Many actors go through grueling physical punishment for roles, whether it’s Christian Bale transforming his body like he was made of Play-Doh or the pain suffered by the cast of “Suicide Squad” while acting with Jared “I send the grossest things as gifts” Leto. Similarly, ask anyone on the cast of “The Batman” and they’ll talk about their intense […]
Continue reading(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching, why it’s worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)The Series: “Vikings“Where You Can Stream It: Amazon Prime, HuluThe Pitch: The year is 793 Ad. Ragnar Lothbrok, a Viking warrior, is consumed by curiosity about what […]
Continue readingGet ready to sacrifice a goat in celebration, because Netflix has unveiled a first-look teaser for the upcoming “Vikings” spin-off, “Vikings: Valhalla.” Set roughly a century after the events of the History channel series — which released its final set of episodes on Amazon Prime in December 2020 — “Vikings: Valhalla” will feature legendary Norse […]
Continue reading(Welcome to Where to Watch, which provides a clear and simple answer to the question, “Hey, where can I watch this thing?” In this edition: “Vikings.”)The History Channel series “Vikings” is — you guessed it — about Vikings. The show is a drama with political intrigue and other Viking things like waging wars and exploring […]
Continue readingIn the latest round of merger mania, Amazon is in talks to buy the studio MGM, according to report in The Information on Monday.Citing a person familiar with the situation, The Information reported the deal could be anywhere between $7 and $10 billion.If a sale were to happen, it would represent Amazon’s biggest play in […]
Continue readingLook, “Glow” is over at Netflix, and many fans are heartbroken about that, but maybe “Heels,” a new pro-wrestling show over at Starz, might be able to fill the gap for you. The new original series starring Stephen Amell (“Arrow“) and Alexander Ludwig (“Vikings“) a story about the men and women who pursue their dreams […]
Continue readingMGM Holdings Inc. is exploring a sale, according to a source close to the situation.The studio believes its library of content — which includes co-ownership of the James Bond franchise — would be desirable to companies looking to expand their streaming sectors.MGM has recruited Morgan Stanley and LionTree LLC to advise on the process of […]
Continue readingExclusive: Alexander Ludwig is getting ready to Swing. The Vikings actor is set to join Michael Shannon for the Ivy League rowing drama.Directed by Michael Mailer and written by Vojin Gjaja, Swing follows a group of friends and crew teammates in their last year at an Ivy League college in 1999. Their lives are changed […]
Continue readingIn today’s film news roundup, Katheryn Winnick and Juan Pablo Raba get cast, Bruce Springsteen’s documentary gets a release; Kinepolis buys a Michigan movie chain; and Beyond Fest sets its lineup.Castings“Vikings” actress Katheryn Winnick and Juan Pablo Raba (“Narcos”) have joined Liam Neeson in the action-thriller “The Minutemen.”The movie will begin shooting on Sept. 9 […]
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