3 underrated movies on HBO Max you should watch this weekend (July 31-August 2)

From an A24 dark comedy to a Studio Ghibli classic, these three underseen HBO Max movies deliver strong writing and performances audiences largely missed.

3 overlooked TV series on Prime Video you should watch this weekend (July 31-August 2)

Looking for something new to watch this weekend? These three hidden gems on Prime Video shows bring strong writing, real performances, and compelling stories to your screen.

Netflix used AI in 300 shows. Its biggest director calls AI a Trojan horse.
Netflix used AI in 300 shows. Its biggest director calls AI a Trojan horse.

The fight over AI in Hollywood used to be about the future. This month it turned into a fight about the present. Within days, a studio, a director and a union each drew a line. The lines do not agree. Taken together, they show an industry that has alre…

Minions & Monsters wins July 4 box office with a franchise-low $64M debut
Minions & Monsters wins July 4 box office with a franchise-low $64M debut

[tldr]Universal’s Minions & Monsters topped the US July 4 box office with roughly $64m over its first five days, the weakest opening in Despicable Me franchise history and far below the $120m-plus debuts of its two predecessors. The soft start rais…

Universal Is Skipping Influencer Screenings for ‘The Odyssey.’ Film Critics Are Thrilled

With discourse about Christopher Nolan’s epic already raging, first viewer reactions will come from mainstream press, not content creators. Some critics are gloating over this break from the norm.

EXCLUSIVE: Masters of the Universe star Sam C. Wilson breaks down the film’s vibrant visuals, stunts, and practical effects

In an exclusive interview, Masters of the Universe star Sam C. Wilson discusses playing the villain Trap-Jaw, the film’s practical effects, stunt work, and collaborating with director Travis Knight.

EXCLUSIVE: Obsession composer Rock Burwell breaks down the horror hit’s unsettling score

In an exclusive interview with Digital Trends, Obsession composer Rock Burwell discusses creating the horror hit’s unsettling score, awards campaign, and his upcoming work with director Curry Barker.

Spotify launches Reserved, a ticketing feature that rewards superfans with early concert access
Spotify launches Reserved, a ticketing feature that rewards superfans with early concert access

Spotify on Wednesday launched Reserved by Spotify, turning the concert ticketing concept it unveiled last month into a live product. The feature automatically holds up to two concert tickets for Premium subscribers based on their listening habits, maki…

Taika Waititi’s new film ‘Klara and the Sun’ imagines a dystopian sci-fi future without internet, and Jenna Ortega as an android

Jenna Ortega plays an Artificial Friend named Klara in Taika Waititi’s emotional new sci-fi adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel.