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Forbes
a day ago
- Business
- Forbes
Some Great News About ‘Your Friends And Neighbors' Season 2's Release Date
Your Friends and Neighbors Apple Apple has found yet another new hit in the form of its #1 show, Your Friends and Neighbors, which just had its season 1 finale this week. Now, there's some promising news about season 2, and not just the fact that it exists. Your Friends and Neighbors was in fact renewed for season 2 by Apple all the way back in November of 2024, way before the first season even aired, expressing a lot of confidence in the product. That's allowed an expedited production on season 2, and what we know now is that filming has already begun on season 2 as season 1 has been airing. That points to a shorter wait than the interminable gaps we get between most seasons of shows in the current streaming era. Apple wants to get more seasons out after the series was the most-watched new Apple drama ever when it premiered. Apple TV+ has a better track record with putting out timely content than many other services, including some wild examples like the non-stop production of Slow Horses, which is constantly renewed early and starts filming early. It releases every year without fail, and some gaps between seasons have even been under a year, which is unheard of. Your Friends and Neighbors Apple Filming for Your Friends and Neighbors season 1 began in April of 2024, and the show was released on April of 2025. So, by that standard, if it's filming now, we may in fact get that year-long gap we hope for, if all goes to plan. We know that season 2 will star James Marsden alongside Jon Hamm this time. Season 1 got solid reviews from both critics and audiences, an 81% and 80% score, respectively, a rare agreement. It joins Apple's long, long list of quality shows, and the under-watched service has the highest batting average of any streaming service, even if it produces less series overall. That is probably part of the reason why, honestly. If you're thinking about checking out Your Friends and Neighbors, here's the synopsis: 'After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager resorts to stealing from his neighbors' homes in the affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets hidden behind the wealthy facades might be more dangerous.' Jon Hamm is on a roll this past year, starring both in this and having a high-profile supporting role in Paramount+'s hit Landman. Hamm has found steady work since his iconic turn as Don Draper in Mad Men, which ended in 2015 (hard to believe). But this may be his best era since then. We'll look for more info about Your Friends and Neighbors season 2 soon.
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Everything new on Apple TV Plus in June 2025
We're finally cruising into the summer season, which means that Apple TV Plus (as well as the rest of the best streaming services) will be introducing a whole selection of new movies and TV shows to celebrate the start of June. This coming month, the most high-profile titles set to hit Apple TV Plus include "Echo Valley," an edge-of-your-seat thriller starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney as a mother-daughter duo dealing with a bloody mess on their hands; and "Stick", a feel-good sports comedy with "Ted Lasso" vibes and Owen Wilson leading the cast as an over-the-hill ex-golfer who finds new hope in coaching a young golf prodigy. Elsewhere, you've got the second season of raucous period drama "The Buccaneers", the Taron Egerton-led crime miniseries "Smoke" and a family-friendly animated special based on a beloved children's picture book written and illustrated by Antoinette Portis. You can find more info about all the new Apple TV Plus releases coming your way in June 2025 below. In the new sports comedy series "Stick," comedy star Owen Wilson is Pryce Cahill, a washed-up professional golfer reeling from the collapse of his marriage, the loss of his job at an Indiana sporting goods store and the long-gone hopes of making it big on the golf tee. However, things seemingly turn around for the ex-athlete when he takes on the role of coach for a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom named Santi (played by Peter Dager). Along with Wilson and Dager, the ensemble of the sweet-yet-funny series includes Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, Lilli Kay, Judy Greer and Timothy Olyphant, and features guest appearances from golf superstars such as Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, Max Homa and Wyndham Clark. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Watch on Apple TV Plus from June 4 "Echo Valley" stars Oscar winner Julianne Moore and Emmy nominee Sydney Sweeney as a mother and daughter bound by a dark secret. Kate Garrett (Moore) works training horses on her southern Pennsylvania farm when, one night, her daughter Claire (Sweeney) arrives at her door covered in blood that is not hers. As Kate pieces together the truth of what happened, she's forced to contend with exactly how far she'll have to go to protect her child. Domhnall Gleeson, Kyle MacLachlan, and Fiona Shaw pad out the cast of the upcoming thriller film, which is directed by BAFTA winner Michael Pearce and written by Brad Ingelsby. Watch on Apple TV Plus from June 13 Ask any kiddo and they'll probably know "Not a Box," the award-winning children's book by bestselling author and illustrator Antoinette Portis. Now the youngins will get to see the book's bright-eyed bunny Riley get the TV treatment with an all-new animated preschool series. With a voice cast including Isabel Birch as Riley and Ian James Corlett as Adult, "Not a Box" sees Riley craft magical make-believe worlds and fantastic adventures with his friends using only a simple cardboard box to spark imagination and creativity. Watch on Apple TV Plus from June 13 June also ushers in the second season of 1870s-set period drama "The Buccaneers," which will be full of "sisterhood, romance, wit, steamy love affairs, extravagant gowns, spectacular landscapes and jaw-dropping plot-twists," per the streamer. The new episodes will see Nan St. George (Kristine Froseth) navigating her new marriage to Theo, Duke of Tintagel (Guy Remmers) all while still seemingly harboring feelings for Guy Thwarte (Matthew Broome). Meanwhile, sister Jinny St. George (Imogen Waterhouse) is on every newspaper front page, wanted for the kidnapping of her unborn child. Across eight episodes, the girls will be forced to grow up and fight to be heard as they wrestle with love, lust, loss and all the rest. Along with the aforementioned returning actors, "The Buccaneers" season 2 sees cast newcomers including Leighton Meester as Nell, Greg Wise as Reede Robinson, Jacob Ifan as Hector Robinson, Grace Ambrose as Paloma Ballardino and Maria Almeida as Cora Merrigan. Watch on Apple TV Plus from June 18 Created, written, and executive produced by acclaimed author Dennis Lehane, "Smoke" stars Taron Egerton as arson investigator Dave Gudsen and Jurnee Smollett as police detective Michelle Calderone, who are begrudgingly paired up to track down two serial arsonists in the Pacific Northwest. Inspired by the podcast "Firebug," "Smoke" is being billed by the streamer as "a twisted game of secrets and suspicions," with both officers trying to get as close to the truth as possible — without getting burned. The two lead actors are surrounded by a stacked cast including Rafe Spall, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Hannah Emily Anderson, Anna Chlumsky, Adina Porter, Greg Kinnear and John Leguizamo. Watch on Apple TV Plus from June 27
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I just watched ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender' through the Apple Vision Pro — and it could change the way we experience movies
'If you want your child to grow up to be a grand standing stadium singer there's two ways to go about it… You can tell them they're gifted and that the world needs to hear their voice. This is the Italian method. Or you can completely ignore them. This could the Irish method. Much more effective in my case.' Those are the wry words of U2's lead singer, which I heard through the Apple Vision Pro headset as part of "Bono: Stories of Surrender." This reimagining of Bono's one-man stage show premieres today on Apple TV Plus, but a special version has also been created for Apple's spatial computing headset. In fact, it's the first feature-length film available in Apple Immersive Video, the format Apple pioneered for its device using 8K cameras. The result is a 180-degree experience that is rich, intimate and downright trippy at times. However, as I attempted to sit through the nearly 90-minute feature, I experienced some unpleasant reminders of the Vision Pro's flaws. It was like I was on stage with Bono as he shared the pain of losing his mother and what his household was like afterwards as it became 'a river of silence.' The Vision Pro version is a combination of big-screen movie storytelling interspersed with jaw-dropping 3D clips that make you feel like you're in the venue with Bono — getting a better-than-front-row seat to hear some of the most iconic U2 songs and the stories behind them. For Bono, getting access to a guitar saved his life. It became a shield and a weapon as he gravitated towards rock with The Ramones and one day decided that he wanted to try to write songs himself. The presentation through the Vision Pro is a combination of big-screen movie storytelling interspersed with jaw-dropping 3D clips that make you feel like you're in the venue with Bono — getting a better-than-front-row seat to hear some of the most iconic U2 songs and the stories behind them. I'm sure the 2D version through Apple TV Plus will be engaging enough, but there's something about standing face-to-face with Bono as he shares the most intimate details about his upbringing, health scares and more. I felt like I could reach out and shake Bono's hand as I looked up at his face with his trademark specs right down to his shoes and the stage. And while 