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That’s ‘90s Show: Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith Going to Start a New Era

Netflix has come for a new sequel show titled, ‘That’s ’90s Show. It was October 2021, the internet could barely hold itself when it got announced that Netflix decided to a sequel series to the hit sitcom That ’70s Show, titled That ’90s Show.  

That ’70s Show, which was continued for eight seasons between 1998 and 2006, followed a group of teens in the small Wisconsin town of Point Place in the 1970s as they came of age, and embarked on hijinks. That ’90s Show picks up in the summer of 1995 as Leia Forman, daughter of Eric, and Donna , visits her grandparents Red and Kitty in Point Place. Leia quickly makes friends with the new generation of kids who run amok in Point Place.

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The brand-new teaser trailer gives fans everything they loved about the original series mixed with everything they loved about the 90s. Firstly, the set for the show looks exactly how it did in the original series, from the kitchen to the basement where the teens all hang out. Additionally, as seen in the teaser, Smith, and Rupp have not missed a beat getting back into their characters. Kitty is still her lovable cheery self while Red is still the stern dad fans remember.

The teaser trailer even features Red threatening to shove his foot up someone’s ass. As seen in the teaser, also returning from the original series is “the circle”, a framing device from That ‘70s Show, which was used when characters smoked weed without actually showing them smoking. Lastly, the fashion seen in the teaser immediately screams the 90s, with so much plaid flannel. 

The first-look images feature Smith and Rupp looking at home back on the set fans all know and love. One has Smith’s Red reading the newspaper, a preferred past-time of the character, and another has Rupp’s Kitty baking, another preferred past-time. 

But the other images introduce us to the new characters in some iconic locations. One shows Leia in the Formans’ basement, a classic hangout spot, with her new group of friends. There is the rebellious Gwen , the lovable Nate by, Nate’s smart and driven girlfriend Nikki, the charming and flirty Jay, and the sarcastic Ozzie. There is also an image of the new friends, with a keg, drinking out of red solo cups on the Point Place water tower. A fun detail of that image is that you can still see the pot leaf, albeit faded, that was painted on it in an episode of the original series. 

That’s ‘90s Show: Cast 

That ’90s Show features Smith, Rupp, Haverda, Aufderheide, Coronel, Donovan, Doi, Morelos, and Andrea Anders. Additionally, several cast members from the original series have been announced to return in one way or another for the upcoming series. That ’90s Show is created by That ’70s Show creators, Bonnie Turner and Terry Turner, with their daughter Lindsey Turner, and Gregg Mettler, who wrote and produced for the original series. Mettler will also serve as showrunner and executive producer. Other executive producers include Rupp, Smith Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner, Jessica Goldstein, Chrissy Pietrosh, Gail Mancuso, and the Turner trio. 

That’s ‘90s Show: Release Date 

That ’90s Show is set to start to stream its ten-episode first season on Netflix on 19th  January 2023.  

Here is the trailer: 

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Philips 27B1U7903 professional-grade display launched with 4K resolution, a Mini LED backlight, and a Thunderbolt 4 connector

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The 34-inch Evnia curved gaming monitor from Philips, which has a 165Hz refresh rate and a WQHD resolution, was just released last week. This is the brand’s newest high-end professional monitor, which was just released.

Philips 27B1U7903 professional-grade display features

With Mini LED backlights, Thunderbolt 4, and a 27-inch 4K panel, the Philips 27B1U7903 monitor is a powerful display. “The most local dimming zones in a 27-inch monitor,” according to the manufacturer, are found in this device, which has 2,304 dimming zones. 576 zones are included in most IPS monitors.

It has a maximum brightness of 1,400 cd/m2 and a typical contrast ratio of 1,300:1 when viewing HDR content. Instead, the monitor produces 1,000 cd/m2 when viewing images. The Philips 27B1U7903 is also DisplayHDR 1400 certified, guaranteeing that at least 95.6% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut is covered. The monitor should deliver 99.2% Adobe RGB coverage in addition to exceeding this standard by covering 97.2% of DCI-P3.

