For writers of hardboiled fiction, the private eye could act as a conduit, an unmoored guide moving freely across social ranks and situations. For director Nima Javidi – whose new series “The Actor” is the first Iranian production to premiere in competition at Series Mania – the thespian might play a similar role. “Shakespeare said…
‘Top Gear’ Halted After Andrew Flintoff Crash
The BBC has halted filming on season 34 of “Top Gear” after presenter Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff was involved in an accident on the show’s test track in December 2022. The BBC said that halting the show would be “disappointing to fans, but it is the right thing to do. Under the circumstances, we feel it…
Netflix Launches ‘Maestro in Blue,’ Its First Pick-Up of a TV Series From Greece
Continuing its global territorial expansion, Netflix picked up and is now streaming Greek TV series “Maestro in Blue,” its first-ever exclusive worldwide distribution deal for a Greek scripted series. Created for Greek broadcaster Mega TV by multihyphenate Christoforos Papakaliatis, “Maestro” was launched on the platform internationally on March 17 and this week hit the global…
Hybe to Sell SM Entertainment Stake After Losing to Kakao in K-Pop Bid Battle
Hybe Corp., the talent powerhouse behind K-pop sensation BTS, said on Friday that it will sell its share stake in agency rival SM Entertainment. The move would finalize Hybe’s admission of defeat in a dramatic takeover battle in which it was out-gunned by Korean tech leader Kakao Corp. Hybe initially bought a 14.8% stake in…
‘Reborn Rich,’ Hit Korea Drama Series, Set for Thai Remake at Viu
Multi-territory Asian streaming platform Viu is to deliver a Thai version of hit drama series “Reborn Rich.” The 16-episode Korean drama was produced by Korea’s JTBC Studios and Viu, aired on JTBC in Korea between November and December 2022 and was branded as a Viu Original in the 16-territoires in which it operates. Its story…
‘God of War Ragnarök’ Leads Game Audio Network Guild Awards With 14 Wins (EXCLUSIVE)
“God of War” dominated at the Game Audio Network Guild Awards, scoring more than half of the awards. The hit game collected a total of 14 prizes, including audio of the year, music of the year, best original song and best original soundtrack album. On Wednesday night, the Game Audio Network Guild announced the 26…
Julian Strawther, Gonzaga and other big moments from the Sweet 16
An instant classic, a pocket full of dimes and other history made in Las Vegas and at Madison Square Garden.
FAU rallies past Vols to Elite 8: ‘We belong here’
The ninth-seeded Owls came back in the second half to beat No. 4 seed Tennessee in Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchup.
‘Neighbours’ Production to Restart Next Month
“Neighbours” will start filming again at Nunawading Studios in Melbourne on April 17. The new season will then launch in the second half of 2023 on Network 10 in Australia. Seven days after each episode airs on free-to-air television, they will be available on subscription streaming service Prime Video. The announcement was made on stage…
Gonzaga downs UCLA on late 3 in wild finish
Julian Strawther hit a 3-pointer with 6 seconds left, lifting Gonzaga to a wild 79-76 NCAA tournament win over UCLA in the Sweet 16.