Find out which Hulu option is right for you with our handy guide
Whether you're interested in original series like The Handmaid's Tale, looking for a way to catch up on your favorite cable or network shows, or hoping to watch sports and awards shows live, Hulu has you covered -- if you sign up for the right service. Having trouble figuring it out? We're here to help.
Five Marvel Cinematic Universe characters we’d love to see Keanu Reeves play
Marvel Cinematic Universe boss Kevin Feige wants Keanu Reeves to be part of the MCU, but who would he play? Keanu might have his sights set on the X-Men's Wolverine, but we think that these comic book heroes -- and, occasionally, villains -- would be an even better fit for the internet's favorite star.
Confused Christian group petitions Netflix to cancel Amazon’s Good Omens
More than 20,000 people have signed a petition asking Netflix to cancel Neil Gaiman's apocalyptic comedy Good Omens, citing concerns about the portrayal of angels and demons, a female God, and other blasphemous spins on classic Bible stories. The problem? Netflix has nothing to do with the show.
WarnerMedia just bought a $500 million weapon to fight Netflix: J.J. Abrams
By signing a $500 million deal with Lost and Alias creator J.J. Abrams and his production company, Bad Robot, WarnerMedia has proved that it'll do everything that it can -- and spend as much as possible -- to compete with Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus for a share of your streaming budget.
Those Marvel Phase Four leaks are probably fake, and here’s why
A new collection of rumors from a "Marvel insider" claim to reveal what the future holds for Captain America, Black Widow, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but a deeper look reveals that this info is probably less of a leak, and more wishful thinking.
Robert Downey Jr. embraces his inner Tony Stark to save the world for real
At Amazon’s Re:Mars conference, Avengers star Robert Downey Jr. pulled a move from his old Iron Man playbook and unveiled the Footprint Coalition, a new organization set to launch in 2020 that's devoted to solving climate change and combating pollution using robotics and artificial intelligence.
Here’s how to watch the 2019 NBA Finals online with or without cable
The 2019 NBA finals have arrived, and whether you're rooting for the dominant Golden State Warriors or the Toronto Raptors, it should be great. Here's how you can catch all of the action online. Already have a cable or satellite subscription? Great! Cut the cord? Don't worry. You have options, too.
Jessica Jones season 3 teaser puts an end date on Netflix’s Defenders
The third season of Jessica Jones has a release date and a brief teaser trailer, but it's not all good news: After Jessica Jones season 3, Netflix's Marvel shows are finished, as Disney brings its biggest franchises in-house in anticipation of its own streaming service, Disney Plus.
Knights of the Old Republic: Can Star Wars make a watchable video game movie?
Disney is developing a trilogy based on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, one of the very best Star Wars video games of all time, but even the Jedi and all of their forces are going to have trouble overcoming the long, disappointing history of subpar game-to-movie adaptations.
Here’s how to watch the Stanley Cup finals online
Will the St. Louis Blues win their first-ever game in the Stanley Cup NHL finals? Will the Bruins join their counterparts, the Patriots and the Red Sox, and take another trophy home to Boston? Whether you have cable or not, here's how to watch every fast and furious second of the Stanley Cup online.
The Black Mirror season 5 trailer plays things a little too safe
Black Mirror returns to Netflix for a three-episode fifth season this June with a trio of stories starring A-listers like Miley Cyrus and Anthony Mackie, but longtime fans of Charlie Brooker's sci-fi dystopian anthology might find its tales of technology gone bad a little too familiar.
4K movies get downgraded to regular HD on iTunes — and no one knows why
Harry Potter, The Matrix, X-Men, and a number of other blockbuster films that normally stream at 4K resolutions on iTunes are currently playing in 1080p HD only. There are still ways to watch your favorite movies in Ultra HD on the Apple TV 4K -- if you know where to look.
Here’s why Disney’s Hulu takeover won’t matter for a while
With Comcast ceding control of Hulu to Disney while it preps its own streaming platform, Disney is now in complete control of the service. That's great news for Disney, but it won't mean much for regular Hulu subscribers who enjoy NBCUniversal programming — not for now, at any rate.
The Wachowskis are making The Matrix 4, John Wick 3 director claims
Director Chad Stahelski says that Lana and Lilly Wachowski are developing another Matrix flick, and if anyone would know, it's him: Not only did Stahelski turn Matrix star Keanu Reeves into the deadly assassin John Wick, but he performed stunts in all three original Matrix movies.
Three more Star Wars films receive a release date, Avatar gets a delay
Disney revised its feature film release schedule following its acquisition of 21st Century Fox, revealing that three more Star Wars movies will hit theaters every other year from 2022 through 2026, alongside a whole slew of new Marvel, X-Men, Avatar, and Indiana Jones flicks.
HBO officially comments on that Game of Thrones coffee cup scene
HBO has released an official statement about the rogue coffee cup that snuck into a shot in last night's episode of Game of Thrones, The Last of the Starks, and that went on to spark a flurry of social media posts, impassioned commentary, and enough memes to fill the Red Keep twice over.
Peter Mayhew, the man who played Chewbacca, is dead at age 74
Mayhew, the 7-foot, 2-inch actor who was cast as Han Solo's faithful Wookiee companion Chewbacca while working as a hospital orderly, died on April 30. Mayhew played Chewbacca in all three original Star Wars movies, as well as Revenge of the Sith and The Force Awakens.
