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Metro
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix cuts WWE SmackDown live stream with millions unable to watch
WWE fans were left raging as the Netflix live stream cut out just minutes into tonight's episode of SmackDown. The wrestling juggernaut is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ahead of tomorrow's Night of Champions premium live event with Friday's weekly show also being broadcast from the city. After the usual introductions showing various stars arriving at the arena, the show got properly underway with Cody Rhodes making his way to the ring. The American Nightmare was ready to address night's King of the Ring final match against Randy Orton, but his opponent's music interrupted him before he could say a word. Unfortunately for fans, the live feed was halted before the two longtime friends and rivals could get started, with the show still off air almost 20 minutes later. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. An initial error message read: 'Pardon the delay. The live event is starting later than expected.' Then, the feed cut to the usual ad break footage of various WWE superstars making their entrances, and a message which read 'We'll be right back' in various languages. More Trending It's currently not clear what has caused the apparent technical difficulties, but it's safe to say fans aren't impressed. '@netflix – fix your #smackdown feed, this is bull,' complained @ALanNZ89 on X. 'Dayum. Smackdown live feed crashed on Netflix during the Cody-Randy promo! That sucks #SmackDown,' added @BeardWithATwist. View More » And @oppilaaOE wrote: 'Come on @netflix, sort it out missing a big portion of Smackdown here. 🤦♂️' This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. For more stories like this, check our entertainment page. Follow Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: TV fans torn between bingeing Netflix hit series or 'anxiety-inducing' drama this weekend MORE: Squid Game season 3 ending explained with shock cameo that'll make fans scream MORE: Netflix's near-perfect Squid Game season 3 ending made my jaw drop
UPI
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Leo Woodall to co-star with Rachel Weisz in 'Vladimir'
1 of 2 | Leo Woodall is to play the title role in Netflix's "Vladimir." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 27 (UPI) -- The White Lotus and Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy actor Leo Woodall has joined the cast of the limited series, Vladimir. "Leo Woodall will star as the titular Vladimir -- joining Rachel Weisz in the upcoming adaptation of the Julia May Jonas novel," Netflix announced Thursday. "As a woman's life unravels, she becomes obsessed with a captivating new colleague and is hell-bent on turning her fantasies into reality." Weisz also serves as an executive producer on the project. Kate Robin -- whose credits include One Mississippi, The Affair, Dead to Me and Six Feet Under -- is the show-runner. No premiere date has been disclosed yet. Leo Woodall will star as the titular VLADIMIR - joining Rachel Weisz in the upcoming adaptation of the Julia May Jonas novel. As a woman's life unravels, she becomes obsessed with a captivating new colleague and is hell-bent on turning her fantasies into reality. Netflix (@netflix) June 26, 2025
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Squid Game season 3 crashes Netflix within minutes of release, fans freak out on social media
The worldwide anticipation for Squid Game season 3 hit its peak as the show premiered on Netflix, only to cause the platform to crash moments later. Just minutes after the release, Netflix was overwhelmed, preventing fans from accessing the much-awaited episodes. The sudden disruption led to a social media storm, with disappointed viewers voicing their frustration after eagerly waiting for the new season. Squid Game season 3 crashes Netflix within minutes of release Taking to social media, anxious fans began posting on X, wondering if they were the only ones unable to watch the show. However, within minutes, it became clear that Netflix had crashed due to the overwhelming craze for Squid Game season 3, as the servers couldn't handle the massive surge in traffic. One wrote, 'Squid game broke netflix just 1 minute later.' A second added, 'Bruh did Netflix fucking crash or is it just me.' A third went on to add, 'Bruh, did Netflix crash? Why isn't season 3 of Squid Game available? Come on.' squid game broke netflix just 1 minute later BRO DID NETFLIX CRASH Did anyone else's Netflix just crash? Bruh did Netflix fucking crash or is it just me All you need to know about Squid Game Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, which premiered on Netflix on September 17, 2021. The story follows 456 individuals facing severe financial hardships who are invited to compete in a mysterious competition featuring childhood games but with a deadly twist: those who lose are eliminated permanently. With a massive cash prize of ₩45.6 billion KRW (around $38 million USD) at stake, the series explores intense themes of desperation, social inequality, and human morality under pressure. Its gripping narrative and shocking turns made it a global sensation and one of Netflix's biggest hits. Squid Game season 3 is now streaming on Netflix.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island star returns to reality TV for a fourth time in attempt to find love
