22 Movies And Franchises To Watch On HBO Max Right Now

HBO Max Originals Reviews: What to Watch and What to Skip

WarnerMedia’s HBO Max has officially launched, with over 10,000 hours of movies and shows from the company’s vast entertainment library. (Here’s every TV show and movie available on HBO Max at launch.) For the price of a regular HBO subscription, you’ll have access to a library that includes Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty, HBO’s Game of Thrones, TNT’s The Alienist, and a slew of anime from Studio Ghibli and Crunchyroll, as well as HBO Max’s own Originals developed exclusively for the platform.

At launch, the streamer has a small collection of scripted, unscripted, and documentary shows for you to binge, including a new batch of Looney Tunes Cartoons, a rom-com series starring Anna Kendrick, and a new late-night show featuring Elmo as the host. Below, we’ve reviewed the first batch of HBO Max Originals, with more to come as new shows are released over the next few months, including the first of several Adventure Time specials, Season 2 of Doom Patrol, and Regular Show creator JG Quintel’s new animated comedy Close Enough.

Looney Tunes Cartoons

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Official Plot Synopsis: Looney Tunes Cartoons is an all-new series from Warner Bros. Animation starring the cherished Looney Tunes characters. Looney Tunes Cartoons echoes the high production value and process of the original Looney Tunes theatrical shorts with a cartoonist-driven approach to storytelling. Marquee Looney Tunes characters will be featured in their classic pairings in simple, gag-driven, and visually vibrant stories. The new series will include 80 eleven-minute episodes, each comprised of animated shorts that vary in length and include adapted storylines for today’s audience. Fans can also look forward to holiday-themed specials. Looney Tunes Cartoons is produced by Warner Bros. Animation and features a talented group of voice cast members including Eric Bauza, Jeff Bergman, and Bob Bergen. Pete Browngardt (Uncle Grandpa) and Sam Register (Teen Titans Go!) serve as executive producers.

Verdict: Warner Bros.’ wacky 90-year-old animated franchise returns with a hefty batch of new adventures (80 in total, with 10 episodes available at launch) featuring iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird and more. Looney Tunes Cartoons honors the past with its distinct animation and over-the-top comedic antics that evoke classic storylines – such as Bugs battling a mad scientist and his hairy monster Gossamer. Everything here feels (if you’re familiar) very much like the Looney Tunes of old without trying to modernize any of the subject matter or violence for today’s audience. Whether or not this new iteration will appeal to a new generation remains to be seen, but if you’ve been longing for some old school Looney Tunes, then this should scratch that itch. (And if not, HBO Max also boasts all the classic Looney Tunes cartoons as part of its library.) – David Griffin

Score: 8

Love Life

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Official Plot Synopsis: Love Life, the first full-length scripted series to star Oscar-nominee Anna Kendrick, is about the journey from first love to last love, and how the people we’re with along the way make us into who we are when we finally end up with someone forever. This fresh take on a romantic comedy anthology series is from creator and co-showrunner Sam Boyd (In a Relationship) and is produced by Lionsgate Television and Feigco Entertainment. The series will follow a different protagonist’s quest for love each season, with each half-hour episode telling the story of one of their relationships. Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, A Simple Favor) stars in the first season along with Zoë Chao (Downhill, Strangers), Peter Vack (Someone Great, The Bold Type), Sasha Compere (Miracle Workers, Uncorked), and Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread, Another Year). Kendrick serves as an executive producer alongside Paul Feig (A Simple Favor, Bridesmaids) and Dan Magnante (Someone Great). Sam Boyd, who wrote the pilot and directs, also executive produces with co-showrunner and executive producer Bridget Bedard (Transparent and Ramy).

Verdict: Anna Kendrick is reliably charming in her most prominent TV role to date, providing Love Life with its beating heart; it’s just a pity that the show surrounding her feels so conventional. Coming after Hulu’s stylish (and considerably more adventurous) High Fidelity, which also tackles the idea of revisiting a person’s formative relationships over the course of one season, Love Life is a bittersweet but frustratingly safe exploration of how our dating choices can have ripple effects throughout our lives, treading ground that many dramedies have explored before. Kendrick keeps things buoyant (assisted by a scene-stealing Zoe Chao), and the series’ 30-minute episodic structure helps keep the momentum going for an easy, diverting binge, but for a show about the highs and lows of love, it can’t help but feel strangely half-hearted. – Laura Prudom

Score: 7

The Not Too Late Show With Elmo

Official Plot Synopsis: Elmo is the host of his very own talk show and he’s going to bring you some (not-too-late) fun with an all-new, celeb-studded talk show series. This brand-new “primetime” series brings familiar Sesame Street friends like Elmo, Cookie Monster, celebrity guests, and laughs the whole family can enjoy! Elmo will interview guests such as fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and John Oliver, comedian John Mulaney, New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander, actress Blake Lively, and award-winning musical acts Lil Nas X and The Jonas Brothers. The Not Too Late Show with Elmo is produced by Sesame Workshop.

Verdict: In his latest venture, Elmo attempts to carve himself on spot on the Mount Rushmore of iconic television late-night hosts like Carson, Letterman, and Leno with a talk show of his own. The Not Too Late Show features all of the elements you’d come to expect in this genre, such as a house band, live studio audience, and celebrity guests like the Jonas Brothers. The problem with HBO Max’s take on this type of show is that it doesn’t offer anything new (despite the puppet host) and is a bit awkward at times, as celebrities try to interact with Elmo in a natural way. But more often than not, the conversations feel forced and the concept feels too adult for kids to enjoy (does the Sesame Street audience really crave a late-night format?) and too juvenile for grown-ups. Elmo, adorable as he is, is no Conan O’Brien. – David Griffin

Score: 5

Craftopia

Official Plot Synopsis: Craftopia is an epic kids crafting competition show hosted and executive produced by YouTube influencer Lauren Riihimaki aka (LaurDIY). Creating and demonstrating crafts to over 8.9 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, LaurDIY has been deemed the “millennial Martha Stewart” by Forbes. On Craftopia, 9 to 15-year old contestants put their imaginations to the test and make their crafting dreams come true in a magical studio. After racing to fill up their carts with inspiring materials from the studio “store,” crafters meet larger-than-life challenges, making truly inventive and amazing creations in order to take home the ‘Craftrophia.’ Craftopia is executive produced by Rhett Bachner and Brien Meagher for B17 Entertainment.

Verdict: This delightful crafting competition series, featuring contestants between the ages of 9 to 15, showcases the unique talents of these creative youngsters in their quest to win a $5,000 grand prize. Each episode has a different competitive theme, like creating a memorable wall hanging or party invitation using the various tools and crafting supplies found in the colorful studio store. YouTube star LaurDIY is a great host, who not only encourages the contestants but also offers insightful tips about how you can make similar creations at home. Whether you’re a long-time crafter or a newbie, Craftopia is an inspiring and charming look at some of the best young talent around. – David Griffin

Score: 8

Legendary

Official Plot Synopsis: Pulling directly from the underground ballroom community, voguing teams (aka “houses”) must compete in unbelievable balls and showcase sickening fashion in order to achieve “legendary” status. The cast includes MC Dashaun Wesley and DJ MikeQ as well as celebrity judges Law Roach, Jameela Jamil, Leiomy Maldonado, and Megan Thee Stallion. From Scout Productions, Emmy Award ® winners David Collins (Queer Eye), Rob Eric (Queer Eye) and Michael Williams (Queer Eye) serve as executive producers. Jane Mun (People’s Choice Awards, MTV Music Awards, America’s Best Dance Crew) and Josh Greenberg (Lip Sync Battle, Sunday Best, America’s Best Dance Crew) serve as executive producers and showrunners.

