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👋 Good morning! Settle in and make yourself at home, as we've dug deep into the movie archives to bring you the cream of the crop of Tinseltown secrets! We dish out the most sought-after behind-the-scenes tidbits quicker than you can yell "Cut!". So, cue the lights and savor the spectacle… 🎬

🎞 Here’s what’s on the reel today:

• Most Streamed This Week

• AI Assists, Not Replaces

• Squid Game S2: Familiar Faces

• Sands Vanishes: Hollywood Mystery

• Majors: Stardom's Shadows

• Zendaya's Tennis Love Triangle

• Presley Romance: Coppola's Take

• Murphy's Disney Cinderella Comeback

• Zoey 102: Past's Nostalgic Blast

• HBO Netflix: Unexpected Collaboration

• HS Musical S4: Musical Madness

• Kidman Returns: Perfect Strangers S2

• Rivera Bids Fox 'The Five' Farewell

• Czech Fest: Vachon & Wright Spotlight

• Besson Rape Claims Dismissed

• Release Radar!

But first, it’s Thursday, so let’s take at what people were watching this week… 👀

🥇MOST STREAMED THIS WEEK 🌎

Got the stats in check? Now, let's leap into the buzzworthy stories causing ripples in the industry's power hubs. Arm yourself with this vital intel to stay on the pulse of the hottest trends...📰🚨 Ready?

🗣ACTION!💬 

AI Assists, Not Replaces: Marvel Studios 🤖🎨Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' opener, crafted with AI, didn't lead to job losses, assures Method Studios. The AI tools were merely 'assistants' to the creative team. Though AI shaped character attributes and movements, the crux of the work was shouldered by human artists. In short, it's a blockbuster tale of tech and talent, making Marvel magic together! 👏

Squid Game S2: New and Familiar Faces, but When's the Release Date? 🎭🗓️ 🎉 Netflix dropped some juicy details about the second season at their Tudum Global Fan Event. 📺 Our main man Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) is back in the game, along with masked dude Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), and Wi Ha-jun, the cop who's way in over his head. 🕵️‍♂️ Season 2 is welcoming some fresh faces too like Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Sung-hoon, and Yang Dong-geun. 👏 But we're left hanging about whether Oh Yeong-su (aka the old man Oh Il-nam from S1) is returning. 🤔They're keeping the release date hush-hush for now. 🤫 So, we'll just have to wait with bated breath for more updates! 🍿🎬

San Bernardino's Search for Julian Sands 👀 In an emotionally charged turn of events, actor Julian Sands, known for roles in "The Killing Fields" and "Arachnophobia," has been missing for several months after a hike in the San Gabriel Mountains 😮. The challenging search recently resumed by local authorities and a determined team of volunteers. Amid the extreme alpine conditions, our hearts echo with empathy for Sands' family who face each day steeped in increasing distress. As a united community, we extend our hope and shared strength, waiting anxiously for news of his safe return. 🤞

Jonathan Majors' Assault Charges 🚔 OMG, so Jonathan Majors got into some serious trouble. He's facing assault charges in court! 🚨 Apparently, it all started when a woman, supposedly his girlfriend, made a 911 call. Now he has a restraining order against him. His lawyer insists he's innocent, but because of all this, Majors has dropped out of some projects and even his management team. No idea what this means for his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or his other upcoming projects. 🤔

Zendaya Stars in 'Challengers' 🎾 Have you guys seen the trailer for "Challengers"? 🎥 Zendaya's playing this badass tennis coach, Tashi Duncan, stuck in a love triangle with her husband and ex. The movie hits theaters in September, and Zendaya's got another biggie coming up in November with "Dune: Part Two." You gotta check out the "Challengers" trailer - the drama looks intense and fiery! 🔥

Priscilla & Elvis Love Story Film 🎥 Okay, who's ready for a trip down memory lane with Elvis and Priscilla? Sofia Coppola is making a movie about their love story! 🥰 You're gonna see Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla and Jacob Elordi as Elvis, all wrapped up in the fantasy of Graceland. It's gonna be a deeply touching film for sure! Can't wait for it to come out in October! 🍿🎬

Ryan Murphy's Disney Deal 🎬 Guess who's heading back to Disney? Yep, Ryan Murphy! 🐭 He's leaving Netflix and reuniting with Dana Walden at Disney. It's a pretty big deal - people can't stop talking about it! And even though there's a writers' strike going on, Murphy's still got some projects in the pipeline. Wonder what this move means for his work with Netflix and FX? 🤷

Zoey 102: Original Cast Reunion 🥳 You guys, the "Zoey 101" sequel, "ZOEY 102", is coming to Paramount+ and the original cast is reuniting! 😍 The trailer's out, and it looks like the gang's getting back together for Quinn's wedding. Can't wait to see all our old faves like Zoey, Quinn, Chase, and the rest back in action. It's gonna be a total blast from the past! 🎉

