Why Netflix and Disney+ were slow today
And Apple lands hot Jennifer Lawrence/Adam McKay project
What to know:
Netflix, Disney+, IMDb slowed by Amazon web services outage… If you’re wondering why you couldn’t access certain website todays, here’s why. Doesn’t it seem silly that a majority of the web is built upon just a few hosting services? And if one of them goes down it takes out huge sites with it? 🌐
This agency connects Hollywood to real-life spies… Ever wonder where Hollywood gets its authenticity and ideas for spy films and series? It used to be through individual experts, but Spyex is hoping to ease the process by being the convenient middle man. An agency of spies. 🕵️♀️
Colin Farrell officially signs on to Penguin spin-off series… I can’t believe he’s going to continue to get that Richard Kind makeup done every day to shoot this. No offense to Richard Kind. 🐧
Early reactions say The King’s Man is tonally all over the place… A comic book action period piece that also features a super-powered Rasputin is “tonally all over the place?” Who could have seen this coming?! ☂️
Apple boards Adam McKay and Jennifer Lawrence’s Elizabeth Holmes movie… Not to be confused with Hulu’s Elizabeth Holmes series starring Amanda Seyfried 🍎
Dave Bautista to star in Shyamalan’s Knock at the Cabin… Ah yes, the hope of a new Shyamalan movie. Maybe this will be the one! 🏚
Michael Sheen is donating his acting salary to charity, says he’s a “not-for-profit actor”… wow, good for him! 👏
Boyz II Men movie musical in the works… from the director of Space Jam 2 🤔
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What’s new this week:
And Just Like That… — Dec 9 HBO Max Sex and the City sequel series | 🍅
Encounter — Dec 10 Amazon sci-fi film | 🍅 58%
Saturday Morning All Star Hits! — Dec 10 Netflix sketch comedy
West Side Story — Dec 10 in theaters musical film | 🍅 95%
For all past ‘what to watch’ recommendations, see the full list here!