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No Time To Die and Saving Mr Banks are among the film highlights on New Year’s Eve.As another year comes to an end, the TV schedules clog up with films to fill the gaps before the fireworks begin.Highlights this year include Disney’s 2016 remake of The Jungle Book, featuring the voices of Idris Elba and Bill Murray. Daniel Craig’s last outing as James Bond, No Time To Die, takes the primetime slot on ITV at 8.30pm.Elsewhere, there’s comedies in I Give It A Year, The Inbetweeners Movie and Bridesmaids.

Amazon Prime Video has confirmed the dates from which it will introduce advert breaks in its shows.The move was first announced back in September as a bid to increase the amount of money it invests in making original content.Users in the US will start seeing ads on the streamer from January 29, while they will appear on UK and German users’ version of the service from February 4.Amazon said the move would “allow us to continue investing in compelling content and keep increasing that investment over a long period of time”.An ad-free version of Amazon Prime Video will be available for an extra £2.99 per month, but live content such as sports will continue to feature adverts. The company affirmed in an email to customers that it aims to “have meaningfully fewer ads than linear TV and other streaming TV providers” and will still offer “compelling value”.Amazon plans on expanding adverts to other territories, including France, Italy, Spain, Mexico and Australia, later in 2024.Some of Amazon’s rival streamers, including Disney+ and Netflix, have also brought in adverts in recent months, particularly as they have struggled to hold onto customers amid growing inflation worldwide.In other streaming news, Warner Bros.

Home Alone is arguably one of the best Christmas films of all time.Directed by Chris Columbus, the 1990 comedy stars Macaulay Culkin as eight-year-old Kevin McCallister, who defends his family home against two robbers played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern.The film spawned several sequels, with Culkin reprising his role in 1992’s Home Alone 2: Lost In New York. A third film in the franchise, released in 1997, starred Alex D.

Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global have held talks for a potential merger that would see two of the world’s biggest media companies join together, according to reports.The talks are in a “very early stage” and the merger may still not go ahead, sources close to the talks claim.Warner Bros.

Good Omens has been renewed for a third and final season on Amazon Prime Video.The fantasy-comedy series, based on the book by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, follows Michael Sheen’s angel Aziraphale and David Tennant’s demon Crowley. Season two ended with the pair going their separate ways, but it’s clear there’s still more story to tell.“I’m so happy finally to be able to finish the story Terry and I plotted in 1989 and in 2006,” Gaiman told Radio Times, before teasing what to expect from the final season.“Terry was determined that if we made Good Omens for television, we could take the story all the way to the end.

Dad fiction collides with the anti-dad bod once again in the second season of “Reacher,” which has the gratifying distinction of being every bit as violent, clever, pulpy, and satisfying as the last one.

record-breaking reported budget of $465 million (£399 million), producers on the first season of fantasy TV series The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power wanted to axe some scenes because they were too expensive, claimed director J. A. Bayona in an interview with NME.Among the proposed cuts was a key moment in the first episode when elf queen Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), who is journeying across the sea to her people’s ancestral homeland of Valinor from where she may not return.

Prime Video‘s hit series The Boys is reportedly in development.According to a report from Deadline Hollywood, the spinoff will be set in Mexico, with Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal set to executive produce. The two are also reportedly considering acting in the series, though they won’t be playing major roles, Deadline says sources claims.Blue Beetle writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer will reportedly executive produce and write for the spinoff, which will be based on The Boys comics that take place in Mexico.

Daisy Jones & The Six star Sebastian Chacon has been accused of sexual assault by three women in a new lawsuit.A complaint filed on Monday (November 20) in New York accuses Chacon of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse between 2017 and 2022, with the alleged incidents occurring across New York, Los Angeles, and New Orleans.The women remain anonymous in the complaint and are identified as Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, and Jane Doe 3.Jane Doe 1 alleges that Chacon groomed her when she was 16 and he was 24. She also accuses Chacon of sexually assaulting her in his home after encouraging her to consume alcohol, despite her then being below the legal age of consent.Jane Doe 2 and Jane Doe 3, who say they were in romantic relationships with Chacon, both allege that he strangled them during non-consensual sex until they lost consciousness, and that he continued to have sex with them.

IndieWire, a recent Reelgood audit looked into the libraries of eight leading streaming services in the US, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Paramount+ and Apple TV+, to assess their growth over the past two years.According to the data, Paramount+ had 2,302 movie titles available on October 17, 2022, which has been reduced to 830 movies by October 15, 2023. This means the film library suffered a 64 per cent drop, losing 1,472 titles in the span of 363 days.The TV catalogue on the streaming service, however, increased by three per cent.Max, formely known as HBO Max, was the other streaming service to see cuts.

