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Netflix quietly drops new film you’ve never heard of with star-studded cast
A sprawling cast led by Oscar Isaac can't save this.
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Variety
· Jun 25, 2026
Leanne Morgan on Stand-Up Advice She Received From Jerry Seinfeld and Nearly Walking Away From Her Sitcom: ‘I’m Stronger Than I Ever Thought I Was’
Leanne Morgan wants her fans to know that she hasn’t gone Hollywood. Sure, she just released her second Netflix stand-up special, “Unspeakable Things,” and she recently wrapped production on the second season of her Chuck Lorre-produced sitcom, “Leanne” — which, no big deal, shoots on Warner Bros.’ “lucky stage” that once housed “Friends” and “The []
The Daily Beast
· Jun 22, 2026
Oscar-Winning Star Reacts to Shocking Netflix Cancellation
Sarah Meyssonnier / ReutersGeena Davis said she and the cast of The Boroughs were “terribly disappointed” about the Netflix show’s cancellation, revealing that they had not been told why the drama had been pulled after just one season.The 70-year-old star opened up about The Boroughs in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, telling the publication that the role was “perfect” for her. “Fortunately, the creators, who became our dear, dear friends, were able to tell us before the news came out, and we’re all terribly disappointed,” Davis said. “Honestly, I don’t know what happened. I think it’s probably rare for a show to not get picked up and to have it announced that it’s not being picked up while it’s still in the top 10.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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· Jun 22, 2026
What to Know About Prime Video’s ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel ‘Elle'
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The Week
· Jul 9, 2026
Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film
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· Jul 1, 2026
French films with English subtitles to watch in July 2026
This month’s Lost in Frenchlation goes four-film weekly with a selection of movies including cult comedy and a musical classic, and a meta movie about the making of a classic French film – all in tempting air-conditioned environs.
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· Jun 23, 2026
Coping with the blockbuster trade that never was
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Related coverage for "Netflix quietly drops new film you’ve never heard of with star-studded cast": Variety — Leanne Morgan on Stand-Up Advice She Received From Jerry Seinfeld and Nearly Walking Away From Her Sitcom: ‘I’m Stronger Than I Ever Thought I Was’. The Daily Beast — Oscar-Winning Star Reacts to Shocking Netflix Cancellation. Us Weekly — What to Know About Prime Video’s ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel ‘Elle'. The Week — Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film . The Local France — French films with English subtitles to watch in July 2026 . SB Nation — Coping with the blockbuster trade that never was