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☆ Henry Cavill exits ‘The Witcher’ as Liam Hemsworth takes over lead role
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Henry Cavill is putting down his blades and moving on from “The Witcher” after three seasons as the leading man on the Netflix series. “As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam’s take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men,” Cavill wrote. “The Witcher,” which premiered on Netflix in 2019, is based on the fantasy book series by Andrzej Sapkowski and created for television by Lauren Schmidt. “It was something I wasn’t going to let pass me by without giving it my best shot,” Cavill said at Comic Con. They said, ‘They’re not ready.’”But now, Cavill is surely focused on reprising another iconic previous role on his resume.

☆ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ first reactions herald ‘Marvel's most poignant and powerful film’
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Disney and Marvel Studios finally unveiled Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” at the film’s world premiere in Hollywood on Wednesday evening. Anticipation for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” has been sky high. “Black Panther” also became the first comic book movie nominated for best picture at the Oscars. The Hollywood Reporter’s Brian Davids hailed the film as “Marvel’s most poignant and powerful film to date,” praising all elements from the performances to the crafts. The Wrap’s Drew Taylor said that the film “prioritizes sentiment over spectacle” and praised Ludwig Göransson’s score as “an all timer.”“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" opens in theaters nationwide Nov. 11.

☆ No kissing in Qatar? Fears grow of crackdown on LGBTQ fans at World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Matt Lavietes | Matt Lavietes Is A Reporter For Nbc Out. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

More than a million soccer fans from around the world are expected to gather in Qatar for next month's FIFA World Cup, but as the global competition nears, concerns over how the Gulf nation will treat its LGBTQ visitors are rising. “These are the basic rights that should be afforded to all and will ensure continued progress in Qatar,” one of the players said. But for years, the Gulf nation's government and FIFA have sought to reassure fans that LGBTQ fans are welcome and will be safe attending the World Cup. Scrutiny over how Qatar treats its own LGBTQ people has also gained traction in the lead-up to the World Cup. Rasha Younes, a researcher who studies LGBTQ rights in the Middle East and North Africa for Human Rights Watch and author of the new report, said she hopes that the displays of LGBTQ solidarity will influence Qatar's domestic policies.

☆ Rihanna makes music comeback after six years with new song 'Lift Me Up'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] Singer Rihanna attends a premiere for the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in Los Angeles, California, U.S., October 26, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File PhotoLONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Chart-topper Rihanna released her first solo music in six years on Friday, an emotional ballad written in tribute to late actor Chadwick Boseman. "Lift Me Up", Barbados-born Rihanna's first new song since her 2016 album "Anti", features on the soundtrack of upcoming Marvel film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". The move is a sequel to the 2018 box office hit "Black Panther" in which Boseman played the lead King T'Challa. In recent years, Rihanna, whose chart-topping hits include "Umbrella", "Diamonds" and "Work", has developed her makeup and lingerie lines.

☆ Red carpet moments from the Wakanda Forever premiere
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Jeremy Schultz | ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

With Ukraine's counteroffensive slowing down in recent days due to wet weather and difficult terrain, and no dramatic changes in the east either, Kyiv said Russia was pressing ahead with a campaign to destroy critical infrastructure ahead of the winter.

"The White Lotus" season two premieres October 30 on HBO and HBO Max. From creator Mike White, "The White Lotus" is an anthology show that focuses on guests at various White Lotus resort locations. "The White Lotus" season two will have a total of seven episodes, which is one more than the first season. "The White Lotus" season two was renewed a few days before the season one finale in August 2021. "The White Lotus" season two's enthusiastic critical response suggests it could follow in season one's acclaimed footsteps.

