Production Begins on Netflix Supernatural Teen Soap 'Jinn'

Principal photography began Sunday in Amman, Jordan, on the first Netflix Arabic Original Series. Maximising on the beauty of the local setting, mixing themes of supernatural and teen soap, Jinn will bring Middle East folklore into the modern world, exploring contemporary themes of Jinn mythology but with a coming of age supernatural story about friendship, love and adventure.

Produced by Kabreet Productions, this supernatural teenage drama will be directed and executive produced by rising star, Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya (Very Big Shot) and executive produced by Elan and Rajeev Dassani (SEAM), with Elan serving as head writer. Rajeev contributed to the writing alongside Sundance Award winner Amin Matalqa (Captain Abu Raed) from Jordan who is directing the last 3 episodes. The six-episode series is expected to launch to Netflix members all around the world in 2019.

Jinn follows a group of Arab teenagers as their friendships and budding romances are tested when they unknowingly invite the supernatural forces of Jinn into their world. As good battles evil, can the friends come together in time, and find the answers needed, in order to save everything?

Featuring a cast of up-and-coming talent from the region, Jinn will see Salma Malhas star as Mira, a rebellious teen still devastated after the loss of her mother who learns to love again when she meets Keras, played by Hamza Abu Eqab, the Jinn who is tasked with guarding vigilante Jinns. Sultan Alkhalil as Yassin, who struggles with a world that seems stacked against him and we follow his coming of age story sparked by his supernatural friendship with Vera, played by Aysha Shahalthough who is on hunt for vengeance at any cost. Mira will be joined by her friends Fahed -Yaser Al Hadi - and Layla -Ban Halaweh- in the fight to rescue Yassin from the ruthless Vera before it’s too late.

'Guiding Light' Alum Frank Grillo is the 'Wheelman' in New Netflix Film Launching October 20

Wheelman, starring Guiding Light alum Frank Grillo (ex-Hart Jessup), launches October 20th exclusively on Netflix.

Grillo (Kingdom, Captain America: Civil War) stars as the wheelman, a getaway driver thrust into a high stakes race-to-survive after a bank robbery goes terribly wrong. With a car full of money and his family on the line, the clock is ticking to figure out who double-crossed him and the only person he can trust... his thirteen-year-old daughter. All reasons to think fast and drive faster.

Wheelman was written and directed by Jeremy Rush. Frank Grillo, Joe Carnahan (The Grey, The A-Team), Myles Nestel (The November Man, Machete) and Craig Chapman serve as producers. J. Todd Harris, Chady Eli Mattar, Scott C. Silver, Lisa Wilson, Anders Erden, Art Robinson, Giani Altobelli, and Philip Krepela serve as executive producers.

Check out the trailer below.

Netflix Picks Up Carol Burnett Unscripted Comedy 'A Little Help'

Comedy legend (and All My Children fan and guest star) Carol Burnett is coming to Netflix with the original unscripted comedy A Little Help with Carol Burnett. Featuring pint-sized opinions from a panel of straight-talking 4-8-year-olds, Burnett and her guests will reveal how a different generation solves life's biggest dilemmas.

In each of the 12 half-hour episodes, both celebrities and everyday people will bring their real-life issues to a gaggle of kids who dish back hilarious, hard-hitting guidance--all in front of a live studio audience. The series will premiere in 2018.

"Someone once asked me how old I am inside," said Burnett. "I thought about it, and came up with, 'I'm about eight.' So it's going to be a lot of fun playing with kids my age."

"We're thrilled Carol is bringing her unique sensibilities to Netflix," said Bela Bajaria, Vice President, Content Acquisition for Netflix. "Carol is truly a legend in the entertainment industry with unprecedented success and fandom across TV, film and the stage, and we are both honored and excited to work with her."

"We couldn't be more excited to be working on our first series with Netflix, and to be working with a comedy legend like Carol Burnett is truly a dream come true," said Mark Bracco, Executive Vice President, Programming & Development for dick clark productions.

Check out a cute teaser video below.

Guts, Glitter, Glory... Are you ready to 'GLOW'?

