Doug Desjardins, Author at Media Play News https://www.mediaplaynews.com/author/doug-desjardins/ Bringing Entertainment Home Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:48:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cropped-mpn-favicon-32x32.gif Doug Desjardins, Author at Media Play News https://www.mediaplaynews.com/author/doug-desjardins/ 32 32 Disney Gives Greenlight to ‘Zombies 5’ for Disney+, Disney Channel https://www.mediaplaynews.com/disney-gives-greenlight-to-zombies-5-for-disney-disney-channel/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/disney-gives-greenlight-to-zombies-5-for-disney-disney-channel/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:45:17 +0000 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/?p=333777 A fifth installment of the “Zombies” Disney movie franchise has been greenlit for Disney+ and the Disney Channel with Malachi Barton and Freya Skye set to return to their roles as Victor and Nova. Zombies 5 will begin production this spring in New Zealand and an official title will be announced at a later date. … Continue reading "Disney Gives Greenlight to ‘Zombies 5’ for Disney+, Disney Channel"

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]]> https://www.mediaplaynews.com/disney-gives-greenlight-to-zombies-5-for-disney-disney-channel/feed/ 0 MGM+ Renews ‘Robin Hood’ for a Second Season https://www.mediaplaynews.com/mgm-plus-renews-robin-hood-for-a-second-season/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/mgm-plus-renews-robin-hood-for-a-second-season/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:05:50 +0000 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/?p=332851 MGM+ on Feb. 24 announced that it renewed the romantic adventure drama series “Robin Hood” for a second season. The 10-episode season will go into production at PFI Studios in Serbia this summer. MGM+ reported “Robin Hood” is one of its all-time best first-season performers. From Lionsgate Television with showrunner John Glenn and producer-director Jonathan … Continue reading "MGM+ Renews ‘Robin Hood’ for a Second Season"

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]]> https://www.mediaplaynews.com/mgm-plus-renews-robin-hood-for-a-second-season/feed/ 0 Apple TV Debuts Trailer for New Series ‘Imperfect Women’ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/apple-tv-debuts-trailer-for-new-series-imperfect-women/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/apple-tv-debuts-trailer-for-new-series-imperfect-women/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:35:26 +0000 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/?p=332100 Apple TV has released the trailer for the limited series “Imperfect Women,” a new psychological thriller starring Kerry Washington and Elisabeth Moss. The eight-episode series will debut March 18 with the first two episodes followed by new episodes every Wednesday through April 29. Based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name, “Imperfect Women” examines … Continue reading "Apple TV Debuts Trailer for New Series ‘Imperfect Women’"

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]]> https://www.mediaplaynews.com/apple-tv-debuts-trailer-for-new-series-imperfect-women/feed/ 0 Lionsgate Releasing Season 1 of ‘Robin Hood’ for Digital Purchase March 30 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/lionsgate-releasing-season-1-of-robin-hood-for-digital-purchase-march-30/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/lionsgate-releasing-season-1-of-robin-hood-for-digital-purchase-march-30/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:50:53 +0000 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/?p=331972 Lionsgate has announced that season one of the TV series “Robin Hood” will be available for digital purchase starting March 30. The 10-episode series that premiered on MGM+ in November 2025 focuses on the relationship between Robin Hood and Maid Marian while the outlaw leads a rebellion against the Sheriff of Nottingham and avenges his … Continue reading "Lionsgate Releasing Season 1 of ‘Robin Hood’ for Digital Purchase March 30"

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]]> https://www.mediaplaynews.com/lionsgate-releasing-season-1-of-robin-hood-for-digital-purchase-march-30/feed/ 0 Level 33 Will Release Crime Thriller ‘Bring the Law’ in Theaters and on Demand Feb. 27 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/level-33-will-release-crime-thriller-bring-the-law-in-theaters-and-on-demand-feb-27/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/level-33-will-release-crime-thriller-bring-the-law-in-theaters-and-on-demand-feb-27/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:42:04 +0000 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/?p=331302 Level 33 Entertainment will release the crime thriller Bring the Law in theaters and on demand Feb. 27. In the film, when a devastating personal loss leaves him grieving, a seasoned Los Angeles homicide detective (Brendan Fehr) is tapped to lead a high-stakes task force targeting a ruthless criminal syndicate. But as his team closes … Continue reading "Level 33 Will Release Crime Thriller ‘Bring the Law’ in Theaters and on Demand Feb. 27"

