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Grab your wands and Hogwarts robes, because after disappearing (and reappearing) a few times on different streaming services, including Max, the series has finally landed in one place: all eight Harry Potter films are now streaming back on Peacock.
The latest installment of the Fantastic Beasts prequel series, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore seemed to signal the end of an era for the wizarding world, but with...
Grab your wands and Hogwarts robes, because after disappearing (and reappearing) a few times on different streaming services, including Max, the series has finally landed in one place: all eight Harry Potter films are now streaming back on Peacock.
The latest installment of the Fantastic Beasts prequel series, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore seemed to signal the end of an era for the wizarding world, but with...
- 5/3/2024
- by RS Editors
- Rollingstone.com
If you were a fan of The Vampire Diaries back when it was a weekly show, you need to get at least a few hours of mandatory free therapy, because this show was a lot to take in. Based on the novel series by L.J. Smith, the show took both the supernatural horror and relationship drama aspects to a whole new level.
Though many viewers who aren't afraid to revisit the show now look at main protagonist Elena Gilbert through the prism of life experience and can forgive her a good portion of all her missteps, some crimes are harder to forget. The Elena-centrism of the traumatic episode with Alaric and Jo's wedding is one of them.
The Vampire Diaries Jo’s Death
There were a lot of moments that made fans gasp, but the bloody murder of Jo right at the altar as she was about to make her...
Though many viewers who aren't afraid to revisit the show now look at main protagonist Elena Gilbert through the prism of life experience and can forgive her a good portion of all her missteps, some crimes are harder to forget. The Elena-centrism of the traumatic episode with Alaric and Jo's wedding is one of them.
The Vampire Diaries Jo’s Death
There were a lot of moments that made fans gasp, but the bloody murder of Jo right at the altar as she was about to make her...
- 5/2/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
The Max Original series Thirst with Shay Mitchell is set to debut on Thursday, May 23, on Max. New episodes of the four-episode series will debut weekly.
Max has released the official trailer and key art for the series, which features the former Pretty Little Liars, Dollface, Dreamland, Mother’s Day, and The Possession of Hannah Grace star.
In the show, Mitchell explores the world one drink at a time as she visits exotic locations, samples unique ingredients, and meets expert hosts. On her journey, she encounters the latest drink trends, the best bars, and 8,000 years of sipping history.
Thirst with Shay Mitchell is produced for Max by The Nacelle Company and Amore+Vita.
Brian Volk-Weiss, Missy Bania, Cisco Henson, Shay Mitchell, and Matte Babel executive produce the series, which is co-executive produced by Kayleigh Rocheck and Ken Franklin.
The post Thirst with Shay Mitchell to Debut on May 23 appeared first on Vital Thrills.
Max has released the official trailer and key art for the series, which features the former Pretty Little Liars, Dollface, Dreamland, Mother’s Day, and The Possession of Hannah Grace star.
In the show, Mitchell explores the world one drink at a time as she visits exotic locations, samples unique ingredients, and meets expert hosts. On her journey, she encounters the latest drink trends, the best bars, and 8,000 years of sipping history.
Thirst with Shay Mitchell is produced for Max by The Nacelle Company and Amore+Vita.
Brian Volk-Weiss, Missy Bania, Cisco Henson, Shay Mitchell, and Matte Babel executive produce the series, which is co-executive produced by Kayleigh Rocheck and Ken Franklin.
The post Thirst with Shay Mitchell to Debut on May 23 appeared first on Vital Thrills.
- 5/2/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel series that debuted on HBO and Max in 2022 and is returning soon, focuses on House Targaryen, generations before the events of the original Game of Thrones series.
They are, of course, the ancestors of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), one of the main characters on Game of Thrones, whose series-long plot was about wanting to recapture her family's throne.
While House of the Dragon focuses on that particular family, we did get occasional glimpses of other familiar houses in the first season of that show, including the Baratheons. Also, there are fleeting mentions of Houses such as Arryn and Stark.
While the members of House Stark were among the most important characters throughout Game of Thrones, none of the Starks were major characters In the first season of House of the Dragon.
However, it appears that it is about to change.
Meet Lord Cregan
Entertainment Weekly,...
They are, of course, the ancestors of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), one of the main characters on Game of Thrones, whose series-long plot was about wanting to recapture her family's throne.
While House of the Dragon focuses on that particular family, we did get occasional glimpses of other familiar houses in the first season of that show, including the Baratheons. Also, there are fleeting mentions of Houses such as Arryn and Stark.
While the members of House Stark were among the most important characters throughout Game of Thrones, none of the Starks were major characters In the first season of House of the Dragon.
However, it appears that it is about to change.
Meet Lord Cregan
Entertainment Weekly,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Stephen Silver
- TVfanatic
Sony Pictures Television has brought on Kate Gill as SVP, Comedy Development. In her new role, she will focus on developing new comedy series for all platforms for the U.S. scripted division. Reporting to Colin Davis, EVP, Comedy Development, Gill will be based in Spt’s Culver City, CA headquarters and starts her new role on May 13.
“Kate has established a well-deserved reputation as a true tastemaker and a talent-friendly executive. Her strong relationships, varied experiences, and passionate outlook will be an essential asset to the team as we dive into this new era of comedy television,” said Davis.
Most recently, Gill was SVP of development for Paramount Television Studios, where she oversaw the Paramount+ musical series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies and shepherded the critically acclaimed limited series Station Eleven and half hour comedy Made For Love for HBO Max. Previously, she worked at YouTube Originals as...
“Kate has established a well-deserved reputation as a true tastemaker and a talent-friendly executive. Her strong relationships, varied experiences, and passionate outlook will be an essential asset to the team as we dive into this new era of comedy television,” said Davis.
Most recently, Gill was SVP of development for Paramount Television Studios, where she oversaw the Paramount+ musical series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies and shepherded the critically acclaimed limited series Station Eleven and half hour comedy Made For Love for HBO Max. Previously, she worked at YouTube Originals as...
- 5/2/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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Quick Answer: Hacks Season 3 (and past seasons) is streaming on Max.
Get Max $9.99+
Two years after its second season, Hacks is finally back for Season 3. This season of the Emmy-winning show will see a meta storyline following Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) as she works as a writer on an acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning TV series. Some new cast members will be joining the Emmy-nominated series, and some old faces...
Quick Answer: Hacks Season 3 (and past seasons) is streaming on Max.
Get Max $9.99+
Two years after its second season, Hacks is finally back for Season 3. This season of the Emmy-winning show will see a meta storyline following Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) as she works as a writer on an acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning TV series. Some new cast members will be joining the Emmy-nominated series, and some old faces...
- 5/1/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
Daniel Redcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint emerged as the iconic faces of the fantasy adventure franchise when they assumed the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley on-screen. Even years later, it’s difficult to envision the wizarding saga without these beloved actors.
A still from the Harry Potter franchise | Credit: Warner Bros.
However, there came a time when the studio almost went ahead with recasting fan-favorite Watson, after she almost left the franchise while struggling with the overwhelming fame that accompanied her role in the film series.
Emma Watson Almost Left Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
During the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special, filmmaker David Yates, who directed the fifth installment, Order of the Phoenix, in the franchise, recalled how Emma Watson once contemplated leaving the series.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger | Credit: Warner Bros.
The actress shared that she...
A still from the Harry Potter franchise | Credit: Warner Bros.