Verdict: Legendary is pure chaos, and you’ll either love it or hate it on those terms. If you’re a newcomer to the world of ball culture (or, like me, only have cursory knowledge thanks to FX’s Pose), Legendary doesn’t offer much background or context on the diverse community at its heart – diving headfirst into flashy dance contests with only a brief introduction to each of the eight competing houses who are vying for supremacy. That breakneck pace – not to mention the jaw-dropping death drops – makes this glitter-packed competition series an engaging (if slightly overwhelming) watch, but it’s unlikely to serve as an easily digestible introduction for anyone who’s not already interested in voguing or the underground ballroom scene, and by focusing solely on the performances, it feels like we’re missing out on the human connection that has made RuPaul’s Drag Race such an addictive hit. – Laura Prudom

Score: 6

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What do you think of HBO Max’s launch day lineup? Weigh in below! If you’re still confused how to sign up for HBO Max, check out our guide, the key differences between HBO Max, HBO Now, and HBO Go, and which notable DC TV shows and movies are missing from the launch. Plus, learn why you can’t watch HBO Max on Fire TV and Roku yet, and get the intel on the addition of Darkseid to Zack Snyder’s cut of Justice League.

Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Review

Hitting more than a year after launch, the big patch that coincided with the release of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath is exactly the kind of shot in the arm that MK11 needs to keep going strong in its second year. There are new stages, Friendships for every character, a plethora of big-time balance changes that shake up the meta, stage fatalities, quality of life improvements, and more.

The best part is, all of that is free. You don’t need the $40 Aftermath expansion to experience any of it. …Which makes the value of the actual expansion itself a bit questionable. Don’t get me wrong, what little content Aftermath offers is great. The three-hour campaign is a worthy epilogue to the main Mortal Kombat 11 story, and the trio of new characters – Fujin, Sheeva, and RoboCop – are all interesting in their own ways (though some are more interesting than others). But no matter how you slice it, there’s just not much meat on Aftermath’s bones when you compare it to most expansions.

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Aftermath’s campaign picks up right where Mortal Kombat 11 leaves off and takes us on a predictable but enjoyable and action-packed side-story that inserts all of the non-guest DLC characters.

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Apart from Tagawa’s performance, everything else is business as usual for a NetherRealm story mode, with the exception of it being over in just about three hours or so. There’s tons of well-choreographed fight scenes, smart integration of gameplay that forces you to learn characters you might not otherwise play, and a couple of head-scratching moments of questionable logic as Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, and Fujin attempt to pull off a time-travel heist. Still, if you’re able to turn your brain off and just enjoy the ride it takes you on, Aftermath’s campaign is a good time for as long as it lasts.

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RoboCop is no doubt the most prolific of the pack, but unfortunately, he’s also the least interesting fighter. His basic moveset feels very plain, just about every special move he has feels like it’s been done before, and overall his playstyle just isn’t one that’s very fun to play. That said, he’s an extremely effective zoner, with what is probably the best low projectile in MK11, so if you like characters that hang back and bombard your opponents with a constant barrage of bullets, bombs, and missiles, RoboCop was custom made for you.

[poilib element=”quoteBox” parameters=”excerpt=Unfortunately%2C%20RoboCop%20is%20the%20least%20interesting%20new%20fighter.”]Sheeva, on the other hand, is a blast. She’s an absolute bruiser with extremely satisfying combos that make me feel like I’ve hit my opponent a thousand times by the time I’m done. She’s a close-range powerhouse with a nice variety of playstyles in her three competitive variations. Her first variation gives her the ability to alter the landing spot of her iconic teleport stomp for some risky mind games; the second focuses almost entirely on combo damage; and the third is a mixup machine with overheads, lows, and command grabs.

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In stark contrast to RoboCop, virtually everything that Fujin does is completely unique to him, which makes him a very strange and exciting, if slightly unwieldy, character. Nothing about him is conventional, from his ability to run on air, to his weird launching tornado that requires you to actually manually direct it, to his unique slide that can be used to slip under projectiles and either start a combo or hit with an extremely satisfying krushing blow.

It’s kind of a bummer that currently the only way to get any of them is to buy the $40 Aftermath package, whereas all of the other DLC characters are available for $6 a piece. Hopefully somewhere down the line, NetherRealm will offer the option to buy these characters a la carte, or at the very least as a part of a new reasonably priced kombat pack seperate from the Aftermath campaign, because.Sheeva and Fujin especially are great additions to the roster. Even RoboCop, despite being a bit boring to play, is still fun to see in action.

22 Movies And Franchises To Watch On HBO Max Right Now

22 Movies And Franchises To Watch On HBO Max Right Now – GameSpot

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With the launch of HBO Max comes one of the most comprehensive streaming content libraries available. From a long list of new and old TV shows to a surprisingly large selection of movies that span Hollywood’s history, there is plenty to watch.

While the service isn’t perfect, as pointed out in our breakdown and review of HBO Max, there is a lot to love about the new offering. However, with so much content to sift through, it’s hard to know where to start. We have a solution to that problem.

After digging through all of the movies HBO Max has to offer, we’ve come up with the 22 best films and franchises you can stream on day one. From beloved movies like Die Hard to older series you should definitely set time aside to revisit, like the Police Academy movies, there’s something for everyone.

So what are you waiting for? Take a look at our HBO Max movie recommendations below. If you’re looking to get a bit more specific, also make sure to check out our horror movie picks for the service.

And speaking of things you should be watching, consider listening to GameSpot’s weekly TV series and movies-focused podcast, You Should Be Watching. With new episodes premiering every Wednesday, you can watch a video version of the podcast over on GameSpot Universe or listen to audio versions on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and Apple Podcasts.

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1. 2001: A Space Odyssey

Stanley Kubrick’s iconic sci-fi film made a deep cultural impact when it hit theaters in 1968. It realistically depicted space travel, was a visual effects pioneer, and introduced a truly scary monster–the HAL 9000 sentient computer. If you have never seen 2001, do yourself a favor and give it a shot. It’s a very long movie, but worth the investment.

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2. A Nightmare on Elm Street series

If you’re looking for scares, HBO Max has plenty. Most notably, the service is launching with every single Freddy Krueger movie–from the original A Nightmare on Elm Street to that terrible remake. Watch them all through Freddy vs. Jason, then skip the reboot for a wonderful viewing experience.

