‘Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival’ Adds More Shows Including Billy Eichner To Host ‘Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration’

Persuasion is in the works for Netflix. And we see much lingering eye contact and hand grazing in our future.WATCH: Bridgerton Cast On Edwina And Kate's RelationshipDakota Johnson (50 Shades of Grey) is leading the upcoming period drama as Anne Elliot, the heroine of Jane Austen's final novel.She's joined by Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians) in the role of Mr.

Waterworks! Ozark’s Jessica Frances Dukes had quite the emotional reaction to reading the show’s final script — and she wants people to prepare themselves.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix, France’s Metropolitan and multi-territory distributor Vertice are among companies to have pre-bought Liam Neeson thriller In The Land Of Saints And Sinners, we can reveal.

Star Wars and the MCU, but even shows that are based on popular IP have just as much trouble as others in attaining and then maintaining audiences. To the point where there have already been a steady number of cancellations so far in 2022 that qualify for Gone Too Soon status, and each of the shows listed below were only given a single season before their fates were sealed.  Whether we’re talking broadcast, premium cable or streaming, all kinds of shows have had their plugs pulled despite only putting out lone seasons.

Pregnant Charlotte Crosby packed on the PDA with boyfriend Jake Ankers as they continued their sun-drenched getaway to Dubai. Last week, the 31 year old former Geordie Shore star announced that she is expecting her first child with her other half Jake, and was quick to show off her evolving figure on board a luxury yacht in the UAE. And while on holiday, the television personality continued to show off her blossoming bump in a yellow bikini that complimented her bronzed glow.

EXCLUSIVE: J. Miles Dale, Oscar-winning producer of The Shape of Water and nominee Nightmare Alley, has formed a creative partnership with Netflix. Dale will produce feature films under a multi-year first-look deal via his Demilo Films banner. Dale’s currently an executive producer and co-showrunner on the Netflix series Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet Of Curiosities and he is also executive producer on the Netflix series Sex/Life.

Anatomy of a Scandal, the brand-new drama about class, gender and more, has proved a big hit with Netflix fans since it was released to the platform on Good Friday (15 April).

Netflix tonight announced that it has renewed its animated series Big Mouth for a seventh season, and will bring back its spinoff Human Resources for a second. The former series will be back with new episodes later this year.

Wilson Chapman editor“Big Mouth” and “Human Resources” still have some growing up to do. The Netflix animated comedies have been renewed for additional seasons, the streamer announced Monday.“Big Mouth” has been renewed through Season 7, with Season 6 premiering later this year. Freshman show “Human Resources” has also been renewed for a second season.

Kevin Bacon (City on a Hill) and Farrah Mackenzie (United States of Al) have signed on for roles in Sam Esmail’s Netflix film Leave the World Behind, Deadline can confirm. They join a cast that also includes Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke and Myha’la Herrold, as previously announced.

Sean Murray and Gary Cole are opening up about the casting shakeup that happened in the current season of NCIS.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s Group Effort Initiative has partnered with Netflix on a new initiative that will expand underrepresented communities’ access to below-the-line career opportunities. Participants will secure access to on-set production training, as well as job placements this year on multiple Netflix productions throughout the United States and Canada.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterRyan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s company Group Effort Initiative is working with Netflix to hire people from underrepresented communities in film and television production jobs.The partnership, which focuses on below-the-line career opportunities, aims to create training and entry-level job options for marginalized communities in the U.S. and Canada.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterIone Skye has joined the upcoming Netflix series “Beef” in a guest starring role, Variety has learned exclusively.The 10-episode dramedy series will be led by Steven Yeun and Ali Wong. It follows two people who find themselves involved in a road rage incident that begins to consume every thought and action of their lives.Netflix would not comment on the details of Skye’s character, but sources say she is a mysterious woman whose mere presence haunts one of the lead characters.Along with Yeun, Wong, and Skye, the cast for the series also includes Young Mazino, Joseph Lee, David Choe, and Patti Yasutake, while Maria Bello, Ashley Park, Justin H.

She found her match! The Ultimatum‘s April Marie introduced fans to her new boyfriend following her split from Jake Cunningham after the Netflix experiment.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterNetflix has promoted Emily Feingold to vice president of communications, Variety has learned exclusively.The experienced and well-liked executive will now oversee communications for the streaming giant across the United States and Canada. She reports to Rachel Whetstone, Netflix chief communications officer.“I am thrilled that Emily has been appointed as Netflix’s new VP of communications.

New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Jack Harlow dropped his highly anticipated new single, sampling Fergie's «Glamorous» on the hot new track, «First Class.» Chlöe followed up her mega-hit, «Have Mercy,» with the sultry «Treat Me.» And Camila Cabello shared her new album,, with a new single «psychofreak,» featuring Willow Smith.Carrie Underwood shared the title track off her upcoming album, Maggie Rogers released her first new single in three years, «That's Where I Am,» and FINNEAS joined Lizzy McAlpine on «hate to be lame,» the latest single off her newly released album,Plus, new music from Lil Baby, Alicia Keys, Kelsea Ballerini, John Legend, Mandy Moore and more!Read on to check out some of our favorite recommendations for new songs and albums to listen to this week — plus, where you can stream them now!Stream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple / SpotifyStream it now: Apple /

Emily Longeretta ATX TV Festival will feature the world premiere of Lifetime’s “Flowers in the Attic: The Origin,” followed by a Q&A with the cast and creators, Variety can exclusively announce. Additionally, the 11th season of the festival will feature a live episode of the “Friday Night Lights” rewatch podcast “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts.”The 2022 festival, set to take place in Austin, Texas, will take place June 2-5, 2022, returning to in-person programming for the first time in two years.After a screening of Lifetime’s limited series “Flowers in the Attic: The Origin,” based on Andrew Neiderman’s novel “Garden of Shadows,” executive producers Paul Sciarrotta and Jennie Snyder Urman will host a panel with cast members Jemima Rooper, Kelsey Grammar, Alana Boden and Hannah Dodd.

Jake Gyllenhaal is opening up about a crazy stunt in the new Michael Bay film “Ambulance,” in which he plays a career criminal driving a stolen ambulance full of hostages while being chased by police along the bank of the Los Angeles River.

John Mulaney, Billy Eichner, Bill Burr and other comedians have been added to the growing roster of performers headlining events at the inaugural “Netflix is a Joke: The Festival,” the streamer announced on Tuesday.The festival will host over 250 live shows in over 30 Los Angeles venues over the course of 11 days, featuring A-list names in stand-up and comedy. Previously announced performers and events include David Letterman, Gabriel Iglesias, Dave Chappelle, Amy Schumer, Tim Robinson and Aziz Ansari.Highlights from the newly announced shows include stand up sets from Mulaney, Sebastian Maniscalco, Franco Escamilla, Neal Brennan and Jacqueline Novak.