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👋 Good morning folks! 🌞 Welcome to the Dailies— your ultimate destination for all things Hollywood, in language even a stunt-double can understand. Here’s what you need to know heading into this weekend… 🎥💥

🎞 Here’s what’s on the reel today:

• Most Streamed This Week

• Kevin Spacey’s Court Room Showdowns

• Madonna’s Health Emergency

• Evan Peter’s joins TRON 3 cast

• Birdbox Barcelona Trailer Unveiled

• Yuji Sakamoto’s Netflix Deal

•  Fresh Faces for Squid Game S2

• James Gunn Finds New Superman Lead

• ‘The Other Two’ Drama

• Jane Fonda Stands Up for Actors

• RIP David Bohrman

• Celebs Concerned about LGBTQ Hate

• Vanderpump Spinoff

• Capaldi Cancels Tour

• Julian Sands Found Dead

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!💬 

Spacey's Courtroom Showdown Begins 🎬🏛️ Kevin Spacey's walked into the courtroom in London, kicking off his long-anticipated sexual assault trial. The two-time Oscar winner is up against a hefty 12 charges, filed by four guys, stemming from incidents between 2001 and 2013 - a good chunk of these allegedly occurred during his Old Vic theater days. Now, Spacey's standing his ground and denying all allegations, but let's not forget, this four-week trial could make or break what's left of his career. And get this - he's already hinting at a return to the screen if he's cleared.

Madonna's 'Celebration' Tour Postponed Due to Health Concerns 🏥 The Queen of Pop's highly-anticipated 'Celebration' tour is hitting the pause button. Madonna caught a nasty bacterial infection landing her in the ICU. 🤒 She's getting better, but her doc team says all commitments are off the table for now, including the tour. So, stay tuned for the deets on the new tour dates, okay? It's a mega journey spanning 43 cities globally, from the US to Europe, and it's all about honouring her iconic 40+ years in music and a nod to NYC where it all began. 🎵🌎 Madonna herself was buzzed to give her fans the show they've been waiting for, so let's wish her a speedy recovery! 🌈🙏

Evan Peters Boards 'TRON: Ares' with Jared Leto 🎬🚀 Well, well, well, looks like Evan Peters is all set to join Jared Leto in "TRON: Ares", the third installment of Disney’s techy movie series. 💻🕹️ The new film's expected to shake things up a bit, focusing on a sentient program that ventures into the human world. 🌎🤖 Leto's playing Ares, the program’s physical form, while Peters' role remains under wraps. 👀🔒 Peters is totally killing it lately, scoring an Emmy for "Mare of Easttown" and a Golden Globe for his creepy-good portrayal of Dahmer. Can't wait to see him light up the Tron universe! 🌌👾

Bird Box Barcelona: Netflix Unveils Trailer for Spinoff 🎬🍿👻 Netflix just dropped a new trailer for "Bird Box Barcelona," a spinoff from that Sandra Bullock thriller, "Bird Box," from 2018. This time, we're heading to Barcelona, where a blindfolded dad, Sebastian (played by Mario Casas), protects his daughter from some super spooky forces. 👨‍👧👻 They join forces with the star from "Barbarian", Georgina Campbell, in this sightless world where even the bad guys are changing. 👀😱 As in the original, looking at these evil creatures makes people want to off themselves – talk about a tough day at the office. 🙈 This Spanish-language sequel, written and directed by Álex and David Pastor, is expected to be the first in a series of movies to expand the Bird Box universe. 🎥✨ So, clear your schedule for July 14 – Netflix wants to know if you're ready to see. 👀🗓️

Cannes Winner Yuji Sakamoto Inks 5-Year Deal with Netflix 🎬🖋️ Fresh from snagging a Cannes Best Screenplay win, Japanese screenwriting hotshot Yuji Sakamoto is joining forces with Netflix for a 5-year deal. 🖊️🎉 He's already teamed up with them for the big-budget mystery-romance flick 'In Love and Deep Water', set to premiere later this year. 💘🌊 With his knack for crafting everything from thought-provoking social narratives to laugh-out-loud comedies and heart-tugging love stories, we're stoked to see Sakamoto's storytelling reach a global audience! 🌎👏 Oh, and get this: he's the only writer who could tempt Hirokazu Kore-eda away from directing his own scripts! 🎥😮 Netflix is definitely upping its Japan game recently, and we can't wait to see what's next.

