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Denzel Washington is working with Netflix on a 132-minute action thriller, according to ScreenRant, with the streaming service set to carry its release. The pairing of the two-time Oscar-winning actor with the platform is drawing attention, with fans discussing what the project could mean for his late-career run of roles and for Netflix's slate of big-name action films.

Director and producer Shawn Levy has signed an overall deal with Disney after nearly a decade working with Netflix, Variety reports. Levy is known for producing Stranger Things and directing films in the Deadpool and Night at the Museum franchises. The move is drawing attention as one of the more high-profile producer switches between the streaming service and the legacy studio.

Tom Hanks is among the names drawing search attention in Sweden this week. His name appears alongside general entertainment round-ups covering what to watch on streaming services, though no specific new project involving the actor is confirmed in the coverage. The reason for the sudden spike in interest is not stated in available reports.

Netflix is highlighting a new slate of titles, spanning the underwater thriller From Below and Tyler Perry's Doing Life, as part of its guide to what to watch on the platform this week. The roundup points viewers toward both original films and series arriving in the catalog, with Tyler Perry's latest project among the featured draws.

Florence Pugh and Zoe Kazan attended the New York premiere of Netflix's adaptation of 'East of Eden', marking the series' first public showing. The project brings John Steinbeck's classic novel to television, with Pugh leading the cast and Kazan involved in the production. Attendees and press focused on the two stars' red carpet appearance as the streaming release approaches.

Google has announced Project Stream, a new game streaming service. The announcement means Google plans to let users stream games over the internet, positioning the company as a potential competitor to console makers and existing streaming platforms in the gaming market.

Tom Cruise's new film 'Digger' has been released, with details about its plot kept largely under wraps ahead of launch. Coverage is focused on how audiences can watch it as soon as possible, pointing to an at-home or streaming release rather than a traditional wide theatrical rollout. The secrecy surrounding the project has fueled curiosity about what the film actually contains.

Liz Harris, the experimental musician behind the project Grouper, has given an interview to The Guardian discussing the music industry's dangers, including streaming scams and the pressures of virality, saying it is 'rational to fear' the industry. She also talks about her 'restorative' dream-pop trio, describing how the new band setup has influenced her recent work and outlook on making music outside mainstream structures.

Real Rebel Radio is playing "You're To Blame" by MAMMOTH WVH, the rock project led by Wolfgang Van Halen. The station, which streams music online, highlighted the track in its now-playing feed, giving the band another spin among listeners of independent rock radio.