Is this free movie offer enough to make you sign up for Netflix?
Netflix wants more American subscribers, and it's hoping to pull in some new ones with a free movie stream — the first time it’s taken such a step in the U.S.
Historians at the Movies mixes fun and fact-checking for your favorite films
Ever wonder what historical scholars think of movies like 300 or The Irishman? They'll gladly tell you with the Historians at the Movies hashtag #HATM.
Studio Ghibli movies are coming to Netflix, but not in U.S. or Canada
Japanese animation fans will be pleased to hear Studio Ghibli movies are coming to Netflix, but only for an international audience. U.S. viewers will be able to stream Ghibli movies on HBO Max, but viewers outside of Northern America and Japan will be able to watch the movies on Netflix starting next month.
Digital Trends Live: Bose closes stores, NBC streams, living concrete, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Riley Winn discuss the biggest-trending tech topics of the day, including Bose's closure of its U.S. retail stores, NBC’s steaming network, contact lens displays, living concrete, and more. You can also check out our Reel News and Work/Life segments.
Vudu now lets you cancel a movie rental while you’re watching it
Video streaming service Vudu now lets you ditch a dismal movie and switch to another one at no cost, but you have to decide within the first 30 minutes. All you do is hit the stop button and contact customer service by email or phone, after which a credit equal to the rental price will be added to your account.
Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima wants to turn his focus to movies
Kojima Productions founder Hideo Kojima has never been shy regarding his love of cinema, and the game designer said in a recent documentary that his studio will also produce films in the future. Its latest project is the game Death Stranding, which releases for PlayStation 4 on November 8.
Here’s how you can watch Bellator fights live online without cable
Sports broadcasting is finally catching up to online streaming, with services like DAZN offering online-only alternatives that are a breath of fresh air for cord-cutters – especially those who love MMA and boxing. DAZN is also the best way to stream Bellator online, and we’re here to show you how.
Six clever ways to decide what to watch on Netflix
Here are a bunch of clever apps and websites including Flixi and Taste that use smart methods to offer personalized TV and movie recommendations on the fly.
These are the best 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays to show off your home theater
What good is a 4K TV if you don't have the means of pushing it to its limits? If you're looking to bask in the sheer glory of your new 4K Ultra HD TV, you're going to need the right movies to make the most out of it. We've put together a shortlist of our favorite 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays.
MoviePass will officially shut down its movie subscription service
Discount movie ticket service MoviePass will officially cease operations on September 14, putting the final nail in the coffin of the service that has been slowly deteriorating over the past several years.
MoviePass vs. AMC Stubs A-List vs. Regal Unlimited vs. Cinemark Movie Club
Movie ticket subscription services are becoming the trendy -- and affordable -- way to get your regular dose of cinema fare these days, but which service is the best? We compare AMC Stubs A-List, Cinemark Movie Club, and Regal Unlimited to MoviePass so you can find the best deal.
Stallone in Terminator 2? How one deepfake prankster is changing cinema history
Ever wanted to see The Shining with Jim Carrey instead of Jack Nicholson? How about Stallone in Terminator 2: Judgement Day? Thanks to the unnerving magic of deepfake AI technology, this kind of fantasy recasting is now possible -- as one creator ably demonstrates.
Friends and Veep? Warner’s new HBO Max streaming service changes HBO forever
WarnerMedia's new streaming service will be called HBO Max, but it's not just HBO. The upcoming service will be the exclusive home for nostalgic hits like Friends and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, as well as new series from JJ Abrams, Anna Kendrick, and more.
From Maleficent to Gia, a ranking of Angelina Jolie’s best movies
From Maleficent to Girl, Interrupted; from dramas to psychological thrillers, action flicks, biographical films, and more, Angelina Jolie has had a diverse -- and highly successful -- career. Here’s a ranking of the best movies that the A-list actor has starred in over the last few decades.
Here’s how to watch the 2019 NBA Finals online with or without cable
The 2019 NBA finals have arrived, and whether you're rooting for the dominant Golden State Warriors or the Toronto Raptors, it should be great. Here's how you can catch all of the action online. Already have a cable or satellite subscription? Great! Cut the cord? Don't worry. You have options, too.
From Ted to John Wick, these are Keanu Reeves’ best roles
From assassins (the John Wick films) to computer hackers (Johnny Mnemonic), football players (The Replacements), and metalhead teens (the Bill & Ted movies), here is a ranking of Keanu Reeves' best film roles throughout his illustrious, decades-long career in Hollywood.
PlayStation Productions is taking inspiration from Disney’s Marvel films
The PlayStation gaming division is teaming with Sony Pictures for PlayStation Productions, a studio dedicated to bringing the gaming properties to film and television. The new studio has been in the works for at least two years and is aiming to model things after Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Mix-up causes R-rated horror trailers to show before kids animated film at theater
A fun trip to the movies turned into the stuff of nightmares for children at a theater in the U.K. on Saturday. They were there to see a cartoon for kids, but a mix-up led to the theater showing two trailers for R-rated horrors. And it’s not the first time a blunder like that has happened.
