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The Parental Panic of “Adolescence”
Minutes into the new Netflix drama “Adolescence,” a thirteen-year-old boy is arrested for murder. Early in the morning, half a dozen…
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‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2 Casts Leighton Meester, Miles Fowler (EXCLUSIVE)
“Nobody Wants This” Season 2 has added two new guest stars. Variety has learned exclusively that Leighton Meester and Miles Fowler will…
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‘Extraction’ TV Series Starring Omar Sy Ordered at Netflix From Glen Mazzara, Russo Brothers
An “” TV series has been greenlit at Netflix, Variety has learned. Omar Sy will lead the series, which is set in the same world as the…
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Netflix Leads Southeast Asia Streaming Revenues to $1.8 Billion as Regional VOD Viewership Surges
Southeast Asia‘s premium video-on-demand market saw robust growth in 2024, with total industry revenues jumping 14% to $1.8 billion and…
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Blackpink’s Jisoo, Seo In-guk to Star in Netflix K-Drama ‘Boyfriend on Demand’
Netflix has greenlit a new Korean romantic comedy series “Boyfriend on Demand” (working title), featuring Blackpink member Jisoo alongside…
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Angela Bassett Puts Sultry Spin on Little Black Dress With Lace Detailing for ‘Zero Day’ Red Carpet Premiere
Angela Bassett put a sensual spin on the little black dress for her attire at the red carpet premiere of Netflix‘s “Zero Day” on Tuesday…
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‘Court of Gold’ Director on Making Kevin Durant Cry, Getting Kicked Out of Serbia’s Locker Room and Interviewing 7’3” Victor Wembanyama on a Stool
Not many people can say they’ve been kicked out of a locker room at the Olympics or have made NBA superstar Kevin Durant cry, but director…
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‘Squid Game’ Powers Netflix in Heated Korean Streaming Wars as Tving Closes Gap, New Data Reveals
South Korea‘s premium streaming market demonstrated robust growth in 2024, with Netflix maintaining its leadership while homegrown…
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Pomellato Taps Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu As New Global Ambassador
GOLD AMBASSADOR: It looks like the appeal of the “Emily in Paris” character Sylvie Grateau comes second only to the one of Philippine…
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Inside Viral Biohacker Bryan Johnson’s Don’t Die Summit In New York City
Bryan Johnson is ready to live forever, and he wants others to do the same. On Saturday, the viral biohacker hosted his Don’t Die Summit…
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‘Cobra Kai’ Star Martin Kove Talks Kreese’s Sacrifices, Series Finale, and Shooting the Favorite Scene of His Career
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the series finale of “Cobra Kai,” now streaming on Netflix. John Kreese, played by the one…
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‘XO, Kitty’ Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix
“XO, Kitty” has been renewed for Season 3 at Netflix. The announcement was made on Netflix’s official X account on Friday. Season 2 of the…
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‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Teaser Unmasks Benedict and Sophie’s Cinderella Love Story
Netflix gave “Bridgerton” fans a special Valentine’s Day present Friday with a first look at Season 4. The streamer unveiled several…
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Netflix Is ‘Reevaluating’ Vetting Social Media Accounts After Karla Sofía Gascón Backlash ‘Distracted’ From ‘Emilia Pérez’ Campaign
Netflix is looking at “reevaluating” the process of vetting social media accounts for incoming talent after the “Emilia Pérez” awards…
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‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix
The live-action “Dungeons & Dragons” TV series has found new life. Variety has confirmed with sources that a new iteration of the project…
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‘Shogun’ Meets ‘Squid Game’: Netflix Unveils Epic Samurai Battle Royale in 2025 Japan Slate
Netflix has unveiled its Japanese content slate for 2025, headlined by “Last Samurai Standing,” a period drama featuring 300 samurai…
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‘Squid Game’ Actor Gong Yoo, Song Hye-kyo, Kim Seol-hyun, Cha Seung-won, Lee Hanee to Star in Netflix Period Drama ‘Show Business’
Netflix is expanding its Korean content slate with “Show Business” (working title), a sweeping period drama set against the backdrop of…
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‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ True Story: Belle Gibson and the Real Wellness Con Behind New Netflix Drama
In “Apple Cider Vinegar,” a new Netflix series released on Thursday, Kaitlyn Dever plays Belle Gibson, a real Australian woman who…
Culture
The Cancer Scams That Foreshadowed MAHA
In 1986, Gilda Radner, one of “Saturday Night Live” ’s original Not Ready for Prime Time Players, was diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian…
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Netflix, Max and Prime Video Negotiate With French Film Guilds for Earlier Access to New Releases After Disney+ Deal
Netflix, Max and Prime Video are currently in the thick of negotiations with French film guilds to seek earlier access to newly released…
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‘Wild at Heart’ Producer Joni Sighvatsson Sets ‘The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden’ With The Global Ensemble Drama, Diprente Media
Hollywood Icelandic mogul Joni Sighvatsson, producer of David Lynch’s Palme d’Or winner “Wild at Heart” and head of L.A.-based Palomar…
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Original ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Actors Defend Netflix Reboot Amid Fan Backlash: ‘It Will Be Different’ and Not Turned ‘Into Something Weird’
Original “Little House on the Prairie” actors Dean Butler and Alison Arngrim are quelling concerns that the recently announced reboot will…
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Netflix Unveils 2025 Southeast Asian Slate With Thai Zombies, Indonesian Queens and High Society Murders
Netflix has revealed its slate of original series and films from Thailand and Indonesia set to premiere throughout 2025, as the streaming…
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‘The Recruit’ Season 2 Debuts With 5.9 Million Views, Taking Second Place on Netflix Top 10
“The Recruit” returned to the Netflix Top 10 in second place, achieving 5.9 million views in its first four days on Netflix. On the…