Blind Item: Netflix RealiTea!

Yesterday, Netflix announced new series “Death by Lightning,” a drama retelling the rise of US President James Garfield and his subsequent assassination by Charles Guiteau. It’s the next title from executive producers David Benioff and D.B.

Back when the COVID-19 pandemic ruled the world in April 2020, “Code 8” dropped on Netflix to rave reviews. It’s the story of a little movie that could: Canadian director Jeff Chan fundraised $3.4 million to make his sci-fi genre picture, about a man with superpowers who reluctantly helps out a band of criminals for money to help his sick mother.

What’s next on Netflix in 2024? First and foremost, Season 2 of “Squid Game,” the Korean TV series that went viral in 2021. One of the streamer’s most-watched series ever returns later this year, and it’s safe to assume the hype hasn’t let up in the 2.5 years since the first season’s premiere.

Netflix did its annual blitz, a big dog and pony show for the press last night, revealing its entire film slate for 2024.  Most of the heavy hitters you already know, like Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon: Part 2 – The Scargiver,” which we already know, comes out in April, or “Beverley Hills Cop: Axel Foley,” or John Ridley’s “Shirley,” or Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man,” recently announced for a June release, but there’s plenty of surprises and new confirmations too.

HOLLYWOOD – On Wednesday evening, in Netflix’s star-filled (literally) Tudum theater, the top execs of the world’s streaming giant met the press to discuss their 2024 television programs and films. Timed to the release of a new video preview that debuted this morning, the presentation featured exclusive first looks at series such as Gut Ritche’s “The Gentlemen” and films that will only stream on Netflix like the long-awaited “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.” And, at the center of the event was Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria.

Netflix is doing its annual blitz, a big dog and pony show for the press that’s revealing its entire TV slate for 2024. Many heavy hitters are returning for 2024, including a confirmed “Squid Game,” season two, “Cobra Kai” season six, “Emily in Paris” season four, “The Night Agent” season two, “Outer Banks” season four, “Heartstopper” season three, a second season of “That 90’s Show,” “The Diplomat” season two, “Girls5Eva” season three, and the fourth and final season of “The Umbrella Academy.” Noticeable absent, “Stranger Things” season five so we may officially be waiting until 2025.

Peaky Blinders star Paul Anderson has been fined for possession of drugs including crack cocaine.The Arthur Shelby actor pleaded guilty to four charges, namely of possession of class A crack cocaine, class B amphetamines and two class C prescription substances, during an appearance at Highbury Corner magistrates court last Thursday (January 25).According to prosecutor Kevin Kendridge, Anderson was caught with the substances on Boxing Day, with police reportedly called to a pub in north London after a customer smelled crack cocaine fumes coming from a toilet the actor had just exited (via Daily Mail).Police allegedly found Anderson intoxicated nearby with a young man and a 17-month-old baby, and he was taken to a police station where they found crack cocaine, a wrap of brown powder found to be amphetamines alongside diazepam and pregabalin.The actor’s lawyer Moira MacFarlane told the court: “You will recognise the defendant from a very intense part that he has played in a recent television programme. He is often recognised and does his best to please fans of the show by slipping into character.“He was recognised that Boxing Day and tried to play up for these people.

Alexa and Brennon Lemieux are going to be parents!

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has landed the Sundance Film Festival buzz title documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story. The film premiered January 18 at The Ray Theatre.

The Love Is Blind family is expanding!

What wife of an A-list musician is secretly plotting a divorce? Not only that, she’s angling for a big payday — because she has so much dirt on him!

Anna Calvi has shared a new track called ‘Miquelon’, set to appear on her forthcoming original score for Peaky Blinders.On Friday (January 26), Calvi will release the original score for seasons five and six of the hugely popular TV show, which she has contributed music to consistently.Of her experience making music for the show, Calvi said: “Composing for Peaky Blinders was about atmosphere and space. There’s so much nuance when it comes to scoring to picture.

Single’s Inferno for a fourth season.Today (January 24), the streaming service announced in a press release that Single’s Inferno would be returning for a fourth season, making it the first unscripted series from Netflix Korea to do so.Per Netflix, the third season of Single’s Inferno, which premiered in December 2023 and wrapped up earlier this month, surpassed the popularity of the previous season with over 65million cumulative viewing hours on the streaming platform.“We will continue to do our best and make sure season four is even more entertaining for you by paying closer attention to the fans’ feedback on season four, both positive and negative,” said Single’s Inferno co-producer Kim Jae-won.

Netflix added a far-better-than-expected 13 million subscribers to reach 260.3 million globally as of the end of 2023.

, Love Is Blind season 6 is officially on the way.For the uninitiated: Love Is Blind is an “experiment” in which singles date without seeing what each other looks like, choosing their final partner based on personality alone. Eventually, some couples do get engaged—sight unseen—and it's only once there's a proposal that they finally get to meet face-to-face.The trailer for the new season dropped on Jan. 23, and we're already getting a peek at —and of course, the drama—set to arrive when it premieres on Feb.

Love Is Blind is back!

Michael Owen's teenage son sweetly said his dad was "inspirational" and has helped him "through hard times" as he candidly opened up on his sight loss condition. Former England striker Michael Owen appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning along with his 17 year old son James Owen to raise awareness of Stargardt disease. James was diagnosed with the rare condition at the age of eight and opened up on his struggles growing up before paying a sweet tribute to his dad.

Love Is Blind is returning for it’s sixth season!

Naman Ramachandran Netflix has revealed a lineup of nine titles as part of its licensed Tamil-language film slate for 2024. Ajith Kumar headlines Lyca Productions’ “VidaaMuyarchi,” directed by Magizh Thirumeni. Lyca is also the company behind S.

Emmy winner Nathan Lane has joined Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, the second installment of Ryan Murphy‘s true-crime anthology series for Netflix.