Why do some movies and TV shows disappear from streaming services?
Even though Disney owns the Disney+ catalog, CEO Bob Iger recently said that some movies and TV series will disappear from the service after launch (and no, despite what you've heard, you won't be able to save them by downloading them). Here's why that kind of thing happens.
How to get Disney+ free with a Verizon Wireless unlimited data plan
All new and existing Verizon Wireless customers with unlimited data plans, as well as new Verizon Fios and 5G home internet subscribers, can get a year of Disney+, the new streaming service that'll be the exclusive digital home for Star Wars, Marvel, Disney's classic library, and more, for free.
How to buy tickets for Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker today
Tickets for Star Wars: Episode IX -- The Rise of Skywalker went on sale on October 21, 2019, a few hours before the final trailer premiered. Here's what you need to know about when tickets are available, any special offers, and how to get the best view of the Skywalker Saga's long-awaited conclusion.
Vin Diesel kicks off new superhero universe in Bloodshot’s twist-filled trailer
Vin Diesel's Bloodshot isn't just a high-concept, ultraviolent action thriller that mashes up Memento and X-Men. It's also the first entry in Sony's Valiant Comics cinematic universe, an Avengers-style franchise the studio hopes will give the Marvel Cinematic Universe a run for its money.
Marvel Phase 4: Mahershala Ali is Blade, Natalie Portman returns, and more
Well, now we know. At Comic-Con International 2019, Marvel Studios laid out what's coming to the MCU in phase four, confirming projects like Black Widow and Thor 4, introducing The Eternals and the actor who'll play Shang-Chi, and wowing the audience with some big, big surprises.
The complete Disney+ launch lineup gets a three-and-a-half-hour trailer
Want to catch an early glimpse at The Mandalorian, X-Men: The Animated Series, or some of the ultra-weird films coming to Disney+? Don't wait for Disney+ to debut. A new thre-and-a-half hour video offers 15-second glimpses at the (almost) complete Disney+ launch lineup in advance of its November 12 launch date.
All 21 of Studio Ghibli’s animated films will stream on HBO Max
In a major win for WarnerMedia, Studio Ghibli, the studio behind animated classics like My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Howl's Moving Castle, and the Oscar-winning Spirited Away, will stream its full feature film library exclusively on HBO Max, WarnerMedia's upcoming streaming service.
Before you watch HBO’s Watchmen, here’s what you should know about the comic
If you've never read Watchmen, or even if you're just fuzzy on the details, you might not get the full story behind HBO's new show. Here's everything you need to know about Alan Moore and David Gibbons' acclaimed graphic novel before tuning in to Damon Lindelof's HBO series.
Neil Patrick Harris has joined the cast of The Matrix 4
Neil Patrick Harris, star of Doogie Howser, M.D. and How I Met Your Mother, will join Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Aquaman's Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Lana Wachowski's upcoming Matrix sequel, which begins shooting in early 2020. Which character Harris will play is currently unknown.
Zoe Kravitz will play Catwoman opposite Robert Pattinson’s Batman
Batman's number one love interest is coming back to the big screen, and there'll be a new face behind the mask: Zoe Kravitz, who recently appeared in Big Little Lies and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Kravitz will play Catwoman in Matthew Reeves' noir-driven superhero flick The Batman.
Can Hulu stream movies and TV shows in 4K? Yes, but it’s complicated
Roughly a year after 4K content disappeared from Hulu without an explanation, Ultra HD streams are back -- but there are plenty of catches. You'll need specific hardware, some features are missing, and your options for what to watch are limited to just a handful of TV shows.
Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks to bring WWII drama Masters of the Air to Apple TV+
Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, the men who brought you Band of Brothers and The Pacific, have another World War II miniseries in the works, but there's a twist: Masters of the Air, based on Donald L. Miller’s novel of the same name, will air on Apple's new streaming service, Apple TV+, not HBO.
How Gemini Man’s visual effects kept Will Smith out of the uncanny valley
Gemini Man's biggest star isn't just Will Smith. It's also Will Smith as he looked almost 30 years ago. We talked to the Gemini Man visual effects team to learn how they turned back the hands of time for Ang Lee's latest action-thriller and how the film's 4K, 120 frames-per-second format changed everything.
Everything we know about His Dark Materials, HBO’s next big fantasy drama
Game of Thrones might be over, but HBO is staying in the epic fantasy business. His Dark Materials, based Philip Pullman's popular YA series, tells the story of a young girl who runs afoul of a big conspiracy while searching for her lost friend. Here's everything that we know so far.
Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuaron inks exclusive deal with Apple TV+
Add multiple-time Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón to the list: The Roma filmmaker has signed a multiyear deal with Apple to develop television shows for its new streaming service, Apple TV+, where Cuarón will join the likes of Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, M. Night Shyamalan, and many others.
Disney+ is letting you grab three years of service for less than $5 per month
For a limited time, you can get Disney+ for about 20% off, as long as you're willing to commit to three years of the service in advance. Just act fast, we don't know how long the deal will last. If you've already decided that you're going to sign up, it's a good way to save some money.
Gemini Man review: Stunning visuals can’t mask a weak story
Gemini Man, the latest film from three-time Oscar winner Ang Lee, dazzles with its amped-up frame rate and digital recreation of a young Will Smith, but is hamstrung by a script that's not nearly as clever as the film's groundbreaking technical achievements.
