2019 Oscar predictions: Who’s going to win, who should win, and who got snubbed
Will Roma give Netflix an Oscar win? Can Bohemian Rhapsody maintain its surprising awards momentum? Will Black Panther get blanked? Here's who we think the 2019 Oscar winners will be, as well as who should win, and who got snubbed by this year's Academy Award voters.
How ‘invisible’ effects brought Winnie the Pooh to life in ‘Christopher Robin’
Merging the world of Winnie the Pooh and the rest of A.A. Milne's wonderful creations with postwar London pushed the limits of visual effects in 2018's Christopher Robin and earned the film an Academy Award nomination for studio Framestore and visual effects supervisor Chris Lawrence.
Hilarious new Kickstarter aims to fix Scorcese’s last scene in The Departed
An avid fan of The Departed and apparent hater of rat-as-symbolism imagery has launched a Kickstarter campaign to digitally erase the rodent from the end of Martin Scorsese’s 2006 Oscar-winning movie. Here's how he plans to go about it doing it -- and exactly how much that will cost.
Charter’s Spectrum TV Essentials offers 60 live TV channels for $15 a month
With cable customers cutting the cord at an accelerating rate, companies are looking at all of the options to keep them on the monthly invoice. Charter Communication's answer is Spectrum TV Essentials, a package of 60 live TV channels for $15 per month. But with no sports or major broadcasters, is it enough?
Captain Marvel: Everything we know about the movie so far
Academy Award winner Brie Larson will play Captain Marvel in the upcoming movie hitting theaters in March 2019. Here's everything we know about Marvel's first female-led superhero movie. Critics' initial reactions to the Captain's first feature film indicate that she's off to a great start on the big screen.
To drive its giant virtual world, Ready Player One needed a custom A.I. engine
In order to bring Ready Player One to the screen, director Steven Spielberg and a visual effects team led by Roger Goyett had to build an entirely new universe populated by a host of familiar characters, while still maintaining a powerful emotional depth in their CG creations.
Amazon ups the ante with Netflix, aims to release up to 30 movies a year
Netflix has a seemingly endless appetite for spending money on both licensed and original content alike. But Amazon Studios isn't far behind. A recent interview with studio chief Jennifer Salke revealed an annual budget in excess of $50 million and up to 30 theatrical and direct-to-Amazon Prime titles.
Netflix completes its breakup with Marvel, cancels The Punisher, Jessica Jones
Two of Netflix's last-remaining Marvel shows have been canceled by the popular video streaming service, with The Punisher done after two seasons, and Jessica Jones to be finished after the release of its upcoming third season. Daredevil and others have already been axed by the company.
FA Cup: Watch Chelsea vs. Manchester United with ESPN Plus 7-day free trial
Chelsea and Manchester United are facing off in an exciting FA Cup match, with the fifth round - a tie match - slated for Monday. Die-hard fans of English football can stream the game anywhere at any time with ESPN Plus, so read on to find out how to start your free 7-day trial.
How Avengers: Infinity War’s Oscar-nominated VFX team made Thanos a movie star
Visual effects studio Digital Domain helped turn Avengers: Infinity War villain Thanos into one of the film's breakout roles and earn the film an Oscar nomination. We spoke to members of the film's visual effects team to find out how they made the purple-skinned titan such a fascinating character.
Ben Affleck officially exits The Batman as solo film gets release date
Warner Bros. Pictures' The Batman has an official release date in June 2021, but it will need a new star. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ben Affleck explained why he's hanging up the cape and cowl for good, before saying goodbye to his Batman costume in a mock retirement ceremony.
Alita: Battle Angel review
With Alita: Battle Angel, Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron finally deliver a sci-fi, cyberpunk adventure that's been in development for nearly two decades. The film keeps the action high and raises the bar for visual effects with its CG protagonist, even when the story feels a bit underserved.
From Roma to Isle of Dogs: Here’s where to watch 2019’s Oscar nominees online
Want to catch up on 2018's best films before the Oscars? Some of them are available on streaming services you may already subscribe to -- such as Netflix -- giving you the chance to catch up with some of this year's Academy Award nominees before the February 24 ceremony kicks off.
‘Howard the Duck’ and three other Marvel animated series are coming to Hulu
Patton Oswalt, Kevin Smith, Chelsea Handler, and more are bringing Marvel second-stringers Howard the Duck, MODOK., Hit Monkey, and Tigra and Dazzler to Hulu as adult-oriented cartoon comedies. After that, the heroes will team up to form a new superteam, the Offenders, in a "special animated event."
YouTube beats Apple, Netflix as the most trusted brand by millennials
A study done by the firm Mblm finds that YouTube is now the most trusted brands amongst millennials for the first time. The popular video sharing website climbed up in the annual study, moving up from third place in 2018 and coming ahead of both Apple and Netflix in final 2019 rankings.
Watch Kevin Durant’s ‘The Boardroom’ exclusively on ESPN Plus
ESPN Plus gives users access to a ton of sports content, and it's also the place for exclusive shows like Kevin Durant's 'The Boardroom.' If you’re looking to catch this all-new series, then now’s your chance to take advantage of the 7-day trial to stream it for free.
Will Smith goes big and blue in first trailer for live-action ‘Aladdin’ movie
Disney released the first trailer for Aladdin, its live-action remake of the classic 1992 animated feature based on the Arabian mythology of One Thousand and One Nights. The trailer for the film offers the first look at Will Smith as the magical genie, a central character in the film.
