
Matthew McConaughey, known for his roles in romantic comedies like The Wedding Planner and How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days, found himself at a crossroads in his career. Feeling boxed in by the industry’s expectations, he contemplated leaving Hollywood altogether. The pressure to conform to a certain genre left him feeling constrained and
The Bikeriders, directed by Jeff Nichols, introduces us to a group of intriguing characters who are deeply rooted in both reality and fiction. Austin Butler shines as Benny, a motorcycle enthusiast who finds himself drawn into the world of the Chicago Vandals, a club of bikers led by the enigmatic Johnny, played by Tom Hardy.
Embracer Group’s ambitious plan to capitalize on its Lord of the Rings intellectual property is beginning to show promising results. In the company’s recently released annual report for the fiscal year 2023/2024, the Entertainment & Services division, which houses the Lord of the Rings IP, reported a significant increase in net sales, reaching SEK7.08B ($678M).