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Elijah Wood says ‘Lord of the Rings’ did not pay a ‘massive’ salary
The actor said that there were plenty of other rewards from participating in the franchise, which took a year to film.
The best Netflix movies: Top picks for April
From Netflix Original movies to acclaimed older films, we've got you covered with an up-to-date list of the best movies to watch on Netflix this month.
David Fincher will direct Brad Pitt in a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ sequel
The movie comes from a script written by Quentin Tarantino, and will reportedly be set up at Netflix.
Your April viewing guide: Best shows on Paramount+ this month
Paramount Plus is relatively new to the streaming world, but it already has a library of great shows.
April’s top picks: What to stream on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ may not be the most essential streaming service, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have great shows and movies to watch.
The best movies on Amazon Prime to watch this April
Amazon Prime has some of the best movies to stream online right now, but finding them can be a real pain. We've rounded up some top picks right here.
‘Spider-Man 4’ officially has a title and a release date in 2026
The movie will hit theaters in 2026, and is set to shoot this summer, but we still don't know what it's about.
What to watch: The best shows on Hulu in April
Looking for a new show to watch? We've narrowed down the best options on Hulu, all of which are well reviewed and easy to binge.
Top picks for April: The best movies on Paramount+
Paramount Plus has plenty of great TV, but its movie library is also worth exploring.
April binge guide: The best shows on Amazon Prime
Dive into the best shows on Amazon Prime right now with these great shows that are available to stream on the platform.
Discover the best Disney+ movies to watch this April
If you can't get enough of Disney+, then you need to check out these movies. From animation to live-action films, there's something for everyone.
Must-see films: The best movies on Peacock this April
Both on its ad-supported and premium levels, Peacock is more than just a TV service, and it has plenty of movies worth checking out.
April favorites: The best shows to watch on Starz
Over the years, Starz has taken bets on some highly ambitious series, and some of those bets have led to truly great TV shows. Here's a list of our favorites.
The best shows to binge on Peacock in April
Peacock has established itself as a prime streaming player thanks to its library of classic shows. Here are our top picks.
Your guide to the best movies on Max this April
Max has one of the best movie libraries of any streaming service, but here are the very best movies available to watch on the service.
Movie studios are making money from fake AI trailers popping up on YouTube
Instead of just taking the fake trailers down, the studios are claiming the ad revenue that comes from the popular videos.
‘House of the Dragon’ showrunner says the show’s third season features ‘horrible, pitiless bloodshed’
Showrunner Ryan Condel is promising that the war will be all out in the show's third season after two seasons of build out.
The Academy has apologized for failing to name the ‘No Other Land’ director in recent statement
The statement comes after widespread condemnation of the Academy's original statement about an attack suffered by Handam Billal.
One of the biggest video game franchises of all time is finally headed to theaters
The Legend of Zelda movie is headed to theaters in March of 2027, but we still don't know who will be in it.
The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ cast is the ultimate reminder of Marvel’s deteriorated state
The new Avengers movie could be great, but its cast is a reminder of how far Marvel has fallen over the past five years.
Will there be a ‘Reacher’ season 4? Here’s what we know
The show's fourth season has thankfully already been confirmed, although there's plenty we still don't know about it.
Apple TV+’s newest show is 97% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes
The series, which follows a studio head trying to make movies in modern Hollywood, has earned rave revews.
The full cast of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ includes a whole bunch of X-Men
The full cast includes a slew of stars of the original X-Men franchise, but doesn't have a single Spider-Man on it.
Apple is losing over $1 billion a year on streaming, but so what?
The company can handle these kinds of losses, and we should all be happy that they have decided to take a bath on streaming.
Jessica Chastain and Adam Driver are set to headline the latest prestige series from Apple
The series marks Driver's first return to TV in more than a decade, and only his second TV role ever.
Streaming subscribers are paying $69/mo. for streaming, and many think that’s too much
A recent study found that plenty of people are paying plenty of money for streaming, with some resorting to ad-supported tiers.
5 must-watch shows like Adolescence for your next binge
Adolescence is one of the most singular TV experiences of the past decade, but these shows share something with it.
John Lithgow doesn’t think playing Dumbledore will be ‘that hard a job’
The actor said that he is currently halfway through the second of the seven novels, which he had never read before.
Amanda Seyfried got the offer to play Gamora, but thought ‘Guardians’ would be a flop
The actress knows how wrong she was, but says she doesn't regret not having to sit through the hours of green makeup.
‘Severance’ will be back for a third season, hopefully with a shorter gap between seasons
Severance was renewed for a third season just hours after the second season ended in rather explosive fashion.
The first teaser for Paul Thomas Anderson’s Leonardo DiCaprio movie is here
'One Battle After Another' seems to suggest that Anderson's next movie will be a little more action-forward than 'Licorice Pizza.'
Jared Padalecki says that he’s terrified to reunite with Jensen Ackles for ‘The Boys’
Padalecki's role in the final season has not yet been disclosed, but it seems clear that he'll be reuniting with Jensen Ackles.
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ might actually see the light of day after all
The movie, which is a live-action, animated hybrid and features Looney Tunes, was first shelved in 2023.
The first trailer for ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ is here, and it’s playing the hits
Adam Sandler is back in one of his most iconic roles, and he's bringing much of the cast from the first movie with him.
‘Tulsa King’ is coming back for a third season with another new showrunner
The show is already filming its third season in Atlanta and Oklahoma, and could debut any time in the next year.
Conan O’Brien will return as the host of the 2026 Academy Awards
The comedian earned rave reviews for his hosting job in 2025, and the Academy announced his return just weeks later.
5 reasons why ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix is a must-watch
The show has become a critical phenomenon, and it's earned every bit of praise that it has received thus far.
‘Ted Lasso’ will return for a fourth season with at least some cast members returning
We don't know exactly who is coming back or when the show will debut, but Apple has now officially confirmed that they are bringing it back.
The first full trailer for Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ is here, and it features a speedy Brad Pitt
The film features footage of actual Formula One cars, and comes from the director of Top Gun: Maverick.
‘Reacher’ season 3 scored more than 50 million viewers in under three weeks
The series has proven to be one of Amazon's most popular offerings, even though we don't know what a view actually is.
A ‘Stranger Things’ star has joined ‘Spider-Man 4’ in a significant role
Sink has been cast in an unspecified role, but reporting suggests that her part in the film will be significant.
The first trailer for ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ features Jon Hamm as a petty thief
The series will follow Hamm as a former hedge fund manager who starts stealing from his wealthy neighbors to maintain his lifestyle.
Will there be a third ‘Quiet Place’ movie?
The film's producer has suggested that he would be interested in making one, if director John Krasinski is available.
James Cameron’s wife wept for four hours after watching ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Cameron added that he couldn't even get any coherent feedback from his wife after a screening of the movie.
The first three episodes of ‘Andor’ season 1 are now available on YouTube
The show is coming back for its second final season in April, and Disney is pulling out all the stops to build excitement.
Amazon Prime Video is now the streaming home for NBC’s ‘The Apprentice’
One of the most influential shows in the history of TV is now available to stream with a Prime Video subscription.
The Lumon building from ‘Severance’ is just a short drive from New York City
The building has been used for other shows, but it's become most closely associated with 'Severance,' and with good reason.
A new ‘Resident Evil’ movie is coming in 2026
The movie will be co-written and directed by Zach Cregger, who emerged as an exciting new voice in horror with 'Barbarian.'