☆ 'Black Panther' sequel stars on late Chadwick Boseman: 'We made him proud'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LOS ANGELES, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The stars of the highly-anticipated sequel to Marvel’s "Black Panther" walked the red carpet in Hollywood on Wednesday night at the "Wakanda Forever" world premiere but there was one name hugely missed, their late co-star Chadwick Boseman. "But we had to just be strong, to follow through on the story and it got emotional at times. “Black Panther”, in which Boseman played the king of the fictional African land of Wakanda, became a global hit and was hailed as a milestone for racial diversity in Hollywood. "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" sees the protagonists working once again with the Dora Milaje, an elite group of female warriors, as they fight to protect their nation following the king's death. It sees actors Angela Bassett and Danai Gurira reprise their roles as T'Challa's mother Ramonda and Dora Milaje head Okoye, respectively, as well as the arrival of Michaela Coel as Aneka, a Dora Milaje warrior.

☆ Amazon has been suspiciously quiet about 'The Rings of Power' viewership in the 2 weeks since the first season concluded
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Steven Tweedie | Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Amazon has yet to share viewership numbers on its "Rings of Power" finale, weeks later. The show has yet to cross the vague 100 million viewers milestone it teased three weeks ago. Payne and Patrick McKay later noted that 12.6 million viewers watched the premiere in the US in the first four days. Still, Amazon said "Rings of Power" in its first two months has driven "more Prime signs-up globally than any other Amazon original." HBO said this week that "House of the Dragon" was averaging 29 million viewers per episode.

Check out the trailer for 'Amazon Music Live'"Amazon Music Live'' performances are filmed in front of a live audience, but tickets are by invitation only. How to watch 'Amazon Music Live'You can watch "Amazon Music Live" on Prime Video or Twitch on Thursdays at 9 p.m. PT/Fridays at 12 a.m. 'Amazon Music Live' concert scheduleAmazon has announced the performers for the first three "Amazon Music Live" concerts and will reveal more musical guests throughout the season. Here's who you can expect so far:Lil Baby - October 27Megan Thee Stallion - November 3Kane Brown - November 10Can I watch 'Amazon Music Live' for free? You can watch "Amazon Music Live" for free if you sign up for an Amazon Prime trial.

☆ Universal film boss Donna Langley reveals how her studio changed the way you see movies and her hopes for an all-female 'Fast & Furious'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Universal film chief Donna Langley says movies will never go back to "those exclusive traditional windows" in theaters. "I would love to see a female 'Fast,'" she said about the future of the "Fast & Furious" franchise. Though it seems Langley has an insatiable drive to dominate the cutthroat film industry, she revealed to Insider in a recent phone interview that her mission is simple: "Make the right kind of movies that fit the cultural zeitgeist globally." Steven Spielberg and Donna Langley at "The Fabelmans" world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. We are a theatrical business and theatrical will always lead our business.

☆ Rihanna to make long-awaited return to music with 'Black Panther' movie sequel
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

After a six-year hiatus, Rihanna is set to release new music for the forthcoming Marvel sequel "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." The song is a tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman, who starred in the original "Black Panther" movie and died in November 2020 at age 43 after a yearslong battle with colon cancer. The song was co-written with Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems, Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Gransson and "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler, according to Disney-owned Marvel. "Rihanna has been an inspiration to me, so hearing her convey this song is a great honor," Tems added. The soundtrack for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" will be available Nov. 4.

"Don't Worry Darling" is now available to buy ($25) or rent ($20) from Amazon, Vudu, and more. Check out the trailer for 'Don't Worry Darling'Florence Pugh ("Midsommar") plays the lead role of Alice opposite Harry Styles ("Dunkirk") as Jack. As of October 25, "Don't Worry Darling" has a low "38%" score on Rotten Tomatoes. How to watch 'Don't Worry Darling'"Don't Worry Darling" is now available to watch at home through digital retailers like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, and YouTube. "Don't Worry Darling" is not based on a book, but rather a spec script originally written by Shane and Carey Van Dyke.

The anthology show is created by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and features eight tales of horror. Along with creating and executive producing the series, del Toro co-wrote two episodes and serves as the show's on-screen presenter. How to watch 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities'You can watch "Cabinet of Curiosities" exclusively on Netflix. How many episodes are in 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities'? Is 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities' worth watching?

