At the same time it is courting subscribers with its cheapest plan yet, the $7-a-month Basic with Ads, Netflix is adding upgrades to its top-end Premium tier. The streaming giant has incorporated spatial audio on Premium and also expanded the number of devices on which subscribers can download programming, from four to six. Concurrent streaming is still limited to four devices. The price of Premium is slated to remain at $19.99 a month even after the enhancements. Rishu Arora, Director of Product Management, announced the changes in a blog post. Spatial Audio, which is increasingly found on platforms like Apple Music, is now available on 700 titles, Aora wrote, including Stranger Things , The Watcher , Wednesday , and Knives Out: Glass Onion . While the company doesn’t break out subscriber numbers by tier, its Standard tier (a notch below Premium, at $15.49) is the most popular in the U.S. and Canada. Netflix regained momentum in its most recent quarter, … [Read more...] about Netflix $20-A-Month Premium Plan Adds Spatial Audio, Expands Number Of Devices For Downloading From 4 To 6
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Brillstein Entertainment Partners Explores Sale; Casey Wasserman In Pole Position: The Dish
EXCLUSIVE : Brillstein Entertainment Partners is exploring a sale of its venerable management/production company. Several are circling, but sources said Casey Wasserman has emerged as a front-runner to bring BEP into the fold alongside his formidable sports and music divisions. Like every possible deal, this one could fall apart and BEP principals could decide to stay independent. It would be the latest move in management after 3Arts made a deal with Lionsgate , and Anonymous Content, with investment from Laurene Powell Jobs, recently linked with Automatik . If this did happen, it would invoke the legacy and memory of some storied Hollywood figures. Start with Wasserman, the grandson of the legendary Lew Wasserman. He always has resisted the urge to get into mainstream Hollywood, and instead built a formidable management business specializing in sports and music, the latter most recently including the acquisition of Paradigm’s lucrative music touring businesses . His … [Read more...] about Brillstein Entertainment Partners Explores Sale; Casey Wasserman In Pole Position: The Dish
Nacelle Boards Maiden’s Feature Doc ‘Comedy Of War: Laughter In Ukraine’
EXCLUSIVE: Nacelle , the studio behind Down to Earth with Zac Efron and Grant, Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History , has struck a deal to distribute a feature-length doc filmed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine . The company has taken worldwide rights to Comedy of War: Laughter in Ukraine . The doc comes from filmmakers Christopher Walters and Krista Liney, who runs producer Maiden, and shows the brutal reality of the conflict through the lens of stand-up comedians touring in war-torn Ukraine. Nacelle plans to take the doc to film festivals before launching worldwide sales. The documentary follows four rising stars of Ukrainian stand-up comedy, each with a unique perspective on the war currently being waged in their homeland. Performing in converted bomb shelters, they laugh in spite of the war, not at it. The Russian invasion of Ukraine began almost a year ago and has left tens of thousands dead and millions displaced. Comedy of War ’s filmmakers say that, … [Read more...] about Nacelle Boards Maiden’s Feature Doc ‘Comedy Of War: Laughter In Ukraine’
BBC Pushing On With ‘The Osbournes’ Reboot Despite Ozzy Tour Retirement
EXCLUSIVE : The BBC reboot of MTV’s The Osbournes is going ahead as planned following the news that Ozzy Osbourne will likely retire from touring. A BBC spokeswoman confirmed to Deadline that the pubcaster is continuing with Home to Roost , which will follow the Osbournes as they celebrate Sharon Osbourne’s 70th birthday and daughter Kelly Osbourne’s soon-to-be-born baby having returned to the UK. The original MTV version of The Osbournes ran from 2002 to 2005 and became a cult classic. When it was greenlit, BBC Documentary Head of Commissioning Clare Sillery described Home to Roost, which is produced by Clarkson’s Farm producer Expectation, as a “funny, moving and honest insight into their new life in the UK.” The news comes following Ozzy Osbourne’s announcement this morning that he has “come to the realization that I’m not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn’t deal with the travel required.” In an Instagram … [Read more...] about BBC Pushing On With ‘The Osbournes’ Reboot Despite Ozzy Tour Retirement
‘Fallout’: Katie Cassidy, Devon Sawa, Chris Backus, Kate Bosworth & Tyrese Gibson Set For Survival Thriller — EFM
EXCLUSIVE : Katie Cassidy ( Arrow ), Devon Sawa ( Gasoline Alley ), Chris Backus ( Mindhunter ), Kate Bosworth ( The Enforcer ), and Tyrese Gibson ( Fast & The Furious ) have joined survival thriller Fallout , which recently wrapped filming in New Jersey. The film charts the fallout when a nuclear threat forces six people into a malfunctioning underground bunker. Tensions soon rise as they fight to stay alive. With oxygen and the trust in each other quickly running out, they learn that a more sinister plan is afoot. Michael Benaroya’s International Film Trust is launching world sales on the project at the upcoming EFM . Penned by Michael Miceli ( The Bounty Hunter ) and Cecil Chambers ( Awol-72 ), the film will be directed by Chambers, who is financing and producing under his Triumphant Entertainment banner alongside Miceli, Tyler Jon Olson ( Cash Out ), and Benaroya ( Lawless ) for Benaroya Pictures. Saleem Elmasri, John Marques, … [Read more...] about ‘Fallout’: Katie Cassidy, Devon Sawa, Chris Backus, Kate Bosworth & Tyrese Gibson Set For Survival Thriller — EFM
Joe Biden To Call For Congress To Place Limits On Concert Ticket Fees, TV And Internet Providers’ Early Termination Charges
