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A Family Affair is Netflix’s latest entry in the recently resuscitated rom-com genre. The streaming giant’s film execs have described the revival as a tactical decision to plug – and capitalise on – an identified gap in the market. This began with a young audience in mind, with films such as To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and The Kissing Booth. A Family Affair, however, strives to capture an older female audience who grew up in the halcyon days of the 1990s Nora Ephron rom-com. The film attempts to look at the compromises women make to prioritise their families and partners, joining other works such as Prime Video’s The Idea of Yo...... Read Full article on HadNews

Looks like a shake-up is happening in Culver City. After initially announcing release dates for “Kraven the Hunter” and “Karate Kid” during the 2024 Summer and Christmas seasons, Sony has decided to delay both films and swap their seasonal positions. The upcoming “Karate Kid” movie, which sees Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan reprising their roles from various iterations of the franchise, was originally slated to hit theaters on December 13, 2024. The film will now open six months later on May 30, 2025. A source close to the project told IndieWire that the move will allow the final season of the Macchio-led series “Cobra Kai” to conclude bef...... Read Full article on HadNews

If you thought Netflix was getting expensive in the U.S., well, you’re right. But we’re actually not paying the highest rates in the world — though we are up there. Visual Capitalist recently mapped out (literally) the cost of a Netflix subscription in every country in which the streamer is available — all 190 of them. (Netflix is available in 244 countries and territories.) At $15.49/month, the price for the “Standard” ad-free plan, the U.S. has the fifth-priciest Netflix subscription rate in the world, behind (in order) Switzerland, Denmark, Greenland, and Ireland. (Tied with the U.S. are American Samoa, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micro...... Read Full article on HadNews

You might be surprised to learn the sex life of a long-dead conqueror is making headlines in 2024. Netflix documentary Alexander the Great: The Making of a God has provoked outrage for its portrayal of Alexander in a romantic relationship with his male companion Hephaestion. Alexander the Great (356–323BC) spent his short life undertaking an enormous military campaign. He defeated the Persian king Darius III and created an empire that stretched from Europe into Egypt, Western and Central Asia, and all the way to India. Conquest course of Alexander the Great from Greece to India to Babylon in 3...... Read Full article on HadNews

A new series about Julio Iglesias’ life and career is coming to Netflix — and the Spanish crooner will form part of the creative process. “Julio Iglesias is one of the most important figures in music history and he’s finally ready to tell his story!” Netflix’s Thursday (Feb. 8) announcement on Instagram reads. “For the first time, the living legend will be part of the creative process and help bring to life a Netflix series that chronicles his incredible musical trajectory.” “After that many speculations, books and documentaries in which I have not been involved, for the first time, I have decided to tell ...... Read Full article on HadNews

UPDATED: Nayanthara, star of Tamil-language film “Annapoorani” that was pulled from Netflix after complaints from Hindu groups, has broken her silence on the subject. The actor began her post on X with the salutation “Jai Shri Ram,” meaning glory to Hindu god Rama, often used by Hindus to greet each other. “I am writing this note with a heavy heart and a genuine desire to address the recent turn of events concerning our film, ‘Annapoorani.’ Crafting ‘Annapoorani’ was not just a cinematic endeavor but a heartfelt pursuit of inspiring resilience and instilling the spirit of never giving up. It aimed to mirror life’s journey, where...... Read Full article on HadNews