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  • Slap chat? Chris Rock live Netflix special to air week before Oscars  

    By AFP

    LOS ANGELES: Chris Rock’s live Netflix special will air just a week before the Oscars, the streamer said Tuesday, raising expectations that the comedian will address the shocking moment he was slapped by Will Smith during last year’s Hollywood award show.

    This Saturday evening “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” will become the first-ever event shown in real time on Netflix, accompanied by pre- and post-show entertainment featuring celebrities from Jerry Seinfeld and Amy Schumer to Sir Paul McCartney and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

    Netflix did not comment on the material of Rock’s main show, but the comic has spent much of the last year touring stand-up venues around the world with a routine that has included jokes about “The Slap.”

    Last March, Smith climbed onto the Oscars stage and slapped Rock across the face in response to a joke the comic made about the closely cropped hair of his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia.

    Rock was asked by Los Angeles police at the time whether he wanted to file a report against Smith, but he declined, and he has not publicly addressed the incident outside of his stand-up shows since.

    “March 4 will be a hilarious evening, with an incredible set from Chris Rock — one of the greatest stand-ups of all-time — and contributions from an amazing lineup of special guests,” said Netflix comedy vice-president Robbie Praw.

    “Our goal is to deliver the best stand-up comedy to our members and this live streaming event further reinforces all the ways we continue to invest in the genre.”

    Netflix, the world’s leading streaming platform, has lured millions of viewers away from traditional broadcast television, but it lost subscribers for the first time last year.

    The company, which has since returned to growth, has been experimenting with various new models, including live content.

    The streaming company already hosts a live comedy festival at more than 35 venues in Los Angeles, though those shows have not yet been available in real time on its platform.

    From next year Netflix will air the Screen Actors Guild awards — an important pre-Oscars Hollywood award show — live on its platform.

    According to multiple reports the company is also looking into offering live sports on its platform. Rivals including Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video already offer live events including sports and musical events.

    Saturday’s comedy show will be Rock’s second for Netflix, after the pre-recorded 2018 “Chris Rock: Tamborine.”

    The 95th Academy Awards take place this year on March 12.

    LOS ANGELES: Chris Rock’s live Netflix special will air just a week before the Oscars, the streamer said Tuesday, raising expectations that the comedian will address the shocking moment he was slapped by Will Smith during last year’s Hollywood award show.

    This Saturday evening “Chris Rock: Selective Outrage” will become the first-ever event shown in real time on Netflix, accompanied by pre- and post-show entertainment featuring celebrities from Jerry Seinfeld and Amy Schumer to Sir Paul McCartney and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

    Netflix did not comment on the material of Rock’s main show, but the comic has spent much of the last year touring stand-up venues around the world with a routine that has included jokes about “The Slap.”googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Last March, Smith climbed onto the Oscars stage and slapped Rock across the face in response to a joke the comic made about the closely cropped hair of his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, who has alopecia.

    Rock was asked by Los Angeles police at the time whether he wanted to file a report against Smith, but he declined, and he has not publicly addressed the incident outside of his stand-up shows since.

    “March 4 will be a hilarious evening, with an incredible set from Chris Rock — one of the greatest stand-ups of all-time — and contributions from an amazing lineup of special guests,” said Netflix comedy vice-president Robbie Praw.

    “Our goal is to deliver the best stand-up comedy to our members and this live streaming event further reinforces all the ways we continue to invest in the genre.”

    Netflix, the world’s leading streaming platform, has lured millions of viewers away from traditional broadcast television, but it lost subscribers for the first time last year.

    The company, which has since returned to growth, has been experimenting with various new models, including live content.

    The streaming company already hosts a live comedy festival at more than 35 venues in Los Angeles, though those shows have not yet been available in real time on its platform.

    From next year Netflix will air the Screen Actors Guild awards — an important pre-Oscars Hollywood award show — live on its platform.

    According to multiple reports the company is also looking into offering live sports on its platform. Rivals including Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video already offer live events including sports and musical events.

