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Tom's Guide
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I would definitely cancel Disney Plus and Paramount Plus this month — here's why
The start of a new month is a good time to take stock of streaming bills. There are so many streaming services now, and paying for all of them really adds up. In 2025, streaming costs are higher than ever. Americans now pay an average of $61 a month for streaming services, according to a Deloitte report — or a hefty $732 a year. Luckily, it's really easy to save money on streaming by churning services, which entails canceling and signing up again later when the big, buzzy shows return. In June 2005, I recommend canceling Disney Plus and Paramount Plus. We rate both services highly, but few major titles are debuting on either in the next month. While they have some interesting offerings, they're not in the "must see immediately" category. Here's why I think you should consider canceling Disney Plus and Paramount Plus this month. We know a lot of families depend on Disney Plus' library of kid-friendly movies and shows., but during the summer, your household may be able to get by without it. Kids will be too distracted by outdoor activities, camps and vacations to miss streaming "Frozen" for the 500th time. Now that "Andor" is over (sob), there's little on the service to appeal to adults. There's only one big new original debuting on Disney Plus in June and that's "Ironheart." The Marvel show sees Dominique Thorne reprising her role as Riri Williams from "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." After the events of the movie, the MIT student returns home to Chicago, where she becomes entangled with the enigmatic Parker Robbins (Anthony Ramos) and discovers secrets that pit technology against magic. Though I, like several of my Tom's Guide colleagues, am feeling some Marvel fatigue, I'm actually looking forward to "Ironheart." I thought RiRi Williams brought a fresh spark to "Wakanda Forever." So, why would I cancel Disney Plus anyway? Well, the show doesn't premiere until nearly the end of the month: June 24. And after the first three episodes drop on that date, the other episodes will air weekly. I can absolutely wait until July to resubscribe to Disney Plus, then catch up on "Ironheart" and tune in for the last part of the season. And I'll have saved a little money without missing much. As for Paramount Plus, its June schedule is a desert when it comes to originals. "MobLand" is over and no Taylor Sheridan shows are in sight. The Tony Awards take place in June, but the ceremony is airing on CBS, which you can watch for free the old-fashioned way — with a TV antenna. Paramount Plus is our pick for classic movies and the service is welcoming more great films in June, including several "Indian Jones" movies and the "Godfather" movies. Yet, library content isn't enough for me to keep a subscription. Plus, most likely, those films will remain available on Paramount Plus next month. How much you can save by canceling Disney Plus and Paramount Plus depends on which plans you have. Disney Plus Basic (with ads) is $10 per month and Premium (ad-free) is $16. Meanwhile, Paramount Plus Essential is also $8 per month, and the Showtime tier (with the live CBS feed and Showtime content) is $13. So, you could save up to $29 a month if you cancel both. That may not sound like a lot, but it's not nothing, either. Churning streaming services throughout the year can save you a few hundred dollars. And with the prices of everything skyrocketing these days, every dollar counts.
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Star Wars actor Ben Mendelsohn cuts a suave figure in stylish monochrome look at exclusive event in Los Angeles
Ben Mendelsohn looked effortlessly stylish as he stepped out for the exclusive An Evening With Andor event in Los Angeles on Friday to promote his new Disney+ show. The Rogue One actor, 56, rocked a cool monochrome ensemble featuring a light blue polo shirt layered under a sleek black jacket, paired with matching tailored trousers. He completed the look with crisp white sneakers, adding a relaxed yet refined touch to the red carpet appearance. The Emmy-Award winning star exuded quiet confidence as he posed for photos, flashing his trademark smirk and keeping his hands casually tucked into his pockets. The low-key but chic look was a far cry from the darker characters he's become known for on screen - with Mendelsohn having played a string of villains throughout his impressive Hollywood career. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the He is one of Australia's most celebrated actors with starring roles in The Dark Knight Rises, Rogue One and Animal Kingdom. Back in 2018, the critically acclaimed actor revealed he was once forced to work low-paying jobs to pay the bills. He washed dishes at a restaurant in Sydney's Bondi and was also employed at a Brumby's Bakery during a career slump, according to the Herald Sun. Reflecting on his incredible reversal of fortune since then, Ben said: 'It's been extraordinary. But that's what has been very sweet about it - you don't expect that in this business.' He added: 'I still drive around and look back on a lot of years where things were leaner. I am still happily spun out by it.' The Melbourne-born actor has a history of playing villains in films, but recently said he doesn't overthink the roles he plays. In an interview with The Project, he said his penchant for playing bad guys has turned out 'all right' for him so far. However, he said he's 'got a couple more feathers' in his cap and would like to play more diverse characters in the future. He is currently reprising his role as Orson Krennic from the 2016 movie Rogue One in the Disney+ spinoff Andor. The show has been critically praised, with viewers praising its second season 'the best TV show they've seen this year'. Andor follows Cassian Andor, a character who first appeared in the 2016 movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The series serves as a prequel to the film in the early days after the Galactic Republic became the Empire. Among some of the very first to react to season two of Andor was critic Jordan King, who put it in his 'top five' shows. He said: 'It is the best TV you will see this year, and cements the show's place in my all-time Top 5. 'It's mature, it's knotty, it's uncompromising, and it's emotional in ways you won't see coming. And *that* arc? Astonishing.' The Observer echoed Jordan and wrote: 'The second season, somehow, eclipses [the first] in an impressive fashion, building a masterful narrative arc that is undeniable in its prescience to the rising fascism around the world.'
