Streaming Platform Quibi Reportedly Shutting Down

Streaming platform Quibi reportedly shutting down
After six months of struggling to amass strong subscription numbers since its launch and failing to find a buyer to keep them afloat, Jeffrey Katzenberg’s mobile streaming platform Quibi is reportedly shutting down, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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According to the report, Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whitman called an investor on Wednesday to confirm that

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The Fast and Furious franchise is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the rerelease of its original movie, as well as the introduction of two popcorn buckets. The design of the collectibles is centered on Dominic Toretto, one of the franchise’s central figures.Fast & Furious 25th anniversary popcorn bucket revealed by CinemarkIn a joint announcement, the official Instagram accounts of Cinemark and The Fast Saga revealed two popcorn buckets and one sip

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House of the Dragon Season 3 is all set to introduce the Tywin Lannister of the Game of Thrones prequel series, according to program co-creator Ryan Condal. In a recent interview, the veteran screenwriter hyped up the arrival of Ormund Hightower (James Norton) in HOTD’s upcoming installment by claiming that he represents the “Tywin Lannister of this world.”Ryan Condal compares House of the Dragon Season 3’s Ormund Hightower to Tywin Lann

Pulp have announced a new film, What Do You Do For An Encore?, directed by Garth Jennings. Read all about it exclusively on NME below.
The “kinetic” 90-minute movie charts the Sheffield band’s “extraordinary journey from obscurity to cultural touchstone”, with narration coming from frontman Jarvis Cocker. It is set for release this autumn via global distributor MUBI’s streaming platform.READ MORE: Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker: “This is like going back to w

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Bullseye will soon handle a unique challenge in Marvel Comics pages. In a new one-shot, Thanos hires the street-level assassin for a job that pits him against three much more powerful opponents.Bullseye’s Marvel Gold ’76 mission pits him against cosmic heroesBullseye will star in Marvel’s upcoming one-shot comic, Gold ’76 #1. It will hit store shelves on September 9, 2026. Pre-orders can be placed at local comic shop

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A hilarious new popcorn bucket for Jackass 5 inspired by Wee Man has been unveiled ahead of the franchise’s final film’s release. Straying from the trend of reasonably-sized collectibles, they’ve introduced a life-size bucket inspired by the longtime member of the Jackass crew.Wee Man popcorn bucket tied to Jackass: Best and Last is hugeAhead of Jackass: Best and Last’s release later this month, the filmmakers introduced the Wee

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A 2025 Western drama starring Disclosure Day’s Josh O’Connor is set to premiere on a popular streaming platform soon. The movie is a heartwarming tale of a cowboy who reconnects with his young daughter as he attempts to rebuild his life after a wildfire destroys his house.Here’s everything to know about Rebuilding streaming release dateRebuilding will debut on Wonder Project on Thursday, June 18, 2026 (via WhenToStream). Wonder Project is a fait

Stewart Copeland has said that he was left feeling “heartbroken” and with a sense of “sadness” after The Police were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
The band were welcomed into the Rock Hall in 2003, and performed for what was then the first time in decades at the ceremony – taking to the stage to play hit tracks ‘Every Breath You Take’, ‘Roxanne’ and ‘Message In A Bottle’.
Now, in a new documentary, drummer Stewart

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A new Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket has been unveiled ahead of the film’s release. Themed after Buzz Lightyear, it includes a special feature evoking the character. Below are all the details on the popcorn bucket.Toy Story 5 Buzz Lightyear combo bucket includes popcorn and a drink holderTHE LOT theater chain recently revealed the Buzz Lightyear combo bucket. Fans can purchase it starting June 18, 2026.The combo includes both a popcorn bucket, named Space Ranger,

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Fans won’t have to wait until Netflix’s official release date to get their first look at Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2. The streaming platform has announced plans to debut the season’s premiere episode ahead of schedule through a special event. The surprise update comes as anticipation continues to grow for the next stage of Aang’s journey.The updated premiere schedule for Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 explainedNetflix is giving fans of A

