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A billionaire's death sets off a chain of events for Iris (Sophie
Thatcher) and her friends during a
weekend trip to his lakeside estate. Directed by Drew Hancock,
this film boldly takes the slasher genre into uncharted territory, blending
futuristic themes with sharp storytelling and a heavy dose of tension. It's the
kind of movie that leaves you gripping the edge of your seat, your mind racing
long after the credits roll.
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The Breakthrough (Netflix)
When a double homicide goes unsolved for 16
years,
a detective teams up with a genealogist to catch the
killer before it becomes a cold case. Based on a true
story, this series engages the viewer in the struggles
of the investigating police over a 16 year period.
Evolving usage of DNA geneological studies eventually
provides the key to solving brutal and senseless
murders.
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Missing You (Netflix)
Detective Kat Donovan's world unravels when she finds
her estranged fiancé on a dating app; this leads Kat to
reopen the unsolved mystery
surrounding her father's murder. This was another strong
mystery from Netflix and author Harlan
Coben. The characters are interesting and diverse,
and the actors playing the roles are great. This series
is full of twists and turns that kept me guessing during
each episode. Just when you think you know who dunnit
and why, another twist happens.
The Buzz...
FireAid, featuring Billie Eilish,
Lady Gaga, Sting, Red Hot
Chili Peppers and others in a fundraiser
for Los Angeles area wildfire relief efforts, is the
latest event to combine music and philanthropy.
A third installment of PBS Masterpiece’s
hit Murders series, featuring 2022′s Magpie
Murders and 2024′s Moonflower Murders,
has been ordered.
Marvel’s new Disney+ animated series,
Your Friendly Neighborhood
Spider-Man, finds Peter Parker in an alternate
timeline during his freshman year in high school.
The Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle,
is in the works. Reese Witherspoon
provided an update about the TV show, which follows the
life of future lawyer Elle Woods, in an interview.
The 2025 Super Bowl commercials are being
released, and one that is already making headlines is
the new ad from Hellmann’s mayonnaise. The ad
reunites When Harry Met Sally
co-stars Billy Crystal and Meg
Ryan to recreate her iconic scene at Katz’s. The
“I’ll have what she’s having” moment proves a triumph
when she adds a little mayo to her sandwich.
Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun
are stepping out to promote their new movie. The
Oscar nominated co-stars posed for photos at a
screening of Love Me at the DGA
Theater Complex in Los Angeles.
Together, a horror film with Dave
Franco and Alison Brie, has sold to
Neon after premiering at the 2025 Sundance
Film Festival. The feature, from first-time
writer-director Michael Shanks, was one of
the rare to spark a bidding war.
Season 2 of The Night Agent was the
most-watched Netflix series of the week of Jan.
20-26, debuting with 13.9 million views in its first
four days of availability.
My Old Ass writer and director
Megan Park has landed a series order at
Amazon Prime Video for the drama
Sterling Point.