Fresh Faces for 'Squid Game' Season 2! 🦑🎭The world's favourite survival series is back for a second season and it's stacked with eight brand new stars.🌟 The latest squad to join the craze includes Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, and Won Ji-an. 🙌 They'll join forces with earlier additions like Yim Si-Wan, Kang Ha-Neul, Park Sung-Hoon, and Yang Dong-Geun as well as some familiar faces from season one. 🎬

Superman: Legacy - James Gunn has his Clark Kent and Lois Lane! 🎬🌟Big news in the superhero universe - James Gunn has found his new Superman and Lois Lane for the upcoming film, Superman: Legacy! David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan landed the roles after an extensive search and they're set to rock the DC Universe! 💪🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ The movie is a big step in DC's reinvention, especially after a couple of recent flops. It's going to be super interesting to see how Corenswet steps into the legendary boots of Superman, following the likes of Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, and Henry Cavill! 🌟 Brosnahan, our Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, is all geared up to portray the spunky reporter Lois Lane, a role previously rocked by Margot Kidder, Kate Bosworth, and Amy Adams. 🗞️👠 We're looking forward to their take on these iconic roles when Superman: Legacy hits the big screen on July 11, 2025! 🍿📆

‘The Other Two' Wraps Up Season 3 Amidst Behind-the-Scenes Drama 🎬🍿 The much-loved Max comedy 'The Other Two', known for its witty inside look at Hollywood, is wrapping up after three seasons on June 29. 📺 The end comes amidst some behind-the-scenes drama, with showrunners Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider being the focus of HR complaints, including allegations of verbal abuse and overworking their crew. 🤦‍♀️ Though they've been cleared of any wrongdoing, the irony isn't lost on anyone: a satire of Hollywood egotism allegedly having real-life diva behavior! 🎭 While it wasn't a ratings powerhouse, 'The Other Two' had a strong following and a solid Rotten Tomatoes score. So here's a goodbye and a big thank you to the cast and crew! 👏 🔥

Jane Fonda Stands Up for Actors and AI Concerns in SAG-AFTRA Deal 📢🎬 Our beloved Hollywood icon, is taking things to the next level by supporting a potential SAG-AFTRA strike. She was chatting with The Hollywood Reporter about the whole deal, and she's not messing around.🔥 She's planning to join a 'Striking 9 to 5' event, and wants everyone to stand strong and support each other. 👫 She pointed out some scary stuff about artificial intelligence and the risk of actors being replaced. 😱 Remember when residuals were a thing? Yeah, not so much if you're streaming these days. Jane’s saying it's not cool for studio bigwigs to have yachts 🛥️ and mansions 🏰 while actors are treated like gig employees. She's joining stars like Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence, ready to strike if it comes to it. Talk about drama off-screen!

Goodbye David Bohrman, News Innovator Extraordinaire 📺🌟 Innovative news producer David Bohrman 📺, renowned for his contributions at ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, and Current TV, has passed away at 69 🖤 due to hip surgery complications. He revolutionized the industry with shows like 'State of the Union', and 'Situation Room' 🌐, and tech innovations like the 'Magic Wall' 🗳️ and real-time holograms. His later years were spent freelancing, and he leaves behind his wife, two children, and two granddaughters 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧.

