EXCLUSIVE: The documentary film team at Netflix might be popping champagne corks together right about now, if Covid didn’t inhibit the whole in-person office scenario. They’ve got a lot to celebrate.
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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAustralian streaming service Stan has renewed its exclusive content partnership with Hollywood studio MGM. The deal covers series and film titles.
First-run MGM series featured covered by the agreement include: “Billy the Kid,” an epic romantic-adventure series from MGM’s U.S. cable network Epix; “The Box,” a supernatural psychological thriller starring Anna Friel; and the French-Riviera-set series “The Reunion,” based on Guillaume Musso’s best-selling novel and starring Ioan Gruffudd.
Blockbuster films available to stream on Stan in 2023, include: Ridley’s Scott’s “House of Gucci”; Paul Thomas Anderson’s newly released coming-of-age comedy drama “Licorice Pizza”; the biographical musical drama “Respect”; and the upcoming animation “The Addams Family 2.” As part of the newly extended partnership, the James Bond franchise is now available to stream on Stan. The most recent Bond film, “No Time To Die” will be available to the platform in 2023.Stan recently signing new content agreements with NBCUniversal, Lionsgate and WarnerMedia.
It boasts further content partnerships including those with Starz, Showtime, Paramount, CBSViacom, Sony, Warner Bros, Disney, all3media and the British Broadcasting Corporation.The Australian streaming market is currently dominated by Netflix, in terms of both subscription numbers and minutes watched, according to consultancy Media Partners Asia. The firm said that Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video had the next highest subscription numbers with Nine-owned Stan in fourth place.
In terms of minutes watched, however, Stan rated second highest behind only Netflix. The market has become increasingly crowded with Apple TV Plus and Amazon Prime Video both operating in
.EXCLUSIVE: The documentary film team at Netflix might be popping champagne corks together right about now, if Covid didn’t inhibit the whole in-person office scenario. They’ve got a lot to celebrate.
EXCLUSIVE: DeVon Franklin is staying in business with CBS Studios. The producer, motivational speaker and bestselling author has re-upped with the studio with a multi-year overall deal.
Stacey Dooley has hinted that she might be engaged to her dancer boyfriend Kevin Clifton. Stacey, 34, shared a photo of a dessert adorned with the word 'congratulations' on her Instagram story last night (23 February.) The documentary maker added some waving emojis to the bottom of the picture, but didn't add any context to the story shared with her 1 million followers. OK! has reached out to representatives for Stacey for comment.
EXCLUSIVE: Sharon Stone (The Flight Attendant, Ratched) has optioned the rights to Lisa Barr’s upcoming novel Woman on Fire, inking a deal to produce and star in a film adaptation.
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Sharon Stone is mourning the loss of her beloved dog Joe “Biggy” Stone.
Sharon Stone has shared a new picture following the heartbreaking loss of her pet dog Joe Stone.MORE: Sharon Stone inundated with support as she announces tragic death of dog JoeTaking to Instagram, the Hollywood star shared a beautiful image of her pet pooch lying down on a miniature couch, alongside the caption: "Joe 'Biggy' Stone on his throne RIP."Fans were quick to comment on the picture, with one writing: "So sorry," while another wrote: "What a sweet boy. My sincere condolences to you and the family." A third added: "Oh no, very sorry for your loss."VIDEO: Sharon Stone speaks out about recapturing her radiance after her strokeThe Basic Instinct star had announced the devastating news of Joe's passing on Saturday, alongside a picture of herself with him and her other dog Bandit sitting on the stairs at her family home in LA.MORE: Sharon Stone is a work of art in her latest swimsuit photo - quite literallyMORE: Sharon Stone looks fantastic in silk blouse and metallic jacket teamed with sky-high heels"We lost Joe, the brindle, two weeks ago, just ready to share.
Sharon Stone took to social media to reveal that she'd had a difficult past couple of weeks after a heartbreaking loss in the family.MORE: Sharon Stone unveils secret project that majorly excites fansShe revealed with her latest Instagram post that she'd lost her dog Joe Stone two weeks ago and finally found the strength to share the news.WATCH: Sharon Stone speaks about recapturing her radiance after her strokeAlongside a picture of her in front of her magnificent staircase in her Los Angeles home sitting with both her dogs, she wrote: "We lost Joe, the brindle, two weeks ago, just ready to share. It's a process."Many of her famous peers took to the comments to pay their condolences, including Kelly Ripa, Debi Mazar, Katie Couric, Melissa Joan Hart, and Naomi Campbell, among others.MORE: Sharon Stone stuns fans with glamorous behind the scenes photoFans also sent their love and support to Sharon, with one writing: "So sorry for your loss.
EXCLUSIVE: Filming has begun in Canada on New Regency-backed fencing thriller Balestra, which will be produced as a feature with an alternate version to be released separately as a limited series.
above and the poster below. The film will be released exclusively on Disney+ on May 20, 2022.“Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” stars John Mulaney (“Saturday Night Live”) as Chip, Andy Samberg (“Palm Springs”) as Dale and KiKi Layne (“If Beale Street Could Talk”). Also joining the cast are Will Arnett (“Arrested Development”), Eric Bana (“Dirty John”), Flula Borg (“Pitch Perfect 2”), Dennis Haysbert (“24”), Keegan-Michael Key (“Schmigadoon!”), Tress MacNeille (“The Simpsons”), Tim Robinson (“I Think You Should Leave”), Seth Rogen (“Pam and Tommy”), J.K.
EXCLUSIVE: We told you two nights ago that buyers were circling. Now the eagle has landed. Tom Hanks comedy A Man Called Otto has sold to Sony in a record EFM worldwide rights deal pegged around $60M.
Manori Ravindran International EditorShowtime and Bleecker Street have struck an exclusive three-year output deal for the distributor’s movies.Under the pact, which is effective from March, Showtime will carry Bleecker Street movies on air, on demand and via its streaming services within five months of their initial release.The announcement was made by Kent Sevener, executive VP of content acquisition at Showtime, and Bleecker Street CEO Andrew Karpen.The agreement will span up to 12 films per year, all of which will be released theatrically by Bleecker Street. Movies included in the deal are “Infinite Storm” (releasing March 25), “Montana Story” (May 13), “Mr.
Showtime Networks Inc. and Bleecker Street have entered into a new and exclusive three-year output agreement, effective in March.
Sharon Stone‘s still got it! The actress posed for a series of artistic, stylish, and sexy photos in Rake magazine recently, sporting a plunging back bodysuit with large, billowy sleeves in one of the shots. In photos you can see here, Sharon paired the look with with thigh-high latex heeled boots, exhibiting her killer figure at 63-years-old.
King of Staten Island” is no more.Pete Davidson is leaving his beloved borough and moving to Brooklyn. The “Saturday Night Live” star revealed the news in a video interview with fellow comedian and NBCLX host Tabitha Lipkin on Tuesday. “I just want to make sure I don’t have underwear everywhere,” Davidson, 28, said at the start of the interview as he got up to move some items around in his bedroom, including a candle with Kim Kardashian’s face on it.
EXCLUSIVE: NENT streamer Viaplay is seeking to partner with more major U.S. distribution platforms as it beds in “for the long term,” according to EVP and Chief Content Officer Filippa Wallestam.