Jennifer Lopez Signs Multi-Year Production Deal at Netflix

 

Jennifer Lopez is bringing her talents to Netflix.

The 51-year-old musician and actress has inked a multi-year, first-look deal with the streaming giant, according to a Monday statement from the company.

Netflix To Premier New Selena Series

Jennifer Lopez, who played Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in a 1997 movie, said she was "so excited" when she heard about the new Netflix series. Jennifer Lopez is reflecting on her breakout film role in Selena as she passes the baton to a new cast bringing the late singer's life to the small screen.

On Tuesday, the Instagram account for the upcoming Netflix drama Selena: The Series, which gives fans a closer look at the life of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, posted a special video of Lopez expressing her excitement for the new series.

"Guys, I don't know if you've heard about this new Selena series on Netflix," Lopez, who portrayed Quintanilla-Pérez in the 1997 film, began the clip. "Playing Selena was kind of a landmark moment in my career. And I was so excited when I saw the trailer and heard about it."

Lopez, 51, said she believes the two-part series will be a "great way for this generation to get to know Selena."

Netflix Prices Set To Rise

Prices for its popular standard plan, which allows streaming on two devices at the same time, will be increased to $12.99 per month from $10.99. The company's top-tier plan, which allows streaming on four screens in high definition, will be raised to $15.99 from $13.99 per month, while fee for its basic plan will rise to $8.99 from $7.99.

Netflix is raising monthly fees for its U.S. subscribers by between 13 percent and 18 percent, the video streaming pioneer's first price increase since 2017 as it spends heavily on original content and international expansion.

Time Warner Inc's HBO Now streaming service charges $14.99 per month, while Hulu's no-advertisements plan is priced at $11.99 per month.

Netflix has been pouring money to bolster its original content, which boasts award-winning shows such as "The Crown", "Black Mirror" and "Wild Wild Country", to fend off intensifying competition from players such as Amazon.com's Prime Video service and Hulu.

The company is expected to have a debt level of $8.33 billion in 2018, according to Daniel Morgan, senior portfolio manager at Synovus Trust Co, which owns 15,019 shares of Netflix.

"With Netflix frequently tapping the debt markets on several recent occasions, the price hike could help ease concerns with a growing deficit on free cash flow to fund a likely continued escalation in Netflix's content spending, which likely topped $13 billion in 2018."

Netflix Signs With Comcast

Netflix has signed a deal with Comcast in a big move that will allow web streaming on the latter’s X1 platform. “Comcast and Netflix have reached an agreement to incorporate Netflix into X1, providing seamless access to the great content offered by both companies. We have much work to do before the service will be available to consumers later this year. We’ll provide more details at that time.” 

Netflix already has deals with Apple, Roki and Google’s Chromecast, while the service is also embedded into a variety of smart televisions. This particular deal will likely work similarly, allow Netflix to display its app in the set-top cable box so watchers can quickly and conveniently change from cable to streaming.

Tyler Perry Announces New Madea Movie 3

 

Tyler Perry announced the return of the beloved Madea character for an upcoming movie that is exclusive to Netflix.

In a clip shared to social media on Tuesday, Perry slipped in and out of Madea's voice.

Omari Hardwick And Halle Berry To Star In Netflix Film ‘The Mothership’

 

Power and Army of the Dead (Netflix) star Omari Hardwick have joined Hollywood Diva Halle Berry, in The Mothership, a sci-fi adventure feature coming from MRC Film, Automatik, and Netflix.  

Written and directed by Matt Charman, best known for Bridge of Spies, the film sees Halle Berry portraying the role of Sara Morse, a woman picking up the pieces following the mysterious disappearance of her husband when she discovers an extraterrestrial object beneath her farmland home. Sara and her children race to decipher the connection between this strange object and her husband’s disappearance.

Get Ready For Stranger Things 3 Premiering On Netflix

The first two seasons of Stranger Things took my breathe away. This is one of the best t.v. shows on Netflix. I completely enjoyed every moment of it.

There has not been a show that made me stay up day and night in a long time. While watching the show, I didn't want to sleep or miss a moment.

