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Today, BritBox debuted the official trailer for its Original six-episode series Outrageous, which will premiere June 18 in the U.S. and Canada with the first two episodes, with subsequent episodes available weekly.

An official selection of this year’s Tribeca Festival, Outrageous is created and written by Sarah Williams, and is based on Mary Lovell’s definitive biography The Sisters: The Saga of the Mitford Family.

Bessie Carter stars as Nancy Mitford, alongside Joanna Vanderham as Diana Mitford, Shannon Watson as Unity Mitford, Zoe Brough (Casualty) as Jessica Mitford, Orla Hill as Deborah Mitford, and Isobel Jesper Jones as Pamela Mitford.

Their brother Tom will be played by Toby Regbo, with Anna Chancellor and James Purefoy at the top of the family tree as Muv and Farve.

The series also features Joshua Sasse as Oswald Mosley, Jamie Blackley as Peter Rodd, James Musgrave (Einstein and the Bomb) as Hamish Erskine,...

So far in 2024, Netflix movies have been off to a thrilling start with hit titles such as Damsel, Atlas, A Family Affair, and The Union. But the year isn't over yet! To finish out an excellent year of movies, Netflix announced its full slate of fall movies on Aug. 28, and we can look forward to even more hot titles of every genre, from horror to holiday, featuring some of the biggest stars.

Among the biggest and most-anticipated titles on the horizon include Joey King's dystopian sci-fi flick Uglies, which also stars Outer Banks favorite Chase Stokes; horror movies like It's What's Inside, Don't Move, and Time Cut; Anna Kendrick's directorial debut Woman of the Hour; and a full slate of Christmas rom-coms starring Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert, and Christina Milian.

More and more release dates for Netflix movies coming this year have been announced, and below we’ve...

BBC Commercial, the revenue-generating arm of the British Broadcasting Corporation, has revealed a dip in sales and earnings for the 2023/24 fiscal year.

The sales of £1.9 billion ($2.4 billion) and Ebitda of £199 million ($256.5 million) represent a decrease from the previous year’s £2.1 billion in sales ($2.7 billion) and £252 million ($324.8 million) Ebitda, reflecting what the company describes as “challenging market conditions.”

BBC Studios, the main commercial subsidiary, made strategic investments during the year, including the full acquisition of BritBox International. Now part of BBC Studios’ global media and streaming operation, the streamer reported 3.8 million subscribers with a 25% annual growth rate. The company also expanded its international production footprint with acquisitions in Scandinavia, Spain and Australia.

The company reported record levels of investment in content, producing notable programs such as “Planet Earth III,” “The Famous Five” and “Einstein and the Bomb.” BBC Studios’ content received industry recognition with 123 award wins from 401 nominations. The company produced...

Filming has begun on Outrageous, a six-part series about the Mitford sisters, with a cast including Bessie Carter, Joanna Vanderham, Anna Chancellor, and James Purefoy.

The brand-new drama, created and written by Sarah Williams and based on Mary Lovell’s definitive biography The Mitford Girls, is made by Firebird Pictures and co-commissioned by BritBox International (for North America) and UKTV.

Photo courtesy of BritBox; Credit: Kevin Baker

Outrageous is the story of six aristocratic sisters who refused to play by the rules, their often scandalous lives making headlines worldwide. Set against the gathering storm clouds of the 1930s, masked by the decadence, frivolity, and lavishness of British high society, Outrageous will bring the full, uncensored story of the Mitford sisters to the screen for the first time – a story of family bonds and betrayals, public scandal, political extremism, love, heartache, and even imprisonment.

The show explores how and why these women,...

And the award for good timing goes to Netflix. In the wake of Oppenheimer’s inevitable Oscar coronation Sunday night, a celebration of a movie about the tormented father of the atomic bomb and the world he helped create, the mega-streamer has dropped Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War, which includes an extensive account of the events leading up to the Manhattan Project, the atomic testing at Los Alamos, the annihilation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the arms race that defined the second half of the Twentieth Century.

Oppenheimer showcases Einstein's impact, while Einstein and the Bomb delves into his moral complexities. Einstein served as a crucial moral compass for Oppenheimer, his letter to President Roosevelt a pivotal moment in history. Einstein and the Bomb reveals how Einstein's theories led to atomic weapon development, grappling with consequences.

