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S1 Ep 106Barbie Adds Marisa Abela To Its Cast

Sizzling Samachar of the day - 6th July 2022 This is Sizzling Samachar on OTTplay, I'm your host Nikhil. News from Hollywood first, Chris Evans in talks to star alongside Emily Blunt in new film Chris Evans, popular for essaying the role of Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is in negotiations to star in a new film titled, Pain Hustlers. The film stars Edge of Tomorrow and A Quiet Place star Emily Blunt in the lead as a woman named Liza Drake who goes to great lengths to provide a better life for her young daughter. Fortunes turn in her favour when she joins a pharmaceutical start-up, but is soon sucked into the dark underbelly of the business. The film is written by Wells Tower. Barbie adds Marisa Abela to its cast The highly anticipated film Barbie, helmed by Greta Gerwig, known for critically acclaimed films such as Lady Bird and Little Women has added Marisa Abela to its cast. The film stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the lead and features a star-studded ensemble including Emma Mackey, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, Alexandra Shipp, Michael Cera, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Ncuti Gatwa, among others. The details regarding the plot have been kept under wraps, and the film is scheduled to release on 21st July 2023. Tom Wlaschiha joins cast of Hilma biopic Game of Thrones star Tom Wlaschiha, popular for playing the faceless man, and most recently appearing in the fourth season of Stranger Things, has been added to the cast of Hilma. The film will chronicle the life of Swedish feminist artist Hilma af Klint, and also stars Jazzy de Lisser, another Game of Thrones alum. Wlaschiha essays the role of Hilma’s mentor Rudolf Steiner in the film. Haseen Dillruba sequel in development A sequel to the hit Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey film Haseen Dillruba is in the works. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the original film proved to be a hit on streaming platforms. The sequel will be written by Kanika Dhillon and the story is expected to be picked up from where the first film ended. Netflix announces new Swedish comedy film Netflix has greenlit a new Swedish film starring Hedda Stiernsted. The film titled, One More Time, will revolve around a 40-year-old woman who relives the best day of her life again and again after she is hit by a bus on the eve of her 40th birthday. The film is directed by Student Academy Award winner Jonatan Etzler and stars Miriam Ingrid, Elinor Silfversparre Fahlén, and Maxwell Cunningham in supporting roles. Aishwarya Lekshmi, Amala Paul, and Sneha to star in new Mammootty film After directing Aaraattu starring Mohanlal, filmmaker B Unnikrishnan is set to helm his next project with Mammootty. The new untitled film will reportedly feature Aishwarya Lekshmi, Amala Paul, and Sneha in lead roles as well. The film is expected to begin production by July 18 and the director has revealed that it will be an entertainer that appeals to Mammootty fans. Well, that's the Sizzling Samachar for today on OTTplay , until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Ryan Gome

Jul 6, 20224 min

S1 Ep 105Alia Bhatt’s Darlings to release on August 5

From Alia Bhatt to Vijay Sethupathi, from Suniel Shetty to The Time Traveler’s Wife, and more stories This is Sizzling Samachar on OTTplay, I'm your host Nikhil, let's look at news first from Bollywood. Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, and Sonali Kulkarni to headline Dharavi Bank Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, and Sonali Kulkarni play the lead roles in MX Player’s upcoming crime thriller series Dharavi Bank. Filmed in various locations of Dharavi, the series is directed by Samit Kakkad. The release date of the series is yet to be announced. Shetty and Oberoi have earlier collaborated for films such as Shootout at Lokhandwala, Kyun! Ho Gaya Na..., and Mission Istanbul. Alia Bhatt’s Darlings to release on August 5 Alia Bhatt is set to debut as a producer with the Netflix film Darlings. The teaser of the film gives a glimpse of the four main characters played by Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, and Roshan Mathew. Bhatt has produced the film along with Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. Jasmeet K Reen has directed the film which will premiere on the streaming platform on August 5th. Vijay Sethupathi to star in Pushpa 2 As per reports, acclaimed actor Vijay Sethupathi will play a pivotal role in the sequel to Allu Arjun’s Pushpa: The Rise. Sethupathi will be seen as an antagonist in Pushpa 2: The Rule, which will also have Fahadh Faasil reprising his role as SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. Shekhawat will reportedly join hands with Sethupathi’s character to take down Pushpa in the second part of the film. Martin Klebba to star in the live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pirates of the Caribbean actor Martin Klebba has been cast as Grumpy in Disney’s live-action remake of the 1937 animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Klebba joins Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot who play Princess Snow White and the Evil Queen, respectively. Little Women director Greta Gerwig has penned the screenplay along with The Girl on the Train writer Erin Cressida Wilson. The Amazing Spider-Man director Marc Webb is helming the project. Netflix greenlights Japanese film In Love and Deep Water Netflix has greenlit a big-budget Japanese film titled, In Love and Deep Water. Acclaimed screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto, who is best known for Tokyo Love Story, has penned the screenplay. Sakamoto has termed the film “a romantic comedy delivered on an unprecedented scale”. Set on a luxury cruise, the film follows a butler and a woman as they attempt to crack a murder mystery. It features Kingdom actor Ryo Yoshizawa and Future Family star Aoi Miyazaki in lead roles. HBO cancels The Time Traveler’s Wife HBO has decided to cancel the drama series The Time Traveler’s Wife. The series based on Audrey Niffenegger’s novel of the same name, starring Rose Leslie and Theo James will not be renewed for a second season after receiving mixed reviews from critics. Tomas Alfredson to direct series based on Faithless Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy director Tomas Alfredson is set to direct a TV series based on Ingmar Bergman’s 2000 film Faithless. The six-episode series will revolve around a man who falls in love with his best friend’s wife. Well that's the Sizzling news for today on OTTplay , until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Arya Harikumar

Jul 5, 20224 min

S1 Ep 104Thor: Love and Thunder will hit theatres in India on July 7th

Sizzling Samachar of the day - 4th July 2022 From Ajay Devgn to Karan Johar, from Dune: Part Two to Thor: Love and Thunder, and more stories This is Sizzling Samachar on OTTplay, I'm your host Nikhil, News from Bollywood first, Ajay Devgn to direct Bholaa After Runway 34, Ajay Devgn is set to return to the director’s seat for his upcoming film Bholaa. The film is a remake of the 2019 Tamil film Kaithi directed by Vikram director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Devgn will also star in the film alongside Tabu it is expected to hit theaters next year on March 30th. Samantha calls Karan the reason behind “unhappy marriages” The highly-anticipated seventh season of the popular talk show Koffee With Karan will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on July 7th. In the latest trailer of the show, Samantha Ruth Prabhu can be seen calling host Karan Johar the reason behind “unhappy marriages” because of the unrealistic portrayal of life in his films. Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh, who will be seen sharing the couch with Alia Bhatt, calls Koffee With Karan a “cult show”. Apart from Samantha, Ranveer and Alia, the latest season will feature Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Vijay Deverakonda, Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Tiger Shroff, and Kriti Sanon. Dune: Part Two to go on floors in Italy The production for Dune: Part Two is expected to commence in Italy this month. Denis Villeneuve will return as the director along with actors Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, Zendaya as Chani, Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica, Javier Bardem as Stilgar, and Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen. The sequel will also feature Christopher Walken and Léa Seydoux in important roles, and the release date has been pushed to 17 November 2023. Most anticipated film and TV show releases of the week Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt. Ltd Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt. Ltd is Zee5’s brand new web series revolving around a housewife who struggles to launch her pickle business. The series directed by Apoorv Singh Karki features Amruta Subhash, Anup Soni, Yamini Das, and Anjana Sukhani, among others. It will premiere on the platform on July 8th. Modern Love Hyderabad Modern Love Hyderabad, an anthology series featuring six stories about love and relationship, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video this Friday. The series, which is based on the American television series Modern Love, stars Aadhi Pinisetty, Nithya Menen, Ritu Varma, Suhasini Maniratnam, Revathi, Malvika Nair, and Abijeet Duddala in pivotal roles. Vikram Kamal Haasan’s biggest blockbuster Vikram is set to release on Disney+ Hotstar on July 8th. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film also stars acclaimed actors such as Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, Naren, Chemban Vinod Jose, and Kalidas Jayaram. Suriya makes a guest appearance in the film, a spiritual successor of Haasan’s 1986 film of the same name. The Bad Guys The Bad Guys, a computer-animated heist film revolving around a gang of animal criminals, is now available for rent on Amazon Prime Video. The film directed by Pierre Perifel is so far the highest-grossing animated movie of the year and features the voice talents of Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson, and Anthony Ramos, among others. Thor: Love and Thunder The highly awaited superhero film Thor: Love and Thunder will hit theatres in India on Thursday, July 7th. The film has Chris Hemsworth reprising his role as Thor while Christian Bale joins the MCU as Gorr the God Butcher, the main antagonist of the film. The film will also see the reunion between Thor and his ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, played by Natalie Portman, who will be seen in a new avatar as the Mighty Thor. Well that's the Sizzling news for today on OTTplay , until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out, Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Arya Harikumar