My favorite series this summer is GLOW, which premiered June 23rd on Netflix. GLOW tells the fictional story of Ruth Wilder (Brie), an out-of-work, struggling actress in 1980s Los Angeles who finds one last chance for stardom when she's thrust into the glitter and spandex world of women's wrestling.

In addition to working with 12 Hollywood misfits, Ruth also has to compete with Debbie Eagan (Betty Gilpin), a former soap actress who left the business to have a baby, only to be sucked back into work when her picture perfect life is not what it seems. And at the wheel is Sam Sylvia (Marc Maron), a washed-up, B-movie director who now must lead this group of women on the journey to wrestling stardom.

With a top notch cast, on-point writing, and great '80s music, GLOW is must-see streaming TV.

Check out a behind the scenes look at the show in the video below.

'As the World Turns' Alum Annie Parisse Stars in Netflix Series 'Friends from College'

Friends from College follows a group of friends from Harvard played by Keegan-Michael Key (Ethan), Cobie Smulders (Lisa), Annie Parisse (Sam), Nat Faxon (Nick), Fred Savage (Max) and Jae Suh Park (Marianne), who are facing down their forties. With interwoven and oftentimes complicated relationships with one another, Friends from College is a comedic exploration of old friendships, former romantic entanglements and balancing adult life with nostalgia for the past.

The Netflix original series premieres globally on July 14th. In the meantime, soak up all of the immature use of mature language in four all new NSFW sneak peeks below.

'General Hospital' Star Carolyn Hennesy Joins 'Gilmore Girls'

Carolyn Hennesy

General Hospital Emmy nominated actress Carolyn Hennesy (Diane Miller) has joined Netflix's Gilmore Girls revival series in a recurring role.

According to Variety, Hennesy will play Toni, a member of The DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). Described as upper-crust, someone who likes to keep things orderly and does not appreciate dissension, Toni has been in the “club” for years with Emily Gilmore (Kelly Bishop).

Netflix announced in July that all four episodes of the continuation — titled Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life — would be released on Friday, November 25 at 12:01 a.m. PT in its entirety, despite series creator Sherman-Palladino's plea that they be rolled out one or two at a time.

Tom Pelphrey & Jessica Stroup Join the Netflix Original Series 'Marvel's Iron Fist'

Tom Pelphrey, Jessica Stroup

Guiding Light alum Tom Pelphrey and 90210 star Jessica Stroup have joined the growing cast of the Netflix original series Marvel's Iron Fist as Ward and Joy Meachum, childhood acquaintances of Danny Rand's who now play an important role in Rand Enterprises.

The children of Harold Meachum (David Wenham), Joy and Ward have spent their lives building Rand Enterprises to its current standing in the world, only to have all their work put in jeopardy when Danny returns to claim his birthright.

"With the terrific addition of the very talented Jessica and Tom, we've now brought the entire Meachum family together," said Executive Producer/Head of Marvel Television, Jeph Loeb. "While Marvel couldn't be happier, Danny's mission just got a lot more complicated.

"I'm very happy to have Jessica and Tom as our Joy and Ward Meachum," said Executive Producer and Showrunner Scott Buck. "Much like Danny Rand's past is a mystery to us, we'll discover along the way that the Meachum children have intriguing secrets of their own."

Stroup and Pelphrey complete the cast of series regulars for Marvel's Iron Fist, which includes Finn Jones as Danny Rand, Jessica Henwick as Colleen Wing, and David Wenham as Harold Meachum.

Stroup is known for her portrayal of Erin Silver on 90210 and Max Hardy in The Following. Pelphrey won two Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Jonathan Randall on Guiding Light. He currently stars as Kurt Bunker in Banshee.

In Marvel's Iron Fist, Daniel Rand returns to New York City after being missing for years. He fights against the criminal element corrupting New York City with his incredible kung-fu mastery and ability to summon the awesome power of the fiery Iron Fist.

Marvel's Iron Fist is produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios for Netflix.

Milo Ventimiglia, Matt Czuchry, Liza Weil & Yanic Truesdale Confirmed for Nexflix's 'Gilmore Girls' Reunion

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Netflix announced additional casting for Gilmore Girls, created, written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive produced, written and directed by Daniel Palladino. Milo Ventimiglia (Gotham), Matt Czuchry (The Good Wife), Indie Series Award winner Liza Weil (How to Get Away with Murder) and Yanic Truesdale (Rumours) are set to return to their original characters in the Gilmore Girls revival on Netflix, which will include four 90-minute episodes.