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3. Jason X

Yes, the Friday the 13th franchise got bad. Yes, this isn’t one of the best entries. Jason X is worth your time, though. After all, it sends Jason Voorhees to space. It’s hard to believe what started as a mother seeking revenge on camp counselors for the death of her son somehow evolved to an unkillable space monster, but it did.

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4. The DC movies

There are so many movies based on DC Comics properties, and many of them are available on HBO Max. You’ll be able to watch everything from Tim Burton’s original Batman film to Justice League–and eventually a new cut of the movie that Zack Snyder is putting together. So if you are in need of some classic DC superheroes, this is your destination. Still, there are some glaring omissions. The original Superman films are nowhere to be found, along with Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies.

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5. Police Academy series

If you somehow haven’t watched these silly movies about a bunch of police trainees yet, you’re in luck. All seven entries in the franchise are streaming. By the time you get to the final two entries–City Under Siege and Mission to Moscow–the quality starts dropping quickly. Still, these are fun movies.

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6. Gremlins series

Both Gremlins movies are available at launch, in case you want to find out what happens if you feed a mogwai after midnight or get it wet. Both movies should be considered essential viewing for any fan of ’80s pop culture. What’s more, they couldn’t be any more different. While the first is legitimately scary, Gremlins 2 adds a dose of zaniness that is more than welcome. Not sure what we’re talking about? This Key & Peele sketch will enlighten you.

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7. Lethal Weapon series

Supposedly, a fifth Lethal Weapon movie is going to happen one day. That’s not necessary now, though. The four existing movies in the buddy cop franchise are all streaming on HBO Max, which you can watch in the comfort of your own home. If you enjoy sassy saxophone music as a transition between scenes, consider it your lucky day.

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8. Godzilla series

There are so many classic Godzilla movies on HBO Max, pitting the monstrous lizard against a wide variety of rival kaiju, including Hedorah, MechaGodzilla, and Mothra. If you’re looking for something a bit more modern, there’s also 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

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9. Alien series

The Alien movies remain beloved–at least some of them do. Thankfully, the best of them are on HBO Max, including Ridley Scott’s original film Alien. Also available are Aliens, Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection, and, just because, AVP: Alien vs. Predator.

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10. Apocalypse Now

Francis Ford Coppola’s epic war drama, which is set during the Vietnam War, has been hailed as one of the greatest films of all time. If you haven’t seen it before, now is the time.

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11. The Mighty Ducks series

You might be expecting the Mighty Ducks movies to be on Disney+ because they’re Disney movies. That’s not the case. All three films in the hockey franchise are on HBO Max and waiting for you to watch and quack along.

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12. Hackers

Hackers is perfect and anyone who disagrees is not your friend. The 1995 movie stars a young Angelina Jolie and doesn’t seem to know, exactly, what hacking a computer actually entails. That’s part of the movie’s charm, as it reimagines teen computer hackers as low-grade action heroes waging a war against an evil hacker that’s framing them for terrorism–no seriously, they’re being framed for overturning oil tankers via hacking.

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13. True Lies

When director James Cameron and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger reunited after the incredibly successful Terminator 2: Judgement Day, who could have guessed it’d be in an action-comedy? True Lies stands out as one of Cameron’s best films, featuring Schwarzenegger as a secret agent masquerading as a computer salesman. This movie is seriously funny, thanks in large part to co-star Jamie Lee Curtis delivering some of her best work, and is ready to be found by a new generation.

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14. Die Hard trilogy

You’ve seen Die Hard. You’ve, honestly, probably seen every movie in the franchise, including the dreaded A Good Day to Die Hard. Luckily, HBO Max only has the first three movies–Die Hard through Die Hard with a Vengeance. So go watch those and forget that parts 4 and 5 exist.

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15. Fight Club

This David Fincher classic remains incredibly entertaining as you watch Edward Norton and Brad Pitt’s characters descend into madness as they start a club with the sole intention of beating people up (and making soap, and also, possibly, tearing down society) to work out their aggressions.

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16. Dick Tracy

This is another Disney movie missing from the Disney+ platform. That’s okay, though, because it is streaming on HBO Max. Dick Tracy is one of the most visually striking comic book movies ever made, and with Warren Beatty as the titular detective in a yellow trench coat, this is a film that deserves to be revered.

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17. Harry Potter series

Want to watch a Harry Potter movie? This is the place for you. All eight films in the original series are available to stream. Additionally, Fantastic Beasts and the Crimes of Grindelwald are also available.

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18. Jaws

There is exactly one good Jaws movie, and it’s on HBO Max. If you’re a glutton for punishment, the other three movies are also there. But why would you do that to yourself when you can watch a perfect shark movie then move on?

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19. Studio Ghibli collection

No, this isn’t a movie–it’s an entire movie studio. Every Studio Ghibli feature film is available to stream on HBO Max, from 1986’s Castle in the Sky through 2014’s When Marnie Was There.

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20. Ready or Not

If you missed this horror movie when it hit theaters in 2019, you can fix that grave mistake now. It’s one of the more inventive thrillers in recent memory and the directors have signed on to make the next entry in the Scream franchise, so it’s time to get familiar with them.

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21. Ready to Rumble

Ready to Rumble is not a good movie. In fact, it’s actually a terrible movie. If you’re a professional wrestling fan, though, it’s essential viewing. Made in the latter days of World Championship Wrestling’s existence, several WCW wrestlers made it to the big screen in this film about a man who cleans out port-a-potties (David Arquette) dreaming of becoming a pro wrestling star. It’s filled with low-grade humor and laughable performances, and to promote it, WCW made Arquette its actual World Champion for a period of time. This movie is a colossal blunder on every level and has to be seen to be believed.

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22. The Wizard

Lastly, there’s The Wizard. This movie is a commercial for Nintendo products and doesn’t even try to hide it. Fred Savage plays a kid who takes his little brother on a cross-country adventure to play in a Nintendo competition. This film introduced Super Mario Bros. 3 to the world and it spent a bunch of time making the Power Glove look cool (it wasn’t). The Wizard is pure ’80s fun.

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Disclosure: ViacomCBS is GameSpot’s parent company

Why You Can’t Watch HBO Max on Fire TV and Roku

HBO Max has officially launched! The new streaming service is WarnerMedia’s answer to likes of Netflix and Disney+, and it offers a huge catalog of movies and TV shows — everything from DC titles (with some glaring omissions) to anime classics by Studio Ghibli to beloved sitcoms like Friends and, of course, HBO series like The Sopranos and Game of Thrones.

The thing is, if you’re hoping to watch HBO Max on your Roku or Amazon Fire Stick/Fire TV, you’re out of luck for now. The service is not available on those devices.

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Let’s dive into where you can get the service, and why it’s not an option on Roku or Amazon’s Fire TV yet…

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Where Is HBO Max Available?

The good news is those who use the following can access HBO Max:

iOS
Android
Apple TV
Android TV
Chromecast
Xbox One
PlayStation 4
Some cable TV providers
The good ol’ web

Additionally, users who have the HBO Go or HBO Now app — including on Roku or Fire TV/Fire Stick — can still of course use those HBO-specific services that they’ve always had. But the additional content available on HBO Max will not be available through Go or Now.

