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Karl Urban's Action Blockbuster Is a Must-Watch Streaming Hit for 'The Boys' Fans
Karl Urban's high-octane action film is dominating streaming platforms and delivering exactly what audiences craving more of "The Boys" intensity are …
Ari Emanuel Blasts States’ ‘Trash’ Lawsuit Aimed at Blocking Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger, Claims It Threatens to ‘Destroy’ Competition
Ari Emanuel fired back at state attorneys general pursuing legal action against the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, calling their la…
Instead of trying to beat YouTube, Peacock will join it
NBCUniversal's Peacock is abandoning its fight for streaming supremacy. The service will license its content library to YouTube Premium starting in 20…
Morgan Spector is officially Netflix's Robert Langdon
Morgan Spector takes the lead role in Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Dan Brown's "The Secret of Secrets," marking the streaming giant's first offici…
Netflix's New Supernatural Drama Is Now #1 For 2 Weeks In A Row
Netflix's latest supernatural drama has dominated the platform's global rankings for two consecutive weeks, cementing its status as a breakout hit for…
‘Furious’ Review: Elizabeth Meriwether Delivers Top-Tier Genre Fare in Hulu’s Riveting Cat-and-Mouse Thriller
Elizabeth Meriwether brings her proven instinct for character-driven storytelling to crime television with "Furious," a new Hulu thriller that pivots …
John Oliver Returns to Expose Trump Family’s Shady Crypto Dealings: ‘We Badly Need Proper Guardrails’
John Oliver launched back into "Last Week Tonight" on HBO with his characteristic investigative bite, training his sights on the Trump family's crypto…
Netflix's #1 K-Drama Of 2026 Is So Popular It's Beating One Piece
Netflix's Korean drama slate dominated streaming in early 2026, with one series surpassing even the live-action One Piece adaptation in viewership. Th…
Netflix Officially Sets Release Date for New 6-Part British Crime Miniseries
Netflix locks in an end-of-month premiere for a new six-part British crime miniseries rooted in true events. The streamer continues its aggressive pus…
Taylor Sheridan's Streaming Streak Is Over Thanks to Prime Video's Crime Hit
Taylor Sheridan's streak of launching hits on Paramount+ has shifted to Amazon Prime Video. The streaming powerhouse released "Cross," a crime adaptat…
Paramount says it'll wait until June to take over Warner Bros. if it has to
Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. faces a significant timeline constraint after the company agreed to submit to an antitrust trial before closin…
Warner Bros. Sues Amazon, Accusing Company of “Seeking to Pirate Away Employees”
Warner Bros. has sued Amazon, accusing the tech giant of systematically poaching its employees and violating non-compete agreements. The studio filed …
'Transformers’ Meets ‘Godzilla’ in John Boyega’s Sci-Fi Sequel Resurfacing on HBO Max 8 Years Later
John Boyega's Pacific Rim Uprising has found unexpected second life on HBO Max, eight years after its theatrical release, climbing the streaming platf…
2 Legendary Stars Officially Reunite for Netflix's Reboot of their Cult Classic Rom-Com
# Netflix Reunites Stars from '13 Going on 30' for Cult Classic Rom-Com Remake Netflix is banking on nostalgia with a remake of 13 Going on 30, bring…
Paramount Agrees Not to Close Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Until at Least June 2027
Paramount commits to holding off on any potential merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until at least June 1, 2027, according to a legal filing the stud…
Netflix reportedly had second thoughts about Michael Jackson: The Verdict
Netflix nearly shelved "Michael Jackson: The Verdict" just days before its premiere, according to reports. The streamer had second thoughts about rele…
Paramount Faces Drawn-Out Battle With State AGs: ‘They Saw the Writing on the Wall’
Paramount's $111 million merger with Warner Bros. Discovery hits a prolonged legal roadblock as state attorneys general mount an aggressive antitrust …
‘Spaceballs: The New One’ Invades Comic-Con With Send-Up Of Marvel’s Hall H Panels Of Yore
Mel Brooks' long-awaited sequel "Spaceballs: The New One" landed at Comic-Con with the kind of blockbuster spectacle the original 1987 film loved to p…
Kalshi Threatens Netflix With Defamation Suit Over “Misleading” Prediction Market Doc Trailer
Kalshi's legal team fired a cease-and-desist at Netflix, threatening defamation action over the streamer's upcoming documentary "The Prediction Games,…
Russell Crowe's 122-Minute Western Masterpiece Is Officially Netflix's Newest Streaming Smash
Russell Crowe's 2007 Western remake "3:10 to Yuma" has exploded on Netflix, delivering the kind of prestige genre performance that streaming platforms…
Eli Roth-Executive Produced ‘Burger Night: Luli, Magda & Lore’ Gets All-Female Cast (EXCLUSIVE)
Eli Roth is executive producing "Burger Night: Luli, Magda & Lore," an Argentine spin-off of Joe Begos' alien horror film "Jimmy and Stiggs." The proj…
Pia Barlow Leaving HBO Max To Join Amazon MGM Studios As Head Of Series Marketing
Pia Barlow is leaving HBO Max to become VP of Series Marketing at Amazon MGM Studios, marking the first time the studio has appointed a dedicated seni…
Netflix’s 'Stranger Things' Officially Returns With Surprise New Release
Netflix's Stranger Things expands its universe with a surprise new release focused on one of the show's central characters. The streaming giant has of…
3 Fantastic Netflix Shows to Binge This Weekend (July 25-26)
Netflix has three solid options for weekend viewing this July 25-26. The Decameron, the streamer's latest prestige drama, brings Boccaccio's classic m…
The 7 Best Movies on Peacock in July
Peacock's July slate brings a major theatrical release to the streaming platform, marking a significant win for NBCUniversal's service in the competit…
‘72 Hours’ Review: Kevin Hart Throws Himself Into the Slapstick but Netflix’s Intergenerational Farce Squanders Its Premise
Kevin Hart anchors Netflix's "72 Hours," a generational fish-out-of-water comedy that pairs the 40-year-old comedian with a cast of Gen Z characters i…
’72 Hours’ Review: Note to Self, Do Not Invite Kevin Hart to My Bachelor Party
Kevin Hart crashes a bachelor party weekend in Netflix's new comedy "72 Hours," but the film struggles to generate laughs despite a likable ensemble c…
Judge Extends Restraining Order on Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger for Another 2 Weeks
A federal judge has extended the temporary restraining order blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger for an additional two weeks, pushing…
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