Since it is a professional monitor, it cannot support high refresh rates or quick response times. Instead, the monitor’s top speeds are 60 Hz and 4 ms.

A single Thunderbolt 4 port can deliver 90 W of power, along with data, upstream, and video, to a connected device. In a similar vein, Philips has only provided DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 connectors. A 3.5 mm jack, four USB 3.2 Type-A ports, and gigabit Ethernet are also included on the display. Right now, the Philips 27B1U7903 costs £1,199, VAT included.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns: Marvel is Going to Launch New Video Game from XCOM Developers

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Marvel’s Midnight Suns are one of the most-awaited Marvel Games.  Is a smart tactical game from the studio behind some of the top strategic games ever. This Marvel game is from XCOM developer Firaxis a match-made strategy in heaven. As per the sources, the launch date for Marvel’s Midnight Suns, which was featured in the brand-new teaser for their next strategy game, was revealed at the Disney & Marvel Games Showcase at the 2022 D23 Expo by XCOM developer Firaxis Games. 

The game’s release date was delayed indefinitely beginning in the first week of August of this year. The game will now be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on December 2, 2022, as originally planned. 

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Marvel’s Midnight Suns: Plot 

New gameplay clips from the upcoming game were shown in the new trailer, along with a number of the Marvel characters you’ll be able to battle alongside, including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Blade, Captain America, and Doctor Strange, among others. 

It is currently uncertain when versions of the game will be available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch because those versions of the game were previously stated to be coming at a later date. Current-gen devices like the PS5 and Series X/S do, however, have a release date. 

Marvel’s Midnight Suns are based on The Rise of the Midnight Sons crossover storyline from Marvel Comics and were created by Firaxis Games, well-known for creating game franchises such as Civilization and XCOM, and published by 2K Games. It casts players in the role of The Hunter, a brand-new hero who is revived by the titular organization to aid in the battle against their mother Lilith, the Mother of All Demons. We are going to see the characters Blade, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Oron Man, Magik, Nico Minoru, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 

Firaxis also confirmed about the four new characters are Deadpool, Morbius, Storm, and Venom. 

With 12 of them being playable with The Hunter at the game’s launch and more to be added, you’ll be faced with assembling a team of some of Marvel’s most potent and famous heroes from Marvel franchises like Avengers to the Runaways. 

Marvel’s Midnight Suns: Launch Date 

Midnight Suns was initially scheduled for release in March of this year but was postponed to the second half of 2022 in late November 2021 after being first revealed during the 2021 Gamescom’s Opening Night Live. Firaxis stated that the previously indicated indefinite delay of the game from August was due to their desire to provide the finest experience for its fans. 

The game will feature the well-known Firaxis strategic gameplay along with a brand-new card system that will provide you with a range of actions that can be taken at the beginning of each turn. The game will also have a hub area where players can engage in dialogues and side quests with some of their favorite Marvel heroes. 

A release date for Marvel’s Midnight Suns for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC has been confirmed for December 2, 2022; releases for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch are still to be announced. Check out the newest trailer for the game’s release date down above. 

Here is the trailer: 

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Juventus’ entire board resigns amidst financial investigations

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The entire Juventus board has resigned, alongside the president, Andrea Agnelli, and Pavel Nedved. This comes amidst investigations of false accounting and market manipulation that the club has been under. 

Laurence Debroux, Massimo Della Ragione, Katryn Fink, Daniela Marilungo, Francesco Roncaglio, Giorgio Tacchia and Suzanne Keywood have also stepped down as part of the board. 

The entire Juventus board resigns amidst investigations 

“The Board of Directors, considering the focus and relevance of the pending legal and technical-accounting issues, have deemed it in the best interest to recommend that Juventus adopt a new Board of Directors to deal with these issues,” the official statement from the Serie A club read. 

Juventus confirmed on Tuesday morning that Turin-born Gianluca Ferrero will replace Agnelli.

“[Ferrero] has solid experience and the necessary technical skills, as well as a genuine passion for Juventus, which make him the most suitable person to hold the position,” a statement to the Stock Exchange said. 

