Here's What's Leaving HBO Max in August 2020

When HBO Max launched back in May, WarnerMedia’s new streaming service came with a magical surprise: All eightHarry Potterfilms were available, despite the report one day earlier thata streaming deal couldn’t be struck. What surprising and fun news that was! Anyway, all theHarry Potterfilms will be leaving the service in August. The Wizarding World franchise isn’t the only big title heading out the HBO Max door. BothKill Billfilms are leaving August 31, as willJohn Wick: Chapter 3 -Parabellum,Dumb and Dumber,Magic Mike,Full Metal Jacket, and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Alexis Sutton

Hollywood Review: Ryan Murphy's Netflix Series Is Uplifting, Uneven Drama

Progress and equality in the entertainment industry, just like in every other area of society, has moved frustratingly slow. The industry is overwhelmingly dominated by white heterosexual men, resulting in a system in which white heteronormative stories are considered “normal” and stories from any other viewpoint are considered risky or potentially offensive. Even this past year, during a time many people to be the most progressive period in the history of moviemaking, Hollywood still struggles with equal representation....

June 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1631 words · Joshua Edwards

How to Watch the Oscar Movies Right Now

One of the best things the Oscars does is shine a light on movies that may not normally come to your attention. While blockbusters will always rake in the dough, Oscar-nominated movies are smaller, occasionally more difficult, and less prone to crowd-pleasing. When the nominees are announced, it’s a good way to catch up on certain films. However, for some, the field is still too wide, and they really only have time in their schedule for the winners....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Ashley Hart

Hulu's Maggie: Release Date, Trailer, Cast, and Everything We Know So Far

Many people turn to magic and superstition in order to feel like they have special insight into life’s deepest mysteries. Tarot cards and horoscopes have become more popular than ever. Those interested in divining the future in the stars will feel like they’ve manifested thisRebecca Rittenhouse-led rom-com. Hulu’sMaggiestars a mid-thirties woman who runs a psychic operation, but she’s not quite like your typical psychic. No, since she was young, Maggie has been gifted with real psychic abilities....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 899 words · Renee Anderson

Joe Jonas Becomes a Bridgerton in Ad With Jonathan Bailey & Phoebe Robinson

Is it tea time already? Or perhaps we should say “T-time?” With the second season of Netflix’s steamy Regency romanceBridgertonaround the corner, actor, singer and Bridgerton brother lookalikeJoe Jonas— also known as Joseph Jonas the First — has partnered with Tanqueray to show us all how to master the art of “T-time.” Of course, Jonas brother or not, one does not become a member of thetonso easily. The spot sees Jonas embark on his quest to become a Bridgerton with help fromJonathan Bailey, who plays Anthony, Viscount Bridgerton in the series....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Raymond Wiley

John Wick 2 Will Have Twice the Amount of Action

If you watchedJohn Wickand thought to yourself, “There couldn’t possibly be any more action in this story,” get ready forJohn Wick: Chapter 2. Thefirst poster for the follow-uparrived earlier today, showing starKeanu Reevesgetting fitted for a dapper new suit, gun in hand. But in addition to the poster debut, we also learned a bit more about the film. Specifically, expecta lotmore action. Speaking withEW, directorChad Stahelskirevealed that there is twice as much action inJohn Wick 2as there was inJohn Wick:...

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Erica Colon

Kate Beckinsale on Getting Her Toes Sucked in Guilty Party

From creatorRebecca Addelman, the 10-episode Paramount+ half-hour dramedyGuilty Partyfollows Beth Burgess (Kate Beckinsale), a journalist whose discredited career leads her to a young mother, Toni Plimpton (Jules Latimer), who’s in prison with claims of innocence. Deciding to try to uncover the truth, Beth quickly finds herself in over her head, but still determined enough to put her life back on track that she keeps pursuing the story. During this 1-on-1 interview with Collider, which you can both watch and read, Beckinsale talked about how much fun Beth Burgess was to play, what it’s like to deliver lines in a scene while someone is sucking your toes, the relationship dynamic between Beth and Toni, having Latimer for a scene partner, and whether the series could continue....

June 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1569 words · Jennifer Silva

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s Love Has Stood the Test of Time

Older sister to the Kardashian clan,Kourtney Kardashian,appears to be as happy as ever with her husband,Travis Barker. The couple is now expecting their first baby together. This will add a seventh family member to their blended families, as Travis already co-parents three children with his former wifeShanna Moakler. Kourtney already has three children of her own with her former longtime partner,Scott Disick: Mason, Penelope, and Reign. In Season 3’s first episode ofThe Kardashiansin May, Kourtney seemed relaxed about her pregnancy and fertility state....

June 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1435 words · Jamie Ellis

Last of Us Episode 2 Featured an Uncharted 4 Easter Egg

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us, Season 1 Episode 2, “Infected.“Fans are still dealing with the deadly aftermath ofThe Last of UsEpisode 2 from this past weekend. Like the game that inspired it, this saw Joel (Pedro Pascal), Tess (Anna Torv), and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) make their way through an infected post apocalyptic Boston. During their terrifying city trip, there were manyLast of UsEaster Eggs for eagle-eyed fans....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Jennifer Davis

Mary Poppins Returns Footage Description from D23

Who’s the coolest kid on the block at D23? Why that would beMr. Lin-Manuel Miranda, of course, the brilliant writer and performer who skyrocketed to international fame with his groundbreaking musicalHamilton. Since then, Miranda has been actively in the Disney business, composing songs forMoana, gearing up for a live-action incarnation ofThe Little Mermaid, and co-starring in the studio’s upcomingMary PoppinssequelMary Poppins Returns. And he’s a big hit with Disney fans, earning the loudest screams when the studio played their lead-in sizzle reel – which is really saying something when you consider Star Wars and Marvel also featured in that real...

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · James Coleman

Michael Keaton Cast in American Assassin

TheMicheal Keatonrenaissance continues to flourish withSpotlight’s recent win for Best Picture at the Oscars, and now the actor has chosen his next big project. Lionsgate and CBS Film announced that Keaton has become the first casting for the film adaptation ofAmerican Assassin, the best-selling book from authorVince Flynn. According tothe press release, Keaton will play Stan Hurley, an elusive Cold War veteran and training officer who is tasked with training Mitch Rapp, “a black ops recruit devastated by the loss of his fiancée to a terrorist attack....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Daniel Ruiz

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Los Angeles Screening

Has it been awhile since a movie really made you laugh? Do you live in the Los Angeles area? If you answered yes to these two questions, you’re about to be very happy. Thanks to Fox, we’re going to be showing director Jake Szymanski’s upcoming comedyMike and Dave Need Wedding Datesin Century City this Tuesday night. As you may have pieced together, the film takes place at a festive wedding, and starsZac Efron,Adam Devine,Anna KendrickandAubrey Plaza....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Stefanie Mitchell

Nicole Kidman on The Undoing and The Northman

[Editor’s note: The following contains somespoilersforearly episodes ofThe Undoing.] Directed and executive produced bySusanne Bierand created and written for television byDavid E. Kelley, who also serves as showrunner, the HBO limited seriesThe Undoingfollows Grace (Nicole Kidman) and Jonathan Fraser (Hugh Grant), a married couple who have a seemingly perfect life until the revelation of secrets and lies threatens to undo it all. When a violent death changes everything, Grace must figure out what that means for her family and how to pick up the pieces....

June 3, 2025 · 10 min · 1974 words · Richard Mendoza