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Around 100 employees at Disneyland have been laid off, impacting various departments and including some salaried positions, according to a new report from Deadline. Tom Tapp at Deadline reported that a Disneyland spokesperson confirmed the cuts.
The popular creator of hit TV shows is generating buzz with his new Apple TV+ series, Pluribus, leading many to wonder if he might revisit the world of Breaking Bad someday. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he didn’t rule out further spin-offs of the acclaimed AMC series, saying “never say never,” but added a significant condition.
Disney channels disappeared from YouTube TV after the two companies failed to reach a renewal agreement, creating a major dispute in the world of streaming. This isn’t a typical contract disagreement; it’s a fight over how television content will be delivered in the future. It appears YouTube TV might be intentionally making a strong statement to the entire industry by taking a firm stance against Disney.
Keanu Reeves is in talks to star in a new sci-fi action movie called Shiver, directed by Tim Miller, who also directed Deadpool. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie’s script, written by Ian Shorr, is being described as a mix of Edge of Tomorrow and The Shallows. Reeves will play a smuggler who gets trapped in a time loop after being betrayed during a job in the Caribbean. The film, which combines science fiction with a tropical setting, seems like a fresh and exciting take on the genre. Warner Bros. is close to securing the rights to the project.
Generally, the Best Supporting Actress Oscar goes to someone who hasn’t won one before. In fact, only five women have ever won this award after already receiving an Oscar: Shelley Winters (who previously won in 1959), Helen Hayes (won Best Actress in 1931/1932), Ingrid Bergman (won Best Actress in 1944 and 1956), Maggie Smith (won Best Actress in 1969), and Diane Wiest (won in 1986).
The Hollywood Reporter says Tim Miller, the director of Deadpool, will helm Shiver, working from a script by Ian Shorr. Matthew Vaughn, known for the Kingsman films, will produce alongside Aaron Ryder.
I was so excited to hear Woody Harrelson talking about potentially doing another season of True Detective with Matthew McConaughey! Apparently, McConaughey himself said he’s definitely open to it, but only if the script is as amazing as the first one they got back in 2014. Fingers crossed they can make it happen – that first season was incredible, and seeing those two back together would be fantastic!
Keanu Reeves will star in a new science fiction movie called Shiver, directed by Tim Miller, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The new Netflix series is set entirely in Amsterdam, a city Famke Janssen left as a teenager. Now, she’s returned to the Netherlands with this project. In a conversation with Russ Milheim of TopMob, Janssen discussed the show and how the city of Amsterdam almost acts as a character in the story.
Jump scares are a simple way to frighten people in movies, mainly because they happen unexpectedly and cause an instant reaction. The most effective jump scares work best when the audience isn’t prepared, making skillful misdirection a key technique for horror directors.