Within the three-hour runtime of director Christopher Nolan’s award-winning 2023 biographical epic called Oppenheimer, the audience not only learns all about the intricate makeup of the man who was deemed the father of the atomic bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer, but also the psychological torment that comes with building such a disastrous power and all those that entered his social circle during this exhilarating but devastating time.

With the iconic yet infamous physicist being brought to life in the film by Irish actor Cillian Murphy, in one of his best performances, other real-life names are portrayed like the main character’s wife Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer,...

Avatar: The Last Airbender was the star of the show on Netflix last week.

The streamer’s latest live action adaptation amassed 21.2M views in its opening weekend, making it in the Top 10 in 92 countries. Read more about Avatar‘s premiere ratings here.

While Avatar came in No. 1 among TV, it was beaten out for most-watched title of the week by the Swedish natural disaster thriller The Abyss, which drew 22.3M views and topped the non-English film list.

In second place among TV was One Day, which managed 7.5M views. Season 6 of the fan-favorite dating experiment Love is Blind followed at No. 3, also with 7.5M views.

Rounding out the top five were Can I Tell You A Secret? at No. 4 with 6.5M views and Griselda in fifth place with 3.1M views.

On the English films list, Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa took the top spot with 16M views. The romantic...

Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom’s Ott Release Date Announced! (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, starring Jason Momoa in the lead, was released in the theatres last year in December, and the film is all set to stream on Ott. The movie went through a lot of controversies, and with the shifting power in the DC studios, it received a lot of negative attention. However, the film did pretty well at the box office. Scroll below for more.

It is the sequel to 2018’s Aquaman and tells the story of Arthur Curry, who goes on a quest to prevent a war between the land and ocean. The Conjuring and Insidious star Patrick Wilson appeared as Orm, Arthur’s half-brother. The brotherly bond was explored more in the sequel, which was directed by James Wan. The sequel also had Amber Heard, who reprised her role as Mera. However,...

Valentine’s Day has helped move One Day, the romantic limited series, to the top of Netflix’s weekly ratings chart.

The series, which stars Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall and adapted from David Nicholls’ novel, launched on February 8. In its first week on the charts, it averaged 35.2M hours viewed and 5.3M views.

Last week, it rose to 9.9M views to top Netflix’s English TV Top 10.

It was followed by Season 6 of Love Is Blind, which debuted at number two with 6.3M views. The pair were followed by Griselda, which topped the list last week, The Tourist, Fool Me Once, Taylor Tomlinson: Have It All, American Nightmare, Warrior, Resident Alien and House, M.D.

The latter two entries highlight the power of Netflix’s licensing strategy, taking older shows and rocketing them to the top ten.

On the film side, Players, the new romantic comedy starring Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr.,...

Malaikottai Vaaliban Ott Release Date Confirmed: Find Out When and Where to Watch This Mohanlal Starrer, Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery (Picture Credit: IMDb) What is the story of Malaikottai Vaaliban?

‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ is a multifaceted narrative blending action, fantasy, history, and drama. The story revolves around Vaaliban, an undefeated warrior whose encounter with a dancer named Rangapattinam Rangarani and a mysterious figure named Chamathakan sets off a chain of events.

Who are the creators of Malaikottai Vaaliban?

Lijo Jose Pellissery as the director, P.S. Rafeeque as the writer, and starring Mohanlal, Sonalee Kulkarni, and Hareesh Peradi, with Danish Sait portraying the antagonist. Along with cinematographer Madhu Neelakandan and composer Prashant Pillai. The film was produced by John & Mary Creative, Century Films, Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments, Saregama, and Amen Movie Monastery, with a budget of Rs 65 crore.

Theatrical release, response, and box office

The film made its theatrical debut...

“Wonka” (Warner Bros.) achieved something that the much bigger “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” didn’t. With the #1 spot again this week on VOD top 10s of iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu, it becomes the first film to do this since “Avatar: The Way of Water” last year.

It didn’t come without a challenge. “The Iron Claw” (A24), like the Roald Dahl-inspired musical priced at $19.99 (though to buy; “Wonka” remains rental only) when released on Tuesday, held the #1 spot at iTunes for five days before dropping down. It’s #2 as well at Vudu, with the always lagging Google Play showing it at #5.