    Saturday’s comedy show will be Rock’s second for Netflix, after the pre-recorded 2018 “Chris Rock: Tamborine.”

    The 95th Academy Awards take place this year on March 12.

  • Schwarzenegger is back in Netflix series debut Fubar

    By Express News Service

    The teaser of American actor and film producer Arnold Schwarzenegger’s maiden series Fubar was released by the makers on social media on Monday. The series will premiere on Netflix on May 25.

    “Everywhere I go, people ask me when I’m going to do another big action comedy like True Lies. Well, here it is. Fubar will kick your ass and make you laugh and not just for two hours. You get a whole season,” Arnold was quoted as saying by a Variety report.

    As per Netflix, Fubar will revolve around a CIA operative who is on the verge of retirement, discovers a family secret and is forced back into the field for one last job. The action comedy series will have eight episodes and touch upon family relationships, action, and comedy. 

    It also features Monica Barbaro, Jay Baruchel, and Fortune Feimster.

    The teaser of American actor and film producer Arnold Schwarzenegger’s maiden series Fubar was released by the makers on social media on Monday. The series will premiere on Netflix on May 25.

    “Everywhere I go, people ask me when I’m going to do another big action comedy like True Lies. Well, here it is. Fubar will kick your ass and make you laugh and not just for two hours. You get a whole season,” Arnold was quoted as saying by a Variety report.

    As per Netflix, Fubar will revolve around a CIA operative who is on the verge of retirement, discovers a family secret and is forced back into the field for one last job. The action comedy series will have eight episodes and touch upon family relationships, action, and comedy. googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    It also features Monica Barbaro, Jay Baruchel, and Fortune Feimster.

  • ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’: The futility of hostility

    Express News Service

    Edward Berger’s adaptation of the 1929 Erich Maria Remarque’s World War I novel, much like its predecessors (1930 classic, 1979 TV movie), and just like most anti-war films, focuses on the human dimension of conflict. It doesn’t romanticize heroism but underscores the futility of hostility.

    A brutal game of one-upmanship in which nothing is gained and all is lost. However, Berger’s version stands out in its biting portrayal of the parallel diplomatic battles for ceasefire and peace—between the Germans and the Allied forces—happening far away from the war zone. It’s the ego, honour and false pride of the powerful decision-makers that are sought to be protected in these negotiations; the lives of soldiers come cheap. All Quiet… swept the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) on Sunday taking home seven awards, including best picture and director. It has nine nominations at the 95th Academy Awards.

    The film opens with springtime in war-torn Germany in 1917. Paul Baumer (Felix Kammerer) decides to enlist in the army along with his friends. They are idealistic and all fired up by the impassioned speech of the general calling “The Iron Young of Germany” to come to its aid in the darkest hour and fight in the name of the Kaiser, God, and Fatherland. However, innocent bravado makes way for intense melancholia as the reality of war stares back at them. It doesn’t take them long to realize how misplaced their ideals have been.  With the aid of James Friend’s nimble camerawork, Berger takes us deep into the narrow, constricted, never-ending trenches and bunkers, plants us right in the middle of hand-to-hand combats, gun fires, bombings, and slaughters. 

    The once scenic landscape has turned into devastating killing fields with dead bodies thrown together and piling up into mountains of mud and blood. Berger and Friend envision them as horrifying installations, as it were, of death and take the viewers on a heart-rending walk through the tragedy. 

    ALSO READ | ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ wins big at 2023 BAFTA Awards

    There are some visceral set pieces. Young soldiers are asked to strip the identity badges off the uniforms of fellow dead soldiers. The badges are then repaired and passed on to the new recruits. Heartbreaking evocations of assembly line manufacturing of soldiers. The conveyor belt of war in which an entire generation of doomed young were turned into pawns and remained no more than statistics in history. The only affirmative spirit in the bleak vistas is the solidarity of friendships—the shared letters from home, fears, and vulnerabilities as well as life lessons, battle tips, and survival strategies. 

