Hogwarts Legacy
Warner Bros. Games reports that the Nintendo Switch version of the best-selling “Hogwarts Legacy” has been delayed until November 14th.
The reasoning cited is that “We know fans are looking forward to playing on Switch; therefore creating the best possible experience is our top priority.” The game is available now on PS5 & PS4, Xbox X|S & Xbox One, and PC. [Source: Twitter]
Heels
Starz has announced a Friday, July 28th premiere date for the second season of its rural Georgia-set wrestling league drama “Heels”, starring Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig.
The story follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals, Jack Spade (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), are at war over their late father’s legacy while working to find their own versions of success. [Source: Starz]
MUBI
MUBI has acquired eleven films by Lars von Trier for North American streaming release. A new uncut 4K restoration of “The Idiots” will screen June 16th theatrically – timed to the film’s 25th anniversary.
Other titles, many of which have been newly restored, include Dogville,” “The Five Obstructions,” “Manderlay,” “The Boss of it All,” “Breaking the Waves,” The Europa Trilogy, “Antichrist,” and “Dancer in the Dark”. Some are out now. Others will roll out through September 2025. [Source: Deadline]
We Live in Time
A24 has scored the North American rights to the Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh-led love story “We Live in Time” from StudioCanal. The project is currently shooting in London.
John Crowley (“Boy A,” “Brooklyn”) helms the film from a screenplay by playwright Nick Payne. Plot details are under wraps. [Source: THR]
76th Annual Tony Awards
The Writers Guild of America has denied a request for a waiver to allow for the 76th Annual Tony Awards to air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on June 11th.
The management committee has set an emergency meeting for Monday morning to determine the best path forward – either postponing the ceremony until the strike comes to an end or doing a non-televised dinner/press conference. [Source: THR]