Why You Can’t Watch HBO Max on Fire TV and Roku

Oddly, even though Roku and Fire TV account for more than 80 million TV households, HBO Max can’t be accessed on those devices. The reason why this is the case is, on the face of it, fairly simple: WarnerMedia and their parent company AT&T haven’t been able to make a deal with Roku and Amazon. But talks are reportedly ongoing.

“As the No. 1 streaming platform in the US we believe that HBO Max would benefit greatly from the scale and content marketing capabilities available with distribution on our platform,” a Roku spokesman said in a statement, according to Cnet. “Unfortunately we haven’t reached [an] agreement yet with HBO Max. While not on our platform today, we look forward to helping HBO Max in the future successfully scale their streaming business.”

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John Stankey, AT&T’s incoming CEO and former head of WarnerMedia, discussed the matter on CNBC (via Variety) on Wednesday. “Roku and Amazon at this point have elected to not be distributors,” he said. “We must be doing something right if somebody believes we are now starting to be more in conflict with their business, so I don’t necessarily take that as a bad sign.”

We’ll see about that!

Variety’s sources add that revenue-sharing terms are at issue, but also “a key objection the OTT companies have with HBO Max is the shift to an app-based distribution model, in which all of the content is funneled through WarnerMedia’s walled garden – instead of through the Roku and Amazon channel platforms.” Also in question is how advertising will be handled when a lower-cost, ad-supported version of HBO Max (think Hulu’s ad-supported model) debuts in 2021.

For more on HBO Max, check out all the TV Shows, movies and originals you can stream now. And here are all the DC shows and movies missing from HBO Max at launch.

The Last of Us Part 2 State of Play Details Revealed

The latest edition of PlayStation’s State of Play livestream focuses on The Last of Us 2. With less than a month before the sequel’s release, Naughty Dog and Sony are sharing more about the highly-anticipated continuation of Joel and Ellie’s post-apocalyptic saga.

While Naughty Dog has been sharing video updates about various aspects of The Last of Us 2, today’s 20-minute look could reveal even more insight. What’s different in the world of The Last of Us 2? Check below for updates and reveals as they happen when the livestream begins at 1 pm PT/4 pm ET. You can follow along with the livestream below.

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The Last of Us Part 2 Locations and Map Details

The Last of Us Part 2 picks up several years after the events of the first game after they settle in the relatively peaceful settlement in Jackson, Wyoming.
Ellie is 19 at the start of the sequel.
The game will cover expansive parts of the world, including real-life locations.
The game will take place over multiple seasons and climates, from the snow-capped mountains of Jackson to the lush Pacific Northwest.
Naughty Dog has put great detail into recreating the real cities the maps are based on. Seattle will be another location Ellie visits on her journey.
Along with jumping, Ellie will be able to use ropes to traverse a more open and expansive map or find hidden secrets.
Naughty Dog says The Last of Us Part 2 will be some of the biggest the studio’s developers have ever created.
Horses and boats will also help Ellie traverse the larger maps.

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The Last of Us Part 2 Enemies and Factions Explained

The Washington Liberation Front is an armed group that originally fought to free Seattle from the military. But have become a powerful and deadly faction in Seattle since taking control of the city.
Another faction Ellie encounters are the Seraphites, or “Scars” a religious group of zealots that specialize in stealth combat and camouflage.
The Seraphites are the cloaked group seen in the first Last of Us 2 reveal trailer.
New infected types will be present in the sequel such as Shamblers, a pustule covered infected that explodes when hit.
Druckmann did not share the most horrifying new infected-type, but a terrifying roar can be heard over a black screen.
Enemy NPCs are smarter now and can track you from your scent.

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The Last of Us Part 2 Combat Details

Ellie’s physical advantages come into play in combat. She’s more agile than enemies and can dodge and counter enemies during fights.
Because of the large map size, Ellie can use the environment to her advantage or avoid combat instances altogether.
Allies will sometimes join Ellie during combat encounters and other parts of the game. Ellie can take down enemies with the help of friends, or fight off clickers as a group.
There will be a skill upgrade and weapons system that lets players create unique fighting styles that cater to their preferences.
Players can scavenge for parts to customize weapons. These customizations will be visually represented on your weapons. So if you the rifle’s sight, for example, the scope will be added to the rifle.

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Last of Us Part 2 Gameplay Demo

The demo begins with Ellie diving into a lake to avoid detection from enemies before surfacing behind her prey.
Hotline Miami exists in the world of The Last of Us, apparently.
Ellie added a silencer to her pistol for stealth kills, but can also take enemy NPCs hostage if she needs cover or protection.
Like in the first game, Ellie can use various explosives and traps during combat.
Enemies will attack you while you’re trying to open locked doors.
The gameplay and cinematics blend seamlessly during the demo. Scripted sequences will occur during gameplay, while at other times gameplay will transition into a cinematic sequence.

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The Last of Us Part 2 will be released for the PlayStation 4 on June 19. IGN’s Last of Us 2 review will go live on Friday, June 12, 12:01 AM PT.

HBO Max Has a Small but Great Anime Collection

HBO Max pulls shows from all across WarnerMedia’s properties, and that includes anime streaming service Crunchyroll. While HBO Max’s little anime library is probably the smallest of all the streaming services, it has an edge on the rest simply for having Studio Ghibli movies and through its obvious curation by Crunchyroll.

If you’re already immersed in the anime community, it’s likely you won’t find many surprises among the 17 anime series available on HBO Max. Many of the biggest and best anime it offers are available on many other streaming services. However, for those of you who don’t watch anime season to season or are just getting into anime, this is a solid batch to dig into. HBO Max’s Crunchyroll Collection has classics like Rouinin Kenshin as well as brand new anime like In/Spectre and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken.

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Anime on HBO Max

Most of the anime series available range from good to excellent with a few exceptions. In fact, it’s easier for us to tell you which anime to skip rather than provide just a few suggestions. Berserk, Schwarzes Marken, and The Testament of Sister New Devil should either be on the very bottom of your watchlist or not on it at all. Berserk (2016) is a rather disappointing adaptation of the classic manga, but it still has a lot of action. You’ll find better animated and more exciting action elsewhere on this list, though.

Below is the list of all anime available through the Crunchyroll Collection:

91 Days
Berserk
Bungo Stray Dogs
Erased – IGN’s Anime of the Year of 2016
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
In/Spectre
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Kill la Kill
Kiznaiver
Konosuba – God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!
Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World
Rokka – Braves of the Six Flowers
Rurouni Kenshin
Schwarzes Marken
The Testament of Sister New Devil
Your Lie in April

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Studio Ghibli on HBO Max

The following Ghibli movies are available on HBO Max:

My Neighbor Totoro
Spirited Away
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Howl’s Moving Castle
Princess Mononoke
Ponyo
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
The Secret World of Arrietty
Whisper of the Heart
The Cat Returns
Porco Rosso
The Wind Rises
Castle in the Sky
When Marnie Was There
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Ocean Waves
Tales from Earthsea
Only Yesterday
Pom Poko
From Up on Poppy Hill
My Neighbors the Yamadas

When Are We Getting More Anime on HBO Max?

