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Leo Barraclough International Features EditorA Spanish movie spin-off of Netflix 2018 sci-fi horror hit “Bird Box,” which starred Sandra Bullock and was directed by Susanne Bier, is in the works.The as yet to be titled movie will start production toward the end of this year in Spain.Alex and David Pastor, whose credits include “The Occupant,” “The Head,” “Carriers” and “Los Últimos Dias,” will write and direct the project.The producers are Dylan Clark (“Bird Box,” “The Batman”), Chris Morgan

New Line announced a new Max Original movie today which is already filming, 8-Bit Christmas, starring Neil Patrick Harris, Winslow Fegley, June Diane Raphael and Steve Zahn.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorNetflix just made its iPhone app a little more funny-looking.The streaming giant Wednesday launched Fast Laughs, a new feature for its mobile apps that presents a string of comedy clips from its stand-up specials, TV series and movies.Netflix’s Fast Laughs displays full-screen vertical video in an auto-playing feed, borrowing a page from apps likes TikTok, and lets users share their favorite bits with friends and social media.

Donald G. McNeil Jr., the veteran New York Times reporter who left the newspaper last month amid the controversy over his use of a racial slur, responded to accusations against him in a lengthy series of Medium posts today.

Dead to Me's Linda Cardellini is set to star in a new murder mystery movie, which is already being described as a female-fronted Clue or Knives Out. The Scooby-Doo star will pen the script too, alongside writer Kelly Hutchinson, who she met while they were both working on the aforementioned Netflix series.

Netflix has announced the full list of movies and TV shows that are set to debut on the streaming service beginning on March 1, 2021.

Emmy and Golden Globe winner America Ferrera is set to make her feature directorial debut with an adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by author Erika Sánchez, who will serve as a co-producer on the film. Anonymous Content and MACRO are producing the pic, which will be released on Netflix.

South by Southwest (aka SXSW) has revealed its final round for its already robust lineup of keynotes and featured sessions. The online iteration of the SXSW conference and festival is set to take place March 16-20.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSouth by Southwest Conference and Festivals has announced that Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg; author and host of the New York Times podcast “Together Apart” Priya Parker in conversation with Anand Giridharadas; and writer and author Charles Yu as Keynote Speakers, along with a new round of Featured Speakers for SXSW Online.The virtual event takes place from March 16-20, 2021.Buttigieg, Parker, and Yu join the Keynote lineup that includes

Former president Donald Trump now faces the release of his tax returns to a New York prosecutor, after the Supreme Court on Monday declined to step in to halt a subpoena for the documents.

It’s hard to watch US stars nipping to hair salons to get their colour refreshed, because we’re all stuck with box dye and home hair hacks over here. But one makeover we’re hugely enjoying from across the pond is Hilary Duff’s pre-baby transformation.The pregnant actress didn’t just go in to get her signature blonde highlights redone, but instead completely changed her look within the space of a few hours by going bright blue.

Kid Cudi is set to star in a new horror-thriller movie from director Ti West, titled X.Little is known about the project except that co-stars Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect), Mia Goth (Suspiria) and Jenna Ortega (Jane The Virgin) have also signed on.The film, written by West, is preparing to shoot in New Zealand and is said to be about the making of an adult film, writes The Hollywood Reporter.Meanwhile, Cudi – real name Scott Mescudi – revealed last month that he and 50 Cent are working on a new

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPlugging a notable gap in its streaming lineup, Google has added the Apple TV app — the only way to get the Apple TV Plus service — to its newest Chromecast device.Starting Thursday, users with the $50 Chromecast with Google TV adapter will be able to access Apple TV.

After acquiring Chinese New Year title The Yin Yang Master last week, Netflix is adding animated fantasy New Gods: Nezha Reborn to its roster. The film, based on the classic mythology The Romance Of The Gods, debuted theatrically in China for Lunar New Year on February 12 and grossed $21.3M through the weekend. To date, it has made over $36M in the market. Netflix has taken exclusive global streaming rights outside China.

direct to your inboxA new female lead has been announced for the next series of Bridgerton.The Netflix drama has already been confirmed for a second season following its worldwide success after its release on Christmas Day.With that, Sex Education star Simone Ashley has been cast as the as new lead which we already know will focus on Anthony Bridgerton.The 25-year-old British actress will appear as Kate who is described as "a smart, headstrong young woman who suffers no fools - Anthony

Twin time! Kristen Wiig subtly revealed her and Avi Rothman’s twins’ names in the end credits of her movie Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, which premiered on Friday, February 12.

Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music: Read an official description, below. 9 p.m.