Netflix has recently dropped a visually stunning teaser trailer for the upcoming limited series adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, All the Light We Cannot See, directed by Shawn Levy. The four-part series follows the story of two characters: Marie-Laure LeBlanc, a blind French girl, and Werner Pfennig, a German orphan with an aptitude for engineering, set against the backdrop of World War II.

The plot revolves around Marie-Laure’s father, a locksmith at the Museum of Natural History in Paris, who is tasked with safeguarding the museum’s prized and perilous artifact, the Sea of Flames diamond, while Werner is conscripted by the Nazis to use his engineering skills to hunt down and eliminate resistance fighters. As the war intensifies, the two characters’ paths cross in the town of Saint-Malo, where they must navigate the destruction and chaos of war while trying to maintain their sense of morality and humanity.

The series features a star-studded cast, including Louis Hofmann, Lars Eidinger, Marion Bailey, Hugh Laurie, and Mark Ruffalo. It also marks the introduction of Aria Mia Loberti as Marie-Laure. Steven Knight, the writer behind films such as Allied and Burnt, has created and written the series.

The official synopsis for the series reveals that it will be a groundbreaking limited series that follows the story of Marie-Laure and her father, who flee German-occupied Paris with the Sea of Flames diamond to prevent it from falling into Nazi hands. They are relentlessly pursued by a cruel Gestapo officer who seeks to possess the stone for his selfish motives. As they find refuge in St. Malo with Marie-Laure’s reclusive uncle, who transmits clandestine radio broadcasts as part of the resistance, her path intersects with Werner, who shares a secret connection to her and her faith in humanity and hope.

All the Light We Cannot See will be released on Netflix on November 2nd, 2023. The teaser trailer promises an epic and visually stunning series that explores the themes of war, morality, and human connection.

Amazon Prime Video has launched a new feature called Dialogue Boost which allows users to increase the volume of dialogue in relation to background music and effects. The feature is currently available on selected Amazon original series and films including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and Beautiful Boy.

It was developed to help viewers who are hard of hearing, but anyone can use the tool to enhance their listening experience. The feature uses an AI to identify when dialogue may be difficult to hear and isolate speech patterns to enhance audio quality. Dialogue Boost is currently available on all devices that support Prime Video and can be accessed via the audio and subtitles drop-down menu. While similar features are available on high-end televisions and theater systems, Amazon claims to be the first global streaming service to offer the feature.

Actor Pedro Pascal, known for his work in The Mandalorian and The Last of Us, and actor Matt Damon, who recently starred in the Nike drama Air, have joined the cast of Ethan Coen’s upcoming film project Drive-Away Dolls. The film is described as a “comedy caper” and also stars Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan. The story follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit, and her friend Marian, who embark on a road trip to Tallahassee but encounter a group of bumbling criminals along the way. This is Ethan Coen’s first narrative film project without his brother Joel Coen. Ethan will direct the film from a script he co-wrote with his wife Tricia Cooke, who he previously collaborated with on the documentary Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind. The film is a co-production between Focus Features and Working Title and also stars Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, and Bill Camp. Despite the brothers not working together since The Ballad of Buster Scruggs in 2018, Ethan has confirmed there’s no drama between them and that it’s just the natural exhaustion that comes from making movies for over 30 years.

Netflix has announced its plans to roll out a “broad” crackdown on password-sharing later this year in the United States and other territories. According to the company’s Q1 2023 shareholder report, Netflix will introduce paid sharing in Q2 2023, meaning that by the end of June, viewers will have to pay extra to share their Netflix account with other households. The service was first tested in four countries in July 2022, where customers were asked to pay a fee for using their account outside their home. Netflix is yet to reveal the cost of these additional homes in the United States.

As part of the password-sharing crackdown, Netflix has introduced a verification system in some countries. This system comes with a warning that states, “If you don’t live with the owner of this account, you need your own account to keep watching.” Netflix will monitor the devices used to sign into accounts and their location.

The company is also upgrading its ad-supported Netflix tier, which was previously limited to 720p. Netflix’s Q1 2023 report revealed that it had added 1.8 million subscribers from January to March, and it plans to improve its ads experience with more streams and improved video quality to attract a broader range of consumers.

James McAvoy has been announced as the lead actor in a new Blumhouse horror thriller called Speak No Evil, which is a remake of a Danish movie that was released in 2022. The film will be directed by James Watkins, who also wrote the script. The original movie follows a Danish family who become friends with a Dutch family while on vacation in Toscana. However, when the Danish family receives an unexpected invitation months later, things quickly turn dark and unpleasant. The plot of the remake is expected to be similar, although it will likely be set in an American location.

McAvoy, who has been keeping busy with various projects, is sure to bring his acting chops to this movie. He recently starred in the final season of HBO’s His Dark Materials, appeared in the French thriller My Son, and starred in BBC Two’s Together alongside Sharon Horgan. He is also lending his voice to the character of Dream in Audible Original’s The Sandman podcast series.

The remake of Speak No Evil is scheduled for release by Universal Pictures on August 9th, 2024. With McAvoy on board and the talented Watkins at the helm, fans of horror movies can look forward to an exciting and chilling cinematic experience.

Max and Cartoon Network are collaborating with Irish musicians Bono and Gavin Friday to create a contemporary retelling of Sergei Prokofiev’s classic symphony, Peter and the Wolf. The short film is set to debut later this year and features music and narration by Friday, accompanied by artwork based on Bono’s original illustrations. The project was originally developed in 2003 to support the Irish Hospice Foundation, a charity supporting those facing dying, death, and bereavement.

The retelling explores themes of growing up, loss, courage, transformation, and our relationship with nature, using a combination of traditional hand-drawn 2D animation and a physical set-built world. The storyline follows Peter, a 12-year-old boy who, after losing a parent, is now under the care of his grandfather. When he hears stories of a wolf on the loose, he sets out to find the wolf and, along the way, encounters helpful creatures while facing hunters trying to capture the wolf.

The project is being led by musician and composer Friday, who narrates the reimagined classic tale with The Friday Seezer Ensemble performing the Prokofiev score. The score has been newly arranged by Maurice Seezer and Friday. The artwork seen throughout the film is based on original illustrations by Bono from his book of the same name.

In a joint statement, Friday and Bono expressed their hope that this retelling of Peter and the Wolf becomes a “balm for any child dealing with loss” while exposing them to the musical world of Prokofiev. As a fan of the original Peter and the Wolf recording, and of Bono, the author of this note is looking forward to seeing how this project turns out.

John Wick was initially a standalone movie, but the franchise has now grown into a multi-film and television series universe. John Wick Chapter 4 director, Chad Stahelski, recently expressed his desire to work with a few actors whom he admires. In an interview with The Direct, Stahelski revealed that while he wants to give John Wick a break, he has a list of actors he’d love to work with.

Stahelski mentioned that Cillian Murphy, the lead actor from Peaky Blinders, would be a great fit for one of his films. He also expressed his admiration for Colin Farrell, Charlize Theron, Jurnee Smollett, Michelle Yeoh, Robert Downey Jr, Peter Dinklage, and Sean Bean, saying that he would “die for a chance” to work with any of them.

Although it’s unlikely that John Wick will feature prominently in any upcoming films, the franchise is set to expand with the upcoming TV series, The Continental, which will explore the early history of the hotel featured in the films. The Continental is scheduled to premiere on Peacock on September 22, 2023. Additionally, the franchise’s next film, Ballerina, will be released on June 7, 2024. The movie will focus on the character Rooney, played by Ana de Armas, and will take place between the events of John Wick Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.