Don’t expect new anime on HBO Max every month. Instead, a press release revealed that the Crunchyroll Collection will be updated every quarter:

“Crunchyroll will curate additional top anime titles for HBO Max each quarter, cultivating fresh offerings that appeal to new and existing anime fans including Hunter x Hunter and Death Note coming to the streamer within the first year of launch.”

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It’s clear HBO Max isn’t being used as an alternative platform for the newest simulcast anime. If you’re looking for those, you’ll want to stick with subscribing to one of the leading anime streaming services. For more information on HBO Max, be sure to read IGN’s guide to HBO Max.

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Miranda Sanchez is the executive editor of guides at IGN. You can chat with her about video games and anime on Twitter.

HBO Max: All the Shows and Movies You Can Watch Now

If you thought that you already binged everything there is to watch over the past few months, fear not, because WarnerMedia’s HBO Max streaming service has launched with thousands of movies and TV shows to stream right now. In an effort to compete with the likes of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+, the streamer boasts 10,000 hours of content including popular shows from its various networks like HBO, TNT, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Crunchyroll, and many more.

On the movie front, HBO Max will include films from Warner Bros., New Line, the Criterion Collection, and Studio Ghibli, with more set to be added throughout 2020. While you’ll have to wait until 2021 before you can feast your eyes on the Justice League Snyder Cut, HBO Max should have plenty of content to keep you busy until then. Below, you’ll find a list of all the HBO Max movies and shows available at launch. Here’s how to sign up for HBO Max (or figure out if you already have it), and here are the main differences between HBO Max, HBO Go, and HBO Now.

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HBO Max Originals

At launch, HBO Max is offering a handful of originals for both adults and kids, including Anna Kendrick’s rom-com series, Love Life, and a late-night talk show hosted by Elmo. Here are all the HBO Max Originals available at launch, including several series co-produced by UK broadcasters:

Love Life
Legendary
On the Record
Craftopia
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
Looney Tunes Cartoons
Trigonometry (co-production with the BBC)
Ghosts (co-production with the BBC)
Home (co-production with Channel 4)
Stath Lets Flats (co-production with Channel 4)

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HBO Max Shows

The streamer will be home to the entire library of HBO’s original series like The Wire, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, and Band of Brothers. Other offerings from networks such as The CW (Batwoman) and TNT (The Alienist) will also be included at launch. Here are all the HBO Max shows available at launch:

HBO’s Library of Past and Present Original Shows
Cartoon Network’s Library of Past and Present Shows (including Adventure Time, Regular Show, Dexter’s Laboratory, Steven Universe, The Powerpuff Girls, The Flintstones, The Jetsons)
A Selection of Adult Swim’s Library of Past and Present Shows (Rick and Morty, The Boondocks, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Samurai Jack, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Robot Chicken, Primal, Home Movies, Metalocalypse)
Anime from Crunchyroll (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Kill la Kill, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Re:ZERO Starting Life in Another World – Director’s Cut, Rurouni Kenshin, KONOSUBA – God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World!, Bungo Stray Dogs, Berserk, Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress, In/Spectre)
CNN Docuseries (Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, The Wonder List, United Shades of America, 1968, This Is Life with Lisa Ling, The Sixties, The Seventies, The Eighties, The Nineties, The 2000s, The Movies)
TruTV Originals (including Impractical Jokers, Adam Ruins Everything, At Home with Amy Sedaris, The Carbonaro Effect, Tacoma FD, The Chris Gethard Show, Hack My Life)
BBC series (including Doctor Who, Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Luther, Top Gear, The Office UK, I’m Alan Partridge, Coupling, Gavin and Stacey, Little Britain, The Thick of It, Wallander, The Honorable Woman)
The Alienist
The Bachelor and The Bachelorette (including versions from the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada)
Batwoman
The Big Bang Theory
Conan Without Borders
Doom Patrol
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Friends
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Katy Keene
Nancy Drew
The O.C.
Pretty Little Liars
Search Party
Sesame Street
Teen Titans

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HBO Max Movies

The WarnerMedia movie library has recent titles like John Wick: Chapter 3 and X-Men Dark Phoenix, as well as the first appearance of Daniel Craig as James Bond in Casino Royale, and the late Robin Williams’ memorable performance in Mrs. Doubtfire, plus all eight Harry Potter movies. DC movies including Joker, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Shazam, Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman, and the animated Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker are also available, although Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and Christopher Reeve’s Superman films are notably missing from HBO Max’s launch day titles.

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For fans of the classics, HBO Max will take you way back so you can rewatch, or experience for the first time, timeless films like Ben-Hur, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Casablanca, along with the beloved Critereon Collection and a curated selection of films from TCM. And for you Studio Ghibli lovers, HBO Max will be the exclusive home for all of Studio Ghibli’s movies in the US. Here are all the HBO Max movies available at launch:

