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Netflix Will Turn ‘The Gray Man’ into a Franchise

Scarcely a week after The Gray Man had its July 15 debut in selected theaters, Netflix announced it was turning things into a franchise by developing a spinoff and sequel to the Russo brothers’ film. Based on a novel series by Mark Greaney, The Gray Man began in 2009 and now includes 11 novels, with…

Film Review: ‘The Gray Man’ is One of Netflix’s Most Emotionally Engaging Action Properties

The ability to move travel throughout the world without being noticed, let alone remembered, is a vital characteristic for any spy. But that ability is quickly taken away from Ryan Gosling’s protagonist of Court Gentry, a top covert operative for the American government, in Netflix’s new spy thriller, The Gray Man, after he uncovers a…

Netflix Taps Nicolas Winding Refn to Direct ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’

Danish film director Nicolas Winding Refn has signed on with Netflix to create Copenhagen Cowboy, a six-part series that will star Angela Bundalovic. Set in the criminal underworld of the Danish capital, it has been described by its producers as a “thrill-inducing, neon-drenched noir series.” The series is being co-written by Sara Isabella Jonsson, Johanne…

Netflix Casts Takumi Kitamura as Lead Character in Yu Yu Hakusho Live-Action Manga Adaptation

Netflix has cast Takumi Kitamura in the lead role of its upcoming live-action series adaptation of the classic manga, Yu Yu Hakusho. The actor, who gained experience in the magna genre when he played Takemichi Hanagaki in the live-action film adaptation of Tokyo Revengers, will portray Yusuke Urameshi on the upcoming show, IGN is reporting….

Fisher Stevens, John Battsek Team Up for Netflix’s David Beckham Docuseries

Netflix’s much-anticipated documentary series on sports superstar David Beckham is about to score a goal now that Oscar winners Fisher Stevens and John Battsek have joined the team, together with cinematographer Tim Cragg and editors Chris King and Bjorn Johnson. Stevens, noted for his producer role with The Cove, will be at the helm, and…

Netflix’s Persuasion, The Cinematic Adaptation Glorifies Modern Day Women

The sixth and last completed novel by Jane Austen, Persuasion, was published in 1817 with readers being introduced to her most emancipated female of the Regency Era: Anne Elliot. This work, that was published posthumously, is considered the one to have the most modern approach for the way it questions traditional beliefs and shifts attitude…

The Duffer Brothers Working on Stranger Things Stage Play and Death Note Series For Netflix

In the wake of last weekend’s record-breaking release of the two final episodes of Stranger Things‘ fourth season, the sci-fi horror series’ creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, have revealed they have formed Upside Down Pictures. Through their new production company, the writer-director-producers have committed to continue working with the drama’s streaming service, Netflix, on several…

Tribeca Festival : Review / Jennifer Lopez’s Netflix Film, “Halftime” is Overt Service to Her Fans

Latina superstar Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 50th birthday in the debut screening of “Halftime” — the documentary which served as The Tribeca Festival’s opening night event. The film tracks her rise from generating Oscar buzz for the film “Hustlers” to her sizzling performance during the Super Bowl’s halftime show. After more than 20 years in the entertainment…

BLONDE | Official Teaser | Netflix / Starring Ana de Armas , Bobby Cannavale, Adrien Brody

Netflix has released a first teaser trailer for the upcoming Marilyn Monroe film, “Blonde.”  The film stars Golden Globe Nominee Ana De Armas who takes on one of the most iconic figures in the history of the movie. MPAA officially has an Nc-17 rating. Based on the bestselling novel by Joyce Carol Oates, Blonde boldly…

One Piece: Set Sneak Peek | First Look | Netflix Geeked Week

Netflix’s upcoming highly anticipated “One Piece” series has been making an extra effort to bring the one of the most beloved manga to life, just to prove that, co-showrunners Matt Owens and Steven Maeda and actor Iñaki Godoy joined this year’s Netflix Geeked Week to hype up their new show and give fans around the…