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Taapsee Pannu is working as a producer for the new suspense thriller, Blurr. Adapted from director Guillem Morales’ Spanish film Julia’s Eyes, the film revolves around twin sisters and Taapsee is set to play a blind woman as well as her twin in a double role. The movie will have a direct OTT release on Zee5 this December. She has also worked on Sujoy Ghosh’s Badlaa which was also a Spanish remake and it is based on The Invisible Guest directed by Oriol Paulo.

Amazon Studios are set to produce an untitled ROTC coming-of-age drama series, and Spike Lee is coming on board as the director. The script is being provided by military veterans Jalysa Conway and Rebecca Murga and revolves around the ROTC program of a major university which accommodates students from different social strata. ROTC or the Reserve Officers' Training Corp is a university-based program that trains future commissioned officers for the United States Armed Forces.

Jonah Hill already has his next directorial project lined up, and studios are determined to win the rights for its production. This is understandable since the film, Outcome, comes with an A-list star to lead it, and it's none other than Keanu Reeves. The movie is set to be produced under Hill’s production company, Strong Baby with Hill also contributing to the script alongside writer Ezra Woods. Most details of the film have been kept under wraps including no reports from either Hill or Reeves but both of their involvement is creating much anticipation.

After Elvis and Rocketman became an immense hit, musicians are looking to dip their toes in the film market with biopics of their own. This time it's Snoop Dogg, whose life and rhymes are headed to the big screen. It's been reported that the enigmatic rapper’s biopic is in the works at Universal Pictures and they are bringing Black Panther writer Joe Robert Cole on board the team. Snoop is set to produce the project under his newly formed Death Row Pictures, alongside Hughes and Sara Ramaker. Snoop said "It was the perfect marriage. It was holy matrimony, not holy macaroni." to demonstrate his excitement.

An Indiana Jones television series is currently in development with Disney+. The iconic character of Indiana Jones has had a religious fan following since Harrison Ford debuted the character in Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981. Disney is set to expand on this dynamic character and maybe take it in an alternative direction. These revelations followed closely after Harrison Ford stated that he will be done with the role after the release of the fifth film. The team is still in need of a head writer but Disney and Lucasfilm are quite confident about this new venture.

The hit DC TV series Titans is back with the fourth season and with new faces such as Joseph Morgan portraying Sebastian Blood aka Brother Blood. The new season will also be focusing on Joshua Orpin’s Connor Kent aka Superboy and his origins. Fans will also be eagerly waiting for Titus Welliver’s debut as the supervillain Lex Luthor in the show. Fans have been speculating that a version of Superman, the Man of Steel himself could make his Titans debut. Considering Henry Cavill announced his shock return as Superman in the DC films universe just a week ago, it is not outside the realm of possibility that another Superman could also make a surprise appearance.

With only a week left for the new season premiere of Netflix’s The Crown, there is plenty surrounding the series. Netflix just released a behind-the-scenes video revealing the new faces of the season. The biggest additions are definitely Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II and Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana. Imelda Staunton portrayed the infamous Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter films whereas Elizabeth Debicki made quite an impact with her role in Christopher Nolan’s Tenet.

The Hemsworth brothers, Liam and Luke, are set to star alongside Russell Crowe in the upcoming Australian action thriller Land of the Bad. New promotional images for the film reveal the two brothers wielding guns and scouring through a forest. Directed by William Eubank, the film will revolve around a fighter pilot named Reaper who is leading a special ops mission in a jungle. When the mission goes awry, Reaper changes the objective of the mission to a rescue operation.

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza recently announced their forthcoming film Mister Mummy, a comedy where a man seems to have gotten pregnant in mysterious circumstances. The film has already courted controversy for allegedly plagiarizing the story. Kolkata-based producer Akash Chatterjee has accused the makers of stealing the concept of the movie which he had originally written and pitched under the title Viki Pet Se. Chatterjee has voiced these allegations on social media and pinned T-Series, the music label backing the project, as he had shared the concept with them in 2019.

Netflix has finally announced the much-awaited fourth season of The Witcher. But to our collective dismay, Henry Cavill won't be returning as the Geralt of Rivia on the show. The news was announced via Instagram that Liam Hemsworth is set to replace Henry Cavill in the upcoming season of the fantasy drama series.

