Dan Lin, 50, starts his tenure as Netflix's new film head this week. He had spent the last two decades building Rideback Productions, which was behind the recent live-action remake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender, streamed on Netflix. He also contributed to the Oscar-nominated film “The Two Popes'' for the streaming service, and has produced the "It" and "Lego" movie franchises. He’s currently working on the live-action version of “Lilo & Stitch” for Walt Disney. Lin wasn't looking for a [...]

In 1976, the release of The Omen, known as Il Presagio in Italian, stirred a mixed response from both audiences and critics. While some cinema experts initially balked at the horror film's portrayal of the birth of Satan's progeny, aficionados of the genre embraced it eagerly, propelling it to become one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Gregory Peck's portrayal of an American diplomat in Rome, unwittingly adopting the devil's child, undoubtedly contributed to its success. Now, on April [...]

The landscape of streaming platforms is undergoing constant transformation, increasingly resembling the traditional cable model it once sought to supplant. Discussions loom about the possibility of platform bundles, coinciding with significant changes among major streamers. These include the introduction of ad-supported plans, restrictions on password sharing, and a renewed emphasis on live sports coverage. The initial pursuit of rapid subscriber growth, fueled by lockdowns during the pandemic, has now given way to a focus on profitability, a demand echoed by [...]

David Ellison, the mastermind behind Skydance Media, convened with Paramount's board of directors towards the conclusion of the prior month to explore a possible partnership.   Shari Redstone's endeavor to potentially divest her media empire has taken a notable step forward. Paramount, housing one of Hollywood's most iconic movie studios alongside CBS and cable networks like Nickelodeon, has initiated discussions regarding exclusive negotiations with Skydance, a media conglomerate, as disclosed by four knowledgeable sources. Transitioning to exclusive negotiations signifies a [...]

With its captivating display of white shirts, languid leisure, and sun-drenched Italian opulence, the 1999 rendition of The Talented Mr. Ripley continues to be celebrated as a cinematic masterpiece. It's hard to imagine any remake could top that twisted triangle between Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow. However, Ripley, a new black-and-white show coming to Netflix worldwide on April 4th, manages to achieve just that. Based on Patricia Highsmith's acclaimed novels, the limited series drama will feature Andrew Scott [...]

Despite previously expanding, several music festivals are now scaling back. Bloomberg research indicates that at least ten festivals in the U.S. have been canceled this year. Factors include more cost-aware consumers and increasing expenses related to staff, stage setups, and artist fees. Even Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, with its April event, has tickets remaining for the second weekend, months after they were first offered in January. Meanwhile, Delaware's Firefly Music Festival, known for a decade of showcasing acts [...]