…And God Created Woman
16 Days of Glory
2 or 3 Things I Know About Her
2001: A Space Odyssey
42nd Street
8½
A Brief History of Time
A Day in the Country
A Day’s Pleasure
A Dog’s Life
A Hard Day’s Night
A King in New York
A Night in the Show
A Nightmare on Elm Street films
A Patch of Blue
A Room with a View
A Star is Born (1954, 1976)
A Star is Born (2018)
A Streetcar Named Desire
A Taste of Honey
A Walk to Remember
A Woman Under the Influence
A Woman of Paris
Adam’s Rib
Adventures of Robin Hood
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
Alien (Director’s Cut)
Alien 3
Alien Resurrection
Aliens
Amarcord
American Pie
An American in Paris
An Angel at my Table
An Officer and a Gentleman
Analyze This
Annie Hall
Apocalypse Now
Aquaman
Aquamarine
Armageddon
Art of Racing in the Rain
Ashes and Diamonds
Atlanta’s Olympic Glory
Au Revior Les Enfants
Autumn Sonata
Aya
Babe
Babette’s Feast
Baby Boom
Batman & Robin
Batman (1989)
Batman Beyond: The Return of the Joker
Batman Forever
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman vs. Robin
Batman: Gotham Knight
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 1
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Part 2
Battle of Algiers
Battleship Potemkin
Beauty and the Beast
Bedazzled
Belle De Jour
Ben-Hur
Bicycle Thieves
Big Top Pee Wee
Black Girl
Black Narcissus
Black Orpheus
Blithe Spirit
Blood Simple
Body Heat
Bonnie and Clyde
Boys Don’t Cry
Braveheart
Breaking the Waves
Breathless
Bridesmaids
Brief Encounter
Bringing Up Baby
Broken Arrow
Brute Force
Buena Vista Social Club
Calgary ‘88: 16 Days of Glory
Cannery Row
Capricorn One
Carnival of Souls
Casablanca
Casino Royale
Cast Away
Castle in the Sky
Cheyenne Autumn
Chimes at Midnight
Cimarron
Citizen Kane
City Lights
City of Angels
Cleo from 5 to 7
Closer
Cold Mountain
Cool Hand Luke
Countdown
Cranes are Flying
Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Cries and Whispers
Crisis: Behind a Presidential Commitment
Critters
Cronos
D2: The Mighty Ducks
D3: The Mighty Ducks
Daisies
Darjeeling Limited
Dead Man
Deep Blue Sea
Desert Hearts
Destroy All Monsters
Detective Pikachu
Diabolique
Diabolique
Dick Tracy
Die Hard films
Dirty Harry
Divorce Italian Style
Doctor Zhivago
Don’t Look Back
Down by Law
Downtown Abbey
Dr. Strangelove
Drop Dead Fred
Eagle Eye
East of Eden
Eating Raoul
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Elevator to the Gallows
Ella Enchanted
Elvis: That’s the Way It Is
Empire of the Sun
Equinox
Eraserhead
Europa
Europe ‘51
Eyes Without a Face
F is for Fake
Faces
Fanny and Alexander
Fantastic Planet
Fast Five
Fat Girl
Fight Club
First Man Into Space
Footlight Parade
For All Mankind
Foreign Correspondent
Fox and His Friends
Freaks
Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare
Freedom Song
Friday the 13th
From Up on Poppy Hill
Funny Games
Gangs of New York
George Stevens: A Filmmakers Journey
George Stevens: D-Day to Berlin
Germany Year Zero
Gia
Giant
Gidorah, The Three Headed Monster
Gimme Shelter
Girl Crazy
Glass
Glengarry Glen Ross
Godzilla
Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla vs Gigan
Godzilla vs Hedorah
Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla
Godzilla vs Megalon
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Gold Diggers of 1933
Gold Diggers of 1935
Gone with the Wind
Good Will Hunting
Gray’s Anatomy
Great Expectations
Green Lantern
Gremlins, Gremlins 2
Grey Gardens
Grosse Pointe Blank
Hackers
Hairspray
Hairspray (musical remake)
Half Nelson
Hamlet
Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
Hanzo the Razor: Who’s Got the Gold?
Happy Death Day
Harlan County U.S.A
Harold & Kumar go to White Castle
Harold and Maude
Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages
Hearts and Minds
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hellboy
Henry V
Her Smell
Hey Arnold! The Movie
Hobbs & Shaw
Hobson’s Choice
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Hoop Dreams
Hope Floats
House
How the West Was Won
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Howl’s Moving Castle
I Married a Witch
I Shot Jesse James
I Was a Teenage Zombie
Ikiru
In Cold Blood
In Vanda’s Room
In the Mood for Love
Intermezzo
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Irma Vep
Isn’t it Romantic
Ivan the Terrible Part 1
Ivan the Terrible Part 2
Jaws films
John Tucker Must Die
John Wick 3
Joker
Josie and the Pussycats
Jubilee
Jules and Jim
Juliet of the Spirits
Justice League

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Keeper of the Flame
Kiki’s Delivery Service
Kill!
King Kong
Klute
Knife in the Water
Kung Fu Panda
Kwaidan
La Ciénaga
La La Land
La Strada
Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Last Holiday
Late Autumn
Late Spring
Le Samourai
Let’s Spend the Night Together
Lilies of the Field
Lillehammer ‘94: Days of Glory
Limelight
Little Black Book
Little Drummer Girl
Little Shop of Horrors
Lola
Lola Montes
Lolita
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby in the Land of Demons
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
Loneliness of the Long Distance
Look Back in Anger
Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Rings films
Love Actually
Love in the Afternoon
L’Amore
L’Argent
L’Avventura
Major Barbara
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Man Bites Dog
Manhattan
Marriage of Maria Braun
Masculin Feminin
Metropolitan
Mikey and Nicky
Mildred Pierce
Million Dollar Mermaid
Modern Times
Mon Oncle
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa Smile
Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday
Monsieur Verdoux
Monterey Pop
Mothra vs Godzilla
Moulin Rouge!
Mr & Mrs Smith
Mr. Arkadin
Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Soffel
Multiple Maniacs
Muriel’s Wedding
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
My Brilliant Career
My Dinner with Andre
My Life as a Dog
My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbors the Yamadas
My Night at Maud’s
Nagano ‘98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory
Nanook of the North
Nausicaa of the Walley of the Wind
Network
Nice and Friendly
Night of the Living Dead
Nocturnal Animals
North by Northwest
Notting Hill
Now, Voyager
Ocean Waves
Of Mice and Men
Oliver Twist
Once Upon a Time in the West
One Fine Day
Onibaba
Only Angels Have Wings
Only Yesterday
Out of Africa
Paris, Texas
Pat and Mike
Pather Panchali
Paths of Glory
Pay Day
Pearl Harbor
Pepe Le Moko
Permanent Vacation
Persona
Pet Sematary (1989)
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Piranha
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Point Blank
Police Story
Policy Academy films
Polyester
Pom Poko
Ponyo
Porco Russo
Practical Magic
Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink
Pride and Prejudice
Primary
Princess Mononoke
Prisoners
Punch-Drunk Love
Pygmalion
Quadrophenia
Quantum of Solace
Querelle
Raising Arizona
Rashomon
Ready or Not
Rebel Without a Cause
Red Desert
Reds
Regular Show: The Movie
Rembrandt
Requiem for a Dream
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Rhapsody in Blue
Richard III
Rio Bravo
Rodan
Romance on the High Seas
Rome Open City
Sabotage
Safety Last!
Salesman
Samurai Trilogy 1: Musashi Miyamoto
Samurai Trilogy 2: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Samurai Trilogy 3: Duel at Ganryu Island
Satan’s Brew
Save the Last Dance
Sawdust and Tinsel
Scanners
Scary Movie 3
Scenes From a Marriage
Schizopolis
Scooby-Doo

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Seance on a Wet Afternoon
Secrets and Lies
Selena
Senso
Seoul 1988
Set it Off
Seven Samurai
Seventh Seal
Shadows
Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance?
Shazam!
Shock Corridor
Shoot the Moon
Shoot the Piano Player
Shooter
Shoulder Arms
Shutter Island
Singing in the Rain
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (1 & 2)
Sisters
Slumdog Millionaire
Smithereens
Snakes on a Plane
Solaris
Some Kind of Beautiful
Son of Godzilla
Speedy
Spirited Away
Stagecoach
Stealing Harvard
Stranger Than Paradise
Strike Up the Band
Stromboli
Sucker Punch
Suicide Squad
Summertime
Sunnyside
Supergirl
Sweetie
Swingers
Swingers
TURNER FILMS
Tales from Earthsea
Taste of Cherry
Teen Witch
Terror of Mechagodzilla
That Hamilton Woman
That Thing You Do!
The 3 Penny Opera
The 39 Steps
The 400 Blows
The 47 Ronin: Part 1
The 47 Ronin: Part 2
The Awful Truth
The Beales of Grey Gardens
The Bells of St. Mary’s
The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant
The Blob
The Brood
The Cat Returns
The Circus
The Daytrippers
The Devil’s Advocate
The Earrings of Madame De
The Emperor Jones
The Entertainer
The Family Stone
The Four Feathers
The Front Page
The Gold Rush
The Gold Rush: 1942 Version
The Grand Olympics
The Great Dictator
The Hidden Fortress
The Hobbit
The Honeymoon Killers
The Hot Chick
The Idle Class
The Immigrant
The Jungle Book
The Kid
The Kids Are All Right
The Killing
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie
The King of Kings
The Lady Vanishes
The Land Before Time
The Last Emperor
The Last Metro
The Last Waltz
The Last Wave
The Lego Batman Movie
The Lego Movie
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog
The Long Goodbye
The Long Voyage Home
The Lost Honor of Katarina Blum
The Maltese Falcon
The Man Who Knew Too Much
The Meg
The Mighty Ducks
The Most Dangerous Game
The Naked City
The Naked Kiss
The Nun’s Story
The Others
The Outsiders
The Philadelphia Story
The Pilgrim
The Player
The Postman Always Rings Twice