Aldis Hodge who recently appeared as Carter Hall aka Hawkman in the DC film Black Adam has been cast to play the titular character Alex Cross in the upcoming Prime Video thriller Cross, based on the novels by James Patterson. The plot revolves around Cross, a detective and forensic psychologist who solves dangerous mysteries.

Antonio Campos has been roped in as the new showrunner for the spin-off series to the 2022 film The Batman. The new series will be set around the infamous Arkham Asylum, and it is one of the two spin-offs in development from the universe created by Matt Reeves. It is one of the first projects set to be produced under the banner of the newly formed DC Studios.

The iconic British sci-fi fantasy series, Doctor Who has been snapped up by Disney+ in a global streaming partnership. The streaming giant will have exclusivity for upcoming seasons of the hit TV series globally while BBC will continue to stream it in the U.K. and Ireland. It was revealed earlier this year that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa will take over the reins of the character from David Tennant in three years after Tennant was shockingly revealed to be the next Doctor replacing the outgoing Jodi Whittaker.

Head of DC Films Walter Hamada has left Warner Bros according to reports. Hamada who worked at Warner Bros for 15 years was named head of DC films in 2018. The news comes in the wake of several high-profile exits from Warner Bros this year after the departures of Jason Kilar and Ann Sarnoff. The new leadership at the company under David Zaslav after the merger of Discovery and Warner Bros reportedly intends to create a fresh slate of original programming, especially for their DC brand.

Dwayne Johnson recently let it slip that Henry Cavil’s Superman will make his return in Black Adam, releasing this Thursday. Reports have now emerged that Cavil will be involved in a Man of Steel sequel film. It is unlikely that Man of Steel director ZAck Snyder will return to DC to helm a sequel, but Warner Brothers will be keen to bring back a solo Superman film. It is also reported that several other DC projects are in the works with James Gunn and Matt Reeves at the helm.

Killing Eve producers Sid Gentle Films has been acquired by BBC Studios. The British production company is expanding its commercial production-distribution arm and gaining full control of the BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning thriller series Killing Eve will further strengthen its stable of original programming.

Hollywood action legend Sylvester Stallone has teamed up with Bear Grylls to establish a production partnership intended to create a genre-bending and adrenaline-fueled series. Stallone will serve as the executive producer through his Balboa Productions, which has co-produced several projects such as the TV series Tulsa King and feature films, Samaritan and Rambo: Last Blood.

A documentary feature about the popular roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons is in the making. Hasbro‘s Entertainment One is developing the project which will be released on the occasion of the game’s 50th anniversary in 2024. The documentary will explore the game’s creation in the early 1970s and will delve into the famous wizards and elves. Meanwhile, a major Dungeons & Dragons film titled Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is set to release in March 2023.

Quantum Leap actor Walter Perez has been roped in to play a recurring role in the upcoming Paramount+ show Fatal Attraction. Perez will play Jorge Perez, an easy-going deputy district attorney, in the series based on the 1987 thriller of the same name. The original film starred Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, and Anne Archer. Apart from Perez, the series will also feature Joshua Jackson, Lizzy Caplan, Amanda Peet, Wanda De Jesus, and Alyssa Jirrels, among others.

Hollywood actor Justin Long has joined the cast of the upcoming Disney+ series Goosebumps. The series is a reboot of the story adapted from R.L. Stine’s iconic young adult novels of the same name. Long will essay the role of a school teacher named Nathan Bratt who develops a link to a terrifying supernatural murder that took place decades earlier.

S.S. Rajamouli's blockbuster RRR has officially launched its For Your Consideration campaign for the upcoming Academy Awards. The film is seeking consideration in 14 categories including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Jr NTR and Ram Charan, Best Actress for Alia Bhatt, Best Supporting Actor for Ajay Devgn, and Best Original Song. Last month, the Gujarati film Chhello Show was selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2023. Mother India, Salaam Bombay!, and Lagaan are the only Indian films that have been nominated by the Academy.

Bollywood star Sushmita Sen will play transgender activist Gauri Sawant in her latest web series titled, Taali. She took to social media to share the news and said that the filming for the series has commenced. The six-part series will also feature around 300 transgender artists. For the unversed, Sawant is the founder of Sakhi Char Chowghi, an NGO that helps transgenders and HIV/AIDS patients.

The teaser of the highly anticipated mythological film Adipurush shows Baahubali star Prabhas as Lord Rama. Helmed by Tanhaji director Om Raut, the film is based on the Indian epic Ramayana and is set to hit theatres next year on January 12th. Saif Ali Khan essays the role of Ravana, while Kriti Sanon and Sunny Singh play Sita and Lakshmana, respectively.