The Bianconeri published a loss of £220 million last year, their worst record in the history of the club. Moreover, they also exited the Champions League and dropped down into the Europa League this year. 

Maurizio Scanavino will take over as general manager, as confirmed by the club. They will fill the remaining positions on a shareholder’s meeting on January 18. 

Super Mario Bros: Everything We Need to Know about the Mario Film

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After getting huge success in the video game franchise, Super Mario set to come to give such a ground-breaking performance to the fans. The year was 1993, Super Mario dropped its live-action adaptation. Super Mario wishes for a big screen that looks very faithful and takes on those iconic Italian plumbers.  

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Super Mario Bros video games represent Mario in the quest. He wants to save his beloved Princess Peach from the castle of Bowser as he kidnaps the princess. In these 30 years, the game launched several spin-offs to draw from. In 1992’s live-action, we saw New York City, now this filming adaptation also happens in the fictional home of the Mushroom Kingdom. We are assuming about such faithful recreation from the games.  

The latest teaser featured Bowser with his army of Koopas striking into the penguin kingdom. The kingdom was established in the main conflict of the movie. We had not seen much of Mario. The new teaser gives some hints about the main source that holds the portly Italian plumber, he is emerging from a warp pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom as he meets Toad for the first time.  

Mario and Donkey Kong’s: Video Game Origins 

In this second trailer, we have seen Mario emerge from a tunnel in grand fashion, we emerge from the tunnel into a structure akin to a gladiatorial arena. On walking a steel beam and taking that ravenous crowd around him, he is looking to face his opponent: Donkey Kong.  The two put on their game faces and charge toward one another like we can get a better look at the massive structure. The players have control over a little mustachioed man attempting to save his beloved Pauline who has been captured by Donkey Kong himself. 

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This film has a fast-paced, blink-and-you-‘ll-miss-it affair that serves as a highlight reel for the film. The first and most important thing is better looks at the Mushroom Kingdom, and Bowser’s lair, the tip of the iceberg when it comes o ]popular locales. 

Prince Princess’s Wardrobe 

The film introduces Anya Taylor-Joy’s take on the princess Peach. She has noticed absent5 from the last trailer. It has just not only appeared she won’t be kidnapped by Bowser that seems to be a very strong, capable leader. Peach left no effort about her desire to take the battle to Bowser to keep her kingdom safe. 

The reports say, Jack Black said to the fans at New York Comic-Con that Bowser “has a musical side” in this movie. We are still in a fog about the existence of full-fledged musical numbers for the King Koopas or not.  

According to Black, “ I did bring some of my heavy metal roots because—in a way—Bowser is kind of like a heavy metal rockstar,” he also added, you know, a big, strong, and scary rock star. And I did a little bit of rocking. I think you’ll be surprised to see that Bowser that has such a musical side.  

A whole bunch of character cameos 

The second “Super Mario Bros. Movie” trailer is worth skimming through for costume changes and famous locations galore, but one would be remiss not to bring up the countless beloved characters that make split-second cameos throughout. In Bowser’s lair alone, we see a few Bob-bombs, Shy Guys, Goombas, Hammer Bros, and Piranha Plants among a large crowd of Koopa Troopas. A Bullet Bill later pops up to give Mario a hard time, much like the aforementioned Cheep Cheeps. Of course, those are just random enemies. What does the teaser have to offer in terms of the main characters?  

The secret behind Warp Pipes 

When it comes to visual elements, Warp Pipes are almost certainly among the first things to come up. After all, they’ve been a part of Mario’s video game story from the very beginning, with him using them to advance on his many quests and even access secret rooms. Therefore, it makes sense that they’d appear in the upcoming film, and we might know what kind of purpose they serve. 

The new teaser further reveals this idea by including a few shots of Mario and Luigi tumbling through mysterious, winding lanes that weave in and out of clouds. In the above image, you can see that these paths lead to green ports that evoke images of Warp Pipes. Could these Warp Pipes be portals to other worlds that Mario and Luigi were unwillingly sucked into? We’ll have to wait and see to know for sure.  