Now season 3 is getting ready to come out and I hope it's as good as the first two. In case you never watched Stranger Things, here is the run down below.

It's the fall of 1984, about a year after Will Byers was found, and he has been plagued by seeing visions of the Upside Down featuring a more dangerous monster. That leads the boy to see a suspiciously friendly new doctor, with the possibility that Will's visions are the result of suffering from PTSD. Nancy deals with survivor's remorse over the death of best friend Barb. Meanwhile, a new sinister entity threatens the Hawkins residents who survived the year-earlier events. New to the town is tomboy Max, who befriends the boys and attracts the romantic interests of Dustin and Lucas.

Netflix’s Stranger Things season three was a dead cert even before the second season dropped to widespread hysteria in October 2017, and the company made it official late in 2017.

It was a great start to the new year for Stranger Things fans, with Netflix announcing on Instagram that the new third season will drop on 4th July 2019 – Independence Day in the USA. On 10 November 2018, David Harbour confirmed that he had finished filming – and that he was looking forward to shaving off his mustache.

Chris Rock Signs $40M Deal

Fans can anticipate fresh material from Chris Rock in the near future, as Netflix announced that the comedy great has signed on with the entertainment giant. The deal will reportedly pay Rock $40 million to deliver two stand-up specials.

2016 marks 20 years since Rock shot to stardom with the released of his second HBO special, with 1996's "Bring The Pain." The show is noted for having elevated Rock, who was already an established comedian/actor, into the conversation of elite mainstream comedians. A world tour is currently being planned to precede the taping of the first show in 2017, which likely means it will become available during the holiday season, if not in early 2018. It'll be his first since the release of his fifth HBO Special "Kill the Messenger" in 2008.

"Chris Rock is a beloved actor and director, and his remarkable stand-up makes him comic royalty. There is no one like him, and Netflix offers the global platform and creative freedom that will serve as a perfect home for someone with his incredible talent,” Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos said of the signing, Thursday [October 13].

Netflix's offer sums up to be a more lucrative package than those that have been commanded by fellow comedians Jerry Seinfeld, Louis C.K. and Amy Schumer. In agreeing to the deal, Rock joins a roster of talent on the service that includes John Mulaney, Patton Oswalt, Cedric the Entertainer, Iliza Shlesinger, Ali Wong, Mike Epps, Aziz Ansari, Anjelah Johnson, Chris Tucker, Chelsea Handler and David Cross, Joe Rogan, Dana Carvey, Michael Che, Gabriel Iglesias, Reggie Watts and Colin Quinn.

Netflix Brings Back Chris Tucker

Netflix really doesn’t want you to leave your screens. The video streaming service even went to the ends of the earth to find comedian Chris Tucker and bring him out of hiding for his first full-length stand-up comedy special. Chris Tucker Live will air on the site July 10, The Hollywood Reporter announced today, and will dabble in everything from his experiences during childhood to his success in Hollywood.

“Chris Tucker is a true global movie star and a one-of-a-kind talent whose remarkable energy, delivery and original style make him one of the funniest comedians of our time,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix chief content officer. “We cannot wait to share his distinct and hilarious voice with our members across the globe.” Chris Tucker joins a list of comedians who have specials on Netflix including Aziz Ansari, Kevin Hart, Katt Williams and Chelsea Handler.

Radio Raheem Dies At 63

Check This Out! Actor Bill Nunn, recognizable to many as “Radio Raheem” from Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing, has passed away. He was 63. Nunn passed away in Pittsburgh, per Lee, who announced his friend’s passing on Facebook. Nunn was also a Morehouse alum, and appeared in a number of Lee’s feature films, including School Daze, his acting debut, and He Got Game.

Over the years Nunn appeared in dozens of films and TV roles, holding down memorable spots in New Jack City and Robbie in the first Spider-Man trilogy.

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Jennifer Lopez Production Company Does Internal Promotions

 

Nuyorican Productions, the company led by Jennifer Lopez and Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, has made a number of new hires and internal promotions, we’ve just learned.

Natalie Haack Flores joins as VP of Development having previously worked at Legendary while Kevin Sauer joins Nuyorican as Director of Development, having previously worked at STX.

