AMC takes aim at MoviePass with new subscription service
MoviePass might not be around much longer, but if you've got AMC theaters in your area, a better option has just come along. AMC, the biggest theater chain in America, has just announced Stubs A-List, a program which allows users to see three movies each week for $20 per month.
‘Creed II’ trailer sets up a historic fight with the son of Drago
The first trailer for 'Creed II' features Michael B. Jordan's Adonis Creed preparing for the fight of his life against the son of Rocky IV's Russian powerhouse Ivan Drago, played by Romanian boxer Florian 'Big Nasty' Munteanu. Stallone returns as franchise icon Rocky Balboa.
AT&T WatchTV is free streaming TV for wireless customers, fueled by Time Warner purchase
On the heels of purchasing Time Warner for $85.4 billion, AT&T announced the launch of WatchTV. Described as a "very, very skinny bundle" of TV programming with no sports, the service will be free for AT&T unlimited data customers or $15 for everyone else, regardless of wireless carrier.
Make it so! 8 ‘Star Trek’ technologies that actually exist now (sort of)
For the past half-century, across hundreds of TV episodes, multiple spinoffs, and more than dozen movies, 'Star Trek' has offered us a tantalizing glimpse of the future. Here are eight examples of amazing 'Trek' technologies which now exist, to some extent, in the real world.
What’s going on? Dr. Dre is working on a Marvin Gaye movie, that’s what
One of hip-hop's biggest icons is making a movie about one of R&B's biggest legends. Dr. Dre is working on a film about the late Marvin Gaye -- a project that has been eyed by many but never approved by the Gaye estate. If it's anything like Straight Outta Compton, it'll be a hit.
Your next hotel stay may include personalized Netflix streaming
Dish TV's hotel-exclusive streaming platform, Evolve, will soon be getting Netflix integration, a long-awaited inclusion to its already long list of supported apps and features. This new update will enable users access to their personal watchlists and suggestion while on the road.
The best TV dads
From the dedicated, to the protective, the sensitive to the silly, these are the best dad characters appearing on your favorite TV series today. These dads have it all, and what they don't know already, they're willing to learn -- often with plenty of hilarity along the way.
Oprah joins Apple with a multiyear original programming deal
Apple has landed one of the most influential figures in all media, signing a wide-ranging deal with Oprah Winfrey. Few details were announced, but it means Apple is upping the ante in original streaming programming with a big push meant to compete with established streaming content rivals like Amazon and Netflix.
‘Lucifer’ lives: Fourth season coming to Netflix
Netflix has shown some sympathy for the devil, picking up the fan-favorite crime drama Lucifer at the last possible moment for a fourth season after a months-long social media campaign. The show was cancelled by Fox and several streaming providers, including Amazon, showed interest in the series.
The motorcycle Arnold stole in ‘Terminator 2’ sold for nearly $500K
The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy ridden by Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2 went up for auction in early June and sold for nearly half a million dollars. The screen-used bike starred in some of the most iconic scenes from the Terminator sequel, as well as in promotional material for the film.
‘I ain’t going nowhere.’ Season 2 of ‘Luke Cage’ does Harlem’s hero proud
The second season of Luke Cage brings Mike Colter back as the steel-skinned hero of Harlem with a host of new enemies and allies joining the series along with some familiar faces, but can it top the critically acclaimed first season? Here's our review of Luke Cage season 2.
This guy beamed Alexa into the head of L3-37 from ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
When designer Patrick Stefanski's affection for the animated droid L3-37 from Solo: A Star Wars Story joined his inspiration for an Alexa-powered robotic companion, a fascinating, animatronic re-creation of the robot was born.
Ewan McGregor to star in ‘The Shining’ sequel, ‘Doctor Sleep’
Fargo and Star Wars prequel actor Ewan McGregor has reportedly agreed to star in Doctor Sleep, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name, and a sequel to his 1977 novel The Shining, which was adapted into a movie and television series over the years.
The massive AT&T-Time Warner merger could make it much harder to cut the cord
This week, a federal judge officially approved a massive deal in which AT&T will acquire Time Warner Inc. and all its properties, including HBO, CNN, and more. The move could have serious consequences, no matter whether you're a subscriber or not. We break down what the merger means for you.
Netflix viewers control the story with interactive ‘Minecraft: Story Mode’
Netflix and Telltale Games have partnered to bring an interactive version of Minecraft: Story Mode to the movie and television streaming service. Though not a full game, it will let viewers make choices. The standard version of Minecraft: Story Mode is available on consoles, mobile, and PC.
‘Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown’ won’t be leaving Netflix just yet
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown was scheduled to be leaving Netflix as of June 16, but, in the wake of Bourdain's recent death, the streaming service has confirmed that it has extended its license, and Netflix now says that it plans to continue offering the series for "months to come."
Jimmy O. Yang on replacing Erlich, becoming the Urkel of ‘Silicon Valley’
Jimmy Yang plays Jian Yang from HBO's hit comedy series Silicon Valley following his emigration to America at the age of 13. Yang explains his expanded role, becoming the bad guy, and how working on the tech-centric series hasn't made him any more concerned about technology's privacy concerns.
