‘Wake Up Dead Man’ review: Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig deliver raucous ‘Knives Out’ mystery
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‘Wake Up Dead Man’ review: Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig deliver raucous ‘Knives Out’ mystery

After a limited theatrical run, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is now streaming on Netflix. 

You can still catch it in cinemas, instead of Netflix’s preferred method of home-viewing, but either way, this is a film well worth watching. 

Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence revels in a concept well-executed.

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Netflix news: SAG-AFTRA to assess Netflix-WB merger before taking a position
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Netflix news: SAG-AFTRA to assess Netflix-WB merger before taking a position

The American actors union, SAG-AFTRA, is conducting a “complete and thorough analysis” before making a public stance on the proposed Netflix/Warner Bros. merger.

SAG-AFTRA cedes that the merger “raises many serious questions”.

Film New Blitz’s RC Stacey goes union-side to report on the potential monopoly of the century.

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Netflix news: WGA believes Warner Bros. merger ‘must be blocked’
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Netflix news: WGA believes Warner Bros. merger ‘must be blocked’

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is one of several bodies in direct opposition to Netflix’s proposed deal to purchase Warner Bros.

An $82 billion deal between Netflix and Warner Bros. is feared to impact jobs, monopolise the market and raise prices for consumers.

The WGA writes about this, and more, reports Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence.

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Netflix news: DGA chief Christopher Nolan to lead emergency talks with streamer over Warner Bros. deal
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Netflix news: DGA chief Christopher Nolan to lead emergency talks with streamer over Warner Bros. deal

The Directors Guild of America (DGA), led by Christopher Nolan, plans to meet with Netflix over concerns with the streaming giant’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros.

Netflix has rocked the film world with this deal, which will cut right through the theatrical and streaming markets.

Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look at what Nolan and company have had to say.

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Netflix news: Streaming giant to purchase Warner Bros. and HBO Max
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Netflix news: Streaming giant to purchase Warner Bros. and HBO Max

Streaming giant Netflix has rocked the film and television industry with news that it's set to acquire Warner Bros.

A deal worth $82.7 billion will see Netflix gobble up Warner Bros. and HBO amid Discovery Global's separation of properties.

Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence covers what the key players in the deal have had to say.

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Netflix news: ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ trailer drops with strong reviews
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Netflix news: ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ trailer drops with strong reviews

In November 2019, Knives Out hit cinemas and instantly became one of the most popular films of that year.

From Daniel Craig’s iconic American accent to the all-star cast accompanying him in both the first film and its sequel, Glass Onion, many have been excitedly awaiting the third instalment.


Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews reports on the latest trailer for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.

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Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things 5’ - Questions to be answered in the final series
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Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things 5’ - Questions to be answered in the final series

On November 26, we will see the end of what many will consider the most iconic Netflix Original of all time. 

With the release of Stranger Things 5 comes the beginning of the end for a series that has been breaking records on screen for almost 10 years now.

From the mysterious vanishing of Will Byers in season one to season three’s cliffhanger with the “death” of Jim Hopper, the Duffer brothers definitely know how to confuse and mislead audiences. 

Ahead of the first three episodes releasing on Netflix later this month, Film News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner presents three questions that still need answering ahead of our final trip to Hawkins.

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Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things’ season five finale is coming to cinemas
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Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things’ season five finale is coming to cinemas

Netflix’s Stranger Things has provided more iconic moments than one can count over the last few years.

With the show’s fifth and final season coming to a close, Netflix has revealed the finale will be shown concurrently in cinemas across North America with its release on the streaming site.

Having already given viewers an odd release schedule, with episodes coming out in three batches, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews discusses what makes this so special.

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Netflix news: Why ‘reluctant’ Liam Hemsworth took on Geralt role in ‘The Witcher’
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Netflix news: Why ‘reluctant’ Liam Hemsworth took on Geralt role in ‘The Witcher’

After three seasons with Henry Cavill in the lead, Liam Hemsworth makes his bow as Geralt in the upcoming fourth season of Netflix’s The Witcher.

A star of The Hunger Games and The Expendables 2, Hemsworth was wary of stepping into Cavill’s shoes.

Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence reports on what changed the Aussie’s mind.

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‘Steve’ review: Netflix delivers heartfelt drama starring Cillian Murphy
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‘Steve’ review: Netflix delivers heartfelt drama starring Cillian Murphy

Few actors can demand your attention as much as Cillian Murphy, and his latest film, Steve, is further evidence of this. 

Steve, a Netflix original, earned a limited theatrical release from September 19 before arriving on the streaming platform on October 3.

Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes why this is a must-see drama.

