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What’s Expiring From Netflix: May 2016
The best part of each new month is the stuff that gets added to Netflix. The worst part of each new month is the stuff that gets taken from Netflix. And this month’s list of expiring titles is actually pretty extensive; there’s a Ridley Scott double bill (Black Hawk Down and the theatrical cut of Blade Runner), Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (Bogus!), the terrific Polish drama Ida, and the surreal horror flick Escape From Tomorrow, which was shot on the grounds of Walt Disney World without the company’s permission.
New Netflix Instant Releases: May 2016
The short version: There’s lots of new stuff coming to Netflix this May, including the returns of Netflix Originals Bloodline and Grace and Frankie. The second Adam Sandler Netflix movie arrives (that’s The Do-Over, with David Spade), and on the not-made-by-Netflix side of things you’ve got the recent movie version of Goosebumps with Jack Black (which was actually pretty great), Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief, and the powerful satire Pleasantville.
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Has Sparked Popularity in Baby Names Kylo and Rey
Star Wars: The Force Awakens had a lasting impact on pop culture in many ways. And now, according to a new report, it also has had an impact on family culture as well. In the months since The Force Awakens opened in theaters babies named Kylo and Rey have spiked dramatically, leaving us all to wonder, What kind of father would name his son Kylo...
Batfleck Makes a Cameo in New ‘LEGO Batman Movie’ Trailer
Whether you were a fan of Batman vs. Superman or not, we can all agree that The LEGO Batman Movie looks pretty amazing. Now there are Batman movies for fans of all tastes. If you want the mature, gritty Batman, you have the Batman vs. Superman movies. If you want fun, goofy Batman, you have The LEGO Batman Movie. And now, you have yet another LEGO Batman Movie trailer to get you even more excited for the next Batman movie.
J.K. Rowling Confirms ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Will Be a Trilogy
It’s been several years since Muggles had any major new Harry Potter content to enjoy, but after a brief dry period, J.K. Rowling’s world of magic is on the verge of a major comeback. (And just in time; I was beginning to regret this lightning bolt tattoo I got on my forehead.) Potter himself returns in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a two-part West End stage play based on a story by Rowling, and the HPCU (that’s “Harry Potter Cinematic Universe,” y’all, c’mon) returns to big screens this fall with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, a prequel to the main Potter franchises based on another book by Rowling.
Melisandre Attends Seth Meyers’ Baby Shower on ‘Late Night’
Last year Seth Meyers brought Jon Snow to a dinner party, only to realize the bastard was the word guest ever. It was a very bad decision, but it appears as if Seth has not learned from his mistakes. Last night on Late Night, Seth brought another Game of Thrones star, The Red Priestess, Melisandre, to his wife’s baby shower aaaaaand it didn’t go well...
The 2016 Super Bowl Movie Trailers, Ranked
Last night the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers in convincing fashion in Super Bowl 50 as Peyton Manning will likely retire with his 200th win and now a two-time Super Bowl winner. But more importantly THERE WERE MOVIE TRAILERS. Lots of them. While we covered them individually last night, we’re going to go through each one this morning and, in the spirit of the Super Bowl, see who was the best.
Listen to the New Batman Theme From ‘Batman vs. Superman’
Over the years, Batman has had some highly iconic themes. From the opening song of the classic 1960s ABC series to Danny Elfman’s instantly recognizable theme from the Tim Burton films, the many Batman adaptations have always included memorable music. With Batman vs. Superman fast approaching, we’re about to get a new addition from composer Junkie XL, who partnered with composer Hans Zimmer for the film’s score. Today, you can listen to the new Batman theme from Batman vs. Superman and see how it stacks up against some of the old classics.
‘Die Hard’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Star Alan Rickman Dies at Age 69
Alan Rickman, the tremendously talented British actor behind such iconic roles as Hans Gruber in Die Hard and Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 69 following a bout with cancer.
Bill Hader, Jack Black and Maya Rudolph Do a Bad Lip Reading of ‘Star Wars’
Whether it’s Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead or The Hunger Games, you’ve surely seen one of the Bad Lip Reading videos on YouTube. They take a movie or TV show (or footage from football games) and re-record the dialogue with hilarious results. Today they’ve finally set their sights on the original Star Wars trilogy and they’ve brought along some famous friends for the ride.
The New ‘Zoolander 2’ Trailer Is So Hot Right Now
Cult comedies that attempt to regroup for a sequel many years after the original film often have mixed success. You’ll probably find few people who like Anchorman 2 or Dumb and Dumber To as much as the originals. But, that hasn’t stopped Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson from returning for Zoolander 2 and, despite the odds, this actually looks really funny.
Harrison Ford Talks ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ While Dressed as a Hot Dog
Harrison Ford appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night to talk publicly for the first time about breaking his ankle on the set of Star Wars, crashing his plane and how Star Wars: The Force Awakens is an “incredible” movie. Oh, we should also mention he did all this while dressed up as a hot dog.