Escaping Twin Flames unravels various allegations behind the controversial online organisation, Twin Flames Universe.Created by Jeff and Shaleia Divine in 2017, the organisation claims to help people find their “twin flame union” through coaching sessions and various exercises designed to attract their supposed soulmate.Members are also recruited to work for the organisation as coaches at the “Twin Flame Ascension School” in order to help others find their so-called union.As shown in the documentary, the organisation has been accused of exploitation, coercion and emotional abuse from ex-members, who claim they were encouraged into stalking behaviour, to switch gender identities and to cut off family members.Since it was first launched, Twin Flames Universe has expanded with books, in-person workshops and has also become a religion named Church Of Union.In a statement addressing the Netflix series, along with an Amazon series titled Desperately Seeking Soulmate, Twin Flames Universe founders Jeff and Shaleia Divine claim the productions “distort” and “misrepresent” their “true aims” as a group.“We take seriously recent allegations implying we wield inappropriate control over our community members,” the statement reads. “After a careful review of both media coverage and recent productions, we are saddened that so much effort has gone into taking swipes at an organisation and community founded on love and mutual respect.“The allegations levied against Twin Flames Universe not only distort our true aims, methods and curriculums but also misrepresent the autonomy of our community members, who are free to engage with our resources as they see fit.

Fargo’s fifth season has been described as a “return to form” in early reviews.Created by Noah Hawley, the dark comedy crime anthology returns for its fifth season on November 21 on FX in the US.The show, originally inspired by the Coen brothers’ 1996 film of the same name, has explored new time periods and locations with largely a new cast in every season so far. In the fifth season, the series takes a more contemporary 2019 setting across North Dakota and Minnesota.A synopsis reads: “After an unexpected series of events lands “Dorothy ‘Dot’ Lyon” (Juno Temple) in hot water with the authorities, this seemingly typical Midwestern housewife is suddenly plunged back into a life she thought she had left behind.”Alongside Juno Temple, the fifth season’s ensemble cast includes Jon Hamm, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris and Richa Moorjani.Ahead of the show’s premiere, critics have shared their views on the first six episodes.

Prime Video superhero show Invincible has just begun airing, and the show is known for its killer soundtrack.Season one of the ultraviolent Invincible series scored a four star review from NME‘s Dan Seddon, who wrote: “Invincible is wildly unpredictable, its ruthless narrative and handbrake turn plot twists belying the show’s conventional superhero setup. In fact, the series is so willing to off key characters that it makes Game Of Thrones’ ‘Red Wedding’ look like a summer tea party in a country garden.”Joining the cast in season two are Tatiana Maslany, Daveed Diggs, Peter Cullen, Cliff Curtis, Calista Flockhart, Scoot McNairy, Lea Thompson and Ben Schwartz. Returning voice actors include Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey DeLisle, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen and J.K.

James Bond movie when he joined reality series 007: Road To A Million.The Succession actor hosts the upcoming competition series, which sees contestants take on Bond-inspired challenges around the world for a chance to win a £1million cash prize.Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday (November 7) about joining the series, Cox said (via THR): “I thought it was the new James Bond film.“So I said, ‘Oh, finally they’re getting me in a James Bond movie. I thought, ‘Yes, of course!'”Cox however quickly discovered that “there was no script and there was no James Bond movie”, with him instead playing the show’s game controller.He added: “For years, I thought, you know I would love to be in James Bond.

