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The director of Netflix’s sci-fi series Conquest reportedly used $4 million from the show’s budget to bet on Dogecoin (DOGE) and made $27 million in the process.

Netflix UK is set to offer a diverse array of new movies and TV shows this December. Here is a look at what's in store.

PVR and Inox, the combined entity now accounts for a massive 43% of gross box office collections for Hindi movies. Pre-pandemic, PVR which ran the largest chain of halls, accounted for 24% of these collections, and Inox, which had not merged with PVR, had a 15% share. This means that the fight for getting prime slots for movie screenings is likely to get intense and multiplexes will flex their muscle to eventually pay film producers a lower amount or charge them higher for various ancillary services.

Shah Rukh Khan's "Jawan" has quickly soared to become Netflix's most-watched film in India within a mere two weeks. Netflix proudly announced the milestone on Twitter, stating, «Vikram Rathore has hijacked our hearts and records! 'Jawan' is now the most watched film in India in the first 2 weeks of launch, across all languages, on Netflix!» Released on September 7, «Jawan» has not only claimed the title of the highest-grossing Indian film of 2023 to date but has also amassed over Rs 1,100 crore in worldwide box office collections. The film set an array of records at the box office, securing the highest advance bookings and surpassing the $1 million ticket sales mark, a feat no other Bollywood movie has achieved. With an impressive Rs 75 crore collection on its opening day, «Jawan» even outperformed SRK's previous film «Pathaan» in terms of the highest opening day collection. On the fourth day of its release, «Jawan» continued its triumph, collecting Rs 80 crore, once again setting a new record.

Black Mirror created by Charlie Brooker is returning for a seventh season. The series has been renewed by Netflix and will stream on its platform. The sixth season ended in June which had premiered four years after the fifth season of the show. The science fiction series, is mostly set in the near-future dystopias, has gone through several iterations since it was launched on the UK’s Channel 4 in 2011. The show was given a budget boost after Netflix picked it up in 2016. The sixth season had reached the top of Netflix's Streaming Top 10 in 92 countries when the show premiered in June and remained in Netflix's global top 10 English-speaking TV for four weeks. The sixth season which consisted of five episodes had a host of stars including Salma Hayek, Annie Murphy, Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett and Paapa Essiedu. Meanwhile, season 5 just had three parts and the cast members included Andrew Scott, Anthony Mackie, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Topher Grace and Miley Cyrus. The casting for season 7 has not yet been confirmed while the details about the series such as plot, number of episodes are still being kept under the wraps.

Outer Banks season 4 officially restarted filming on Monday, November 20, 2023, in a new location. Reports from Star News and local outlets in Wilmington, North Carolina, indicate that filming will take place on November 20 and 21. Outer Banks is among the first Netflix shows to resume production. Originally slated to be filmed in North Carolina, including Wilmington, production shifted to Charleston, South Carolina, in 2017 due to North Carolina’s HB-2. Netflix opted to relocate production to distance itself from the law. The return to North Carolina is notable, especially considering the plot of season 4. The conclusion of season 3 hinted at a new treasure hunt involving the Pogues pursuing Blackbeard's treasure. Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, historically sailed the region. Filming for Outer Banks season 4 commenced in June, and there were initial concerns that the season might not return until 2025. However, the recent resumption of production alleviates those worries. The decision to resume filming in North Carolina adds a layer of geographical relevance to the storyline, aligning with the historical context of Blackbeard's presence in the region. Outer Banks season 4's return to its roots in North Carolina promises to bring fans a continuation of the treasure hunt saga initiated in the previous season.

Eddie Murphy is returning to the Beverly Hills Cop franchise as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop 4. The actor, comedian will be reprising the character of Axel nearly 30 years after the premiere of Beverly Hills Cop 3. The first look photo of Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop 4 has been shared by Netflix with a caption “He's back. Axel Foley returns in 2024!”

Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio fans who have seen their heroes starring in separate Karate Kid films decades apart will be thrilled to see both the legends share screen space together for a brand new movie feature installment in Sony Pictures’ hugely popular martial arts saga. The movie is being directed by Jonathan Entwistle and produced by Karen Rosenfelt. Sony Pictures will release the movie in December, 2024. The film's plot is being kept under wraps, although rumors have it that it will carry on the original franchise's mythology. But the new movie will see Macchio reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso, the karate champion molded by Pat Morita’s Mr. Miyagi, while Chan plays Mr. Han, the kung fu expert who assisted Jaden Smith in fending off bullies, in the Sony Pictures 2010 Karate Kid remake. Through the popular Netflix series "Cobra Kai," which revealed its sixth and final season earlier this year, Macchio has maintained the role of Daniel. Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg devised the program, which is set several decades after the events of the first «Karate Kid» films and rekindles the rivalry between Daniel, who is now middle-aged, and Johnny Lawrence, who is played by William Zabka. Prior to Cobra Kai, five Karate Kid films were made, which began 1984, and they collectively grossed more than $430 million globally.

