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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will be locking horns in the squared circle Friday night (November 15) in a bout that will draw plenty of views as the former heavyweight champion takes on a much younger fighter. During the mandatory faceoff for photo opportunities, Mike Tyson gave Jake Paul a little smack on the cheek to let him know what will be in store for tonight.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul were in Texas at the weigh-in ahead of their super fight bout that will be held at the AT&T Stadium, which will air live on Netflix. As custom for most combat sporting events, Tyson and Paul greeted each other in the stare-down segment after the weigh-in with all the theatrics fighters used to intimidate or size up their opponents.
In a video clip that has since gone viral, Paul rushed Tyson and crowded his space, prompting Iron Mike to unleash five fingers to the face in yet another slap heard around the world. The pair were quickly separated with a smiling Paul mocking Tyson at the moment.
According to a report from ESPN, a Tyson insider claims that Paul stepped on Tyson’s foot during the faceoff and had enough of the trash talk with the footstepping being a final straw.
For what it’s worth, Tyson, 58, weighed in at a fit 233 pounds with Paul, 27, weighing in at 220. To date, this is the largest gap in age between two fighters in professional boxing history.
Tyson, who boasts a record of 50-6 with 44 knockouts, has not fought professionally in 19 years. Tyson has participated in a pair of exhibition fights, including clashing with Roy Jones Jr. Paul’s last fight came last July with a sixth-round stoppage of Mike Perry by TKO.
The Friday night bout between “Iron” Mike Tyson and Jake Paul kicks off on Netflix at 8 PM EST. Learn more here.
Hop to the 1:03-minute mark to see the moment in question.
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It’s been a few years since the fourth season of Stranger Things left us wondering how the series would conclude. Though we still have no idea how the kids in Hawkins, Indiana, will stop the Upside Down from running rampant across our reality, Netflix has dropped a new teaser trailer for the upcoming final season of the popular show.
No actual scenes from the forthcoming fifth season of the show were shown, but the teaser trailer does reveal the upcoming titles of each episode. Judging from that alone we’re going to be in for quite the ride. Coming in eight episodes strong the titles are as follows: “The Crawl,” “The Vanishing of…,” “The Turnbow Trap,” “Sorcerer,” “Shock Jock,” “Escape From Camazotz,” “The Bridge,” and “The Rightside Up.”
While these titles don’t give away much we can at least expect a lot of heart-pounding scenarios in which our young heroes will find themselves in life and death situations. According to Variety, some titles may suggest familiar scenarios.
Per Variety:
Some of these titles allude to earlier episodes: “The Vanishing of…” — revealed with the name fully obscured — invokes the series premiere “The Vanishing of Will Byers.” Fans online have already speculated that the new abductee could be Holly Wheeler, the younger sister of Mike (Finn Wolfhard) who was reportedly recast with “Evil Dead Rise” actor Nell Fisher, but Netflix has not officially confirmed.
The Season 1 finale was titled “The Upside Down,” the name of the phantasmagoric alternate dimension connected to Hawkins, so it is fitting that the series finale title, “The Rightside Up,” is the reverse. And the penultimate episode title, “The Bridge,” evokes curious titles like Season 4’s “The Piggyback” and Season 2’s “The Gate.”
Should be interesting to see how the series comes to an end after eight years of build-up.
The final season of Stranger Things will hit Netflix sometime in 2025. What do you expect to see unfold when it’s all said and done? Let us know in the comments section below.
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It has been months since rumors circled that Colman Domingo was being eyed to replace Jonathan Majors as Kang The Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and while that’s still a possibility, the man is keeping himself busy with new and interesting projects.
On Tuesday (Oct. 29), Netflix dropped a new trailer to its new original series, The Madness, which stars Colman Domingo as political media pundit, Muncie Daniels, who finds himself accused of a murder he didn’t commit. After witnessing the murder of an infamous white supremacist (not Trump), Daniels is framed for the killing and can only rely on himself to clear his name while delving into the crazy conspiracy behind the crime.
Of course they’d frame a Black man for the murder of a white supremacist. Watch ya back out there Don Lemon!
According to Hypebeast, Domingo will be joined by the likes of Marsha Stephanie Blake, John Ortiz, Gabrielle Graham and Tamsin Topolski.
The Clement Virgo-directed series will be an eight-episode thrill ride that’s sure to have twists and turns at every angle. So y’all better buckle up because Colman Domingo don’t be signing up for no lame ish.
Per Hypebeast:
“Everything about this conspiracy thriller excited me. It was a unique protagonist, one that I had never seen or experienced,” Domingo told Netflix. “Someone who has very centrist beliefs, and now they’re being thrust into the world to really hard-core believe in something and to reexamine the people that they believed were possible enemies. You realize you have more in common with them than you thought you had in the beginning.”
“I think it says a lot about who we are now and what we’re willing to do, and also to look at who’s really pulling the strings and for whose benefit.”
The Madness premiers on Netflix Nov. 28. Check out the trailer and let us know if you’ll be checking for it come next month in the comments below.