The Boys spin-off Gen V.Led by showrunners Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, the spin-off series follows the lives of superhero students at the Vought International-owned Godolkin University.Gen V stars a fresh cast of relative newcomers, including Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips and Asa Germann.In October, Amazon announced the series had been renewed for a second season.The show’s score is composed by Matt Bowen and Christopher Lennertz, who also provided the soundtrack to The Boys. You can stream their soundtrack below.A bunch of songs by renowned artists also feature in the series, including the likes of Missy Elliott, Remi Wolf, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Annie Lennox.You can check out an episode-by-episode breakdown of the songs below.Episode one – God U‘Anxiety’ – Megan Thee Stallion‘Dancing With Myself’ – The Donnas‘Show You Love’ – Jalen Owusu, Niall Lavelle & Tobias Silvester‘WTF (Where They From)’ – Missy Elliott feat. Pharrell Williams‘Remember Me’ – Benny The Butcher‘Vulgar’ – Madonna, Sam Smith‘BRB’ – JTM feat. Shanghai & Tia Thompson‘Edamame’ – bbno$‘Body Talk’ – D’Auria feat. Fran‘Celebrity Skin’ – HoleEpisode two – First Day‘Nothing Else Matters’ – Phoebe Bridgers‘Move!’ – Batuk‘Photo I.D.’ – Remi Wolf‘Venus’ – BananaramaEpisode three – #ThinkBrink‘Whatta Man’ – Salt-N-Pepa’Take The Night’ – La Felix‘Just Wanna Dance’ – Dave James‘’Dance In Place (Treasure Fingers Dub Remix)’ – CLAVVS‘Discoteka’ – Minelli‘Intoxicated’ – Rozee‘Make It So Good’ – Noah Neiman‘Growing Up Is’ – Ruel‘I Wanna Be Sedated’ – Rockaway BitchEpisode four – The Whole Truth‘True’ – Spandau Ballet‘Want Want’ – Maggie Rogers‘Work It’ – Missy ElliottEpisode five – Welcome To The Monster Club‘FREAK’ – Shygirl‘Control

Gen V has proved to be one of the more successful spin-offs in recent years.Led by showrunners Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, The Boys spin-off follows the lives of super-powered students at the Vought International-owned Godolkin University.Gen V stars a fresh cast of relative newcomers, including Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips and Asa Germann.Amazon confirmed the show would return for another season on October 19. Check out the announcement video featuring the cast below.Attention all God U students, Gen V is officially coming back for Season ✌️ pic.twitter.com/cyUuAPq97k— GEN V (@genv) October 19, 2023“We couldn’t be happier to make a second season of Gen V,” Fazekas and executive producer Eric Kripke said in a joint statement.

Friends is one of the most successful television shows of all time.Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, the sitcom about a group of friends living in New York turned its core cast into worldwide stars, including Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer.The show ran for ten seasons between September 1994 and May 2004. During its run, Friends was nominated for 62 Emmys, and won Outstanding Comedy Series in 2002.In 2021, the show’s cast returned for a HBO special titled Friends: The Reunion, hosted by James Corden.At the time of writing (October 31), all ten seasons of Friends are available on Netflix UK.Alternatively, you can buy seasons through Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+.

Amazon’s Prime Video is going deep into genre in order to lure more subscribers. The streamer is moving ahead with season two of “The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power” and already has a plan to turn the acclaimed game “God of War” (the recent two installments exploring a version of Norse mythology) into a live-action series too.

Gen V, the spinoff series from The Boys, has been renewed for a second season by Amazon Prime Video.The announcement comes just ahead of the finale of the first season, which is due on November 3.“Expanding the universe of The Boys with a series as bold as Gen V has been an incredible journey for us and our wonderful partners at Sony,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios.Attention all God U students, Gen V is officially coming back for Season ✌️ pic.twitter.com/cyUuAPq97k— GEN V (@genv) October 19, 2023“From our first conversation with showrunners Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, along with Eric Kripke, Evan Goldberg, and Seth Rogen, we knew Gen V would push the boundaries. Their unapologetic approach is exactly what audiences love.”“We couldn’t be happier to make a second season of Gen V,” said Fazekas and executive producer Kripke.

Given the chaotic state of both Marvel and DC Comics franchises, it’s increasingly looking like Prime Video is becoming a welcome place for counterprogramming when it comes to the mainstream superhero genre. The streaming service has already tailor-made mature superhero shows such as “The Boys,” “Gen V,” and “Invincible,” with a satirical edge for an audience that might want a bit more than just flashy CGI destruction and convoluted Multiverse cameos.

The Boys spin-off Gen V has sparked debate online over a reference to Johnny Depp’s trial against Amber Heard.In June last year, a jury ruled in favour of Depp after he sued his ex-wife for defamation over a 2018 op-ed in The Washington Post. Heard initially stood to pay Depp $8.35million (£6.82million) in damages, but this was reduced to $1million (£817,730) after she decided to settle an appeal in December.In the third episode of Gen V, Tek Knight (Derek Wilson) visits Godolkin University for his true crime show.

Stevie Nicks has once again spoken of her love of Daisy Jones & The Six.The soloist and Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter said on social media in August that she had watched the Amazon Prime Video series twice. “[It] soon became my story,” she wrote at the time, adding that the show “brought back memories” from her younger years.Nicks continued: “It was very emotional for me. I just wish Christine [McVie] could have seen it.