Celebs concerned about LGBTQ Hate! 🏳️‍🌈 In a unified call to action, GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign, along with over 250 celebrities and allies such as Ariana Grande, Elliot Page, and Jamie Lee Curtis, have sent an open letter to the bosses of Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter. The letter accuses these platforms of failing to halt the spread of hate and disinformation against the LGBTQ community, which they argue is a clear violation of their own terms of service. The open letter also suggests ways to improve their hate speech and harassment policies. GLAAD's president, Sarah Kate Ellis, and HRC president Kelley Robinson both argue there's a clear link between online hate and real-world violence against the LGBTQ community. 💪🏽🗣️

Bravo's Cooking Up a Vanderpump Spinoff Amid 'Scandoval' Scandal Buzz🍿 Bravo's cooking up a new Vanderpump Rules spinoff in the midst of all the fuss over the 'Scandoval' scandal. 😱 Word on the street is that the show will follow some old favorites like Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright, and Kristen Doute as they trade their wild West Hollywood lifestyles for diaper duty in the San Fernando Valley. 🍼🏡 All this buzz comes as Vanderpump Rules enjoys record ratings, thanks to the juicy revelation that Tom Sandoval cheated on Ariana Madix with Raquel Leviss. 💔 No word yet on how many episodes we're in for, but you know we'll be tuning in to see these old-school Vanderpump vets navigate the 'burbs! 🌳 

Lewis Capaldi Takes Health-First Break from Live Performances 😔🎶🧡 Lewis Capaldi, the singer we all know and love, is taking a pause from live performing for a while. After a tough performance at Glastonbury where his Tourette syndrome symptoms acted up, he's decided he needs to take a breather to sort out his mental and physical health 🧡. He posted a heartfelt message on his social media:

Actor Julian Sands Found Dead on Mt. Baldy 💔 Remains found last week on Southern California's Mt. Baldy are confirmed to be those of actor Julian Sands. Our guy Sands, 65, disappeared earlier this year while hiking on the mountain. Hikers discovered the remains last Saturday, and the sheriff's department confirmed the tragic news on Tuesday. 🙏 Let's take a moment to remember Sands' legendary work. This North Hollywood dude was a powerhouse in the film biz with a load of credits including “A Room with a View,” “Boxing Helena,” “Warlock,” and even "The Medallion" with Jackie Chan! 🎥 A British-born actor, Sands left us with a lot of great cinema. We'll miss you, Julian.

One last note…

🚨 Circle June 30th on your calendar 🗓️ That's when the SAG, AFTRA, and AMPTP finish up their Hollywood contract talks. At midnight, the current deal's off the table. It's crunch time, so stay tuned! 🎬🕛

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What to watch this weekend?🍿

THEATRICAL 🎥

• Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny sees our fearless archaeologist hero at it again! This time, he's rushing to snag a mythical dial that could flip history on its head, all while playing cat and mouse with a NASA-working ex-Nazi.

• Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken: Ruby Gillman, your everyday high schooler, turns out to be related to ocean-protecting kraken queens! Now she's gotta step up, embrace her inner warrior, and save the seas from some seriously full-of-themselves mermaids.

• Prisoner’s Daughter sees a sick ex-prisoner, set free and landing at the doorstep of his daughter Maxine's house. He's got to play nice, pay rent, and keep his past a secret from his grandson Ezra.

STREAMING 📺

• Run Rabbit Run: Now streaming on Netflix, a mom's life gets turned upside down when her little girl starts talking about another life she's lived, in the process, starts digging up some really tough family history.

• DELETE on Netflix is a unique blend of horror and sci-fi, stemming from Thailand. With a device that erases people via photo, this eight-episode series, available from June 28, 2023, promises to leave you shocked and intrigued.

• Hijack on Apple TV+ features Idris Elba in a story of a real-time plane hijacking. After its first airing on June 28, 2023, the suspense builds with the third episode due on July 5th, 2023. It's a thrilling ride that keeps throwing unexpected twists at you.

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! 👋