Gov. Phil Murphy Pans Trump’s Foreign-Film Tariffs — Even Though They Would Help New Jersey

Gov. Phil Murphy Pans Trump’s Foreign-Film Tariffs — Even Though They Would Help New Jersey

As part of his final act as New Jersey governor, Phil Murphy officially welcomed Netflix to Monmouth County. Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth will Miracle-Gro the Garden State’s already thriving film and TV production business, a desirable industry attracted by generous tax incentives. Murphy far prefers a “carrot” technique to the “sticks” of President Trump’s threatened…

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‘Bullet Train Explosion’ Director on Creating the Netflix Action Thriller, Working Officially With Japan’s Shinkansen

‘Bullet Train Explosion’ Director on Creating the Netflix Action Thriller, Working Officially With Japan’s Shinkansen

Shinji Higuchi’s action thriller Bullet Train Explosion debuted on Netflix on April 23 with something of a bang, with the movie enthusiastically embraced by viewers and climbing as high as No. 2 in the streamer’s global non-English films list. The movie was another win for Netflix Japan, and notably a breakout feature for the region…

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Netflix’s New Releases Coming in May 2025

Netflix’s New Releases Coming in May 2025

Vince Vaughn wrangling grandmas to start an Italian restaurant; the latest volume of animated stories about love, death and robots; a slick new limited series starring Oscar-winner Julianne Moore; the final season of Netflix‘s longest-running adult animated show; another installment in the popular Fear Street film franchise; and live-stream of Netflix’s hotly anticipated global pop…

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Charlotte Ritchie on Joe and Kate’s Ending

Charlotte Ritchie on Joe and Kate’s Ending

[This story contains spoilers from You season five, including the series finale, “Finale.”] Charlotte Ritchie not only got to unlock a new version of herself in the fifth and final season of You but also a new version of her character Kate Lockwood. The 35-year-old English actress, also known for her roles on Fresh Meat, Call the…

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Newport Beach TV Fest: ‘Running Point’ Star Kate Hudson Set for TV Performance of the Year Award, Live ‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast

Newport Beach TV Fest: ‘Running Point’ Star Kate Hudson Set for TV Performance of the Year Award, Live ‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast

Kate Hudson, the Oscar-nominated actress who is currently in Emmy contention for her portrayal of a semi-fictional version of Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss in the Netflix comedy series Running Point, has been tapped for the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress) at the inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest, the fest announced Thursday….

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