Netflix has green-lit a live-action adaptation of the Korean fantasy franchise “Solo Leveling,” casting rising actor Byeon Woo-seok in the lead role of Sung Jin-woo, the underdog hunter who gains the power to “level up” after a near-fatal dungeon raid.

The series is being co-directed by filmmakers Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo and produced in partnership with Kakao Entertainment and SANAI Pictures. “Solo Leveling” began as a 2016 web novel before evolving into a webtoon that has logged an estimated 14.3 billion views worldwide and, more recently, an anime that swept nine categories at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, including Anime of the Year.

The project extends Netflix’s investment in high-end Korean genre content following the global success of titles such as “Squid Game.” Production is already under way, with the streaming platform promising large-scale visual effects to recreate the story’s portal-riddled world and monster battles for an international audience.

Davante Adams, a prominent NFL wide receiver, stated on the Dan Patrick Show that LeBron James would have been one of the greatest wide receivers or tight ends in NFL history if he had chosen to pursue football instead of basketball. Adams emphasized there is "no question" about LeBron's potential to excel in the sport, highlighting the basketball star's athleticism and skill set as qualities that would translate well on the football field. This perspective has garnered attention across sports media, sparking discussions about LeBron James' hypothetical impact in the NFL.

Most Valuable Promotions co-founder and chief executive Nakisa Bidarian has introduced a US$250,000 performance-of-the-night bonus for Friday’s Katie Taylor–Amanda Serrano III boxing card in New York, bringing a mixed-martial-arts-style payout to a major boxing show.

The cash prize can be awarded to any fighter or fight on the bill, with the recipient to be chosen by Bidarian, promoter Jake Paul and former undisputed champion Laila Ali. The incentive is designed to raise competitive stakes and viewer interest for the event, which will be streamed live worldwide on Netflix.

Taylor and Serrano complete their trilogy at Madison Square Garden on 11 July, with Taylor defending her undisputed junior-welterweight crown. The all-female card, scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Eastern, also features additional world-title bouts including Alycia Baumgardner-Jennifer Miranda and Savannah Marshall-Shadasia Green.

Netflix has signed Spanish filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra to a rare multi-year overall agreement covering the development, production and direction of feature films, according to multiple industry reports released Wednesday.

The pact follows the breakout performance of Collet-Serra’s 2024 action thriller “Carry-On,” which has generated about 185 million views and now ranks as the streamer’s second most-watched film of all time. Netflix seldom extends broad feature-film deals, underscoring the company’s confidence in the director’s ability to deliver high-volume audiences.

The first project under the arrangement is set to be “An Innocent Girl,” a psychological thriller centred on a young woman lured into Washington’s power circles. Collet-Serra, whose previous credits include “Jungle Cruise,” “Black Adam” and several Liam Neeson collaborations, will both direct and produce the forthcoming slate.

Netflix said on 9 July that its makeover reality series “Queer Eye” will conclude with its forthcoming 10th season. The streamer announced the decision on social media, adding that production on the farewell instalment has begun in Washington, D.C.

The Emmy-winning reboot of Bravo’s 2003 show debuted on Netflix in February 2018 and has become the service’s longest-running unscripted programme. By the end of Season 10 the series will have delivered roughly 90 episodes, winning 11 Emmys from 37 nominations, including a record six consecutive awards for Outstanding Structured Reality Program.

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Netflix has locked the core cast for “Roommates,” an ensemble college comedy to be directed by Canadian filmmaker Chandler Levack. Saturday Night Live performer Sarah Sherman will star alongside Natasha Lyonne, Nick Kroll, Sadie Sandler, Chloe East and Emmy winner Storm Reid in the streaming platform’s latest original feature.

Written by SNL writers Jimmy Fowlie and Ceara O’Sullivan, the script follows Devon, an idealistic freshman who convinces the self-assured Celeste to share a dorm room, only for their fast friendship to spiral into a war of passive aggression. Production and release details have not yet been disclosed, but the project expands Netflix’s pipeline of youth-focused comedies.

Levack drew critical notice with her 2022 debut “I Like Movies” and recently completed the Montreal-set romantic comedy “Mile End Kicks.” Her move to a larger-scale studio production signals Netflix’s ongoing strategy of pairing emerging filmmakers with ensemble casts that can attract both younger viewers and established comedy fans.

