Game of Thrones’ writers wrote fake death scenes to torment the show’s cast
According to Maisie (Arya Stark) Williams, who recently appeared on the YouTube series Hot Ones, Game of Thrones' writing staff used the hit HBO series' high body count to torment its main cast by handing out fake scripts that depicted main characters dying in the lamest ways imaginable.
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.
Digital Trends Live: Libra testimony wrap-up, Tesla makes a profit, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dig into the biggest trending tech stories, including a wrap-up of Zuckerberg’s Libra testimony, Tesla makes a profit, Google’s Digital Wellbeing platform, an interactive YouTube series, the volocopter flies over Singapore, and more.
The hottest new series and seasons streaming in November 2019
With Apple TV+ and Disney+ launching November 2019, the month is chock-full of new TV series to stream, from hotly anticipated series like The Mandalorian to interesting documentaries like The World According to Jeff Goldblum, along with new seasons from favorite series.
Disney CEO Bob Iger thinks you’ll gladly pay more for Disney+ than Apple TV+
Even though Apple TV+ is debuting the same month as Disney+, Disney CEO Bob Iger said he is not worried about his competitor's lower price point -- and he expects you won't care about it either. Both streaming services will debut in November.
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.
Watch the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer from Monday Night Football
Disney debuted a new trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker during the broadcast of Monday Night Football, offering another sneak peek at the upcoming installment of the sci-fi saga that's expected to bring the sequel trilogy and many of its characters' stories to an end.
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.
The best new podcasts for the week of October 12, 2019: Moonface 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 superheroes, relationships, trains, etiquette, and an odd ball.
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.
With Paul Dano, The Batman can finally give Riddler the respect he deserves
Paul Dano has been cast as the villain Riddler in The Batman, the upcoming solo film featuring Robert Pattinson as the titular Dark Knight. With Dano joining the upcoming project, Edward Nygma and his diabolical alter ego might finally get the respect the character deserves.
Reel News: Zombieland Double Tap, The Lighthouse, and Maleficent 2
Join Erin Keeney and Riley Winn for our Reel News segment, as they dive into the biggest movies opening this weekend, and tell you if anything will be worth your money at the box office. This week, we take a look at Zombieland Double Tap, The Lighthouse, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
Digital Trends Live: Netflix’s numbers, Ford’s charging network, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner discuss the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including Netflix’s numbers, Ford’s nation-wide electric charging network, NASA’s first all-female space walk, a Rubik’s Cube-solving A.I., and more.
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.
Dream job will pay you $1,000 to binge-watch Disney+. Here’s how to apply
A review company will pay up to five people $1,000 to watch a variety of movies and TV shows to be featured on the upcoming Disney+ streaming service -- you just need to watch 30 of them in 30 days. The service debuts on November 12. Here's everything you need to apply to the dream job.
Digital Trends Live: Tech in politics, AMC streams, Dell XPS 13, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Drew Prindle discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including tech in politics, AMC’s on-demand streaming service, new spacesuits for Virgin and NASA, and more.
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.
Terminator: Dark Fate: Everything we know about the new movie so far
James Cameron is resurrecting the Terminator franchise, along with original stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, in Terminator: Dark Fate. Cameron, who directed the first two films in the franchise, will produce the new one. Here's everything we know about the upcoming movie so far.
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.
How HBO’s Succession season 2 finale set up some big changes for season 3
After the explosive events of the season 2 finale of HBO's satirical comedy-drama Succession, the future of Waystar Royco and the Roy family hangs in the balance. What could the events of the second season's final episode mean for season 3? Here's where everything stands now.
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.
The best new podcasts for the week of October 5, 2019: I’m Listening 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 Frasier, flyover states, a cryptocurrency debacle, and scams.
Digital Trends Live: The best of DT Live, plus a brand-new Between the Streams
On this special episode of Digital Trends Live, we look back at some of our best past moments, plus a brand new Between the Streams segment. We’ll revisit some of our favorite moments and interviews, including Jon Bernthal, Goldie Chan, Kelvin Beachum and more.
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.
Disney+ might kill Blu-rays forever with streaming bonus features
Disney's upcoming Disney+ streaming service might include the bonus features usually reserved for DVD and Blu-ray releases, and that could be a big deal in the competition for streaming subscribers and what's left of the market for disc-based movie releases.
Reel News: Reviews for the films Jojo Rabbit, Jexi, and Parasite
Need help figuring out what movie to see this weekend? Look no further. Our Reel News segment dives into the biggest movies opening this weekend and tells you if if anything at the box office is worth your hard-earned dollars. This week, we take a look at Jojo Rabbit, Jexi, and Parasite.
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.
Apple’s multimillion-dollar Christmas Carol deal is bad for the future of streaming
Apple's deal to bring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds' Christmas Carol musical to Apple TV+ is a big one, and it could have even bigger effects on the future of the streaming wars and what that means for streaming service subscribers. It's a game-changer, and subscribers could end up paying for it.
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.
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.