    The dreams of coffee, caviar, warm footbath, and girls. It’s here that the film gets a trifle stereotypical. Haven’t we seen this in countless other films? But the fine ensemble of actors makes us care for all—not just Paul (Felix Kammerer) but his comrades as well. It’s as though the trenches are holding these young men in sway. Is there a future for them after the war? How will they reintegrate back home? “We’ll walk like travellers in a landscape from the past,” says Kat, the stoicism hiding the pain of not being able to belong. 

    ALSO READ | ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ review: A Gut-Wrenching Take on War

    In an unforgettable scene, Paul stabs a French soldier trapped with him in a crater, watches him die slowly, is filled with remorse, and eventually begs for forgiveness from the stranger’s dead body. Those in authority, however, harbour no such guilt. They feast on delicacies while the hungry soldiers, tired of eating turnip bread, are even willing to court death to steal a goose as a special treat for themselves. Berger’s film is a powerful plea for pacifism that comes riding on a trenchant critique of the inhumanity of statecraft. One in which the enemy is not necessarily out there across the border but within.

    Film: All Quiet on the Western FrontStreamer: Netflix

    Edward Berger’s adaptation of the 1929 Erich Maria Remarque’s World War I novel, much like its predecessors (1930 classic, 1979 TV movie), and just like most anti-war films, focuses on the human dimension of conflict. It doesn’t romanticize heroism but underscores the futility of hostility.

    A brutal game of one-upmanship in which nothing is gained and all is lost. However, Berger’s version stands out in its biting portrayal of the parallel diplomatic battles for ceasefire and peace—between the Germans and the Allied forces—happening far away from the war zone. It’s the ego, honour and false pride of the powerful decision-makers that are sought to be protected in these negotiations; the lives of soldiers come cheap. All Quiet… swept the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) on Sunday taking home seven awards, including best picture and director. It has nine nominations at the 95th Academy Awards.

    The film opens with springtime in war-torn Germany in 1917. Paul Baumer (Felix Kammerer) decides to enlist in the army along with his friends. They are idealistic and all fired up by the impassioned speech of the general calling “The Iron Young of Germany” to come to its aid in the darkest hour and fight in the name of the Kaiser, God, and Fatherland. However, innocent bravado makes way for intense melancholia as the reality of war stares back at them. It doesn’t take them long to realize how misplaced their ideals have been.  With the aid of James Friend’s nimble camerawork, Berger takes us deep into the narrow, constricted, never-ending trenches and bunkers, plants us right in the middle of hand-to-hand combats, gun fires, bombings, and slaughters. 

    The once scenic landscape has turned into devastating killing fields with dead bodies thrown together and piling up into mountains of mud and blood. Berger and Friend envision them as horrifying installations, as it were, of death and take the viewers on a heart-rending walk through the tragedy. 

    ALSO READ | ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ wins big at 2023 BAFTA Awards

    There are some visceral set pieces. Young soldiers are asked to strip the identity badges off the uniforms of fellow dead soldiers. The badges are then repaired and passed on to the new recruits. Heartbreaking evocations of assembly line manufacturing of soldiers. The conveyor belt of war in which an entire generation of doomed young were turned into pawns and remained no more than statistics in history. The only affirmative spirit in the bleak vistas is the solidarity of friendships—the shared letters from home, fears, and vulnerabilities as well as life lessons, battle tips, and survival strategies. 

    The dreams of coffee, caviar, warm footbath, and girls. It’s here that the film gets a trifle stereotypical. Haven’t we seen this in countless other films? But the fine ensemble of actors makes us care for all—not just Paul (Felix Kammerer) but his comrades as well. It’s as though the trenches are holding these young men in sway. Is there a future for them after the war? How will they reintegrate back home? “We’ll walk like travellers in a landscape from the past,” says Kat, the stoicism hiding the pain of not being able to belong. 

