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Marvel has pulled a lot of its planned Disney+ series from its potential slate
The news of these shows not moving forward is part of a broader shift in the studio's TV development plan.
Amazon and MGM have gained creative control of the James Bond franchise
The franchise has been with the Broccoli family since its inception, but is now under new ownership.
NYT Connections hints and answers for February 20, 2025
Connection from NYT Games is the hottest new craze, and we've got all the tips, tricks, hints, and answers to help you win every day.
We now know when the second season of ‘The Last of Us’ will hit HBO
The show's first season made a big splash, and the second will adapt an even more controversial video game.
Marvel is reportedly exploring the return of Luke Cage and other Netflix heroes
While it's far from a guarantee, it's clear that Marvel is open to exploring the return of the once forgotten characters.
John Malkovich said that he rejected Marvel movies prior to ‘Fantastic Four’ over low pay
The actor is set to play the villain in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' after turning down past projects.
‘The Brutalist’ director Brady Corbet says he’s made no money promoting the film
The director said that he's been working relentlessly to promote the movie, but hasn't made any money.
The best sci-fi shows streaming right now
These sci-fi series are a reminder of what great science fiction can do, and why it's so well suited for TV.
Sarah Michelle Gellar seems to understand fan apprehension about the ‘Buffy’ reboot
The actress would be returning to the role that defined her career and made her into a star.
The first trailer for John Travolta’s ‘High Rollers’ sees a master criminal on the edge
The trailer features Travolta as a master thief who is forced to execute a major heist to save the love of his life.
A recent horror mega-hit is set to hit Peacock next week
Nosferatu made quite a bit of money in theaters, but the movie is already hitting streaming less than two months later.
‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ is coming back for at least one more season
We don't know exactly when the show will be back on Amazon, but it's looking like some time in 2026.
CBS and other Paramount channels are going to go dark on YouTube TV
The channels will go dark on Feb. 13 if the two companies can't come to an agreement to keep them on the service.
Wes Ball thinks his next ‘Planet of the Apes’ will be better than the last one
The sequel hasn't been officially greenlit, but it's clear that the director already has ideas about the sequel.
More people now watch YouTube on their TVs than on their phones
YouTube has made improvements to its TV app to made it easier to watch on big screen devices.
We now know when Wes Anderson’s next movie will hit theaters
The movie stars Benicio Del Toro and Michael Cera, and features a roster of all-star Anderson actors in supporting roles.
The Duffer brothers offer an update on the release ‘Stranger Things’ season 5
The show's final season was delayed by several strikes, but the Duffers say it should still come out in 2025.
‘SNL’ is bringing back a slew of famous cast members for its 50th anniversary
The show is going all out to celebrate 50 years of being on the air, which means bringing everyone who's willing back.
‘Severance’ star Britt Lower is impressed that fans got ahead of the show
The series dropped a major reveal at the end of its fourth episode, but fans had been guessing the twist for weeks.
Scarlett Johansson has wanted to be in a ‘Jurassic Park’ movie for years
The actress said that she grew up a huge fan, and begged her agent to get her into the franchise.
Warner Bros. is streaming full movies for free on YouTube
The collection of movies isn't particularly good, but the movies are definitely free, so that's something.
AMC Theaters is upping the price for an A-List Stubs membership
The theater chain is upping the price, but also allowing you to see one more movie every week.
Disney CEO says that ESPN’s new streaming app will incorporate fantasy and betting
The new app is set to launch later this year, and is part of Bob Iger's plan to expand where ESPN can be accessed.
Starz and BET+ have bundled up in a new Prime Video package
The streamer announced that it would be offerig a discounted rate for subscribing to both services together.
13 best Black history movies to watch in February and beyond
Black History Month is a great time to explore the canon of great Black history movies, many of which are on this list.
Some podcasts might be disappearing from Spotify following a music publisher purge
The company will be forced to take down thousands of podcast episodes that violate music publishing agreements.
Fox is planning to launch a streaming service before the end of 2025
The cable channel is the last major broadcaster that doesn't have any sort of streaming service.
The 6 best Super Bowl commercials of all time (and the 5 worst)
Over the years, we've seen some truly great Super Bowl ads, as well as some genuinely awful ones.
February binge guide: The best shows on Amazon Prime
Dive into the best shows on Amazon Prime right now with these great shows that are available to stream on the platform.
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ is being rebooted at Hulu
The show became a generation-defining hit when it was airing on The WB in the '90s and 2000s.
The best movies on Amazon Prime to watch this February
Amazon Prime has some of the best movies to stream online right now, but finding them can be a real pain. We've rounded up some top picks right here.
The first trailer for ‘M3GAN 2.0’ teases another slasher romp
The first trailer teases an unholy alliance that might make the titular robot doll into one of the good guys.
The best shows to binge on Peacock in February
Peacock has established itself as a prime streaming player thanks to its library of classic shows. Here are our top picks.
February’s top picks: What to stream on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ may not be the most essential streaming service, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have great shows and movies to watch.
Your guide to the best movies on Max this February
Max has one of the best movie libraries of any streaming service, but here are the very best movies available to watch on the service.
The best Netflix movies: Top picks for February
From Netflix Original movies to acclaimed older films, we've got you covered with an up-to-date list of the best movies to watch on Netflix this month.
Top picks for February: The best movies on Paramount+
Paramount Plus has plenty of great TV, but its movie library is also worth exploring.
Discover the best Disney+ movies to watch this February
If you can't get enough of Disney+, then you need to check out these movies. From animation to live-action films, there's something for everyone.
February favorites: The best shows to watch on Starz
Over the years, Starz has taken bets on some highly ambitious series, and some of those bets have led to truly great TV shows. Here's a list of our favorites.
Is Netflix’s ‘The Sandman’ coming back after season 2?
The show's first season debuted back in 2022, and the second season is expected to come back sometime in 2025
Your February viewing guide: Best shows on Paramount+ this month
Paramount Plus is relatively new to the streaming world, but it already has a library of great shows.
Must-see films: The best movies on Peacock this February
Both on its ad-supported and premium levels, Peacock is more than just a TV service, and it has plenty of movies worth checking out.
You can now download the terrible self-help book from ‘Severance’
The self-help book is considered a joke by the outies, but becomes a revolutionary text inside of Lumon.
What to watch: The best shows on Hulu in February
Looking for a new show to watch? We've narrowed down the best options on Hulu, all of which are well reviewed and easy to binge.
February streaming guide: The best Netflix shows to enjoy
Save some time browsing for the perfect title — we've found the very best shows on Netflix to binge this month.
We now know when ‘Squid Game’ season 3 will hit Netflix
The series ended its second season on a cliffhanger, leaving clues as to where a third season might lead.
Denis Villeneuve expects production on the next ‘Dune’ movie to start in 2026
The director teased that the next installment will be quite different from the two we've already got.
George R.R. Martin has weighed in on the newest ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off
The 'Game of Thrones' author has a famously testy relationship with the HBO adaptations of his work.
Apple’s new sports app will now tell you where to watch nationally broadcast games
The app was introduced less than a year ago, and is designed to compete with similar apps from companies like ESPN.
Quentin Tarantino says the last great year for movies was 2019
The iconic director has made it clear that he thinks the movie business is on its last legs.