Gizmodo
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
‘Andor' Put So Many Easter Eggs in Luthen Rael's Shop
You knew about the 'Indiana Jones' one, but did you see the winks at 'Revenge of the Sith' and 'Phantom Menace'? One of the many, many things that makes Andor so great is that it's uninterested in fan service. There are no gratuitous cameos. No wild, broad connections. First and foremost, creator Tony Gilroy wanted to tell an emotional, impactful, and timely story of heroism and hope, which just so happened to be in the world of Star Wars. But that doesn't mean other members of his team didn't want to have a little fun, and the set and prop designers did just that. In the first season of Andor, fans instantly noticed that Luthen Rael's shop on Coruscant was filled with recognizable and clever winks and nods to Star Wars and Lucasfilm projects of the past. The most famous, of course, were the Sankara stones from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, but Luthen also had Sith artifacts, Mandalorian armor, and more. All of which made sense. Luthen, after all, does deal in rare artifacts and antiquities, so he would be interested in acquiring and selling things of this nature. This season, that was taken up a notch, and the official Star Wars website has a post breaking it down. Like, for example, Luthen has a Sith Chalice on display, much like the one Palpatine had in his office in Revenge of the Sith. There's a Kalikori, a prized Twi'lek family heirloom, much like the one we've seen from the Syndullas in Star Wars Rebels. There's a Royal Naboo headdress that looks very similar to one Queen Amidala wore in The Phantom Menace (shouldn't Bail Organa have picked this one up to hold for his daughter?). Finally, there's even a Gungan skull. Which Gungan? We don't know, but I'm sure many of us have a few top choices. You can see images of those and more all over at The same article also reminds us of everything from Andor season one, including a Jedi Temple Guard mask, like the ones from Star Wars: The Clone Wars; a Gungan shield as seen in The Phantom Menace; and another Naboo headpiece, this one resembling one Padme wore in Attack of the Clones. Again, Bail, why didn't you buy these? The best part about all of this is it has nothing to do with the story. There's no impact on Luthen and Kleya's work in the shop. No smoking gun to solve a problem. It's just there to remind you this story is happening in a world where all of this other stuff happened too. Both seasons of Andor are streaming on Disney+. You can see the above artifacts most specifically in episodes five and 10 of season two, as well as four, five, and seven of season one.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Andor Spies a New High on Nielsen Streaming Top 10, Daredevil: Born Again Has Still Yet to Chart
Netflix's YOU repeated atop Nielsen's U.S. ranking of streaming originals for the week of April 28, amassing nearly 1.8 billion minutes viewed across 50 total episodes. In its first week of eligibility, Netflix's The Four Seasons made its chart debut in the No. 2 spot with 1.3 billion minutes viewed/eight episodes, followed by Disney+'s Andor (with a new weekly high of 821 million minutes viewed across 18 available episodes), Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale (612 million minutes/62 available episodes), and Netflix's Ransom Canyon (504 million minutes viewed/10 episodes). More from TVLine The Chi Scores Its Most-Streamed Premiere Ever, 7 Seasons In Ratings: American Music Awards on CBS Delivers Best Audience Since 2019 YOU, Ransom Canyon, The Last of Us Lead Nielsen Streaming Top 10; Andor Returns With Series High Rounding out the Top 10 originals for the week of April 28 were Netflix's Black Mirror (482 million minutes viewed), Netflix's Battle Camp (473 million minutes), Netflix's The Eternaut (473 million minutes), Hulu's Good American Family (376 million minutes) and Paramount+'s MobLand (352 million minutes). Of note, Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again — now in the second week following the release of its ninth episode/Season 1 finale — still has yet to land on the Nielsen Top 10. Want SCOOP on any of the TV shows above? Email InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line!
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Andor Spies a New High on Nielsen Streaming Top 10, Daredevil: Born Again Has Still Yet to Chart
Netflix's YOU repeated atop Nielsen's U.S. ranking of streaming originals for the week of April 28, amassing nearly 1.8 billion minutes viewed across 50 total episodes. In its first week of eligibility, Netflix's The Four Seasons made its chart debut in the No. 2 spot with 1.3 billion minutes viewed/eight episodes, followed by Disney+'s Andor (with a new weekly high of 821 million minutes viewed across 18 available episodes), Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale (612 million minutes/62 available episodes), and Netflix's Ransom Canyon (504 million minutes viewed/10 episodes). More from TVLine The Chi Scores Its Most-Streamed Premiere Ever, 7 Seasons In Ratings: American Music Awards on CBS Delivers Best Audience Since 2019 YOU, Ransom Canyon, The Last of Us Lead Nielsen Streaming Top 10; Andor Returns With Series High Rounding out the Top 10 originals for the week of April 28 were Netflix's Black Mirror (482 million minutes viewed), Netflix's Battle Camp (473 million minutes), Netflix's The Eternaut (473 million minutes), Hulu's Good American Family (376 million minutes) and Paramount+'s MobLand (352 million minutes). Of note, Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again — in the second week following the release of its ninth episode/Season 1 finale — still has yet to land on the Nielsen Top 10. Want SCOOP on any of the TV shows above? Email InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line!