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Disclosure Day’s screenwriter has addressed one of the movie’s biggest talking points: the aliens’ stereotypical design. Following its release, many had wondered about the reasoning behind their look. The co-writer has now offered a reasonable explanation.What the Disclosure Day writer revealed about the film’s mysterious aliensAfter receiving criticism for the aliens’ design in Disclosure Day, screenwriter David Koepp shar

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Netflix has started developing an ice hockey-themed college romantic drama series, similar to Amazon Prime Video’s Off Campus. This comes as the rival platform’s show continues to attract attention.Netflix to adapt Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker novel for TVThe streaming giant recently confirmed that they are adapting Hannah Grace’s popular ice hockey romance novel, Icebreaker. The first in the Maple Hill trilogy, the book fueled conversations

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Colin Farrell‘s latest update on his role in The Batman 2 will likely disappoint fans. The actor delivered an unrecognizable and powerful performance as Penguin in the original film and HBO Max series. After the show ended, fans have been hoping to see more of him. However, based on the actor’s latest statement, that may not happen.Colin Farrell reveals Penguin’s surprisingly small role for in The Batman 2While it was already known that

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A new casting rumor linking Brian Tyree Henry to The Batman Part 2 is drawing a variety of reactions online. According to a recent report, Henry is being eyed to play Harvey Dent, the Gotham City prosecutor who eventually becomes Two-Face. The rumored casting has drawn both praise and criticism from fans, with opinions divided over whether Henry is the right choice.The Batman 2 fans share mixed reactions to Brian Tyree Henry’s Two-Face castingA reported casting

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Disney World surprised fans with a new Muppets-themed popcorn bucket, which struck most as unusual. The popcorn bucket paid tribute to Sam Eagle from The Muppets, who had planned his “glorious, three-hour finale.” As Sam Eagle was also known for his patriotism, Disney World used this Holiday window for the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary to unveil this new popcorn bucket.What to know about Disney World’s latest Muppets-

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Deadpool‘s brief appearance in an upcoming show’s trailer has been addressed by a Marvel executive. The remark came from Brad Winderbaum during a Tribeca Film Festival interview. After all, the brief Morph transformation has started speculation about a proper animated debut for the antihero.Deadpool’s X-Men ’97 Season 2 trailer cameo gets an answer from Brad WinderbaumIn an interview with Screen Rant, Brad Winderbaum, Marv

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An action-adventure sci-fi film similar to Jurassic World is leaving HBO Max soon. It struggled financially at the box office during its theatrical run, failing to turn a profit. With its exit from the streaming platform on the horizon, viewers have limited time to stream it online.65 is leaving HBO Max very soon65, rather similar to Jurassic World in terms of its setting, will soon no longer be available in the HBO Max library, as it is reportedly leaving on July 1, 2026.

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Netflix has provided a major update on the future of 1670, the Polish satirical comedy. Alongside confirming the show’s return, the platform has released the first trailer for Season 3, offering a preview of the next chapter for Jan Paweł Adamczewski and his family. The announcement arrives as anticipation continues to build for the next season of acclaimed Polish comedy.The latest updates on 1670 Season 3 and its newly released trailer Netflix has provided

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Ian McKellen just revealed the surprising real-world inspiration behind his most intense Magneto scene in Avengers: Doomsday. The actor shared a surprising political anecdote during a recent festival appearance in Rome.How Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago inspired Ian McKellen’s Magneto performanceIan McKellen revealed he channeled his hatred for Donald Trump while filming Avengers: Doomsday. The 87-year-old actor shared this anecdote at the Cinema in Piazza festival in

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Amanda Seyfried made her debut with Mean Girls and found huge success in the industry, which almost pushed her to the edge, like her co-star Lindsay Lohan. However, Seyfried managed to steer clear of the infamy, largely thanks to her approach to the industry and her obsessive-compulsive disorder. In a new interview, she recalled how she almost ended up using cocaine, but ultimately, fear helped her choose the better path.
Amanda Seyfried opens up about her &lsquo