    ALSO READ | ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ review: A Gut-Wrenching Take on War

    In an unforgettable scene, Paul stabs a French soldier trapped with him in a crater, watches him die slowly, is filled with remorse, and eventually begs for forgiveness from the stranger’s dead body. Those in authority, however, harbour no such guilt. They feast on delicacies while the hungry soldiers, tired of eating turnip bread, are even willing to court death to steal a goose as a special treat for themselves. Berger’s film is a powerful plea for pacifism that comes riding on a trenchant critique of the inhumanity of statecraft. One in which the enemy is not necessarily out there across the border but within.

    Film: All Quiet on the Western Front
    Streamer: Netflix

  • Netflix CEO lauds Bhansali’s ‘unique’ storytelling ability

    By Express News Service

    The first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi, which marks his venture into the OTT space, was launched recently. Ted Sarandos, the Co-CEO of Netflix, recently flew down to India to attend the asset launch of the series.

    Talking about Bhansali and the length of work he has done so far, Ted said, “The range of the work, I mean for me when I think of his career, thinking about Khamoshi (Silence), Black, Gangubai, the widely different storytelling, it’s widely different worlds that he is building out and this ability to find the right balance between style, drama and substance and how he moves a story. That, I think, is very unique.”

    Recalling the first time Ted met SLB, he shared, “When we first met, Sanjay talked about this project. I thought, ‘Oh, I want to see that right now.’ I know from his other work that this is something he very uniquely could bring to screen the size, the scale.”

    In conclusion, Netflix India content head Monika Shergill had similar things to share about the auteur director. She added, “Sanjay is the absolute true visionary. The magician creator from India to the world. Heermandi is going to be an absolutely special gift to the world from India.” 

    The first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi, which marks his venture into the OTT space, was launched recently. Ted Sarandos, the Co-CEO of Netflix, recently flew down to India to attend the asset launch of the series.

    Talking about Bhansali and the length of work he has done so far, Ted said, “The range of the work, I mean for me when I think of his career, thinking about Khamoshi (Silence), Black, Gangubai, the widely different storytelling, it’s widely different worlds that he is building out and this ability to find the right balance between style, drama and substance and how he moves a story. That, I think, is very unique.”

    Recalling the first time Ted met SLB, he shared, “When we first met, Sanjay talked about this project. I thought, ‘Oh, I want to see that right now.’ I know from his other work that this is something he very uniquely could bring to screen the size, the scale.”

    In conclusion, Netflix India content head Monika Shergill had similar things to share about the auteur director. She added, “Sanjay is the absolute true visionary. The magician creator from India to the world. Heermandi is going to be an absolutely special gift to the world from India.”
     

  • Benedict Cumberbatch’s Netflix series Eric rounds out the main cast 

    By Express News Service

    The Netflix limited series Eric starring Benedict Cumberbatch has filled out its main cast. Cumberbatch will now be joined by Gaby Hoffmann, McKinley Belcher III, Dan Fogler, Clarke Peters, Ivan Morris Howe, Phoebe Nicholls, David Denman, Bamar Kane, Adepero Odyue, Alexis Molnar, and Roberta Colindrez.

    According to the official synopsis reported by Variety, the series is set in 1980s’ New York. The story follows the search of a father when his nine-year-old son disappears one morning on the way to school. And he couldn’t able to cope with the loss of his son.

    To cope with the sorrow, the father finds solace in his son’s drawing of a monster puppet. Cumberbatch plays the father character named Vincent. Abi Morgan created the series and serves as executive producer. Cumberbatch will executive produce in addition to starring among four others.   

    The Netflix limited series Eric starring Benedict Cumberbatch has filled out its main cast. Cumberbatch will now be joined by Gaby Hoffmann, McKinley Belcher III, Dan Fogler, Clarke Peters, Ivan Morris Howe, Phoebe Nicholls, David Denman, Bamar Kane, Adepero Odyue, Alexis Molnar, and Roberta Colindrez.

    According to the official synopsis reported by Variety, the series is set in 1980s’ New York. The story follows the search of a father when his nine-year-old son disappears one morning on the way to school. And he couldn’t able to cope with the loss of his son.