Jul 4, 20225 min

S1 Ep 102Julia Roberts and George Clooney to star in a new rom-com

Sizzling Samachar of the day - 30th June 2022 From Kate Winslet to Julia Roberts, Rashida Jones to Cameron Diaz, and more stories This is Sizzling Samachar on OTTplay, I'm your host Nikhil. News first up. HBO announces new drama starring Kate Winslet British actress Kate Winslet is set to star in a new HBO Original drama a year after the hit series The Mare of Eastown. The new series titled Trust will be a limited series and is based on the best-selling novel by Hernan Diaz. Winslet will serve as executive producer alongside Diaz and the story revolves around Diaz’s life and how his memoir ghostwriter attempted to rewrite parts of Diaz’s life without his knowledge. Julia Roberts and George Clooney to star in a new rom-com Stars of the hit film Ocean’s Eleven, Julia Roberts and Geor,ge Clooney, are set to reunite for a new film. Titled Ticket to Paradise, the rom-com is directed by Ol Parker and written by Daniel Pipski. The plot revolves around a couple, played by Clooney and Roberts, who believe that their daughter is at the risk of damaging her career by getting prematurely engaged to a man. Rashida Jones and Will McCormack sign overall deal with Lionsgate Television Actor and filmmaker Rashida Jones and her producing partner Will McCormack have signed a new first-look deal with Lionsgate Television. Their production company Le Train Train will provide content for scripted programming for several platforms. Their first venture will be of Lovesick, an adaptation of a British romantic comedy of the same name. The story of Lovesick revolves around a man's attempts to contact all of his previous sexual partners after he is informed that he has an STI. Mr. and Mrs. Smith's reboot Series adds new cast members The Batman, There Will be Blood, and Prisoners star Paul Dano has been added to the cast of the upcoming reboot series of the hit 2005 film Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Dano has been cast alongside Michaela Coel and John Turturro in undisclosed roles. Donald Glover and Maya Erskine will play the lead roles in the Amazon Prime series; they will take over the roles essayed by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in the original film. Cameron Diaz to return to acting Cameron Diaz will come out of retirement to star in the Netflix film, Back in Action. The Charlie’s Angels actress who officially retired from her acting career in 2018 will make a comeback starring opposite Jamie Foxx. The Netflix film will be an action-comedy with further details about the film kept under wraps. Jennifer Connelly and Ben Whishaw to star in new dark comedy Hollywood star Jennifer Connelly, who recently starred in the global box-office hit Top Gun: Maverick is set to star in a new dark comedy film. She will star alongside Ben Winshaw in the film directed by Alice Englert. Titled, Bad Behaviour, the film features a supporting cast of Ana Scotney, Dasha Nekrasova, Marlon Williams, and Karan Gill. Well, that's the Sizzling Samachar for today, until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Ryan Gomez

Jun 30, 20224 min

S1 Ep 100Bruce Willis’ Wrong Place to hit theatres in July

From David Oyelowo to Bruce Willis, from Emma Roberts to Suresh Gopi, and more stories.

Jun 28, 20224 min

S1 Ep 99First look poster of Pathaan released

From Shah Rukh Khan to Ayushmann Khurrana, from Stranger Things to Samrat Prithviraj, and more stories

Jun 27, 20225 min

S1 Ep 97Boney and Janhvi Kapoor to share screen for the first time

From Nicole Kidman to Ajay Devgn, from Nivin Pauly to Janhvi Kapoor, and more stories.

Jun 23, 20224 min

S1 Ep 96Florence Pugh to star in series adaptation of East of Eden

Sizzling Samachar of the day - 22nd June 2022 From Léa Seydoux to KJ Apa, from Zoe Kravitz to Ranbir Kapoor, and more stories This is Sizzling Samachar on OTTplay, I'm your host Nikhil. Let's look at News first from Hollywood. Léa Seydoux joins Dune: Part Two Spectre and Blue Is the Warmest Color actress Léa Seydoux has been added to the star-studded cast of Dune: Part Two. Seydoux will essay the role of Lady Margot in the sequel to the award-winning film Dune. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the second installment will see Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, and Josh Brolin reprising their characters. Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken, and Austin Butler are also part of the cast. KJ Apa to headline One Fast Move Riverdale actor KJ Apa is set to headline a new motorcycle racing film titled, One Fast Move. Directed by actor-director Kelly Blatz, the film will commence production in Atlanta later this month. One Fast Move is centered on a soldier, played by Apa, who tries to help his estranged father pursue his dream of becoming a professional motorcycle racer. American Horror Stories season 2 to premiere next month American Horror Stories, the anthology spin-off of the award-winning series American Horror Story, is returning with a second season on July 21. Created by acclaimed television writer and director Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, each episode of the series features a different horror story. Jacob Vargas joins Disney+ series National Treasure Upcoming Disney+ series National Treasure has added Sons of Anarchy and Mayans MC actor Jacob Vargas to its cast. Vargas, who will appear in a recurring role, will play Rafael, a treasure-obsessed and good-humored man. Based on the 2004 film National Treasure and its sequel National Treasure: Book of Secrets, the series stars Lisette Alexis in the lead. Florence Pugh to star in series adaptation of East of Eden Midsommar and Little Women star Florence Pugh will star in and co-produce the series adaptation of Josh Steinbeck's novel East of Eden. Acclaimed actress and screenwriter Zoe Kazan is writing and executive producing the Netflix series. Interestingly, Kasan’s grandfather Elia Kazan directed the movie adaptation of the novel in 1955. Zoe Kravitz to play the lead in heist thriller Zoe Kravitz, who was most recently seen in Matt Reeves’ The Batman, is set to play the lead in Warner Bros’ heist thriller titled, The Sundance Kid Might Have Some Regrets. Kravitz will also produce the film along with Matt Jackson of Jackson Pictures. The film is based on a short story of the same name by Leyna Krow. Shamshera makers release teaser The teaser of the highly anticipated Bollywood film Shamshera gives a glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor’s character who is described as the savior of his tribe. Sanjay Dutt also plays a pivotal role in the film which is slated to release on July 22. Directed by Karan Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra, the period action film also features Vaani Kapoor, Ashutosh Rana, Saurabh Shukla, Ronit Roy, and Tridha Choudhury, among others. The trailer of the film will be released this Friday. That's the Sizzling news for today on OTTplay until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Arya Harikumar

Jun 22, 20224 min

S1 Ep 53Rowan Atkinson Set To Make OTT Debut

Sizzling Samachar of the day - 18th April 2022 Welcome to Sizzling Samachar of the day on OTTplay, i'm your host Nikhil News first up, KJ Apa and Isabel May cast in DC’s Wonder Twins Riverdale star, KJ Apa, and 1883 actress, Isabel May, have been cast to play the lead roles in DC’s Wonder Twins. The movie will be based on the alien siblings Zan and Jayna who first appeared in the 1970 Hannah-Barbara cartoon The All-New SuperFriends Hour. The film will be written and directed by Adam Sztykiel, the screenwriter for Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s upcoming DC anti-hero film, Black Adam. Jon Batiste to make acting debut Grammy-award winning musician Jon Batiste is set to make his feature film debut as an actor in the upcoming film, The Color Purple. He will be joined by Fantasia Barrino, Colman Domingo, and Taraji P. Henson, and the film will be produced by Warner Brothers. It is based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, which was adapted into a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. Zoya Akhtar's The Archies begins production Zoya Akhtar's highly anticipated film, The Archies, starring Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Agastya Nanda, has begun production. The film is an Indian adaptation of the Archie Comics. Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan's grandson, Nanda, will play the lead role of Archie, Boney Kapoor and Sridevi’s daughter, Khushi, will essay the role of Betty, while Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan's daughter, Suhana, will portray the role of Veronica. The film is set to release on Netflix. Dev Patel directorial Monkey Man’s patchwork shoot in India Dev Patel, who was last seen in Hotel Mumbai, is making his directorial debut with Monkey Man. As per reports, the cast and crew of the film are in India to complete the film’s patchwork shoot. The film is an action thriller set in India and stars Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Sikandar Kher in important roles. The rights to the film have been acquired by Netflix. Rowan Atkinson set to make OTT debut Rowan Atkinson, who is best known for his role as Mr Bean, will make his OTT debut with Man Vs Bee. The series, created by Atkinson and Will Davies, will be released on Netflix on 24 June. In the series, Atkinson indulges in a battle with a bee while he housesits a mansion. Robbie Amell and Meng'er Zhang roped in for third season of The Witcher The Witcher has added Upload star Robbie Amell and Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings actor Meng’er Zhang to its cast for the third season of the show. Amell plays a fighter named Gallatin, while Zhang is a human adopted by the dryads of Brokilon Forest, Milva. The first two seasons of The Witcher, starring Henry Cavil, Freya Allan, Anya Chalotra, and Joey Batey, are available to stream on Netflix. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling samachar from the world of movies and entertainment, until the next episode it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Ryan Gomez

Apr 18, 20224 min

S1 Ep 42House of the Dragon announces release date

Welcome to Sizzling Samachar of the day on OTTplay, i'm your host Nikhil Sizzling samachar first up, Evil season 3 announces release date The popular horror series Evil is returning for a third season. The new season will premiere on the 12th of June this year. The series, dubbed as the modern-day horror version of The X-Files, stars Luke Cage actor Mike Colter in the lead along with Katja Herbers. The series also stars Michael Emerson, Kurt Fuller, Brooklyn Shuck, and Aasif Mandvi. eBruce Willis retires after aphasia diagnosis Legendary Hollywood star, Bruce Willis, known for hits such as The Sixth Sense, and the Die Hard franchise has announced his retirement from acting. The shock news comes after his aphasia diagnosis, a language disorder affecting his ability to communicate. The news was announced in a joint statement by his family. ABC renews The Good Doctor and The Rookie Popular ABC shows The Good Doctor and The Rookie have been renewed for new seasons. The Good Doctor starring Freddie Highmore will return for a sixth season while The Rookie starring Nathan Fillion will return for a fifth season. India Amarteifio joins cast of Bridgerton prequel Shonda Rhimes’ new series, a spinoff to the popular Netflix series Bridgerton, has added India Amarteifio as its lead. The Line of Duty star Amarteifio will play the lead as a younger version of the monarch Queen Charlotte. Golda Rosheuvel, who essays the character in Bridgeton will reprise her role in the spinoff series. Paul Herman dies at 76 Paul Herman, the star of iconic TV shows such as The Sopranos and Entourage, as well Martin Scorcese’s acclaimed Netflix film, The Irishman has passed away at the age of 76. The tragic news was confirmed by his representative T Keaton-Woods. Jemima Kirke and Nico Tortorella join the cast of a new Apple TV+ crime thriller City On Fire, a new Apple TV+ crime-thriller series has added Jemima Kirke and Nico Tortorella to its cast. They will be joined by Chase Sui Wonders, Wyatt Oleff, Ashley Zuckerman, Xavier Clyde, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will also essay important roles. The story revolves around a murder of an NYU student at Central Park in the year 2003 on America’s Independence Day, the Fourth of July. Ella Purnell cast as the lead of the Fallout TV series The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the popular post-apocalyptic RPG games from the Fallout franchise has added Ella Purnell in its lead role. The Yellowjackets, Arcane, and Army of the Dead star, Purnell, will join Walter Goggins for the TV series produced by Amazon Studios. House of the Dragon announces release dateHouse of the Dragon, the prequel series to Game of Thrones, has announced that the first episode will premiere on the 21st of August. The story is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and will focus on the Targaryen dynasty, with Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, and Matt Smith playing pivotal roles. Miguel Sapochnik, the popular director of some of the biggest episodes of Game of Thrones such as ‘Hardhome ', ‘Battle of the Bastards’, and ‘The Winds of Winter’, serves as showrunner along with Ryan Condal. Well that's the Sizzling samachar from the world of movies and entertainment for today, until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Apr 1, 20224 min