Netflix on 9 July unveiled the first full trailer for the second season of its hit series “Wednesday,” confirming that the eight-episode run will be split in two. The first four episodes arrive on 6 August, with the remaining four following on 3 September, replicating the staggered launch strategy the streamer has recently adopted for several high-profile titles.

The two-minute preview shows Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) back at Nevermore Academy and tormented by a vision of her roommate Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers) dying—an event she vows to prevent. The footage signals what Ortega and executive producer Tim Burton have promised will be a darker, more horror-driven season, while retaining the show’s deadpan humor and gothic aesthetic.

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Rian Johnson’s “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” has been selected as the opening-night gala presentation for the 69th BFI London Film Festival, marking its international premiere on 8 October. The screening will be held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall and broadcast simultaneously to partner cinemas across the United Kingdom. The festival itself runs from 8 to 19 October.

Daniel Craig returns as private detective Benoit Blanc in the third instalment of Johnson’s whodunit franchise, joined by Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis and other ensemble players. Johnson, who produces the picture through his T-Street banner with Ram Bergman, said, “We’re honored to be opening the BFI London Film Festival… it’s a thrill to be back,” noting the series’ previous ties to the event—“Knives Out” screened in 2019 and “Glass Onion” closed the festival in 2022.

The film will debut worldwide on Netflix on 12 December 2025 following its festival run. The BFI will unveil the remainder of this year’s programme on 3 September.

Netflix has revealed that more than half of its global subscriber base now watches anime, representing over 150 million households and approximately 300 million viewers worldwide. The streaming platform's anime viewership has tripled over the past five years, underscoring the genre's growing mainstream appeal. Additionally, 80% to 90% of these viewers prefer dubbed versions of anime content. Netflix has become the leading platform for anime consumption, with 33 anime titles making its Global Top 10 list last year. This surge in anime popularity reflects Netflix's strategic focus on expanding its anime offerings and catering to a diverse international audience.

Singer Fergie has released a new version of her 2006 hit “London Bridge,” teaming with comedian-actor Meg Stalter for a promotional video produced by Netflix. Unlike the original clip, which was shot on Tower Bridge, the 2025 rendition was filmed on the actual London Bridge, correcting a long-noted mismatch and providing a tongue-in-cheek backdrop for the updated visuals.

The collaboration doubles as marketing for “Too Much,” a London-set romantic-comedy series created by Lena Dunham that stars Stalter and debuts on Netflix on 10 July. Stalter appears in character throughout the video, which blends comedic elements with Fergie’s performance and references criticism the singer faced for filming in the wrong location nearly two decades ago.

“London Bridge” was the lead single from Fergie’s 7-million-selling 2006 debut album “The Dutchess.” The new video arrives almost exactly 20 years after the song topped charts in the United States, giving the track renewed visibility as Netflix ramps up promotion for its summer lineup.

Lena Dunham is returning to episodic television for the first time since HBO’s "Girls" with "Too Much," a 10-part romantic comedy that debuts globally on Netflix on 10 July. Co-written with her husband, musician Luis Felber, the series follows Jessica (Megan Stalter), a work-obsessed New Yorker who relocates to London after a painful breakup and falls for a struggling musician, Felix (Will Sharpe). Dunham appears in a supporting role as Jessica’s sister.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has expressed a strong desire for control and normalcy in his career, which influenced his decision to participate in Netflix’s documentary series "Quarterback." The series provides candid footage of Burrow’s frustrations with his team’s performance, including his criticism of offensive line penalties and an "embarrassing" victory over the Tennessee Titans by a 37-27 score. Burrow’s outspoken nature is highlighted in interactions with Bengals coach Zac Taylor, where Burrow openly condemned the team's mistakes. Despite these challenges, Burrow receives high praise from NFL peers, with Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo ranking him as the second-best quarterback in the league after Patrick Mahomes. Burrow also commended Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase as one of the best football players of all time, noting Chase’s triple-crown season at age 25.