Marvel’s Armor Wars which was originally planned to be a series is now being developed as a feature film. As per reports, the studio made this decision after realising that the project was better suited as a film. Don Cheadle will reprise his role as War Machine in the film which is a part of Phase 5 of the MCU. The film will follow War Machine after the events of Avengers: Endgame.

Friends star Lisa Kudrow has been roped in to play the lead role in Academy Award winner Taika Waititi’s upcoming Apple TV+ series, Time Bandits. Kudrow will play a character named Penelope in the series which is an adaptation of the 1981 film of the same name. Kal-El Tuck, Charlyne Yi, Tadhg Murphy, Rachel House, and Rune Temte have also joined the cast as series regulars. Not much is known about the plot of the series which has been in development since 2019.

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The cast of 1923, the prequel to the highly popular series Yellowstone, is getting bigger and better. Game of Thrones star Jerome Flynn is set to star in the series which will be headlined by Hollywood veterans Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. Flynn will play Banner Creighton, the Scottish leader of the local sheepmen in the series that follows a new generation of the Dutton family during the early 20th century.

The Hindi adaptation of the winner of 5 Primetime Emmys, The Good Wife, may go on floors sooner than expected. It was previously reported that Kajol has been cast to play the lead on the show and now, it has emerged that Kubra Sait will be joining the cast as well. Sait has been pulled in to play the role of Kalinda Sharma, who is a private investigator with a legal firm. The role was played by British actress Archie Panjabi in the original series.

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Pakistani actor Fawad Khan who recently appeared in the Marvel series Ms Marvel has now announced his next project titled, Money Back Guaranteed. He will star alongside legendary Pakistani swing bowler Wasim Akram. The first look poster was recently unveiled and is slated for an April 21, 2023 release.

The former president of the United States, Barack Obama, achieved his first Emmy for outstanding narration for the Netflix docuseries Great National Parks. He also has two Grammys for his contributions to spoken word albums about the beauty of Africa’s beaches, Japan’s islands, and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

Lindsay Lohan is set to make her comeback with a Netflix title, Irish Wish, she is also confirmed to be partnering with Netflix for another Christmas rom-com as well. The plot for Irish Wish follows Lohan playing the bridesmaid for her best friend's wedding, who is marrying a man Lohan’s character had once loved in Ireland. Things take a turn when she wishes for true love and wakes up to find that it might be coming true. Janeen Damian directs both movies.

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Netflix has pulled the plug on a live-action adaptation of Capcom’s iconic video game franchise, Resident Evil. The series was released a year after the much-criticized film by Sony titled Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City, but was unfortunately panned by fans and critics alike. Netflix decided to cancel the series just six weeks after it premiered on the streaming service. The games on the other hand have found a new lease of life, thanks to the recent remakes of franchise classics such as Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, as well as new games such as Resident Evil Village and the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 4.