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The Private Life of Henry the VIII
The Red Ballon
The Red Shoes
The Return of Bulldog Drummond
The Rink
The Rise of Catherine the Great
The Rite
The River
The Ruling Class
The Runner
The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Sea of Grass
The Searchers
The Secret World of Arrietty
The Seventh Veil
The Shining
The Shooting
The Shop on Main Street
The Singing Nun
The Skulls
The Song Remains the Same
The Stranger
The Take of the Princess Kaguya
The Testament of Dr Mabuse
The Thief of Bagdad
The Thomas Crown Affair
The Times of Harvey Milk
The Tin Drum
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
The Trial of Joan of Arc
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
The Wages of Fear
The War Room
The War of the Gargantuas
The Wild Bunch
The Wind Rises
The Witches of Eastwick
The Wizard of Oz
The Wood
The X From Outer Space
Three Colors: Blue
Three Colors: Red
Three Colors: White
Three Kings
Throne of Blood
Through a Glass Darkly
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
Time Bandits
To Be or not To Be
Tokyo Olympiad
Tokyo Story
Tom Jones
Tortilla Flat
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Tropic Thunder
True Stories
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Twins
Two English Girls
Two Weeks Notice
Ugetsu
Unbreakable
Under the Volcano
Unfriended
Vampyr
Varsity Blues
Victim
Vivre Sa Vie
Voyage to Italy
War and Peace
Watership Down
Wattstax
Weekend
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare
What About Bob?
What Women Want
When Marnie was There
Whispers of the Heart
Wild Strawberries
Wings of Desire
Wise Blood
Withnail and I
Without Love
Woman of the Year
Wonder Woman (2017)
Woodstock
X-Men: Dark Phoenix
Xanadu
Yesterday
Yojimbo
Young Girls
Young and Innocent
Z

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David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He’s also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

The Dark Knight Trilogy and More DC Movies and Series Missing on HBO Max

WarnerMedia has finally launched its HBO Max streaming platform. As crowded as the streaming arena has become in recent years, HBO Max definitely has some huge exclusives to bring to bear, from classic series like South Park and Friends to upcoming exclusives like Dune: Sisterhood and a Perry Mason reboot. WarnerMedia even managed to include all eight Harry Potter movies at launch, something we weren’t expecting to see until 2025.

DC is easily one of the biggest focal points of HBO Max. The service already features classic DC movies like 1989’s Batman, 2019’s Joker and the majority of the DCEU, and fans can also look forward to new live-action series like a Greg Berlanti-produced Green Lantern series and JJ Abrams’ Justice league Dark, along with the debut of the infamous Snyder Cut. That said, HBO Max is currently full of holes on the DC front. With many beloved DC movies and shows missing and only one Arrowverse series represented, HBO Max is far from a comprehensive resource for DC content. Then there’s the ongoing question of whether HBO Max and fellow streaming platform DC Universe are meant to coexist.

Read on for a breakdown of what we know about the HBO Max/DC Universe relationship, and for a look at all the major DC movies and series you won’t find on HBO Max right now.

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HBO Max vs DC Universe: What’s the Difference?

The long-term future of DC Universe has been uncertain ever since HBO Max was announced in 2019. Does WarnerMedia really need a separate streaming service specifically for DC content? The news that Doom Patrol: Season 2 will debut simultaneously on both services only further cast doubt on DC Universe’s future.

However, all signs point to WarnerMedia maintaining both services for the foreseeable future. Doom Patrol may be available on both, but no other DC Universe-exclusive series has made that jump. HBO Max content chief Kevin Reilly indicated to Business Insider that Doom Patrol is a unique case – a series with crossover appeal that can also benefit from having both services cooperate in terms of the production budget.

Reilly also spoke about how the services are meant to coexist, saying, “There have been extensive discussions around DCU because DC is such a valuable entity to us and the depth of fandom is so important. So we really want to figure out how we walk this line for fans where we have a deep fan engagement, which is why DCU was designed, and a broader fan engagement.”

In essence, DC Universe is envisioned as more of a boutique service for hardcore fans, whereas HBO Max is meant to have broader appeal. That makes sense, though it still seems bizarre to have so much of the DC library divvied up between the two services. Both services have a lot of DC content, but apart from Doom Patrol there’s not a lot of overlap between them. The result is that neither service on its own really qualifies as the catch-all, comprehensive DC resource fans may be looking for.

The Dark Knight Trilogy

Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight movies are widely regarded as some of the best superhero movies ever made, and you’d think they’d be a top priority for HBO Max. Unfortunately, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises are all absent from the service. The movies have had a tendency to appear and disappear from DC Universe at random, so we’re hopeful they will eventually show up on HBO Max once Warners irons out whatever rights issues might be to blame.

Christopher Reeve’s Superman

HBO Max is missing another big gun in the form of Christopher Reeve’s Superman. None of the four Reeve Superman movies are available on the service, despite being previously advertised as launch titles. The Brandon Routh-starring Superman Returns is also absent. But hey, at least 1984’s Supergirl is there. Yay…

Currently, 1978’s Superman: The Movie is still available on DC Universe, though none of the sequels are included. We’d guess WarnerMedia is still ironing out the streaming rights and all these movies will appear on HBO Max in the near future.

Man of Steel and Birds of Prey

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While most of the DCEU is available to stream on HBO Max (Batman v Superman, Justice League, Wonder Woman, etc.), neither the first DCEU movie nor the most recent are included. We’re not surprised to find that Birds of Prey is missing. That movie only recently became available on Digital HD and Blu-ray, and WB is likely waiting until sales taper off before adding the film to HBO Max.

But as for 2013’s Man of Steel, we’re a little more surprised to see that one missing. We can only assume this is another case of WarnerMedia needing to get the streaming rights in order before Man of Steel can join the rest of its siblings on HBO Max.

DC Universe Exclusives

As mentioned, while Doom Patrol is currently available on both DC Universe and HBO Max, the same doesn’t hold true for any other DC Universe-exclusive series. Don’t expect to find Titans, Young Justice, Swamp Thing or Harley Quinn on HBO Max. In the case of Swamp Thing and the recently launched Stargirl, DC Universe has actually partnered with The CW rather than HBO Max. Maybe these shows will migrate to HBO Max eventually, but perhaps not until WarnerMedia decides to consolidate the two services into one.