Additionally, Burrow’s humor and unique interests, such as his fascination with ancient fossils, have been spotlighted in the series. Statistical context shows Burrow’s historic achievement of being the first NFL quarterback to record three or more touchdown passes and over 250 passing yards in seven consecutive games last season, although the Bengals’ defense struggled in those contests, allowing over 30 points in multiple losses. Furthermore, Burrow’s former coach reacted with disbelief upon learning of a burglary incident involving the quarterback.

Netflix is moving ahead with a fourth installment of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology “Monster,” shifting its focus to the 1892 axe murders linked to Lizzie Borden, according to trade reports. Production is being readied for a possible fall 2025 shoot in Los Angeles, though the streamer has not formally announced the season and declined to comment on the development.

The decision extends a franchise that began in 2022 with Jeffrey Dahmer and quickly became one of Netflix’s most-watched shows. Season 2 dramatized the Menendez brothers, and Season 3—still awaiting a premiere date—will feature Charlie Hunnam as Wisconsin killer Ed Gein. Brennan is set to return as showrunner alongside Murphy for the Borden chapter, which will examine the still-debated slayings of Borden’s father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. Borden was acquitted in 1893 and lived free until her death in 1927.

With Season 4 already in the works ahead of Season 3’s release, Netflix signals continued confidence in the serial-killer format that has drawn both sizable audiences and criticism over the dramatization of real-world crimes. Casting details and a release timetable for the Lizzie Borden season have yet to be disclosed.

A recent UNESCO study highlights the growing environmental impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI), particularly its substantial energy consumption. The report notes that platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT consume an amount of electricity annually comparable to that used by three million people in Ethiopia. UNESCO suggests that energy usage can be significantly reduced by employing smaller, more efficient AI models, potentially saving up to 90% of energy. Additionally, the study recommends that users ask shorter questions to further halve ChatGPT's energy consumption. Despite these concerns, AI's energy use in personal applications remains lower than that of common digital streaming services such as Netflix, which uses approximately 100 times more electricity per hour of viewing than a single ChatGPT query. UNESCO calls for the adoption of more energy-efficient AI models to mitigate the environmental pressures on global energy and water resources.

Lee Jung-jae, the lead actor of the Netflix series 'Squid Game,' has shared his reflections on the ending of the show's third season. Initially, he questioned whether the Season 3 finale was the best conclusion for his character, Gi-hun, expressing some reservations about the series' closure. Despite his doubts, Lee emphasized the show's urgent message and hopes that viewers will take away a sense of respect for humanity from the dramatic finale. He completed Gi-hun’s final line from the season, interpreting it as "Humans are worthy of respect."

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins says he felt “a little bit misled” by the team’s decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in 2024, only weeks after signing him to a lucrative free-agency deal. The comments appear in the second season of the Netflix documentary series “Quarterback,” which premiered on 8 July.

Cousins, 36, joined Atlanta last March on a four-year contract that guarantees at least $100 million. He told the series that, had he known the Falcons planned to take a quarterback in the top 10, he “had no reason to leave Minnesota,” where he had spent six seasons. The Vikings subsequently drafted J.J. McCarthy with the 10th pick, while Atlanta’s move was widely viewed as an unexpected hedge on the veteran passer.

The veteran started nine games for the Falcons before a shoulder injury and a late-season benching in favour of Penix. Atlanta kept Cousins on the roster this off-season, paying a $10 million bonus in March, and is expected to open training camp with Penix as the projected starter and Cousins as an experienced insurance option.

Charlize Theron has publicly criticized Hollywood studios for their reluctance to greenlight female-led action films. The actress highlighted a disparity in the industry, noting that male-led action movies are more frequently given opportunities even after underperforming at the box office, whereas women do not get similar chances. Theron described this as a 'free ride' for male actors, emphasizing that studios perceive female-led action projects as a higher risk. She expressed frustration with the gendered assumptions in the action genre and pointed out that it is harder for action films with female leads to be produced. Theron made these remarks in various interviews, including one with The New York Times, underscoring ongoing challenges for women in action cinema.

Netflix has premiered “Building the Band,” a new 10-episode singing competition that doubles as the final screen appearance of One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died in October 2024 at age 31. The season opened on 9 July with host AJ McLean dedicating the series to Payne and his family, telling viewers the production team “never imagined we’d soon be saying goodbye to our friend.”

