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"Category: News
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"
The 2023 Tribeca Festival announced their Talks and Reunions ahead of this summer’s film festival taking place on June 7-18. The festival, presented by OKX, unveiled a lineup featuring conversations with iconic artists, critically-acclaimed directors, and multi-hyphenate entertainers. The Storytellers Series includes Paul McCartney in conversation with Conan O’Brien for a podcast recording of Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend; Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp in conversation with David Letterman; Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda in conversation with Academy Award-nominated actor Rosie Perez; Grammy-winner Chance the Rapper; Emmy, Tony, and Grammy-winner Billy…
"2023 Tribeca Festival Talks and Reunions Lineup Announced, Includes Paul McCartney"
Following a 97.85% vote to authorize a strike, WGA members will be going on strike at the conclusion of the MBA contract with the AMPTP. The WGA posted on their contract page this evening after negotiations concluded without an agreement. It followed six weeks of the WGA Negotiating Committee speaking with AMPTP representatives for Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Disney, Discovery-Warner, NBC Universal, Paramount, and Sony. If I read the website correctly, the strike isn’t just limited…
"WGA Goes On Strike After AMPTP Contract Expires"
Paramount+ announced the movies, TV series, and sporting events that will be coming to the streaming platform in May 2023. ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES & PREMIERES May 2 – Thalia’s Mixtape: El Soundtrack de mi Vida May 2 – King Charles: The Boy Who Walked Alone May 5 – Death’s Roulette May 12 – RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Season 8) May 12 – RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Untucked (Season 5) May 17 – The Family…
"Paramount+: Coming in May 2023"
The 2023 Tribeca Festival announced their headlining Gala selections ahead of this summer’s film festival taking place on June 7-18. Today’s festival announcement includes the Gala events, along with Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece selections. This year’s Festival, presented by OKX, kicks off on Wednesday, June 7 with the North American premiere of Kiss the Future, a stirring documentary that follows the story of a community of underground musicians and creatives throughout the nearly four-year-long siege…
"2023 Tribeca Festival Announces Gala Screenings"