S1 Ep 4130th March 2022: Jennifer Lopez to produce Prime Video series Backwards In Heels

Welcome to Sizzling samachar of the day on OTTplay, I'm your host Nikhil News first up, Sharon Stone joins cast of DC’s Blue Beetle Legendary Hollywood actress, Sharon Stone, has joined the cast of DC’s Blue Beetle as the film’s villain. Mayans M.C actor Raoul Max Trujillo has also joined the cast of the superhero film, while Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña will play the lead as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle. Sharon Stone will play the role of Victoria Kord, a new villain created for the film. While there is limited information regarding the film directed by Angel Manuel Soto, Stone’s character, Kord, is a reference to the first Blue Beetle from the comics, Ted Kord - hinting that Victoria Kord might be a vengeful relative of the former superhero Ted Kord/Blue Beetle.Victoria Pedretti to play the lead in Hulu drama series Saint X Victoria Pedretti, the star of hit TV shows such as The Haunting of Bly Manor and You, will play the lead in the upcoming Hulu drama series, Saint X. Based on Alexis Schaitkin’s novel, the story revolves around a woman investigating the unsolved death of her sister who was on a tropical vacation. Mudbound director Dee Rees will direct the eight-episode series while Leila Gerstein has joined as lead writer. Gina Rodriguez joins comedy series Not Dead Yet Jane the Virgin star Gina Rodriguez will play the lead in the upcoming ABC comedy series Not Dead Yet. The series is helmed by This is Us writers Casey Johnson and David Windsor, and the plot revolves around Rodriguez’s character, Nell Stevens, who decides to restart her life after a painful breakup. She reluctantly returns to work as an obituary writer but soon discovers that her new career path was just the right antidote to move her life forward. Joel Edgerton to play the lead in Apple TV+ series Dark Matter Acclaimed Hollywood star, known for films such as Warrior, Black Mass, The Great Gatsby, and The King, will play the lead in the upcoming Apple TV+ series Dark Matter. The nine-episode series is based on Blake Couch’s book of the same name., who will also serve as showrunner for the series. Edgerton will essay the role of Jason Dessen, a physicist who is taken to an alternate reality of his life. Edgerton will also appear in the upcoming Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, alongside Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen. The series will premiere on Disney+ on the 25th of May. Bianca Kajlich joins Supernatural prequel The Winchesters The highly anticipated prequel series to CW’s Supernatural titled The Winchesters has added Bianca Kajlich to the cast as Millie Winchester, mother of John Winchester, and grandmother to Supernatural protagonists Dean and Sam Winchester. The prequel series will focus on younger versions of Mary and John Winchester, played by Meg Donnelly and Drake Rodger. Samantha Smith and Jeffery Dean Morgan played the older version of the characters in Supernatural. While Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki will not be returning as the monster-hunting brothers, Dean and Sam, Ackles will serve as narrator and executive producer. Jennifer Lopez to produce Prime Video series Backwards In HeelsLegendary singer and actor, Jennifer Lopez, will produce a new TV series for Amazon Prime Video titled, Backwards In Heels. The series will focus on the legendary Barbizon Hotel in Upper East Side Manhattan and it is set in post-World War II New York City. Barbizon Hotel became popular for offering safe housing for young professional women in the mid-twentieth century. Well that's the Sizzling news from the world of movies and entertainment, until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Mar 30, 20225 min

S1 Ep 4029th March 2022: Ayan Mukerji film Brahmastra wraps production after 5 years

Gotham Knights cast Anna Lore as Batman prodigy Stephenie Brown The upcoming CW TV series by Gotham Knights have added All American alum Anna Lore to its cast. She will play the role of Batman prodigy Stephanie Brown, who has donned the cowl of Batgirl in the comics after Barabara Gordon and would eventually become the superhero known as Spoiler. She will join an ensemble that already features Olivia Rose Keegan, Oscar Morgan, Navia Robinson, Tyler DiChiar, Fallon Smythe , and Misha Collins. Will Smith apologises to Chris RockWill Smith apologised to Chris Rock in an Instagram post after he infamously slapped Rock for a joke about Smith’s wife Jada on live television during the Oscars. Will Smith had initially omitted an apology to Rock in his Oscar acceptance speech but has since written a detailed apology on social media after significant backlash. Disney+ original series Sam – a Saxon announces cast The upcoming Disney+ Originals series Sam – a Saxon has added Malick Bauer in the lead. The story is about East Germany’s first black police officer, Samuel Meffire, and will be set in 80s East Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Deutschland 89 creators will helm the project for Disney+ Only Murders in the Building returning for season 2 on June 28 Hulu’s surprise hit of 2021, Only Murders in the Building is returning for a second season on the 28th of June this year. The new trailer for the show features the possibility of a return to Arconia. The crime comedy series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in lead roles, and it is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar. Iconic British comedy The Full Monty returning after 25 years Nearly 25 years after The Full Monty hit theatres, the hit British comedy about unemployed steelworkers turned strippers is returning as a TV series. The original cast will reprise their roles in the eight-episode series. Written by Oscar-winner Simon Beaufoy, the series stars Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Lesley Sharp, Hugo Speer, Paul Barber, Steve Huison, Winn Snape, and Tom Wilkinson. Ayan Mukerji film Brahmastra wraps production after 5 years The Ayan Mukerji film, Brahmastra, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt has finally wrapped production after five years. The shoot was wrapped up in Varanasi and the director shared the update on social media. Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni also star in supporting roles with a special cameo by Shah Rukh Khan. The film is expected to be the first of a planned trilogy of films. New Jeethu Joseph-Mohanlal film wraps production Drsihyam director Jeethu Joseph has teamed up with Mohanlal for a new film titled 12th Man. The mystery thriller, written by KR Krishna Kumar, has wrapped production and is set for an OTT release. Mohanlal stars in the lead with supporting characters played by Unni Mukundan, Rahul Madhav, Saiju Kurup, Anusree, Priyanka Nair, Sshivada, Anu Sithara, G Chandunath and Anu Mohan. KR Krishna Kumar and Jeethu Joseph will team up for another film this year, titled Kooman starring Asif Ali. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day from the world of movies and entertainment, until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Mar 29, 20224 min

S1 Ep 3825th March 2022: Netflix announces new thriller inspired by real events

Welcome to Sizzling samachar of the day on OTTplay, I'm your host Nikhil News first up,Netflix announces new thriller inspired by real events Streaming giant Netflix has announced a new thriller film titled Silverton Siege. The film is based on real events that transpired in South Africa in 1980. The story will focus on the freedom struggle of the subjugated black community against the state machinery in apartheid South Africa. The film will be released on April 27. Aziz Ansari's directorial debut film adds Seth Rogen to its cast Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut titled, Being Mortal, has added Seth Rogen to its cast. The film also stars Bill Murray and Ansari himself. The film is an adaptation of the non-fiction book by Atul Gawande titled, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, and it follows the life of the author as a surgeon. Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming gangster series, Tulsa King, adds new cast members Acclaimed filmmaker and showrunner Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming series, Tulsa King, has added new members to its cast. The crime-drama series stars Sylvester Stallone in the lead and is joined by Max Casella, Domenick Lombardozzi, Jay Will, and Vincent Piazza, The new series will follow the life of a gangster named Dwight Manfredi. Eighth instalment of Mission: Impossible begins filming The untitled eighth film of Tom Cruise’s hit action film franchise, Mission: Impossible, has begun filming. The seventh film is still in post-production and has had its budget increased to $290 million. The back-to-back production of both films was delayed over the last few years due to the pandemic. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the seventh film is expected to be released this year while the eighth could hit theaters in 2023. Kevin Bacon series City on Hill announces release date Showtime’s crime drama series, City on a Hill, starring Kevin Bacon and Aldis Hodge, will return for a third season this year on the 10th of July. The series is set in early 90s Boston and follows the unlikely partnership between Bacon’s character, Jackie Rohr, a former corrupt FBI agent and Hodge’s character, Decourcy Ward the honest Assistant District Attorney, as they investigate the corruption in the city. Matt Reeves releases deleted Joker scene from The Batman The Batman director Matt Reeves has released unseen footage from the film on social media. The scene features an interaction between Robert Pattinson's titular hero and Barry Keoghan’s Joker. Keoghan’s Joker was only teased in the film and never officially confirmed. The deleted scene all but confirms it and features a facially disfigured Joker, similar to Cameron Monaghan’s portrayal of the character in the TV series Gotham. Andhra Pradesh theater sets up barbed wires next to the screen The highly anticipated release of SS Rajamouli's film RRR, starring NTR Jr. and Ram Charan, have prompted unique security measures by theater owners. After a screen was damaged by over-enthused film fans during the screening of Pushpa, a theater in Andhra Pradesh has set up barbed wires next to the screen. Well that's the news for today from the world of movies and entertainment. Until the next episode it's your host Nikhil signing off. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se pooch