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It’s been more than a year since the sudden passing of legendary TV host Jerry Springer, and while many youngn’s wouldn’t understand why he’s held in such high regard among the older generation, they’ll be able to get an idea as to why he was beloved as a new documentary is set to release in the new year.
According to Variety, Netflix is set to release a two-part documentary dubbed Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action, which is set to release Jan. 7, 2025. The documentary will delve into how Jerry Springer went from a reporter at a local television station to hosting one of the most ratchet and entertaining talk shows of the 90s. It. Was. Amazing. Kids used to skip school, watch the show and risk getting “Cutting Cards” sent to their homes, but y’all youngn’s wouldn’t know anything about that.
The Hollywood Reporter reports:
Per Netflix, the “jaw-dropping” doc will feature “first-hand testimony and revelations from show insiders,” as well as interviews with producers and former guests who help uncover “a murkier picture” of “The Jerry Springer Show” and “the destruction it caused.”
“Fights, Camera, Action” promises to raise “renewed questions about who was responsible, and how far things should go in the name of entertainment.”
“The Jerry Springer Show” ran for 27 seasons, from 1991 to 2018, and became popular due to its trashy, unfiltered approach to controversial topics such as incest, racism and adultery. The guests were characteristically rowdy, often breaking out into fist fights and screaming matches, broken up by security guards. It also became a trend for women in the audience to flash their breasts in exchange for “Jerry Beads,” Mardi Gras-style necklaces with the show’s logo.
Again: It. Was. Amazing.
While most people felt it was staged, scripted and rehearsed, none of that mattered. It was junk food for the brain and we indulged in it every time.
Will you be checking out Netflix’s Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action when it premiers on Jan. 7, 2025? Let us know in the comments section below.
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One of the most anticipated sporting events of the year is almost here. Netflix has released the trailer for the upcoming Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson fight.
As spotted on Variety Magazine the streaming platform has kicked off their promotional efforts for the main event. The almost two-minute clip opens up with a panoramic external shot of AT&T Stadium then quickly cuts two both fighters in the ring. Both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson look very focused as they await the first bell. From there we get some footage of each fighter’s past bouts including Paul’s dismantling of Nate Diaz and Iron Mike’s signature right hook that forced Michael Spinks to lean back. The trailer ends with both brawlers finally meeting at the middle of the ring ready to swing on each other.
Announced on March 7, the bout was originally scheduled for July 20 but was postponed due to Tyson suffering an ulcer problem while traveling. The former heavyweight champion of the world confirmed that this bout will actually be an exhibition match thus the results would not impact their respective professional records. This is not the first time the two would appear at the same event. When Mike Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr. back in 2020, Jake Paul defeated Nate Robinson on the undercard.
The Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson fight will stream on Netflix on November 15 at 8 PM EST / 5PM PST. You can see the official trailer below.
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It only took 30 years, but Will Smith and Michael Bay are finally working together again.
Spotted on Variety and first reported by Deadline, Will Smith and Michael Bay will reunite for the upcoming Netflix action film Fast and Loose.
According to the website, Fast and Loose will follow a man, played by Smith, who wakes up in Tijuana with no memories. As he works to regain his memory, he learns that he has been living a double life as a crime kingpin and an undercover CIA agent.
The upcoming project marks the first time Smith and Bay have worked together since 1995’s box office blockbuster Bad Boys, which also starred Martin Lawrence and went on to spawn three successful sequels.
Speaking of Lawrence, the actor/comedian joked on X, formerly Twitter, “Don’t forget about ya boy.”
Variety notes that Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, Chris Bremner, and Eric Pearson will work on the script with Smith, Kelly McCormick, and David Leitch for 87North, serving as producers.
Jon Mone and Ryan Shimazaki are in negotiations to produce for Westbrook Studios.
Since Bad Boys, Smith has become one of Hollywood’s biggest names. He won an Acadmey Award for his portrayal of Richard Williams in King Richard and starred in Apple’s Emancipation in 2022. He is set to star in the long-awaited sequel to I Am Legend alongside Michael B. Jordan and Sony Pictures’ sci-fi thriller Resistor.
Michael Bay has been busy blowing things up on screen in blockbuster Transformers live-action films and has sat in the director’s chair for other high-action films like Pearl Harbor and Ambulance.
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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has offered relentless commentary regarding the ongoing legal issues that Sean “Diddy” Combs faces, and now is set to bring forth a new docuseries centered on the mogul. Partnering with Netflix, 50 Cent is putting forth the series with Alexandria Stapleton directing.
In an exclusive report from Variety, 50 Cent — who promised late last year that a documentary of sorts was coming soon — will work with Netflix for the as-of-yet untitled docuseries. In a statement from Jackson and Stapleton, the pair are looking to examine the decades of Diddy’s reign in music and uncover the root of the serious allegations he faces.
