Entertainment Tidbits
Netflix is developing a reality competition series inspired by the hit video game Overcooked. A24 has secured the rights to the cooperative cooking game and is partnering with Netflix to create an unscripted adaptation. The project, now in early development, is expected to feature family-friendly, fast-paced kitchen challenges similar to Nailed It! and Floor Is Lava. (Story URL)
Helen Mirren will receive the 2026 Cecil B. DeMille Award, the Golden Globes announced on Wednesday. The actress and producer will be honored during the new primetime special Golden Eve, airing January 8th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The Cecil B. DeMille Award, established in 1952, honors outstanding contributions to film. (Story URL)
Universal Pictures has set Cocomelon: The Movie for release in theaters on February 26, 2027. The CG-animated film is based on the popular children’s series. The movie follows JJ and his friends on a new adventure, continuing the show’s mission to teach life skills through music. Cocomelon reaches audiences in more than 80 countries and 20 languages. (Story URL)
Millie Bobby Brown told British Vogue she “was crying every day” while reading stories about her looks during promotion for her new film. She recalled headlines such as “Why are Gen Zers like Millie Bobby Brown ageing so badly?” and said they left her “depressed for three, four days.” In a March Instagram video, Brown said, “This isn’t journalism. This is bullying.” (Story URL)
Anthony Hopkins and Charlotte Rampling will star in The Species, a new period drama directed by Justin Chadwick (Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom). The story follows Emma Darwin, widow of scientist Charles Darwin, as she confronts a crisis of faith after discovering her late husband’s unpublished autobiography. Tom Hollander and Billy Howle also star. (Story URL)
Netflix and Sony have confirmed plans for a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, aiming for a 2029 release. The animated musical follow-up may take several years to complete due to the lengthy production process, and the date could shift depending on development. The original film follows a fictional K-pop girl group who fight demons through music. (Story URL)