Chef Toad is ready for battle 

As Toad and Peach go out to confront an invading Bowser, we see them each brandish a weapon of some kind. Peach goes for a spear with two ax blades attached to the top, while Toad grabs something a bit less intimidating: a frying pan. This is far from an ideal weapon for battling someone as formidable as Bowser, but it is a fun reference to Super Nintendo World favorite Chef Toad. Introduced in 2021 with the opening of Super Nintendo World, the theme park character is the head chef at Kinopio’s Café. In most depictions, he’s shown holding a frying pan, hence the connection to the “Super Mario Bros. Movie” version of Toad. 

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” opens on April 7, 2023, and will likely bring with it even more small details that will have “Super Mario” fans jumping for joy. 

Super Mario: Cast  

 Illumination and Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated film launched during a Nintendo Direct in September 2021 and subsequently unleashed into the internet for the frenzy. Recently, the most exciting news is going for a celebrity voice cast rather than the video game cast with Chris Pratt has headlined the title character as Mario.  

The film features Charlie Day as Mario’s brother Luigi and Peaky Blinders actress Anya Taylor Jot as Princess Peach. There are also some fans who have shown disappointment for a long time in Mario’s voice Charles Martinet. 

However, let’s take a compact view of the cast 5that contains Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Jot as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Sebastian Maniscalco as Foreman Spike, and Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek.  

Super Mario: Release Date 

The Super Mario Bros filming adaptation will hit on 7th April 2023.  

Here is the trailer: 

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Esports Tournament Platform Gamerji raises $3 million in Pre-series A from GVFL and Unicorn India Ventures

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India’s leading esports tournament platform Gamerji has raised $3 million in a Pre-Series A round from GVFL (formerly Gujarat Venture Finance Limited) and Unicorn India Ventures, which has backed Gamerji from its early stages. Funds raised will be used for growing the platform in recently launched international markets within the MENA region along with launch plans for SEA starting with Indonesia and the Philippines. The Company also plans to use these funds towards developing tech solutions and EaaS (E-sports as a service) to enhance the online gaming experience.

Founded in 2019, by gaming expert and serial entrepreneur, Soham Thacker, Ahmedabad-based Gamerji aims to bridge the gap between amateur and professional gamers through their tournaments. The company allows gamers to compete, host matches, communicate & get recognised for their gaming skills.

Soham Thacker, CEO & Founder, Gamerji says, “Gaming landscape in India has changed drastically. The stakeholders and aspiring gamers are spending more time understanding the gaming industry. This has resulted in fast growth of the sector. Gamerji has had a head start and we have already launched in the Middle East. We are also in the process of rolling out in newer geographies and fresh infusion of capital will help us meet our growth targets ahead of timelines.”

Gamerji has raised $5 million till date in funding including this round.

Kamal Bansal, Managing Director, GVFL, says, “Gamerji is India’s leading platform for esports gaming tournaments and we are excited to support such a dynamic organisation. Gaming is one of the fastest-growing industries in India with mobile gaming dominating the sector, accounting for more than 90% of it. Together, we aim to help them expand their footprint and digital presence across the globe.”

Bhaskar Majumdar, Managing Partner, Unicorn India Ventures, says, “Gamerji’s vision to provide a credible platform for amateur gamers as they aspire to become pros is a large untapped market. Right from the start, Soham has worked towards this mission and we have seen the merits of it resulting in Unicorn India doing 3 rounds of funding in the Company. And we continue to support Gamerji’s growth story.”

In the last 12 months, Gamerji has grown from 1M to 4M+ users along with serving tournaments for more than 22 core esports titles. It has also launched international operations in UAE & Saudi Arabia, where it has over 100k + gamers in the region. Gamerji’s strategy is to build a large user base in India and cater to cross-border tournaments in other regions. Currently, the platform hosts more than 400 tournaments a day across 22 titles including BGMI, Free Fire Max, Call of Duty Mobile, Clash Royale, CS:GO and more.

