'Heels' Might Be Saved from Cancellation, Netflix Acquires First Two Seasons

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Get your parasols out, because Netflix and Shondaland are launching a new “Bridgerton” fan event ahead of the show’s Season 3 premiere, and this one will encourage a great deal of strolling in the sun as you browse Regency-inspired merch. Per Netflix and Shondaland, on May 11 “a plaza in New York City will be transformed into the Bridgerton Promenade, a bustling Regency-era market reminiscent of the iconic ‘Bridgerton’ ‘Ton where fans are invited to immerse themselves into the world of ‘Bridgerton’ with interactive experiences, a showcase of the new products, photo opps, live merriment, exciting giveaways and more.” This marks “Bridgerton’s” second venture into live events, alongside the globe-trotting “The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience,” which has been the site of nearly 50 proposals since it began touring.

, nor of his admiration for the woman who has become the royal family's most popular personality. On Tuesday, April 23, the King awarded her a new honorary title: the Princess of Wales officially joined the Order of Companions of Honor, a first for a member of the royal family.This prestigious order was founded by King George V in 1917 to recognize British personalities who have made outstanding contributions to their country's culture, science, and politics.

Steve Carell has landed a fun new gig alongside Tina Fey!

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Steve Carell is set to star opposite Tina Fey in the upcoming Netflix comedy series “The Four Seasons,” Variety has learned. The series is based on the 1981 film of the same name that was directed by and starred Alan Alda with Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Sandy Dennis, and Len Cariou also among the cast members. The series was first announced in January with an eight-episode order and is slated to begin production later this year.

Kate Middleton has been bestowed with a significant new royal title from King Charles as she continues her cancer treatment.

Olivia Attwood might be a huge TV star but, just like the rest of us, sometimes she doubts herself, and when she got the call to be a panelist on Loose Women, there was one big question on her mind. The 32 year old is unquestionably one of the most successful people ever to come out of the hit ITV2 show Love Island, and she's since been snapped up by ITV, with a multitude of her own shows, from documentaries to a fly-on-the-wall series. But landing a coveted role on Loose Women in 2023 is no doubt one of her biggest coups to date, and in an exclusive interview with OK!, Olivia opened up on how it all came about, and what she thought to meeting the Loose Women....

Michaela Zee Netflix has acquired the series “Calabasas” from executive producers Kim Kardashian, Emma Roberts and “Pretty Little Liars” creator I. Marlene King, Variety has confirmed.

Liam Hemsworth will be concluding Geralt of Rivia’s epic story. He’ll be starring as the lead role in “The Witcher,” the succesful Netflix series based on the books and video game adaptations. Hemsworth will be taking up the role for seasons four and five, with the fifth installment marking the end of the series.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Netflix reported its first-quarter 2024 earnings Thursday, revealing it added a whopping 9.33 million paid subscribers. Analysts consensus estimates were for Netflix to add 3.93 million paid subs globally in Q1 (to reach 264.21 million), according to StreetAccount. Per Netflix, it has now climbed to 269.60 million subs as of March 31.

Bridgerton fans don't have long to wait until the hit show returns for its hotly-anticipated third season.

shared on LinkedIn. Goodall turned 90 on April 3.The 93-year-old Eastwood, sporting a bushy white beard, was wearing a blue checkered flannel shirt, gray slacks and sneakers and was absorbed in the talk.Goodall is renowned for her work with primates, so it’s not surprising that Eastwood turned out to hear her speak.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Netflix has acquired “Rather,” the documentary about veteran journalist Dan Rather‘s landmark career in news. The film, which premieres April 24 on the streamer, utilizes the story of of Rather’s life on television to also explore the evolution of broadcast journalism, the troubles a free press now faces, along with the slide of American society from hard-fought advances in social justice and democratic freedoms.

The Australian drama Heartbreak High premieres it’s second season this week!

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Netflix has taken worldwide rights on the horror-thriller “Don’t Move,” a new genre entry from producer Sam Raimi (“The Evil Dead,” “Drag Me to Hell”). The project is led by Kelsey Asbille, breakout on the FX anthology series “Fargo” and “Yellowstone,” alongside frequent Ryan Murphy player and “The Big Short’ star Finn Wittrock. It follows a seasoned serial killer who injects a grieving woman with a paralytic agent while the two of them are isolated deep in the forest.

Naman Ramachandran Netflix has unveiled a spectacular trailer for Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.” The series is set in Heeramandi, Lahore, British India, where Mallikajaan (Manisha Koirala) rules over an elite house of courtesans. She schemes, fearing no one — until the return of her late nemesis’ daughter, Fareedan (Sonakshi Sinha), brings tensions in the house to a boil. Outside, the city is also roiling, with revolutionaries demanding India’s freedom from British rule, with Bibbojaan (Aditi Rao Hydari), one of Mallikajaan’s daughters, joining the fight for freedom.

It's no secret that Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu was met with some backlash after her Celebrity Big Brother appearance but as the 29 year old 'reflects' on her time in the house, she's reportedly looking towards her next career move. ”Ekin-Su is TV gold, but it’ll be interesting to see what direction she goes in next," a source said. "Once Traitors airs, the feeling is she will move into documentaries or presenting, with industry peers telling her she could follow in the footsteps of Olivia Attwood and Zara McDermott." Ekin-Su first rose to fame in 2022 after starring on the hit ITV dating show Love Island and, since then, has appeared on Dancing on Ice and, of course, Celebrity Big Brother.

The only GP practice in Greenfield has been saved from the threat of imminent closure because of a complicated leasehold coming to an end at the end of March. The closure of Greenfield’s Pennine Medical Centre would have seen thousands of patients forced to travel to Mossley or Saddleworth for treatment instead.

NBC has canceled the reboot of Quantum Leap after just two seasons.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Quantum Leap” has been canceled at NBC after two seasons, Variety has confirmed. The show served as a followup to the 1989 show of the same name starring Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell.

Studiocanal has signed the person responsible for setting up Netflix production hubs around Europe as its new TV boss.