Netflix says new Korean series ‘Squid Game’ could be ‘our biggest show ever’

Disney’s Encanto soars to Number 1 on the Official Film Chart following its long-awaited release on DVD, Blu-ray & 4K UHD.

Kanye West has said that he is “working on his communication”, and “takes accountability” for recent comments regarding his estranged wife Kim Kardashian.The rapper has been particularly active on his Instagram account over the past week, taking aim at Kardashian’s new boyfriend Pete Davidson and telling his fans to “look at this dickhead”.“I’ve learned that using all caps makes people feel like I’m screaming at them,” he wrote in a new message on Instagram last night (February 15), referencing a spate of recent all-caps posts, and adding that he is “working on my communication.”He added: “I can benefit from a team of creative professionals, organizers, mobilizers and community leaders. Thank everybody for supporting me.

Gorillaz and Massive Attack have been announced as two of the headliners of We Love Green Festival 2022.Billed as “the world’s leading sustainable festival”, We Love Green will return after a two-year absence to Bois de Vincennes in Paris on June 2 and 4-5. This year’s festival will also be its 10th anniversary event.Gorillaz will headline We Love Green’s opening night on June 2, before Massive Attack top the bill two days later (June 4).The likes of Phoenix, Mac DeMarco, Amaarae, Disclosure, Bicep, Central Cee, Arlo Parks, Slowthai, Girl In Red and Grimes (DJ set) will also perform – you can see We Love Green’s 2022 line-up so far below.“As much a laboratory pioneering new solutions in sustainable development as a music festival, We Love Green will once again prove its environmental credentials, setting a new gold-standard benchmark for the events industry globally,” the festival stated in a press release.“One of the first major festivals in the world to use 100 per cent renewable energy, We Love Green will be using hydrogen generators at a scale never before seen, in addition to reusable oils such as cooking oil, and will be continuing with its policy of zero single-use plastics.”Tickets for We Love Green 2022, as well as more information about this year’s festival, can be found here.

Elle Macpherson on Monday as the supermodel marked both Valentine's Day and her eldest son's 24th birthday.MORE: The food group that helps Elle Macpherson stay fit and fabulous in her 50sMom-of-two Elle shares her two children with former partner Arpad Busson, whom she dated from 1996 until 2005.WATCH: Elizabeth Hurley looks sensational in yellow bikini as she dances in the gardenShe took to Instagram to share a series of family photos in honour of Flynn's big day – including one that showed her dressed in a tiny animal print bikini.READ: Elle Macpherson just revealed the secret to how she keeps her teeth perfectly whiteMORE: Celebrities over 50 show off their amazing bikini bodiesThe throwback image shows Elle with her arms around both her sons and smiling for the camera. She has accessorised with a gold necklace and belly chain with her long hair left in loose beachy waves.

Lara Spencer wowed her fans with an array of sensational swimsuit photos - all in the name of love. The GMA host, 52, took to Instagram with a series of sunny snapshots as she wished her husband, Rick McVey a very happy Valentine's Day. MORE: Why 2022 will be a difficult year for Lara SpencerLara had chosen a selection of vacation photos in which she dazzled in a wardrobe's worth of swimwear. WATCH: Lara Spencer and daughter perform impressive stunt together From bold, patterned one-pieces, to colorful bikinis, Lara managed to look effortlessly chic in all of them.She teamed her swimwear with stylish cover-ups and the TV host was beaming in all of the photos. DISCOVER: Lara Spencer's immaculate kitchen inside Connecticut home is truly astoundingMORE: Lara Spencer teases adorable addition to her family - see photos The post was captioned: "Happy Valentine’s Day to the sunshine of my life," and her fans commented: "Beautiful! I love that coverup!!! Beautiful couple," and others said: "You are the sunshine to so many."A post shared by Lara Spencer (@lara.spencer)Lara celebrated her Valentine's with several sensational throwback photos More remarked on her fabulous physique and asked how she stays in such great condition. Lara stays in shape with a mixture of exercise including tennis, which she is passionate about. She regularly shares photos of herself post-match and loves a good rally with friends.MORE: Good Morning America stars' epic weddings: Michael Strahan, Lara Spencer and moreMORE: Lara Spencer turns heads with lush bathtub snap - but her dog steals the show"As a former athlete, I love the competition," she told Parade.

Guy Lodge Film CriticAll great actresses of a certain age should get to anchor as many starring vehicles as the indefatigable Isabelle Huppert. Her prolific output and enduring marquee-name status are testament to French cinema’s continued interest in women past the age where Hollywood mostly confines them to secondary mom roles.

Christopher Vourlias Music Box Films has acquired the North American rights to writer-director Martika Ramirez Escobar’s genre-bending “Leonor Will Never Die,” which won the Special Jury Prize for Innovative Spirit in Sundance this year after premiering in the festival’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition.The film tells the story of Leonor Reyes, once a major player in the Filipino film industry during its ragtag action cinema glory days, but now in her golden years and struggling to pay her bills. When she reads an advertisement for a screenplay contest, Leonor begins tinkering with an unfinished script about a young man avenging his brother’s murder at the hand of thugs.But after a falling television knocks her unconscious and sends her into a coma, Leonor finds herself inside her incomplete movie, re-writing and editing on the fly in a fantastical bid to complete the film while her body lies in limbo.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterAMC Networks reported its fourth-quarter 2021 earnings Wednesday, revealing it had reached more than 9 million paid streaming subscribers by the end of 2021. The company also beat Wall Street’s expectations for both its Q4 revenue and profit.AMC Networks previously said it expected to have 9 million streaming subscribers by the end of 2021, and forecast between 20 million to 25 million paid subscribers across its streaming services by 2025.