    To cope with the sorrow, the father finds solace in his son’s drawing of a monster puppet. Cumberbatch plays the father character named Vincent. Abi Morgan created the series and serves as executive producer. Cumberbatch will executive produce in addition to starring among four others.  
     

  • Jennifer Aniston’s Manish Malhotra lehenga in ‘Murder Mystery 2’ took 3 months to get ready 

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston’s upcoming film “Murder Mystery 2” has a unique India connection: the “Friends” actor has worn an ivory Manish Malhotra lehenga for an Indian wedding sequence in the Netflix movie.

    The streaming platform shared the trailer of the movie on Twitter on Monday night in which Aniston is seen taking part in the ceremony as a bridesmaid.

    According to Malhotra’s team, renowned Hollywood costume designer Debra Mcguire picked the ivory-coloured chikankari lehenga as it was a beach wedding scene.

    The attire, which took approximately three months to create, includes “graduating rectangular motifs, intricately embroidered floral blouse with pearl droplets and a handmade back tassle”.

    Directed by Jeremy Garelick, “Murder Mystery 2” takes place four years after Nick and Audrey Spitz (Adam Sandler, Aniston) solved their first murder mystery.

    Today we present to you – Jennifer Aniston in a lehenga pic.twitter.com/USty3YIgHn
    — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) January 31, 2023
    The two are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend, the Maharaja (Adeel Akhtar) on his private island.

    “Trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin – making each glamorous guest, family member, and the bride herself a suspect,” the plotline reads.

    The film also stars Mark Strong, Melanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, Kuhoo Verma, with John Kani and Dany Boon.

    James Vanderbilt has penned the movie.

    Vanderbilt is also producing it along with Sandler, Aniston, Tripp Vinson, James D. Stern, A J Dix and Allen Covert.

    Joseph Vecsey, Judit Maull, and Jonathan Loughran serve as co-producers.

    “Murder Mystery 2” will start streaming on Netflix from March 31.

    MUMBAI: Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston’s upcoming film “Murder Mystery 2” has a unique India connection: the “Friends” actor has worn an ivory Manish Malhotra lehenga for an Indian wedding sequence in the Netflix movie.

    The streaming platform shared the trailer of the movie on Twitter on Monday night in which Aniston is seen taking part in the ceremony as a bridesmaid.

    According to Malhotra’s team, renowned Hollywood costume designer Debra Mcguire picked the ivory-coloured chikankari lehenga as it was a beach wedding scene.

    The attire, which took approximately three months to create, includes “graduating rectangular motifs, intricately embroidered floral blouse with pearl droplets and a handmade back tassle”.

    Directed by Jeremy Garelick, “Murder Mystery 2” takes place four years after Nick and Audrey Spitz (Adam Sandler, Aniston) solved their first murder mystery.

    Today we present to you – Jennifer Aniston in a lehenga pic.twitter.com/USty3YIgHn
    — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) January 31, 2023
    The two are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend, the Maharaja (Adeel Akhtar) on his private island.

    “Trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin – making each glamorous guest, family member, and the bride herself a suspect,” the plotline reads.

    The film also stars Mark Strong, Melanie Laurent, Jodie Turner-Smith, Kuhoo Verma, with John Kani and Dany Boon.

    James Vanderbilt has penned the movie.

    Vanderbilt is also producing it along with Sandler, Aniston, Tripp Vinson, James D. Stern, A J Dix and Allen Covert.

    Joseph Vecsey, Judit Maull, and Jonathan Loughran serve as co-producers.

    “Murder Mystery 2” will start streaming on Netflix from March 31.

  • ‘The Exchange’ series revolves around 1980’s Kuwait stock market

    By Express News Service

    The trailer of the upcoming series, The Exchange, was released by Netflix recently. The series stars Rawan Mahdi, Mona Hussain and Hussain Al Mahdi. 