Welcome to Sizzling Samachar on OTTplay, your daily dose of news from the world of movies and entertainment. I'm your host Nikhil. Katherine Waterston, and Jodie Comer cast in the apocalyptic thriller The End We Start From Katherine Waterston has been cast alongside BAFTA and Primetime Emmy winner Jodie Comer in the upcoming apocalyptic thriller The End We Start From. Benedict Cumberbatch’s SunnyMarch will produce the film, and the story is set in London during a natural calamity when the city is completely flooded. It revolves around a young mother and her newborn trying to navigate through a crisis. Jodie Comer plays the lead as the mother while Waterston plays a character named ‘O’. Horizon Zero Dawn Netflix adaptation to be helmed by The Umbrella Academy showrunner Steve Blackman, the showrunner of Netflix’s hit TV series, The Umbrella Academy, has been roped in to helm the Netflix adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn. Based on the critically acclaimed video game franchise developed by Guerrilla Games and PlayStation Studios, the story is set in a post-apocalyptic future where the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of a young machine-hunter named Aloy, who must also find the truth behind her origins and her destiny. Thomas Haden Church cast in Kevin Costner's western Horizon Spider-Man star Thomas Haden Church has been added to the cast of Kevin Costner’s upcoming western titled, Horizon. The Academy Award-nominated actor will join an ensemble that includes Costner himself, along with Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Luke Wilson, and Stranger Things star Jamie Campbell Bower. The film is a drama that focuses on the various issues that arose as a result of settlers taking over the lands of the indegenous community in America. Anne Hathaway to Star in The Idea of You Director Michael Showalter is set to helm a film adaptation of The Idea of You, a novel by Robinne Lee. The film will be a Prime Video original with Academy Award-winner Anne Hathaway set to essay the lead role. The plot revolves around a recently divorced mother named Solène Marchand, who falls in love with Hayes Campbell, a member of a band named August Moon, whose performance she had gone to watch with her daughter. The production for the film is expected to commence this October. Angela Bassett, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan join Wildwood The upcoming animated film Wildwood has announced a star-studded ensemble. Laika, the animation studio that produced Kubo and the Two Strings and Coraline will be helming the project. The studio announced that Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Jacob Tremblay, and others have been added to the cast. It is based on the children’s fantasy book series of the same name written by Colin Meloy and illustrated by Carson Ellis. The story follows two children who discover a magical forest while embarking on a mission to save a baby who was taken away by crows. 'Godzilla vs. Kong' sequel in the works Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have announced that the fan-favourite Monsterverse is gearing up for its next major release. The new film will be a sequel to the 2021 Godzilla vs. Kong. The new instalment in the franchise will feature a new threat that will face-off against King Kong and Godzilla. Several actors will reprise their roles in the film including Rebecca Hall as Ilene Andrews, Brian Tyree Henry as Bernie Hayes, and Kaylee Hottle as Jia. ‘The Boys’ casts Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Season 4 The Walking Dead and Supernatural star Jeffrey Dean Morgan has been added to the fourth season of Amazon Prime Video’s superhero black comedy action drama, The Boys. The actor will reunite with The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke, with whom he had previously worked with in Supernatural. It remains to be seen if he will also reunite with his on-screen son in Supernatural, Jensen Ackles, who played the sadistic Soldier Boy in season three of The Boys. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling news for today , until the next episode it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Ryan Gomez

Never Have I Ever alum Darren Barnet has joined the cast of Jake Gyllenhaal-starrer Road House, a remake of the 1989 action film starring Patrick Swayze. Tune in to know more.

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Game of Thrones fans are already gushing over the latest prequel of the series House of the Dragon which dropped its first episode on 21st August 2022. Given the hype surrounding the show and the superlative following of the franchise, it’s hardly surprising that the excessive traffic crashed the HBO max servers in the US on the day the show premiered. Fans took to Twitter to complain about not being able to stream the show due to “technical difficulties” as pointed out by the popular streamer.

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker is set to star in the upcoming film Mrs Falani. The outspoken actress will play nine different roles in the film which will be a collection of short stories. Manish Kishore and Madhukar Verma will helm the project.

It’s official! Shah Rukh Khan will make a guest appearance in Aamir Khan’s upcoming film Laal Singh Chaddha. The news was confirmed by Aamir himself during an interview. The film which is an official remake of the Hollywood classic Forrest Gump, also features Kareena Kapoor, Naga Chaitanya, and Mona Singh. Aamir plays the titular character in the film which is slated to hit theatres on Thursday.

Disney+ has announced that the upcoming Marvel series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law will not be releasing on the usual Wednesday time slot like the other Marvel shows, but instead will release a day later on Thursday with subsequent episodes also following the Thursday time slot.

