For some reason, New Line has decided to turn the classic 70s arcade game Space Invaders into a movie, according to a new report. The production studio, which is owned by Warner Bros., has reportedly tapped Greg Russo to write a script for the alleged movie, potentially ushering in the latest theatrical release revolving around an old video game.
Later this year, Disney will finally opens the doors to its Disney+ streaming service, enabling the public to subscribe to the service and enjoy both existing and original content. Among the original content that will be available at the time of its launch is the first season of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, and though it hasn't premiered yet, Disney already has work underway on the second season.
Mindhunter, a budding original hit that Netflix first premiered in late 2017, is finally getting a second season, the company has announced. Fans can expect the next batch of episodes to arrive in mid-August, bringing them another 10 episodes following the work of two FBI agents as they seek to unravel the mysteries of the serial killer mindset.
As we close in on the weekend, Hulu has rolled out a couple of features that a lot of viewers will probably really like. First and foremost, the company has launched an interactive guide for its Live TV subscribers. Hulu's Live TV guide works just like any other interactive guide you've ever used, showing you the broadcast schedule for channels that are included in your subscription.
YouTube may be the prime venue for watching videos online but when it comes to interacting with viewers in real-time, platforms like Twitch and, more recently, Microsoft's Mixer, are the venues of choice. YouTube has been trying to get a piece of that pie with Super Chat and now it's announcing new features at VidCon that will let fans express their adoration and support. That is if they're willing to pay for it.
WarnerMedia has taken the wraps off HBO Max, a new streaming service that will offer HBO content alongside a huge roster of media from Warner Bros., DC Entertainment, and a number of popular networks and shows. Under this deal, HBO Max will offer classic television hits like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Friends, as well as originals and more.
On July 4, Netflix released the third season for its hit original series Stranger Things. Four days later, the company has announced, the show's season 3 has set a new viewing record for Netflix, which says more than 40 million household accounts around the world have already started watching the show. Of those accounts, more than 18 million binge-watchers have already finished the entire season.
Somehow, Seinfeld is turning 30 years old today. If that little fact didn't spark an exestential crisis and you're still with us, then good news: you can celebrate Seinfeld's 30th anniversary by using Hulu's new shuffle functionality to pull up a random episodes of the legendary sitcom. Hulu is rolling out this feature today, and it allows you to create a randomized playlist of Seinfeld episodes.
On July 2, the Truth Initiative published a report claiming that depictions of smoking in television shows have become 'nearly unavoidable.' The organization called out a number of popular shows that it says are increasingly showing characters smoking and vaping, particularly Netflix originals like Stranger Things. In response, the streaming company has vowed to reduce these depictions in some content.
Netflix plans to adapt Neil Gaiman's Sandman comic from DC Comics into a television series, a new report claims. This won't be the first time the comic has faced a big adaption, though past efforts have largely failed. The leak claims Netflix has made a 'massive financial commitment' for this adaption, allegedly making it the most expensive DC Entertainment work to date.
Lucifer, the television series that started at FOX before making it way to Netflix, will end with its fifth season, the show's executive producer Ildy Modrovich has revealed. There's no use in trying to save the Netflix series, so don't bother, Modrovich clarified on Twitter. The show is over for good and no amount of online campaigning will save it.
Popular horror franchise Hellraiser may be coming to the small screen in the form an episodic series, possibly an anthology, a new report claims. The project is underway thanks to Dan Farah, producer of Ready Player One, and Roy Lee, producer of It. The Hellraiser TV show is described as being in its very early stages, and there's no particular network or streaming service onboard with it at this time.