Former Senior Netflix Exec Cindy Holland Joins Board Of “Blank-Check” Firm Horizon Acquisition Corp

Sure, they have the launch of The Surgeon’s Cut tomorrow, but some weeks it kind of bites to be Netflix.

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.

Chadwick Boseman would have turned 44 years old yesterday, November 29. To celebrate the late actor's memory and legacy, Boseman's fellow performers and former costars, including those from Black Panther, shared loving tributes on his birthday.

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.

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.

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.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos are right now announcing that Netflix will boost its presence in the state by expanding its ABQ Studios and committing to an additional $1 billion in production spending.The Studio expansion will add 300 acres to the company’s existing studios, located in Albuquerque’s Mesa Del Sol area.

Goldie Hawn will be celebrating her 75th birthday this weekend and her longtime partner Kurt Russell helped her ring in the special day a little early!

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!

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: In the latest high-profile exit from UK agency Troika (now known as YMU Drama and Comedy), the firm’s Director & Head Of Comedy Sophie Chapman has joined management outfit 42.Respected rep Chapman spent six years at Troika and before that 12 years at Avalon.

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.

who left the company in September when new co-CEO Ted Sarandos promoted Bajaria. (Channing Dungey, Jane Wiseman and Nina Wolarsky followed Holland out the door.) Until that post is occupied, the execs above will report directly to Bajaria.Also Read: Netflix TV Chief Bela Bajaria Sets Global Leadership Team, Restructures US OperationsSaid Pakosta: “I’ve spent many hours watching as a fan, and now I am incredibly excited to join Bela and the Netflix original series team.

Dave McNary Film Reporter“Deadpool 2” star Zazie Beetz will join Brad Pitt in the cast of Sony’s action movie “Bullet Train.”Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry and Andrew Koji are also boarding the pic. “Hobbs & Shaw” helmer David Leitch is directing with Kelly McCormick producing through 87North and Antoine Fuqua through Fuqua Films.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: Atlanta star Zazie Beetz has rounded out the cast of Sony’s action-thriller Bullet Train starring Brad Pitt. Joey King, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry 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.

Peter White Television EditorNetflix has countered accusations that it disproportionately cancels more shows than other networks and platforms by revealing data around the percentage of shows that it renews.The streamer’s Global Head of TV Bela Bajaria revealed that it has a program renewal rate of around 67% – something that she said was in line with industry standards.But Bajaria and her boss, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos, speaking at the Paley International Council Summit, admitted that it sometimes

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix’s newly minted head of global TV, Bela Bajaria, laid out her vision for her new role during a panel at the Paley International Council Summit on Wednesday.In a chat with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, Bajaria was asked what her goals were now that she has moved up to such a powerful position within the streaming giant.“I think what gives all of us great pride at Netflix is entertaining the world,” Bajaria said.