In support of their wrongful death lawsuit against Alec Baldwin and numerous others involved in the "Rust" movie production, lawyers for the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins released a video simulation of the on-set gunshot that left her dead in Santa Fe in October. "The morning that Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed, tensions among the crew and cast regarding safety on the ‘Rust’ set had boiled over," the narrator says, before text messages between an upset cameraman who quit the film and the movie’s unit production manager scroll across the screen.

Richard Madeley has said he almost revealed his daughter's baby news weeks ago.

The UK's cheapest online supermarket has officially been revealed and the winner has managed to narrowly avoid the competition and hold onto their reigning crown.

Livingston are set to finally welcome Russian goalkeeper Ivan Konovalov to West Lothian – but he won’t be available for Saturday’s clash with St Mirren.

A Scots doctor of 34 years has been suspended for 12 months after falsifying patients' medical records and misleading colleagues to further her medical career.

Daniel D'Addario Chief TV CriticThis review contains spoilers for the plot and ending of “Squid Game.”To American viewers, “Squid Game” may seem to have emerged from nowhere. But it is a pretty unsurprising smash hit.The show, which Netflix chief Ted Sarandos has said is on track to become Netflix’s most-watched series ever, has dominated charts the world over, serving as striking proof positive of the streamer’s global strategy.

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capitalism is unethical. It’s not just another day though — it’s life under the rule of ‘Squid Game,’ the Netflix series people can’t get over.

Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has spoken about a potential second season of show that would spotlight the Front Man.The vastly popular Netflix show has become one of the streaming platform’s biggest shows in just one season.“Squid Game will definitely be our biggest non-English language show in the world, for sure,” said Netflix boss Ted Sarandos, per CNET, adding that there’s “a very good chance it’s going to be our biggest show ever.”Whereas a follow-up is yet to be officially confirmed, Hwang has said that he would be open to reprising the story, but with a new focus.“One [idea] would be the story of the Front Man,” Hwang told The Times.

Michael Appler On Friday evening, halfway through the march of this year’s New York Film Festival, the legendary director and writer Jane Campion joined Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos in premiering her newest film, “The Power of the Dog,” to a New York audience. Friday’s event spilled over into Central Park’s Tavern on the Green for an intimate after party. The evening continued “The Power of the Dog’s” fall tour across the world’s film festivals, from Venice to Telluride to Toronto.

Netflix is known for its hit television shows, from House of Cards to the more recent Bridgerton. However, the TV dramas have been blown out of the water by a newcomer.

Netflix has revealed rankings of its most popular original TV shows and movies, measured by hours-watched during the first month of release.The streaming platform, who have been hesitant about releasing worthwhile viewing statistics in the past, have published the “most comprehensive look so far” at the service’s most popular shows and movies.Speaking at Vox Media’s Code Conference (via Variety), Netflix’s co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos said: “We’re trying to be more transparent with talent, with the market.”Two different rankings were shown during the conference.

Netflix opened its data black box just a crack on Monday. Speaking at the Code Conference, company co-CEO Ted Sarandos revealed the top shows and movies on the service by household views and view hours.

Netflix head Ted Sarandos has teased that at least one Stranger Things spin-off could be in the works.Speaking at the prolific tech conference Code 2021, Sarandos described the Stranger Things title as “a franchise being born.”As reported by Deadline, Sarandos confirmed that there has been talk of “spinoffs”, amidst rumours that series co-star Millie Bobbie Brown could be branching off to take the lead in an extension of the show.A new look at the fourth season of Stranger Things was released during Netflix’s global fan event Tudum.The new chapter rolls in three years after its predecessor, although executive producer Shawn Levy has said that it will be worth the wait.“I’ll just say that we are long-delayed, and the Duffers and I want to

Squid Game is a huge hit!

It sounds like there could be some new Stranger Things projects coming to Netflix!

It’s not controversial to say “Stranger Things” is one of the most popular TV series currently being produced, streaming or otherwise. And it’s also not a hot take to say Millie Bobby Brown is one of the most popular young actors working today.

Squid Game might soon become streaming service Netflix’s most popular show ever.During an appearance at the Code 2021 conference, Netflix’s co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos spoke about the popularity and impact Squid Game.

Shonda Rhimes is now officially the Empress of Netflix, thanks to the massive success of Bridgerton and a rare look today under Netflix’s data hood.

Netflix has acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company, with plans to create a universe across several formats.The streaming giant made an initial deal with the author’s company in 2018, initiating plans for an animated series based on Charlie And The Chocolate Factory as well as an adaptation of Matilda The Musical.Adaptations will now span animated and live-action films and television shows, but also publishing, games, immersive experiences, theatre, merchandise and more.Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos said in a joint statement with Luke Kelly, MD of the RDSC: “These stories and their messages of the power and possibility of young people have never felt more pertinent.“As we bring these timeless tales to more audiences in new