According to the FICCI-EY media and entertainment report 2022 – ‘Tuning into Consumer’,  the online gaming segment is expected to reach INR 153 billion by 2024 at a CAGR of 15% to become the fourth largest segment of the Indian M&E sector, driven by innovations across NFTs, the metaverse, and esports.

Nio’s smartphone is nearing to debut soon, according to CEO William Li

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William Li, CEO of the company, attended the opening of the newest Nio House in Dongguan for Nio’s smartphone, in the province of Guangdong, as usual, and provided updates on the company’s future plans and the progress of the development of the upcoming vehicles.

Nio’s smartphone launch details

As a result of Apple denying customers access to some of its phone’s technology, the company has previously confirmed numerous times that it is creating its own mobile device.

Although Android users are not as negatively impacted, Nio’s smartphone determined that designing its own mobile phone was the only way to fully capitalise on modern technology.
There has been significant advancement on the phone project, according to William Li’s conversations with nearby Nio’s smartphone owners and potential customers. Two committed teams, one based in Shanghai and the other in Shenzhen, are working on it. Li hinted at the release of the Nio phone in 2023 by saying that Android phone users won’t need to upgrade their devices in the coming year.

Nio's smartphone

It turned out that a small number of Nio customers had early access to the Nio’s smartphone and were testing it already, and the preliminary findings and impressions are positive. In terms of functionality and features, the Nio phone is allegedly “completely on par with Apple.”

The company must already be considering design concepts for the 2024 version if it is already close to releasing its first phone, as Li confirmed Nio will only release one phone model per year.

The high-end device, which will be available next year, is a response to the company’s dissatisfaction with phone manufacturers, particularly Apple, for refusing to support a full range of connections and integration despite the technology being present on all contemporary phones.

The goal of Nio’s smartphone is to function as an extension of its cars and vice versa. To provide customers with a fully connected digital life, the company is working to fully integrate phone, car, and home technologies.

Only 3 Nio House showrooms have been designed using the new strategy, which was introduced with the most recent Nio House in Dongguan. Nio calls this updated design language Design 2.0. New floor plans are present, and more local materials are used in the construction.

When William Li inquired about the company’s intentions during the opening, the CEO was evasive in his response.

We have already seen the new ET5 Shooting Brake, and the remaining models will be upgraded to the 2.0 EV platform by the end of the following year. The company wants to have 8 electric vehicles available on the market.

A revolution in connectivity and modern life was sparked by electric cars in addition to a revolution in propulsion systems. With the development of electric vehicles, which are no longer seen as just a mode of transportation but are quickly taking on a life of their own, the true potential of connected services—for better or worse—has only recently come to light.

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World Cup 2022 Group A: Netherlands and Senegal qualify for Round of 16

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Netherlands and Senegal have qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup from Group A. The AFCON winners qualified for the knockout stages for the first time since 2002, and have been joined by the 2010 finalists following their win against the hosts, Qatar. 

Senegal will be facing the winners of Group B, that is, England in their Round of 16 fixture. Moreover, the Netherlands will face the runners-up from Group B, the USA. 

Netherlands and Senegal qualify for 2022 World Cup Round of 16 

The Dutch were able to pick up a 2-0 win against Qatar in routine fashion. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for the third time in the group stage. He has now scored with his head, left foot and right foot, which makes a perfect hat-trick. 

The PSV Eindhoven youngster has been remarkable in the World Cup so far, and is surely set for a huge step up at the end of the season. 

Senegal, on the other hand, overcame Ecuador to book their place in the last 16. Kalidou Koulibaly put in a match-winning performance, and scored the winning goal with a striker’s finish to make it 2-1 and earn three vital points.

Despite the absence of their best player, Sadio Mane, the team showed a lot of fighting spirit and have earned a showdown against one of the best teams in the world. 

Warzone Caldera: Launched | Many Features Removed | Future of Resurgence Maps

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According to the sources, Call of Duty Warzone has returned with a new name and some improvements after a protracted hiatus. The day the follow-up was launched, the popular battle royale was taken down. Warzone Caldera is the new name given to the game by Call of Duty. Since the brand wanted to concentrate more on the current Call of Duty universe, it was temporarily withdrawn.

