🎬 New Rules Incoming

👋 Good morning! Ever catch yourself wondering where the Netflix intro “tudum” sound comes from? Surprise, surprise, it’s a nod to the streamer’s OG series, ‘House of Cards.’ The iconic sound traces back to a scene where Frank Underwood knocks his ring against his desk, as seen here. 👈

Welcome aboard the Dailies. As you sip your morning brew, we’ll get you caught up with the fast-paced world of Hollywood - no need to chase down a newsstand, we’ve got everything you need right here.

🎞 Here’s what’s on the reel today:

• Netflix’s Global Gamble

• New AI Rules Incoming

• The Looming TikTok Ban

• Last Looks 👀: Bite-sized scoops on developing stories/projects

• Release Radar: What to watch this weekend

• Video Village 📀

• Martini Shot 🍸

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

TOP STREAMED THIS WEEK

🎬🌍Netflix's Global Gamble: Netflix is earmarking a staggering $7.9B of its $15.4B budget for productions outside of North America. This shift not only marks the first time the streaming giant invests more in international content than in its domestic market but also points to a broader industry pivot towards embracing a global TV landscape. With the decline of the so-called peak TV era, companies are exploring new territories to captivate audiences worldwide. This shift is happening as the TV industry starts to move away from the overflow of shows we've had in recent years, focusing more on content that can reach global audiences. Reasons? Making shows outside the U.S. can be cheaper, and American audiences are getting more into shows from other countries (think shows like ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Money Heist’). Plus, with the U.S. market for streaming services getting pretty crowded, Netflix sees a chance to grow by getting more subscribers from other parts of the world. It's a smart move that could lead to a lot more interesting and diverse shows for everyone to watch.

🌍🤖AI's New Playground Rules by EU: The European Union has drafted the first-ever rulebook for the wild west of artificial intelligence, setting boundaries where there were none. It categorizes AI apps into no-go zones (like using AI for racial profiling), areas needing tight oversight (like AI in law enforcement and job screening), and lighter regulation for lower-risk tools (but with a catch for AI-generated media to be clearly labeled as such). Big players like OpenAI and Google are under special scrutiny, required to conduct risk assessments and report on their energy consumption, making sure their powerful technologies don't run amok. Regardless of where a company is based, if they want to play in the EU's digital playground, they must play by these rules or face hefty fines. It's a bold step towards ensuring that our march into the AI future is done with safety, fairness, and respect at the forefront.

🎥🚫 The Looming TikTok Ban: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that could lead to TikTok being banned. The proposed legislation, sparked by national security concerns, would force the app’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or shut it down. What does it mean for Hollywood? Well, recently we’ve seen a symbiotic relationship between social media and cinema—recall the rise of the "Barbenheimer" craze, or ‘Anyone But You,’ which gained unexpected popularity through a viral trend. If the bill does become a law and lead to a TikTok ban, we’d see a massive shift in the digital landscape. Content creators, audiences, and advertisers would pivot to other platforms, likely causing fierce competition between Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat. It's too soon to tell exactly how a TikTok ban might affect Hollywood's ability to promote films in the digital world. We'll just have to wait and see.

Development 🗒️

• Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner are in talks to star in a rom-com for A24. (more)

• ‘The Bear’ creator Christopher Storer set to adapt and direct Amor Towles' ‘The Lincoln Highway’ for Warner Bros. (more)

• Matt Charman is working on thriller series titled ‘The Choice,’ his first Netflix project since the cancellation of the Halle Berry movie. (more)

• Netflix green lights ‘Black Rabbit,’ a drama series featuring Jason Bateman and Jude Law. (more)

• Scarlett Johansson has reportedly been offered the lead role in Gareth Edwards’ ‘Jurassic World’ movie. (more)

• Ty Burrell is set to star in ABC's pilot ‘Forgive and Forget.’ (more)

• Richard Armitage, Lenny Henry, and Rosalind Eleazar lead Netflix's Harlan Coben adaptation ‘Missing You.’ (more)

• ‘Snowpiercer’ moves to AMC for its fourth and final season. (more)

• ‘Black Mirror’ returns for S7 in 2025 with six new episodes. (more)

• Apple TV+ secures a first-look deal with Matthew Hamachek, director of ‘The Dynasty: New England Patriots.’ (more)

• Jurnee Smollett will star alongside Taron Egerton in Apple's new drama series ‘Firebug.’ (more)

• Pierre Morel, director of ‘Taken,’ is set to direct ‘Reactor Motors.’ (more)

• Jennifer Garner and Paul Walter Hauser are set to star in the true-crime movie ‘Fruitcake.’ (more)

• Quoc Dang Tran, creator of ‘Drops of God,’ has signed a two-year overall deal with HBO. (more)

• Netflix is working on a Carlos Alcaraz docuseries for 2025. (more)

• Skybound Entertainment partners with Prime Video for a unique deal on a Scandinavian dystopian thriller series, VAKA. (more)

• Amanda Peet joins Jon Hamm in Apple TV+'s drama ‘Your Friends and Neighbors.’ (more)

• Starz is developing a ‘Power’ prequel series, ‘Origin.’ (more)

• Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson are set to star in Christmas comedy ‘The Man With The Bag.’ (more)

✅ Renewed & Canceled ❌

• ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ is renewed for two more seasons. (more)

• ‘The Bear’ is renewed for S4 to film back-to-back with S3. (more)

Business 🤝

• Paramount Global is selling its 13% stake in Viacom18 to Reliance Industries for $517M, continuing to license content to the venture as Reliance's stake increases to 70.49%. (more)

Other News 🚨

• A24 and IMAX are launching a monthly screening series of A24's films in IMAX format, starting with Alex Garland's ‘Ex Machina’ on Mar. 27. (more)

• Michael Kassan, former CEO of MediaLink and a partner at UTA, is embroiled in lawsuits with UTA accusing him of misusing millions for personal luxury. (more)

• See the list of SXSW Film & TV Festival winners here. 👈

What to watch this weekend? 👀

🎥 THEATRICAL

• Arthur the King: Adventure film starring Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, and a canine friend.

• One Life: Anthony Hopkins plays Sir Nicholas Winton in this biographical drama.

• Love Lies Bleeding: Kristen Stewart-led romantic drama that premiered at Sundance earlier this year.

• Knox Goes Away: Thriller led and directed by Michael Keaton.

• The American Society of Magical Negroes: Satirical comedy written, directed, and produced by Kobi Libii.

📺 STREAMING

• Manhunt: (Apple TV+) Part historical fiction, part conspiracy thriller series following the aftermath of the assassination of President Lincoln.

• Irish Wish: (Netflix) Lindsay Lohan-led rom-com.

• Apples Never Fall: (Peacock) Mystery drama miniseries based on Liane Moriarty's novel of the same name.

• The Bloody Hundredth: (Apple TV+) Companion documentary to ‘Masters of the Air.’