Mean Girls movie has officially been shared online.Paramount launched an official TikTok account for the movie today (October 3) and made the film available in 23 parts. You can view it below.It is also currently available on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video and free to watch on YouTube with ads in the US.

The Continental marks the first spin-off in the John Wick franchise.Led by showrunners Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward, the three-part series is a prequel spin-off revolved around a young Winston Scott (Colin Woodell), who was played by Ian McShane in the mainline John Wick films.Alongside Woodell, the show’s cast includes Mel Gibson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada, Ben Robson, Peter Greene and Nhung Kate.The Continental follows the story of Winston Scott and his journey to becoming the proprietor of the New York branch of the Continental hotel chain, which acts as a safe haven for assassins.The show is a prequel to John Wick set in an alternate history depiction of the 1970s, offering different spins on real-world events including the rise of the American Mafia.A synopsis reads: “The series will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins from the John Wick universe through the eyes of a young Winston Scott, as he’s dragged into the Hellscape of 1970’s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.“Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his throne.”Along with a younger version of Scott, the show features a younger version of Charon (Ayomide Adegun), who was portrayed by the late Lance Reddick in the films.The first spin-off film, titled Ballerina, is scheduled to be released on June 7, 2024.Ana de Armas will play the lead character Rooney, a ballerina who seeks revenge on those who murdered her family.

Amazon Prime Video series Wilderness has been released – check it out below.Based on the novel by B.E. Jones, the thriller series follows young British couple Liv (Jenna Coleman) and Will (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) who venture on the road trip of a lifetime shortly after Will has an affair.Other cast members include Ashley Benson, Morgana Van Peebles, Claire Rushbrook, Talia Balsam, Eric Balfour, Marsha Stephanie Blake and Jonathan Keltz.Morgan Kibby composed the show’s score.

The Great has been cancelled by Hulu after three seasons.Created, written and executive produced by Tony McNamara, and starring Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult, The Great reinvented the period drama by revisiting the life of Catherine the Great, Russia’s longest-reigning female ruler.It’s currently unclear why Hulu decided to cancel the comedy, which garnered positive reviews and seven Emmy nominations since debuting in 2020.

Amazon’s TV adaptation of The Wheel Of Time returns for its second season this month.Based on the best-selling fantasy novels by Robert Jordan, the series follows Moiraine Damodred (Rosamund Pike) and her companion al’Lan Mandragoran (Daniel Henney) as they search for the reincarnation of The Dragon – an extremely powerful human who is prophesied to take on the evil Dark One.The second season picks up as the five young hopefuls plucked from the Two Rivers region are scattered throughout the world. A synopsis for season two reads: “The Wheel Of Time turns, and the Last Battle approaches.

Amazon Prime Video, and so far it’s been well received by fans of the book.It tells the story of Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the United States, and Britain’s Prince Henry, who fall in love. However, due to their high-profile public lives, they must keep their relationship a secret at all costs.The film is led by Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine, but also includes some A-list cameos from Uma Thurman and Stephen Fry.In addition to the star-studded cast, Red White & Royal Blue also boasts a huge soundtrack, featuring everything from classical compositions and Christmas hits to songs from David Bowie and Bad Bunny.Prime Video’s official description of the film reads: “Based on the New York Times bestseller, Red, White & Royal Blue centres around Alex, the president’s son, and Britain’s Prince Henry whose long-running feud threatens to drive a wedge in U.S./British relations.

The Summer I Turned Pretty recently returned for a second season on Amazon Prime Video, treating fans to eight new episodes.Adapted from the Jenny Han’s novel series of the same name, there series tells the story of a love triangle between Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung) and brothers Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) and Conrad (Christopher Briney).In addition to the unfolding romance, season two also sees the trio battle to save the Cousins house after its future is threatened by a devastating development.A synopsis for the second season reads: “Belly used to count down the days until she could return to Cousins Beach, but with Conrad and Jeremiah fighting over her heart and the return of Susannah’s cancer, she’s not sure summer will ever be the same. When an unexpected visitor threatens the future of Susannah’s beloved house, Belly has to rally the gang to come together—and to decide once and for all where her heart lies.”Like the first season, the soundtrack contains a number of popular hits, with songs from Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, One Direction, Olivia Rodrigo, Angel Olsen and many more popping up over the course of the eight episodes.

