Making his mark. Since Lockwood & Co. premiered on Netflix, fans have applauded Cameron Chapman for his captivating performance as Anthony Lockwood — and his scene-stealing moments with onscreen love interest Ruby Stokes.
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EXCLUSIVE: 2022 finalists for the Latinx List, showcasing top works by up-and-coming Latinx screenwriters, have been unveiled by The Latin Tracking Board, NALIP, the Untitled Latinx Project, and The Black List.
The batch of selected scripts consists of five original pilots and six original features. Among the finalists are Daniel F. Pérez (2096) and Makana Lani (Contingent), who have received WGA-minimum script deals from Netflix, through the Latinx List’s partnership with the streamer announced last summer.
“By providing this opportunity, the Latinx List is kicking the door wide open for emerging writers, and I’m humbled to be selected among such talented creatives,” said Lani. “As a queer, underrepresented writer, I’m thrilled to be writing a script for Netflix–a company that’s truly following through on their mission of championing diverse voices.”
“I’m thrilled that 2096 is part of this year’s Latinx List, and so excited to develop with Netflix!” said Pérez. “Thank you to The Black List and partners.”
Black List founder Franklin Leonard said he encourages “anyone in need of good writers to read these scripts, whether you’re looking for a Latinx writer or not. We’re incredibly excited to see what comes of Daniel and Makana’s development deals with Netflix and all of these projects, wherever they end up.”
Untitled Latinx Project founding member, writer Gloria Calderón Kellett, added that the advocacy group “is so thrilled to once again partner with the Latin Tracking Board, NALIP, and Netflix to bring better representation and opportunity to underrepresented communities.”
“LATB is proud of all the incredible and compelling stories read during this process,” said LATB’s Andrea Juárez Wax in closing, “and we’re excited
Making his mark. Since Lockwood & Co. premiered on Netflix, fans have applauded Cameron Chapman for his captivating performance as Anthony Lockwood — and his scene-stealing moments with onscreen love interest Ruby Stokes.
Olivia Newton-John’s daughter says her mother was making jokes up until the very end.Chloe Lattanzi and Newton-John’s widower, John Easterling, sat down for their first TV interview since her death with Today’s Hoda Kotb that aired on Friday, Feb. 17.«And right before she lost her ability to speak, she was making jokes,» said Lattanzi.
Olivia Newton-John's daughter has shared the heartbreaking last words her mother said to her before she passed away aged 73 in August 2022.Chloe Lattanzi appeared in her first TV interview since Olivia's death alongside the Grease star's widower, John Easterling on Friday and revealed that her beloved mom was still telling jokes right up until her death.WATCH: Remembering Olivia Newton-John"The last words she could say to me was, 'My sunshine,'" Chloe told Today's Hoda Kotb, adding: "And right before she lost her ability to speak, she was making jokes."Chloe was visibly emotional as she spoke of her love for her mom, who died after a three-decade journey with breast cancer.TRENDING: Tom Brady shares surprise adoption news four months after Gisele Bundchen divorcePOPULAR: Carrie Underwood reveals jaw-dropping addition to her 400-acre family home"I love my mom more than anything," she said. "She's my mama, you know? She's not Olivia Newton-John to me, but I'm so glad that she was Olivia Newton-John for so many people."Chloe revealed that she has also found comfort from the millions of people around the world who adored the late actress and singer.
Chloe Lattanzi is looking back at her mom Olivia Newton-John‘s final days.
Lego has unveiled a BTS-themed set based on the video for the K-pop group’s 2000 track ‘Dynamite’ which has been designed by two super-fans of Lego, one of whom is also a super-fan of BTS.“Sing, song the night away as you build this 749 piece Lego set and uncover authentically recreated details that mirror scenes from the iconic music video”, says an official blurb. “Customers can now combine at-home karaoke sessions with brick building and immerse themselves in a world of disco, donuts and dynamic dance moves”.“But the set wouldn’t be complete without the biggest South Korean boy band in the world – who are now also available in Lego minifigure form for the first time”, said blurb continues.