'Stories of Surrender' is shot in black-and-white, the immersive film cleverly works in pops of color with fluid animations here and there. As Bono told the story behind "Bloody Sunday" and the lyrics scribbled across the screen, I truly got sucked into the Immersive Video. Written by Edge, Bono shared that the mission of the song was to contrast the original Easter Sunday with the murder of 14 unarmed protesters in the city of Derry in Northern Ireland. As Bono sings "How long must we sing this song" you can feel and see the pain as you see only the outline of his face in the foreground and a harp in the background on stage. But "Stories of Surrender" simply doesn't work without Bono's masterful storytelling and ability to play multiple characters. This includes Bono's father, who Bono describes as melting when he meets Princess Diana ahead of a charity concert with Luciano Pavarotti in Italy. As Bono impersonates the princess slowly walking towards his "da," he playfully described the encounter as "800 years of oppressions disappearing in 8 seconds." So while the Vision Pro brings "Stories of Surrender" to another level, U2's lead singer and his warmth and humor is the real star. As impressive as "Bono: Stories of Surrender" looks and sounds through the Vision Pro, I found that I couldn't comfortably watch the whole thing in a single sitting. I found myself needing to take breaks for a couple of reasons. First, the Vision Pro is a hefty headset, and I could feel the weight of it after 25 minutes or so. Yes, I could have swapped out the sleeker Solo Knit Band for the Dual Loop Band, which is more secure. But all the criss-crossing straps on the latter reminds me of something one might wear before getting a brain implant. I also felt some uncomfortable pressure around my eyes, which took me out of the vibe of Bono's heart-warming and humorous performance, not to mention his soaring vocals. There's a rumor Apple is working on a much lighter Vision Pro 2, and I think it would help a great deal. Lowering the $3,500 price would not hurt, either. "Bono: Stories of Surrender" serves up two major takeaways. The Vision Pro continues to deliver the most immersive entertainment experience of any headset. And Apple still has a long way to go in terms of bringing this experience to more people in a way that feels comfortable and natural. That's to take nothing away from this Apple Immersive Video. 'Stories of Surrender' is a great proof point for the promise of the format as content creators find ways to tell stories in new ways. It gets me thinking of what a season of "Severance" might look and feel like through this device (or its predecessor). Or perhaps the next season or version of "Ted Lasso."I'm looking forward to seeing where Apple takes Immersive Video next.
The Review Geek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Murderbot Episode 5 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
Murderbot Based on the award-winning, best-selling series by Martha Wells, Murderbot follows a rogue security unit that's self-hacked itself free of company restraints, only to find itself horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients. Played by Skarsgård, Murderbot is forced to hide its free will and complete a dangerous assignment when all it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its place in the universe. If you've been following this one, you may be curious to find out when the next episode is releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about Murderbot episode 5, including its release date, time and where you can watch this. Where Can I Watch Murderbot? Murderbot is available to stream on AppleTV+. This is an exclusive original series, meaning this is the only place you're going to be able to watch this show. However, now that Apple is available as an extension on Amazon Prime Video, you can also get a subscription to AppleTV+ that way too! Murderbot Episode 5 Release Date Murderbot Episode 5 will release on Friday 6th June at approximately 12am (ET/PT) / 5am (GMT). Of course, it's really dependent on how quickly Apple upload new episodes. Expect this to be pretty close to the release time though. Murderbot Episode 5 is also available with subtitles from its release, with the chapter scheduled to clock in at 32 minutes long. How Many Episodes Will Your Murderbot Season 1 Have? Season 1 of Murderbot is scheduled for 10 episodes, so we've got 5 more episodes to go after this one. Expect the story to continue developing, with plenty of drama still to come! Is There A Trailer For Murderbot? There is indeed! You can find a trailer for Murderbot Season 1 below: What Happened in Episode 4? We'll have the whole episode covered with a lengthy recap that touches on all major plot points and discusses the chapter with an accompanying review. You can find that link below after release: Read more: Murderbot – Episode 4 Recap & Review What do you hope to see as the series progresses? What's been your favorite moment of Murderbot so far? Let us know in the comments below!