Taylor Swift has shared a snippet of ‘Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)’ in the trailer for new film Wilderness.The original track appears on Swift’s 2016 album ‘Reputation’, one of the albums she is set to re-record in full but has yet to announce.Now, she has continued her spate of premiering re-recorded songs in film and TV trailers. First, she previewed the re-recording of ‘1989’ song ‘Wildest Dreams’ in a Spirit Untamed trailer in 2021, and then gave a first look at the Taylor’s Version of ‘Back To December’ in the new trailer for season two of The Summer I Turned Pretty.Now, ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ has received the re-recording treatment in the trailer for the new Prime Video thriller.Check it out below.The film will land on Prime Video on September 15, and a synopsis reads: “The defiant ‘Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)’ reflects Liv’s (Jenna Coleman) transformation after her supposed “happily-ever-after” quickly turns into a living nightmare on discovering her husband Will (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) is having an affair.“Liv becomes the actress starring in Will’s bad dreams after she learns about his betrayal, and her heartbreak is swiftly followed by another emotion: fury.

Cassandro. The company has recently shared a captivating image and a trailer for the movie, hyping up the anticipation for its release in just a few weeksAccording to a synopsis posted by Amazon Prime Video, the film focuses on “Saúl Armendáriz, a gay amateur wrestler from El Paso, rises to international stardom after he creates the character Cassandro, the “Liberace of Lucha Libre.” In the process, he upends not just the macho wrestling world but also his own life.” Raised in El Paso, Texas, Armendáriz’s story unfolds with the help of a dedicated trainer, who aids him in crafting the flamboyant character of Cassandro.

A League Of Their Own has hit out at Amazon Prime Video for what she calls a “bullshit” reasoning for cancelling the show.The comedy drama is a reimagining of the Madonna-starring 1992 film of the same name, which follows the women who formed a baseball league during the second World War.A second season of the show had been ordered at Prime Video, but it was announced this week that it would not be moving forwards, with the streaming service linking the cancellation to the ongoing Hollywood strikes.Now, creator and star Abbi Jacobson has hit out at Prime on Instagram for their explanation of the decision.She wrote: “What luck I have had to get to tell these stories and play this character I love so much. What a rare thing in life.

The Continental: From The World Of John Wick hits screens and we’ve got an exclusive first look image for you – check it out above.As per the official synopsis, the three-part series arrives on Prime Video (outside the US) September 22 – and “will explore the origin behind the iconic hotel-for-assassins, the centrepiece of the John Wick universe, through the eyes and actions of a young Winston Scott.”Scott was played by legendary actor Ian McShane in the movies, his older version of the character serving as owner of The Continental. In the new prequel, however, he’s played by younger actor Colin Woodell – and is dragged into the hellscape of 1970s New York City to face a past he thought he’d left behind.The synopsis continues: “Winston charts a deadly course through the hotel’s mysterious underworld in a harrowing attempt to seize the hotel where he will eventually take his future throne.”The first look image shows Woodell in action alongside Ben Robson, who plays Winston’s estranged brother Frankie.

Fleetwood Mac‘s Stevie Nicks has shared her thoughts on Amazon Prime Video‘s Daisy Jones & The Six after watching it for the second time.Last night (August 15), Nicks took to social media to talk about the Prime Video series, sharing her thoughts on her recent rewatch. “Just finished watching [Daisy Jones & The Six] for the 2nd time. In the beginning, it wasn’t really my story, but Riley seamlessly, soon became my story.”She continued: “It brought back memories that made me feel like a ghost watching my own story.

Cruel Summer has just landed on Amazon Prime Video, and it features a new cast in a new setting.Rather than taking up the story where season one left off show-runners have decided to start afresh with a new story in the Pacific Northwest. Gone are the likes of Chiara Aurelia and Olivia Holt, and instead a new cast of bright young things will be at the centre of all the drama.This new season sees Sadie Stanley plays one of the two leading female protagonists from this season taking on the role of Megan Landry.

Cruel Summer is returning to Amazon Prime Video for a second season of sinister mystery and teen angst – you can find all the details below.The follow-up to 2021’s hit summer thriller, this second instalment in the series has chosen to completely change things up and start afresh. Gone are the likes of Chiara Aurelia and Olivia Holt, and instead a new cast of bright young things will be at the centre of all the drama.The official synopsis for the season reads: “Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest, the next chapter of Cruel Summer follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship.“Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward.”Fans of the series in the US have been able to watch the second season in its entirety already.