The series title and premiere date are to be confirmed at a later date.

Previously announced cast returning to the series include Lauren Graham (Parenthood), Alexis Bledel (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants), Scott Patterson (Saw V, Saw IV), Kelly Bishop (The Good Wife), Keiko Agena (Transformers: Dark of the Moon) and Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy).

'The Killing' Final Season Launches on Netflix August 1

Netflix has announced it will launch the last six episodes of murder-mystery series The Killing in all territories on August 1, 2014.

The Killing was canceled by AMC in 2012 after two seasons, but was revived when Netflix teamed with the cabler in a shared-window pact. AMC canceled the show last year after the third season — but Netflix again stepped in to buy a limited-run fourth season from Fox Television Studios.

The first three seasons of The Killing are already available for streaming on Netflix.

The show stars Mireille Enos and Joel Kinnaman as Seattle detectives enmeshed in murder cases. The U.S. adaptation is based on the Danish series Forbrydelsen.

'Orange Is the New Black' Season 2 Trailer Released

Lorraine Toussaint

Lock up your screwdrivers and hide the pie! Netflix has released the new official trailer for the upcoming second season of its original series Orange Is the New Black, premiering with all 13 episodes on Friday, June 6 in all territories where Netflix is available.

The trailer includes new inmate Vee played by Lorraine Toussaint (Dr. Watkins on The Young and the Restless).

Watch the trailer below as well as special "3 Words" promo to find out what the cast has to say about the upcoming second season.

HEMLOCK GROVE Season 2 to Premiere July 11 on Netflix

The second season of the Emmy nominated Netflix original series, HEMLOCK GROVE, a riveting supernatural thriller from executive producer Eli Roth, will premiere on Friday, July 11th at 12:01 a.m. PT. The series is based on Brian McGreevy's novel of the same name and is produced by Gaumont International Television.

All ten episodes of the one-hour series starring Famke Janssen, Bill Skarsgård, Landon Liboiron and Dougray Scott will be available at launch in all territories where Netflix is available -- U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Latin America, the Nordics and the Netherlands. The series also stars Madeline Brewer, Madeleine Martin, Joel de la Fuente and Tiio Horn.

Production Is Underway on Netflix Original Series MARCO POLO

The Weinstein Company announced today that production is underway on MARCO POLO, a Netflix original series based on the epic adventures of Marco Polo. Shoot locations for the ten episode first season include Italy, Kazakhstan and the new Pinewood Studios in Malaysia. Netflix plans to premiere the series in late 2014.

The famed explorer's journey takes him to the center of a brutal war in 13th century China, a world replete with exotic martial arts, political skullduggery, spectacular battles and sexual intrigue. The global cast includes Lorenzo Richelmy (Il Terzo Tempo) as Marco Polo, Benedict Wong (PrometheusS), Zhu Zhu (Cloud Atlas), Tom Wu (Skyfall), Remy Hii (Treading Water) and Rick Yune (Olympus Has Fallen, The Fast and the Furious).

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Season 2 Premieres June 6; Netflix Releases Teaser

Viewers who binged on the second season of HOUSE OF CARDS were rewarded with some good news about another acclaimed Netflix series.

As first reported by Buzzfeed, the season finale of of the Kevin Spacey drama concluded with an ad announcing that the second season of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK will premiere June 6.

A 15-second clip teasing the upcoming season was also released Saturday. Watch it below:

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK Star Michelle Hurst Kept In Medically-Induced Coma For More Than Two Weeks After Car Accident

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK star Michelle Hurst (Miss Claudette) was kept in a medically-induced coma for more than two weeks after being involved in a car accident over the holidays, and is now recovering, according to some of her castmates.

A fundraising page launched via www.youcaring.com notes that Hurst is in the intensive care unit at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital in North Carolina.

"Michelle Hurst was in a bad car accident just before the holidays," the post reads. "She had major injuries so the doctors put her in a medically induced coma to avoid movement while they did multiple surgeries near her spine. She is out of the coma (after 16 days) and has opened her eyes!"

