They won’t hatch dragons, but these are the coolest Game of Thrones Easter eggs
Game of Thrones may be famous for its shocking twists and violent death scenes, but the show has also slipped a number of subtle jokes and references into its 7+ seasons. Here are some of our favorite Easter eggs from Game of Thrones, some so esoteric only a maester would spot them.
Here’s how to watch Top Rank Boxing: Lomachenko vs. Crolla with ESPN Plus
ESPN Plus is the go-to place for streaming Top Rank Boxing, UFC, and more. It’s also the only way you can stream Lomachenko vs. Crolla online this Friday, and if you’re a new subscriber, you can sign up for a 7-day trial to catch the big fight for free. Read on to find out how.
The Rise of Skywalker is the next Star Wars movie, watch the first teaser here
Disney revealed the first trailer for Star Wars sequel Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker during a panel at Star Wars Celebration fan event in Chicago. The trailer for the film was accompanied by confirmation of the movie's official title, with The Rise of Skywalker hitting theaters December 20.
Detective Pikachu Pokémon compared to their cartoon counterparts
We've already seen dozens of Pokémon roaming about Ryme City in the first two Detective Pikachu trailers. We decided to compare 15 of our favorites from the trailers to their Pokémon cartoon counterparts. Check out how these Pokémon have evolved from their jump to live action in Detective Pikachu.
Disney confirms it will take a break from Star Wars movies after Episode IX
Disney has confirmed that the Star Wars movie franchise will go on hiatus after the release of Episode IX, with the studio turning its attention toward developing television projects set in the sci-fi saga's universe, but will make more movies eventually. Episode IX hits theaters December 20.
Disney Plus wants a home on gaming consoles, including the Nintendo Switch
There's no Netflix on the Nintendo Switch just yet but, if Disney has anything to say about it, the newly announced Disney Plus service will have a home there around launch. The new option will include classic and new Disney content, including original TV shows set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Hellboy review: A gory, entertaining reboot that sells its soul for spectacle
Director Neil Marshall's reboot of the Hellboy franchise lives up to its R rating with a gory adventure featuring David Harbour as its titular demon hero, but the impressive, effects-driven spectacle it offers audiences lacks the heart of the original franchise and its colorful supporting cast.
Disney Plus: Our first look at Disney’s impressive new $7 streamer
Disney Plus, Disney's brand new streaming service, arrives on phones, and streaming boxes this fall, and we've got your first look at the service's user interface, its coolest features (streaming Simpsons episodes, anyone?), and some of its original Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar content.
Kate McKinnon will play disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes for Hulu
Saturday Night Live superstar and all-around funny woman McKinnon has signed on to star as Theranos founder and alleged fraudster Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout, a limited Hulu series based on the podcast of the same name. ABC News' Rebecca Jarvis, who created the podcast, will co-produce.
You can’t turn away from the 10 most memorable Game of Thrones death scenes
Game of Thrones is known for some of the most brutal, bloody, and shocking death scenes to ever appear on the small screen. If you're a glutton for punishment and want to relive the misery, check out our list of the 10 most gruesome and memorable fatalities in HBO's epic fantasy series.
Netflix expands its horizons with a SiriusXM comedy channel … and a magazine?
On-demand video streaming giant (and former DVD service) Netflix is jumping beyond streaming video and into two other, more antiquated forms of media, launching a full-time comedy channel on SiriusXM, as well as a free print magazine that will be helmed by a Vanity Fair editor.
Netflix looks to buy historic Golden Age movie theater in Hollywood
Amid debates about whether Netflix movies should qualify for the Oscars, Netflix is in talks to buy Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theater for "tens of millions of dollars," which could have a significant impact on the streaming service's prospects the next time that awards season rolls around.
Jeremy Renner will train the next Hawkeye in a new Disney Plus show
It looks like Avengers: Endgame won't be the end for at least one Avenger. Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, will pass the torch to a young woman named Kate Bishop in a new series being developed for Disney Plus, Disney's upcoming streaming service. Jeremy Renner will reprise his MCU role for the show.
YouTube is making its own Bandersnatch-style interactive shows
Not to be outdone by companies like Netflix and Walmart, which are investing more and more money into Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-style programming, YouTube has created a new division devoted to producing original interactive content in the style of Netflix's Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.
Roku OS 9.1 update alters voice search to prioritize The Roku Channel
The Roku OS 9.1 release adds new and updated features to its streaming devices and Roku TVs, including a new voice-search feature that appears to prioritize TV shows and movies on its Roku Channel above other services. The update will roll out to a large selection of devices in the coming weeks.
From 8K TVs to soundbars, Samsung reveals pricing on its 2019 lineup
As of today, you can order Samsung's latest art-filled Frame TV and Q Series soundbars from the tech giant, with select retailers to come. The company also laid out pricing across its vast home theater lineup, including for its QLED TVs, from its 8K to 4K lines, as well as multiple other TVs for 2019.
Shazam 2 officially moves forward, brings back first film’s screenwriter
Warner Bros. Pictures has reportedly brought back Shazam! screenwriter Henry Hayden to work on a script for the sequel to the film, which had a good debut in theaters and earned some of the best reviews of any movie in the studio's DC Extended Universe so far. The sequel has no release date at this point.
