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The 5 best Halloween Horror movies to stream on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and more (October 23-30)
This guide highlights five recent horror movies available to stream on platforms like HBO Max, Hulu, and Netflix for Halloween. The selections include 'Undertone,' 'Send Help,' 'Final Destination: Bloodlines,' 'Weapons,' and Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein,' focusing on titles readily accessible in both the US and UK.
The 5 best Halloween Horror movies to stream on Netflix, HBO Max, and more (October 9-15)
This article recommends five Stephen King horror movie adaptations available to stream on services like Netflix and HBO Max for the Halloween season. The list includes "Carrie," "The Shining," "IT," "Misery," and "Gerald's Game," highlighting their strengths and availability.
Scrapped Green Lantern show creator reveals concept art – and it's far more cosmic than Lanterns
Marc Guggenheim, co-creator of the scrapped HBO Max series Emerald Knights, has shared concept art for the show, offering a more cosmic vision than the recently released Green Lantern series. The art features characters like Guy Gardner, Kilowog, and Sinestro, and introduces a new female Lantern inspired by Janelle Monáe. The series, which explored different timelines and characters, was ultimately canceled before a new Green Lantern show, Lanterns, moved forward under DC Studios.
Will there be a Lanterns season 2?
While Lanterns has not been officially renewed for a second season by HBO Max, there is significant hope for its return. Co-showrunner Chris Mundy has expressed ideas for future seasons, and James Gunn confirmed the finale was a season finale, not a series finale. The show's critical success and strong viewership suggest a second season is likely, potentially exploring John Stewart's story or an anthology format.
After Warner Bros. and Paramount merge, the notable studios are getting a surprising new name
Warner Bros. and Paramount are merging into a new company named Skydance, as announced by Paramount CEO David Ellison. The $111 billion deal will see Paramount owning various brands including HBO Max, DC Comics, and Nickelodeon, with potential for HBO Max and Paramount Plus to combine into a single streaming service.
Lanterns showrunner says they didn't want to "make a big deal" about the DCU show's Batman mention in episode 6: "There were fewer conversations than you'd think"
Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy discussed the inclusion of a Batman mention in episode 6, stating that fewer conversations were needed than expected. The nod to Batman from Gotham was intended to establish the wider DC Universe for the characters without making it a central focus. The article also notes Batman's previous animated cameo in Creature Commandos and clarifies Robert Pattinson's Batman exists in the Elseworlds universe.
Superman star confirms the Gorilla Grodd TV show takes place before the events of Man of Tomorrow
Skyler Gisondo, who plays Jimmy Olsen in the upcoming HBO Max series "The People v. Gorilla Grodd," has confirmed that the show takes place between the events of "Superman" and "Man of Tomorrow." The series is described as a true-crime docuseries focusing on Gorilla Grodd's trial.
Lanterns mid-season trailer teases the return of Sinestro and the truth behind Hal Jordan's death
A new mid-season trailer for the HBO Max series Lanterns teases the return of Thaal Sinestro and hints at the truth behind Hal Jordan's death. The trailer shows John Stewart returning to a ruined Rushville and encountering his former mentor, with Guy Gardner also set to appear. The final episodes will explore Sinestro's potential return and the use of fear as a weapon.
Even HBO Max is having fun with Aaron Pierre's Lanterns accent slip-up
Actor Aaron Pierre's accent slip-up during a tense interrogation scene in the DCU show Lanterns has gone viral, with HBO Max UK humorously embracing the moment through social media edits. Despite the minor flaw, Pierre's performance as John Stewart has been praised, and the show itself has received strong reviews and become a success for HBO.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV, and more (September 11-13)
This week's streaming highlights include the superhero movie Supergirl on HBO Max, the second season of the Australian comedy The Paper on Peacock, and the thriller Last Seen on Apple TV. Netflix adds the movie sequel Call My Agent!, while Paramount Plus features the third season of Colin From Accounts.
Lanterns is HBO's third most successful new show ever, behind only House of the Dragon and The Last of Us
The HBO series Lanterns has become the streamer's third most successful show ever, following House of the Dragon and The Last of Us. The show's season premiere has reached 20 million viewers, with episode three drawing 10 million global viewers in just three days, indicating strong viewership growth.