However, there came a time when the studio almost went ahead with recasting fan-favorite Watson, after she almost left the franchise while struggling with the overwhelming fame that accompanied her role in the film series.
Emma Watson Almost Left Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
During the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special, filmmaker David Yates, who directed the fifth installment, Order of the Phoenix, in the franchise, recalled how Emma Watson once contemplated leaving the series.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger | Credit: Warner Bros.
The actress shared that she...
- 4/30/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
While Hollywood has several incredible horror features already, a yet-to-be-released horror movie promises no less than a thrilling horror experience by taping into the essence of Tom Cruise’s one of the most iconic movies. Directed, written, and co-produced by Zach Cregger, Weapons, is being described as tonally similar to Cruise’s 1999 drama film Magnolia.
Tom Cruise starter Magnolia (1999)
Although, the movie’s prospects certainly seem high already, what makes it even more thrilling is that similar to Cruise’s epic, Weapons too appears to be eyeing an incredible cast. After roping in the likes of Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich is the newest edition to the cast.
Alden Ehrenreich Joins Josh Brolin-starrer Weapons
Alden Ehrenreich starred as a young Han Solo in Han Solo: A Star Wars Story
One would argue that Tom Cruise has been in several incredible movies, many of whom deserve a separate place...
Tom Cruise starter Magnolia (1999)
Although, the movie’s prospects certainly seem high already, what makes it even more thrilling is that similar to Cruise’s epic, Weapons too appears to be eyeing an incredible cast. After roping in the likes of Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich is the newest edition to the cast.
Alden Ehrenreich Joins Josh Brolin-starrer Weapons
Alden Ehrenreich starred as a young Han Solo in Han Solo: A Star Wars Story
One would argue that Tom Cruise has been in several incredible movies, many of whom deserve a separate place...
- 4/30/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
A classic Warner Bros. IP is headed to Netflix with a reimagining from one of the studio’s top TV producers. In a competitive situation with multiple bidders, the streamer has landed Scooby-Doo! The Live-Action Series, from Greg Berlanti’s Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, where the company is based, sources tell Deadline.
Written by Josh Appelbaum & Scott Rosenberg (Cowboy Bebop) based on characters created by Hanna-Barbera, Scooby-Doo! is a live-action update of the popular cartoon.
In a tough TV marketplace, the drama project garnered interest from top buyers, ending up at Netflix with a premium, script-to-series commitment, sources said. Reps for Netflix and Wbtv declined comment.
Scooby-Doo! The Live-Action Series is executive produced by Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Leigh London Redman for Berlanti Productions as well as Appelbaum and Rosenberg alongside André Nemec and Jeff Pinkner under their Midnight Radio banner. Berlanti Productions’ Jonathan Gabay and Midnight...
Written by Josh Appelbaum & Scott Rosenberg (Cowboy Bebop) based on characters created by Hanna-Barbera, Scooby-Doo! is a live-action update of the popular cartoon.
In a tough TV marketplace, the drama project garnered interest from top buyers, ending up at Netflix with a premium, script-to-series commitment, sources said. Reps for Netflix and Wbtv declined comment.
Scooby-Doo! The Live-Action Series is executive produced by Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Leigh London Redman for Berlanti Productions as well as Appelbaum and Rosenberg alongside André Nemec and Jeff Pinkner under their Midnight Radio banner. Berlanti Productions’ Jonathan Gabay and Midnight...
- 4/29/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Beau DeMayo’s controversial firing some weeks before the premiere of X-Men ’97 was a huge point of discussion among fans. While various rumors have been circulated, the true reason is unknown. DeMayo had continued talking about the show as the episodes drop weekly and many fans are also loving the narrative he had built for the X-Men team.
A still from X-Men ’97
While future seasons of the show have been greenlit, DeMayo is unlikely to return as showrunner. His recent Marvel firing and his past fiasco with The Witcher series (comments made by one of his co-writers on the show), signal a problematic reputation that Marvel wouldn’t want to associate with further.
Beau DeMayo’s Alleged Toxicity Makes Him Unlikely For a Marvel Return
Beau DeMayo’s statements about writers’ attitudes on The Witcher got a scathing reply from Matthew D’Ambrosio
Some weeks before the premiere of X-Men ’97,...
A still from X-Men ’97
While future seasons of the show have been greenlit, DeMayo is unlikely to return as showrunner. His recent Marvel firing and his past fiasco with The Witcher series (comments made by one of his co-writers on the show), signal a problematic reputation that Marvel wouldn’t want to associate with further.
Beau DeMayo’s Alleged Toxicity Makes Him Unlikely For a Marvel Return
Beau DeMayo’s statements about writers’ attitudes on The Witcher got a scathing reply from Matthew D’Ambrosio
Some weeks before the premiere of X-Men ’97,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
HBO is releasing the entire first season of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on YouTube.
The premium cable network didn’t air a new episode of the weekly talk show on Sunday, April 28 but instead dropped all of Season 1 for viewers to watch for free.
“There’s no new episode this week! But we still have current events. From 10 years ago. This Sunday we’ll be dropping all of season 1 for free on YouTube!” read a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “Seasons 2-8 to come, whenever we don’t have a new episode. Trust us, some of this is still completely relevant. Some.”
A supercut of some of the best moments from the first season of Last Week Tonight followed, which you can see below.
There’s no new episode this week! But we still have current events. From 10 years ago. This Sunday...
The premium cable network didn’t air a new episode of the weekly talk show on Sunday, April 28 but instead dropped all of Season 1 for viewers to watch for free.
“There’s no new episode this week! But we still have current events. From 10 years ago. This Sunday we’ll be dropping all of season 1 for free on YouTube!” read a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “Seasons 2-8 to come, whenever we don’t have a new episode. Trust us, some of this is still completely relevant. Some.”
A supercut of some of the best moments from the first season of Last Week Tonight followed, which you can see below.
There’s no new episode this week! But we still have current events. From 10 years ago. This Sunday...
- 4/29/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Halle Berry became a big name after a string of supporting roles in the 90s with the superhero film X-Men in 2000. Berry played the iconic X-Men character Storm and it is arguably her most popular role. However, she would also be remembered for playing one of the most iconic Bond girls in 2002’s Die Another Day.
Halle Berry played Storm in multiple X-Men films
Berry starred opposite Pierce Brosnan in the film, and her role as Jinx was different from others in the past as she helped move the plot instead of being reduced to a damsel in distress. However, Berry faced an embarrassing moment during an intimate scene with Brosnan in the film.
Halle Berry Embarrassingly Got Choked While Filming Intimate Scene in Die Another Day
Halle Berry and Pierce Brosnan in Die Another Day
After her fantastic turn as Beast in 2000’s X-Men, Halle Berry entered another iconic...
Halle Berry played Storm in multiple X-Men films
Berry starred opposite Pierce Brosnan in the film, and her role as Jinx was different from others in the past as she helped move the plot instead of being reduced to a damsel in distress. However, Berry faced an embarrassing moment during an intimate scene with Brosnan in the film.
Halle Berry Embarrassingly Got Choked While Filming Intimate Scene in Die Another Day
Halle Berry and Pierce Brosnan in Die Another Day
After her fantastic turn as Beast in 2000’s X-Men, Halle Berry entered another iconic...