☆ NFL Films is building its 'version of the Marvel universe' with a push into movies, dozens of TV projects, and partnerships with athletes from Tom Brady to Ronda Rousey
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Claire Atkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

NFL Films is in talks with Hollywood partners about expanding its TV and film efforts. "We have a sport that is most akin to Hollywood," NFL Films senior director Ross Ketover told Insider. Among the buyers are Disney's ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+; AppleTV+ and Amazon Prime Video. NFL Films and Omaha also made a version starring MMA's Ronda Rousey called "Rowdy's Places," for ESPN+. NFL Films helped make a season of its Amazon series, "All or Nothing," for the English Premiere League's Manchester City back in 2018.

☆ ‘Star Wars’ movie in development from 'Watchmen' showrunner and 'Ms. Marvel' director, reports say
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Stefan Sykes | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A new "Star Wars" movie is under development with a pair of buzzy names already attached, according to media reports. Damon Lindelof, showrunner for "Lost," "The Leftovers" and "Watchmen," is co-writing the new Lucasfilm movie, with Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy of "Ms. Marvel" signed on to direct, according to media entertainment site Deadline. But the upcoming feature marks the first "Star Wars" film set for theaters since 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker." "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" was a massive success for the franchise, grossing $1 billion at the global box office. Other "Star Wars" film projects from Taika Waititi, Rian Johnson and Kevin Feige have yet to be officially announced by the studio or given release dates.

☆ 'House of the Dragon' season finale review: 'The Black Queen' soars into the battle to come
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Review Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers about the “House of the Dragon” season finale. CNN —The two giant fantasy series that premiered within weeks of each other shared massive scope and scale. The “Dragon” season finale that premiered October 23, subtitled “The Black Queen,” in a sense brought this first season – at times uneven, but always interesting – full circle. Although it wasn’t a direct competition between “Dragon” and “Rings,” the parallels between them and the timing of their release made comparisons virtually inevitable. But based on its opening salvo, score “House of the Dragon” as a victory for the old guard.

"House of the Dragon" will air its season one finale on October 23 on HBO and HBO Max. The "Game of Thrones" prequel series focuses on the Targaryen civil war. The season one finale will air on HBO and HBO Max on October 23. How to watch 'House of the Dragon'You can watch "House of the Dragon" exclusively on HBO and HBO Max. That said, many of the characters in "House of the Dragon" are ancestors of the characters we meet in "Game of Thrones."

Cast member Jennifer Coolidge attends a premiere for season 2 of the television series The White Lotus in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 20, 2022. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniLOS ANGELES, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Jennifer Coolidge returns to "The White Lotus" to play Tanya McQuoid for Season 2 of the HBO Max series created by Mike White, and she’s ready for fans to meet a new side of her character. “And they’re really funny too.”The characters this season must face unique conflicts that audiences haven’t seen in this series yet, he said. “I think this season it’s “White Lotus” on aphrodisiacs. Last season was a lot about money and power, and this season is much more about sex, sexual politics, sexual jealousy, men and women and monogamy, adultery, and all those sexier topics.”Season 2 of "The White Lotus" premieres on October 30, 2022 on HBO Max.

☆ 'The Peripheral' review: Chloë Grace Moretz stars in Amazon's convoluted sci-fi series, which travels into two futures and still isn't worth the time
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Review Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —In terms of Nolan brothers productions, “The Peripheral” appears to have been made for people who think “Tenet” and the fourth season of “Westworld” weren’t complicated enough. Because of Flynne’s role in that future threats keep invading her present, which is every bit as confusing as that sounds. Although there’s plenty of violent action and cool futuristic weaponry, “The Peripheral” feels like a mashup of sci-fi ideas put to better use elsewhere, from “Avatar” to “Free Guy,” with a lot in between. Mostly, other than the sometimes-striking set design, there’s nothing particularly distinctive about the villains or the scenario, which feels more convoluted than engaging. It’s produced by Warner Bros. Television, like CNN, a unit of Warner Bros.

