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Tom Hanks in Greyhound

A Tom Hanks dad movie masterpiece is getting a sequel

Greyhound was first released in 2020, but never got a chance to play in theaters.
Millie Bobby Brown in The Electric State

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos thinks movie theaters are outdated because he wants to

The CEO's recent comments are as self-serving as you might expect them to be.
The logo for Connections.

NYT Connections hints and answers for April 25, 2025

Connection from NYT Games is the hottest new craze, and we've got all the tips, tricks, hints, and answers to help you win every day.
Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer

Julia Garner was pretty sure the Silver Surfer had to be a man before joining Fantastic Four

The actress wasn't actually sure that she had landed the role after her initial conversation.
Tiger (HBO)

The 9 best golf documentaries to watch this year

Whether you're a fan or just getting into golf, it's worth brushing up on some key history to understand the game. Here are some documentaries to stream.
Sunrise on the Reaping cover

The next Hunger Games movie has found its lead actors

The movie has cast Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak as Haymitch and Lenore Dove.
Elle Fanning in Predator Badlands

Predator: Badlands is giving Predator fans the movie they’ve always wanted

The movie follows a predator who is attempting to prove his worth following exile.
Apple TV+ Silo Episode 1 Photo of Rashida Jones and David Oyelowo

The best sci-fi shows you can watch now on Apple TV+

These Apple TV+ shows are proof that the streamer is heavily invested in making great science fiction.
Jenna Ortega in Wednesdaey

The first teaser for Wednesday season 2 is gearing us up for an August premiere

The show will split its second season in half, debuting half in August and half in September.
Bill Hader in Barry.

Bill Hader will co-write a new HBO series about the Jonestown massacre

The comedian appears to be moving into more dramatic material at this stage in his career.
The cast of Thunderbolts

Thunderbolts* first reactions praise Florence Pugh, suggest a dark, character-based movie

The movie seems like it might be a turn in the right direction for the MCU.
Myha'la in 'Industry'

Industry season 4: Everything we know so far

After a major change in the season 3 finale, where is the show headed from here?
The Max logo.

Max is following Netflix’s lead and cracking down on password sharing

The streamer is following other services in offering an alternative to password sharing.
Jennifer Love Hewitt in I Know What You Did Last Summer

The first trailer for I Know What You Did Last Summer proves that no franchise is truly dead

This legacy sequel features the return of both Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr.
Samara Weaving in Ready or Not

A sequel to Ready or Not is coming, and it’s filled with familiar faces

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood are set to join the cast for the sequel.
NFL Draft logo

The 2025 NFL draft: How to watch the action unfold

The draft is sure to have plenty of suspense, but where can you actually watch it?
Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us season 2

How will The Last of Us adapt the structure of the video game?

The second season of The Last of Us has unfolded largely in parallel to the video game, but should we expect that to continue.
Jayson Tatum warming up for a basketball game.

The NBA playoffs: How to stream every moment

The playoffs are here, and we're giving you the lowdown on how to catch all the action.
Timothee Chalamet sitting at a Q&A in New York City.

Marty Supreme: Everything we know so far

The movie is Timothee Chalamet's follow-up to the success of A Complete Unknown.
The Jaegers in Pacific Rim

A Pacific Rim prequel TV series is headed to Amazon

The series doesn't have a premise yet, but will be a prequel to the film series.
Clueless - Stacey Dash and Alicia Silverstone

30 years later, it looks like we might finally be getting a Clueless sequel

The series will feature the return of Alicia Silverstone's Cher Horowitz.
The cast of Fantastic Four

The new Fantastic Four trailer gives us much more of the movie’s plot

The trailer gives us our first look at both Galactus and the Silver Surfer.
Joel and Ellie drive the narrative of The Last of Us

The best horror TV shows that you can stream now

These horror TV shows represent the best of what the medium can produce, and they're all available to stream now.
Christian Bale in American Psycho

American Psycho director doesn’t understand why ‘Wall Street bros’ love her movie

The director said that the problems the movie references have only gotten worse in the years since it was released.
Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: Everything we know so far

The film is one of the most anticipated movies of 2026, three years after the release of Oppenheimer.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman in The Roses

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman go to war in the first trailer for ‘The Roses’

The trailer depicts a couple whose relationship deteriorates as their professional lives diverge.
Paul Giamatti in Black Mirror

Will we be getting a Black Mirror season 8?

The show has yet to be renewed for an eight season at Netflix.
Noah Wyle in the Pitt

The Pitt season 2: Everything we know so far

The Pitt is coming back for a second season, and here's what we know about it so far.
Sophie Nélisse in Yellowjackets season 3

Here’s everything we know about Yellowjackets season 4

The show has not yet been renewed for a fourth season following the conclusion of the third.
Nathan Fielder in The Rehearsal.

The second season of Max’s trippiest prestige series is now 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

The Rehearsal earned rave reviews for its first season, and it seems like the second might prove to be just as interesting.
Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal in Eddington.

Ari Aster’s Eddington seems to be a movie all about doomscrolling

The new movie seems to be all about tensions between people in a small New Mexico town.
Vanessa Kirby in Fantastic Four

Vanessa Kirby says that her Sue Storm has hints of Malice in her

The actress made it clear that she wants to prioritize the difficulties of being a woman.
Avatar Fire and ASh

James Cameron thinks blockbusters can only survive if we ‘cut the cost in half’

The director suggested that AI might help blockbusters cost less without anyone losing their job.
Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer in 1923

Everything we know about 1944, the next Yellowstone spin-off

The show is set roughly 20 years after 1923, which just wrapped up its run.
James Bond in a Tom Ford Suit with Aston Martin

Why the next James Bond actor should not be someone we’ve heard of

There are several high-profile actors in the running, but Amazon should go with an actor more off the beaten path.
Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane in Superman

Superman star Rachel Brosnahan has offered some new details on Clark and Lois’s relationship

Brosnahan will play Lois Lane in the film, which is set to hit theaters in July of 2025.
The cast of The Phoenician Scheme.

Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme features a slew of familiar faces

The trailer for his latest film suggests that Anderson is back to doing everything that his fans love most from him.
John Wick Chapter 4

Do we actually need a John Wick 5?

John Wick 5 is coming, but John Wick: Chapter 4 was actually a pretty perfect ending to what has been a remarkably good franchise.
Jon Hamm in Your Friends & Neighbors

Apple might have continued its hot streak with its next series

Your Friends and Neighbors is the latest Apple TV+ series to debut with a strong critical consensus.
The cast of Lord of the Rings

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.
Netflix logo on TV with red backlighting

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.
Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon a Time In Hollywood.

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.
Penny Dreadful scene

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.
Austin Butler in Masters of the Air.

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.
Remote close-up watching TV

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.
Tom Holland in Spider-Man No Way Home

‘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.
Jeremy Allen White in The Bear.

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.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick

Top picks for April: The best movies on Paramount+

Paramount Plus has plenty of great TV, but its movie library is also worth exploring.
Alan Ritchson in Reacher

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.
Princess Bride

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.