The best movie and TV bromances, from Kirk and Spock to Wayne and Garth
It's not a romance, but it's more than just a friendship: Bromances are special relationships between two men that stand the test of time, and make for great television and movies. From Kirk and Spock to Riggs and Murtaugh, here are some of the most memorable bromances from the big and small screen.
Transport yourself back to the web of the 90s with the ‘Captain Marvel’ website
Set in the 1990s, Marvel's Captain Marvel movie is sure to feature some period-appropriate nostalgia. Now the official website has been unveiled, and it's a thing of retro beauty that looks like it came straight out of Geocities. It'll take you back to the early days of the web.
‘Aquaman’ spin-off ‘The Trench’ in development at Warner Bros.
In the wake of Aquaman's $1 billion box office haul, DC and Warner Bros. have begun work on a "horror-tinged" spin-off starring the Trench, a lost Atlantean tribe that evolved into a race of monsters after losing contact with the rest of the underwater nation. Aquaman director James Wan will produce.
First ‘Doom Patrol’ trailer introduces DC Universe’s ‘Titans’ spinoff series
DC Universe debuted the first trailer for Doom Patrol, its spinoff series from the much-maligned live-action Titans series, based on the DC Comics team of the same name. The series will debut with a 13-episode season that premieres on the streaming service on February 15.
Netflix brings its data-saving smart downloads feature to iOS
Having a binge-watching addiction to Netflix can create a host of challenges on mobile devices, like remembering to delete old episodes, and remembering to download new ones. So it's going to be welcome news to iOS users that the service has made its smart downloads feature available to them, at last.
Serious, funny, and controversial: Every car commercial from Super Bowl 53
Advertising during the Super Bowl costs a small fortune; analysts peg the cost of a 30-second commercial at about $5 million. An immense amount of work goes into creating ads that are anything except for forgettable. From funny to controversial, here are the car commercials that aired during Super Bowl LIII.
Chucky is your new A.I.-powered buddy in first trailer for ‘Child’s Play’ remake
The first trailer for the remake of Child's Play introduces audiences to a new, different version of Chucky, the sinister doll with a knack for murder, who's now driven by a malfunctioning artificial intelligence instead of a killer's spirit. The film stars Aubrey Plaza and premieres in June 2019.
Google Play recommends these movies, books, and apps for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and in celebration, Google announced a series of discounts on movies, audiobooks, ebooks, and more. In addition, the company is recommending apps and games that you can enjoy with that special someone, or just by yourself.
Watch the India vs. New Zealand cricket match for free with an ESPN+ 7-day trial
ESPN+ is an easy and convenient way to stream both pre-programmed and live sports content. ESPN+ offers a 7-day trial, too, so if you're looking to watch the ongoing India vs. New Zealand cricket ODI matches, then you can take advantage of this to stream them for free.
Do three generations unite in the first ‘Shaft’ trailer? You’re damn right
New Line Cinema released the first trailer for Shaft, the fifth installment of the action franchise that began with 1971's film of the same name. It unites all three generations of stars - including Samuel Jackson and Richard Roundtree - for another adventure in Harlem's criminal underworld.
Apple’s new patent describes the grand TV experience Steve Jobs wanted
Ever since Steve Jobs gave a tantalizing hint of a perfect TV experience, designed by Apple, we've been waiting to see what that might look like. If a recent patent is any indication, that day may be here soon, and the consequences for traditional cable and satellite companies could be significant.
Bringing realism to VR is complex, but these developers found a way in holograms
Awake: Episode One is an ambitious attempt to make virtual reality feel far more real through the use of volumetric capture, rather than more traditional motion capture recording. It has a unique look but its motion, action, and acting make it incredibly lifelike. Here's the story of how it was made.
Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Super Bowl trailer unites the survivors
Marvel Studios released a new trailer for Avengers: Endgame, the highly anticipated sequel to Avengers: Infinity War, during the first quarter of Super Bowl 53. The trailer features the survivors of Thanos' invasion of Earth, including Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Thor.
VFX gurus explain how they weaponized wine and overcame challenges in ‘Aquaman’
Members of Award-winning visual effects company Method Studios explains how they crafted some of the most breathtaking scenes in Aquaman, including the multilayered rooftop chase sequence in an Italian village and the introduction of fan-favorite DC Comics villain Black Manta.
Watch Sergey Kovalev vs. Eleider Alvarez II for free with ESPN Plus 7-day trial
Sergey Kovalev vs. Eleider Alvarez II is sure to be an exciting rematch between two incredible fighters, and if you’re looking for a way to watch it online, then now’s your chance to start your ESPN+ 7-day trial and stream it totally free.
Harrison Ford, other stars show the limits of Alexa in hilarious Super Bowl ads
Amazon is using four 11-second celebrity video teasers to entice viewers to watch its Super Bowl television commercials on February 3. Harrison Ford, Abbi Jacobsen, Ilana Glazer, Forest Whitaker, and Mark and Scott Kelly each react to something offscreen, which may be an Amazon Beta Testing Program.
James Gunn in talks to direct Suicide Squad 2, give franchise his own spin
Former Guardians of the Galaxy franchise filmmaker James Gunn is reportedly in talks to direct the sequel to Warner Bros. Pictures' 2016 supervillain film Suicide Squad, for which he was already working on the script. The film will be his first directorial project since Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
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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.