Top 10 Highest Paid Entertainers of 2022, thanks to the majority sale of his production company Plan B in December. According to Forbes, the actor/producer earned $113 million after all fees were paid and also earned $30 million from acting roles in “Bullet Train,” “Babylon” and “The Lost City.” Through Plan B, Pitt has produced Oscar-winning films “Moonlight,” “12 Years A Slave” and “The Departed.” Pitt, who won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” also took home a Best Picture statuette for “12 Years a Slave.” He was outranked by Tyler Perry, who founded his own studio in Atlanta in 2015. Perry raked in $175 million in 2022 and has an estimated $1 billion fortune.The complete top 10 on Forbes’ Highest-Paid Performers of 2022:1.
Netflix will release “PLUTO,” based on the manga comic book series by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, later this year, the streamer announced Tuesday.Created by Naoki Urasawa (“20th Century Boys, Yawara!,” “Master Keaton”) and his longtime co-creator Takashi Nagasaki, the manga “PLUTO” is based on Osamu Tezuka’s “Astro Boy ‘The Greatest Robot on Earth’” arc from 1964.A teaser clip gives a sneak peek at this first animated version of the manga.The suspense drama story is set in a neo-futuristic world with humans and high-functioning robots living together in a peaceful society. The manga, which won the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, was adapted for the stage in 2015.
It pays to be famous. Forbes has just dropped their list of the top 10 highest-paid entertainers in the world in 2022.Music icon Taylor Swift is the only woman on the list and she joins fellow musicians Bad Bunny, Sting, The Rolling Stones and Genesis.The group of high-earners also includes a number of filmmakers and TV creators, like the dynamic duos behind “The Simpsons” and “South Park.”The top earners in 2022 collected about $1.35 billion — just half as much as last year’s list which boasted entertainers such as Kanye “Ye” West, Jay-Z, and Bruce Springsteen.
EXCLUSIVE: Squid Game: The Challenge faced an independent safety assessment after contestants on the Netflix reality series required medical attention during filming.
Netflix has been forced to defend the conditions on its upcoming Squid Game: The Challenge reality series following reports of freezing cold temperatures and a contestant having to be stretchered off during the Red Light, Green Light game.
Lisa Marie Presley‘s twins are going to be living with their dad permanently.
Netflix has topped this year’s list of distributors nominated for BAFTA film awards for the fourth year running with 21 nominations overall.
Netflix, after pulling itself out of a grueling series of setbacks in the first part of 2022, will face another test Thursday afternoon when it reports fourth quarter financial results.
Sales are so good behind the Orange curtain that Netflix wants more from the Oppenheim brothers: It has renewed Selling The OC for two additional seasons.
Earlier today, Netflix unveiled its teaser trailer for all of the major film releases the streamer will debut in 2023. Yes, there were the usual suspects, folks like Kevin Hart, Adam Sandler, and Chris Hemsworth all have new projects coming to Netflix, per usual.
Netflix offered a first look at its 2023 slate of films on Wednesday, including a brand new thriller from David Fincher, a sci-fi epic from Zack Snyder, Chris Hemworth’s “Extraction” sequel, a Jennifer Lopez survival movie and an Adam Sandler/Jennifer Aniston comedy.Hemsworth will return in “Extraction 2” this summer on June 16, with Sam Hargrave back in the director’s chair for another action-fueled adventure.Fincher’s “The Killer” – which reunites the filmmaker with his “Seven” screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker for a serial killer tale starring Michael Fassbender – won’t arrive until Nov. 10, so Fincher fans have awhile to wait.Ditto Zack Snyder’s next film, “Rebel Moon.” That project is a two-part space epic, with the first installment set as Netflix’s big holiday season release on Dec.
Netflix has unveiled its 2023 feature film slate, consisting of 49 titles.
Perfect Match has everything you need from a chaotically loved-up reality show like Bachelor in Paradise or Love Island: a tropical paradise getaway (sun's out, buns out), sexual tension you can cut with a knife, and 23 lucky singles. But twist: Those lucky singles are all people that fans of Netflix's gold mine of reality tv will definitely be familiar with. The streaming service truly is the gift that keeps on giving—because on February 14, we'll get a new reality show that is quite obviously going to be the talk of the year.
There’s no surprises on Netflix‘s English-language TV and film charts in the U.S. for the week of January 9 to January 15.
Meghan Markle's former best friend Jessica Mulroney has broken her silence following the couple's controversial Netflix documentary.