Mar 25, 20224 min

S1 Ep 3724th March 2022: Riverdale renewed for seventh season

Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day, I'm your host Nikhil Sizzling news first up, Red Notice director Rawson Marshall Thurber to helm live-action adaptation of Voltron The live-action adaptation of the popular anime series Voltron is in the works. Red Notice director Rawson Marshall Thurber has been attached to the project. Major studios such as Warner Brothers, Universal, and Amazon, are among those involved in a bidding war to acquire the rights for the film. Netflix animated film I, Chihuahua starring Gabriel Iglesias in the works at Netflix Popular stand-up comedian, Gabriel Iglesias, is set to star and produce a Netflix animated film titled I, Chihuahua. The film will be directed by Jorge Gutiérrez and the plot revolves around Chacho, a masked Luchador Chihuahua who must compete in a fighting tournament against international animal Luchadores. Netflix announces new true-crime docuseries on Jimmy Savile Netflix has announced a true-crime docuseries about the infamous, Jimmy Savile, who was alleged to have sexually abused hundreds of men, women, and children in his lifetime. The series will focus on his life as a popular BBC TV personality, his knighthood, and his predatory behavior for more than half a century. The series is titled Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story and will premiere on Netflix on the 6th of April. Misha Collins cast of upcoming series Gotham Knights as Harvey ‘Two Face’ Dent CW’s upcoming series Gotham Knights has added Supernatural star Misha Collins as the famous Batman villain Harvey ‘Two Face’ Dent. The character was previously essayed in live-action by Aaron Eckhart in the critically acclaimed Christopher Nolan film The Dark Knight. The series will focus on younger heroes in Gotham City fighting crime. It is unclear whether a version of the caped crusader himself, Batman, would make an appearance in the series. Riverdale renewed for seventh season Popular Netflix and CW TV series Riverdale has been renewed for a seventh season. The dark and unique take on the famous Archie comics has not always been well received by critics but continues to be popular to certain demographics, as evident by its renewal. The new season will likely explore elements of horror and fantasy. Soorarai Pottru to remade in Hindi Hit Tamil film, Soorarai Pottru, starring Suriya and Aparna Balamurali, loosely based on the life of GR Gopinath, the founder of Air Deccan, is set to be remade into a Bollywood film. Radhika Madan has reportedly joined the cast of the remake along with Akshay Kumar. Abundantia Entertainment has acquired the rights for the remake. Well that's the news from the world of movies and entertainment for today's episode, until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Mar 24, 20224 min

S1 Ep 3421st March 2022: OTT release of 83 moves ahead after Bombay High Court rejects plea to stay

Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day, I'm your host Nikhil Sizzling Samachar first up, New true crime docuseries being developed by Hulu Captive Audience, a new docuseries by Jessica Dimmock, is being developed by Hulu. It focuses on Steven Stayner. who was kidnapped as a child only to miraculously return seven years later. His children Ashley and Steven Jr. narrate how their father tragically passed away in an accident when they were young and how the media attention has affected their family. The series will also offer in-depth interviews with several others including journalists and filmmakers, and it will premiere on April 22 this year. Adina Porter and Clark Backo joins cast of Apple TV+ series The Changeling The upcoming drama series, The Changeling, starring LaKeith Stanfield in the lead has added new members to its cast. Stanfield, who is also the executive producer, will be joined by Adina Porter and Clark Backo. Kelly Marcel will helm the project as showrunner, and it is described as a fantasy horror series based on the novel by Victor LaValle. Tamil film Valimai announces OTT releases date Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar’s major release, Valimai, has announced its OTT release date. Directed by H Vinod, the film endured several delays over the past couple of years but finally hit theaters on February 25 earlier this year. The film will now be released on OTT this week on the 25th of March on Zee5. It also stars Huma Qureshi, Kartikeya, Achyuth Kumar, Sumithra, Raj Ayyappa, and Pugazh, in supporting roles, and is produced by Boney Kapoor. OTT release of 83 moves ahead after Bombay High Court rejects plea to stay The hit Ranveer Singh film, 83, featuring the famous Indian cricket team that won the World Cup in 1983 has released on Disney+ Hotstar and Netflix after the Bombay High Court rejected the plea to stay the film's OTT release. Mad Man Film Ventures filed a plea against Reliance Entertainment Studio and others with regard to the exploitation of satellite and digital media rights by Netflix and Star India. Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap applauds new Malayalam film Pada Acclaimed Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap has waxed lyrical about the new Malayalam film, Pada, directed by Kamal KM. Kashyap has likened the film to the iconic 1975 film, Dog Day Afternoon, starring Al Pacino. Pada features a star-studded ensemble of Kunchacko Boban, Vinayakan, Joju George, Dileesh Pothan, Shine Tom Chacko, Indrans, Jagadish, and Kani Kusruti. Daredevil reboot reportedly in the works at Disney +Disney+ recently reacquired the streaming rights of hit TV series Daredevil as well as the other Marvel series such as Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Punisher, Iron Fist, and The Defenders from Netflix. A recent report suggests that Disney+ would consider rebooting Daredevil with the original cast of Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Elden Henson, and Deborah Ann Woll. Considering both Cox’s Matt Murdoch/Daredevil and D'Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk/Kingpin both appeared in recent Marvel Cinematic Universe/Disney productions such as Spider-Man: No Way Home and Hawkeye respectively, a reboot could well and truly be on the cards. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling samachar of the day from the world of movies and entertainment, until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil Signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Mar 21, 20224 min

S1 Ep 3216th March 2022: Asif Ali to play lead in Innale Vare

Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day, I'm your host Nikhil Samachar first up, Netflix announces new Dr. Seuss sets for for Preschool Slate Netflix has announced that they are extending their partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises for five new animated shows and specials for preschool. Horton Hears a Who, Wacky Wednesday, The Sneetches, and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish are among the works to be adapted based on Dr. Seuss children's stories. Netflix National Parks Docuseries to be narrated by former US President Barack Obama Former US President Barack Obama is set to narrate a docuseries for Netflix titled, Our Great National Parks. The series will explore some of the most popular national parks in the US, Chile, Indonesia, and Kenya. The docu series will debut on April 13 on Netflix. Upcoming adult comedy film Strays adds Isla Fisher to its cast Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar director Josh Greenbaum’s upcoming film Strays has added Hollywood star Isla Fisher to its cast. The adult comedy featuring talking dogs has already cast Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, and Randall Park in lead roles. The film is set to be a live-action/CGI hybrid and the story will focus on an abandoned dog who befriends a stray. Oppenheimer adds Vikings Gustaf Skarsgard to its cast Chrisopher Nolan’s upcoming potential blockbuster, Oppenheimer, has added yet another high profile actor to its ever-growing ensemble. Star of the hit period drama TV series Vikings, Gustaf Skarsgard, has joined the star studded cast of the biopic on J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is regarded as the brains behind the invention of the atom bomb. Set for a 2023 release, the cast includes Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr, Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, Josh Hartnett, Dane DeHaan, Jack Quaid, Alden Ehrenreich, Kenneth Branagh, David Dastmalchian, and Jason Clarke. Film Exhibitor’s United Organization of Kerala bans all future Dulquer Salmaan films Malayalam film star Dulquer Salmaan has been sanctioned by the Film Exhibitor’s United Organisation of Kerala. The organization has banned any future theatrical releases featuring or produced by the actor. It is in retaliation to what they believe as a breach of contract, when it was decided that Salmaan’s upcoming film, Salute, directed by Roashan Andrrews, will be released on OTT platforms. Asif Ali to play lead in Innale Vare Director Jis Joy’s upcoming Malayalam film, Innale Vare, has added Asif Ali to its cast. The Malayalam star will play the role of movie star in the film. Antony Varghese and Nimisha Sajayan will play supporting roles, and the film is set to be a thriller - a departure from Jis Joy’s signature genre of family-comedies. Well that's the Sizzling news for the day from the world of movies and entertainment, until the next podcast, it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Mar 16, 20224 min

S1 Ep 3115th March 2022: Anjali Bhimani joins cast of upcoming Marvel TV show, Ms. Marvel

Welcome to Sizzling samachar of the day on OTTplay , I'm your host NIkhil News first up, Olivia Colman and Florence Pugh joins Puss in Boots 2 The sequel to the Shrek spinoff, Puss in Boots, has added Olivia Colman and Florence Pugh to its cast. Titled, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, the film is directed by Joel Crawford, and the animated film will feature Antonio Banderas reprising his role as the titular character with Salma Hayek also returning as Kitty. The film is set to release on the 23rd of September this year. Anjali Bhimani joins cast of upcoming Marvel TV show, Ms. Marvel Runaways star Anjali Bhimani has joined the cast of the upcoming Disney+ original series Ms Marvel. Bhimani, also popular for voicing characters in hit video games such as Overwatch and Apex Legends, will join Iman Vellani in the series - Vellani plays the titular character Kamala Khan aka Ms Marvel. The series is set for February 17, 2023 release with Bisha K. Ali helming the project as showrunner, and is joined by Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and Meera Menon as directors. Sonic the Hedgehog star Jim Carrey involved in creative for upcoming comic series Veteran Hollywood star Jim Carrey who essayed the role of Dr. Robotnik: in the Sonic the Hedgehog based on the hit video game franchise has been credited with contributing to the spin-off comic series based on Dr. Robotnik. The sequel film titled Sonic The Hedgehog 2, starring Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, and Carrey will release on April 8 this year. Abbott Elementary renewed for a second season ABC’s hit comedy series Abbott Elementary has been renewed for a second season at ABC. Created by Quinta Brunson, the series stars Brunson herself as the lead with Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph in supporting roles, The series is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar in India. Top Gun: Maverick starring Tom Cruise to premier at Cannes The highly anticipated sequel to the 1986 action blockbuster, Tom Gun, starring Tom Cruise is set to premiere at Cannes this year. Titled, Top Gun: Maverick, the film is set to release on May 27. The film stars Tom Cruise in the lead, reprising his role as the ace pilot Maverick, with Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Jon Hamm, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer, returning as Iceman, with Joseph Kosinski as director. Catherine Zeta-Jones joins original series 'National Treasure' National Treasure, the spin-off TV series of the popular films of the same name, has added Academy and Tony-award winning actress Catherine-Zeta Jones to its cast. She will play the role of a billionaire treasure hunter named Billie, who is relentless in her pursuit of a lost Pan-American treasure. The series stars Lisette Alexis in the lead as a young treasure hunter named Jess. The series is set to premiere globally on Disney+ with no official confirmation on a release date. There is also no information whether Nicolas Cage, star of the original films, will make an appearance. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day , until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing off. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Mar 15, 20224 min