One Love Island star is making a return to reality television as they announced their participation in Netflix's Perfect Match Love Island star Scott van-der-Sluis revealed he'll be back on our screens again for another dating competition. The TV personality rose to fame on Love Island UK but failed to find love with anyone there. Not long after, he jetted across the pond to join the cast of the US version in series five. Scott wasn't done with his journey yet, as he later took part in the ultimate crossover series, Love Island Games. His friends and fans have made jokes about his lengthy Love Island journey, with Scott even joining in on the fun. And now, it looks like the Welsh star is giving it one more shot, but this time with Netflix series Perfect Match. Along with a cast photo from the show, Scott shared on social media: "You lot thought I was done? Nah Representing @loveisland on international TV. AUGUST 1ST @netflix BE THERE." Perfect Match, hosted by Nick Lachey, features contestant from other Netflix reality shows who pair up and compete in challenges. As they compete to form relationships, the most compatible couples play matchmaker and have the power to break up other couples by sending them on dates with new singles they'll invite into the villa. The Netflix series expanded this year by adding Love Island and Bachelor stars into the reality TV mix. After sharing the news, Scott's Love Island pals rushed to the comment section to share their thoughts on him being on another reality show. Catherine Agbaje said: "Let's see what craziness you've cooked up this time," while Whitney Adebayo posted: "He's backkkk," with a laughing emoji. Tyrique Hyde commented: "Go on sonnnnnnn," and Love Island US star Jana Craig wrote: "Yeahhh go Scott!!" Mitchel Taylor, better known as Messy Mitch, reposted the announcement and added: "What a guy," with a laughing emoji. This year's Perfect Match includes stars from The Bachelor, Love Is Blind UK and US, Love Island UK and US, Battle Camp, The Ultimatum, Siesta Key, Too Hot To Handle, Temptation Island, Dated & Related, The Mole and The Circle. Scott rose to fame on the 2023 version of Love Island., where he and Catherine developed a promising relationship. However, their connection faced a significant challenge during the Casa Amor segment when Catherine returned to the main villa with newcomer Elom Ahlijah-Wilson, leaving Scott single and vulnerable. Following their time on the show, Catherine and Elom parted ways, leading fans to hope for a rekindling of the romance between Scott and Catherine.
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
'Train Dreams' to open in theaters, stream on Netflix in November
1 of 5 | British actress Felicity Jones attends the photo call for "The Brutalist" at the Venice Film Festival in September. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo June 25 (UPI) -- Netflix is previewing Train Dreams, based on Denis Johnson's novella of the same name, and starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. The film arrives on the streamer Nov. 21 after a limited theater run that same month. Edgerton and Jones portray Robert and Gladys, a married couple living in the Pacific Northwest during the early 1900s. Edgerton is building a railroad in the region "when his life takes an unexpected turn," an official synopsis reads, and he "finds beauty, brutality and newfound meaning for the forests he has felled." "It's a really special story and it feels very unique in that it is just about this one person's life. This very simple life," director Clint Bentley told Netflix's Tudum. "Robert Grainier doesn't do anything that really alters the course of history -- he doesn't fight in some great battle or create some invention that changes people's lives, and yet he lives a very deep and rich life." Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, Kerry Condon, and William H. Macy star in the Sundance breakout, TRAIN DREAMS. A moving portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth, beauty and strangeness in the rapidly-changing America of the... Netflix (@netflix) June 25, 2025 The film also stars Kerry Condon, William H. Macy, Nathaniel Arcand and Alfred Hsing. Will Patton narrates.