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]]> https://www.mediaplaynews.com/level-33-will-release-crime-thriller-bring-the-law-in-theaters-and-on-demand-feb-27/feed/ 0 Luma AI Opening Saudi Arabia Office to Expand HUMAIN Create https://www.mediaplaynews.com/luma-ai-opening-saudi-arabia-office-to-expand-humain-create/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/luma-ai-opening-saudi-arabia-office-to-expand-humain-create/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:58:33 +0000 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/?p=330840 Silicon Valley-based AI company Luma AI Feb. 9 announced it will open a dedicated office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to expand its presence in the Middle East and further the development of HUMAIN Create, a venture with Saudi AI company HUMAIN focused on leveraging AI in the development of video games, film and advertising. Luma … Continue reading "Luma AI Opening Saudi Arabia Office to Expand HUMAIN Create"

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]]> https://www.mediaplaynews.com/luma-ai-opening-saudi-arabia-office-to-expand-humain-create/feed/ 0 National Geographic Debuts Trailer for ‘Ghost Elephants,’ Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu March 8 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/national-geographic-debuts-trailer-for-ghost-elephants-streaming-on-disney-plus-and-hulu-march-8/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/national-geographic-debuts-trailer-for-ghost-elephants-streaming-on-disney-plus-and-hulu-march-8/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:02:07 +0000 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/?p=330966 National Geographic Documentary Films and Abramorama on Feb. 10 released the trailer for the feature-length documentary Ghost Elephants, directed, written and narrated by Werner Herzog (Grizzly Man). Airing on National Geographic on March 7 and streaming the next day, March 8, on Disney+ and Hulu, the film follows National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes on an … Continue reading "National Geographic Debuts Trailer for ‘Ghost Elephants,’ Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu March 8"

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]]> https://www.mediaplaynews.com/national-geographic-debuts-trailer-for-ghost-elephants-streaming-on-disney-plus-and-hulu-march-8/feed/ 0 Apple TV Unveils Trailer for ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 2 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/apple-tv-unveils-trailer-for-monarch-legacy-of-monsters-season-2/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/apple-tv-unveils-trailer-for-monarch-legacy-of-monsters-season-2/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:45:20 +0000 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/?p=330113 Apple TV on Feb. 3 unveiled the season two trailer for “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” the  series from Legendary Television starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto and Anders Holm. The 10-episode second season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” will premiere on Feb. 27 with one episode airing every Friday until … Continue reading "Apple TV Unveils Trailer for ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 2"

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]]> https://www.mediaplaynews.com/apple-tv-unveils-trailer-for-monarch-legacy-of-monsters-season-2/feed/ 0 Rom-Com ‘F Valentine’s Day’ to Debut for Digital Rental and Sale Feb. 6 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/rom-com-f-valentines-day-to-debut-for-digital-rental-and-sale-feb-6/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/rom-com-f-valentines-day-to-debut-for-digital-rental-and-sale-feb-6/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:39:12 +0000 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/?p=329309 The rom-com F Valentine’s Day will debut for digital sale and rental on Feb. 6 from Shout! Studios. Directed by Mark Gantt and starring Virginia Gardner, Skylar Astin, Jake Cannavale, Sabrina Bartlett and Marisa Tomei, F Valentine’s Day follows Gina (Virginia Gardner), who was born on the most celebrated day of love, Valentine’s Day, a … Continue reading "Rom-Com ‘F Valentine’s Day’ to Debut for Digital Rental and Sale Feb. 6"

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]]> https://www.mediaplaynews.com/rom-com-f-valentines-day-to-debut-for-digital-rental-and-sale-feb-6/feed/ 1 Reality Series ‘Neighbors’ to Debut Feb. 13 on HBO and Max https://www.mediaplaynews.com/reality-series-neighbors-to-debut-feb-13-on-hbo-and-max/ https://www.mediaplaynews.com/reality-series-neighbors-to-debut-feb-13-on-hbo-and-max/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:53:44 +0000 https://www.mediaplaynews.com/?p=329142 The HBO Original series “Neighbors” will debut on HBO and HBO Max on Feb. 13. The six-episode series from A24 and HBO explores the real-life chaotic and complicated disputes of neighbors and the extreme lengths they’ll go to defend what’s theirs. Each episode of “Neighbors” introduces a new set of neighbors in the heat of … Continue reading "Reality Series ‘Neighbors’ to Debut Feb. 13 on HBO and Max"

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