Filmed two months before Payne’s fatal fall from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony, the show features the British artist as a guest judge alongside Kelly Rowland and mentor-judge Nicole Scherzinger. Executives at producer Remarkable said they decided to proceed with the programme after extensive talks with Payne’s relatives, who have publicly expressed pride in the posthumous release.

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Netflix said it will premiere the third season of its Japanese survival thriller “Alice in Borderland” on 25 September, releasing a first teaser that returns viewers to the show’s lethal alternate reality. The live-action drama, adapted from Haro Aso’s manga, has become one of the streamer’s flagship Asian titles after Season 2 debuted at No. 1 on Netflix’s global non-English TV chart in 2022 and set a platform record for a Japanese series.

Season 3 finds protagonists Arisu and Usagi—played by Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya—living a seemingly peaceful married life until Usagi is abducted by Ryuji, a scholar obsessed with the afterlife. Arisu must re-enter the Borderland to rescue her and confront the yet-unseen “Joker” stage, escalating the deadly games that underpin the series’ premise.

Director Shinsuke Sato returns alongside key cast members Hayato Isomura, Ayaka Miyoshi and Katsuya Maiguma. New additions include Koji Ohkura, Risa Sudou, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Tina Tamashiro, Kotaro Daigo, Hyunri and Kento Kaku, who portrays Ryuji. The season is executive-produced by Kazutaka Sakamoto and produced by Robot with production cooperation from The Seven.

YouTuber-turned-boxer and promoter Jake Paul has staked $1 million on Amanda Serrano defeating Katie Taylor in their trilogy bout at Madison Square Garden this Friday, while former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has taken the opposite side of the wager in support of Taylor.

The high-profile bet, agreed during a publicly shared video call, adds another chapter to Paul and Tyson’s rivalry that began with their own exhibition last November, which Paul won by unanimous decision. As part of the wager, the loser will also treat the winner to dinner.

Friday’s fight marks the third meeting between Taylor and Serrano. Taylor edged Serrano by split decision in their April 2022 classic and retained her unbeaten record with a unanimous decision in the rematch on the Paul–Tyson undercard last year. The bout will headline a Netflix card starting at 8 p.m. Eastern.

Netflix has green-lit a live-action adaptation of the Korean fantasy franchise “Solo Leveling,” casting rising actor Byeon Woo-seok in the lead role of Sung Jin-woo, the underdog hunter who gains the power to “level up” after a near-fatal dungeon raid.

The series is being co-directed by filmmakers Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo and produced in partnership with Kakao Entertainment and SANAI Pictures. “Solo Leveling” began as a 2016 web novel before evolving into a webtoon that has logged an estimated 14.3 billion views worldwide and, more recently, an anime that swept nine categories at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, including Anime of the Year.

The project extends Netflix’s investment in high-end Korean genre content following the global success of titles such as “Squid Game.” Production is already under way, with the streaming platform promising large-scale visual effects to recreate the story’s portal-riddled world and monster battles for an international audience.

Davante Adams, a prominent NFL wide receiver, stated on the Dan Patrick Show that LeBron James would have been one of the greatest wide receivers or tight ends in NFL history if he had chosen to pursue football instead of basketball. Adams emphasized there is "no question" about LeBron's potential to excel in the sport, highlighting the basketball star's athleticism and skill set as qualities that would translate well on the football field. This perspective has garnered attention across sports media, sparking discussions about LeBron James' hypothetical impact in the NFL.

Most Valuable Promotions co-founder and chief executive Nakisa Bidarian has introduced a US$250,000 performance-of-the-night bonus for Friday’s Katie Taylor–Amanda Serrano III boxing card in New York, bringing a mixed-martial-arts-style payout to a major boxing show.

The cash prize can be awarded to any fighter or fight on the bill, with the recipient to be chosen by Bidarian, promoter Jake Paul and former undisputed champion Laila Ali. The incentive is designed to raise competitive stakes and viewer interest for the event, which will be streamed live worldwide on Netflix.

Taylor and Serrano complete their trilogy at Madison Square Garden on 11 July, with Taylor defending her undisputed junior-welterweight crown. The all-female card, scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Eastern, also features additional world-title bouts including Alycia Baumgardner-Jennifer Miranda and Savannah Marshall-Shadasia Green.