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt wrap up filming for Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt have wrapped filming for Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Singh shared a video of the wrap-up party which was attended by veteran actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi. Bhatt joined the party through a video call. The film which marks Singh’s first collaboration with Johar will hit theaters next year. It also features Jaya Bachchan. Netflix sues Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear Streaming giant Netflix is taking legal actions against songwriting duo Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear over their Grammy-winning The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, which is based on the Netflix series Bridgerton. The move comes after the duo performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC last week. The official complaint stated that Barlow and Bear took valuable intellectual property from the Netflix original series Bridgerton to build an international brand for themselves. Although the streamer initially hailed the concept, it raised objections when the musical expanded into a profitable business for the duo. Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols dies Nichelle Nichols, who played Lieutenant Uhura in the 1960s show Star Trek, died of natural causes on Sunday. She was 89. Nichols was one of the first Black actresses in the US to essay an authoritative role on-screen. Her kiss with William Shatner aka Captain Kirk on the show is considered to be one of the first interracial kisses on television. Netflix launches Netflix India Shorts Netflix has launched a new YouTube channel exclusively for short videos, interviews, film teasers, memes and more. Netflix India Shorts will feature 60-second clips from films and shows that are available to stream on Netflix. Most-awaited OTT releases of this week The Sandman (Netflix) The Lord of Dreams is finally making his much anticipated live-action debut this weekend on Netflix. Based on Neil Gaiman’s critically acclaimed best-selling novels, The Sandman is a dark fantasy drama. The show will premiere this Friday on Netflix. All or Nothing: Arsenal (Prime Video) The acclaimed docu-series All or Nothing is back, and this time around it will focus on the North London Premier League side Arsenal. The series will chronicle how Arsenal's bid to return to Europe’s elite competition, the UEFA Champions League, after a six-year absence ended in failure after their derby rivals Tottenham Hotspur pipped them in the final weeks of the 2021-22 season. Watch the highs and lows of Arsenal's season on Aug 4 on Amazon Prime Video. Kaduva (Prime Video) Malayalam action-film director Shaji Kailas is back with yet another high-octane action drama. Prithviraj Sukumaran essays the lead as a rubber estate owner who clashes with a high-ranking policeman. The film will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video on the 4th of August. Wedding Season (Netflix) When two young American singles of Indian heritage are pressured by their parents to get married, the pair decide to put on a facade to get the parents off their backs by pretending to date. This American rom-com with a desi flavor titled Wedding Season will be available on Netflix on August 4th. Thirteen Lives (Prime Video) Thirteen Lives is a true story based on the cave rescue operation when a group of young boys part of a football team and their coach were trapped in a cave in Thailand. Directed by Ron Howard, the film stars Colin Farrell, Viggo Mortensen, and Joel Edgerton in lead roles. The film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on the 5th of August. Lightyear The popular character Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story franchise is set to make his standalone streaming debut this week. Starring Chris Evans in the lead as the titular character, the plot revolves around the film within the Toy Story universe which inspired the toy owned by Andy Davis in the Toy Story franchise. The film will be available to stream on Disney+ Hostar in India on the 3rd of August. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar for today , Until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Arya Harikumar and Ryan Gomez

Sizzling Samachar of the day - 29th July 2022 This is Sizzling Samachar on OTTplay , I'm your host Nikhil. News from Hollywood first. Ben Affleck to return as Batman It’s confirmed! Ben Affleck will return as Batman in the upcoming sequel to Aquaman. Jason Momoa who reprises his role as Arthur Curry in the sequel took to Instagram to announce the news. Affleck will also appear as the Caped Crusader in the 2023 film The Flash. Troy Kotsur to star in Disney+ series CODA actor Troy Kotsur, who won an Academy Award this year, is set to star and executive produce a Disney+ sports drama series. Based on a true story, the series will feature Kotsur as the coach of a deaf football team that won a spot in the California State Championship game. Bull Durham director Ron Shelton will direct the pilot episode. Holt McCallany joins Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two Mindhunter actor Holt McCallany is all set to reunite with his Jack Reacher co-star Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise. McCallany will essay the role of Secretary of Defense Bernstein in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two, which is the eighth and final film in the franchise. Christopher McQuarrie will direct the film which also stars Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, and Henry Czerny. Dominic Purcell, Nick Stahl, Kate Bosworth, and Mel Gibson to star in Informant Dominic Purcell, Nick Stahl, Kate Bosworth, and Mel Gibson have been confirmed to play the lead roles in a thriller film titled, Informant. Directed by Michael Oblowitz, the film revolves around a police officer who lives with cancer and strikes a deadly deal with an informant in order to avail bureau benefits. Charlize Theron and Alfonso Cuarón to produce Amazon project Oscar winners Charlize Theron and Alfonso Cuarón are teaming up to produce the Amazon project, Jane, which will be based on the life of sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick. The film is written by the author’s daughter Isa Hackett. Though not confirmed, Theron may also star in the film and Cuaron may direct it. MGM loses Tomb Raider’s rights The movie rights of Tomb Raider that was with MGM for nine years are now up for grabs. Major studios and streaming giants are vying to acquire the rights. In 2018, MGM and GK Films released Tomb Raider starring Alicia Vikander and a sequel to the film has been in the works with Lovecraft County creator Misha Green attached to direct. Kaduva to release on Amazon Prime Video on August 4th Prithviraj’s Kaduva which hit theaters on July 7th is set to premiere on OTT. The Malayalam film will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video from August 4th. Apart from Prithviraj, the film also features Vivek Oberoi, Samyuktha Menon, and Kalabhavan Shajon. The movie revolves around a rubber plantation owner who locks horns with a police officer. Well that's the OTTplay Sizzling Samachar for today, until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Arya Harikumar Ben Affleck to return as Batman, Troy Kotsur to star in Disney+ series, MGM loses Tomb Raider’s rights, and other top news in this entertainment bulletin.

