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Sizzling Samachar: Russell Crowe's new thriller ‘Bear Country’ heads to the Aussie Outback; Big Nick’s back! ‘Den of Thieves 3’ gears up for more global heist action

Sizzling Samachar of the Day - 31st January 2025

Sizzling Samachar: Russell Crowe's new thriller ‘Bear Country’ heads to the Aussie Outback; Big Nick’s back! ‘Den of Thieves 3’ gears up for more global heist action

Sizzling Samachar of the Day 

Last Updated: 11.47 PM, Jan 31, 2025

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Welcome to another episode of your daily news podcast, I'm your host Nikhil Kumar. News from Hollywood up next.

’90s sci-fi horror classic ‘The Faculty’ gets a reboot with Robert Rodriguez on board

The weekend looks promising as the ‘90s nostalgia train shows no signs of slowing. The Faculty—Robert Rodriguez’s cult 1998 sci-fi horror—gets a reboot! Directed by Drew Hancock who also helmed Companion, this alien-invasion thriller returns with Rodriguez himself producing alongside BoulderLight, the studio behind Barbarian. The original followed a high school where teachers infected by an alien parasite target students, who fight back against the creepy takeover. With a cast featuring Josh Hartnett, Elijah Wood, and Jordana Brewster, it became an instant classic. The reboot promises to honor the original’s eerie vibe while adding a modern edge. No release date yet, but fans are already hyped!

Russell Crowe's new thriller ‘Bear Country’ heads to the Aussie Outback

Russell Crowe is swapping Hollywood’s glitz for the Australian Gold Coast in Bear Country, a thriller based on Thomas Perry’s novel Strip. Directed by Derrick Borte, the story follows Crowe as Manco Kapak, a club owner whose retirement dreams shatter after a masked gunman robs him. Set in Los Angeles but filmed in Queensland, this reunion of Crowe and Borte—after 2020’s Unhinged—promises high-octane action. With filming starting February, the project is expected to inject $11.9 million into Queensland’s economy. Meanwhile, Crowe stays busy with upcoming releases like Rothko and The Beast in Me. Stay tuned for the release date!

Leslye Headland bids adieu to 'Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' adaptation

Taylor Jenkins Reid’s bestselling novel, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, has lost its director, Leslye Headland (Russian Doll). While Headland called herself a massive fan of the story, she revealed the project “just didn’t work out” for her. The Netflix adaptation still has Liz Tigelaar penning the screenplay, but no new director or cast has been announced. Fans continue to dream-cast Jessica Chastain and Aubrey Plaza as Evelyn and Celia, despite Chastain ruling herself out. The book’s rise to fame, thanks to BookTok, keeps anticipation high. Meanwhile, Reid’s Daisy Jones & The Six streams on Prime Video!

Big Nick’s back! ‘Den of Thieves 3’ gears up for more global heist action

Fans of the gritty Den of Thieves franchise, rejoice! Lionsgate has officially greenlit the third installment, with Gerard Butler set to return as the unrelenting Big Nick O’Brien. After Den of Thieves 2: Pantera smashed the box office, raking in over $32 million domestically, director Christian Gudegast is ready to take the action global. Expect underground crime worlds across Brazil, Africa, and  Southeast Asia as the franchise explores audacious heists. O’Shea Jackson Jr. is expected to reprise his role as Donnie, and the blueprint for Den of Thieves 3 is already outlined. Stay tuned—Big Nick’s next chapter promises chaos!

Kathryn Bigelow’s Netflix comeback: Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson lead her star-studded thriller

After an eight-year hiatus, Kathryn Bigelow is back in action with a mysterious Netflix thriller dropping Fall 2025. Packed with a stellar cast including Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jared Harris, and Anthony Ramos, this untitled project is penned by Noah Oppenheim and produced by Bigelow herself. While plot details remain hush-hush, the excitement is palpable as Bigelow’s previous gems like Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker continue to leave fans craving more. With her knack for edge-of-your-seat narratives, this Netflix release is poised to remind everyone why Bigelow is Hollywood’s queen of intense storytelling. Stay tuned!

Polin, babies, and ‘Bridgerton’: Season 4 hype gets real

Bridgerton Season 4 may be far off (hello, 2026), but the tea is piping! Nicola Coughlan, our beloved Penelope Featherington turned Penelope Bridgerton, is adjusting to her new “graduated” status, complete with a mini doppelgänger baby in tow. The new chapter focuses on Benedict and Sophie, bringing fresh characters like Lady Araminta Gun and her scheming daughters. Coughlan teased a whole new vibe for this season, promising drama, romance, and surprises. Season 3’s steamy success proved irresistible, securing 92 million views. Until Season 4 drops, stream the first three seasons on Netflix and sip that Bridgerton brew!

Game On: ‘Squid Game’ season 3 drops June 27 with thrilling first look

The wait is over—Netflix has officially revealed that Squid Game Season 3 will premiere on June 27, just months after Season 2’s release. Unlike the three-year gap between Seasons 1 and 2, fans can now rejoice at the quick return of this global sensation. First-look images tease Seong Gi-hun in dire straits, alongside tearful competitors and the menacing Front Man. Season 2 saw Gi-hun re-enter the games, face heartbreak, and fail to stop the deadly competition. With tragedy shadowing his journey, will justice finally prevail? Stream Season 2 now on Netflix and gear up for the gripping finale!

Well that's all for this episode, until the next time it's your host Nikhil Kumar signing out.

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- Written by Apurva Dutta

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