Reel News: Ford v Ferrari, Honey Boy, and Doctor Sleep
Need help figuring out what movie to see this weekend? Look no further! we dive into the biggest movies opening this weekend, and if anything will be worth your money at the box office. This week we take a look at "Ford v Ferrari," "Honey Boy," and "Doctor Sleep."
Stranger Things season 4 premiere title has intriguing Marvel Comics connection
The writers for season 4 of Stranger Things have revealed the title of the first episode of the next season, and there's plenty to speculate about with the hint they've offered. Here's what the episode title might mean — and its connection to Marvel Comics history — while we wait for the fourth season.
What you need to know about Star Wars before watching The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian debuts on Disney+ on November 12, 2019, but the galaxy has changed quite a bit from the end of Return of the Jedi. If you want to get the most out of the new Star Wars show, here's what you need to know about the Empire, the New Republic, and all of your favorite characters.
Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan and Apple TV+’s Servant gives away the big twist
The first full trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's new Apple TV+ series, Servant, seems to give away the creepy secret behind Jericho, Toby Kebbell and Lauren Ambrose's baby, but hints that there are plenty more surprises in store, especially once Nell Tiger Free's young nanny gets involved.
Beautiful creatures: Behind the visual effects of HBO’s His Dark Materials
Visual effects studio Framestore serves as the sole VFX studio on HBO's His Dark Materials, an adaptation of Philip Pullman's book series of the same name. From crafting fantastic creature companions to massive polar bears, they have their work cut out for them. Here's how they bring the saga to life.
HBO competition prize is a cardboard box where you can watch TV in private
HBO has launched a competition with the main prize a branded cardboard box where you can watch TV in private. Yes, it's as crazy as it sounds, though HBO hopes that students with noisy roommates might want to win it. AirPods and HBO-branded shirts are also up for grabs.
Colin Farrell as Penguin? Andy Serkis as Alfred? The Batman cast poised to grow
The Batman's cast is about to get a little bit bigger with the news that Colin Ferrell is in talks to play Penguin while Andy Serkis is being eyed for the role of Batman's trusty butler, Alfred. They'll join Robert Pattinson as Batman, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, and Paul Dano as Riddler.
Some Samsung smart TVs won’t be compatible with Netflix starting in December
Netflix subscribers with certain Samsung smart TVs won’t be able to stream their favorite binge-worthy shows on the streaming service beginning December 1. Samsung attributed the removal of Netflix from specific devices to “technical limitations."
Disney+ will run an ad at launch, but it won’t interrupt your movies
Disney+ and ESPN+ subscribers will have to see some display ads in order for Disney to buy back the rights to some of its TV shows and movies, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The ads will reportedly prompt subscribers to sign up for Starz. Disney will run the ads on its streaming service and ESPN+.
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.
The best new podcasts for the week of October 26, 2019: Bad Batch and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week's topics include stem cells, elections, faith, sorries, apocalypses, and science.
Paul Rudd and Peyton Reed will return for Marvel’s Ant-Man 3
Paul Rudd will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for yet another outing as Ant-Man, the shrinking (and growing) superhero, joined by series director Peyton Reed. This will be the 5th movie where Rudd has portrayed the character. It's not clear yet if Evangeline Lilly will return as his partner, the Wasp.
Digital Trends Live: Google buys Fitbit, Razr pics, Apple TV+, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Drew Prindle discuss the top trending tech stories of the day, including Google buying Fitbit, leaked Razr smartphone pics, Apple TV+ has arrived, the U.S. Interior Department ground its fleet of drones, and more.
The Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel will swing your way in April 2022
It's full steam ahead on Sony's Spider-Man-themed cinematic universe as a sequel to the Oscar-winning animated feature Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse joins projects like Venom 2, Morbius, Madame Web, future MCU collaborations, and Chris Miller and Phil Lord's Spidey-focused TV series.
James Cameron’s sci-fi epic Avatar joins the Disney+ launch lineup
Disney's multibillion-dollar Fox acquisition pays off as James Cameron's box-office-busting adventure film Avatar heads to Disney+, Disney's new streaming service, on launch day, making it easy for you to catch up before Cameron's four Avatar sequels begin rolling out in late 2021.
NBC’s Peacock streaming service could be free with ads, like old-school TV
NBCUniversal's upcoming Peacock streaming service might take a lesson from old-school television by offering an entirely free, ad-supported version of its service that doesn't rely on a pay-TV package or other subscriptions in addition to the traditional streaming models.
Apple TV+: From The Morning Show to See, do the first series live up to the hype?
We watched the first episodes of the most talked-about new original series on Apple TV+, including The Morning Show, See, and For All Mankind. Here are our first impressions. The new streaming service launches on Friday, November 1 -- here's what shows are worth your time.
Digital Trends Live: Twitter bans political ads, Netflix speeds up, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dig into the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including Twitter’s announcement to ban political ads, a new electric SUV, Netflix speeds up, an invisibility filter helps you hide from facial recognition, robot puppies, and more.
Reel News: The Irishman, Paradise Hills, and Midway
Need help figuring out what movie to see this weekend? Look no further! Join us for our Reel News segment, as we dive into the biggest movies opening this weekend, and if anything will be worth your money at the box office. This week we take a look at The Irishman, Paradise Hills, and Midway.