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Pratap Pothen no more Renowned South Indian actor and filmmaker Pratap Pothen passed away at the age of 70. The actor who is known for his work in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu films died at his residence in Chennai on Friday. Pothen made his acting debut with the Malayalam film Aaravam directed by legendary filmmaker Bharathan. His directorial debut Meendum Oru Kathal Kathai fetched him the national award for debut director. He was last seen in the Malayalam film CBI 5: The Brain. New trailer of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power dropped The highly-anticipated Amazon Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is set to premiere on the platform on September 2nd. The latest teaser trailer gives a glimpse of the important characters and introduces viewers to the Elven realms of Lindon and Eregion, the Dwarven realm Khazad-dûm, the Southlands, the Northernmost Wastes, and the island kingdom of Numenor. The events in the series take place thousands of years before the events in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books. The ensemble cast includes Maxim Baldry, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charles Edwards, Trystan Gravelle, and Sir Lenny Henry, among others. Channing Tatum replaces Chris Evans in Project Artemis Channing Tatum has replaced Chris Evans in Apple’s space thriller Project Artemis. Evans backed out of the project due to prior commitments. Project Artemis which also features Scarlett Johansson will be directed by Greg Berlanti, popular for helming DC Comics’ popular Arrowverse TV shows on the CW Network Jason Bateman, whose directorial credits include the Emmy-winning series Ozark, was initially attached to direct the film. Natalie Dormer to play Dr. Audrey Evans Game of Thrones alum Natalie Dormer will essay the lead role in Audrey's Children, a film based on renowned children's oncologist Dr Audrey Evans. Texas Killing Fields director Ami Canaan Mann will helm the film written by Emmy-nominated producer and writer Julia Fisher Farbman. The film will trace the extraordinary life and career of Evans who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities, an organization that supports millions of families across the globe. The cast of The Deliverance gets bigger Omar Epps, Demi Singleton, Miss Lawrence and Anthony B. Jenkins have been added to the cast of the upcoming Netflix film, The Deliverance. The United States vs. Billie Holiday director Lee Daniels will direct the film which also stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Mo’Nique, Aunjanue Ellis, Caleb McLaughlin, and Tasha Smith. The film revolves around a woman who must fight for her life and protect her children after discovering the presence of an evil force in her new house. The live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch in the making Marcel the Shell with Shoes On director Dean Fleischer Camp is set to helm the live-action remake of Disney’s popular animated franchise, Lilo & Stitch. The film revolves around a girl named Lilo who befriends a dog-like alien, Stitch. Written by Arya Harikumar