- 4/28/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Must-Watch Premieres on HBO and Max This April April showers bring not only May flowers but also a bouquet of eagerly awaited shows and films to HBO and Max. This month features everything from historical films to groundbreaking series that are sure to captivate audiences. Spotlight on The Sympathizer Mark your calendars for April 14, as ‘The Sympathizer’/, a gritty adaptation of Viet Than Nguyen’s acclaimed novel, makes its debut. Helmed by Park Chan-wook, this seven-episode series traverses dire conditions before the Vietnam War’s culmination. We can’t wait to bring this incredibly compelling story to the screen, and are honored
The post April 2024 Premieres on HBO and Max Featuring New Shows and Movies first appeared on TVovermind.
The post April 2024 Premieres on HBO and Max Featuring New Shows and Movies first appeared on TVovermind.
- 4/27/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Must-Watch Premieres on HBO and Max This April April showers bring not only May flowers but also a bouquet of eagerly awaited shows and films to HBO and Max. This month features everything from historical films to groundbreaking series that are sure to captivate audiences. Spotlight on The Sympathizer Mark your calendars for April 14, as ‘The Sympathizer’/, a gritty adaptation of Viet Than Nguyen’s acclaimed novel, makes its debut. Helmed by Park Chan-wook, this seven-episode series traverses dire conditions before the Vietnam War’s culmination. We can’t wait to bring this incredibly compelling story to the screen, and are honored
The post April 2024 Premieres on HBO and Max Featuring New Shows and Movies first appeared on TVovermind.
The post April 2024 Premieres on HBO and Max Featuring New Shows and Movies first appeared on TVovermind.
- 4/27/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Zach and Tori Roloff are moving on. The longtime Little People, Big World cast members have left the TLC reality series. The couple said their goodbyes in the show’s season 25 finale on April 23.
Zach and Tori Roloff quit ‘Little People, Big World’
Zach and Tori confirmed their Lpbw exit in a February episode of their podcast, Raising Heights.
“We are not [coming back] … This last cycle was rough between the family, the farm deal and we’re done with that. We’ve moved on,” Zach said, referring to his dispute with his dad, Matt Roloff, over the sale of the family farm.
In what was presumably their final scene for the show, Zach and Tori reflected on their new life in Washington State, where they live in a large house on 2 acres of land with their three kids: Jackson, 6, Lilah, 4, and Josiah, 23 months. The family previously lived in Portland, Ore.
“I...
Zach and Tori Roloff quit ‘Little People, Big World’
Zach and Tori confirmed their Lpbw exit in a February episode of their podcast, Raising Heights.
“We are not [coming back] … This last cycle was rough between the family, the farm deal and we’re done with that. We’ve moved on,” Zach said, referring to his dispute with his dad, Matt Roloff, over the sale of the family farm.
In what was presumably their final scene for the show, Zach and Tori reflected on their new life in Washington State, where they live in a large house on 2 acres of land with their three kids: Jackson, 6, Lilah, 4, and Josiah, 23 months. The family previously lived in Portland, Ore.
“I...
- 4/27/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A bearded geek with glasses and a funny cap created the main fantasy saga of the 21st century, which approached the level of cult status of The Lord of the Rings. George R.R. Martin himself has always been a huge fan of J. R.R. Tolkien.
However, he draws inspiration not only from the pages of dusty fantasy novels, but also from movies and TV series. Martin, a screenwriter himself, wrote several episodes for The Twilight Zone in the 1980s, and the number of his unrealized TV projects is simply too many to count.
George R.R. Praises Six Feet Under’s Finale
Martin shared his favorite TV episodes on his blog, and the drama Six Feet Under, it’s final episode in particular, received special praise:
“[…] that last episode was far and away the best finale in the entire history of television, and I cannot imagine how anyone could possibly do better.
However, he draws inspiration not only from the pages of dusty fantasy novels, but also from movies and TV series. Martin, a screenwriter himself, wrote several episodes for The Twilight Zone in the 1980s, and the number of his unrealized TV projects is simply too many to count.
George R.R. Praises Six Feet Under’s Finale
Martin shared his favorite TV episodes on his blog, and the drama Six Feet Under, it’s final episode in particular, received special praise:
“[…] that last episode was far and away the best finale in the entire history of television, and I cannot imagine how anyone could possibly do better.
- 4/27/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Right from the get-go, Stranger Things captivated its audience entirely. Much like Vecna, the series has enchanted its fans, ensuring they return whenever they are in need of some spine-tingling entertainment. The sci-fi horror drama is nearing its conclusion, with the highly anticipated fifth and final season set to debut on Netflix next year.
Netflix’s Stranger Things
And if the reports are true, Stranger Things season 5 is bringing a renowned filmmaker out of “retirement” – Frank Darabont. If you didn’t already know, the man is responsible for helming one of the finest films in Hollywood, The Shawshank Redemption. Having him direct a few episodes of Stranger Things would be a move in the show’s favor. However, his fans don’t seem too excited about this alleged job.
Frank Darabont is Reportedly Directing Stranger Things
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Stranger Things has had a good run so far and has...
Netflix’s Stranger Things
And if the reports are true, Stranger Things season 5 is bringing a renowned filmmaker out of “retirement” – Frank Darabont. If you didn’t already know, the man is responsible for helming one of the finest films in Hollywood, The Shawshank Redemption. Having him direct a few episodes of Stranger Things would be a move in the show’s favor. However, his fans don’t seem too excited about this alleged job.
Frank Darabont is Reportedly Directing Stranger Things
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Stranger Things has had a good run so far and has...
- 4/27/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
In 2002, Training Day costars Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke were Oscar-nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, respectively. Washington won, Hawke did not, losing to Jim Broadbent for his role in Iris.
Hawke said Washington provided some sage advice after he lost.
“You don’t want an award to improve your status. You want to improve the award’s status,” Hawke quoted Washington during his appearance on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace on Max. “That’s the way he thinks, and that’s what I’m talking about playing with Babe Ruth.”
The latter reference comes from Hawke previously comparing acting with Washington to what it would be like to play baseball with all-time baseball great Ruth. “I think when all is said and done, he’s the greatest actor of our generation,” Hawke said. “The Academy Award has more power because Denzel has a couple. It didn’t elevate who he was.
Hawke said Washington provided some sage advice after he lost.
“You don’t want an award to improve your status. You want to improve the award’s status,” Hawke quoted Washington during his appearance on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace on Max. “That’s the way he thinks, and that’s what I’m talking about playing with Babe Ruth.”
The latter reference comes from Hawke previously comparing acting with Washington to what it would be like to play baseball with all-time baseball great Ruth. “I think when all is said and done, he’s the greatest actor of our generation,” Hawke said. “The Academy Award has more power because Denzel has a couple. It didn’t elevate who he was.
- 4/26/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
After 12 seasons, Curb Your Enthusiasm has come to a close. Seinfeld co-creator Larry David played a curmudgeonly version of himself for 120 episodes of the semi-improvised cringe comedy, which was nominated for 47 Emmy Awards over the course of its run.
But all good things must come to an end, which Curb Your Enthusiasm did in April of 2024. Luckily, one of Cye’s stars has a perfect replacement series on Netflix.
Smoove Move
Jb Smoove played Leon Black in Cye for the last half of the series. He was introduced in season 6 as the brother of Larry’s love interest Loretta Black.
After Hurricane Katrina destroys her home, single mom Loretta moves her family in with Larry. Leon ends up tagging along with his sister (even though he already lived in LA and was unaffected by the hurricane), and sticks around to be Larry’s roommate even after Loretta leaves.