Star Trek: Picard release date and new trailer revealed at New York Comic Con
Star Trek: Picard takes to the stars on CBS All Access this January, and the Star Trek crew is celebrating at New York Comic Con with a new trailer, as well as more details and some footage of Star Trek: Discovery season 3 and a new installment of Short Treks.
New York Comic Con: All the TV and movie panels you won’t want to miss
From Star Trek to Stephen King to the Walking Dead, New York Comic Con has something for everyone. Here are the panels you'll want to pay attention to when NYCC takes over the Javits Center in New York City to close out the convention season from Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6.
Why Marvel’s Kevin Feige is the perfect steward for Star Wars’ future
The head of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, is working on a film for Disney's other blockbuster franchise, Star Wars, and if you're not excited, you should be. Here's why Feige is the perfect person to guide Star Wars into its post-Skywalker era, and breathe new life into a galaxy far, far away.
El Camino: New trailers and everything to know about the Breaking Bad sequel
El Camino, a Breaking Bad sequel following the journey of Aaron Paul's Jesse Pinkman after the show's traumatic series finale, is on the way from series creator Vince Gilligan. The movie will arrive on Netflix this fall, and will feature a few familiar Breaking Bad characters.
Everything we know about Jexi, The Hangover writers’ raunchy A.I. comedy
Is your digital assistant out to get you? According to Jexi, it might be. The latest comedy from the writers of The Hangover and Bad Moms, Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, stars Adam DeVine as a down-and-out writer who crosses his smart assistant and is forced to pay the ultimate price.
NBCUniversal might reboot The Office on Peacock, its new streaming service
Peacock, NBCUniversal's upcoming streaming service, might be headed back to Scranton. A new take on The Office -- either a sequel, a revival, or a reboot -- is being considered for the platform. But don't expect to see it until after the original show arrives on Peacock in 2021.
Will Smith vs. Will Smith: Everything we know about Ang Lee’s Gemini Man
Present-day Will Smith takes on Fresh Prince-era Will Smith with the aid of some groundbreaking digital de-aging effects in Gemini Man, the latest film from Oscar-winning director Ang Lee. Here's Gemini Man's release date, its trailers, its full cast, and everything else you need to know.
No Office? No problem. Seinfeld will stream on Netflix starting in 2021
Netflix is losing shows like Friends and The Office to HBO Max and NBC Universal's upcoming streaming service, respectively, but it's secured a big name to take their place. All 180 episodes of Seinfeld, which is widely considered one of the very best shows ever made, are coming to Netflix in 2021.
HBO’s Watchmen series arrives this October, just in time for Halloween
Police wearing masks? Terrorists dressed like Rorschach? A Watchmen show-within-a-show? HBO's Watchmen, created by Lost and The Leftovers mastermind Damon Lindelof, barely resembles Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' iconic graphic novel -- and it may be all the better for it. Watchmen debuts this October.
Robert Pattinson could’ve joined the MCU, but he wanted to be Batman
Former Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson opened up about his love for Batman and the challenges involved with taking over Bruce Wayne's iconic cape and cowl from Ben Affleck in a new interview, but not before revealing that he'd previously had a meeting with Marvel about joining the MCU.
Game of Thrones’ final season wasn’t as hated as you think, and we have proof
Did you hate the Game of Thrones finale? Do think everyone else did, too? Well, surprise: You might be in the minority. According to an exclusive poll by YouGov, not only were more than half of viewers were happy with Game of Thrones' controversial final season, but most agree that it deserves an Emmy.
Popular media server Plex will soon stream Warner Bros. movies for free
By adding the ability to watch a collection of Warner Bros. movies through a free, ad-based service on top of its existing capabilities, which include a robust home media server and live TV and DVR tools, Plex is one step closer to becoming the only streaming software you'll ever need.
Why Disney+, HBO, and other streamers don’t want you to binge
Netflix has changed the way we enjoy TV by making binge-watching an American pastime. But Disney+ and HBO remain committed to the old-fashioned model of releasing one episode — and only one episode — of their most popular shows a week. Here's why that's unlikely to change anytime soon.
TSA bans Disney’s bomb-shaped Star Wars Coca-Cola bottles from all flights
The TSA will not allow passengers to take home the Star Wars-themed Coke bottles sold at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the Star Wars theme park that recently debuted at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, citing fears that the thermal detonator-shaped beverage containers could be mistaken for explosives.
Taika Waititi may join a team of fellow MCU alums in James Gunn’s Suicide Squad
The DC Extended Universe could get even more Marvel-ous. Taika Waititi, director of Marvel's Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder, is in talks to join James Gunn's DC film The Suicide Squad alongside a number of fellow MCU veterans. The Suicide Squad hits theaters on August 6, 2021.
No Spider-Man? No problem. Ms. Marvel is here to save the MCU
Since her debut in 2013, unabashed geek and teenage superhero Ms. Marvel has become one of Marvel Comics' most popular characters. Now that Kamala Khan is getting her own Disney+ series, she's also the perfect person to pick up where the MCU's dearly departed Spider-Man left off. Here's why.
Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow for eight seasons on Game of Thrones, will next appear in Marvel's The Eternals as Dane Whitman, also known as The Black Knight. It remains to be seen whether Harington will be a bit player, or if he'll eventually get a film of his own.