The MCU doesn’t need Spider-Man, and Spider-Man doesn’t need the MCU
By now, you've probably heard that the deal between Sony and Disney that brought Spider-Man to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and let characters like Iron Man and Nick Fury appear in Spidey's solo flicks) is over. Well, don't worry. Both Spider-Man and the MCU are going to be just fine.
How Keanu Reeves John Wicked his way back to The Matrix
Keanu Reeves has defied conventional Hollywood wisdom by becoming an action hero all over again late in his career, and now he'll return to headline the franchise that made him a global phenomenon, The Matrix series. It was a long journey full of surprises to get to this point for the actor.
Spider-Man no more: Sony and Disney split might remove Spidey from the MCU
Spider-Man may no longer be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Sony, which owns the big-screen rights to the webslinger, and Disney, which controls Iron Man, Captain America, and the rest of the MCU, struggle to renegotiate the deal that let Peter Parker join the Avengers and the MCU.
From great deal to blazing dumpster fire: A MoviePass timeline
From concept to controversy, here's a timeline of the events surrounding subscription-based movie ticket service MoviePass, once billed as the Netflix of movie theaters, which exploded in popularity after a massive price drop a year ago. The company's fortunes have changed dramatically since.
Apple TV+ will launch by November, cost the same as Apple Music
Apple will reportedly put a $10 monthly price tag on its subscription video service, Apple TV+, which is expected to launch by November. The per-month cost of the service will be the same as Apple charges for its subscription-based Apple Music and Apple News+ services.
How can Apple’s The Morning Show possibly cost more than Game of Thrones?
Apple TV+'s The Morning Show is a drama set in a contemporary newsroom. There are no dragons, no giants, and no ice zombies, and yet it's still more expensive than Game of Thrones, showing what happens when a company like Apple prioritizes celebrities and name recognition.
Netflix kicks the nostalgia into high-gear with new He-Man from … Kevin Smith?
You read that right: The man behind Clerks, Mallrats, and Chasing Amy is journeying to Eternia for Masters of the Universe: Revelation, a sequel to the 1983 He-Man cartoon. It will be animated by the same company that does Netflix's Castlevania, and will show the "final battle" between He-Man and Skeletor.
5 major Lord of the Rings characters who could land in Amazon’s TV series
Amazon's The Lord of the Rings TV show is set during Middle-earth's Second Age, thousands of years before The War of the Ring. There'll be no hobbits, no Gollum, and no Gandalf, but the Second Age is full of familiar faces, and a few are bound to pop up on the billion-dollar series.
How Star Trek’s movie and TV worlds could become the next MCU
The merger of Viacom and CBS could mean big things for the Star Trek universe, particularly when it comes to combining the sci-fi franchise's television and movie worlds into a single, cohesive mythology. Here's why that's a good thing for Star Trek fans.
Get this stunning 55-inch LG C9 OLED TV for a whopping $902 less on Amazon
As far as premium TVs go, there’s one that truly stands out because of its precision lighting and ultra-slim design: OLED TVs. One of the companies that has set a high standard in making superior OLED TVs is LG. Right now, the 55-inch C9 OLED TV is available on Amazon for $1,597.
Five awesome storylines the new Obi-Wan series on Disney+ needs to explore
With Disney reportedly planning to bring Ewan McGregor back as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi for an upcoming series on its Disney+ subscription streaming video service, we dug deep to come up with these storylines we want to see in a show that puts "Old Ben" Kenobi front and center in the Star Wars saga.
Apple TV+ series The Morning Show gets its first trailer
Apple has released the first, full-length trailer for The Morning Show, its upcoming original series starring Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, and Steve Carell, which chronicles the behind-the-scenes drama of a morning television news show. The series will be exclusive to streaming service Apple TV+.
Easy Rider star and ’60s icon Peter Fonda dies at age 79
Peter Fonda, the son of classic Hollywood actor Henry Fonda who became famous for embracing '60s counterculture both on and off the big screen and helped usher in the New Hollywood era by producing, co-writing, and starring in Easy Rider, has died due to complications from lung cancer.
Forget Batman: Whatever happened to the DCEU’s Flash movie?
The Flash was supposed to hit the big screen in 2018 as a cornerstone of Warner Bros.' shared superhero universe, but obstacles brought DC's fastest hero to a standstill. Now, the DC Extended Universe is on the rocks. Will the Scarlet Speedster ever get his own movie? Maybe. Maybe not.
Disney+ is compelling, but the Marvel Comics vault could make it unstoppable
Disney's upcoming streaming service Disney+ already looks like a great entry in the subscription-based streaming video marketplace, but adding the extensive library of Marvel Comics to the mix could make it the most comprehensive entertainment option available -- and virtually unbeatable.
5 epic Marvel Comics arcs that could be the MCU’s next Infinity Saga
Marvel Comics' history offers plenty of source material to choose from when it comes to the next big-screen event in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here are five big stories from the pages of Marvel's comics that could inspire Marvel Studios' next major crossover event for the MCU.
