ABC cancels ‘Roseanne’ revival series following Barr’s racist tweet
ABC has canceled the wildly successful revival of Roseanne after series star Roseanne Barr posted a racist message on Twitter regarding a former adviser to President Barack Obama, ending the show's return to television after just one new season. The network will now scramble to fill a big hole in its schedule.
The 10 best streaming war movies
We remember wars not just for their death tolls, but also for the bravery of those who fought in them and those who worked to end them. Here are 10 of the best war movies now streaming on Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and Amazon.
‘The Expanse’ gets a new life, will continue with Season 4 on Amazon Prime
In a surprise announcement greeted with raucous applause at a National Space Society panel discussion featuring the cast and crew of The Expanse, Jeff Bezos confirmed that the critically acclaimed sci-fi series will continue with the fourth season premiering on Amazon Prime.
‘Solo’ includes a shout-out to one of the worst Star Wars games ever made
If you grew up with PlayStation, you may have recognized the obscure martial art practiced by Qi'ra in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Teräs Käsi or "steel hands" was introduced in the Star Wars novel Shadows of the Empire and showcased in a low-rated 1997 fighting game.
Simon Pegg on humor, horror, a ‘Hot Fuzz’ TV show, and a Tarantino Star Trek
With his new film Terminal in theaters now, actor Simon Pegg discusses his knack for finding the light moments in dark subject matter, his thoughts on Quentin Tarantino's upcoming Star Trek movie, Tom Cruise's stunts, bringing Hot Fuzz to TV, and the next film for the Cornetto crew.
Next Star Wars Story will reportedly feature Boba Fett
The Star Wars universe will never stop expanding, if Disney and Lucasfilm have anything to say about it. Reports indicate a stand-alone Boba Fett film is currently in the works, with Logan director James Mangold attached. Perhaps he'll say more than 27 words this time around?
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’: News, trailers, and everything we know so far
Everyone knows Han Solo shot first, but do you know how he got his start? Here's everything we know about the upcoming movie Solo: A Star Wars Story, which chronicles the early days of everyone's favorite smuggler and how he met Chewbacca and Lando Calrissian, and ended up in the Millennium Falcon.
Google Play Movies & TV gets new features and a fresh coat of paint on Roku
If you have a Roku streaming box or Roku-powered TV and you’re invested in the Google ecosystem, the Google Movies & TV channel is probably one of your favorites. Now the app is getting even better with an updated user interface and new features for finding movies and TV shows to watch.
Ryan Reynolds, Michael Bay, Deadpool writers to produce Netflix-exclusive film
According to reports, Netflix will be producing an action film starring Ryan Reynolds and directed by Michael Bay. The movie, titled Six Underground, will also be written by Deadpool scribes Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese. Expect it to arrive on Netflix sometime in 2019.
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ review
Director Ron Howard takes shoot-first smuggler Han Solo back to his early years in Solo: A Star Wars Story, which finds just the right balance of old and new elements to turn this prequel film into an exciting, entertaining heist movie that pays homage to the sci-fi saga's past.
Hope and chill: The Obamas are bringing a bunch of content to Netflix
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have officially entered a multi-year partnership with Netflix to produce a variety of original content for the streaming service.
The best TV shows going off the air
Whether it's due to low/declining ratings, or simply time to end the story, these fantastic television series sadly won't be returning next year. They'll be ending their runs, or have already wrapped up, as networks and streaming providers prepare for their new primetime lineups.
Chromecast users can now skip intros on Netflix to binge on shows faster
Are you getting sick of seeing the same intro over and over again when you're in the middle of a serious Netflix binge session on your Chromecast? Wait no more, as Chromecast users can now skip show intros, letting them get to the next crucial plot point faster than ever before.
Muppets get raunchy in first NSFW trailer for ‘The Happytime Murders’
Melissa McCarthy teams up with a hard-boiled puppet detective in order to take down a brutal serial killer in the first, Red Band trailer for The Happytime Murders. It's the first raunchy film to come out of The Jim Henson Company's mature-audiences production studio, Henson Alternative.
How to watch Major League Baseball online without cable
Are you looking to keep up with MLB games without having to pay an enormous monthly cable bill? You might think cutting the cord means saying goodbye to baseball, but that’s not the case. Not only can you watch MLB games online, but there are tons of ways to do so, though some will cost more than others.
‘Deadpool 2’ review
Ryan Reynolds returns as Marvel's mouthy mercenary Wade Wilson in Deadpool 2, the sequel to the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, with John Wick co-director David Leitch behind the camera and several new mutants joining Deadpool this time around.
Amazon lands Nazi-hunting series ‘The Hunt’ from ‘Get Out’ director Jordan Peele
Amazon Studios has picked up The Hunt, a drama series about a group of Nazi hunters in 1970s-era New York City produced by Get Out director Jordan Peele's studio, Monkeypaw Productions. It's written by two-time Blacklist screenwriter David Weil, who will executive produce the series with Peele.