All donations made through the website will go to Hurst's sister to cover her medical expenses and time off work, according to Hurst's page.

Many of Hurst's OITNB co-stars have been sharing the link to her YouCaring page on social media.

"Michelle Hurst, aka "Miss Claudette", was injured in a very bad car accident. More info @ fundraising page," wrote Piper Kerman, who authored the memoir upon which the series is based. Added Natasha Lyonne: "Please give what you can to help Michelle Hurst - the amazing actress who plays Ms. Claudette on OITNB," along with a link to the page.

Netflix Original Series Based on the Epic Adventures of Marco Polo to Premiere in Late 2014

The epic adventures of Marco Polo, a kinetic tale of high politics, masterful manipulation and deadly warfare among clashing empires, will premiere exclusively for Netflix members to watch instantly in all Netflix territories in late 2014.

The famed explorer's journey takes him to the center of a brutal war in 13th century China, a world replete with astonishing martial arts, sexual intrigue, political skullduggery and spectacular battles and comes from directors Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg (Kon-Tiki, Max Manus: Man of War), executive producer and director Dan Minahan (GAME OF THRONES, TRUE BLOOD) and executive producer and creator John Fusco (Young Guns, Hidalgo).

Amazon vs. Netflix: The Fight of the Century? (Infographic)

Amazon, the world’s largest Internet retailer, has seen DVD sales plummet as consumers clamor for downloadable and streaming content. As a result, the company is pushing its Prime Instant Video, which, similar to Netflix, offers commercial-free shows and movies at the viewer’s whim. Now these two are bidding against each other for content and producing their own original shows. Who's got the upper hand? The infographic below breaks it down:


Source: Business-Management-Degree.net

HOUSE OF CARDS Season 2 Trailer Released

The second season (13-episodes) of HOUSE OF CARDS will premiere Friday, February 14, 2014.

From Academy Award nominated screenwriter Beau Willimon, this critically-acclaimed drama slithers beneath the curtain and through the back halls of greed, sex, love and corruption in modern Washington D.C.

In the second season, Francis (Kevin Spacey) and Claire (Robin Wright, SANTA BARBARA) Underwood continue their ruthless rise to power as threats mount on all fronts. Zoe Barnes (Kate Mara, AMERICAN HORROR STORY), an up-and-coming reporter and Francis’s former paramour, is inching closer to the truth about his crimes. President Walker's (Michel Gill, THE GOOD WIFE) billionaire confidante Raymond Tusk (Gerald McRaney) demands that Francis reciprocate political favors or face retribution. And Claire must confront the increasing glare of the spotlight as it eats away at her and Francis’s once private existence. The Underwood’s must overcome these dangers -- past and present -- to avoid losing everything, regardless of collateral damage they leave in their wake.

Watch the Season 2 trailer below:

HOUSE OF CARDS Season One Director's Commentary Now Live on Netflix

Starting today, director's commentary on the Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe nominated first season of HOUSE OF CARDS is available exclusively for members in all territories where Netflix is available.

· Audio commentary from all six season one directors, including: David Fincher, James Foley, Joel Schumacher, Charles McDougall, Carl Franklin and Allen Coulter, is featured. Directory commentary is available as an option on the subtitle and alternate audio preference on Netflix.

BREAKING BAD Spin-off BETTER CALL SAUL Coming to Netflix Streaming Members Globally in 2014

Netflix Inc. and Sony Pictures Television today announced BETTER CALL SAUL, the highly-anticipated spin-off of BREAKING BAD, will be available exclusively to streaming members in Europe and Latin America shortly after its airing in the U.S, beginning in 2014.

In the U.S. and Canada, the complete first season of "Saul" will be available to Netflix members after its season finale on AMC Networks. The deal makes Netflix the exclusive subscription television service in all its territories for "Saul," as it is in certain territories for the recently concluded BREAKING BAD.

HOUSE OF CARDS Season 2 Teaser Trailer (Video)

The second season of HOUSE OF CARDS premieres Friday, February 14, 2014 on Netflix. In the build up to the second season and to encourage viewers to check out the series that critics have been raving about, Netflix is releasing a season two teaser trailer with highlights from its first season and the first look footage from the upcoming second season. Watch it below.