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Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Netflix’s “The Leopard” is gaining global traction with viewers just as the streaming giant is taking the sumptuous Sicilian series on a tour involving gala presentations in Italian embassies in Washington D.C., London, Berlin, Brussels and other world capitals. The high-end show, based on the classic Sicily-set novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, dropped on Netflix March 5.

UPDATE 3/11: The trailer for the MGM+ original series Godfather of Harlem just dropped and Frank Lucas (Rome Flynn), “a country boy looking to make a name for himself,” according to Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) in the video, is already making waves in New York City.

Naman Ramachandran China’s box office maintained its robust pace, with “Ne Zha 2” continuing to dominate. The Cococartoon release grossed RMB274.9 million ($38.2 million) over the March 3–9 period, bringing its cumulative total to $2.04 billion, according to Artisan Gateway. The animated epic has become the first Chinese film to surpass $2 billion at the box office, marking a historic milestone.

There’s an update in Post Malone‘s relationship status!

Megalopolis at the 2025 Razzie Awards.The $120 million film, which was self-funded by Coppola, was nominated for six Razzies in total, including Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay.Taking to Instagram, Coppola ironically state it was an “honour” to receive the Worst Director award, before hitting out at the industry for being “terrified” of taking risks.“I am thrilled to accept the Razzie award in so many important categories for @megalopolisfilm, and for the distinctive honor of being nominated as the worst director, worst screenplay, and worst picture at a time when so few have the courage to go against the prevailing trends of contemporary moviemaking!” the director began the post.“In this wreck of a world today, where ART is given scores as if it were professional wrestling, I chose to NOT follow the gutless rules laid down by an industry so terrified of risk that despite the enormous pool of young talent at its disposal, may not create pictures that will be relevant and alive 50 years from now.”He added: “What an honor to stand alongside a great and courageous filmmaker like Jacques Tati who impoverished himself completely to make one of cinema’s most beloved failures, PLAYTIME! My sincere thanks to all my brilliant colleagues who joined me to make our work of art, MEGALOPOLIS, and let us remind ourselves us that box-office is only about money, and like war, stupidity and politics has no true place in our future.” Megalopolis was universally torn apart by critics and majorly flopped at the box office, earning just $12 million globally.The film stars Adam Driver as Cesar Catilina, a genius architect with the power to control time.

Law & Order: Organized Crime is almost back for season five!

Peacock has slotted April 17 for the Season 5 premiere of Law & Order: Organized Crime, its first season on the streamer following its move from NBC. It will launch with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes weekly.

Emily Longeretta “Law & Order: Organized Crime” officially has a Season 5 premiere date. The series, which officially moved from NBC to Peacock, will debut its first two episodes on April 17, followed by eight new episodes streaming weekly. Although the show will no longer be on NBC, it will still stream on Thursdays — the same day “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU” air on NBC.

Sky News took a break from their usual programming for a vital update regarding the health of Pope Francis. Reporting from the rainy Vatican City, experienced journalist Lisa Holland has been closely monitoring the pontiff's admission to the hospital.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Netflix pulled out all the stops as it unveiled its hotly anticipated limited series “The Leopard,” based on the classic Sicily-set novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, which marks the streamer’s biggest splash in Italy thus far. On Tuesday, Netflix held a packed press conference in the frescoed ballroom of Rome’s central Hotel Plaza, which was also used to film one of the show’s key scenes.

Martin Scorsese is campaigning to save them.The vote follows asset management companies Colliers Global Investors and Wrm Capital winning a Rome real estate bankruptcy auction last month. They acquired nine cinemas for a reported €50million (over £41million).

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Global media outlets, including CNN, CBS and NBC, are getting ready to descend upon Rome and Vatican City following reports that Pope Francis is in critical condition. Logistical aspects such as renting terrace space to get the best camera angles of St.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Martin Scorsese, Jane Campion and Wes Anderson are among the signees of an appeal to stave off the impending threat that a substantial portion of Rome’s movie theaters could be converted into shopping centers and supermarkets under proposed regional legislation. Alarm over the future of the Eternal City’s cinemas was prompted last month after asset management companies Colliers Global Investors and Wrm Capital won a Rome real estate bankruptcy auction and acquired nine movie theaters for a reported €50 million ($52 million).

has been hospitalized for health issues — at the SAG Awards 2025 on Sunday.“First of all, we would like to wish Pope Francis a quick recovery,” Rossellini, 72, said onstage as the group introduced their movie.“Conclave is the secret meeting where the new pope is elected,” the Italian actress continued, “and this is what this film is about. It all happens behind the secret world of the Vatican.”Fiennes, 62, added, “A papal election turns into a battleground for competing agendas and egos, leaving no candidate safe from — I don’t know if I say inquiry or inquiry.”Lithgow, 79, said, “‘Conclave’ takes a look at the complex people behind the closed doors of an age-old institution and the weight of their decisions.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Max has set revered Italian auteur Marco Bellocchio’s TV series “Portobello” as its first Italian scripted original. The show tells the story of Italian TV host Enzo Tortora, who was a victim of one of Italy’s most clamorous travesties of justice, and will debut on the platform in 2026. Max is now available in some 25 countries in Europe, spanning Spain, France, Benelux, the Nordics and Central and Eastern Europe.

Max Sets First Italian Scripted Series 

Pope Francis‘ health has taken a turn for the worse.

Jamie Lang Italy’s Titanus Production is heading to Series Mania with its latest project, horror teen drama “Phenomena – The Series,” adapted from Dario Argento’s classic 1985 film “Phenomena,” known as “Creepers” in the U.S. The project will participate in this year’s Co-Pro Pitching Sessions and promises to captivate potential partners with its unique blend of supernatural intrigue and high-stakes drama. “Phenomena – The Series” is the brainchild of acclaimed creators Nicola Guaglianone and Menotti, who have reimagined the visionary world of Argento’s “Phenomena,” which starred Jennifer Connelly and was drastically recut before being distributed as “Creepers” in the U.S.

Emily Cooper’s new gray area lies between la vie en rose in Paris and la dolce vita in Rome. Season 4 of Emily in Paris on Netflix set up a two-destination setting for the fifth season of the French soapy series in the finale.

Stray Kids member Felix has fractured his arm after being involved in a “minor” car accident his label JYP Entertainment has announced.Yesterday (February 16), JYP Entertainment shared in a statement that Stray Kids’ Felix had been involved caught in a “minor” car accident while on his way home the night before from scheduled activities.“Felix was in a vehicle, that was slowly making its way from the Inspire Arena parking lot towards the main lobby, when a shuttle bus, that was moving slowly behind, collided with the left rear side of the vehicle,” JYP Entertainment said, as translated by Soompi. “The accident itself was minor, but the momentary shift in Felix’s weight onto his arm caused him to collide with the armrest inside the vehicle, resulting in a fracture,” the label added.

Alex Ritman Martial arts movie hero Scott Adkins (“John Wick: Chapter 4,” “Undisputed 4: Boyka”) and Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou (“Gladiator,” “Blood Diamond”) are teaming for upcoming action-thriller “One Last Fight.” The film has been announced by London and Rome-based Brilliant Pictures, which has acquired worldwide sales rights and will be launching the project at the European Film Market in Berlin. “One Last Fight” follows British ex-Muay Thai champion turned instructor Marcus (Adkins) and his wife Ammara, who are running a training camp in Bangkok.