Batman: The Animated Series

If you were hoping to break in your new HBO Max subscription by binging Batman: The Animated Series, you’ll need to come up with backup plan. Neither BTAS nor its various spinoffs (Batman Beyond, Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited) are available on HBO Max. The 2000 movie Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker is the only piece of this universe to make the cut. You’ll need to head over to DC Universe instead if you want to frolic in the classic DC Animated Universe.

DC Animated Movies

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The DC Universe Original Movies line is still going strong after more than a decade, with the recent Justice League Dark: Apokolips War capping off a 15-movie saga and Superman: Man of Tomorrow due for release in Summer 2020. However, don’t expect to find most of those direct-to-video movies on HBO Max. The service currently includes a handful of these titles (The Dark Knight Returns Parts 1 & 2, Wonder Woman, Batman vs. Robin) but most can only be found on DC Universe.

Other DC Animation

Batman: The Animated Series may be the biggest omission when it comes to classic DC cartoons, but it’s hardly the only one. HBO Max has a handful of titles like Beware the Batman and Teen Titans. but this is another case where the library is defined more by what isn’t there. Don’t expect older animated series like Super Friends or The New Adventures of Batman or more recent favorites like Justice League Action, Green Lantern: The Animated Series or The Batman. And even though HBO Max features the 2003 Teen Titans series and the movie Teen Titans Go! to the Movies, the actual Teen Titans Go! series is absent. Once again, DC Universe is your outlet for these shows.

The Classic Arrowverse

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Having the entirety of the Arrowverse under one streaming umbrella would sure be nice, but it’s probably not going to happen for several years. HBO Max currently includes Batwoman: Season 1, but no other Arrowverse shows. That’s because those rights are locked up with Netflix for now. HBO Max will continue to add new Arrowverse shows like Superman & Lois and Green Arrow and the Canaries (assuming that one gets a series order), but don’t expect older shows like Arrow, The Flash and Supergirl to appear anytime soon. Annoyingly, that also means you can’t stream the full Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover unless you’re subscribed to both Netflix and HBO Max.

Smallville

HBO Max, like DC Universe, is missing another big gun in the form of Smallville. This is a similar case to that of the Arrowverse. Hulu currently holds the streaming rights for all ten seasons of Smalllville, meaning it’ll probably be years until Smallville appears on either WarnerMedia service.

Batman ’66

If you were hoping for a hefty dose of Adam West’s Batman and Burt Ward’s Robin on HBO Max, you’ll need to look elsewhere. The 1966 Batman series isn’t to be found on the service, nor any other streaming service, for that matter. Batman ’66 is only available to purchase through storefronts like Vudu, iTunes, etc. It was only fairly recently that WB ironed out the rights to distribute the series at all, so we imagine there are still roadblocks to getting Batman ’66 up on HBO Max. Even DC Universe only features the 1979 spinoff Legends of the Superheroes.

Other DC Shows

The holes in HBO Max’s DC TV library run even deeper than Smallville, Batman ’66 and the Arrowverse. Plenty of classic DC shows that are available on DC Universe (Superboy, Adventures of Superman, Shazam!) aren’t on HBO Max. Newer shows like Gotham, Pennyworth, and Krypton are also nowhere to be found. Krypton’s first season is on DC Universe, but for the most part these shows seem to be locked up with other companies. For example, Gotham is streaming on Hulu and Pennyworth is exclusive to EPIX.

For more on the HBO Max launch, find out how to sign up for the service and check out our breakdown of the differences between HBo Max, HBO Go and HBO Now.

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Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Reboot TV Series in the Works at Amazon

Amazon is developing an original TV series centred on Lisbeth Salander, the character originally created by Stieg Larsson for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the first book in his best-selling Millennium series of novels.

Variety reports that the spin-off series planned for Amazon’s streaming service will not be a direct sequel or continuation of any previous books or movies but rather a standalone story that places Salander in the entirely new setting of “today’s world”, where she will be surrounded by new characters and challenges.

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The project, which is tentatively titled The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, will be a collaborative effort between Amazon Studios, Left Bank Pictures, and Sony Pictures Television, though no writing team or cast members have been attached to the series as of yet.

Lisbeth Salander is the primary character in Larsson’s award-winning Millennium series. Salander first appeared in the 2005 novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. She then appeared in its sequels, The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest, The Girl in the Spider’s Web, The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye, and The Girl Who Lived Twice.

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In 2009, the first three books in the series were adapted into a Swedish-language film trilogy, with Noomi Rapace as Salander. It later expanded into a mini-series ahead of David Fincher’s 2011 film adaptation, starring Rooney Mara as the hacker-vigilante. In 2018, The Girl in the Spider’s Web rose out of Fincher’s ashes, with Claire Foy reimagining the character.

Over the past few years, the TV landscape has shifted significantly to adapt to the digitalisation trend, with many streaming services offering fresh new takes on popular film franchises, to varying degrees of success. For more on these film-to-TV concepts, take a look at our rundown of 23 modern series’ that took their inspiration from the big screen.

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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Analyst Suggests GTA 6 Could Be Released Between 2023 and 2024

Grand Theft Auto 6 could be released in Fiscal Year 2024 (April 2023 to March 2024), according to a financial analyst’s assessment of the company’s planned marketing spend – but there are other non Grand Theft Auto-related possibilities for that spend.

Analyst Jeff Cohen (via VentureBeat) points to recently released financial information from Take-Two, parent company of GTA developer Rockstar, which discloses the company’s minimum marketing spend for the next five financial years. Cohens noticed that the latest information pointed to the company shifting a spike in marketing spend from FY 2023 to FY 2024, with at least $89.2 million now set aside for that year.

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The surrounding years’ marketing commitment settle at around the $35-40 million mark – that massive increase could be seen as due to Take-Two wanting to provide the appropriate level of support for the sequel to the most successful entertainment product in history.

This is by no means a certainty, however. Cohens notes that a similar Fiscal Year marketing spike was used to “accurately [predict] the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2 prior to that game’s announcement.” As noted by GamesIndustry.biz, Take-Two reports did note a spending spike for FY 2019, when Red Dead Redemption 2 eventually arrived, but those reports were released a year before the game’s first delay was announced. Red Dead Redemption 2 was originally scheduled to arrive in FY 2018, with a far smaller marketing spend attached to that year.

Take-Two has previously made clear that much of its marketing spend goes into securing licensing agreements with sports teams and players, and it may be the company expects a major deal to take place during that window of time. Essentially, while this is definitely an interesting bit of information, it’s by no means cast-iron proof of a GTA 6 release in that window.

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Multiple sources, including IGN’s own, have indicated that Rockstar is working on GTA 6, but that it is years away at this point in time. Take-Two recently called its line-up of games its “strongest pipeline in [the company’s] history”, with 93 games set to be released in the next five years.

GTA 6 has, of course, not been officially announced – and likely won’t be for some time yet. When it does arrive, it will be the first 3D GTA game not to have been written by Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser after he left the company last year. There’s a great deal of speculation about where the next game will take place, and we’ve got our own best guesses about that.

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Joe Skrebels is IGN’s Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter.