Major League Baseball Strikes New 3-Year Rights Deals With NBCU, Disney, Netflix

Cailee Spaeny has confirmed that she has completed filming for Season 2 of the Netflix series 'Beef.' During the premiere of 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,' the actress teased that the upcoming season will be just as outrageous as the first, which captivated audiences over two years ago.

Rian Johnson and producer Ram Bergman have expressed reluctance to categorize 'Knives Out' as a franchise despite the success of its trilogy. During the premiere of 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Trilogy,' Bergman stated that there is 'no big picture' regarding future Netflix murder mystery films, indicating a more standalone approach to the series.

Major League Baseball has secured three-year media rights deals with ESPN, Netflix, and NBCUniversal. While the financial details remain undisclosed, the Wall Street Journal estimates the value at approximately $800 million annually. This move reflects the growing demand for live sports content among viewers and advertisers.

Hollywood insiders are observing Meghan Markle's efforts to engage with Amazon's Jeff Bezos, despite her existing deal with Netflix. This development raises questions about her strategic positioning in the entertainment industry.

Taika Waititi has secured a first-look deal with 20th Television, FX Productions, and Hulu, all part of Disney. This agreement allows him to develop and direct original series for these networks, continuing his longstanding relationship with the company in both television and film.

Ricky Gervais: Mortality will be released globally on Netflix on December 30. This stand-up special, filmed at the London Palladium this year, explores Gervais's own mortality through a darkly humorous lens, addressing themes of life, death, and the state of the world.

Matthew Rhys, the Cardiff-born actor, discussed his Welsh heritage and his latest series, where he channels the iconic character Hannibal Lecter, during an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's show. The new Netflix thriller showcases Rhys's acting prowess and adds to his growing portfolio of diverse roles.

Guillermo del Toro and Roar Uthaug engaged in a discussion about the creative process behind the creatures in their respective works, 'Frankenstein' and 'Troll 2.' The conversation, hosted by Netflix, highlighted their inspirations and the artistic choices that shaped these iconic characters.