    The Exchange follows the story of Farida and Munira, two women who set out on a mission to lead the cutthroat stock market of 1980s Kuwait and disrupt its corrupt boys’ club. It gives a glimpse of challenges in a male-dominated industry at a time when the stock market was booming.

    According to the streaming platform, Farida is a divorcee who decides to become self-sufficient and provide for her daughter. So she joins her cousin Munira and the two of them carve a space for themselves as the first women at the Kuwaiti Stock Exchange.

    Together, Farida and Munira face challenges as they shatter the glass ceiling of the male-oriented financial market, embarking on a journey of sisterhood, perseverance, ambition and strength.  

    Created and written by Nadia Ahmad, Anne Sobel and Adam Sobel, The Exchange is produced by Abdullah Boushahri.

    The producer said, “Having grown up in Kuwait and being surrounded by independent women my whole life, this production is one that is close to my heart. Besides the plot, I am excited for the audience to see how we brought this era to life, which brings together local and international expertise in a high-production masterpiece, shot and produced entirely in Kuwait.”

    The trailer of the upcoming series, The Exchange, was released by Netflix recently. The series stars Rawan Mahdi, Mona Hussain and Hussain Al Mahdi. 

    The Exchange follows the story of Farida and Munira, two women who set out on a mission to lead the cutthroat stock market of 1980s Kuwait and disrupt its corrupt boys’ club. It gives a glimpse of challenges in a male-dominated industry at a time when the stock market was booming.

    According to the streaming platform, Farida is a divorcee who decides to become self-sufficient and provide for her daughter. So she joins her cousin Munira and the two of them carve a space for themselves as the first women at the Kuwaiti Stock Exchange.

    Together, Farida and Munira face challenges as they shatter the glass ceiling of the male-oriented financial market, embarking on a journey of sisterhood, perseverance, ambition and strength.  

    Created and written by Nadia Ahmad, Anne Sobel and Adam Sobel, The Exchange is produced by Abdullah Boushahri.

    The producer said, “Having grown up in Kuwait and being surrounded by independent women my whole life, this production is one that is close to my heart. Besides the plot, I am excited for the audience to see how we brought this era to life, which brings together local and international expertise in a high-production masterpiece, shot and produced entirely in Kuwait.”

  • Netflix acquires rights to ‘Fair Play’

    By Express News Service

    Fair Play, the romantic thriller film written and directed by Chloe Domont, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday. The film received wide reception at the festival and now, Netflix has secured its rights in a USD 20m deal, according to reports. 

    Searchlight, Lionsgate, and Neon were among those in the running for the rights deal. The film, which marks Chloe Domont’s directorial debut, features Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich in lead roles.

    According to reports, the film tells the story of an engaged couple who work at a high-stakes New York finance company. Their relationship is thrown into disarray when the woman gets promoted before her male partner.

    ALSO READ | Sundance film festival goes wild for sexy corporate thriller ‘Fair Play’

    Even though it is Domont’s feature directorial debut, she previously directed several shorts and television episodes of shows like Billions, Suits, and Ballers. Apart from the leading pair, the film’s cast includes Eddie Marsan, Sebastian de Souza, Rich Sommer, and Geraldine Somerville. 

    Fair Play, the romantic thriller film written and directed by Chloe Domont, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday. The film received wide reception at the festival and now, Netflix has secured its rights in a USD 20m deal, according to reports. 

    Searchlight, Lionsgate, and Neon were among those in the running for the rights deal. The film, which marks Chloe Domont’s directorial debut, features Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich in lead roles.

    According to reports, the film tells the story of an engaged couple who work at a high-stakes New York finance company. Their relationship is thrown into disarray when the woman gets promoted before her male partner.

    ALSO READ | Sundance film festival goes wild for sexy corporate thriller ‘Fair Play’

    Even though it is Domont’s feature directorial debut, she previously directed several shorts and television episodes of shows like Billions, Suits, and Ballers. Apart from the leading pair, the film’s cast includes Eddie Marsan, Sebastian de Souza, Rich Sommer, and Geraldine Somerville. 

