Entertainment Briefs: Apple and Netflix Partner on F1, Broadway Debuts, and More

In a surprise move, Apple and Netflix have announced a partnership to share select Formula 1 programming, including the Canadian Grand Prix and the upcoming season of "Drive to Survive." The deal marks a significant expansion of F1's reach in the US market, with Apple TV and Netflix simulcasting the Canadian Grand Prix on May 22-24. Apple TV will also gain streaming rights to season eight of "Drive to Survive," which debuts on both platforms at midnight tonight.

"We're thrilled to make F1 content more broadly available to new and existing US fans on both Netflix and Apple TV," said Eddy Cue, Apple's senior VP of services, in a conference call with reporters.

In other news, Jonathan Majors is making his movie comeback in an untitled action film from The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend, filming this week in South Carolina. The film, directed by Kyle Rankin, is said to be in the vein of '80s and '90s action movies like "Red Dawn" and "Toy Soldiers."

Meanwhile, the cast of "Pretty Little Liars" has teamed up for a PSA ahead of Rare Disease Day, supporting the INAD (Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy) community. The cast, including Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, and more, are throwing their support behind the cause, which affects approximately 150 people worldwide.

On the film front, Mona Fastvold's "The Testament of Ann Lee" is set to premiere on digital platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango, on March 10. The film, starring Amanda Seyfried as the founder of the Shaker sect, includes a behind-the-scenes bonus feature, "The Testament of Ann Lee: A Special Look."

Finally, Megan Thee Stallion is making her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical," taking on the role of nightclub impresario Harold Zidler, a part originated by Tony-winner Danny Burstein. She will take the stage at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on March 24 for an eight-week engagement that runs through May 17.

These developments mark a busy few weeks in the world of entertainment, with new partnerships, film releases, and stage debuts on the horizon. As the industry continues to evolve, one thing is clear: there's no shortage of exciting news and developments to look out for.