Sizzling Samachar of the day - 12th July 2022 This is Sizzling Samachar on OTTplay , I'm your host Nikhil. News from Hollywood first. The release of The Last Train to New York postponed The release of The Last Train to New York, the Hollywood remake of the superhit South Korean zombie film Train to Busan has been pushed to another date. The film was originally scheduled to hit theatres on April 21st next year. The Last Train to New York is helmed by Timo Tjahjanto, whose previous works include May the Devil Take You. Meanwhile, Warner Bros has decided to release another horror film, Salem’s Lot, on the said date. Based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, the film is helmed by Annabelle Comes Home director and It writer Gary Dauberman. The film stars Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Alfre Woodard, John Benjamin Hickey, Bill Camp, Jordan Preston Carter, and Pilou Asbaek. Only Murders in the Building to get a third season The hit mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for a third season. The news comes just weeks after the premiere of the second season of the series starring Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. The Hulu series revolves around three individuals who are obsessed with a true-crime podcast and find themselves in a murder mystery of their own. The first two seasons of the show can be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar in India. Loot renewed for second season Apple TV+’s ongoing comedy series Loot, featuring Emmy winner Maya Rudolph in the lead role, has been renewed for a second season. The series which premiered on the streaming platform last month has garnered positive reviews from critics and viewers alike. Rudolph plays Molly Novak, a billionaire whose life takes a turn when her husband cheats on her. Created by Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, it also stars Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Joel Kim Booster, Nat Faxon, Ron Funches, and Stephanie Styles. BTS and Disney join hands Fans of the South Korean pop icons BTS have news to cheer. The Walt Disney Company and BTS’ Hybe have signed a deal to work together on five projects for Disney’s streaming services. The band members will feature in programmes such as BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage - LA, a concert film on BTS' performance in Los Angeles last year; In the Soup: Friendcation, a travel show starring BTS’s V and his four friends, and BTS Monuments: Beyond the Stary, a docuseries following the journey of the band. Jonathan Bailey joins Fellow Travelers Jonathan Bailey, who plays Anthony Bridgerton in the Netflix series Bridgerton, has been cast in Showtime’s limited series Fellow Travelers. Apart from Bailey, the series also features Matt Bomer and Allison Williams. Based on Thomas Mallon’s novel of the same name, the series is set in McCarthy-era Washington and is centered on the romance between two men. Fifty Shades of Grey director to helm Amy Winehouse biopic The biopic on the late singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse will be helmed by her friend Sam Taylor-Johnson, who is best known for directing Fifty Shades of Grey. Titled Back to Black, the film will trace the highs and lows of the Grammy-winning singer’s career. Matt Greenhalgh has penned the screenplay. Monty Norman dies at 94 Monty Norman, the composer of the iconic theme song of James Bond films, has passed away. He was 94. A statement posted on his official website stated, "It is with sadness we share the news that Monty Norman died on 11th July 2022 after a short illness." 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 Arya Harikumar The release of The Last Train to New York postponed, Only Murders in the Building to get a third season, BTS and Disney join hands, and other top news in this entertainment bulletin.

Sizzling Samachar of the day - 8th July 2022 This is Sizzling Samachar on OTTplay, I'm your host, news first from Hollywood. Rupert Everett to star in new spy-thriller Gray British actor Rupert Everett has joined the cast of the upcoming spy-thriller Gray. The eight-part series will also feature Patricia Clarkson, Lydia West, Wendy Crewson, Tim Rozon, and Shawn Doyle. Directed by Ruba Nadda, the plot revolves around Clarkson's character Cornelia Gray, a former CIA spy who returns after 20 years of staying off the grid. Antony Varghese and Shane Nigam to star in action thriller from the makers of Minnal Murali Kumbalangi Nights actor Shane Nigam and Angamaly Diaries lead Antony Varghese are set to star in a new action-thriller. Sophia Paul, the producer of blockbuster films such as Bangalore Days and Minnal Murali will produce the film. Srinath Bhasi and Neeraj Madhav are two of the actors being considered to play a third lead role in the film. The project will be helmed by debutant Nahas Hidayath. Antony Varghese to star alongside Kunchacko Boban in film After having been confirmed in the new action-thriller with the makers of Minnal Murali, actor Antony Varghese is set to have a stacked schedule. He will star alongside veteran Malayalam actor Kunchacko Boban in the film which will be helmed by Ajagajantharam director Tinu Pappachan. The thriller film will also feature Arjun Ashokan in an important role. Daredevil actors Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio to return Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, stars of the critically acclaimed TV series, Daredevil, will reprise their roles as Matt Murdock aka Daredevil and Wilson Fisk aka The Kingpin. While a fourth season for the once canceled show has been announced by Disney, the actors will make an appearance earlier than anticipated in the upcoming series Echo. The Disney+ Marvel show revolves around Maya Lopez aka Echo, played by Alaqua Cox, the deaf superheroine who first made an appearance in Hawkeye. A prequel to Queen Charlotte from Bridgerton announced The world of Bridgerton is set to expand after author Julia Quinn announced that she is working on a new novel alongside the producer of the TV series Shonda Rhimes. The new novel is a prequel story about Queen Charlotte, played by Golda Rosheuval in the TV series. It will be released alongside the previously announced Netflix TV series featuring the same story. The younger version of Queen Charlotte will be played by India Ria Amarteifio. Hollywood legend James Caan dies aged 82 Legendary Hollywood star James Caan, popular for essaying the role of Sonny Corleone in The Godfather has passed away. The sad news of his passing was announced on social media by the team handling his Twitter account. Well, that's the OTTplay Sizzling news for today, until the next time it's your host Nikhil signing out. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho Written by Ryan Gomez