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Netflix news: Guillermo del Toro and Oscar Isaac discuss new ‘Frankenstein’ ahead of October release
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Netflix news: Guillermo del Toro and Oscar Isaac discuss new ‘Frankenstein’ ahead of October release

Netflix’s Frankenstein is set to come out in select theatres on October 17, before hitting the streamer on November 7.

It is the latest in a long line of cinematic adaptations of horror icon Mary Shelley’s novel.

Director Guillermo del Toro and star Oscar Isaac have recently revealed inspirational moments behind the project, writes Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence.

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Netflix news: Liam Hemsworth is on a rescue mission in ‘The Witcher’ Season 4 trailer
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Netflix news: Liam Hemsworth is on a rescue mission in ‘The Witcher’ Season 4 trailer

Liam Hemsworth’s debut as Geralt draws nearer, and Netflix has sought to build on the hype with a recently released trailer for The Witcher Season 4.

After images and teasers, this has given fans the biggest glimpse yet of Hemsworth in place of the beloved Henry Cavill in the lead role.

Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence unpicks the latest trailer.

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Netflix news: Extended-look at Liam Hemsworth's Geralt in 'The Witcher'
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Netflix news: Extended-look at Liam Hemsworth's Geralt in 'The Witcher'

Netflix unveiled an extended look at Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt of Rivia on Sunday.

The streaming giant published a short video in tandem with a release date announcement for Season 4 of The Witcher: October 30.

Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence previews the beginning of the end for The Witcher.

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Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ reviews ‘Roses’ and previews huge Netflix feature films
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Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ reviews ‘Roses’ and previews huge Netflix feature films

The latest episode of A Friendly Film Take pits Film News Blitz co-founders Dan Lawrence and Simon Wilkes together for a friendly film discussion.

The duo discuss some of the latest film topics across the big and small screen. 

Roses and a trio of big Netflix releases take centre stage in their friendly film chat.

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Netflix news - ‘Wednesday’ season one recap, everything to know about the new season
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Netflix news - ‘Wednesday’ season one recap, everything to know about the new season

Netflix’s Wednesday redefined what a teen supernatural series could be.

With its unique mix of gothic mystery, coming-of-age drama, and dry humour, it became a cultural phenomenon.

Now, as season two officially premieres on Netflix, fans are diving back into the dark world of Nevermore Academy — Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh offers her preview.

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Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things’ trailer reaction - The Upside Down ventures into Hawkins
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Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things’ trailer reaction - The Upside Down ventures into Hawkins

Netflix and the Duffer Brothers finally dropped the long-awaited official teaser trailer for Stranger Things season five on July 16.

Heavy on special effects, the trailer teases an intense, supernatural rollercoaster as the series barrels toward its conclusion.

Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo walks you through what to look out for in the new trailer, and what to expect from the finale based on what it reveals.

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Netflix news: Streaming giant announces ‘Assassin’s Creed’ series adaptation
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Netflix news: Streaming giant announces ‘Assassin’s Creed’ series adaptation

It’s time to reenter the Animus, Assassin’s Creed is officially coming to life in live-action, and it’s landing on Netflix. 

The streaming giant has given the go-ahead for the much-anticipated series adaptation of Ubisoft’s best-selling game franchise, and it’s bringing in some serious talent to make it happen.

Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence reports.

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Film news: Netflix brings Richard Osman’s pages to the screen with ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ trailer
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Film news: Netflix brings Richard Osman’s pages to the screen with ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ trailer

The trailer for Richard Osman’s film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club has been released. 

Richard Osman’s best-selling book The Thursday Murder Club has been so successful that Netflix has taken on a film adaptation of it. 

Packed with a stellar cast, here’s Film News Blitz’s Amelie da Costa’s take on The Thursday Murder Club.

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Film news: Happy Gilmore 2 is in Full Swing
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Film news: Happy Gilmore 2 is in Full Swing

Adam Sandler is getting ready to unveil one of his most iconic characters to the world again after a near-30 year absence in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2 and he’s used the real-life golfing stars of Full Swing to help him.

In a collision of fiction and non-fiction, Netflix has leveraged its golfing properties in a true masterstroke of marketing genius.

Film News Blitz’s David Bason charts the course for Sandler’s hotly anticipated comedy sequel.

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Netflix news: Release updates for The Old Guard 2, Frankenstein, Knives Out 3 and more
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Netflix news: Release updates for The Old Guard 2, Frankenstein, Knives Out 3 and more

Netflix is king when it comes to beaming cinema-style spectacles right into your living room, bedroom or on the move via the tube.

With 2025 up and running, the streaming giant unveiled its upcoming slate of series and feature films.

Film News Blitz’s David Bason dives into the updated release schedule for some of Netflix’s exciting upcoming projects from Frankenstein to the third Knives Out mystery.

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