‘Murphy Brown’ revival brings back Candice Bergen as groundbreaking journalist
CBS has unveiled a Murphy Brown trailer, offering its first look at Candice Bergen back in her iconic TV role. The preview teases how the series will continue to tackle cultural and political issues. Bergen is joined by fellow original stars Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto, and Grant Shaud.
Mindy Kaling and Riz Ahmed nominate themselves to write ‘Ms. Marvel’
Kevin Feige has confirmed that Marvel Studios is working on an adaptation of Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel. As of right now, it is unclear whether it will be she will be given her own movie or TV series, or will co-star in a feature-length film, but Mindy Kaling and Riz Ahmed are ready to get involved.
Original ‘Zombieland’ cast buckles in for 10th-anniversary sequel
Zombieland co-writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are working on a sequel, and eyeing an October 2019 release date to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the comedy-horror flick. Original cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, and Woody Harrelson are all expected to return.
For $25K, you can have this Indominus rex head replica from ‘Jurassic World’
The Prop Shop comes from Fandango's existing Fanshop store, and it's already fully-stocked with some ... interesting paraphernalia. And perhaps the most eye-catching is the merchandise related to the Jurassic World franchise -- namely, a giant Indominus Rex replica for $25,000.
Apple Music hits 50 million users, doubles down on original content
Apple Music is growing, and growing fast. In a recent appearance on Bloomberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the service's latest subscriber numbers. In total, Apple Music now boasts 50 million users, a figure that includes both paid members and trials. In April, Apple said it had 40 million paid subscribers.
Six of the best Festival-approved movies and TV shows to stream this year
The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival showcased 96 films and 21 television show episodes, from thought-provoking sci-fi to fascinating analysis of real-world incidents and trends shaping American culture, and we've picked the six of the best projects you'll be able to stream in the near future.
More danger, Will Robinson: Netflix renews ‘Lost in Space’ for a second season
Netflix's Lost in Space reboot series debuted in early April to massive success, with more than a million viewers bingeing all 10 episodes in the first three days it aired. Now, the sci-fi show has been officially renewed for a second season. More danger, Will Robinson, indeed.
Netflix lands horror anthology series from Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro
After earning the Oscar for Best Director (The Shape of Water), acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is doubling down on his partnership with Netflix. The Trollhunters creator is developing a horror anthology series exclusively for the very popular streaming platform.
Margot Kidder, the Lois Lane to Christopher Reeve’s Superman, has died
Canadian-born actress Margot Kidder, who rose to fame playing Lois Lane in 1978's live-action film Superman and each of the movie's three sequels, has died at age 69. She leaves behind a long career in television and films spanning more than five decades.
Josh Brolin’s reaction to Thanos dancing in ‘Fortnite’ is priceless
Actor Josh Brolin reacted to his Avengers: Infinity War character's limited-time appearance in Fortnite. Although Brolin wasn't involved in the Thanos-Fortnite crossover, he apparently would've liked to do the motion capture for Thanos' dance moves in-game. Infinity Gauntlet leaves Fortnite tomorrow.
Director Ron Howard is hoping to make a sequel to ‘Willow’
One of prolific director Ron Howard's earliest films was a collaboration with George Lucas for an epic fantasy adventure, and now he says he'd like to return to the world created in Willow more than three decades ago. Our only question is, what took you so long?
Strong, caring, and not afraid to kick some butt: Here are TV’s most badass moms
In celebration of Mother's Day, here is our list of some of the most badass moms on TV today. From Game of Thrones' Lady Stark to Offred of the Handmaid's Tale, these women fiercely fight off everything from demons to zombies, societal threats, and more to protect their kids.
NBC picks up Fox’s ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ a day after its cancellation
After both Hulu and Netflix decided against picking up Brooklyn Nine-Nine many fans began to lose hope for the show's future. However, NBC has officially announced that it has ordered a sixth season of the popular comedy.
Jon Favreau reveals the setting of Disney’s live-action Star Wars series
Iron Man and The Jungle Book director Jon Favreau says he's halfway through writing the first season of his upcoming, live-action Star Wars series for Disney's streaming platform, and now he's revealed when the show will be set in the sci-fi saga's timeline.
Netflix to stream upcoming SCTV reunion special; Rick Moranis rounds out cast
Netflix has been tapped to serve as the exclusive streaming provider of the upcoming SCTV reunion special, which includes many returning cast members, with the most recent to sign on being Rick Moranis.
Nissan turns its Rogue crossover into a road-going Millennium Falcon
Nissan commissioned a Millennium Falcon-themed show car for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Using a Rogue as the starting point, Nissan and Lucasfilm tried to make Han Solo proud by merging the looks of SUV and the spaceship. The show car features customized bodywork and a powerful sound system.
Here’s absolutely everything we know about ‘Deadpool 2’
The Deadpool sequel will introduce new characters both in front of the camera and behind it when it brings Marvel's mouthy, irreverent mercenary back to the big screen. From the familiar faces to the new characters, here's everything we know about Deadpool 2, which hits theaters May 18.
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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.