12 hit TV shows that survived their stars bailing out
While it might seem like a show is doomed once its lead stars exit (will Roseanne and The Walking Dead keep going?) there are several series that continued on, some for several seasons, after key characters (in some cases multiple ones), made their exit.
Two-hour ‘Sense 8’ finale is streaming on Netflix, bringing closure to fans
After a successful fan-lead petition campaign successfully changed Netflix's mind, the sci-fi drama Sense8 has returned from its premature end with a two-hour special, bringing with it all the cool fight sequences and deep interpersonal connections fans loved enough to bring it back from cancelation.
First trailer for ‘Halloween’ brings Michael Myers back home for the holiday
Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for Halloween, its sequel to John Carpenter's genre-defining 1978 slasher film, set 40 years after the events of the original movie and starring Jamie Lee Curtis in the role she first played four decades ago.
J.J. Abrams’ company Bad Robot forms video games division
J.J. Abrams production company Bad Robot has announced a new gaming division, Bad Robot Games. The division will develop games for consoles, PC, and mobile, and is formed in partnership with Tencent. A Virus Named Tom and Duskers creator Tim Keenan will serve as creative director.
Celebrity chef and author Anthony Bourdain has died at age 61
Celebrity chef and award-winning author and television host Anthony Bourdain has died at age 61, leaving behind a legacy of thought-provoking, globe-hopping stories that brought the world's cuisine and cultures to audiences over two decades of television series and novels.
Amazon Prime to show live games from the world’s most popular soccer league
Amazon has inked a deal with the English Premier League to give U.K-based soccer fans with Prime membership access to 20 games per season for three seasons. The live coverage will cover clashes over the festive period, while the package will also offer regular highlights from throughout the season.
Here’s what a MacGuffin is, and 15 killer examples that made movies memorable
From the Ark of the Covenant and the Letters of Transit to a guy named Doug and a rug that ties the room together, these great movie MacGuffins proved that it isn't always the object of the adventure that makes it a memorable experience. Here are 15 of the best movie MacGuffins to grace the big screen.
Facebook-first news means vertical videos, social media hosts
Facebook is trying to give more voice to the non-fake news with an experimental list of journalism Watch programs funded by the social network itself. The list of shows includes one using vertical video instead and another using social media influencers as hosts. ABC, CNN and FOX are also among the list of new Watch shows.
‘Get Out’ director Jordan Peele signs exclusive TV deal with Amazon Studios
Jordan Peele is a hot commodity in Hollywood these days and now he's off the market. Peele's Monkeypaw Productions and Amazon Studios have come to an agreement on an exclusive first-look TV deal; Peele's upcoming series The Hunt and Lorena will both appear on Prime Video.
‘The Walking Dead’ season 9 will say goodbye to another main character
Just a week after rumors suggested that Andrew Lincoln would only appear in a half of the next season of The Walking Dead, it has been confirmed that Lauren Cohan, who plays Maggie, will also only appear in the first six episodes of season nine.
Here everything we know about ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’ so far
The sixth installment of the Mission: Impossible series hits theaters July 27, so here's everything we know about Mission: Impossible -- Fallout so far. Most recently, in June, Tom Cruise shared a behind-the-scenes video of the HALO jump stunt, which involved him falling from a height of 25,000 feet.
Section of the Death Star from ‘A New Hope’ takes a proton torpedo at auction
A screen-used section of the Death Star from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope just sold at auction. It included letters of authenticity from the Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) employees who worked on it. It was expected to sell for six figures, but did not come close.
Luke Cage’s showrunner treats every season like a hip-hop concept album
Season 2 of Luke Cage premieres June 22 on Netflix. Creator and showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker tells us where Luke Cage fits in Marvel's cinematic universe, the intricacies of blackness as a superpower, and why he's hoping the second season "breaks Netflix" all over again.
How broke college grads made animation software used in Jurassic Park and Iron Man
Chances are, the last movie you watched probably used a software created by a bunch of broke college graduates 25 years ago. Adobe After Effects is now celebrating 25 years -- and has come a long way when designers left a single animation to render overnight. Here's the story of how a broke start-up created the now widely-used software.
You can ask Alexa what’s inside this giant Amazon box
The highly anticipated movie Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom hits theaters in some countries on June 7, with the global rollout just a couple weeks later on June 22. And it appears Amazon is getting in on a triple-branded stunt to help promote the upcoming film. What's inside the box?
‘Westworld’ star saddles up for ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ film role
The Sonic the Hedgehog film planned for release in November 2019 will reportedly star Westworld actor James Marsden. He will likely play the role of Tom, a human sidekick to the title character, which was previously linked to Paul Rudd. The film will mix CG characters with live-action.
Academy Award winner will star in new, live-action ‘Spawn’ movie
Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx will reportedly star in Todd McFarlane's adaptation of his Spawn comic book series, which McFarlane will also write and direct. The Spawn movie is expected to be a dark, R-rated thriller featuring Foxx as the demonic antihero who was once a deadly black ops agent.
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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.