Like Larry,...
But all good things must come to an end, which Curb Your Enthusiasm did in April of 2024. Luckily, one of Cye’s stars has a perfect replacement series on Netflix.
Smoove Move
Jb Smoove played Leon Black in Cye for the last half of the series. He was introduced in season 6 as the brother of Larry’s love interest Loretta Black.
After Hurricane Katrina destroys her home, single mom Loretta moves her family in with Larry. Leon ends up tagging along with his sister (even though he already lived in LA and was unaffected by the hurricane), and sticks around to be Larry’s roommate even after Loretta leaves.
Like Larry,...
- 4/26/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Almost a year after Kevin Spacey was found not guilty of sex crimes, Channel 4 and Max in the U.S. are set to air testimony from more men detailing their experiences with the double-Oscar winner.
Channel 4’s Spacey Unmasked, which was announced two years ago but has gone quiet since, has dropped trailer and will launch in 10 days’ time. Produced by Oscar-nominee Mike Lerner and ex-Channel 4 News boss Dorothy Byrne, the two-parter will air on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 May. It has been picked up by Max and ID in the U.S. following a deal between Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) and distributor All3Media International.
Channel 4 said Spacey Unmasked “investigates Spacey’s conduct and talks to multiple men unconnected to [last year’s] case about their experiences with Kevin Spacey, almost all of whom have never spoken before.”
The doc will examine a man who was once one of the most...
Channel 4’s Spacey Unmasked, which was announced two years ago but has gone quiet since, has dropped trailer and will launch in 10 days’ time. Produced by Oscar-nominee Mike Lerner and ex-Channel 4 News boss Dorothy Byrne, the two-parter will air on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 May. It has been picked up by Max and ID in the U.S. following a deal between Warner Bros. Discovery (Wbd) and distributor All3Media International.
Channel 4 said Spacey Unmasked “investigates Spacey’s conduct and talks to multiple men unconnected to [last year’s] case about their experiences with Kevin Spacey, almost all of whom have never spoken before.”
The doc will examine a man who was once one of the most...
- 4/26/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: This post contains spoilers for “Life Is a Highway,” the eighth episode of “The Girls on the Bus” Season 1, now streaming on Max.
When Rina Mimoun first produced an episode of television about abortion, she had no idea she’d be doing the same thing more than two decades later. “The Girls on the Bus” showrunner, who worked with Greg Berlanti on the “very special episode” of “Everwood” about women’s rights in 2001, did just that with the eighth episode of the Max series, which debuted on Thursday.
The episode picked up right where they last left off: Sadie (Melissa Benoist) ordered abortion pills to be delivered to her California hotel while on the campaign trail; when they didn’t arrive in time, she was stuck, as the next state on the trip was Missouri — where abortion is illegal. After telling the other women about her dilemma in...
When Rina Mimoun first produced an episode of television about abortion, she had no idea she’d be doing the same thing more than two decades later. “The Girls on the Bus” showrunner, who worked with Greg Berlanti on the “very special episode” of “Everwood” about women’s rights in 2001, did just that with the eighth episode of the Max series, which debuted on Thursday.
The episode picked up right where they last left off: Sadie (Melissa Benoist) ordered abortion pills to be delivered to her California hotel while on the campaign trail; when they didn’t arrive in time, she was stuck, as the next state on the trip was Missouri — where abortion is illegal. After telling the other women about her dilemma in...
- 4/25/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
The future stars of the NFL are headed to Detroit for the 2024 NFL draft. Things get underway on Thursday, April 25 at 8 p.m. Et when the Chicago Bears take the podium to make the first overall selection, with all signs pointing to USC Trojans standout quarterback Caleb Williams. The second and third rounds get underway on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. Et, with rounds four through seven on Saturday, April 27 beginning at 12 noon Et. Don’t miss any of the 2024 NFL Draft coverage across ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network.
Related: How to Watch 2024 NFL Draft Live for Free Without Cable
Unfortunately, the 2024 NFL Draft will not appear on Max this year. While Max offers plenty of live sports on the service nowadays, especially since they added the Bleacher Report add-on in October, the draft will not appear on Max. It’s still a solid service though, especially since Max announced...
Related: How to Watch 2024 NFL Draft Live for Free Without Cable
Unfortunately, the 2024 NFL Draft will not appear on Max this year. While Max offers plenty of live sports on the service nowadays, especially since they added the Bleacher Report add-on in October, the draft will not appear on Max. It’s still a solid service though, especially since Max announced...
- 4/25/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Game, set… but there’s not much of a match. “Challengers,” a steamy tennis drama starring Zendaya and directed by Luca Guadagnino, is poised to lead the domestic box office without much in the way of competition.
The film, from Amazon MGM, is projected to collect $12 million to $15 million from 3,400 North American theaters in its opening weekend. Although those are modest projections for any nationwide release, it’s this weekend’s only major new movie and shouldn’t have trouble claiming first place from A24’s “Civil War,” the reigning champion. Last weekend, “Civil War” topped the box office for the second consecutive frame with $11.1 million and has grossed $70 million globally to date. Overall, the domestic box office is 20% behind the same point in 2023, according to Comscore.
The steamy, R-rated “Challengers” was originally slated to premiere at 2023’s Venice Film Festival and hit the big screen last fall. But the...
The film, from Amazon MGM, is projected to collect $12 million to $15 million from 3,400 North American theaters in its opening weekend. Although those are modest projections for any nationwide release, it’s this weekend’s only major new movie and shouldn’t have trouble claiming first place from A24’s “Civil War,” the reigning champion. Last weekend, “Civil War” topped the box office for the second consecutive frame with $11.1 million and has grossed $70 million globally to date. Overall, the domestic box office is 20% behind the same point in 2023, according to Comscore.
The steamy, R-rated “Challengers” was originally slated to premiere at 2023’s Venice Film Festival and hit the big screen last fall. But the...
- 4/24/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Franco Columbu, the Italian bodybuilding prodigy, and the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger forged a close friendship. The two dealt with everything after meeting in 1965, sticking by one another through good times and bad. But they each brought unique personalities to the table.
If boxing was Columbu’s background, then soccer was Schwarzenegger’s. In spite of this, their shared love of ‘bodybuilding’ served as the foundation for their friendship. Here’s an intriguing anecdote, though: Columbu trained Schwarzenegger’s fellow Hollywood veteran actor, Sylvester Stallone, for the film Rocky II.
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky films
When Franco challenged Stallone to a bench press competition, the actor accepted, but not before the latter tore his pec off the bone. This is where things got tricky. The injury happened 1.5 months before Stallone was supposed to appear and helm the Rocky sequel.
Well, you must hear him discuss how he turned the tide of events!
If boxing was Columbu’s background, then soccer was Schwarzenegger’s. In spite of this, their shared love of ‘bodybuilding’ served as the foundation for their friendship. Here’s an intriguing anecdote, though: Columbu trained Schwarzenegger’s fellow Hollywood veteran actor, Sylvester Stallone, for the film Rocky II.
Sylvester Stallone in Rocky films
When Franco challenged Stallone to a bench press competition, the actor accepted, but not before the latter tore his pec off the bone. This is where things got tricky. The injury happened 1.5 months before Stallone was supposed to appear and helm the Rocky sequel.