However, the makers plan to republish it with certain improvements after some time, according to the official blog statement. So now that it’s returned, gamers can board the Caldera Island in the Pacific Ocean once more.

Warzone Caldera: Launched | Many Features Removed | Future of Resurgence Maps

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Warzone Caldera: New Name & Features

Players will only be capable of playing one map moving forward, and Warzone will now be known as Warzone Caldera. The game will function independently from the current Call of Duty universe, offering the same classic experience as previously.

The Battle Pass and the in-game Store have been completely gone, which is the most significant change you will see after downloading it. However, there will be cross-progression between the game and the corresponding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019), Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Call of Duty: Vanguard titles for game XP, weapon XP, previously earned Battle Pass content, cosmetics, and more.

Future of Resurgence Maps

The BR SOLOS and BR QUADS for Caldera are the only playlists that are currently accessible. There are no resurgence maps in the game, such as Fortune’s Keep or Rebirth Island. While fans of the revival may find this disappointing, the brand reminded them that they need not worry because WZ 2 would still have new content in the following seasons.

Warzone Caldera: Launched | Many Features Removed | Future of Resurgence Maps
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Transferring Points

Players won’t be able to transfer any stuff from the original game to the sequel, and vice versa, as the two games will now exist separately. However, the Call of Duty points accumulated throughout the course of the previous game’s seasons can be carried over to the present one.

WZ 2 is now concurrently accessible on Battle Net and Steam. Call of Duty points cannot be transferred between various launchers, which is the tough part. Call of Duty points can only be accessed using the Battle Net launcher by players who have earned them there.

Based on the sources, if a PC player already has Call of Duty points, it is advised that they use Battle Net to start the game and purchase items from the in-game shop. Then, if they use the same Activision account, they may reinstall the game on Steam and get the same stuff.

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Private Lesson: Bensu Soral Appears  for a Turkish Romantic Drama Film

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Netflix has dropped the new trailer for the upcoming romantic comedy film, ‘Private Lesson‘. The main section is to move into the new markets with the release of original films and shows, unique to a particular region and country, Netflix has been putting out more Turkish original projects. Now the streamer is set to add to that list with the release of Private Lesson.  Private Lesson is set to bring into focus love, career, relationships, and the complexity of juggling all of them without – even with “expert” help it could still be a tricky ask. 

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The trailer starts with the typical version of what many call, “a jack of all trades.” While many might attribute this to being able to take part in various jobs, in Azra’s case it means she is able to tutor just about anyone to succeed in any area of life. From being an art teacher to a counselor, the client picks the role and she expertly executes it. Azra is the tutor with the Midas touch and her students are doing well. But she has a new challenge when a character played by Helin Kandemir overhears a success story of Azra’s handiwork. She’s struggling with life and love and she needs the tutor’s special touch to win Utku’s love. 

Azra is not convinced this is a gig she should be taking; however, it is one she does, in the end, reluctantly agree to. With a set of rules, of course, the first being – “you’re going to do what I tell you.” With that, they both dive in, with Azra laying down the foundational rules of dating while also explaining to her new client the differences between men and women and how they see things.

After shopping trips, and tips on what approaches to take in the process of wooing someone subtly, it would seem her client is making progress. But while all this is happening around, Azra has a romantic situation brewing as well, and it seems she might not be taking her own advice after all. 

Private Lesson: Cast 

The new romantic comedy film features  Soral and Kandemir and includes Halit Özgür Sarı, Rami Narin, Hatice Aslan, Hülya Gülşen Irmak, Murat Karasu, Elif Ceren Balıkçı, Deniz Altan and Esengül Yılmaz. Private Lesson is directed by Kıvanç Baruönü with the screenplay written by Murat Dişli and Yasemin Erturan. 

Private Lesson: Release Date 

Netflix has confirmed that Private Lesson is set to arrive on the streamer on  16th December 2022. 

Here is the trailer: 

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