LeBron James Teams Up With Netflix

 

LeBron James is not only making big moves on the court but he appears to be taking large strides off the court as well. In his latest film venture, King James is now set to produce a Native American basketball film titled Rez Ball for Netflix.

#PressPlay on #MusicVideo by Sarantis - I don't care

Sarantis returned with summer moods and is working this time with a leading Netflix music producer as well as three other popular singers who join their voices singing "I don't care".

Kanye West Documentary Bought by Netflix

According to reports, Netflix has purchased the rights to a new Kanye West documentary film that is 21-years in the making. 

Directors Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah compiled archival footage spanning Ye's 20+ year career and will feature never-before-seen footage of Kanye West from the '90s. It's reported that the film was sold to the streaming giant for $30 million. 

Coodie and Chike have worked with Kanye West for quite a while and directed some of his earlier videos, namely a version of "Jesus Walks" and they helped co-direct "Through the Wire." 

The title of the project has not been disclosed, but Billboard reports it will debut later this year.

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Sloane Angell - Halston Takes A Trip

Internationally known DJ launches recording career with hot debut single ‘Halston Takes a Trip’ 

LOS ANGELES, CA – Old-school Disco meets modern-era House music on the debut hit single from DJ-turned-recording-artist Sloane Angell. “Halston Takes a Trip” is a long, psyche-ish groove with hypnotic synth stabs and punchy drums that invite the listener to the dance floor and keep them there. It’s a fun track ready made for hanging out on the beach or enjoying a night out at the club. Roughly inspired by the Halston documentary on Netflix, the song is Angell’s attempt to make a desert rave song, albeit born from his love of the unique sounds and styles of the 70s. 

Music: Kitty Monroee - "Ecstasy”

Philadelphia-born, Delaware-raised songstress Kitty Monroee has developed quite the resume over the years, from radio play across the East Coast to an appearance on Netflix's popular "Rhythm & Flow" series, thousands of streams on Spotify and more. 

Music: ONE SON Ft. Johnnie Henderson - "Outta My Mind"

ONE SON has released seven solo projects and two group projects. He's been featured on BigFM in Europe, French TV in Paris, and Jam Agenda in Uganda Africa. He's had placements on Netflix, NBC, ESPN, and truTV .

Will Amazon Buy MGM Film Studio?

 

Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy MGM, the vaunted film studio that was a staple of Hollywood's Golden Age. A tie-up would give the tech firm a big brand to wield as competition in streaming grows fiercer by the day.

MGM's iconic logo of a roaring lion has played before tons of classic films, including the "James Bond" series, and the studio could be valued at between $7 billion and $10 billion.

Daz Payne - Rich Boy Trap

Daz Payne blends underground rap vibes with R&B approach on upbeat new hit ‘Rich Boy Trap’ 

LOS ANGELES, CA – Daz Payne is a veteran artist who is introducing a new spin of sound and style that music lovers around the world have been familiar with for years. His mix of Trap, traditional rap and a more underground hip-hop vibe contrasts in intriguing ways against a smooth R&B approach, and the end result is a truly original take on music. If you’re a fan of artists such as The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, or Anderson Paak, you’ll love what Daz Payne is bringing to the table.  

RZA Talks Second Chances and Cut Throat City Film

 

There calling him the leader of Wu-Tang Clan. RZA, or Bobby, as he is known to close friends and colleagues, had a particular way of putting beats to razer-sharp lyrics that made you feel part of a song’s creative process. Fans feel RZA’s music, both from Wu-Tang and his solo and collaborative efforts, on a cellular level.

An urban-bred intellectual who expresses through a mic or camera lens, RZA is considered prophetic to his community and perhaps a unicorn to mainstream culture. With a penchant for Eastern philosophy as is evident in the name Wu-Tang Clan and lyrical nods to Shaolin Kung Fu, RZA shared, “One thing I’m looking forward to doing in the near future… I’ve never been to India, and I have to check that one off,” referring to the top item on his bucket list. I recommended he connect with Indian author and yogi, Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru, when he makes the trip. RZA is so well-read and well-versed, it felt novel giving him someone and something beyond his scope to Google.