Well, you must hear him discuss how he turned the tide of events!
- 4/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
It has been more than 15 years since Guy Ritchie released his Sherlock Holmes offering with Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role. A lot has changed in the film industry since then, with the 59-year-old becoming a mega star thanks to his pivotal involvement in the MCU.
Now that Downey Jr. has hung up his Iron Man suit, he is interested in making a third offering in the Sherlock Holmes film series. This is reportedly in the pipeline, but it hasn’t been confirmed yet. It has been announced that there will be at least one spinoff series, though, which could be set to reinvigorate the franchise.
Detective Remains at Forefront of Popular Culture
There are rumours that there will be two spinoff series, which are due to be released on HBO Max. This could be a clever move from the streaming service, as the Sherlock Holmes brand is massive in popular culture.
Now that Downey Jr. has hung up his Iron Man suit, he is interested in making a third offering in the Sherlock Holmes film series. This is reportedly in the pipeline, but it hasn’t been confirmed yet. It has been announced that there will be at least one spinoff series, though, which could be set to reinvigorate the franchise.
Detective Remains at Forefront of Popular Culture
There are rumours that there will be two spinoff series, which are due to be released on HBO Max. This could be a clever move from the streaming service, as the Sherlock Holmes brand is massive in popular culture.
- 4/23/2024
- by James Smith
- Nerdly
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“Have you ever had a dream about your first ride?” Zendaya’s Chani asks Timothée Chalamet’s character Paul Atreides in the trailer for Dune: Part Two.
Since its premiere earlier this year, Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two has become the top-grossing film of 2024, per Variety — making it likely that fans can expect a Part Three in the future. The sequel even had its own collectible popcorn bucket...
“Have you ever had a dream about your first ride?” Zendaya’s Chani asks Timothée Chalamet’s character Paul Atreides in the trailer for Dune: Part Two.
Since its premiere earlier this year, Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two has become the top-grossing film of 2024, per Variety — making it likely that fans can expect a Part Three in the future. The sequel even had its own collectible popcorn bucket...
- 4/22/2024
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
A Max spokesperson says the streamer has seen an 8.5% improvement in average time spent between customers logging on and starting to watch.
Max has the same challenge that all streaming providers these days are grappling with, user interfaces that don’t always help viewers find something new to watch. A recent survey found that more than half of customers say recommended tile rows don’t show them titles they actually want to see, and platforms that can’t snag a customer’s attention quickly risk losing that user’s viewing time to another streamer. To that end, Max has rolled out improvements to its user interface in recent months to aid customers in finding new content, and it reports that those updates have yielded success in content discovery.
Max says over the past six months, time spent between logging in and starting a title among customers has fallen by 8.5%. An...
Max has the same challenge that all streaming providers these days are grappling with, user interfaces that don’t always help viewers find something new to watch. A recent survey found that more than half of customers say recommended tile rows don’t show them titles they actually want to see, and platforms that can’t snag a customer’s attention quickly risk losing that user’s viewing time to another streamer. To that end, Max has rolled out improvements to its user interface in recent months to aid customers in finding new content, and it reports that those updates have yielded success in content discovery.
Max says over the past six months, time spent between logging in and starting a title among customers has fallen by 8.5%. An...
- 4/22/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The Harry Potter franchise is built so well it’s hard to find severe holes in the plot of both movies and book, however, there are some imperfections which raise the fandom’s questions even 20 years later. In particular, there is one of the magical objects of the Wizarding World, which remains the most debatable one - the Time-Turner.
Being a magical pendant that allows turn back time and alter the past, it helps Hermione to attend more classes than she is physically capable of. It turns out that it’s given to her by Headmaster Dumbledore in the timeline of the third movie, the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Throughout the story, Harry learns about Hermione’s exploitation of this device, and they eventually end up saving Sirius Black and Buckbeak the Hippogriff from execution and themselves from the wolfed-out Professor Lupin and relentless Dementors.
Thus, given the Time-Turner as a tool for saving lives,...
Being a magical pendant that allows turn back time and alter the past, it helps Hermione to attend more classes than she is physically capable of. It turns out that it’s given to her by Headmaster Dumbledore in the timeline of the third movie, the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Throughout the story, Harry learns about Hermione’s exploitation of this device, and they eventually end up saving Sirius Black and Buckbeak the Hippogriff from execution and themselves from the wolfed-out Professor Lupin and relentless Dementors.
Thus, given the Time-Turner as a tool for saving lives,...
- 4/22/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Warner Bros is celebrating a major milestone this year after crossing the $1 billion mark at the international box office. In just 15 weeks, it managed to achieve this feat with the help of Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, two massive blockbusters that dominated the cinemas.
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune
This is not the first time the giant empire made this accomplishment. It’s a repeat performance of their record-breaking triumph in 2018 when they crossed the same mark at 17 weeks. Indeed, Disney should take notes from Warner Bros!
Dune 2 And Godzilla x Kong Just Brought Success And Fortune To Warner Bros
Two of the biggest releases from Warner Bros, Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire proved that the cinema is still the public’s favorite mode of entertainment. Timothée Chalamet’s epic sci-fi movie grossed over $686 million while Adam Wingard...
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune
This is not the first time the giant empire made this accomplishment. It’s a repeat performance of their record-breaking triumph in 2018 when they crossed the same mark at 17 weeks. Indeed, Disney should take notes from Warner Bros!
Dune 2 And Godzilla x Kong Just Brought Success And Fortune To Warner Bros
Two of the biggest releases from Warner Bros, Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire proved that the cinema is still the public’s favorite mode of entertainment. Timothée Chalamet’s epic sci-fi movie grossed over $686 million while Adam Wingard...
- 4/20/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Few modern blockbuster filmmakers draw as sharply divided reactions from critics and general audiences as Zack Snyder. For every review that praises Snyder’s remarkable ability to create grand, fantastical visual imagery on film, there will be another review criticizing the filmmaker’s overreliance on slow motion and weak plot points. Let us take a look at Snyder’s filmography, and the critical reaction to his works as determined by Rotten Tomatoes.
Dawn of the Dead (2004), Tomatometer: 76% Zombies attack in Dawn of the Dead
Zack Snyder‘s maiden effort as a director remains his most critically successful venture. In 2004, Zack Snyder presented the world with his dramatic reimagining of George Romero’s classic horror tale of a zombie invasion. The slick, visually compelling action scenes coupled with a strong screenplay by James Gunn help elevate the film above your run-of-the-mill horror remakes.
Dawn of the Dead is now available for streaming on Starz.
Dawn of the Dead (2004), Tomatometer: 76% Zombies attack in Dawn of the Dead
Zack Snyder‘s maiden effort as a director remains his most critically successful venture. In 2004, Zack Snyder presented the world with his dramatic reimagining of George Romero’s classic horror tale of a zombie invasion. The slick, visually compelling action scenes coupled with a strong screenplay by James Gunn help elevate the film above your run-of-the-mill horror remakes.
Dawn of the Dead is now available for streaming on Starz.
- 4/20/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
The inherent darkness surrounding Bruce Wayne is one of the most obvious reasons why fans love Batman. And Zack Snyder exploited that trait to the fullest during his tenure at DC. While making the Snyderverse movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the director put Ben Affleck’s Batman in a chaotic situation that was enough to shudder his moral ground.
