Netflix releases several new series each week, and occasionally one of them really takes off and becomes a global hit. Past successes include shows like The Asset, The Beast in Me, and His & Hers. Now, Netflix has another potential trending series on its hands.
Universal Studios has chosen Amy Sherman-Palladino to write and direct a movie based on the bestselling novel coming out in 2025. The studio won the rights to the book after a competitive bidding process. Sherman-Palladino will also be an executive producer on the film, titled The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits, alongside producer Stacey Sher, known for her work on Django Unchained and Erin Brockovich. This will be Sherman-Palladino’s first time directing a feature film.
Featuring Turner as Zara Dunne, a financial processor, the movie Steal follows a large-scale robbery where she and her close friend are forced to illegally transfer £4 billion in pension money. But this isn’t a simple crime, and Dunne quickly finds herself caught in a complex situation, dealing with both the criminals and investigations from MI5 and the police as she tries to manage the consequences.
Director Gore Verbinski is famous for his work on the 2002 horror film The Ring and the first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies – The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), Dead Man’s Chest (2006), and At World’s End (2007). However, after the 2013 film The Lone Ranger flopped badly at the box office, and following A Cure for Wellness in 2016, Verbinski didn’t direct another movie for ten years.
Classic cyberpunk films like Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049 weren’t initially popular with audiences. Cyberpunk stories are known for having intricate details and complicated worlds, which can be hard for people unfamiliar with the genre to get into. This might be why Prime Video’s new series, The Peripheral, was cancelled after just one season and eight episodes.
I was so excited to see everything Netflix dropped last week – shows like Unfamiliar, Salvador, and Cash Queens were perfect for a night in! And it looks like they’re keeping the good stuff coming this week with another batch of binge-worthy series, starting with this new 6-episode show that was filmed in beautiful Italy. I can’t wait to dive in!
Mike Flanagan and Josh King are collaborating with Warner Bros. to create a new adaptation of Stephen King’s 1980 novella, The Mist. Flanagan will write, direct, and produce the project through his company, Red Room, alongside Tyler Thompson and Spyglass Media Group’s Gary Barber and Chris Stone. Alexandra Magistro will serve as an executive producer for Red Room.
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, both Academy Award winners, have confirmed they will be back for a fourth Mummy movie. Universal Pictures announced the news on Tuesday, also setting a release date of May 19, 2028, for the film. Read More 2026-02-10 22:04
Esquire magazine recently offered a sneak peek at the new Spider-Noir series, revealing that Nicolas Cage’s character won’t be known as Spider-Man. Instead, he’ll simply be called The Spider.
Stephen King has consistently highlighted compelling television series. In recent years, he’s publicly praised shows like the Apple TV thriller Servant, joining Guillermo del Toro in recognizing its quality. He previously enjoyed HBO’s adaptations of Mildred Pierce and Sharp Objects, and most recently, called Netflix’s Baby Reindeer a standout series – one of the best he’s ever watched.