If you were to name the most popular streaming series that aren’t released by Netflix, you’d probably start with Disney+’s “The Mandalorian,” right? Maybe Amazon’s “The Boys” would be in there. Perhaps even Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” if you want to go deeper. All three of those shows have strong viewership (so says the streaming […]
Continue readingThe art of crafting what I’ve come to call “anxiety TV” is an aptly taxing challenge. Shows where the central protagonist spends most of their time concealing illicit activity — or simply looking guilty — are often classified as thrillers, but series like “The Flight Attendant,” “Ozark,” and yes, “Breaking Bad” aren’t your typical murder-mysteries […]
Continue readingHe is the king of the Hollywood underground. So why has he made a mini-series for Gucci? The film-maker talks about life in isolation, his gay president project and the big screen’s demiseAt home in California over lockdown Gus Van Sant, king of the Hollywood underground, was, like the rest of us, binge-watching Netflix. “Ozark, […]
Continue readingFrom writer/director Mark Williams (co-creator of the Netflix series Ozark), the crime drama Honest Thief tells the story of Tom Carter (Liam Neeson) a man who decides to end his life of crime and turn himself in as being the In and Out Bandit responsible for robbing $9 million from small-town banks, all in the […]
Continue readingWhen the 2020 Emmy nominations were announced July 28, the biggest surprise was easily Zendaya landing her first career nomination. The 24-year-old performer earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series thanks to her work in HBO’s “Euphoria.” The high school drama aired its first season way back in summer 2019, so […]
Continue readingDisney Plus not only took its first Emmy Awards on the third night of virtual Creative Arts Emmys ceremonies but five altogether. The trophies went to “The Mandalorian” in the Cinematography, Sound Mixing, Sound Editing, Production Design and Special Visual Effects. A key drama series win, however, went to “Succession” which won single picture editing […]
Continue readingIn this edition of TV Bits: Watch the trailer for Reno 911! Part 2 on Quibi Hasan Minhaj‘s Patriot Act canceled at Netflix Stranger Things 4 won’t be the final season Warrior Nun renewed for second season Ozark season 4 details And more! Reno 911! is back next week to kick off the second wave […]
Continue readingAs film and TV production starts to ramp back up across the industry, “Ozark” has planned a start date for shooting its final season.“We’re going to start November 9,” Jason Bateman said in an interview with IndieWire. “Everything is moving well toward that, and we’re very confident in the guidelines and protocols we’re going to […]
Continue readingJason Bateman might be ready to orchestrate a heist. The actor/director is reportedly in early talks to direct Here Comes the Flood, a heist film written by X-Men franchise writer/producer Simon Kinberg. The movie is for Netflix, where Bateman has been working on the streaming drama Ozark; earlier this week, he earned his third straight […]
Continue readingIt’s been quite a week for “Ozark” star Jason Bateman. The actor was nominated for an Emmy earlier in the week and now, a new report states that Bateman is in talks to direct a heist film for Netflix.Deadline reported that Bateman is in early negotiations to direct “Here Comes the Flood,” which Netflix won […]
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