The best Game of Thrones theories
Season 8 of Game of Thrones is still a ways off. But that also that means there is plenty of time to study the wildest theories fans have come up with -- and maybe do a little speculating of your own. Here are some of the biggest, most interesting Game of Thrones theories ahead of the show's finale.
11 Hollywood heavyweights who jumped from the big screen to the small screen
From Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep to James Franco and Mahershala Ali, lots of Hollywood A-list actors with successful film careers are flocking to television projects during the second Golden Age of Television. Here's a list of 11 acting heavyweights who made the jump from the big screen to the small one.
The best movie and TV bromances, from Kirk and Spock to Wayne and Garth
It's not a romance, but it's more than just a friendship: Bromances are special relationships between two men that stand the test of time, and make for great television and movies. From Kirk and Spock to Riggs and Murtaugh, here are some of the most memorable bromances from the big and small screen.
Serious, funny, and controversial: Every car commercial from Super Bowl 53
Advertising during the Super Bowl costs a small fortune; analysts peg the cost of a 30-second commercial at about $5 million. An immense amount of work goes into creating ads that are anything except for forgettable. From funny to controversial, here are the car commercials that aired during Super Bowl LIII.
10 fictional products from movies and TV that fans willed into existence
You might be surprised to find out that products like Cheesy Poofs and Sex Panther Cologne did not exist when the TV series and movies they were featured in first debuted. But they became so popular that they were actually made. Our list also includes Stay Puft Marshmallows from Ghostbusters and more.
From ‘Avengers’ to ‘Paddington’: These are our favorite movies of 2018
There were a ton of great movies that hit theaters this year, from critical masterpieces to blockbuster smashes. For this list, however, we didn’t worry about audiences or critics. Instead, we dodged all that and simply listened to our hearts. Here are our staff picks for favorite movies of 2018.
The best Christmas movies available to stream, from ‘Home Alone’ to ‘Scrooged’
When the weather outside is frightful, you'll have an excuse to stay in and stream this winter. We've rounded up the best Christmas movies currently streaming on popular services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Starz. From It's a Wonderful Life to Scrooged, you'll find some classics.
Netflix is testing an instant scene-replay feature, but would you use it?
Netflix has confirmed that it's testing a feature that lets you skip back to the beginning of the scene you just watched. The pop-up message only appears for certain stand-out scenes, though Netflix subscribers who've seen it seem to find it annoying more than anything else.
13 shocking and brutal TV character deaths that still haunt us
Bidding farewell to your favorite television character is always tough, and it's even more difficult when that character meets a tragic and unexpected end. Be prepared for spoilers as we look at some of the brutal, unsettling television character deaths that still haunt fans to this day.
Some viewers are now seeing ads on Netflix — here’s how to ditch them
If you've recently been binging shows on Netflix, you may have noticed a new and unwanted feature: Trailers playing between episodes. Those of you who find these trailers irksome may want a way out. As it turns out, disabling these trailers is a quick and easy process. Here's how to do it.
Some of the best (and weirdest) ‘Stranger Things’ theories for season 3
If the wait for season 3 of Netflix's runaway hit is unbearable, mulling over some of these Stranger Things theories may take the edge off. From who will die next to a potential crossover with one of Stephen King's greatest works, here's what some diehards are currently debating online.
Fall 2018 TV: Here’s when your favorite shows are returning
Want to know when your favorite show is returning for a new season? Here are some of the best series coming back to television this fall, hailing from both network television and streaming services, as well as when you can expect to see them again and what the new season might entail.
MoviePass converts its annual plans to monthly memberships
MoviePass has made another major change to its service model. In an email sent out to annual subscribers, it announced it is discontinuing the annual plan. Those on the plan will be offered refunds or will be converted to the monthly plan. But as monthly subscribers, they won't enjoy the same features.
MoviePass forces customers to choose between only two movies
Times are tough for MoviePass and it is starting to impact the company's customers. The company is now forcing customers to choose between only two movies. This appears to be a temporary measure, but it may not sit well with fans. In September, it will limit customers to three movies a month for $10.
15 films that flopped in the U.S. but made big bank overseas
A Hollywood film doesn't necessarily have to perform well in the United States in order to be considered a success anymore. Thanks to serious cash flowing in from China and other countries, it's a whole new ballgame. These 15 domestic flops were all saved by huge earnings overseas.
‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’ radiates energy in phenomenal action scenes
The best parts of "Mission: Impossible -- Fallout" are its grounded action sequences that have real stakes, both because of solid work with the movie's characters, and because of the realistic feel of practical stunts that elevate the movie above the usual summer blockbuster fare.