International Insider: Scripted Boom Time; Omicron Wreaks Havoc; Netflix’s India Play; Holland To Banijay; Bye Bye Berry

Jennifer Yuma editorNetflix and Shondaland have announced the return of “Bridgerton,” with Season 2 set to premiere on March 25.Keeping up with the tradition of Julia Quinn’s novels, Season 2 of “Bridgerton” tells the story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s (Jonathan Bailey) quest for love as he sets out to find a suitable wife.

Spider-Man: No Way Home is already the biggest movie of 2021 after just one week in theaters and all eyes are on the actors who have played the web-slinger over the years.

Naman Ramachandran “Aranyak,” the Indian noir series that began streaming Dec. 10, has emerged as a global hit for Netflix.

Mark Keizer A suicidal IT specialist and a blind archivist help a dying woman find the child she gave up for adoption in French director Albert Dupontel’s “Adieu les cons,” rechristened “Bye Bye Morons” in the U.S. (though “So Long, Suckers!” would’ve probably be a better translation).

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment have completed their merger, creating a combined entity led by Zee CEO Punit Goenka fit to take on the U.S. streaming giants in the nation.

Last year, Tom Holland made a big promise and this year it came true, making one lucky fan very happy.

Binky Felstead has given a glimpse inside her idyllic staycation in the New Forest with her adorable daughter India and son Wolfie. The former Made in Chelsea star, 31, who recently opened up about her childcare struggles with two young children, shared a peek inside her idyllic festive getaway along with her husband Max Darnton to her 1.5million Instagram followers.

While nothing’s been confirmed, it’s clear that many are excited about the prospect of Tom Holland continuing to play Peter Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe even beyond “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”“I think it’s 12 now?” Holland joked when asked how many more Spider-Man films he’s signed on for. “I could have sworn it was 34,” said Jacob Batalon, who plays Peter’s best friend Ned in “No Way Home.”“No, it’s until he’s 34,” said Zendaya, who plays MJ, Peter’s girlfriend.She also commented on

Netflix is making an aggressive play for new subscribers in India by significantly lowering the cost of its subscription plans in the country.

Zendaya gave a nod to the film with her fashion choice as she was joined by her co-star and rumoured love interest Tom Holland at the Los Angeles premiere. Emmy award-winner Zendaya, 25, plays Holland's love interest MJ alongside his webbed hero Peter Parker in the upcoming instalment titled Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Naman Ramachandran In a bid to capture a bigger share of the large, fiercely competitive and price-sensitive Indian streaming market, Netflix has sharply reduced its subscription price plans in the territory.The cheapest monthly mobile plan, which covers phone and tablet, has been cut from INR199 ($2.63) to INR149 ($1.97).The basic full service plan, which provides 480p picture quality, sees the largest price drop, by 60%, from INR499 ($6.60) per month to just INR199 ($2.63). The standard plan,

Zendaya comes through all things stop, including Tom Holland. ET's Nischelle Turner spoke to Holland at the Los Angeles premiere of their new film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Monday night, when Holland stopped mid-conversation to watch his leading lady make her way onto the red carpet.«I think Zendaya just showed up,» Holland said as the screams and cheers from the crowd grew louder and louder.

Far from reality? Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson and her family knew how to stir up controversy on their former show, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.

(CNN)While promoting his new Spider-Man film, Tom Holland confirmed he has another big role coming.In an interview on the red carpet for an event promoting "Spider-Man: No Way Home" in London, Holland casually told reporters "Oh, I am playing Fred Astaire.""The script came in about a week ago," he says in a video posted by the Associated Press on social media. "I haven't read it yet.

Judging by the quick teaser and all the hints from producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the upcoming “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is going to have yet another grouping of unique Spider-People who help the young Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen save the world. And if Sony is looking for more folks to add to the film, the studio should give Tom Holland and Co.

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