Netflix has signed Spanish filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra to a rare multi-year overall agreement covering the development, production and direction of feature films, according to multiple industry reports released Wednesday.

The pact follows the breakout performance of Collet-Serra’s 2024 action thriller “Carry-On,” which has generated about 185 million views and now ranks as the streamer’s second most-watched film of all time. Netflix seldom extends broad feature-film deals, underscoring the company’s confidence in the director’s ability to deliver high-volume audiences.

The first project under the arrangement is set to be “An Innocent Girl,” a psychological thriller centred on a young woman lured into Washington’s power circles. Collet-Serra, whose previous credits include “Jungle Cruise,” “Black Adam” and several Liam Neeson collaborations, will both direct and produce the forthcoming slate.

Netflix said on 9 July that its makeover reality series “Queer Eye” will conclude with its forthcoming 10th season. The streamer announced the decision on social media, adding that production on the farewell instalment has begun in Washington, D.C.

The Emmy-winning reboot of Bravo’s 2003 show debuted on Netflix in February 2018 and has become the service’s longest-running unscripted programme. By the end of Season 10 the series will have delivered roughly 90 episodes, winning 11 Emmys from 37 nominations, including a record six consecutive awards for Outstanding Structured Reality Program.

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Netflix has locked the core cast for “Roommates,” an ensemble college comedy to be directed by Canadian filmmaker Chandler Levack. Saturday Night Live performer Sarah Sherman will star alongside Natasha Lyonne, Nick Kroll, Sadie Sandler, Chloe East and Emmy winner Storm Reid in the streaming platform’s latest original feature.

Written by SNL writers Jimmy Fowlie and Ceara O’Sullivan, the script follows Devon, an idealistic freshman who convinces the self-assured Celeste to share a dorm room, only for their fast friendship to spiral into a war of passive aggression. Production and release details have not yet been disclosed, but the project expands Netflix’s pipeline of youth-focused comedies.

Levack drew critical notice with her 2022 debut “I Like Movies” and recently completed the Montreal-set romantic comedy “Mile End Kicks.” Her move to a larger-scale studio production signals Netflix’s ongoing strategy of pairing emerging filmmakers with ensemble casts that can attract both younger viewers and established comedy fans.

Netflix on 9 July unveiled the first full trailer for the second season of its hit series “Wednesday,” confirming that the eight-episode run will be split in two. The first four episodes arrive on 6 August, with the remaining four following on 3 September, replicating the staggered launch strategy the streamer has recently adopted for several high-profile titles.

The two-minute preview shows Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) back at Nevermore Academy and tormented by a vision of her roommate Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers) dying—an event she vows to prevent. The footage signals what Ortega and executive producer Tim Burton have promised will be a darker, more horror-driven season, while retaining the show’s deadpan humor and gothic aesthetic.

Read more

Rian Johnson’s “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” has been selected as the opening-night gala presentation for the 69th BFI London Film Festival, marking its international premiere on 8 October. The screening will be held at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall and broadcast simultaneously to partner cinemas across the United Kingdom. The festival itself runs from 8 to 19 October.

Daniel Craig returns as private detective Benoit Blanc in the third instalment of Johnson’s whodunit franchise, joined by Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis and other ensemble players. Johnson, who produces the picture through his T-Street banner with Ram Bergman, said, “We’re honored to be opening the BFI London Film Festival… it’s a thrill to be back,” noting the series’ previous ties to the event—“Knives Out” screened in 2019 and “Glass Onion” closed the festival in 2022.

The film will debut worldwide on Netflix on 12 December 2025 following its festival run. The BFI will unveil the remainder of this year’s programme on 3 September.

Netflix has revealed that more than half of its global subscriber base now watches anime, representing over 150 million households and approximately 300 million viewers worldwide. The streaming platform's anime viewership has tripled over the past five years, underscoring the genre's growing mainstream appeal. Additionally, 80% to 90% of these viewers prefer dubbed versions of anime content. Netflix has become the leading platform for anime consumption, with 33 anime titles making its Global Top 10 list last year. This surge in anime popularity reflects Netflix's strategic focus on expanding its anime offerings and catering to a diverse international audience.