Ben Affleck as Batman
Batman is so very different from Superman but the character needs to maintain God-like prowess to level up with Superman (who is equivalent to God for humankind) and other heroes infused with superpowers. Snyder was candid enough to reveal his philosophy behind making Affleck’s Batman ruthless in the movie.
Zack Snyder Commented On Making Ben Affleck’s Batman Ruthless Zack Snyder. Credit: PowerfulJRE/Yt
Defying the wildly accepted idea of “Batman can’t kill” was a bold move on Zack Snyder’s part. The...
Ben Affleck as Batman
Batman is so very different from Superman but the character needs to maintain God-like prowess to level up with Superman (who is equivalent to God for humankind) and other heroes infused with superpowers. Snyder was candid enough to reveal his philosophy behind making Affleck’s Batman ruthless in the movie.
Zack Snyder Commented On Making Ben Affleck’s Batman Ruthless Zack Snyder. Credit: PowerfulJRE/Yt
Defying the wildly accepted idea of “Batman can’t kill” was a bold move on Zack Snyder’s part. The...
- 4/20/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
It’s no surprise that playwright Sarah Ruhl would think of Taylor Mac, whose preferred gender pronoun is “judy” (with a lowercase “j”), to play the eponymous character in her stage adaptation of Orlando. In Virginia Woolf’s novel, written as a tribute to her lover Vita Sackville-West, a 16th-century English nobleman travels from the court of Queen Elizabeth I to Istanbul, where he changes gender and lives into the first quarter of the 20th century as a woman without aging beyond 30. In a program note for the production currently at the Signature Theater, Ruhl notes, “building an ensemble production around the divine center of Taylor Mac has been a profoundly happy experience.”
Mac is the performance artist and playwright best known for A 24-Decade History of Popular Music. That epic extravaganza of music and cabaret received numerous critical citations and was short-listed for the Pulitzer Prize in 2017. It was...
Mac is the performance artist and playwright best known for A 24-Decade History of Popular Music. That epic extravaganza of music and cabaret received numerous critical citations and was short-listed for the Pulitzer Prize in 2017. It was...
- 4/19/2024
- by Gerard Raymond
- Slant Magazine
What makes the horror genre so interesting is the variety of means used to convey certain ideas established by the author, as well as the aspects on which its 'scary' component is based.
Thus, when we talk about horror in cinema and television, many of us prefer those that scare us with their menacing atmosphere, such as the folk horrors The Wicker Man and Midsommar, as well as the series Midnight Mass. Some of us prefer movies that play directly on common phobias, like the sharks in Jaws, the spiders in Arachnophobia, or the clowns in It. Some of us like scares that come from a sense of the unknown, as was perfectly conveyed in The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and The Thing. And some of us just like quality scares, as was the case in Drag Me To Hell and Insidious.
So the concept of 'scary' can vary from viewer to viewer greatly,...
Thus, when we talk about horror in cinema and television, many of us prefer those that scare us with their menacing atmosphere, such as the folk horrors The Wicker Man and Midsommar, as well as the series Midnight Mass. Some of us prefer movies that play directly on common phobias, like the sharks in Jaws, the spiders in Arachnophobia, or the clowns in It. Some of us like scares that come from a sense of the unknown, as was perfectly conveyed in The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and The Thing. And some of us just like quality scares, as was the case in Drag Me To Hell and Insidious.
So the concept of 'scary' can vary from viewer to viewer greatly,...
- 4/19/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Fans would be surprised to know that Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio almost played Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, according to director Zack Snyder. The part eventually went to Jesse Eisenberg, but how bizarre it would be to see the Oscar winner play a comic book character?
Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor
Even though he has been quite avoidant of superhero films, DiCaprio previously admitted he is not closing his door to that opportunity. Still, he hasn’t found that project that would engage him to join the world of capes and superpowers.
Leonardo DiCaprio Almost Joined The Dceu
While speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, filmmaker Zack Snyder revealed he spoke to Leonardo DiCaprio about the villain role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Unfortunately, the plan to cast him did not get off the ground.
“Leonardo DiCaprio, I talked to about it. I think DiCaprio,...
Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor
Even though he has been quite avoidant of superhero films, DiCaprio previously admitted he is not closing his door to that opportunity. Still, he hasn’t found that project that would engage him to join the world of capes and superpowers.
Leonardo DiCaprio Almost Joined The Dceu
While speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, filmmaker Zack Snyder revealed he spoke to Leonardo DiCaprio about the villain role in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Unfortunately, the plan to cast him did not get off the ground.
“Leonardo DiCaprio, I talked to about it. I think DiCaprio,...
- 4/18/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
James Gandolfini’s The Sopranos is often regarded as among the best TV shows ever made. The show chronicling the life and criminal career of Tony Soprano enthralled fans with its first few seasons. For six seasons, they were stuck to their TV every week waiting for new episodes to air. Gandolfini’s influential career-defining performance as Tony Soprano won him multiple Emmys.
A still from HBO’s The Sopranos
Despite the high reputation of the series, the series finale that featured the infamous cut-to-black sequence at the end divided fans. Additionally, Edie Falco who played Carmela Soprano teased that she and Gandolfini shot a Soprano-themed ad to help lure LeBron James to join the New York Knicks. The long-rumored footage has now made its way online and it is interesting, to say the least.
James Gandolfini Returns as Tony Soprano In New Footage With an Interesting Twist
Edie...
A still from HBO’s The Sopranos
Despite the high reputation of the series, the series finale that featured the infamous cut-to-black sequence at the end divided fans. Additionally, Edie Falco who played Carmela Soprano teased that she and Gandolfini shot a Soprano-themed ad to help lure LeBron James to join the New York Knicks. The long-rumored footage has now made its way online and it is interesting, to say the least.
James Gandolfini Returns as Tony Soprano In New Footage With an Interesting Twist
Edie...
- 4/17/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Cynthia Nixon is detailing a scrapped Sex and the City scene that was shot similarly to Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 horror film Psycho.
The actress, who reprised her role as Miranda for And Just Like That, a revival of the hit series, shared on the latest episode of the Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson podcast why the episode ultimately had to be reshot.
“[It’s] in that episode where Miranda’s not having sex but she’s eating a lot of chocolate cake and she tries to buy a whole cake and it’s like $80 and she’s like, ‘This is ridiculous. I’m not going to spend $80,’” Nixon said of the scene. “So she goes and buys like a Duncan Hines mix and makes herself a cake. And then she can’t stop eating it. She eats piece after piece after piece. And then finally she has to throw...
The actress, who reprised her role as Miranda for And Just Like That, a revival of the hit series, shared on the latest episode of the Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson podcast why the episode ultimately had to be reshot.
“[It’s] in that episode where Miranda’s not having sex but she’s eating a lot of chocolate cake and she tries to buy a whole cake and it’s like $80 and she’s like, ‘This is ridiculous. I’m not going to spend $80,’” Nixon said of the scene. “So she goes and buys like a Duncan Hines mix and makes herself a cake. And then she can’t stop eating it. She eats piece after piece after piece. And then finally she has to throw...
- 4/17/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Max has released the official trailer and key art for the Emmy®-winning original comedy series Hacks. The series returns for its highly anticipated third season Thursday, May 2 on Max. The nine-episode season debuts with two episodes, followed by two new episodes each week, concluding with the season finale on May 30. A year after parting, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava (Hannah Einbinder) pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles. Hacks Cast: Emmy®, SAG Award, and Critics Choice Award winner Jean Smart and Emmy®, SAG Award, and Critics Choice Award nominee Hannah Einbinder ... Read more...
