Turns out, it wasn’t much of a challenge at all.
“Squid Game: The Challenge” dominated Netflix’s overall leaderboard in its debut week, when it drew 20.1 million views. The unscripted competition series picked up where the I.P. left off in 2021, bumping Part 1 of “The Crown’s” sixth season to second place (8.8 million views) for the week of November 20, 2023.
“Squid Game: The Challenge,” filmed in the UK, is an English-language series; Og “Squid Game” was a Korean-language series dubbed into local languages. As such, the scripted show technically rests atop Netflix’s “Non-English” list, though it blows away all the English-language stuff anyway.
“The Challenge” was so big it brought “Squid Game” back to the Global Top 10 for non-english series — at no. 6 with 1.6 million views — its 21st appearance. The scripted show hadn’t made the list since the week ending June 19, 2022. The long Thanksgiving holiday weekend sure helped the streams pile up.
“Squid Game: The Challenge” dominated Netflix’s overall leaderboard in its debut week, when it drew 20.1 million views. The unscripted competition series picked up where the I.P. left off in 2021, bumping Part 1 of “The Crown’s” sixth season to second place (8.8 million views) for the week of November 20, 2023.
“Squid Game: The Challenge,” filmed in the UK, is an English-language series; Og “Squid Game” was a Korean-language series dubbed into local languages. As such, the scripted show technically rests atop Netflix’s “Non-English” list, though it blows away all the English-language stuff anyway.
“The Challenge” was so big it brought “Squid Game” back to the Global Top 10 for non-english series — at no. 6 with 1.6 million views — its 21st appearance. The scripted show hadn’t made the list since the week ending June 19, 2022. The long Thanksgiving holiday weekend sure helped the streams pile up.
- 11/28/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Christopher Nolan rightly is credited as a champion of the theatrical experience. And the success of “Oppenheimer” (Universal) in theaters, and as a superior experience both in presentation and as part of a communal event, is one of the great cinematic successes of the year.
That began on July 21, the same day of course that “Barbie” (Warner Bros.) opened. Greta Gerwig’s film of course was even bigger (domestic gross $636 million to $325 million for “Oppenheimer”). But apart from the difference of degree of their respective huge successes, after their parallel debut, their release strategies veered.
“Barbie” had a 52 day window before being released to PVOD (at $24.99 to rent) on September 12. “Oppenheimer,” with Universal catering to Nolan’s preferences, waited 120 days, and at $19.99 to rent.
It’s an interesting case study on the value of a delayed release. A look at each film’s theatrical run and subsequent home play suggests WB made the smarter move.
That began on July 21, the same day of course that “Barbie” (Warner Bros.) opened. Greta Gerwig’s film of course was even bigger (domestic gross $636 million to $325 million for “Oppenheimer”). But apart from the difference of degree of their respective huge successes, after their parallel debut, their release strategies veered.
“Barbie” had a 52 day window before being released to PVOD (at $24.99 to rent) on September 12. “Oppenheimer,” with Universal catering to Nolan’s preferences, waited 120 days, and at $19.99 to rent.
It’s an interesting case study on the value of a delayed release. A look at each film’s theatrical run and subsequent home play suggests WB made the smarter move.
- 11/27/2023
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Last Call for Istanbul is a romantic drama film directed by Gonenc Uyanik, from a screenplay by Nuran Evren Sit. The Netflix film revolves around two married people who have a chance to meet at the New York airport and because of that they spend an unforgettable night full of desire, temptation, and excitement in a city that never sleeps. Last Call for Istanbul stars Kivanç Tatlitug and Beren Saat in the lead roles of Mehmet and Serin. So, if you loved the Netflix film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Before We Go Credit – RADiUS
Synopsis: Two strangers stuck in Manhattan for the night grow into each other’s most trusted confidants when an evening of unexpected adventure forces them to confront their fears and take control of their lives.
Before Sunrise (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Castle Rock Entertainment
Synopsis: Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy...
Before We Go Credit – RADiUS
Synopsis: Two strangers stuck in Manhattan for the night grow into each other’s most trusted confidants when an evening of unexpected adventure forces them to confront their fears and take control of their lives.
Before Sunrise (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Castle Rock Entertainment
Synopsis: Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy...
- 11/27/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Directed by Gönenç Uyanık, Last Call for Istanbul is an intense love story! The passion that has been portrayed in this film is beyond explanation. The plot revolves around an estranged couple who give their relationship one last shot. Starring beautiful actors Beren Saat and Kivanç Tatlitug, the film attains its utmost goal of making an appeal to the audience. The passion of the characters can be compared to that of Massimo and Laura in 365 Days. Will Mehmet and Serin be able to resolve their rifts and end up together? What plans do they come up with to save their relationship? Let’s find out!
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Spoiler Alert
How Do Ryan And Samantha Meet?
Ryan meets Samantha at the New York airport as she is standing in the queue to collect her baggage. When she receives the bag, she realizes that it has been interchanged with someone else’s. Ryan comes...
- 11/24/2023
- by Debjyoti Dey
- Film Fugitives
Netflix’s slate for November 2023 has much to offer as the transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving and eventually Christmas begins. Many favorite movies such as Jennifer Garner’s “13 Going on 30” and “The Big Lebowski” arrive Nov. 1, while Garner’s new movie “The Family Switch” rounds out the month when it arrives on the streamer Nov. 30. Other can’t-miss film arrivals on November first include “Whiplash,” “Sixteen Candles,” “The Social Network” and “Pitch Perfect.”
Several new seasons of Netflix shows arrive this month as well, the most highly anticipated of which might be “The Crown” Season 6 Part 1. The first half of the final season of the royal drama series arrives Nov. 16. The limited series adaptation of “All the Light We Cannot See” by Shawn Levy and Steven Knight launches November 2. Levy directed all four episodes of the epic drama series, adapted from the Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Anthony Doerr.
Several new seasons of Netflix shows arrive this month as well, the most highly anticipated of which might be “The Crown” Season 6 Part 1. The first half of the final season of the royal drama series arrives Nov. 16. The limited series adaptation of “All the Light We Cannot See” by Shawn Levy and Steven Knight launches November 2. Levy directed all four episodes of the epic drama series, adapted from the Pulitzer prize-winning novel by Anthony Doerr.
- 11/1/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
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