S1 Ep 2910th March 2022: Warner Bros shuffles release dates for 2022 including major DC films

Warner Bros shuffles release dates for 2022 including major DC films Warner Bros has announced that it is changing the release dates of all its major releases for 2022 and beyond. The highly-anticipated DC film The Flash is pushed to June 23, 2023. Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam will now release on October 21, 2022, and DC Super-Pets is pushed to July 2022. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel to Jason Momoa’s 2018 film, Aquaman, directed by James is also pushed back for a March 17, 2023, release. However, Shazam 2: Fury of the Gods has been moved forward for a Dec 16, 2022 release window Apple TV+ announces new documentary on British Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton A documentary on the most decorated Formula One driver in history, Sir Lewis Hamilton, is in the works at Apple TV+. Directed by Matt Kay, the documentary will feature the seven-time world champion’s life both on and off the track. Abhishek Bachchan looks likely to replace Shah Rukh Khan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next filmIt is being reported that Abhishek Bachchan may have been added to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's next project. Shah Rukh had allegedly been offered the part after Irrfan Khan’s tragic passing. However, Abhishek Bachchan is in pole position to play the role of the legendary poet Sahir Ludhianvi. In fact, his father, Amitabh Bachchan, had previously played the role of a fictionalized version of Sahir Ludhianvi in the 1976 film Kabhi Kabhie. Upcoming TV series Gotham Knights cast its lead actors CW’s latest DC TV series, Gotham Knights, has added Oscar Morgan, Olivia Rose Keegan, and Navia Robinson to its cast. The series will be based on the DC comic characters and will focus on Batman’s proteges in Gotham City. The announcement has coincided with the Gotham Knights video game release date reveal of October 25 this year. While the game will feature Batman’s most popular allies Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood, the TV series will feature lesser-known DC characters such as Harper Row, Carrie Kelly, and others Oscar-Nominated Short ‘The Queen of Basketball adds Steph Curry and Shaquille O’Neal as executive producers Basketball legends Stephen Curry and Shaquille O’Neal have been added as executive producers to the Academy Award-nominated short The Queen of Basketball. The critically acclaimed documentary short focuses on the iconic women’s basketball player Lusia ‘Lucy’ Harris, who passed away in January. Malayalam legend Mohanlal’s film Monster is heading for an OTT release. Veteran Malayalam actor Mohanlal looks likely to have his next Malayalam film, titled Monster, released on OTT platforms. While his film Aaraattu will release on Amazon Prime Video on March 20, no official confirmation has been given whether the Vysakh-directed film Monster is also heading to OTT. If early reports are accurate the film starring Lakshmi Manchu, Honey Rose, and Sudev Nair will release on Disney+ Hotstar. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar for today's episode, until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Mar 10, 20224 min

S1 Ep 267th March 2022: Will Smith to return in I am Legend sequel

Keanu Reeves to play Batman in comedy film DC League of Super-Pets The latest trailer for the upcoming animated comedy film DC League of Super-Pets has revealed that Keanu Reeves has been added to the cast as the dark knight, Batman. He will join an ensemble that already boasts Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson as Krypto the Superdog, Kevin Hart as Ace the Bat-Hound, John Krasinski as Superman, and also features Marc Maron, Kate McKinnon, Thomas Middleditch, Ben Schwartz, and Jameela Jamil. The film will hit theaters on May 20th. Will Smith to return in I am Legend sequel A sequel to the hit 2007 post-apocalyptic zombie film, I am Legend is in the works at Warner Bros. The sequel will also feature Creed and Black Panther star Michael B Jordan. Akiva Goldsman has been roped in to write the script for the film. Nayanthara, Jayam Ravi, to reunite for Ahmed’s psychological thriller Actor Jayam Ravi is set to collaborate with director Ahmed for an upcoming psychological thriller with Nayanthara set to play the lead in the film. Ahmed and Ravi are currently working on the action spy film Jana Gana Mana. Milo Ventimiglia, star of This is Us, set to play the lead in The Company You Keep ABC’s upcoming drama has added This is Us star Milo Ventimiglia as its lead. The series titled The Company You Keep is based on the Korean format My Fellow Citizens. The series is a romantic spy drama with plenty of twists and turns. Apple TV+ comedy series Acapulco revered for a second season The TV series, Acapulco, starring Eugenio Derbez and Enrique Arrizon has been renewed for season two at Apple TV+. The bilingual comedy is set in two timelines, the present day and the mid-80s, focusing on Máximo Gallardo. Marvel Secret Invasion set photos reveal Dermot Mulroney’s character The upcoming Disney+ original Marvel TV series, Secret Invasion, appears to have cast the MCU’s US President. Set photos from the TV series have revealed that Dermot Mulroney will play the role of the Commander in Chief of the United States. The series will feature Samuel L Jackson, Cobie Smulders, and Ben Mendelsohn reprising their roles from other MCU films and the series will premiere later this year on Disney+ globally and on Disney+ Hotstar in India. Well that's the Sizzling news from the world of movies and entertainment for today. Until the next podcast this is your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Mar 7, 20224 min

S1 Ep 253rd March 2022: Shanaya Kapoor joins the cast of Bedhadak

Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day, I'm your host Nikhil Sizzling news first up, Florence Pugh, Julia Garner, and Emma Laird to play Madonna in a biopic on the singer The casting for the upcoming biopic on the ‘Queen of Pop’, Madonna, is touted as the most intense and thorough auditioning process in recent years. It includes an 11-hour choreography session where the actresses auditioning must showcase their talent. Award-winning actresses Florence Pugh and Julia Garner still remain in contention, while relative newcomers Alexa Demie and Emma Laird are being considered along with a few other notable names. John DiMaggio agrees to return for Futurama revival After protracted and slightly controversial negotiations, voice actor John DiMaggio has agreed to return to the Hulu revival of the hit animated series Futurama. DiMaggio who voices Bender will be joined by Katy Segal, Billy West, Lauren Tom, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche, David Herman, and Phil LaMarr. Shanaya Kapoor joins the cast of Bedhadak Daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor, Shanaya, will make her feature film debut in the upcoming film Bedhadak. She recently featured in the Netflix reality show Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives and served as assistant director in Jhanvi Kapoor’s Gunjan Saxena. Shanaya Kapoor will play the role of Nimrit, and the news was announced by producer Karan Johar on social media. The film has added Shashank Khaitan as director. Apple TV+ mystery comedy series, The Afterparty, renewed for a second season Chris Miller’s, The Afterparty, has been renewed for a second season. The news comes just days before the season finale for the first season releases on Apple TV+ on 4th March. The series stars Tiffany Haddish in the lead with Sam Richardson, Ben Schwartz, Zoë Chao, Ilana Glazer, Ike Barinholtz, and Jamie Demetriou essaying supporting roles. The first season revolved around the murder of a singer during a house party. Cobra Kai star Courtney Henggeler joins the cast of George Clooney film The Boys In the Boat The Boys In the Boat, the upcoming film directed by George Clooney has added a new member to its ensemble. Courtney Henggeler, popular for her role as Amanda LaRusso in the hit TV series Cobra Kai has been cast alongside Joel Edgerton. The film is based on the true story of the University of Washington men's rowing team who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, and it will also focus on the rise of Nazi Germany. Euphoria star Javon Walton joins the third season of The Umbrella Academy The third season of Netflix’s popular sci-fi superhero series, The Umbrella Academy, has added Javon Walton to its cast. The 15-year old actor shot to fame for his portrayal of Ashtray in the popular HBO drama series Euphoria. The news comes just days after the shocking season 2 finale of Euphoria. The Umbrella Academy stars Aidan Gallagher, Elliot Page, Robert Sheehan, Tom Hopper, Emmy Raver-Lampman, David Castañeda, and Justin H. Min in lead roles. The series will drop on Netflix in 2022. Well, that's the Sizzling Samachar for today from the world of movies and entertainment until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing off. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Mar 3, 20224 min