From Variety:
“This is a story with significant human impact. It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far,” 50 Cent and Stapleton said in an exclusive statement to Variety. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to give a voice to the voiceless and to present authentic and nuanced perspectives. While the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to remember that Sean Combs’ story is not the full story of hip-hop and its culture. We aim to ensure that individual actions do not overshadow the culture’s broader contributions.”
The docuseries will be executive produced by 50 Cent’s G-Unit Film & Television alongside Stapleton’s House of Nonfiction company. Texas Crew Productions are also named as producers of the docuseries. It was reported that proceeds from the film will go towards assisting victims of sexual assault.
A release date will be forthcoming.
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Gamers tend to agree that Netflix’s Castlevania animated series is arguably the best video game adapted feature since 1995’s Mortal Kombat. So it shouldn’t be surprising that Netflix continue to keep the franchise going as fans can’t seem to get enough of the animated undead.
This past Monday (Sep. 16) Netflix released their first teaser trailer for the second season of Castlevania: Nocturne which promises more bloody vampire violence and according to Deadline, will pick up 300 years after the events of the original series.
Per Deadline:
Season 1 took place in France in 1792 — the height of the French Revolution. Here’s the synopsis: In a remote part of western France, the counter-revolutionary aristocracy has forged an alliance with a terrifying Vampire Messiah, who promises to ‘eat the sun’ and unleash an army of vampires and nightcreatures to crush the revolution and enslave humanity. Annette, a sorceress from the Caribbean, seeks out Richter Belmont, last descendant of the long-fabled family of vampire hunters, to lead the resistance.
In Season 2 , now joined by the legendary Alucard, Richter Belmont and his band of vampire hunters are in a desperate race against time. Erzsebet Báthory, the Vampire Messiah, who already seems invincible, seeks the full power of the goddess Sekhmet so she can plunge the world into endless darkness and terror.
Too bad there’s no way Castlevania could ever crossover with Blade or Vampire Hunter D or something. Just sayin.’
Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 is set to premier on Netflix this coming January of 2025. Will you be tuning in? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Netflix has released the trailer for the documentary series on the controversial WWE chairman Vince McMahon.
The trailer for the Netflix documentary series Mr. McMahon made its debut, showing the rise and tumultuous fall of World Wrestling Entertainment chairman and co-founder Vince McMahon. The trailer is loaded with snippets from interviews with a few of the wrestling federation’s legends including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, and Paul “Triple H” Levesque. McMahon himself is extensively featured, having sat down for multiple interviews concerning his career during the filming of the series. Mr. McMahon will debut on the platform on September 25.
Mr. McMahon covers the life and career of Vince McMahon from his beginnings as a businessman who helped found the WWE (formerly the World Wrestling Federation), overseeing its rise from a regional force to a dominant global entertainment company to the shocking sexual abuse allegations that forced him to step down. The six-part series, according to the press release, aims to “present an unflinching, no-holds-barred look at one of the most enigmatic figures in sports entertainment.” It was originally announced in October 2020. McMahon would announce his retirement from the WWE as its board of directors was investigating allegations of misconduct. He’d return to oversee the sale of the WWE to Endeavor, who merged it with the UFC under the TKO umbrella in 2023. McMahon would then step down again due to another sexual assault allegation.
Tiger King filmmaker Chris Smith is the director of the series and is an executive producer along with the noted sports journalist Bill Simmons and Zara Duffy. There was speculation that the series wouldn’t go forward after Netflix’s 10-year, $5 billion deal to be the home of WWE’s Monday Night Raw beginning next January. “The goal behind Mr. McMahon was to pull back the curtain and reveal the true Vince McMahon, obscured beneath the persona he presented to the world,” Smith said in an interview with Deadline. “Over the four years of production, the story evolved in truly shocking ways, culminating in some extremely harrowing allegations. The final product is a revealing documentary that we believe offers a rich and nuanced portrait of the man and the complex legacy he left behind.”
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Looks like a popular ’80s franchise will be given some new life as a new Ghostbusters animated series is making its way to Netflix sooner than later.
Seventies and ’80s babies remember with fondness The Real Ghostbusters animated cartoon that ran from 1986 to 1991, and with the success of the recent Ghostbusters films, it seems like there just might be a market for the supernatural comedy/action franchise in 2024.
According to Variety, Netflix has just ordered a new Ghostbusters animated series and has tapped Elliott Kalan to serve as a writer for the project as well as its executive producer.
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The show was first reported to be in development at the streamer back in June 2022. Exact plot details are still under wraps, but sources say the 3D animated series will be tonally in line with the recent “Ghostbusters” films.
As previously reported, the series hails from Sony Pictures Animation, with Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan of Ghost Corps, Inc. onboard as executive producers. Reitman and Kenan recently co-wrote the live-action features “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” with Reitman directing the former and Kenan directing the latter. Production on the series will be handled by Netflix and Ghost Corps, Inc., which is based at Sony’s Columbia Pictures.
What’s the chances they get the OG Ghostbusters like Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson to voice their characters? Probably slim to none, but hey, we can dream, right?
What do y’all think of a new animated Ghostbusters series? Will you be checking for it? Let us know in the comments section below.