CBS and Viacom merge into ViacomCBS to create original premium content
Media giants CBS and Viacom announced on Tuesday plans to reunite that will combine the companies into one as ViacomCBS. The combined content library of ViacomCBS will include more than 140,000 TV episodes and 3,600 films, with plans to create new, original content as well.
The best deepfakes on the web: Baby Elon, Ryan Reynolds Wonka, and beyond
Deepfakes, the A.I.-aided face-swapping technology that threatens the future of truth as we know it, are everywhere. But while some of the potential applications are pretty darn unnerving, some of them are just plain fun as well. Here's a selection of the very best we've seen.
Is Sony’s smartphone business dead or can it be revived?
Sony has long been one of the biggest consumer electronics brands around and it used to be a major player in mobile, but sales have just hit their lowest level ever. Can Sony Mobile turn things around or is it game over? What does it need to do to sell more smartphones?
HBO cancels controversial Confederate series from Game of Thrones creators
Confederate, the HBO series set in an alternate history in which the South won the Civil War and slavery remained legal, has been canceled. Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss created the series, but after signing a deal with Netflix, the project was scrapped.
Netflix locks down the Game of Thrones showrunners, but what about Star Wars?
Hot off Game of Thrones' controversial finale, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have signed a nine-figure deal to develop new TV shows and movies for Netflix, but what does that mean for the duo's upcoming Star Wars trilogy, which is rumored to be set during the fan-favorite Old Republic era?
Five mind-blowing post-Endgame theories that could totally change the MCU
There's no shortage of theories about how the events of Avengers: Endgame affected the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but these five possibilities might be the most interesting of the bunch. Here's what they say about the MCU in the aftermath of Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame.
You’ll soon be able to get a bundle with Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu for only $13
In November, Disney will have three separate streaming services, but you'll only need to pay once to get all of them. For $13 a month, you can catch up on The Mandalorian, The Handmaid's Tale, your favorite sports teams, and more with a bundle that includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.
Pay TV is dying, and cable providers are happily hastening its demise
A new report indicates that more than 25 percent of U.S. households won't have a traditional, pay-TV subscription by 2023, but cable and satellite providers don't appear to be worried about this rapid decline in subscribers - in fact, they're a big part of the reason it's happening.
Why Dolby Cinema will make The Matrix’s return to theaters worth every penny
Neo, Trinity, Morpheus, and the rest of the Matrix gang are headed back to theaters, but not just any theaters. Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and premium Dolby Cinema theaters will ensure that the Wachowski's groundbreaking virtual reality thriller will look and sound better than ever for its 20th birthday.
The best new podcasts for the week of July 27, 2019: The Report and more
Everyone and their cousin has 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: The Mueller Report, royals and regicide, libraries, and Margaret Cho.
The Replacements: How Mighty Thor shows superhero swaps are the MCU’s future
Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and others are finished with Marvel, but with legacy characters like Natalie Portman's Mighty Thor set to make their debut, there's no reason why Captain America, Iron Man, and the rest can't live on in perpetuity. Here's how superhero swaps will change the MCU.
With a rebrand imminent, AT&T is hoping you forget what DirecTV Now was
In August, AT&T's live TV streaming service, DirecTV Now, will be known as AT&T TV Now and will get a new app to celebrate. Somehow, this will be different from AT&T TV, a separate platform that AT&T announced last week that has some kind of hardware component. Confused yet? Us too.
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.
Regal’s subscription plan will fill the MoviePass-shaped hole in your life
Regal Cinemas' movie ticket subscription service, Regal Unlimited, will give customers access to unlimited movie screenings for somewhere between $18 and $24 a month, depending on how many theaters subscribers wish to access. Customers also receive a 10% discount on concession items.
Get ready for more misery: The Handmaid’s Tale has been renewed for season 4
If you're not ready to say "Under His Eye" to Magaret Atwood's chilling dystopian yarn, Hulu has some good news: With another 11 Emmy nominations under its hood, The Handmaid's Tale will be back for a fourth season full of patriarchal oppression and uncomfortable political parallels.
The Game of Thrones prequel: Everything we know so far
HBO has confirmed that its Game of Thrones prequel series, which will chronicle the world's descent from the Age of Heroes, filmed a pilot in summer 2019. Developed by George R.R. Martin and screenwriter Jane Goldman, the project has a director and a cast led by Oscar nominee Naomi Watts.
How Disney could (and should) bring the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe
With Marvel's famous mutants now under the Walt Disney Company banner, the time is nigh for the X-Men to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There are lots of narrative options for introducing the characters to the MCU, but here are some of our favorites from Marvel Comics' long history.
Here’s what Disney needs to do to (finally) get the Fantastic Four right
Without the Fantastic Four, we wouldn't have Spider-Man, the Avengers, or the entire Marvel Universe. And yet, Reed Richards, Sue Storm, and their friends have struggled on the big screen. Now that we know that Marvel's first family is coming to the MCU, here's how Disney can do them justice.
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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.