Ex-Netflix Programming Exec Cindy Holland Joins Board of Entertainment Holding Company Horizon Acquisition

slew of other goods coming to Disney+ including Marvel and “Star Wars” projects.“Lucasfilm is in pre-production on the next installment of Indiana Jones. At the helm is James @Mang0ld, director of ‘Ford v Ferrari,’ and Indy himself, Harrison Ford, will be back to continue his iconic character’s journey.

Indiana Jones rides again! Harrison Ford is donning the iconic fedora and getting his bullwhip out of storage for one more epic adventure.Lucasfilm announced on Thursday — amid the massive Disney Investor Day — that development of the fifth and final film is already underway.«Lucasfilm is in pre-production on the next installment of Indiana Jones,» the company announced, through the official Twitter account.«At the helm is James @Mang0ld, director of Ford v Ferrari, and Indy himself, Harrison

Has Donald Trump blown it? Major actors have always coveted playing the role of an empathetic U.S. president, but after Trump’s four years will anyone want that gig?

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVeteran A&R exec Rob Stevenson is joining 300 Entertainment as a partner, the company announced Thursday.

History of Swear Words, a new Netflix series.The six-episode show will explore the history, origins, and cultural impact of certain expletives including “fuck,” “shit,” “bitch,” “dick,” “pussy” and “damn.”Cage will host each 20-minute episode, while also interviewing historians and etymology experts, as well as a range of entertainers.Guests will include comedians such as Joel Kim Booster, DeRay Davis, Open Mike Eagle, Nikki Glaser, Patti Harrison, London Hughes, Jim Jefferies, Zainab Johnson,

Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon will join Roundabout Theatre Company’s artistic leadership team as Senior Resident Director next month. The director, most recently of Roundabout’s Tony-nominated A Soldier’s Play, is expected to help develop and nurture the careers of young BIPOC directors and play a key part in the non-profit’s “commitment to anti-racism and increased equity, diversity and inclusion.”

EXCLUSIVE: Mythical Entertainment has hired Mallory Schwartz as VP, Television & Film Development.

Dave McNary Film ReporterJapanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada will join Brad Pitt in Sony Pictures’ “Bullet Train,” based on the Japanese novel “Maria Beetle” in which a train in Tokyo is the setting for battles between criminals.David Leitch is directing, with Kelly McCormick producing through 87North alongside Antoine Fuqua through Fuqua Films. Zak Olkewitz wrote the script.

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran actor Hiroyuki Sanada is set to join the A-list ensemble of the Sony action pic Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, Logan Lerman, Masi Oka and Andrew Koji are also on board.

Cindy Holland, the former vp of content at Netflix, has joined the board of directors of a special purpose acquisition company focused on the media and entertainment space. Holland has been appointed to the board of Horizon Acquisition Corp.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorCindy Holland, whose departure from Netflix after an 18-year run this year highlighted the changes rippling through the streaming giant, has joined the board of a newly formed entity called Horizon Acquisition Corp. II.The November 17 appointment was disclosed Monday in an SEC filing.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorCindy Holland, the longtime Netflix VP of original content who departed the streamer two months ago, has joined the board of Horizon Acquisition Corp. II, a special-purpose acquisition corporation targeting the media and entertainment space.Horizon Acquisition Corp.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Hunters star Logan Lerman is set to join Sony’s action thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon and Andrew Koji are also on board.Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka.

Lady Gaga is adding another role to her acting résumé!

Michael Shannon has joined the star-studded cast of the upcoming movie Bullet Train!

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Michael Shannon is set to join Brad Pitt in Sony’s action thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz and Andrew Koji are also on board.Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by bestselling author Kotaro Isaka.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Heroes star Masi Oka is set to join the ensemble of Sony’s action-thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz and Andrew Koji are also on board.Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch will direct and also supervise the script, which will be written by Zak Olkewicz.The film is based on the Japanese novel Maria Beetle by best-selling author Kotaro Isaka.