Netflix saw a similarly close battle, with the original rom-com “Players” debuting on Valentine’s Day leading leading their top 10 for four days until Eli Roth’s “Thanksgiving,” the latest Sony release to initially stream on the platform, debuted. The Gina Rodriguez/Damon Wayans Jr. film was directed by Trish Sie.

Einstein and the Bomb takes a deep dive into Albert Einstein's mind as the movie's script is based on the titular genius' own words during the development of the atomic bomb. 

Netflix's newest docudrama follows the legendary genius' life and career. The series unpacks his work for the atomic bomb, complete with archival footage from World War II and dramatic reenactments of the events that transpired.

Einstein and the Bomb premiered on Netflix on February 16.

Read full article on The Direct.

Einstein and the Bomb delves deeper into Albert Einstein's role in the Manhattan Project and highlights the impact of the project's success on him. The documentary showcases the Nazis' hatred towards Einstein and the race to develop the atomic bomb, adding compelling drama. Einstein's regret about helping to construct the weapon of mass destruction is addressed, providing context and recontextualizing his character.

While Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer brilliantly depicts the events leading up to the construction of the atomic bomb, Netflix's newest WWII documentary, Einstein and the Bomb, offers more for audiences wanting to learn about the period. Einstein and the Bomb combines archival footage with dramatizations of the key moments that led to the successful construction of the atomic bomb. Oppenheimer balances the personal life of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the stress surrounding the completion of his mission before the Nazis. In doing so, it minimizes another key figure of the time.

Einstein And The Bomb Documentary ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

Trust Netflix when it comes to releasing documentaries that will startle everyone. Earlier, the platform released Lover, Stalker, Killer, which got everyone talking about the twisted love and crime documentary. The latest one that has blown everyone’s mind is Einstein and the Bomb.

The documentary film has used archival footage of the renowned physicist and presented the narrative with dramatic recreation. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about the docufilm.

Einstein and the Bomb Plot/Synopsis

The official synopsis reads, “What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius.”

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Aidan McArdle plays Albert Einstein in the Netflix documentary "Einstein and the Bomb," embodying the role based on real-life quotes and writings. Following the release of Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," interest in Einstein's involvement with the atomic bomb has risen. "Einstein and the Bomb" is not the first time Aidan McArdle has portrayed Albert Einstein on screen, having previously played him in other docudramas and television programs.

Netflix has released a new documentary — Einstein and the Bomb — which features reenactments of various moments in Albert Einstein's life, and one Irish actor plays the German-born theoretical physicist in the movie. The 2024 docudrama chronicles Einstein's life and career, following his move from Nazi Germany to the United States in the 1930s to the extent of his involvement in the creation of the atomic bomb. The one hour and 16 minutes film includes archival footage from World War II and dramatization involving hired actors...

What, exactly, was Albert Einstein’s involvement in the creation of the atomic bomb — and how did the world’s most famous physicist grapple with the morality of that work? The existential threat posed by nuclear weapons has resurfaced in popular culture in large part due to Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-nominated Oppenheimer, in which Einstein (played by Tom Conti) is depicted advising J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who played a pivotal role in the development of atomic weapons.

In reality Oppenheimer and Einstein likely only met a few times — their relationship has been described as “cordial and complicated” — and, ultimately, Einstein’s contributions to Oppenheimer’s work were theoretical and indirect. However, the foundation of Einstein’s work undeniably influenced all scientists’ understanding of physics moving forward, and those foundations are explored in Einstein and the Bomb, a new docudrama from director Anthony Philipson. In addition to offering context to...

Anyone who saw Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer likely noticed Albert Einstein’s involvement in developing the atomic bomb. However, it’s unlikely that he ever interacted with the father of the atomic bomb. That isn’t to say he didn’t influence the development of the atomic bomb at all though. In fact, Einstein rubbed elbows with some of the most infamous leaders in history and certainly felt remorse for any participation he had with the bomb at all. Nonetheless, director Anthony Philipson captured the story in the upcoming docudrama, Einstein and the Bomb.

New seasons of “Bridgerton” and “The Night Agent” are coming to the world’s largest streamer in 2024, but what about “Stranger Things”?

Netflix takes its position as the leader of the streaming industry seriously. It frequently makes moves that no other streaming platform does, such as releasing viewership data for 99% of its shows, and this week it took another action few competing streaming services do: unveiling its entire TV, movie, and mobile game slate for the rest of 2024.