☆ 'Andor' is the best 'Star Wars' show since 'The Mandalorian' — but the least popular
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The three-episode premiere of "Andor" trailed other "Star Wars" shows in viewership, per Nielsen. But the show is the best-reviewed "Star Wars" series yet. Maybe it's "Star Wars" fatigue after "Boba Fett" and "Obi-Wan," which I was personally incredibly disappointed by. Other data further suggests the show isn't gaining traction with as big of an audience as the other "Star Wars" series. Parrot Analytics, which measures audience demand based on online engagement and other factors, told Insider that the show is trailing the others in demand.

☆ 'Decision To Leave' review: The latest Korean drama you need in your life
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Review Thomas Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

This month the spotlight is on South Korean crime drama “Decision To Leave.”CNN —A language barrier lies at the heart of swoon-worthy Korean police procedural “Decision To Leave.” Hae-joon (Park Hae-il) is a polite Busan cop, Seo-rae (Tang Wei), the Chinese wife of a dead businessman. Park Hae-il and Tang Wei as a detective and suspect drawn together by the death of a mountain climber. The interview: Writer-director Park Chan-wookPark Chan-wook attends the "Decision To Leave" UK Premiere during the 66th BFI London Film Festival on October 14, 2022. Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesThe Korean master told CNN he wanted to adhere to then subvert film noir in “Decision To Leave,” playing with tropes, structure and the male gaze. For more details on his “very meta approach,” why he cast Tang Wei and why “Vertigo” was far from his mind, read the full interview.

☆ Soul Train Awards 2022: Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige lead nominations
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —BET announced the host, nominees and premiere date of this year’s “Soul Train Awards” on Thursday. Actor, comedian and writer Deon Cole will host the awards show which will be filmed November 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Hosting the ‘Soul Train Awards’ is a dream come true. I grew up watching Soul Train and ‘til this day, I’ve never met a Soul Train Line I didn’t bless with my skilled two step,” Cole said in a statement. The “Soul Train Awards” 2022 will premiere Sunday, November 27 at 8 pm ET/PT on BET and BET Her.

"American Horror Story" season 11 premieres October 19 at 10 p.m. You can stream two new episodes of "American Horror Story: NYC" on Hulu every Thursday. Every season of "American Horror Story" focuses on a new plot and cast of characters. Check out the teaser trailer for 'American Horror Story: NYC'Series veterans Denis O'Hare, Leslie Grossman, Billie Lourd, Patti LuPone, Sandra Bernhard, and Zachary Quinto all star in "American Horror Story: NYC." How to watch 'American Horror Story: NYC'You can watch "American Horror Story: NYC" every Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX.

☆ ‘Knives Out’ director is revealing the sexuality of Daniel Craig’s character
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The director of “Knives Out” is revealing the sexuality of Daniel Craig’s character in the hit film. Rian Johnson says super sleuth Benoit Blanc, a wacky detective, does have male lovers, Johnson confirmed at a BFI London Film Festival press conference. Johnson was discussing “Glass Onion,” the sequel to the 2019 mystery, which is set for a Netflix release Dec. 23. Dave J Hogan/Getty Images“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” also stars Edward Norton, Natasha Lyonne, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Kate Hudson, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Dave Bautista. Hugh Grant, Yo-Yo Ma, the late Angela Lansbury and Stephen Sondheim play themselves in the movie.

☆ YouTube is expanding access to its social shopping tools to more creators heading into the holiday season
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Geoff Weiss | Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Previously, the YouTube Shopping beta comprised just 1,000 creators. On November 10, YouTube will premiere its second annual holiday shopping event, "From YouTube To You." YouTube is expanding access to its social shopping tools to more creators, the company told Insider. YouTube Shopping tools, first introduced in 2021, enable creators to tag products with shoppable links in and around their videos, live streams, and Shorts. In July, YouTube told Insider it was experimenting with paying creators for tagging products via its so-called Creator Incentive Program.

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