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Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway and Helen Mirren head powerhouse cast for dramatic anthology show Solos

Amazon has announced a star-studded cast for its upcoming dramatic anthology series Solos, due to launch later in 2021 on Prime Video.

Academy Award-winners Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway and Helen Mirren, Emmy Award-winning actor Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens and Constance Wu will star in the Amazon exclusive, from executive producer and showrunner David Weil (Hunters). 

“I am beyond thrilled to be bringing Solos to life alongside this group of artists who I so deeply admire,” says Weil. “I created this piece with a desire to capture stories about connection, hope and the search for that common hum of humanity that binds us all.”  

A product of the lockdown zeitgeist, with Awards potential, Solos promises to ‘explore the deeper meaning of human connection’…

A product of the lockdown zeitgeist, with Awards potential, Solos promises to ‘explore the deeper meaning of human connection, through the lens of the individual. Expect character-driven stories, each told from a different perspective and moment in time, that illuminate that even during our most seemingly isolated moments, in the most disparate of circumstances, we are all connected through the human experience.’

Solos is executive produced by Weil, Sam Taylor-Johnson and Laura Lancaster with Pixie Wespiser serving as a producer. Taylor-Johnson will be directing two episodes and Weil will be making his directorial debut.  

From Snow White to Moana 2: Disney unveils epic 62 movie animated classics Blu-ray box set

Disney is releasing the Disney Classics Complete 62 Movie Collection Box Set, a sweeping archive of every feature from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Moana 2. For animation fans, collectors, and Disney obsessives, it’s an irresistible proposition: 87 years of cinematic history distilled into one hefty, deluxe Blu-ray package.  The collection arrives at…

BAFTA and Samsung team for YouTube series showcasing Hollywood’s biggest stars

BAFTA has launched a new streaming series, BAFTA Playback, sponsored by Samsung, that brings some of Hollywood’s biggest names face-to-face with the moments that defined their craft.  The six-part series, available on BAFTA’s YouTube channel, offers viewers a rare opportunity to see celebrated actors revisit scenes from their careers, discussing the creative choices, influences and…

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