As HBO Max rebrands to Max, the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer announced Ultimate Ad-Free Tier programming streaming in 4K UHD. Tomorrow, HBO Max will become Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s enhanced streaming platform, delivering unparalleled content for everyone in the household, including the best of unscripted to the highest quality in scripted programming, family-friendly content, HBO, Max Originals, WB Movies, the DC Universe, food, home, and documentaries. To find out what’s on Max at launch through June,…
"Max: Titles Streaming in 4K Ultra HD Upon May 23 Launch"Category: News
Chicago fans can visit the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Globe Statue Tour as the Autobots are at the Navy Pier entrance through May 26. The Transformers on display include two Autobots (Optimus Prime and Mirage) and a Maximal (Optimus Primal). Previous US stops also included Las Vegas and Austin, TX, where they were on display in connection with this year’s SXSW Film and TV Festival. It is surprising, however, the Bumblebee is not among…
"Transformers Global Statue Tour at Navy Pier In Chicago Through May 26"
Amazon announced the films, series, and specials that will be coming to Prime Video and Amazon Freevee services in June 2023. Prime Video New in June – Available to Prime members at no additional cost to their membership. TV SERIES Available May 30 *The Ride (2023) Available June 1 All The Queen’s Men S1 (2021) Barnaby Jones S1-8 (1973) Bull S1-6 (2017) Charmed S1-8 (1999) Evening Shade S1-4 (1991) Everybody Hates Chris S1-4 (2006) Happy Days S1-3 (1974) Laverne & Shirley S1-4 (1976) Mannix S1-7…
"Prime Video, Amazon Freevee: Coming in June 2023"
While HBO Max did not formally announce the titles leaving in May 2023, a quick glance at the Last Chance section lists several titles. Leaving HBO Max in May 2023 May 19 Hack My Life: Inside Hacks Kong: Skull Island May 20 Major Crimes May 21 Ben Is Back Metalocalypse May 22 Space Ghost Coast to Coast May 23 Free Guy (HBO) May 31 3:10 to Yuma (1957) 42nd Street A Guy Thing (HBO) A…
"HBO Max and Max: Leaving in May 2023"
A documentary on Howard Ashman should be considered safe but nope, it’s in the list of Disney+ and Hulu titles getting pulled. (Update: Thanks to the swift backlash, Disney+ will not remove Howard.) Flashback to Tribeca 2018. I had just left a P&I screening of Howard, a documentary on the late Oscar-winning lyricist. Without him and Alan Menken, there’s no telling what would have happened with the Walt Disney Animation Studios. The studio was in…
"Disney+, Hulu Pulling Originals, Including Howard Ashman Documentary"
Hulu announced the movies, series, and specials that are coming and leaving the streaming platform’s library in June 2023. Titles Coming to Hulu June 1, 2023 One Piece: Episodes 382-457 (DUBBED) Queen Sugar: Complete Seventh and Final Season Vida: Complete Third and Final Season 3:10 to Yuma | 2007 Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter | 2011 Attack The Block | 2011 Best Night Ever | 2013 Bewitched | 2005 Borat | 2006 Brigsby Bear | 2017…
"Hulu: Coming and Leaving in June 2023"
Peacock TV has announced the Originals, iconic series, beloved movies, must-watch sports, and more that are coming in June 2023. Summer is here and Peacock is bringing the heat with new Originals! The dark comedic thriller BASED ON A TRUE STORY, starring Emmy Award nominee Kaley Cuoco alongside Chris Messina and Tom Bateman as a realtor, a former tennis star and a plumber seizing a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime on…
"Peacock TV: Coming in June 2023" Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming to the streaming service in May and June 2023 after their rebranding. On May 23, HBO Max will become Max. The enhanced streaming service will be the destination for HBO Originals, Warner Bros. films, Max Originals, the DC universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an expansive offering of kids and family content, and best-in-class programing across food, home, reality, lifestyle and documentaries…
"Max: What’s Coming in May and June 2023"
As the WGA Strike enters its third week, EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken will be joining the picket lines for a singalong. Menken posted about the May 18 strike event over the weekend, headlining it SEIZE THE DAY AT DISNEY! Calling All Newsies: grab your caps and vests and join us for an afternoon picket and singalong, Thursday May 18th from 3-5. With special guests! Because when you’ve got a hundred writers singing, who can hear…
"Alan Menken Announces WGA Strike Singalong Outside of Disney Studios"
The 2023 Chicago Critics Film Festival kicks off on Friday night at the historic Music Box Theatre with several Chicago premieres. This is a film festival that offers something for everyone, whether you’re a Star Wars fan, theater fan, Paul Schrader fan, or even someone interested in the rise and fall of technology. Last year’s closing night was a night to remember. This year’s closing night selection is Theater Camp. The Sundance Film Festival award…
"2023 Chicago Critics Film Festival Kicks Off Tonight"