Another year, and another daunting challenge to keep up with the number of streaming options available from the big online players. And to mark January 1st, there's some new content to enjoy on the likes of Netflix, Disney Plus and HBO Max, among others, as well as several notable changes in licensing agreements that may affect how you can watch your favorite shows.
Disney Plus is gradually becoming the main destination for all Marvel content, and James Mangold's The Wolverine is set to be made available on the service from today, January 1st. The 2013 picture was removed last month, but is now returning after what's most likely an update to the licensing agreements that D+ has over the title. And although not the best of the Hugh Jackman-starring Wolverine series, with that honour arguably going to Logan, the film is still worth your time.
Disney Plus has steadily built up its subscriber base since being launched in 2019, and has recently attracted viewers with premieres for Mulan and Soul. However, one very familiar title dominated the platform in 2020, consistently appearing in the Top 10 charts for different territories. Perhaps surprisingly the only MCU film to rank among the most popular content on the streamer, Avengers: Endgame is a presence on both regional and international lists.
We're looking forward to the return of The CW's Batwoman, which will launch its second season on Sunday, January 17th. Of course, the big change this year is the replacement of Ruby Rose's Kate Kane with Javicia Leslie's Ryan Wilder, who will be taking up the mantle of the titular hero. And with the premiere date coming up soon, we've just received a synopsis for the opening episode and a new poster, which you can catch below.
With Christmas now behind us, and 2021 fast approaching, it's a good time to review all the new content that's been added to Netflix in the last week. Highlights include the period drama Bridgerton, as well as Charlie Brooker's Death to 2020 special, and the George Clooney-directed The Midnight Sky. What's been made available, then, to the platform in the last seven days?
One of the most iconic faces in the Star Trek universe, James Doohan played Montgomery "Scotty" Scott on the original series and subsequent movies, as well as popping up in other parts of the franchise. The actor died in 2005 at age 85, but it's recently been revealed that his ashes made it to space via an astronaut bringing them to the International Space Station. How, then, did this take place?
With Matt Reeves' The Batman inching towards a release, and plans for new Dark Knight-themed titles at various stages of development, it seems that Warner Bros. and DC Films are keen to compete with Disney and Marvel in terms of output. In fact, one potential future project in the works is a live-action movie with Red Hood/Jason Todd, specifically a new version of the story told in the animated Batman: Under the Red Hood.
Being married to Sacha Baron Cohen sounds pretty eventful, at least on the level of wondering what he's doing next as Borat or one of his other characters. Isla Fisher has been with Baron Cohen since 2010, making Borat 2, or Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, the first time she had to experience him in real-time as the Kazakh reporter. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Fisher explained how it works while her husband is preparing for his over-the-top sequences.
Terrifier has built up a solid following since its 2016 release, with Damien Leone's film bringing us the terrifying Art the Clown. A sequel is on the way in 2021, and we've already received a trailer and various details about it. Now, Leone has provided his Facebook followers with a promising update on Terrifier 2, which confirms that they're at the editing stage of production.
A test case for Warner Bros.' decision to launch its major titles on HBO Max next year before theaters, Wonder Woman 1984 has been attracting praise since appearing in overseas cinemas. However, it's already looking like the box office numbers since its premiere aren't great, and the movie could struggle to recoup its budget and marketing costs. Why, then, is this happening?
