In the world of “Pillion,” Harry Melling transitions from his familiar role as Dudley Dursley in the “Harry Potter” saga to explore a more daring and provocative universe filled with leather, submission, and wilderness orgies. At 36, Melling takes on his first significant lead role in Harry Lighton’s unconventional romantic film. He portrays Colin, a reserved...

Top Charts Highlights Last week proved to be a suspense-filled battle for the top spots across both film and television charts, captivating audiences worldwide with gripping stories. Leading the non-English film category was the Korean disaster epic, The Great Flood, which surged to number one with an impressive 27.9 million views, drawing viewers into a story of catastrophe and resilience....

Melissa Cobb has taken on a new role at Netflix, the premier global streaming platform, stepping in as Vice President of Kids and Family Content. Her responsibilities encompass directing both the development and acquisition of engaging series and movies tailored for children and family audiences worldwide. Based out of the Los Angeles headquarters, Cobb reports directly to Ted Sarandos, the...

The Crown reigns as the only drama series nominated every eligible year, continuing its royal streak at the 81st Golden Globes. Bradley Cooper’s passion project Maestro dominates film categories with four major nods: Best Drama, Director, and acting honors for Cooper and Carey Mulligan. Natalie Portman and Charles Melton deliver standout performances in Todd Haynes’ May December,...

Overseas box office saw animated creatures and star-studded casts dominate this weekend. Monsters, Inc. and Ocean's Eleven both claimed $21 million internationally. Monsters, Inc. roared into the U.K. with $13.2 million from 503 screens. This marks the country's fourth highest opening ever. The film also delivered strong results across Europe and Asia. Spain welcomed it with $1.9 million on 312...

Netflix has forged a comprehensive multi-year television partnership with filmmakers Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy, announced on February 21, 2019, in Hollywood, California. This exclusive arrangement will see the duo creating and producing original series content solely for the streaming platform. The collaboration builds upon the tremendous reception of "The Haunting of Hill House," with...

The magical world of cinema continues to thrive overseas, with two fantasy epics leading the box office charge. Harry Potter enchants audiences globally, surpassing Jurassic Park to become the second highest-grossing film internationally. Its spellbinding journey has now accumulated over $566 million, with the $600 million milestone clearly in view. Not far behind, The Lord of the Rings: The...

The cyberpunk saga 'Altered Carbon' will continue its journey on Netflix with a new season. Anthony Mackie steps into the role of Takeshi Kovacs, bringing the character to a new chapter. The series, adapted from Richard K. Morgan's acclaimed novels, is produced by Skydance Television. Laeta Kalogridis returns as co-showrunner and executive producer for the upcoming episodes. She is joined by...

In a surprise pivot away from the indie darlings favored by many critics, the Producers Guild of America nominated big-budget studio features for its best-picture slate. The five finalists are A Beautiful Mind; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone; The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring; Moulin Rouge; and Shrek. Collectively those films have earned roughly $900 million at the...

The global box-office kicked off the year with a rush: the new Lord of the Rings film and the Harry Potter debut together pulled in about $70 million overseas last weekend. Both titles claimed the top two positions across major territories including the U.K., Germany, France, Spain and South Korea. New Line’s Lord of the Rings has grossed roughly $236 million internationally, powered by a...