Singer Fergie has released a new version of her 2006 hit “London Bridge,” teaming with comedian-actor Meg Stalter for a promotional video produced by Netflix. Unlike the original clip, which was shot on Tower Bridge, the 2025 rendition was filmed on the actual London Bridge, correcting a long-noted mismatch and providing a tongue-in-cheek backdrop for the updated visuals.

The collaboration doubles as marketing for “Too Much,” a London-set romantic-comedy series created by Lena Dunham that stars Stalter and debuts on Netflix on 10 July. Stalter appears in character throughout the video, which blends comedic elements with Fergie’s performance and references criticism the singer faced for filming in the wrong location nearly two decades ago.

“London Bridge” was the lead single from Fergie’s 7-million-selling 2006 debut album “The Dutchess.” The new video arrives almost exactly 20 years after the song topped charts in the United States, giving the track renewed visibility as Netflix ramps up promotion for its summer lineup.

Lena Dunham is returning to episodic television for the first time since HBO’s "Girls" with "Too Much," a 10-part romantic comedy that debuts globally on Netflix on 10 July. Co-written with her husband, musician Luis Felber, the series follows Jessica (Megan Stalter), a work-obsessed New Yorker who relocates to London after a painful breakup and falls for a struggling musician, Felix (Will Sharpe). Dunham appears in a supporting role as Jessica’s sister.

Read more

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has expressed a strong desire for control and normalcy in his career, which influenced his decision to participate in Netflix’s documentary series "Quarterback." The series provides candid footage of Burrow’s frustrations with his team’s performance, including his criticism of offensive line penalties and an "embarrassing" victory over the Tennessee Titans by a 37-27 score. Burrow’s outspoken nature is highlighted in interactions with Bengals coach Zac Taylor, where Burrow openly condemned the team's mistakes. Despite these challenges, Burrow receives high praise from NFL peers, with Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo ranking him as the second-best quarterback in the league after Patrick Mahomes. Burrow also commended Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase as one of the best football players of all time, noting Chase’s triple-crown season at age 25.

Additionally, Burrow’s humor and unique interests, such as his fascination with ancient fossils, have been spotlighted in the series. Statistical context shows Burrow’s historic achievement of being the first NFL quarterback to record three or more touchdown passes and over 250 passing yards in seven consecutive games last season, although the Bengals’ defense struggled in those contests, allowing over 30 points in multiple losses. Furthermore, Burrow’s former coach reacted with disbelief upon learning of a burglary incident involving the quarterback.

Netflix is moving ahead with a fourth installment of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s true-crime anthology “Monster,” shifting its focus to the 1892 axe murders linked to Lizzie Borden, according to trade reports. Production is being readied for a possible fall 2025 shoot in Los Angeles, though the streamer has not formally announced the season and declined to comment on the development.

The decision extends a franchise that began in 2022 with Jeffrey Dahmer and quickly became one of Netflix’s most-watched shows. Season 2 dramatized the Menendez brothers, and Season 3—still awaiting a premiere date—will feature Charlie Hunnam as Wisconsin killer Ed Gein. Brennan is set to return as showrunner alongside Murphy for the Borden chapter, which will examine the still-debated slayings of Borden’s father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. Borden was acquitted in 1893 and lived free until her death in 1927.

With Season 4 already in the works ahead of Season 3’s release, Netflix signals continued confidence in the serial-killer format that has drawn both sizable audiences and criticism over the dramatization of real-world crimes. Casting details and a release timetable for the Lizzie Borden season have yet to be disclosed.

A recent UNESCO study highlights the growing environmental impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI), particularly its substantial energy consumption. The report notes that platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT consume an amount of electricity annually comparable to that used by three million people in Ethiopia. UNESCO suggests that energy usage can be significantly reduced by employing smaller, more efficient AI models, potentially saving up to 90% of energy. Additionally, the study recommends that users ask shorter questions to further halve ChatGPT's energy consumption. Despite these concerns, AI's energy use in personal applications remains lower than that of common digital streaming services such as Netflix, which uses approximately 100 times more electricity per hour of viewing than a single ChatGPT query. UNESCO calls for the adoption of more energy-efficient AI models to mitigate the environmental pressures on global energy and water resources.