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Disney+ just greenlit a magical new animated series from one of Hollywood’s most unexpected production companies. The fantasy show follows a young heroine venturing beyond her city’s walls on a dangerous quest.New fantastical Disney+ animated series greenlit with working titleDisney+ has greenlit Journey, a new original animated fantasy series now in production, Disney announced on June 15, 2026.Disney Kids & Family and Higher Ground, the production company

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A new Marvel tie-in has quietly changed how the Fantastic Four got their powers. The update also raises questions about Doctor Doom‘s place in the MCU timeline. Marvel avoided retelling the team’s beginnings in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but a companion comic has now added details that could affect future stories.Fantastic Four: First Foes explains how the MCU team got their powersFantastic Four: First Foes #1 quietly rewrites a key part of the team

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Fans of Pluribus have received an encouraging update on the show’s future. Series creator Vince Gilligan recently shared a new update on the progress of Season 2, revealing that development has advanced significantly behind the scenes. His comments have sparked renewed excitement among fans of the acclaimed drama.What Vince Gilligan revealed about Pluribus Season 2 development Vince Gilligan has provided a promising update on the progress of Pluribus Season 2, i

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A new live-action adaptation of Kiki’s Delivery Service is officially in development. BBC Studios Kids & Family has teamed up two production partners to bring Eiko Kadono’s beloved novel series to television. The project revisits the story that inspired Hayao Miyazaki‘s acclaimed 1989 Studio Ghibli film.Everything we know about the new Kiki’s Delivery Service adaptationA new live-action version of Kiki’s Delivery Service is officially in the wo

Curry Barker has suggested that he may adapt some of his YouTube short films into movies, following the success of his debut Obsession.READ MORE: ‘Obsession’ review: the year’s most terrifying horror film so farThe film maker has burst onto the Hollywood scene with his first feature, the story of a man who makes a wish for his crush to be in love with him, only for the result to have deadly consequences. The movie has made over $287million (£213million) worldwide from a $

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James Gunn has officially put one of the rumors surrounding DC’s new Gorilla Grodd show to bed. He clarified that a title making the rounds online was never the official name. The clarification comes as curiosity keeps growing around the quirky series, which pairs Superman’s pal Jimmy Olsen with the telepathic gorilla villain Gorilla Grodd.James Gunn debunks Gorilla Grodd series title reportsFresh discussion about the series began after Gunn shared a Threads post

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The Office star Rainn Wilson, who portrayed the iconic character Dwight Schrute on the NBC comedy, recently remarked that a show like The Office would be difficult to make in today’s political climate. Wilson cited what he described as partisan hypocrisy on both sides of the political spectrum as one reason for his view. The comments come at a time when a spinoff of The Office is already airing on NBC.What Rainn Wilson said about why The Office wouldn’t wo

Russell Crowe has aimed more criticism at Gladiator II, claiming the film lost the original’s “moral core”.READ MORE: ‘Gladiator 2’ review: back to Rome for Paul Mescal’s Colosseum-sized sequelThe Australian actor won an Oscar for 2000’s Gladiator, playing Maximus, a Roman soldier who is betrayed by an evil emperor (Joaquin Phoenix), and fights his way to revenge by becoming a gladiator. Ridley Scott continued the story over two decades later in 2024&rsq

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On Monday night’s episode of The Daily Show, host Jon Stewart reacted strongly to comments made by fighter Josh Hokit during his post-fight interview at Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 event, which was hosted on the White House lawn. Stewart criticized Hokit after the fighter referred to former First Lady Michelle Obama as a man during the broadcast.What Josh Hokit said about Michelle Obama, and why Jon Stewart reactedThe Daily Show host Jon Stewart cri

Dead By Daylight, AKA the “most-played horror game in history”, is getting a movie adaptation.READ MORE: Kevin Woo on why Korean culture must “stay true to its roots” after ‘KPop Demon Hunters’Originally released in 2016, Dead By Daylight is a hugely popular online multiplayer survival horror game that’s featured collaborations with Stranger Things, Saw and Alien, as well as Resident Evil and Silent Hill. Even Iron Maiden and Slipknot have crossed over i