Mix-up causes R-rated horror trailers to show before kids animated film at theater
A fun trip to the movies turned into the stuff of nightmares for children at a theater in the U.K. on Saturday. They were there to see a cartoon for kids, but a mix-up led to the theater showing two trailers for R-rated horrors. And it’s not the first time a blunder like that has happened.
For $3,000, you can rent Hollywood blockbusters while they’re still in theaters
Red Carpet Home Cinema, a new service from former Ticketmaster CEO Fred Rosen, lets you skip the multiplex and watch the newest movies in the comfort of your own home -- but with a special $15,000 streaming box and rental costs that run from $1,500 to $3,000, that convenience doesn't come cheap.
Google Play celebrates Game of Thrones season 8 with discounted content
In celebration of Game of Thrones season 8, Google announced sweeping discounts on games, books, and even seasons 1 through 7 of the show on Google Play. Deals range in how long they're available, so it's worth checking them out and keeping in mind what you want to get for yourself.
Walmart has a killer deal on 65-inch Vizio P-Series Quantum 4K HDR smart TVs
Now's the time to upgrade that ratty old plasma TV you've got in your living room. If you're looking for an insanely awesome TV at a steep discount, you can now get a Vizio P Series Quantum for up to $300 off list price at a number of popular retailers both in-person and online.
The best TV and movie adaptations of Stephen King novels and stories
The stories of celebrated writer Stephen King have been adapted into more than 100 movies, television shows, and miniseries spanning almost 50 years, with more making their way to the screen in one way or another in the near future. Here are our picks for the best adaptations of his work so far.
Deconstructing the Marvel method: How DC movies finally found their groove
After a disappointing debut, the DC Extended Universe has finally seemed to find its footing, and the last few films in Warner Bros. Pictures superhero universe based on DC Comics heroes and villains suggest that audiences reason to look forward to the future of the once-troubled franchise.
You can now stream HBO, Showtime, and Starz in a single Roku app
It'll be easier than ever to find the new season of Game of Thrones on Roku. The company has added HBO to the Roku Channel on its devices, finally allowing owners of its popular streaming devices to stream programming from the premium cable giant in the same app as Showtime, Starz, and other services.
Viacom joins T-Mobile’s unlaunched TV service for home and mobile
T-Mobile, which in late 2017 promised a new TV service to compete with cable and satellite, now says that the service will include a mobile offering, and that Viacom has signed-on as a channel partner. The deal gives the as-yet unfinished service access to Comedy Central, MTV, Paramount and other key channels.
Netflix’s price hikes will take effect shortly for most subscribers
We've known for a while that Netflix intends to hike its prices across all three levels of its subscription streaming service, but now we know when that will happen for most customers: May 2019. With increases that range from $1 to $2 per month, it's the first time Netflix has raised all of its prices simultaneously.
First trailer for Joker movie brings Joaquin Phoenix to Gotham
The first trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures' Joker movie has arrived, offering a preview of the latest iteration of DC Comics' Clown Prince of Crime, as portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix. The film hits theaters in October and provides a new origin story for the notorious villain and Batman's archenemy.
Prepare for Avengers: Endgame with AMC’s 60-hour Marvel movie marathon
On April 23, AMC Theaters is hosting a two-and-a-half day Marvel Cinematic Universe Marathon that consists of every single movie in the MCU -- all 22 of them -- and culminates with an early screening of Avengers: Endgame, which promises to wrap up the saga that began in 2008 with Iron Man.
Game of Thrones season 8 is coming! Here’s everything we know so far
HBO's Game of Thrones is nearing the end of its epic, record-breaking run with the eighth and final season looming large on the horizon. With Season 8 premiering April 14, we've put together all of the news, previews, and rumors leading up to the show's final story arc to keep you informed.
Avengers: Endgame gets a new trailer as tickets go on sale
Marvel Studios has released a new trailer for Avengers: Endgame as tickets for the much-anticipated sequel to Avengers: Infinity War go on sale, prompting a surge of traffic to online ticket sellers and long online queues. The film officially premieres April 26, but preview screenings begin a day earlier.
Get a free Apple TV 4K when you commit to four months of DirecTV Now
DirecTV Now had a bad fourth quarter in 2018, losing 250,000 subscribers, but the company is back in the fight with a new offer: It will give you a free Apple TV 4K if you sign up and pay for a minimum of four months of service.
Amazon will reportedly launch its own free live news app on Fire TV devices
Not to be outdone by Roku's free Roku Channel, Amazon is reportedly working on its own free news offering for Fire TV, according to a report by The Information. Little is known about the plan, other than a launch window for later this year.
Discovery partners with BBC on nonfiction streaming service
In the latest subscription streaming announcement, Discovery has unveiled its plan to launch a nonfiction on-demand service with the BBC, giving exclusive rights to stream such monster hits as Planet Earth and Blue Planet, along with Discovery titles. It's expected to launch in 2020 for around $5 per month.
Everything we know about Jordan Peele’s The Twilight Zone series
Oscar-winning Get Out director Jordan Peele developed and hosts a reboot of The Twilight Zone anthology series for streaming service CBS All Access. The series premiered April 1 in 2019 and has a creepy trailer and an impressive cast of familiar faces attached to star in episodes.
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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.