Lanterns, Rooster and Hard Knocks: What to Stream on HBO Max This Weekend (Aug 28-30, 2026)
This weekend's streaming highlights on HBO Max include the new Steve Carell comedy series 'Rooster,' the latest season of the NFL docuseries 'Hard Knocks: Training Camp' following the Seattle Seahawks, and the critically acclaimed DC show 'Lanterns.' The article provides a brief overview of each program, noting their release dates and key cast members.
Lanterns star Kelly Macdonald was told to tone down her "Gotham accent" because she watched The Penguin too…
Actress Kelly Macdonald, who plays Sheriff Kane in HBO Max's Lanterns, revealed she was told to tone down her accent after watching "The Penguin." Macdonald admitted to over-watching the show, causing her to adopt a "Gotham thing" in her dialogue, which she had to consciously reduce to maintain the character's ambiguous origin.
DC fans think they've worked out a major Man of Tomorrow location from the wrap pictures, and it's linked to…
Fans speculate that filming wrap pictures for James Gunn's Superman: Man of Tomorrow reveal the location of Salvation, an alien prison previously featured in the comics and the Peacemaker series. The images show Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in a rocky forest environment that bears resemblance to the planet where supervillains are exiled. This location could play a significant role in the film's plot, potentially where Lex Luthor first encounters Brainiac or where he is imprisoned.
The Pitt’s Shawn Hatosy Explains Why Season 3 Won’t Touch The Show’s Winning Formula
Actor Shawn Hatosy explains that the upcoming third season of The Pitt will maintain the show's established formula, focusing on the intense 15-hour shifts within the emergency department. He believes the constraint of not showing characters' lives outside of work is the series' core strength, encouraging fan speculation. While some cast changes are occurring, the fundamental narrative approach will remain consistent.
Lanterns fans are growing more suspicious of Sheriff Kane, but they don't think she's the Manhunter
Fans of the HBO Max series Lanterns are increasingly suspicious of Sheriff Kerry Kane, portrayed by Kelly MacDonald, believing she is hiding secrets. Theories suggest Kane may have lied to Hal Jordan about him mentioning Sinestro's name to manipulate him, and her unusual behavior at the hospital further fuels these suspicions. While fans don't believe she is the Manhunter, they are convinced she is not who she claims to be.
DC Studios' "first foray into the true crime genre" The People v. Gorilla Grodd greenlit at HBO Max as James Gunn calls it "truly special"
DC Studios' new eight-episode series, The People v. Gorilla Grodd, has been greenlit for HBO Max. Co-chairman and CEO James Gunn described the show as DC Studios' "first foray into the true crime genre" and a mockumentary exploring the villain Gorilla Grodd's alleged murder of his father. The series is written and showrun by Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, known for American Vandal.
One potential James Bond has taken himself out of the race as he's "too old," and it's a role…
Theo James, star of Netflix's The Gentleman, has withdrawn himself from consideration for the role of James Bond, citing his age at 41. He also expressed concerns about the intense scrutiny and loss of anonymity that comes with such a high-profile role, referencing his experience with the Divergent series. Amazon Studios is reportedly searching for a new actor for the franchise, with Aaron Pierre also being mentioned as a potential candidate.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, and more (August 21-23)
This week's streaming highlights include the horror film Passenger on Paramount Plus, A24's Mother Mary on HBO Max, and the Southern Gothic thriller Is God Is on Prime Video. Netflix adds the dark comedy series The Audacity, while Disney Plus features a documentary on its theme park creators with insights from James Cameron and Kevin Feige.
Lanterns season 2 will be told in a "slightly different way" but seemingly won't be a True…
Showrunner Chris Mundy stated that the second season of Lanterns is currently being planned and will adopt a "slightly different way" of storytelling, focusing on familiar characters. While the exact direction is still being laid out, Mundy confirmed that the narrative is not being shoehorned by DC Studios, despite John Stewart's upcoming appearance in the Superman sequel. The series continues to air new episodes weekly on HBO and HBO Max.