S1 Ep 242nd March 2022: Netflix signs Lindsay Lohan for two films

Welcome to Sizzling samachar of the day on OTTplay, i'm your host Nikhil Sizzling news first up, Magot Robbie and Ryan Gosling joined by Ariana Greenblatt in live-action Barbie film The upcoming live-action adaptation of the popular children’s, Barbie, is being developed by Warner Bros. Ariana Greenblatt will join the ensemble which includes Margot Robbie as the titular character and Ryan Gosling Barbie’s boyfriend, Ken. The 2022 film is directed by Greta Gerwig and will also feature Simu Liu, America Ferrera, and Kate McKinnon. Jason Clarke joins Christopher Nolan’s ever-growing ensemble of Oppenheimer Christopher Nolan’s upcoming potential blockbuster, Oppenheimer, has added Jason Clarke to the impressive ensemble which already boasts star names such as Cillian Murphy, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr, Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, Josh Hartnett, Dane DeHaan, Jack Quaid, Alden Ehrenreich, Kenneth Branagh, and David Dastmalchian. Production has already begun for the ambitious project with the entire cast joining in New Mexico for filming. Peacock announces two new projects American streaming giant, Peacock, has announced two new projects, The Resort and The Missing. The Resort is a comedic thriller series starring How I Met Your Mother and Palm Springs actress Cristin Milioti. William Jackson Harper, popular for the comedy series The Good Place, will also play the lead alongside Milioti. Oscar and Emmy-award winning director, Barry Levinson, is set to collaborate with David E. Kelley for a new crime drama TV series for Peacock. The series titled, The Missing, is based on the novel The Missing File by Israeli author Dror A. Mishani. Ariana DeBose joins Spider-Man spinoff Kraven The Hunter Ariana DeBose, the West Side Story actress who recently won Screen Actors Guild Award, has joined the cast of Kraven The Hunter. The Spider-Man spinoff film based on the web-slinger's arch-nemesis, Kraven, will feature Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular antihero. Russell Crowe and Fred Hechinger will also feature in the film. Luke Kirby and Tiana Okoye joins the cast of upcoming Sony dramedy series, Panhandle The Marvelous Mrs Maisel actor Luke Kirby is set to feature alongside The Good Place star Tiana Okoye in an upcoming dramedy. The series titled, Panhandle, will be produced by Sony Television Studios. Created by Nicholas Stoller and Carla Kettner, the story will revolve around an eccentric man named Bell Prescott, an agoraphobic armchair detective, and traffic police officer Cammie Lord played by Okoye. Netflix signs Lindsay Lohan for two films Lindsay Lohan, the popular 2000s star who earned fame and notoriety after the turn of the millennium, is set to star in two films for Netflix. She will feature in the upcoming holiday rom-com Falling for Christmas which will release later this year. While details regarding the second film are yet to be revealed, Falling for Christmas is about an entitled hotel heiress who is involved in a skiing accident. Well that's the news from the world of movies and entertainment on OTTplay , until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho.

Mar 2, 20224 min

S1 Ep 2328th Feb 2022: Jayasurya to star in new movie, Writer by Shahi Kabir

Welcome to Sizzling Samachar of the day on OTTplay, i'm your host Nikhil News first up, Lyric Ross joins Marvel’s Ironheart series The upcoming Disney+ series, Ironheart, has added Lyric Ross to its cast. She will play the role of the titular character Riri Williams aka Ironheart’s best friend. Dominique Thorne plays the lead and she is joined by Anthony Ramos in the cast. The story revolves around Riri Williams who builds her own version of Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit - one that could rival or even surpass the original. Indiana Jones 5 wraps up production The much-awaited fifth installment of the iconic Indiana Jones films has finally wrapped up production after spending years in production limbo. Logan, Ford v Ferrari, and Walk the Line director, James Mangold, has taken over the reins as director from Steven Speilberg, who remains attached to the project as executive producer. Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Toby Jones, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Boyd Holbrook, Thomas Kretschmann, and Antonio Banderas will join Harrison Ford, who returns as the famed treasure hunter, Indiana Jones, Chucky season 2 set to release this year The spin-off to the hit horror franchise, Child’s Play, is set to return for a sophomore season this year. The first season featured the return of several stars from the franchise, including Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, Alex Vincent, Fiona Dourif, and Christine Elise. Nick Antosca will continue to serve as executive producer after the critical acclaim garnered by the first season. Dhaakad, starring Kangana Ranaut announces release date Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film, Dhaakad, will be released in four languages on the 27th of May. The theatrical release will have the film launched in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. The film will feature the outspoken actress in the lead in an action-packed thriller surrounding child trafficking and social injustices committed against women. Vishal's Veeramae Vaagai Soodum announces OTT release date Thu Pa Saravanan’s upcoming Tamil action film starring Vishal is set to release on Zee 5 on the 4th of March. The film also stars Dimple Hayathi as the female lead, and the story revolves around Vishal’s character seeking revenge against a powerful individual. Jayasuriya to star in Shahi Kabir’s new film titled, Writer Acclaimed writer Shahi Kabir, credited with critical hits such as Joseph and Nayattu, is returning with another project titled, Writer. Jayasuriya will play the lead in the film, and the policeman turned writer has not given away much about the film. Film about Steve McQueen’s Frank Bullitt being developed by Steven Speilberg. An original take on the Steve McQueen character, Frank Bullitt, from the 1968 film Bullitt is being produced at Warner Bros. Steven Speilberg has been attached to the project of the late Steve McQueen’s son, Chad, and granddaughter, Molly, to serve as producer. Kristie Macosko Krieger and Josh Singer, famous for writing Speilberg’s The Post have also joined the project. SAG Awards, Bgs wins for Squid Game and CODA Streaming giants Netflix and Apple TV+ dominated the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards with Netflix’s Squid Game and Apple TV+’s CODA, and Ted Lasso earning big wins. Will Smith, Jessica Chastain, Michael Keaton, and Kate Winslet bagged the top honours for acting. TV shows Hacks and Succession, and the Speilberg musical West Side Story also won major awards at the ceremony. Well that's the Sizzling news from the world of movies and entertainment for today on OTTplay , until the next podcast it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Feb 28, 20225 min

S1 Ep 2124th Feb 2022: Tom Brady to produce comedy film

Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling samachar of the day , news from the world of movies and entertainment. I'm your host Nikhil News first up, Ryan Murphy announces a unique Netflix documentary on Andy Warhol Ryan Murphy’s latest project, a documentary on artist and filmmaker, Andy Warhol, will feature the use of artificial intelligence to recreate the life of the iconic artist. The six-part documentary is titled The Andy Warhol Diaries and will have director Andrew Rossi also involved in the project. Upcoming dark comedy titled, Chariot, starring John Malkovich, acquired by Saban films Saban Films has secured the rights for the upcoming Adam Sigal’s dark comedy, Chariot. The film stars John Malkovich, as a doctor who oversees the reincarnation of individuals. The story revolves around a young man named Mann, who has a chance encounter with a woman he loved in his previous life, which causes a glitch in the reincarnation process. The film is expected to release in theaters later this year. NFL legend Tom Brady to produce comedy film for Paramount The recently retired NFL legend, Tom Brady, is set to appear in and produce a comedy film for Paramount Pictures. Titled ‘80 for Brady’, the film will feature Hollywood legends Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, and Sally Field. The film is set to be an American football themed road trip movie. Upcoming series Immigrant adds Dan Stevens to its cast, while Renfield also adds a new cast member British actor Dan Stevens, popular for his roles in Downton Abbey and Legion, has joined the cast of the upcoming drama series Immigrant. Kumail Nanjiani stars as Somen “Steve” Banerjee, and the plot revolves around the creation of the male dance venue Chippendale. In other casting news, the upcoming horror comedy film starring Nicholas Hoult, and Nicholas Cage about Dracula's former sidekick, Renfield, has added Black and Blue star, James Moses Black. The film also stars Awkwafina and Ben Schwartz and is directed by Chris McKay. Skyler Samuels, Sienna Guillory, and Sergio Peris-Mencheta joins Meg 2 The sequel to the 2018 monster action film, Meg, has added Skyler Samuels, Sienna Guillory, and Sergio Peris-Mencheta to its ensemble. The film titled Meg 2: The Trench will feature Jason Statham’s character Jonas Taylor returning to face the prehistoric giant shark, the Megalodon. Ben Wheatley will direct the project. Malayalam actors Lal and Lena to make their OTT debuts Veteran Malayalam actor Lal is set to debut on OTT in the Netflix series titled Soup, produced by McGuffin productions. He joins a host of Malayalam actors and actresses who have recently signed on for various OTT releases. Actress Lena is also set to make her OTT debut this year on a major streaming platform, sources have confirmed OTTplay. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day , I shall be back again with a brand new podcast pretty soon until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Feb 24, 20224 min

S1 Ep 2023rd Feb 2022: Aziz Ansari's directorial debut film casts Bill Murray

Welcome to Sizzling Samachar of the day on OTTplay, I'm your host Nikhil. Sizzling News first up, Aaron Pierre Cast in Blade reboot The Underground Railroad and Krypton star, Aaron Pierre, has been added in an undisclosed role in the upcoming reboot of the Marvel Studios film Blade. Green Book, Moonlight, and True Detective star Mahershala Ali will play the titular character in the film replacing Wesley Snipes, who previously essayed the character in a trilogy of films in the 2000s. Bassam Tariq will direct the film. Emmy Rossum joins the cast of The Crowded Room Emmy Rossum, famous for playing the lead role in the hit TV series Shameless, has been cast in the Apple+ TV series, The Crowded Room. Emma Laird, Sasha Lane and Christopher Abbott have also joined the cast which already boasts star names such as Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried. The seasonal anthology will be helmed by Akiva Goldsman, and it will focus on stories of those who have found relative peace and success in life despite mental illness. Netflix announces new vampire film titled, Smile, directed by William McGregor British director William McGregor is set to work on his second feature film, Smile, after the critical success of the gothic horror film, Gwen. The new Netflix film will feature a story about a teenager named Millie who is forced to hunt and kill the vampire that bit her. She must do so before sunrise if she hopes to reverse the process of turning into a vampire herself. The movie will be available exclusively on Netflix. Spider-Man spinoff film Kraven the Hunter casts The White Lotus star, Fred Hechinger Kraven the Hunter film based on one of Spider-Man’s greatest adversaries has added The White Lotus star Fred Hechinger, who is rumored to take on the role of the chameleon. Aaron Taylor-Johnson who has previously essayed role s as the titular superhero in Kick-Ass and as Quicksilver in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will play the lead as Kraven in the upcoming film directed by J.C. Chandor. Aziz Ansari's directorial debut film casts Bill Murray The upcoming untitled comedy-drama directed by Aziz Ansari, famous for co-creating the hit Netflix comedy series Master of None, has cast Hollywood veteran Bill Murray. The film is based on Atul Gawande's nonfiction book titled, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. Alden Ehrenreich and David Krumholtz added to cast in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenhmier Christopher Nolan’s upcoming biopic on J. Robert Oppenheimer, often known as the father of the atom bomb, has added two new members to its vast ensemble. Alden Ehrenreich and David Krumholtz join a cast that already features stellar names such as Cillian Murphy as the titular character, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, Jack Quaid, and Kenneth Branagh. The film is set for a 2023 release. Black Samurai movie based on Blaxploitation book series being developed by Netflix Marc Olden’s 70s novel titled Black Samurai is being adapted into a live-action film franchise by Netflix. John Schoenfelder and Russell Ackerman will serve as producers and the plot revolves around an American who is trained by a Samurai Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day , Until the next podcast this is your host Nikhil signing off. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Feb 23, 20224 min