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV fans can't stop watching controversial show's new season despite 'hating it'
Fans of a controversial reboot of one of the biggest shows of the Y2K era can't stop watching its new season despite it driving them mad. And Just Like That – which is available on Sky, NOW and Apple TV Plus in the UK and has just returned for season 3 – is a continuation of the iconic 90s series Sex and the City, starring Sarah Jessica Parker. Revolutionary for its time and inspired by a real-life relationship column, the groundbreaking show followed the love lives of four women living in New York City. As well as starring Sarah as Carrie Bradshaw, it also made TV legends of Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall, and Kristin Davis, who played main characters Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte respectively. Sex and the City came to an end in 2004 after six seasons, but two films (in 2008 and 2010) provided what fans thought would be the final chapter. However, in 2021, And Just Like That gave fans more of the Sex and the City content they'd been craving – but maybe not always in the way they'd hoped for. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Since its first episode, And Just Like That has received a mixed reception from fans and critics, with some slamming the writing and plot decisions along the way. Two popular characters from Sex and the City – Chris Noth's John 'Big' Preston and the late Willie Garson's Stanford Blatch – were written off instantly in ways that upset fans. And the big kicker for fans of the HBO series was that Kim wouldn't reprise her role as Samantha, only appearing as a guest star in a single episode of season two. However, the new series has developed a reputation for its serious and unwavering commitment to camp, and for really leaning into its melodramatic elements, which some fans can't get enough of. And Just Like That returned with season three on Thursday night, picking up after Carrie and Aidan (John Corbett) agree to put their relationship on hold for five years . On X, @CaseyLeeMoore summed up fans' irrational attachment to the show by jokingly recalling an interaction they'd had with their roommate earlier that night. '[My roommate asked] 'I thought you hated this show – why do you keep watching it?' [and I said] 'You just don't get it…'' using a clip of Carrie from the show to explain why they couldn't tear themselves away. @DramaBananna commented: 'Carrie is the friend that got completely annoying and you can't stand anymore, but you keep meeting her because you used to love and will always love her.' Though she's insufferable and sadly, nothing attaches you to her no more.' @Key9481 complained, 'Poor Charlotte and Miranda, their storyline keep getting worse and worse,' after asking earlier, 'Why is everybody singing? What is going on?' However, some Sex and the City fans are happily along for the zany ride, with @CanIScreamNow saying: 'I've just watched the first episode of series 3 and didn't want it to end! From SATC to AJLT, it never ever disappoints.' @RankedReal was excited too, despite being unable to love the show: 'Unbelievably excited that my favourite hate watch is back, hello lover!' On Reddit, user Cityofooo said that watching a scene that depicted Miranda kissing another character while Carrie sat nearby was 'like being held hostage'. Viewers are also addicted to dissecting the fashion disasters some of the characters are put through, with last night's episode providing a comically large hat and a necklace made entirely of large wicker balls. Upon seeing the necklace in question, @D1g1cxlt asked: 'What the hell is that woman wearing? Like girl, this is the one thing Anna Wintour told you to take off!' More Trending And Just Like That also features actors who made their names in Sex and the City and have reprised their roles years later to remain a part of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda's stories. Evan Handler has returned as Charlotte's husband Harry Goldenblatt, while David Eigenberg has returned as Steve Brady, Miranda's love interest during parts of Sex and the City. In terms of new members of the main cast, Sarita Choudhury plays Seema Patel, a realtor who becomes friends with Carrie after she sells Carrie's old apartment. View More » And Just Like That is available to watch on Sky, NOW and Apple TV Plus in the UK. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The White Lotus fans terrified season 4 will be delayed after major announcement MORE: WWE champion Lyra Valkyria reveals star's horror injury was 'worst she's ever seen' MORE: The new Harry Potter child stars have confirmed my worst fears
