Netflix Goes to Cable (in France) and A.I. Reimagines Classic Kung Fu Films

In this episode of Beyond The Screen, Ryan and Emily dive deep into the continued success of the live-action remake of "How to Train Your Dragon,". Then the team discusses Netflix' recent deal with French Cable provider TF1 to show their free programming on the streamer. Finally, the duo discusses new James Bond producers David Heyman and David Pascal and their recent meetings with Hollywood heavyweights for new franchise director.

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• Netflix and TF1 Group join forces (about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-and-tf1-group-join-forces-to-bring-tf1-to-netflix-members-in-france?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=netflix-is-the-new-cable&_bhlid=afd717ac8b02d9369fde7da2f6bf4c583a5d7b77)

• Jon Bernthal joins Spider-Man film (hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-jon-bernthal-1236296073)

• China to AI-remake Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan classics (hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/china-ai-remakes-kung-fu-films-bruce-lee-jackie-chan-jet-li-1236295093/?_bhlid=c45780d5af68466a44b5ec63a78f370e00c4e665#recipient_hashed=ac3e39aabc47f9d7ec66f843ed7566e840f8969edb0fa38a48b5b839)

• Directors in talks for Bond 26 (screenrant.com/james-bond-26-movie-directors-candidates-list-revealed)

• Bruce Springsteen on Jeremy Allen White biopic (hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bruce-springsteen-unusualness-jeremy-allen-white-biopic-1236295513)

• Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (youtu.be/oQXdM3J33No?si=1EX4MRJZgR64KH2Q)

• The Toxic Avenger (youtube.com/watch?v=HKe0pep35gQ)

• The Naked Gun (youtube.com/watch?v=uLguU7WLreA)

• Weapons – Trailer 2 (youtube.com/watch?v=QKHySfXqN0I)

• Zaslav pay cut in 2026 (variety.com/2025/tv/news/warner-bros-discovery-zaslav-pay-cut-stock-options-1236433497)

• Tom Rhys Harries cast as Clayface (thewrap.com/clayface-actor-tom-rhys-harries-dc-movie/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=creator-takeover)

• Glen Powell to star in firefighter drama (thewrap.com/glen-powell-firefighter-film-amazon-ron-howard/?utm_source=newsletter.readthedailies.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=creator-takeover)