President Joe Biden wants limits placed on concert ticket fees and TV and internet providers’ early termination charges, as the White House seizes on the practices as a sign of lack of competition in various business sectors. Biden will announce the proposals at a meeting of the President’s Competition Council on Wednesday. Also being highlighted is a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule to curb excessive credit card late fees, and a Department of Transportation rule to require airlines and booking sites to show the full price of an airline ticket upfront. Additional proposals would be part of a Junk Fee Prevention Act, legislation that targets an array of fees placed on consumers. The White House’s focus on concert ticket prices follows a Senate hearing last week that focused on that issue and competition in the ticketing industry, as lawmakers grilled Live Nation President Joe Berchtold about subsidiary Ticketmaster . The company reportedly is under … [Read more...] about Joe Biden To Call For Congress To Place Limits On Concert Ticket Fees, TV And Internet Providers’ Early Termination Charges
‘Fancy Dance’ Sundance Film Festival Review: Lily Gladstone Delivers A Strong Performance In Erica Tremblay’s Feature Film Debut
Erica Tremblay ’s Fancy Dance shows the darkside of reservation life for Indigenous people, especially women. As an official selection of the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Fancy Dance it’s a unique viewing experience as the viewer is brought in to observe these characters and how they navigate a desperate situation. Written by Tremblay and Miciana Alisa, this drama/mystery shows how often people have to take matters into their own hands because the outside world doesn’t care enough to work with this community to find these missing women. Fancy Dance is a procedural following Jax ( Lily Gladstone ), and her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson), who are looking for Tawi (Hauli Gray), who is Jax’s sister and Roki’s mother, who has gone missing. Jax is a former drug dealer, and often gets in trouble with the law. Now acting as her niece’s guardian, the two are troublemakers, stealing money and cars from folks, scamming people in card games, and … [Read more...] about ‘Fancy Dance’ Sundance Film Festival Review: Lily Gladstone Delivers A Strong Performance In Erica Tremblay’s Feature Film Debut
Serena Williams Shuts Down Tennis Comeback Talk, ‘No, For Now’
Serena Williams is slamming the door on a potential return to tennis ... saying there's no chance she's going to un-retire to continue her career -- at least, for now. The 23-time Grand Slam winner -- who last played in September 2022 -- discussed her future plans in an interview with Gayle King for "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday ... when she was asked if there was any hope for a comeback. "It's hard to say," the 41-year-old replied to King. "I would say no. For now, no." Williams explained, "I've literally given my whole life to tennis, and it's time for me to give my life to something else." “I’ve literally given my whole life to tennis and it’s time for me to give my life to something else”: @serenawilliams is moving away from the tennis court — for now, at least. @alexisohanian tell @GayleKing what’s next for their family. pic.twitter.com/S7JQCO4kZe — CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) February 1, 2023 @CBSMornings Fans aren't the only ones hoping … [Read more...] about Serena Williams Shuts Down Tennis Comeback Talk, ‘No, For Now’
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Tour, Retires from Live Performances Due to Health
TMZ.com Ozzy Osbourne is canceling his upcoming tour, as well as the rest of his touring days for good ... citing a decline in his physical health that's preventing him from getting onstage. The rocker announced Wednesday he's hanging it up on live shows ... starting with a slate of performances scheduled in the UK and Europe, which was supposed to begin in May. The tour was a continuation of a canceled Ozzy tour during COVID times. This is probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to share with my loyal fans… pic.twitter.com/aXGw3fjImo — Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) February 1, 2023 @OzzyOsbourne Ozzy says an accident he suffered 4 years ago -- falling in 2019 and reaggravating an old neck/back injury from years ago -- hasn't quite gone according to plan in terms of recovery ... even now. Despite numerous surgeries, treatments and PT ... Ozzy says he still feels weak. He adds, "I am honestly humbled by the way you've all patiently held onto … [Read more...] about Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Tour, Retires from Live Performances Due to Health
‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Minors, Other Serious Crimes
An actor who appeared in the Oscar-winning film, "Dances With Wolves," was arrested in Nevada for sexually assaulting underage girls and other serious felonies, ending a two-decade crime spree. Shutterstock Premier Nathan Chasing Horse was rounded up Tuesday by a SWAT team near his home in Las Vegas, where he lives with his 5 wives. He reportedly planned for his wives to take "suicide pills" and prepare for a shootout with police. He was booked in the Clark County Jail for child abuse or neglect, sex assault, sex assault against a child and sex trafficking of an adult. According to the 50-page search warrant, Chasing Horse targeted young Native American girls and used his good reputation among tribes in the U.S. and Canada to lure them into his secret web. Known as a "medicine man," Chasing Horse performed healing rituals and held spiritual get-togethers ... but it was allegedly all to exploit his victims as the leader of a cult named, "The Circle." … [Read more...] about ‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Minors, Other Serious Crimes