Film Industry · Streaming Mike Judge Seeks to Reclaim Beavis and Butt-Head Rights from Paramount Animation creator Mike Judge has reportedly informed Paramount that he intends to exercise copyright termination rights for Beavis and Butt-Head, potentially reclaiming U.S. rights to the franchise he created in 1992. The move comes as Comedy Central has renewed the series for a 12th season and three seasons of the latest revival are already streaming on Paramount+. August 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Movie News · Streaming The Bizarre Star Wars Viewing Order Dominating Disney+ Streams A new Nielsen report reveals that the three most-streamed Star Wars films on Disney+ follow a nonsensical chronological sequence. One writer tested this Episode IV, Episode I, and Rogue One viewing order to discover why this accidental trilogy creates narrative chaos. May 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Streaming · Movie News Scavengers Reign Streams on Netflix After HBO Max Cancellation The acclaimed adult animated sci-fi series "Scavengers Reign" has landed on Netflix following its controversial cancellation by HBO Max, though hopes for a second season were dashed when the streamer declined to renew the show despite initial acquisition reports. The Emmy-winning series from creators Joe Bennett and Charles Huettner remains available as a single-season masterpiece following a brief period of uncertainty about its future. April 28, 2026 · 6 min read
Film Industry · Streaming Marshals Spin-off Battles Yellowstone's Dark Monica Legacy Trend The CBS series "Marshals" is attempting to retroactively honor Monica Dutton following her controversial off-screen death, which was reportedly necessitated by streaming rights negotiations between Paramount and NBCUniversal. Showrunner Spencer Hudnut has defended the narrative choice as a means to highlight real-world environmental health crises affecting Native American reservations, though critics argue it perpetuates problematic tropes from the original "Yellowstone" series. April 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Awards · Streaming Oscars Move to YouTube Streaming in Multi-Year Deal Starting 2029 The Academy Awards will shift to YouTube for a global, free livestream starting in 2029, following the conclusion of ABC's broadcast rights in 2028. The partnership, reportedly valued in the nine figures, could lead to significant changes in the ceremony's format and length once it moves to the digital platform. December 18, 2025 · 2 min read
Movie News · Streaming Tron: Ares Finds Streaming Success After Box Office Disappointment Disney's latest Tron installment, 'Tron: Ares', has become a top performer on the Vudu streaming service following its underwhelming theatrical run. The film, which stars Jared Leto as an advanced AI, earned $142 million globally against a reported $220 million production budget. December 6, 2025 · 1 min read
Movie News · Streaming Rush Hour Trilogy Sees Streaming Surge After Sequel Announcement The Rush Hour film trilogy has significantly climbed Pluto's streaming charts as fans revisit the franchise following news of a fourth installment. Reports indicate that Rush Hour 4 is in development at Paramount, with director Brett Ratner attached and original stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker expressing interest in returning. December 4, 2025 · 2 min read
Movie News · Film Industry Netflix Pledges To Honor Theatrical Releases in Potential Warner Bros. Acquisition Netflix has reportedly committed to maintaining theatrical releases for Warner Bros. films should its bid to acquire the studio prove successful. The streamer is among several major companies, including Comcast and Paramount Skydance, vying for the purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery. November 21, 2025 · 2 min read
Streaming · Movie News A Prayer Before Dawn to Stream Free on Tubi in January 2026 The critically acclaimed martial arts film A Prayer Before Dawn, based on the true story of boxer Billy Moore, will be available for free streaming on Tubi starting January 1, 2026. The 2017 A24 release is noted for its realistic portrayal of Muay Thai boxing within Thailand's prison system. December 22, 2025 · 1 min read
Movie News · Streaming Rian Johnson's 'Looper' Becomes a Streaming Hit on Starz Thirteen years after its theatrical release, Rian Johnson's 2012 sci-fi film 'Looper' has re-emerged as a popular title on the Starz streaming platform, currently ranking as the service's ninth most-watched movie. The critically acclaimed film, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis, was a commercial and critical success upon its original release, grossing $175 million worldwide and holding a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. November 8, 2025 · 1 min read
Streaming · Movie News Mark Wahlberg's 'Shooter' Finds Streaming Success on Paramount+ Eighteen years after its theatrical release, the 2007 action thriller 'Shooter' is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, currently ranking as the ninth most-watched film on Paramount+. The movie, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Mark Wahlberg, was a modest box office success but has since become a fan favorite, evidenced by its strong audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. November 7, 2025 · 1 min read