Ron Howard wants to revive Willow as a Disney Plus TV show
Ron Howard is in discussions to produce a television spin-off of Willow, Howard's '80s fantasy epic, for Disney's new streaming service, Disney Plus. The new show, which will be written by Solo's Jon Kasdan, will be a sequel to the feature film. Actor Warwick Davis is expected to return to the lead role.
HBO arrives on Apple’s new TV app, letting fans watch Game of Thrones offline
HBO has been added to the new Apple TV app, which is currently in beta, letting subscribers stream HBO's hit programs, including Game of Thrones, to multiple devices and download episodes for to view offline. If you're not a current HBO subscriber, there's a weeklong free trial, too.
Meet the Eternals, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s next big superhero team
Step aside, Thor. A whole new set of gods are coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Angelina Jolie and the Eternals, one of the weirdest, most intriguing superhero teams to-date. Created by Marvel legend Jack Kirby, the Eternals could be the MCU's next big superstars. Here's why.
In true Game of Thrones fashion, one potential spinoff has already been killed
Bryan Cogman, who wrote Game of Thrones' character-driven season 8 episode A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, revealed that the Thrones prequel he was developing for HBO will not go forward. An entirely different spinoff, which stars actress Naomi Watts, is still in production.
With Sinemia gone, are movie subscription plans too good to be true?
Amid a class-action suit from subscribers over unexpected fees, complaints about a broken app, ongoing revenue woes, and a lawsuit from its biggest competitor, MoviePass, Sinemia has closed shop in America, casting the future of theatrical movie subscription services into doubt.
Sorry, Spielberg. Streaming movies are still eligible for the Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided that, despite complaints from filmmakers including Steven Spielberg, movies like Netflix's Roma, which are primarily distributed via streaming services, will still be eligible for the Oscars in 2020. In 2019, Roma won three Academy Awards.
Watch the Captain Marvel, other MCU post-credits scenes before Avengers: Endgame
Catch up on the Marvel Cinematic Universe's ongoing storyline before Avengers: Endgame's big finale by watching the post-credits scenes for every Marvel film, starting with Iron Man and going all the way up to the still-in-theaters Captain Marvel, via Marvel Studios' official Twitter account.
The Game of Thrones season premiere was pirated 54 million times in 24 hours
Winter is here, and so are the pirates. The debut episode of Game of Thrones' final season was pirated 54 million times in the 24 hours after it aired, almost tripling the show's official viewership totals and putting HBO's epic fantasy drama on pace to be the year's most pirated show.
Disney Plus: Our first look at Disney’s impressive new $7 streamer
Disney Plus, Disney's brand new streaming service, arrives on phones, and streaming boxes this fall, and we've got your first look at the service's user interface, its coolest features (streaming Simpsons episodes, anyone?), and some of its original Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar content.
Kate McKinnon will play disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes for Hulu
Saturday Night Live superstar and all-around funny woman McKinnon has signed on to star as Theranos founder and alleged fraudster Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout, a limited Hulu series based on the podcast of the same name. ABC News' Rebecca Jarvis, who created the podcast, will co-produce.
You can’t turn away from the 10 most memorable Game of Thrones death scenes
Game of Thrones is known for some of the most brutal, bloody, and shocking death scenes to ever appear on the small screen. If you're a glutton for punishment and want to relive the misery, check out our list of the 10 most gruesome and memorable fatalities in HBO's epic fantasy series.
Netflix looks to buy historic Golden Age movie theater in Hollywood
Amid debates about whether Netflix movies should qualify for the Oscars, Netflix is in talks to buy Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theater for "tens of millions of dollars," which could have a significant impact on the streaming service's prospects the next time that awards season rolls around.
Jeremy Renner will train the next Hawkeye in a new Disney Plus show
It looks like Avengers: Endgame won't be the end for at least one Avenger. Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye, will pass the torch to a young woman named Kate Bishop in a new series being developed for Disney Plus, Disney's upcoming streaming service. Jeremy Renner will reprise his MCU role for the show.
YouTube is making its own Bandersnatch-style interactive shows
Not to be outdone by companies like Netflix and Walmart, which are investing more and more money into Choose-Your-Own-Adventure-style programming, YouTube has created a new division devoted to producing original interactive content in the style of Netflix's Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.
For $3,000, you can rent Hollywood blockbusters while they’re still in theaters
Red Carpet Home Cinema, a new service from former Ticketmaster CEO Fred Rosen, lets you skip the multiplex and watch the newest movies in the comfort of your own home -- but with a special $15,000 streaming box and rental costs that run from $1,500 to $3,000, that convenience doesn't come cheap.
Prepare for Avengers: Endgame with AMC’s 60-hour Marvel movie marathon
On April 23, AMC Theaters is hosting a two-and-a-half day Marvel Cinematic Universe Marathon that consists of every single movie in the MCU -- all 22 of them -- and culminates with an early screening of Avengers: Endgame, which promises to wrap up the saga that began in 2008 with Iron Man.
Bear Grylls goes interactive with Netflix’s Bandersnatch-esque You vs. Wild
Think you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness, Bear Grylls-style? You vs. Wild, an eight episode interactive Netflix series that takes cues from Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, will let you prove it by letting you guide Grylls through some of the most inhospitable locations on the planet.