- 4/16/2024
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
In 2016, George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road made a big splash at the Oscars claiming six Academy Awards from the astonishing 10 nominations. Starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, the 2015 movie is undoubtedly a post-apocalyptic masterpiece. But it was the fruition of the decades-long patience of Miller.
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road
The casting, in particular, had been quite a long process, and inherently, the movie was far from being instantaneous. To begin with, it was nearly unimaginable to have any other actor playing Max after Mel Gibson elevated the character to an epic height in the Miller-directed 1979 movie, Mad Max.
The Temptation of Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron Casting In Mad Max: Fury Road Caused An Accident Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road
Before George Miller, casting director Ronna Kress, and Warner Brothers agreed to move forward with Mad Max: Fury Road...
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy in Mad Max: Fury Road
The casting, in particular, had been quite a long process, and inherently, the movie was far from being instantaneous. To begin with, it was nearly unimaginable to have any other actor playing Max after Mel Gibson elevated the character to an epic height in the Miller-directed 1979 movie, Mad Max.
The Temptation of Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron Casting In Mad Max: Fury Road Caused An Accident Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron in Mad Max: Fury Road
Before George Miller, casting director Ronna Kress, and Warner Brothers agreed to move forward with Mad Max: Fury Road...
- 4/16/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
New data from Ampere Analysis shows how much HBO titles like ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘Insecure’ have risen in popularity since becoming available on Netflix.
It’s been nearly a year since reports first surfaced that Warner Bros. Discovery was in talks with Netflix to send some HBO original titles to stream on that platform, while at the same time remaining on Wbd’s platform Max. At the time the move was considered somewhat controversial, as the prevailing wisdom at the time held that media companies should keep their prized content in order to draw viewers to their own services. But months after the licensing deal between HBO and Netflix became official, new data from Ampere Analysis shows that many HBO shows doubled in popularity after being sent to stream on Netflix.
“Ballers” saw the biggest jump in relative popularity, quadrupling its score in the month after its Netflix premiere.
It’s been nearly a year since reports first surfaced that Warner Bros. Discovery was in talks with Netflix to send some HBO original titles to stream on that platform, while at the same time remaining on Wbd’s platform Max. At the time the move was considered somewhat controversial, as the prevailing wisdom at the time held that media companies should keep their prized content in order to draw viewers to their own services. But months after the licensing deal between HBO and Netflix became official, new data from Ampere Analysis shows that many HBO shows doubled in popularity after being sent to stream on Netflix.
“Ballers” saw the biggest jump in relative popularity, quadrupling its score in the month after its Netflix premiere.
- 4/15/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
For my money, Andrew Jarecki's 2015 documentary series "The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst" is the greatest true crime documentary ever made. It has everything you could ever want in a documentary of that genre: a bizarre compelling subject at its center, class commentary, archival footage of his highly publicized murder trial, tons of access to the man himself, a discovery of new evidence in a separate case against him, a direct confrontation, and, famously, a jaw-dropping ending in which the subject confesses his crimes to himself after an interview because he didn't realize his microphone was still on. The scope of the story is truly incredible, and I remember devouring the news about Durst being arrested the day before the final episode aired.
Nine years later, Jarecki is back with "The Jinx: Part Two," which lays out exactly how Durst was caught and details his new...
Nine years later, Jarecki is back with "The Jinx: Part Two," which lays out exactly how Durst was caught and details his new...
- 4/15/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
“One of the things that I’m most proud of, if not the most proud of, is that Jeanie Boulet walked out of that ER,” Gloria Reuben says, looking back on the NBC medical drama that aired for 15 seasons (1994-2009) and of which she was a part for six seasons. ER just celebrated the 15th anniversary of its series finale, but people are still watching it today, thanks to it being available on Hulu and Max. “I’m super proud because it’s still a hit today,” Reuben (who’s now recurring on Elsbeth and The Equalizer) tells TV Insider. “It stands alone as one of the all-time best medical shows ever, and I’m very humble and very proud to have been a part of it.” Like us, she loved Jeanie Boulet. “She was really brave ...
- 4/14/2024
- TV Insider
If you still forget to drop the “HBO” when talking about Max, take comfort in the fact that Conan O’Brien is in the same boat.
Appearing on an episode of “Hot Ones” to promote his new Max travel show “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” the late night TV legend poked some fun at his employer’s decision to rebrand the flagship Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service after years of calling it HBO Max.
“Is it HBO Max or just Max? I can’t get used to it,” O’Brien said early in his appearance on the chicken wing-centric talk show. “It’s not a better name.”
As the episode progressed — and O’Brien’s tastebuds were subjected to more pain — the comedian became more vocal about his disdain for the rebranding. By the end, he was comically shouting about how he preferred the name HBO.
“I have a show, it’s on Max,...
Appearing on an episode of “Hot Ones” to promote his new Max travel show “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” the late night TV legend poked some fun at his employer’s decision to rebrand the flagship Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service after years of calling it HBO Max.
“Is it HBO Max or just Max? I can’t get used to it,” O’Brien said early in his appearance on the chicken wing-centric talk show. “It’s not a better name.”
As the episode progressed — and O’Brien’s tastebuds were subjected to more pain — the comedian became more vocal about his disdain for the rebranding. By the end, he was comically shouting about how he preferred the name HBO.
“I have a show, it’s on Max,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Zack Snyder’s Justice League was released in 2021, giving fans another look into the director’s unique vision for the Dceu. While fans thought there was a solid chance for an entire Justice League saga directed by Zack Snyder, nothing of the sort happened. Zack Snyder left, James Gunn and Peter Safran became in-charge, and the superhero universe was rebooted.
Zack Snyder | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite all the facts, fans are still holding onto a thin thread of hope that Zack Snyder will return and finish what he started. However, as things stand right now, coming to the Dcu is not the filmmaker’s priority. Although, there is one way he might reconsider his decision and this might even allow Ben Affleck and others to return to their respective superhero roles.
Zack Snyder Talks about the Future of Justice League
A still from Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)
Zack Snyder...
Zack Snyder | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite all the facts, fans are still holding onto a thin thread of hope that Zack Snyder will return and finish what he started. However, as things stand right now, coming to the Dcu is not the filmmaker’s priority. Although, there is one way he might reconsider his decision and this might even allow Ben Affleck and others to return to their respective superhero roles.
Zack Snyder Talks about the Future of Justice League
A still from Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)
Zack Snyder...
- 4/13/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Walton Goggins is no stranger to meaty roles he can make his own, and now the Emmy-nominated “Justified” actor is sinking his teeth into Amazon’s highly anticipated “Fallout,” an adaptation of the popular video game from “Westworld” duo Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. In the darkly funny post-apocalyptic series, which is now streaming on Prime Video, Goggins pulls double duty as The Ghoul, a disfigured, centuries-old immortal cowboy who’s been stripped of all his humanity, and Cooper Howard, the Hollywood actor he was before the bombs fell. But while Goggins often steals the show — a welcome habit at this point — it’s Ella Purnell’s Lucy who anchors the narrative. Raised in the underground fallout shelters known as Vaults, Lucy travels to the irradiated surface to search for her missing father (Kyle MacLachlan), and she’s shocked to discover a hyper-violent wasteland largely at odds with her inherently optimistic disposition,...