S1 Ep 1922nd Feb 2022: Robert Downey Jr. to reunite with Shane Black

Welcome to Sizzling Samachar of the day on OTTplay, I'm your host Nikhil. News first up, New Smallville animated series in the works confirms lead actor Tom Welling The popular TV series, Smallville, which ran for 10 seasons between 2001 to 2010 is being developed into an animated TV series according to lead star Tom Welling. The story about a young Clark Kent before he became Superman will likely continue from where season 10 of Smallville concluded. Welling also confirmed that most of the original cast will return for the new series. Robert Downey Jr. to reunite with Shane Black for upcoming Amazon film adaptation of Parker Former Marvel Cinematic Universe star Robert Downey Jr. will reunite with his Iron Man 3 director Shane Black. Black, who was instrumental in resurrecting Downey Jr’s. Ailing career through the critically acclaimed film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in the early 2000s, has decided to cast the Hollywood star in the film adaptation of Donald E. Westlake’s famous thief character, Parker. The film will be released exclusively on Prime Video. New Syam-Praveen movie to feature Sarathkumar as a retired cop with Alzheimer’s Actor Sarathkumar is set to feature in a new mystery-thriller titled The Smile Man. The film will be the veteran actor’s 150th of his career, and the directing duo of Syam-Praveen will helm the project. The plot revolves around a policeman who must solve a case before he loses his memory as a result of Alzheimer’s. Prithviraj and Kunchacko Boban replaced by Tovino Thomas and Asif Ali in the new Aashiq Abu film Neelavelicham Acclaimed director Aashiq Abu is set to helm a new project, which will be a period drama based on Vaikom Muhammed Basheer’s short story, Neelavelicham. The short story was adapted into the 1964 film Bhargavi Nilayam, starring Prem Nazir and Vijaya Nirmala, and was Malayalam’s first horror movie. Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kunchacko Boban were initially part of the cast when Aashiq Abu announced the film on Basheer’s 113th birthday last year. But both actors have left the project due to scheduling conflicts, and they have been replaced by Minnal Murali star Tovino Thomas and Asif Ali. They will join Rima Leena Rajan and Soubin Shahir as primary cast members. Regional films announce release dates Night Drive, a Malayalam thriller film starring Anna Ben and Roshan Mathew, and directed by Vysakh will release in theaters on March 11. Bollywood thriller film Love Hostel, starring Bobby Deol, Vikrant Massey, and Sanya Malhotra, is set for an OTT release on the 25th of February and will stream exclusively on Zee5. Director Vignesh Shivan’s new Tamil comedy film titled, Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal, starring Vijay Sethupathi, Samantha, and Nayanthara will hit theaters on April 28, 2022. Tamil actors Kamal Haasan and Vijay Sethupathi are set to star in a new film titled Vikram, which will also feature Malayalam actor Fahad Faasil. The film is expected to release on the 28th of April and will feature intense face-off scenes between Haasan and Sethupathi which took an astonishing 15 days to film. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day, I shall be back again with more news from the world of movies and entertainment. Until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Feb 22, 20224 min

S1 Ep 1515th Feb 2022: Warner Bros announces new The Lord of the Rings animated film for 2024

Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day - I'm your host Nikhil Sizzling news first up, Period drama Downton Abbey sequel, Downton Abbey: A New Era announces release date The 2019 film, Downton Abbey, a sequel to the British TV series of the same name is set to continue its story with yet another sequel film. The new film titled, Downton Abbey: The New Era, will be released on April 29 in the UK a month before its international release on 20th May. The story about the aristocratic Crawley family will be set in a French setting and will focus on the secrets about the new villa inherited by the Dowager Countess. Most of the original cast members will return for the sequel HBO’s The Gilded Age renewed for Season 2 The newly released HBO period drama The Gilded Age created by Julian Fellowes has been renewed for a second season after the release of just three episodes of the first season. The series was in pipeline for nearly a decade before it aired its first episode in 2022. The series stars Carrie Coon in the lead as Bertha Russell. The plot is set in the 1880s in New York and focuses on The Golden Age of America when the country witnessed a surge in wealth, industrial growth, and technological advancements. The series is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar in India. Only Murders in the Building and Loki renewed for sophomore seasons Streaming giant Disney+ has announced that the hit Marvel TV series, Loki, starring Tom Hiddleston as the titular character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is set to return for a second season. The anti-hero Loki will be joined by TVA agent Morbius, played by Owen Wilson, who has also been confirmed to reprise his role. Hit comedy crime-thriller Only Murders in the Building has also been renewed for a season by Hulu. The series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Amy Ryan. Both hit TV shows are available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar in India. Warner Bros. announces new The Lord of the Rings animated film for 2024 A new animated film titled The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is in the works at Warner Bros., and is set to be released in theaters in April 2024. The news comes just days after the trailer launch for the new TV series from Amazon Studios, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The animated film will tell the tales about the fortress of Helm’s Deep and is set hundreds of years prior to the events of The Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex director Kenji Kamiyama will helm the anime style film and will revolve around the war-torn era of Helm Hammerhand, King of Rohan. Netflix TV series Maid creator, Molly Smith Metzler, signs new deal with Netflix Molly Smith Metzler, the creator and showrunner of the critically acclaimed Netflix drama series Maid, has signed a new overall deal with streaming giants Netflix. Metzler will work on creating new originals for the platform, focusing on compelling and empowering stories about women. Maid, starring Margaret Qualley, continues to maintain its top 10 status globally on Netflix. Adam Sztykiel to write and direct a new movie for DC based on the Wonder Twin Warner Bros has announced a new film based on the Wonder Twins for its HBO Max streaming platform. The film will be writer Adam Sztykiel’s debut as a director, who is credited with writing films such as Rampage, Made of Honor, Due Date, and the upcoming DC film Black Adam starring Dwayne Johnson. The Wonder Twins are a super-powered extraterrestrial brother-sister duo who became popular through the Hannah Barbara cartoon Super Friends in the 70s. Well, that's the Sizzling Samachar of the day on OTTplay, I shall be back again with more news from the world of movies and entertainment, until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Feb 15, 20225 min

S1 Ep 119th Feb 2022: Ali Abbas Zafar to helm action film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

From Ali Abbas Zafar helming action film Bade Miyan Chote Miyan to John Wick prequel series adding five actors. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of entertainment in this podcast.

Feb 9, 20224 min

S1 Ep 108th Feb 2022: New Michael Jackson biopic greenlit

Sizzling Samachar of the day - 8th Feb 2022 Welcome to Sizzling Samachar of the day on OTTplay, I'm your host Nikhil. Sizzling news first up, Catherine Zeta-Jones to feature in Disney+ series National Treasure, Mira Nair to direct Catherine Zeta-Jones will feature as the co-lead in Disney+ television series on National Treasure. The veteran actress will share screen space with Lisette Alexis. This series aims to expand on the much-popular National Treasure franchise and is narrated from the perspective of Jess (played by Alexis). She is a DREAM-er and launches a quest to locate her lost family and protect a precious American treasure as well. Marianne and Cormac Wibberley have penned the pilot episode, which is to be directed by Mira Nair. Multiple Smurfs movies in the works at Paramount, Nickelodeon Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation are developing several Smurfs projects for the recent future. The first one is slated to be a musical film, scheduled to begin production this year, prior to its release on December 20, 2024. The second project includes a second season of the CG-animated TV series The Smurfs, and has been greenlit for 26 new episodes. New Michael Jackson biopic greenlit A new biopic on legendary singer Late Michael Jackson is in the works from Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King. The movie claims to provide an “in-depth portrayal of the complicated man who became the King of Pop” and also recreate some of his most iconic performances. Lionsgate will distribute the movie titled Michael worldwide. Amazing Spider-Man 2 star Dane Dehaan cast in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer Amazing Spider-Man 2 star Dane Dehaan has come aboard Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated biopic Oppenheimer, based on the life of one of the key figures in atomic bomb development. The film already boasts of a staggering cast that includes names such as Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Josh Hartnett, and Benny Safdie. Dehaan, who essayed the role of Green Goblin in the 2014 Spider-Man film, last appeared on the big screen in 2017 with Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Amazon Prime Video renews Reacher for season 2 Days after the premiere of the first season, Amazon Prime Video has renewed Reacher for a sophomore instalment. The action-drama series, led by Alan Ritchson, centres around a veteran military officer named Jack Reacher who unwittingly gets involved in a dangerous criminal conspiracy. The show is based on author Lee Child’s Jack Reacher book series. Beauty and the Beast prequel series casts Rita Ora The upcoming prequel Beauty and the Beast Disney Plus series has cast British singer Rita Ora as the lead. Ora will essay the role of a fugitive with unique abilities, and one who carries a secret that threatens the stability of the kingdom. Ora will join the cast which already boasts stars such as Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Briana Middleton, Jelani Alladin, and Fra Fee. Apple+ TV announces comedy series Mrs America starring Kristen Wiig Actress Laura Dern is set to executive producer Mrs America, an upcoming comedy series, for Apple TV+. The series is an adaptation of Juliet McDaniel’s novel and is set in the 70s around Maxine Simmons played by Wiig. The comedy series will explore themes of classism. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day , I shall be back again with more news from the world of movies and entertainment, until then its your host Nikhil Signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Feb 8, 20224 min

S1 Ep 97th Feb 2022: Sanjay Dutt ventures into production

From Sanjay Dutt's venture into production to Lincoln’s Dilemma premiere. Listen to all that's been trending in the world of entertainment in this podcast.