HBO to Netflix: Let's Share Some Shows? Brace yourselves, guys. Warner Bros. and Discovery are thinking about letting Netflix stream some HBO original series. 😲 Crazy, right? I mean, HBO and Netflix are usually rivals! Think about it: Shows like 'Insecure' could end up on Netflix Max. 😳 No one saw this coming, and neither company has commented yet. But imagine watching your fave HBO series on Netflix for the first time. 🤩 It's all about giving those shows a new audience and, of course, boosting the bottom line. 💰💸

Disney+'s 'High School Musical' Series Returns for Season 4! 🎶 Dust off those dance shoes 'cause Disney+'s 'High School Musical' series is back for its fourth season on Aug. 9! 💃🕺 The Wildcats are heading to Camp Shallow Lake to prepare for their production of 'High School Musical 3'. But plot twist! 🌀 Disney's decided to film the 'High School Musical 4: Reunion' movie at East High. How crazy is that?! 😅 And, guess who's joining the cast? Only the original 'High School Musical' stars like Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, and more! 🤗 This season is going to be wild! 🎊

Nicole Kidman Returns to 'Nine Perfect Strangers' for Season 2! 🌟 Have you heard the good news? Nicole Kidman is coming back for the second season of 'Nine Perfect Strangers' on Hulu! 🎉 It's been two years since it first premiered, and fans can't wait to see what's next. Kidman will be back at the resort helping people transform their lives. And, she's gonna be joined by some new cast members, too! 🤩 The show is hoping to bag an Emmy. Let's keep our fingers crossed for them. 🏆🤞

Geraldo Rivera Says Goodbye to 'The Five' on Fox News 🖐️ So, Geraldo Rivera has announced he's leaving Fox News' 'The Five' – his last appearance will be on June 29th and 30th. 📺 He's been a co-host there for a while, often being the peacemaker between the left and right-leaning folks on the panel. 🕊️ He thanked Fox for the experience, but said it wasn't always easy being the odd one out. 🙈 Don't worry, though. He's not disappearing – he's still a Fox News Correspondent. 👀 Stay tuned for more updates!

Czech Fest: A Salute to Legends Christine Vachon & Robin Wright! 🥳" Buckle up, film buffs! The 57th Czech fest is coming up, and they're celebrating indie film powerhouse Christine Vachon and the fabulous Robin Wright. 🎉 Robin is scoring the festival's President's Award for lifetime achievement. So deserved, right? 🏅 Plus, they're showing off Vachon's impressive work, including classics like 'The Princess Bride', 'Velvet Goldmine', and the Emmy-winning 'American Life'. 🎞️ And to close it all off, we get Bobby Farrelly's 'CHAMPIONS', featuring Woody Harrelson as a cranky coach training a team of disabled players. 🏀 So, from June 30th to July 8th, get ready to raise a toast to the indie film world! 🥂

Court Says No to Rape Accusations Against Luc Besson 💔 Just in, guys. The top court in France has shut down the rape accusations against Luc Besson, the guy who directed 'LUCY' and 'THE FIFTH ELEMENT'. 🎥 The claim was made by Sand Van Roy, a Belgian-Dutch actress, back in May 2018. But the court was like, "Nah, Besson's innocent." 😲 Besson's lawyer was all, "This just confirms the decisions of the last five years that found him not guilty." Even though eight other women also claimed they'd been assaulted or harassed by Besson, he was cleared of all charges in 2021.

RELEASE RADAR:

What to watch this weekend?🍿

THEATRICAL 🎥

• No Hard Feelings sees Jennifer Lawrence as Maddie, tasked with the awkward mission of dating shy Percy to save her home - not as easy as it sounds!

• God Is A Bullet has Jamie Foxx going undercover as ex-cop Bob to rescue his daughter from a wacky cult, alongside the cult's escapee played by Maika Monroe – it's intense!

• Asteroid City, Wes Anderson's quirky 2023 sci-fi comedy-drama boasts an all-star cast - Schwartzman, Johansson, Hanks, and more!

STREAMING 📺

• The Bear: Season 2 is about to land on Hulu this June 22nd and it's all-at-once, binge-watch goodness!

• And Just Like That: Your favorite NYC gals are strutting back onto Max on June 22 for Season 2!

• Marvel’s Secret Invasion: Samuel L. Jackson is back as Nick Fury on Disney+ this June 22!

• Glamorous: Alright, glam gang, get ready for "Glamorous" hitting Netflix on June 22, starring Kim Cattrall as a fierce former supermodel turned boss lady of her own cosmetics empire.

• I’m a Virgo: a 13-foot teen breaking free from his Oakland home to tackle the big, bad world! It's going live on June 23, so don't miss it!

That's a wrap on this week's film scoop, folks! 🎬 If this email was forwarded to you, don't miss out on the action - hit that subscribe button to stay in the know. 📧 Can't wait to bring you more silver screen buzz next week. Until then, keep the popcorn popping! 🍿 See you soon! 👋