From the FIFA World Cup Final to Hollywood’s latest projects, blockbuster delays and a life-size game of Monopoly, this week is packed with entertainment headlines on “The Scene.”
Miles Mussenden makes his directorial debut
Actor Miles Mussenden is stepping behind the camera.
The “Tulsa King” and “The Walking Dead” actor makes his feature directorial debut with “Homage”, a Caribbean-set drama about a man trying to escape his violent past. Following a sold-out premiere at the American Black Film Festival, the film is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Jennifer Hudson heads to the World Cup Final
Jennifer Hudson is taking her talents to soccer’s biggest stage.
The EGOT winner is set to perform the national anthem before the FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey this Sunday, just days after singing “America the Beautiful” at the MLB All-Star Game.
Jay-Z’s homecoming concerts hit a snag
Jay-Z’s record-breaking concerts at Yankee Stadium didn’t go exactly as planned.
A security breach left thousands of fans waiting outside the venue for more than four hours before the shows finally got underway. Despite the delay, many concertgoers stayed and celebrated the music mogul’s homecoming performances.
Hollywood keeps the cameras rolling
Hollywood has plenty of new projects on the horizon.
Anya Taylor-Joy stars as a con artist in Apple TV+’s upcoming thriller series “Lucky”, marking her first television role since “The Queen’s Gambit”. Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh are also teaming up for the Cold War action-comedy “Mayday”, while Pedro Pascal takes on the role of a cellist in Behemoth. Meanwhile, fans will have to wait even longer for “The Batman Part II,” as the sequel has been delayed once again.
Netflix turns Monopoly into reality
Who needs a board when you can play life-size?
Netflix is bringing Monopoly to life with a reality competition series featuring 12 contestants battling through oversized challenges for a chance to win a two-million-dollar grand prize. The show comes from the team behind “Squid Game: The Challenge” and is expected to premiere next year.
More merger chaos in Hollywood
The battle over one of Hollywood’s biggest deals is far from over.
A federal judge has denied a request from consumers to temporarily block Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The $110 billion deal still faces other legal challenges, with opponents arguing it could reduce competition and limit consumer choice, while Paramount says the merger will create a stronger company better equipped to compete.
