‘Purple Hearts’ director defends Netflix film from racism backlash

EXCLUSIVE: Tendo Nagenda is leaving Netflix this week. He’ll exit on September 1, a development that came from a move to simplify the structure of the film team. Under Head of Global Films Scott Stuber, Netflix has been methodically streamlining its executive structure. There will now be one Studio Film team led by Kira Goldberg and Ori Marmur, whose upcoming films include Slumberland, Heart of Stone and The Killer.

of the Game of Thrones prequel, , Prime Video rolls out its much anticipated fantasy drama, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, this week. No comparisons here, other than it’s another with epic storytelling and a huge budget to bring it to life. But if period fantasy dramas aren’t your thing—or even if they are—there are plenty of other new shows worthy of your attention. Hallmark’s Mahogany card brand is coming to Hallmark’s Movies & Mysteries channel with original made-for-TV movies.

EXCLUSIVE: Hot off the success of its record-breaking Netflix film Purple Hearts, Alloy Entertainment has unveiled four new features in development, three of which are based on books that the company has developed in-house.

Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, has entered the streamer’s Most Popular Films List, ranking at seventh.Starring Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine, the movie tells the story of Cassie Salazar (Carson) and Luke Morrow (Galitzine), who find themselves in a tricky situation when they get married purely for the financial benefits that come with their union. Luke is about to deploy for The Marines when he meets Cassie, an aspiring musician with very liberal views.

EXCLUSIVE: Camila Mendes (Riverdale) and Archie Renaux (Shadow and Bone) will lead the cast of Gulfstream Pictures’ romantic comedy Upgraded, from actor-director Carlson Young (The Blazing World), which has entered production in the UK.

Ellise Shafer SPOILER ALERT: Do not read unless you have watched “Look Both Ways,” streaming now on Netflix.When Lili Reinhart got the call to star in and executive produce her first Netflix film, the “Riverdale” actor was all-in. With the popular CW series set to end next year after seven seasons, the 25-year-old is ready to re-establish herself outside of the beloved character Betty Cooper, and “Look Both Ways” marks the beginning of that next chapter.The dramedy, out Wednesday on Netflix, follows Natalie, an ambitious woman who takes a pregnancy test on the eve of her college graduation.

has heard the backlash against her new Netflix film, Purple Hearts.The movie, which has been watched for , follows a liberal singer-songwriter (Carson) who marries a conservative marine (Nicholas Galitzine) for his healthcare benefits after being diagnosed with . Yes, the title “Purple Hearts” is not just a play on military jargon, but also represents what you get when someone from the blue party falls in love with someone who probably voted for Trump in the 2016 election.While the film has been trending on Netflix for two weeks, the streaming service is also facing a hefty amount of criticism for Purple Hearts, which many Twitter users claim brushes Luke's racism and other problematic behaviors aside in order to serve the love story. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.By Bianca LondonBy Emily TannenbaumBy Whitney Perry Sofia Carson, who also executive produced the film, doesn't see it that way.

Making an impact. As Purple Hearts skyrocketed on Netflix amid its release, the movie simultaneously faced backlash from viewers on social media.

Sofia Carson is sharing a positive update for fans who loved her new Netflix movie, “Purple Hearts”. 

Sofia Carson is weighing in on a possible sequel to her new Netflix movie, Purple Hearts.

Sofia Carson is speaking out about the backlash facing her popular new Netflix movie, “Purple Hearts.”

Sofia Carson is speaking out about some of the backlash to her new Netflix movie, Purple Hearts.

Lucy Liu has officially joined the limited series A Man in Full alongside Diane Lane and Jeff Daniels.

Carter director and writer Jung Byung-gil has shared how the format of a streaming release on Netflix influenced the movie’s striking opening scene.The film, which premiered on August 5, begins with a 20-minute-long action sequence – shot in a single take – where the titular Agent Carter (Joo Won) gets into a bloody fistfight while nearly nude in the middle of a public bathhouse.Jung told The Korea Times in a recent interview that the action-packed opening was not what was planned in the initial script, and was informed by the fact that the film was getting a release on a streaming platform. “The film’s initial script had a different opener.

“The Sandman” and “Purple Hearts” led the Netflix Top 10 for the week of Aug. 1–Aug. 7 in the English shows and movies categories, respectively.

AGBO’s The Gray Man is climbing the ladder toward becoming one of Netflix’s most watched movies over its first 28 days. The one it will eclipse next is AGBO’s Extraction, with The Adam Project and Birdbox within hailing distance.