Lee Jung-jae, the lead actor of the Netflix series 'Squid Game,' has shared his reflections on the ending of the show's third season. Initially, he questioned whether the Season 3 finale was the best conclusion for his character, Gi-hun, expressing some reservations about the series' closure. Despite his doubts, Lee emphasized the show's urgent message and hopes that viewers will take away a sense of respect for humanity from the dramatic finale. He completed Gi-hun’s final line from the season, interpreting it as "Humans are worthy of respect."

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins says he felt “a little bit misled” by the team’s decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 pick in 2024, only weeks after signing him to a lucrative free-agency deal. The comments appear in the second season of the Netflix documentary series “Quarterback,” which premiered on 8 July.

Cousins, 36, joined Atlanta last March on a four-year contract that guarantees at least $100 million. He told the series that, had he known the Falcons planned to take a quarterback in the top 10, he “had no reason to leave Minnesota,” where he had spent six seasons. The Vikings subsequently drafted J.J. McCarthy with the 10th pick, while Atlanta’s move was widely viewed as an unexpected hedge on the veteran passer.

The veteran started nine games for the Falcons before a shoulder injury and a late-season benching in favour of Penix. Atlanta kept Cousins on the roster this off-season, paying a $10 million bonus in March, and is expected to open training camp with Penix as the projected starter and Cousins as an experienced insurance option.

Charlize Theron has publicly criticized Hollywood studios for their reluctance to greenlight female-led action films. The actress highlighted a disparity in the industry, noting that male-led action movies are more frequently given opportunities even after underperforming at the box office, whereas women do not get similar chances. Theron described this as a 'free ride' for male actors, emphasizing that studios perceive female-led action projects as a higher risk. She expressed frustration with the gendered assumptions in the action genre and pointed out that it is harder for action films with female leads to be produced. Theron made these remarks in various interviews, including one with The New York Times, underscoring ongoing challenges for women in action cinema.

Netflix has premiered “Building the Band,” a new 10-episode singing competition that doubles as the final screen appearance of One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died in October 2024 at age 31. The season opened on 9 July with host AJ McLean dedicating the series to Payne and his family, telling viewers the production team “never imagined we’d soon be saying goodbye to our friend.”

Filmed two months before Payne’s fatal fall from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony, the show features the British artist as a guest judge alongside Kelly Rowland and mentor-judge Nicole Scherzinger. Executives at producer Remarkable said they decided to proceed with the programme after extensive talks with Payne’s relatives, who have publicly expressed pride in the posthumous release.

Read more

Netflix said it will premiere the third season of its Japanese survival thriller “Alice in Borderland” on 25 September, releasing a first teaser that returns viewers to the show’s lethal alternate reality. The live-action drama, adapted from Haro Aso’s manga, has become one of the streamer’s flagship Asian titles after Season 2 debuted at No. 1 on Netflix’s global non-English TV chart in 2022 and set a platform record for a Japanese series.

Season 3 finds protagonists Arisu and Usagi—played by Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya—living a seemingly peaceful married life until Usagi is abducted by Ryuji, a scholar obsessed with the afterlife. Arisu must re-enter the Borderland to rescue her and confront the yet-unseen “Joker” stage, escalating the deadly games that underpin the series’ premise.

Director Shinsuke Sato returns alongside key cast members Hayato Isomura, Ayaka Miyoshi and Katsuya Maiguma. New additions include Koji Ohkura, Risa Sudou, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Tina Tamashiro, Kotaro Daigo, Hyunri and Kento Kaku, who portrays Ryuji. The season is executive-produced by Kazutaka Sakamoto and produced by Robot with production cooperation from The Seven.

YouTuber-turned-boxer and promoter Jake Paul has staked $1 million on Amanda Serrano defeating Katie Taylor in their trilogy bout at Madison Square Garden this Friday, while former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has taken the opposite side of the wager in support of Taylor.

The high-profile bet, agreed during a publicly shared video call, adds another chapter to Paul and Tyson’s rivalry that began with their own exhibition last November, which Paul won by unanimous decision. As part of the wager, the loser will also treat the winner to dinner.

Friday’s fight marks the third meeting between Taylor and Serrano. Taylor edged Serrano by split decision in their April 2022 classic and retained her unbeaten record with a unanimous decision in the rematch on the Paul–Tyson undercard last year. The bout will headline a Netflix card starting at 8 p.m. Eastern.