Squid Game: The Challenge" is all set to release on Netflix OTT platform on Wednesday i.e November 22, a day before Thanksgiving. The show is based on the Korean mega hit series that dominated the charts in 2021. Netflix will release the show worldwide simultaneously like any other Netflix Original shows. The show has been filmed in the United Kingdom and will have 456 contestants.

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Suits' is gearing up for a reunion at the ATX TV Festival, scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 2 in Austin, Texas, marking five years since the show's series finale. Confirmed panelists include Patrick J. Adams, Sarah Rafferty, and Dulé Hill, alongside the show’s creator and showrunner Aaron Korsh.

'The Crown', Left Bank Pictures has announced it will auction some of the iconic items from the drama for a good cause. Bonhams unveiled The Crown Auction on Sunday, describing it as a “unique auction featuring nearly 450 props, furniture, and costumes” spanning all six seasons of Peter Morgan’s acclaimed drama based on the British royal family. The Crown debuted on Netflix in 2016, and the first part of its sixth and final season is currently available, with the second part scheduled for release on December 14. Following the format of the show's sixth season, The Crown Auction is divided into two segments.

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Jim Sarbh and Shefali Shah from India. The Indian stars received nominations in the comedy category, as well as for the best performance by an actor and actress, respectively. The ceremony will also see film producer Ektaa Kapoor being honoured with the Directorate Award for her "trailblazing career and impact on the Indian television landscape".

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Netflix expands its content with 14 additions this week from November 19 to 25, featuring a reality show, an animated movie, and a limited thriller series. "Squid Game: The Challenge," a reality show based on the hit series, kicks off on November 22, 2023, as 456 participants vie for a $4.56 million prize. Players navigate challenges, devise strategies, form alliances, and strive to survive until the competition's end. On Tuesday, November 21, Netflix premieres the animated movie "Leo!" voiced by Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, and others. The film follows a lizard's escapade during the final year of elementary school, breaking free from a 74-year confinement in a terrarium with his turtle companion. Swedish limited series, «A Nearly Normal Family,» arrives on November 24, depicting a seemingly ordinary family shattered by a shocking murder. As one family member faces arrest, questions arise about how well they truly know each other. Rounding out the week are «Love Island USA» season 3 on November 24 and «Crime Diaries: The Celebrity Stylist» on November 22, offering a diverse selection for Netflix subscribers.

Originally launched as a YouTube original series, Cobra Kai transitioned to Netflix after its first two seasons and has since gained immense popularity, emerging as a global hit for the streaming platform. Serving as a continuation of The Karate Kid film series that has been a fixture since the mid-1980s, Cobra Kai picks up 34 years after the events of the original Karate Kid. The series reignites the long-standing rivalry between Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso. Netflix made the official announcement on January 20, 2023, confirming the return of Cobra Kai for its sixth and final season, five months after the release of Season 5 in September 2022. Following the conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA strike in early November 2023, it is anticipated that production for Cobra Kai Season 6 will commence in early 2024. Despite the accustomed regularity of new Cobra Kai seasons on Netflix, the wait for the sixth season might be the longest for subscribers. While there is no official confirmation, «Cobra Kai» Season 6 is likely ot release during mid-to-late 2024.

Netflix’s spy thriller series, "The Recruit," featuring Noah Centineo, is set for a second season. Originally slated for an August 2023 start, filming for the new season was delayed. Here’s the lowdown on what to expect from season 2.

animated musical, Trolls Band Together, is set to hit theaters on November 17, anticipating a successful Box Office run during the pre-holiday weekend. For those who prefer the comfort of home, wondering when it will be available for streaming on Peacock? The expected streaming release on Peacock is projected for January 2024. Universal films typically migrate to streaming services 45 days after their theatrical release, but this duration may extend up to 120 days for major successes.

The first part or the initial four episodes of «The Crown» season 6 have focussed on Princess Diana's life. The remaining six episodes are likely to delve into royal events. «The Crown» season 6 part 2 or the final six episodes of the sixth season will start streaming on Netflix from December 14. Netflix in a statement said that in the final six episodes, Queen Elizabeth II (Imelda Staunton) reflect on her reign and look ahead to a time when her successors will take the throne. The two-part sixth, and final, season of “The Crown” explores Princess Diana’s final days before she perishes in a car accident. As a historical drama, the Emmy-winning drama series created by Peter Morgan seeks to tell the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign against the backdrop of various royal dramas. For Elizabeth Debicki, portraying Princess Diana on “The Crown” for two seasons created a sense of responsibility to be as authentic as possible for the many people who revere the British royal family. Debicki believes it’s a common experience for «The Crown» actors to struggle to “let go” and stop “observing” themselves while filming the show. The pressure of capturing the British royals is intense, especially when depicting the loss of a princess to whom many people still feel connected, she said. Similarly, Khalid Abdalla — who portrays Dodi Fayed, Egyptian billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed's son, who was in a romantic relationship with Princess Diana — viewed his work with Debicki as a huge responsibility.

recent history. Viewers already know the dismal ending to the romance between Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) and Dodi Fayed (Khalid Abdalla), but the drama is tightly drawn and mesmerising on screen. A gender-swapped remake of the film of 1988.