Feb 7, 20224 min

S1 Ep 51st Feb 2022: Raj and DK’s new Netflix series titled Guns & Gulaabs

Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day , I'm your host Nikhil News first up, Telugu theatrical releases postpone dates due to Covid The highly anticipated Telugu remake of Malayalam film Ayyappanum Koshyum titled Bheemla Nayak will release either on the 25th of February or the 1st of April. The film, starring Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati in the lead, will not premiere on OTT as the filmmakers believe that it should be a theatrical experience. Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi’s next film Acharya has postponed its release from February 4 to an April 29 release window. Directed by Koratala Siva, the action drama revolves around a former Naxalite who fights against the various injustices in society, and also stars Kajal Aggarwal and Pooja Hegde in leading roles. Sarkaru Vaari Paata, Mahesh Babu’s upcoming family action entertainer, has also postponed its release date to May 12. Keerthy Suresh will play an important character in the film directed by Parasuram. David Hayter to helm American McGee’s Alice TV adaptation David Hayter, who has written screenplays for hit films such as X-Men, X-Men 2, and Watchmen, has been signed on to be the showrunner for a TV adaptation of EA’s hit video game franchise American McGee’s Alice. Loosely based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the reimagined action-adventure is not Hayter’s first involvement in video game franchises. He has earned cult status for voicing the iconic Solid Snake in Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid franchise. Dungeons & Dragons to be directed by Red Notice filmmaker Entertainment One’s Dungeons & Dragons series will be helmed by Red Notice’s writer-director Rawson Marshall Thurber. The popular role playing television game will be backed by Hasbro-owned eOne and Paramount Pictures. Thurber is set to write, direct and executive produce a pilot episode for the series. The Outrun to feature Saoirse Ronan Saoirse Ronan has been cast as the lead in The Outrun, a film focusing on alcoholism and human’s bond with nature. Written by Amy Liptrot, the film will be helmed by The Unforgivable director Nora Fingscheidt. Ronan will play Rona in The Outrun, a woman grappling with alcoholism and just released from rehab. She returns to her hometown in Scorland’s wild Orkney Islands after 10 years and somehow reconnects with the place that she grew up in. Raj and DK’s new Netflix series titled Guns & Gulaabs A new Netflix series has been greenlit by filmmakers Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. titled Guns & Gulaabs. This is going to be the director duo’s second collaboration with the streaming giant after last year’s Telugu movie Cinema Bandi. Guns & Gulaabs, the filmmakers' state, blends aspects of crime thrillers and 90s romance dramas, to present a story about the “misfits of the world.” Other than Guns & Gulaabs, Raj and DK are also teaming up with Shahid Kapoor for an Amazon Prime Video untitled thriller. The Fall of the House of Usher begins production Mike Flanagan has kickstarted the production of his upcoming Netflix project titled The Fall of the House of Usher, the director announced on Twitter. The series has also added a new cast member, House of Cards and Scream: The TV Series actor Willa Fitzgerald. Among the others who are part of the cast are Mary McDonnell, Frank Langella, Mark Hamill, Carl Lumbly, and Kate Siegel. This is the fifth time Flanagan is teaming up with Netflix after the successes of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day, I shall be back again with more news from the world of movies and entertainment. Until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj Kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Feb 1, 20225 min

S1 Ep 431st Jan 2022: Jason Momoa joins Fast & Furious 10

Welcome to Sizzling Samachar of the day on OTTplay , I'm your host Nikhil Sizzling news first up, A web series on the Tata family is in development Almighty Motion Picture, creators of Mastram, have bagged the rights for Girish Kuber’s book titled Tatas: How A Family Built A Business and A Nation. The new web series will focus on the history of the Tata family and their rise to prominence as one of India’s largest MNCs from the colonial era to post-independence era. Hocus Pocus 2 set for Halloween 2022 release The sequel to the popular comedy horror film Hocus Pocus is set to release nearly 30 years after the original, confirms producer Adam Shankman. Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimy will reprise their roles as the witches. Directed by Anne Fletcher, the film will also feature the return of Doug Jones and is set for Halloween release later this year. Netflix acquires rights to Sundance documentary Descendant Netflix has acquired the rights to Margaret Brown’s documentary film Descendant. The film, which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, won the Special Jury Award for Creative Vision. Netflix has collaborated with Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, for the film’s presentation. Descendant revolves around a community in Alabama who hailed from Africa. Referred to as Africatown, this community consists of members who were illegally transported as slaves in the last known slave ship, the Clotilda. Kevin Costner to direct period Western Horizon Kevin Costner will reportedly helm the upcoming period Western film titled Horizon. The production for the film is slated to begin on August 29 under Costner’s production banner. He will also feature in Horizon. The film charts the years following the Civil War that led to the expansion and settlement of the American west. Masters of the Universe film lands at Netflix Mattel Films’ Masters of the Universe has landed at Netflix, with West Side Story actor playing Prince Adam or He-Man. The live-action feature, based on the famed 1980s action toy line hero, was earlier in development at Sony. The film will be directed by the Nee Brothers, who are best known for directing Band of Robbers and The Lost City. The new movie will follow an orphan named Adam who learns he’s a prince born to be a savior of a distant land. Keith Moon biopic in works The Who’s celebrated drummer Keith Moon biopic is now in the works, and will be shot in Britain in June this year, as per reports. The project has been tentatively titled The Real Me and will be backed by the band’s lead singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist-singer Pete Townshend. Jason Momoa joins Fast & Furious 10 Jason Momoa has joined Vin Diesel in the upcoming 10th installment of Fast & Furious. The Aquaman and Dune star is rumored to play one of the antagonists in the movie, also starring Sung Kang, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Michelle Rodriguez. The news of Momoa joining the movie comes after Dwayne Johnson’s refusal to make a comeback to the franchise. Other than Momoa, Charlize Theron is also expected to reprise her role as Cipher. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day , I shall be back again with more news from the world of movies and entertainment. Until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho.

Jan 31, 20224 min

S1 Ep 227th Jan 2022: Baahubali prequel series at Netflix reportedly being reevaluated

Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling Saamchar of the day , I'm your host Nikhil. Sizzling news first up, Downton Abbey: A New Era release date pushed Downton Abbey: A New Era’s release has been pushed, the production and distributions companies Focus Features, Universal Pictures and Carnival Films announced recently. The film was scheduled to release on March 18 but the release got delayed by a month in the UK and now the US release has also been postponed to late May. Similar to the original film, Downton Abbey: A New Era will follow a family of aristocrats and their enterprising servants as they deal with the changing times around them. Moon Knight screenwriter Jeremy Slater to pen Mortal Kombat sequel Warner Bros and New Line Cinema are developing the second part of the film, based on the extremely popular video game, Mortal Kombat. Jeremy Slater, who came onboard as the screenwriter of Disney Plus Marvel series Moon Knight, will be penning the screenplay of the spin-off. Details regarding the cast and crew are yet to be revealed. The Batman not an origin story, confirms filmmaker Matt reeves The Batman director Matt Reeves has thwarted all notions of the upcoming film featuring an origin story of the famed Caped Crusader. In an interview with Esquire, Reeves stated, “We’ve seen it [an origin story] so many times. It’s been done too much. I knew we couldn’t do that.” Reeves instead focused on the story of a young Bruce Wayne, trying to figure out his path to glory. The filmmaker took references from Batman: Year One by writer Frank Miller and artist David Mazzucchelli. Baahubali prequel series at Netflix reportedly being reevaluated Baahubali: Before The Begininng, Netflix’s highly awaited prequel series to the tentpole Baahubaali franchise, is being reevaluated now, as per reports. The show is based on Anand Neelakantan’s novel The Rise of Sivagami which charts the titular heroine’s journey of becoming an all-powerful queen. It was first announced in 2018 and was to be directed by Prasthanam filmmaker Deva Katta and director Praveen Sattaru. However, reports suggest that Netflix wasn’t satisfied with the end result and is in talks to rope in other directors and replace cast members. Simon Pegg, Lil Rey Howery join Luck cast Simon Pegg and Lil Rel Howery have joined Jane Fonda and Whoopi Goldberg in the voice cast of Skydance Animation’s first animated feature titled Luck. The adventure fantasy movie follows Sam, an unlucky person who gets one golden ticket to reverse her string of bad luck, and will premiere on Apple TV+ on August 5. Netflix greenlights political thriller The Diplomat from Grey’s Anatomy writer Grey’s Anatomy writer-producer Debora Cahn has inked a multi-year overall deal with streaming giant Netflix, under which she will be penning and producing the political drama show The Diplomat. The series will have eight episodes of 50 minutes each, and will centre around a woman who’s personal life takes a turbulent hit because of her demanding profession. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day , I shall be back again with more news from the world of movies and entertainment. Until then it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho.

Jan 27, 20224 min