- 4/13/2024
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
The film has drawn rave reviews thus far, but when will viewers be able to watch it with a Max subscription?
A24’s latest movie will likely force everyone who sees it to take a moment for self-reflection. “Civil War” is the studio’s latest release, an action movie that will compel some Americans to step back and evaluate the state of the nation when it officially debuts in theaters on Friday, April 12.
“Civil War” has racked up an 83% rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The film will stream on Max, as Warner Bros. Discovery has an exclusive Pay 1 deal with A24. A24 films usually spend quite a long time in theaters, and Wbd has made no secret of its preference for a long theatrical window. Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com
“Civil War” takes place in the near future. It follows a group of journalists through American conflict zones as the...
A24’s latest movie will likely force everyone who sees it to take a moment for self-reflection. “Civil War” is the studio’s latest release, an action movie that will compel some Americans to step back and evaluate the state of the nation when it officially debuts in theaters on Friday, April 12.
“Civil War” has racked up an 83% rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The film will stream on Max, as Warner Bros. Discovery has an exclusive Pay 1 deal with A24. A24 films usually spend quite a long time in theaters, and Wbd has made no secret of its preference for a long theatrical window. Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com
“Civil War” takes place in the near future. It follows a group of journalists through American conflict zones as the...
- 4/12/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Conan O’Brien has been on the campaign trail for his Max show Conan O’Brien Must Go, but during his latest promo stop, the comedian turned his attention to his paymasters.
Appearing on YouTube phenomenon Hot Ones, the former The Tonight Show host embarked on a spicy wing-fueled rant about Warner Bros. Discovery’s rebrand of streaming service HBO Max.
“Is it HBO Max or just Max? I can’t get used to it,” O’Brien joked when being questioned by Sean Evans about his travel series. “It’s not a better name,” he added.
By the end of his spicy wing experience, O’Brien was covered in hot sauce and drooling milk as he roared about the rebrand during his final plug for Must Go.
“I have a show, it’s on Max,” he shouted. “They used to call it HBO, but people found that too popular. So now...
Appearing on YouTube phenomenon Hot Ones, the former The Tonight Show host embarked on a spicy wing-fueled rant about Warner Bros. Discovery’s rebrand of streaming service HBO Max.
“Is it HBO Max or just Max? I can’t get used to it,” O’Brien joked when being questioned by Sean Evans about his travel series. “It’s not a better name,” he added.
By the end of his spicy wing experience, O’Brien was covered in hot sauce and drooling milk as he roared about the rebrand during his final plug for Must Go.
“I have a show, it’s on Max,” he shouted. “They used to call it HBO, but people found that too popular. So now...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
J.K. Rowling suggests she will not forgive her Harry Potter stars for going against her views on trans rights in the wake of a new report criticizing current gender care treatments for young people.
On Wednesday, the BBC reported on a four-year review investigating gender care commissioned by the NHS. The report concluded that gender services were based on “remarkably weak” evidence and that children had been “let down” by medical professionals. “The reality is we have no good evidence on the long-term outcomes of interventions [such as puberty blockers] to manage gender-related distress,” wrote pediatrician Dr. Hilary Cass. “It is unusual for us to give a potentially life-changing treatment to young people and not know what happens to them in adulthood.”
Rowling, who has drawn considerable fire in recent years for her outspoken and staunch social media campaign against certain aspects of the trans rights movement, issued several comments about the report on X.
On Wednesday, the BBC reported on a four-year review investigating gender care commissioned by the NHS. The report concluded that gender services were based on “remarkably weak” evidence and that children had been “let down” by medical professionals. “The reality is we have no good evidence on the long-term outcomes of interventions [such as puberty blockers] to manage gender-related distress,” wrote pediatrician Dr. Hilary Cass. “It is unusual for us to give a potentially life-changing treatment to young people and not know what happens to them in adulthood.”
Rowling, who has drawn considerable fire in recent years for her outspoken and staunch social media campaign against certain aspects of the trans rights movement, issued several comments about the report on X.
- 4/11/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Movie studios are not known for playing nicely with their competitors. In 2019, most entertainment companies pulled up their drawbridges and hoarded their crown jewels of intellectual property. Batman movies are owned by Warner Bros., so they belonged to then-HBO Max. Paramount owns the Star Trek franchise, so they made a home at Paramount+. The pattern continued across the industry.
But now, something curious is happening. Some of the most closely guarded franchises are moving to unexpected places.
When you watch “The Godfather” and its 1974 sequel, the Paramount logo appears. While the films are still on Paramount+, you can also find them on Apple TV+ and Peacock.
If you’re in the mood for a Tom Cruise “Mission: Impossible” movie, they are all on Paramount+ as they should be, but some titles are on Peacock, one is on Apple TV+, and one is on MGM+.
Warner Bros. loves its superhero franchises.
But now, something curious is happening. Some of the most closely guarded franchises are moving to unexpected places.
When you watch “The Godfather” and its 1974 sequel, the Paramount logo appears. While the films are still on Paramount+, you can also find them on Apple TV+ and Peacock.
If you’re in the mood for a Tom Cruise “Mission: Impossible” movie, they are all on Paramount+ as they should be, but some titles are on Peacock, one is on Apple TV+, and one is on MGM+.
Warner Bros. loves its superhero franchises.
- 4/10/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Fresh off of his Oppenheimer Oscar win, Robert Downey Jr. is playing not just one new character but four in upcoming HBO series The Sympathizer.
The series is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen, which is set at the end of the Vietnam war and follows an unnamed spy known as The Captain (played by Hoa Xuande) who flees to the United States, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong. In the show, Downey plays four different Americans who play a role in the spy’s journey: a CIA operative, a professor, a congressman and a movie director.
Park Chan-wook, who served as co-showrunner and directed several of the episodes, explained via a translator at the show’s Los Angeles premiere Tuesday that “even though each of the characters from all of the four have different...
The series is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen, which is set at the end of the Vietnam war and follows an unnamed spy known as The Captain (played by Hoa Xuande) who flees to the United States, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong. In the show, Downey plays four different Americans who play a role in the spy’s journey: a CIA operative, a professor, a congressman and a movie director.
Park Chan-wook, who served as co-showrunner and directed several of the episodes, explained via a translator at the show’s Los Angeles premiere Tuesday that “even though each of the characters from all of the four have different...
- 4/10/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Larry David recently shut down Chris Wallace’s query about his net worth. David is considered to be one of the richest television producers in Hollywood having a reported net worth of $400 million. However, in comparison to Seinfeld co-creator Jerry Seinfeld, who was recently reported to be a billionaire, David’s net worth purportedly falls short, amounting to less than half of his fellow comedian.
Larry David on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
And the Curb Your Enthusiasm star did not seem too impressed when he was asked about his potential net worth on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace, as he replied with a snarky comment and told the show host to shut up.
Larry David’s Sharp Response Upon Being Asked About His Net Worth
Larry David recently joined Chris Wallace on his chat show to discuss multiple things including the recently released Curb Your Enthusiasm finale.
Larry David on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
And the Curb Your Enthusiasm star did not seem too impressed when he was asked about his potential net worth on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace, as he replied with a snarky comment and told the show host to shut up.
Larry David’s Sharp Response Upon Being Asked About His Net Worth
Larry David recently joined Chris Wallace on his chat show to discuss multiple things including the recently released Curb Your Enthusiasm finale.
- 4/10/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
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