Netflix goes for the throat in first look at new YA vampire seriesFirst Kill

Vampires never age, and they also never get old. At least that’s what Netflix is hoping with its latest series,First Kill. But much to Juliette’s surprise, Calliope is a vampire hunter from a family of celebrated slayers. Gracie Dzienny on ‘First Kill’.Netflix Schwab’s short story was first published in September of 2020. And now, she is on board as a writer and executive producer on the series. EW has an exclusive first look at the very intense (and sometimes gravity-defying?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Amber Huynh

Netflix halts filming on Idris Elba WesternThe Harder They Fallafter positive COVID-19 test

Netflix’s upcoming WesternThe Harder They Fallhas hit another snag. Shooting was halted Thursday night and remained shut down on Friday, but is expected to resume next week. Elba was one of the first celebrities toannounce he had tested positive for the coronavirusback in March. Credit: Mike Marsland/WireImage Love proceeds to reassemble his old gang for a mission of vengeance. No release date forThe Harder They Fallhas yet been announced.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Linda Boyd

Netflix is staying in the Dave Chappelle business withChappelle's Home Teamstand-up series

The controversial comic is producing four new comedy specials featuring performers he handpicked. Netflix is quadrupling down onDave Chappelle. “Anyone in the comedy community knows these names and knows their time to shine is long overdue. Dave Chappelle.Netflix I am proud to be a part of this moment.” (you’re free to see Chappelle announce the series alongside Earthquake in the video above.) Earthquake’s special,Legendary, will arrive Feb. 28. The title and release date for Rawlings' special have yet to be announced....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Jon Brown

Netflix nabs Chris Hemsworth, Jurnee Smollett, and Miles Teller forSpiderhead

Netflix has stocked up on big screen superheroesChris Hemsworth,Jurnee Smollett, andMiles Tellerfor their new filmSpiderhead. But are they prepared for what this experiment will bring to the surface? Spiderheadwill be directed by Joseph Kosinski who recently lensedTop Gun: Maverickstarring Tom Cruise and Teller. Credit: Mike Coppola/WireImage; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images; Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, behindDeadpoolandDeadpool 2, have been tasked with penning the script....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · William Klein

Netflix officially saves New York City's Paris Theatre from closure

The rare single-screen arthouse theater in Manhattan will re-open to screen Netflix films. New York City will always have Paris, thanks to a new move by Netflix. But, will it be the Paris the citys cinema lovers recognize? Credit: Marion Curtis/Netflix Now, through a new lease agreement with Netflix, those doors will remain open. Specifics of the lease agreement were not disclosed. This yearsMarriage Story,The Irishman, andThe Kingwere among the Netflix releases following that release plan....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Robert Simmons

Netflix orders queer-friendlyDeadEndiaanimated kids series withBeetlejuicemusical star

Looking to fill the Steven Universe and She-Ra void? Keep an eye on this one. Now, Steele and his creation are looking to break new ground in a different medium. Credit: Netflix DeadEndiais set in the space of a theme park and the haunted mansion that resides there. Courtney, a thousand-year-old demon, becomes their guide to the underworld multiplane. Barack will voice Barney, a trans teen, onDeadEndia, while Leupp will voice Pauline Phoenix....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Michael Harper

Netflix ordersVikingsspin-off set 100 years after original series

Vikingsis going to conquer Netflix next. The streaming service has ordered a spin-off series to the popular History channel drama from original creatorMichael Hirst. The new show isVikings: Valhalla, which is set 100 years after the original series. Jonathan Hession/History Channel These men and women will blaze new paths as they fight for survival in an ever-changing and evolving Europe. This is the explosive next chapter of the Vikings legend....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Danielle Rodgers

Netflix picks upThe Divisionmovie starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Chastain

The French game maker announced the news at its E3 showcase Monday. The screenplay is being written by Rafe Judkins (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. ), withDavid Leitch(Deadpool 2) set to direct. Credit: Presley Ann/FilmMagic; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic Gyllenhaal and Chastain are also on board to produce the project. It currently has more than 20 million players, with a sequel title released in March of this year.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · William Martinez

Netflix pullsChappelle's Showfrom streaming at Dave Chappelle's request

“When I left that show I never got paid. They didn’t have to pay me because I signed the contract. But is that right? Credit: Danielle Levitt/Comedy Central Perfectly legal ‘cause I signed the contract. But is that right? I didn’t think so either.” He later explained that the stress of producing the show and issues of creative control led him to quit. “I didnt like the direction of the show,“Chappelle said at the time....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 235 words · Amanda Hickman

Netflix releases first image of Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II inThe Crown

Role was previously played on the show by Claire Foy and Olivia Colman. The real-life British royal family have kept headline-writers busy over the last few months. Now it’s the turn of their alter-egos on the small screen to step back into the spotlight. Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II in ‘The Crown.'.Alex Bailey/Netflix On Friday,Netflixreleased the first image ofImelda Stauntonas Queen Elizabeth II in season 5 ofThe Crown. Staunton is taking over the role from Olivia Colman who herself replaced Claire Foy....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Sean Peters

Netflix scares up the first look at Adam Sandler inHubie Halloween

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May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 10 words · Bradley Ritter

Netflix seriesAnother Lifeis hosting aBattlestar Galacticareunion in season 2

A pair of familiar faces will be joining Katee Sackhoff on the sci-fi drama. Another Lifeis hosting a galactic reunion! Katee Sackhoffis getting some company in the form of two of herBattlestar Galacticacast members. Eike Schroter/Netflix Rekha Sharma and Kate Vernon have been cast in the second season of the Netflix sci-fi series. We have an exclusive photo of the three actresses reunited onAnother Life! Both new characters will have close ties to members of Salvare’s crew....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Jeffery Wilson

Netflix teams with historian Ibram X. Kendi to adapt his acclaimed anti-racism books

Netflix is stepping up the development of new anti-racism projects. Kendi will executive produce all three projects. Williams will also helm a companion documentary for younger viewers based onStamped: Racism, Antiracism and You. Credit: Greg Doherty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Antiracist Baby, meanwhile, will become a series of musical animated vignettes aimed at preschoolers. Chris Nee, creator of Disney Junior’sDoc McStuffins, will produce that project. “I’m elated these projects landed at Netflix....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Paul Stanley IV