Celebrity Status: Eddie, Bacon, Matt & Ben
On Streaming Today:
BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F (Netflix) – It’s been 30 years since the last Beverly Hills cop film, and now Eddie Murphy is back for this reboot/fourth film. Axel Foley (Murphy) heads back to Los Angeles to save his daughter (Taylour Paige) when her life is threatened. They team up with Detective Bobby Abbot (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and some of Axel’s old pals to uncover a major conspiracy. Kevin Bacon also stars, and returning cast members include Judge Reinhold, Bronson Pinchot, John Ashton and Paul Reiser.
BLUEY (Disney+) – Seven brand new mini-episodes of Bluey premiere as part of the Red, White and Bluey marathon which runs through July 4th weekend. The new ‘minisodes’ run one to three minutes each and are the first of three batches (there will be a total of 20 released over the next year).
THE MAN WITH 1,000 KIDS (Netflix) – This 3-part true crime docuseries is about a charismatic man who is revealed to be the sperm donor to hundreds, maybe even thousands, of children across the world. Jonathan Meijer is a charming Dutch scammer who is accused of deceiving mothers into having his babies on a mass scale. It investigates the murky world of the fertility industry and the lack of global regulations.
BRIDGERTON SEASON 3 MAKES NETFLIX HISTORY WITH 92 MILLION VIEWS _ Netflix’s “Bridgerton” Season 3 has etched its name in the streaming platform’s hall of fame by becoming one of the Top 10 most-watched shows ever. The third installment, which released its second half on June 13, garnered an impressive 91.9 million views, securing its spot on the list of popular English TV series.
… Joining its predecessors, Season 1 with 113.3 million views and Season 2 with 93.8 million views, Season 3’s success is undeniable as it nudged “Baby Reindeer” off the top rankings.
KEVIN BACON AND GLENN HOWERTON JOIN NETFLIX SERIES _ Netflix has scored big with the addition of Kevin Bacon and Glenn Howerton to its upcoming limited series “Sirens.” The duo joins a star-studded cast, including Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock.
… The dark comedy revolves around three women: Devon, Simone, and Michaela. Devon is concerned about her sister Simone’s unsettling relationship with her new boss.
MATT DAMON AND BEN AFFLECK REUNITE IN UPCOMING THRILLER ‘RIP’ _ Netflix has announced it has acquired the rights to the new film “RIP,” starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The thriller’s plot is being kept under wraps by Netflix.