  • Filmmaker Zack Snyder’s ‘Rebel Moon’ gets release date on Netflix

    Express News Service

    Director Zack Snyder’s upcoming epic space opera film Rebel Moon is finally getting a release date. The film—it is currently scheduled to release on Netflix on 22 December 2023—is based on a screenplay that Zack co-wrote with Shay Hatten and Kurt Johnstad. It is also slated for a limited theatrical release. The hype around Rebel Moon has been phenomenal since Zack announced it as his dream project. Netflix has produced the film in collaboration with Grand Electric along with Zack and his wife Deborah Snyder’s production house The Stone Quarry.

    The film features an ensemble cast that includes Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Ray Fisher, Djimon Hounsou, Jena Malone, Corey Stoll, Ed Skrein, Cleopatra Coleman, Fra Fee, Cary Elwes, and Anthony Hopkins. The official synopsis of the film says: “A peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy is threatened by the armies of a tyrannical regent named Balisarius. The desperate civilians dispatch Kora, a young woman who has a mysterious past to seek out warriors from nearby planets to help them challenge the regent.” It has been confirmed that Netflix has given the green signal for a sequel film. –

    Director Zack Snyder’s upcoming epic space opera film Rebel Moon is finally getting a release date. The film—it is currently scheduled to release on Netflix on 22 December 2023—is based on a screenplay that Zack co-wrote with Shay Hatten and Kurt Johnstad. It is also slated for a limited theatrical release. The hype around Rebel Moon has been phenomenal since Zack announced it as his dream project. Netflix has produced the film in collaboration with Grand Electric along with Zack and his wife Deborah Snyder’s production house The Stone Quarry.

    The film features an ensemble cast that includes Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Ray Fisher, Djimon Hounsou, Jena Malone, Corey Stoll, Ed Skrein, Cleopatra Coleman, Fra Fee, Cary Elwes, and Anthony Hopkins. The official synopsis of the film says: “A peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy is threatened by the armies of a tyrannical regent named Balisarius. The desperate civilians dispatch Kora, a young woman who has a mysterious past to seek out warriors from nearby planets to help them challenge the regent.” It has been confirmed that Netflix has given the green signal for a sequel film. –

  • Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt’s ‘Heart of Stone’ gets release date

    Express News Service

    Heart of Stone, the upcoming Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt-starrer is set to premiere on Netflix on August 11, the streaming platform revealed, as part of the Netflix Save The Dates slate where it unveiled several of its upcoming titles’ release dates.

    The makers also released Gal Gadot’s look as Rachel Stone.

    Directed by Tom Harper, Heart of Stone marks Alia Bhatt’s debut in Hollywood. Expected to be an action thriller, Alia plays a character named Keya Dhawan, while Gal Gadot is a CIA agent. The film also features Jamie Dornan, Sophie Okonedo, Matthias Schweighöfer, Jing Lusi, Paul Ready, among others.

    Heart of Stone is written by Greg Rucka and Allison Schroeder. It is backed by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger under Skydance, Bonnie Curtis and Julie Lynn’s Mockingbird and Gal Gadot and Jaron Varsano under Pilot Wave.

    Heart of Stone, the upcoming Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt-starrer is set to premiere on Netflix on August 11, the streaming platform revealed, as part of the Netflix Save The Dates slate where it unveiled several of its upcoming titles’ release dates.

    The makers also released Gal Gadot’s look as Rachel Stone.

    Directed by Tom Harper, Heart of Stone marks Alia Bhatt’s debut in Hollywood. Expected to be an action thriller, Alia plays a character named Keya Dhawan, while Gal Gadot is a CIA agent. The film also features Jamie Dornan, Sophie Okonedo, Matthias Schweighöfer, Jing Lusi, Paul Ready, among others.

    Heart of Stone is written by Greg Rucka and Allison Schroeder. It is backed by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger under Skydance, Bonnie Curtis and Julie Lynn’s Mockingbird and Gal Gadot and Jaron Varsano under Pilot Wave.