Disney+ streaming service reportedly already has over 1 million subscribers
Even though Disney+ doesn’t launch until November 12, it reportedly already has a lot of subscribers. New data from Jumpshot reveals that over one million people were tracked on the Disney+ sign-up page and made a purchase through the site between August 25 and October 14.
His Dark Materials review: HBO’s must-see series is a dark, beautiful adaptation
HBO's adaptation of Phillip Pullman's fantasy saga His Dark Materials is a compelling adventure set in a fantastic world with an impressive cast, and the first four episodes make a strong case for it being the Game of Thrones network's next must-see series.
Digital Trends Live: HBO Max, Samsung’s flip phone, Lightyear One, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Dan Gaul break down the biggest trending stories in tech, including the battle between HBO Max and Apple TV+, Samsung’s flip phone design, the solar-powered Lightyear One car, Hyundai’s fuel cell-powered semi, and more.
Filmmakers slam Netflix feature that lets you binge-watch more quickly
Netflix is testing a new feature that lets you adjust the playback speed of content. But a number of filmmakers have slammed the idea, suggesting it has the potential to wreck a filmmaker's hard work. Producer and director Judd Apatow, for one, pleaded with Netflix to ditch the idea.
For $15 a month, HBO Max gives you South Park, Green Lantern, Joker, and more
HBO Max, WarnerMedia's entry in the ever-growing streaming wars, launches in May 2020 and comes with every DC Comics movie from the past 40 years, the entire run of South Park, Rick & Morty, The Lord of the Rings, two new DC shows, and a whole lot more -- all for the price of a regular HBO subscription.
Digital Trends Live: AirPods Pro, Google moves on Fitbit, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Chris DeGraw discuss the top stories trending in tech, including Apple’s AirPods Pro, Google makes a bid for Fitbit, Uber Money, team-building robots, smiling pets, and more.
PlayStation Vue: The master guide to Sony’s internet TV service
Sony has taken the decision to shutdown its PlayStation Vue live TV service in January, 2020. For a detailed view of the service's numerous plans, add-ons, features, and restrictions, we've created this handy guide for those who are still subscribed.
The Naomi Watts-led Game of Thrones prequel is dead at HBO
The Game of Thrones prequel starring Naomi Watts, which was set thousands of years before the events of HBO's blockbuster series, will not go beyond its pilot. But don't worry -- HBO has plenty more Game of Thrones shows in the works, including a series based on George RR Martin's tie-in book, Fire & Blood.
Star Wars is better off without the Game of Thrones creators
The parting of ways between Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and the Star Wars franchise is good for everyone, even if it means we won't see their trilogy of films set in the sci-fi saga's universe. Here's why the sci-fi saga is better off without the Game of Thrones duo.
Watch The Mandalorian’s second trailer before the show’s Disney+ debut
The Mandalorian launches on November 12, 2019 along with Disney+, but you don't need to wait until then to see more of what series creator Jon Favreau has in store. The second trailer for the first (although far from the last) live-action Star Wars TV show has arrived, and you can catch it right here.
Digital Trends Live: Apple’s new AirPods, fresh Uber Eats features, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dig into the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including Apple’s warning to iPhone 5 users, Sony looking to sell PS Vue, Uber Eats’ new features, Samsung’s “Space-Selfie” balloon crashes, the Air Force’s secretive X-37B, and more.
Disney is working overtime to keep The Mandalorian’s big twist a secret
Apparently, The Mandalorian has a "Star Wars spoiler" so big that Disney won't even screen the first episode of the show, which launches alongside Disney+ on November 12, for critics. Also, who's that grizzled alien revealed in The Mandalorian's newest set of promotional posters?
The best new podcasts for the week of October 19, 2019: Tunnel 29 and more
Everyone and their cousin seemingly have a podcast, but not all podcasts are created equal. With new and returning podcasts coming on the scene every week, it can be hard to figure out what to listen to. This week's topics include refuge, tunnels, schools, Dolly Parton, and asteroids.
Reel News: The Kill Team, Terminator: Dark Fate, Motherless Brooklyn
Join Erin Keeney and Riley Winn for our Reel News segment, as they dive into the biggest movies opening this weekend, and tell us if anything will be worthour money at the box office. This week we take a look at The Kill Team, Terminator: Dark Fate, and Motherless Brooklyn.
Digital Trends Live: Facebook’s news tab, TikTok investigated, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Drew Prindle dig into the biggest trending tech stories of the day, including Facebook’s new “news” tab, senators investigate TikTok, lasers shoot down drones, HBO subscribers may get HBO MAX free next year, and more.
Section Editor, Entertainment
Jason is a writer, editor, and pop culture enthusiast whose love for cinema, television, and cheap comic books has led him to work in the entertainment industry. A proud graduate of both Whitman College (Adam West’s alma mater!) and Syracuse University, he has worked at Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics, Warner Bros., and Screen Rant. At Digital Trends, he covers all things film and television, from ranking Alfred Hitchcock’s best films to examining the everlasting neuroses of Larry David. When he’s not obsessing over the latest Marvel Studios trailer, you can find him either working or surfing the web looking for the perfect fudge brownie recipe.