New seasons of “Bridgerton,” “Cobra Kai” and “Squid Game” will arrive on Netflix in 2024. Movie highlights include the new “Beverly Hills Cop” starring Eddie Murphy and Tyler Perry’s horror flick “Mea Culpa.” The schedule confirms there will be no new episodes of “Stranger Things” until at least 2025. Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com

What Are the Highlights of Netflix’s TV Release Schedule in 2024?

What Are the Highlights of Netflix’s Movie...

Netflix is teasing their TV show and movie slate with a teaser video, and we’re highlighting some of the movies featured! You can see our full article about Netflix’s TV show slate for 2024 here.

The video features clips from various movies, and other original films have been given release dates that were just revealed!

Keep reading to find out more…

Some of the films teased in the video include Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz‘s Back in Action, Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part Two the Scargiver, Eddie Murphy‘s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (out on July 3),

Scroll down for the entire 2024 film slate…

Orion And The Dark (Feb 2)

Orion seems a lot like your average elementary school kid –– shy, unassuming, harboring a secret crush. But underneath his seemingly normal exterior, Orion is a ball of adolescent anxiety, completely consumed by irrational fears of bees, dogs, the ocean,...

The Netflix streaming service has just unveiled their 2024 line-up of film and TV show releases – and the list is so long, we’ve had to split it into two separate articles. While the TV show line-up can be found in another article here on JoBlo.com, in this one we’re focusing on the films Netflix will be releasing, including the long-awaited fourth entry in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, a sequel to The Platform, a time travel slasher movie, Richard Linklater’s Hit Man, an animated film scripted by Charlie Kaufman, Zack Snyder’s second Rebel Moon movie, and much more.

Here we go, with thanks to Deadline:

Orion And The Dark (Feb 2)

Orion seems a lot like your average elementary school kid –– shy, unassuming, harboring a secret crush. But underneath his seemingly normal exterior, Orion is a ball of adolescent anxiety, completely consumed by irrational fears of bees,...

A big-budget live-action adaptation of a cult Nickelodeon animated fantasy series, the return of a sports docuseries that transformed the global appeal of Formula 1, a new animated feature written by the incomparable Charlie Kaufman, and another season of a reality dating show that inspires equal parts love and hate on social media are among the standout projects hitting Netflix in February.

Netflix’s big feature release this month is the animated film Orion and the Dark, which debuts Feb. 2. Written by Charlie Kaufman, the celebrated scribe behind Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Adaptation, the film is an adaptation of Emma Yarlett’s children’s book about an anxious kid who is scared of the dark. The Hollywood Reporter‘s review described Orion and the Dark as a film that “hilariously and movingly [taps] into typical childhood anxieties” and is “infused with ample wit of both the...

Here’s What You Can Watch on Netflix (Films) In February 2024 (Photo Credit – YouTube)

It’s a new month, and movie lovers are looking forward to the new movies releasing on Netflix in February 2024. The streaming giant is known for dropping interesting content every month in the format of series, movies, documentaries, stand-ups, or even short films. Regarding movies, they treat viewers with stories from all over the world.

Just like January, in February 2024 too, fun and intriguing movies and stand-up films are also making their way on Netflix. We have listed the same for you so you can keep a tab and not miss out on any of them.

What To Watch On Netflix (Films) In February 2024

Orion and the Dark – February 2

It’s a fantasy animated adventure film directed by Sean Charmatz and written by Charlie Kauffman. Jacob Tremblay has voiced Orion; Colin Hanks will feature as Adult...

It’s a weird month on Netflix in February; one that will probably require you to be open-minded about the shows and movies you’re willing to consume on the service.

There are quite a few library TV series arriving this month, for example. If you’re ready to start binge-watching Monk, My Wife and Kids, or acclaimed show Warrior, you’re in luck, as those complete seasons will be available. The Blacklist season 10, Curb Your Enthusiasm season 12, Brooklyn Nine-Nine seasons 1-4, and Young Sheldon season 6 will also be hitting the ‘Flix.

In terms of what’s new, there’s a ton of foreign language content and true crime stuff, but original English language stuff will largely be unscripted fare like Love is Blind, which is back for a new season. There are a few bits and bobs on the way outside of that, though. Netflix’s animated movie Orion and the Dark will debut,...