Netflix’s Harlan Coben Series ‘The Woods’ Unveils Cast Led by Tom Bateman, Michelle Keegan

Netflix’s Harlan Coben Series ‘The Woods’ Unveils Cast Led by Tom Bateman, Michelle Keegan

A Netflix series adaptation of the Harlan Coben novel The Woods will star Tom Bateman (The Love Hypothesis, Hedda) as Paul “Cope” Copeland and Michelle Keegan (Fool Me Once, Brassic) as Lucy Silverfield, the streamer said in unveiling the cast on Wednesday. Coben is an executive producer via his company Final Twist Productions. Danny Brocklehurst…

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Spotify Hits 293M Premium Subs and a Profit Record, But Stock Tanks on Outlook

Spotify Hits 293M Premium Subs and a Profit Record, But Stock Tanks on Outlook

Audio streaming giant Spotify posted a first-quarter revenue gain and ended March with 293 million paying premium subscribers, up from 290 million as of the end of 2025. Monthly active users (MAUs) grew to 761 million from 751 million. Management had previously forecast 293 million premium subs and 759 million MAUs. But the audio streamer forecast second-quarter earnings and…

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Netflix Sets Korean Political Thriller ‘The Generals’ From ‘Narco-Saints’ Director Yoon Jong-bin

Netflix Sets Korean Political Thriller ‘The Generals’ From ‘Narco-Saints’ Director Yoon Jong-bin

Netflix is doubling down on Korea’s appetite for political period thrillers. The streamer revealed Monday that it has begun production on The Generals (working title), a new film from acclaimed director Yoon Jong-bin chronicling the rise of South Korean dictator-turned-president Roh Tae-woo, the longtime second-in-command to military strongman Chun Doo-hwan. The project marks Yoon’s first…

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London’s Queer East Festival Is a Mix of Cinematic Milestones, Film Discoveries and Community

London’s Queer East Festival Is a Mix of Cinematic Milestones, Film Discoveries and Community

London’s Queer East Festival is back for its seventh edition, showcasing cinema and performing arts in venues across the British capital from May 1 to June 6. The annual exploration of East and Southeast Asia’s ever-evolving queer landscape will kick off at the Barbican with the U.K. premiere of the landmark 4K restoration of the 1986 Taiwanese film The Outsiders, the first screen adaptation of…

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