ENTERTAINMENT

SummaryThe two-hour Stranger Things Season 5 finale is reportedly planned for a rare theatrical debut in the US on New Year’s EveThe Duffer Brothers pushed for the big-screen event to create a communal viewing experience and ensure high-quality sound and pictureThe finale will drop day-and-date on Netflix at 8 p.m. EST, concluding a rollout that starts November 26Stranger Things is reportedly eyeing a rare big-screen bow for a Netflix series finale.Reports claim the two-hour Season 5 capper is planned to screen in US theaters on New Year’s Eve, day-and-date with Netflix. International theatrical plans remain unclear; early chatter centers on the US, with potential for additional territories to materialize if demand surges. AMC Theatres is expected to be a key partner, with additional chain...

SummaryThe Sopranos creator David Chase is developing an HBO thriller series titled Project: MKUltraThe series will focus on Sidney Gottlieb, the chemist and spymaster who headed the CIA's controversial MKUltra programThe show will be a supernatural drama based on John Lisle’s book, Project Mind Control: Sidney Gottlieb, the CIA, and the Tragedy of MKULTRADavid Chase, creator of The Sopranos, is developing an HBO thriller series based on the CIA’s controversial MKUltra program.THR reports that if Project: MKUltra receives the green light, Chase’s return to HBO will focus on Sidney Gottlieb, the chemist and spymaster who headed the project for the agency. HBO describes the show as “a dramatic thriller centered on the infamous chemist and spymaster Sidney Gottlieb, often known as The Black S...

SummaryNetflix dropped the trailer for Being Eddie, an Angus Wall-directed documentary on comedian and actor Eddie MurphyThe film explores Murphy's nearly 50-year career, explosive charisma, and unique path that avoided Hollywood's pitfallsIt features interviews with comedy legends and colleagues, including Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Jamie FoxxNetflix has dropped the trailer for Being Eddie, the Angus Wall-directed documentary film focusing on legendary comedian and actor Eddie Murphy. The docu chronicles his journey to success, the longevity of his career and becoming a family man — all the while ensuring he doesn’t entertain the pitfalls of Hollywood.In addition to interviews with Murphy himself, colleagues and friends such as Arsenio Hall, Brian Grazer, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, ...

SummaryAmazon MGM Studios acquired full creative control of the James Bond franchise from EON Productions for a surprisingly low reported cash price of $20 million USDThe acquisition price is dramatically lower than the rumored $1 billion USD valuation, suggesting the deal includes undisclosed incentives like stock options or profit-sharingThe deal marks the end of the long-time producers' creative oversight and signals a new, corporate-driven era for the 007 franchiseAmazon MGM Studios has secured full creative control of the monumental James Bond franchise for a surprisingly low initial cash payment. A new earnings report filed by EON Productions, the long-time stewards of 007, revealed that Amazon paid just $20 million USD for the rights to the spy franchise and its related assets.This ...

SummaryAri Aster's contemporary Western, Eddington, will debut exclusively on HBO Max on November 14The film, set in May 2020, focuses on a fierce political standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayorThe star-studded ensemble cast includes Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler, and Emma StoneA highly anticipated feature from A24 and visionary director Ari Aster is setting its premiere date, bringing a powerhouse cast to the small screen. The new film, Eddington, which was both written and directed by Aster, will make its exclusive U.S. streaming debut on HBO Max on Friday, November 14. For those who prefer the traditional television experience, the movie is scheduled to air on the HBO linear channel the following night, Saturday, November 15.The contemporary Western thriller pro...

SummaryThe R-rated hit movie Sinners is returning to IMAX theaters for one week, starting October 30The film, starring Michael B. Jordan, was a major box office success upon its April releaseThis IMAX re-release is timed perfectly for HalloweenSinners, the R-rated box office hit, is returning to IMAX theaters just in time for Halloween.Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, Sinners is set for a one-week re-release in select theaters and locations starting on October 30. This marks the film's second IMAX re-release.Upon its release in April, Sinners debuted with an impressive $48 million USD at the domestic box office, making it the biggest opening for an original film. The movie has since accumulated $278 million USD in North America and $366 million USD globally against ...

SummaryNetflix has acquired exclusive global rights to develop the popular board game CATAN across film, TV, animation, and gamesThe projects are based on the game's core theme: surviving on a fictional island by trading, building, and settlingProduction is underway, with the creators aiming to bring the intense strategy and drama of the game to both new and "hardcore 'Settlers'" globallyNetflix has secured exclusive global rights to develop CATAN across films and TV, spanning live-action, animation, scripted and unscripted formats, with video games also in the mix.Production is set under asmodee’s Darren Kyman, Catan Studio’s Pete Fenlon, and brothers Guido and Benjamin Teuber, with Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment attached. The projects are based on Klaus Teuber's CATAN, where players ar...

SummaryHBO Max raised subscription prices across all three tiers, with the Premium plan seeing the steepest increase of $2 USD to $22.99 USD monthlyThe price hike is effective immediately for new subscribers, with existing customers seeing the change applied on or after November 20, 2025The company justified the increase by citing the platform's content value, amidst an industry-wide trend of rising streaming costsHBO Max has announced another major subscription price increase, effective immediately for new subscribers. This marks the third time in three years that the Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service has raised its prices, reflecting a broader trend of streaming platforms prioritizing profitability.The hike affects all three subscription tiers. The Basic With Ads plan increases by...

SummaryNetflix’s live-action My Hero Academia film is in development, with Shinsuke Sato directing and Jason Fuchs writingManga creator Kōhei Horikoshi is closely involved, reviewing every script pageCasting has not yet begun; script development is ongoingFollowing Netflix’s 2022 announcement of a live-action My Hero Academia film, new updates confirm that screenwriter Jason Fuchs is actively developing the script, with casting yet to begin. While director Shinsuke Sato (Alice in Borderland) remains attached, ensuring a Japanese-oriented approach, the greatest assurance for fans lies in the profound involvement of the original manga creator, Kōhei Horikoshi.Fuchs, who also scribed for HBO MAX’s upcoming IT: Welcome to Derry, confirmed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that Horikosh...

SummaryActor Adam Driver revealed that a sequel focused on Ben Solo (Kylo Ren), titled The Hunt for Ben Solo, was rejected by Disney executivesThe film, which would have explored Solo’s post-Rise of Skywalker arc, had the full creative support of Lucasfilm and director Steven SoderberghDisney vetoed the project due to a literal interpretation of the sequel trilogy's ending, questioning "how Ben Solo was alive"Adam Driver has shocked Star Wars fans by revealing that a fully developed sequel film centered on his character, Ben Solo, was shot down by Disney executives despite receiving the green light from Lucasfilm. The film, titled The Hunt for Ben Solo, would have provided a final chapter to the character’s tumultuous redemption arc after his presumed death in The Rise of Skywalker.Driver ...