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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
5 of the biggest streaming announcements from Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront 2025, from HBO Max shows to the new Superman trailer
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Some of the best Max shows have been showcased at the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfronts 2025, alongside what's to come from across the media giant's studios and networks. There's been plenty of new info across the board, with news on both shows and WBD streaming and broadcast platforms as the company bigwigs take to the stage. With announcements coming thick and fast, the big news can be easy to miss, but here we break down the five most intriguing pieces of news from the day, featuring Westeros returns, baffling rebrands, new streaming services and more. Top of the bill is the Man of Steel himself with a brand new trailer — which you can watch above — for James Gunn's upcoming Superman. Starring David Corenswet as Supes, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, the new movie is an entirely new take on the Big Blue Boy Scout, although with all the multiverse shenanigans happening across superhero cinema lately, we wouldn't rule out some connection to the supposedly dead DCEU. The latest trailer showcases much of what we've seen before, including the Fortress of Solitude and the big screen debut of super-cainine Krypto and further showcases the themes Gunn seems to be playing with around Kal-El's status as an immigrant and vigilante. Gunn has absolutely nailed every superhero story he's turned his hand to thus far, and I'll be there as a new dawn breaks on DC's cinematic offerings on July 11. It's bad news for fans of the Song of Ice and Fire saga as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has its release window moved to 2026. Based on George R. R. Martin's The Hedge Knight novella, the new show follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and s squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) as they travel the fictional land in the time between Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. Widely expected to land this year, the third Westeros-set show will instead arrive in 'winter' 2026, leaving us sweet summer children hoping that winter is coming sooner rather than later. WBD also announced a whole host of shows due to land across their networks in the coming year, among which is High Value Target, formerly known as Debriefing the President. The series, based on John Nixon's book detailing the interrogation of Saddam Hussein, stars Joel Kinnaman as Nixon, a CIA analyst who became the first American to positively identify the dictator in the wake of his capture. Other new shows teased during the Upfront included Guy's Flavortown Games hosted by Guy Fieri, HGTV's Renovating the Bachelor Mansion and Discovery's ludicrously titled Shark Week special Dancing With Sharks. Murder doc They Know What They Did winks to narrator Jennifer Love Hewitt's soon-to-be-returning slasher franchise, while TLC's 90 Day franchise continues to expand with 90 Day: Hunt for Love. Returning shows include Rick and Morty, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking and My Adventures with Superman, while Max hit The Pitt will receive a linear broadcast on TNT ahead of its second season. Perhaps the most surprising piece of news coming out of the upfronts was the announcement that WBD's flagship streaming service would be adding the HBO moniker back into its name. The streamer initially went by HBO Max when it was launched in 2020, trading on the reputation HBO had as the home of the best US TV had to offer. In 2023, WBD dropped the prefix, rebranding the streamer to simply, Max, moving away from the focus on prestige TV and introducing more varied programming, even going so far as to drop some of HBO's biggest hits, such as Westworld, from its library. But now those three letters are due a comeback, with the service once again set to be known as HBO Max after a relaunch this summer. Seemingly realising that a quality over quantity approach might be the way forward, WBD said: 'No consumer today is saying they want more content, but most consumers are saying they want better content.' This seems to imply a shift for WBD, with the readdition of HBO to the name implying a refocus to the sort of prestige television that made the network be able to boldly state 'It's not TV. It's HBO' in the first place. Following the ill fated CNN+, the news network are once again entering the streaming world with a brand new service set to arrive in the fall. After an initial US launch, the platform will be available globally with CEO Mark Thompson call it 'the first true new streaming service.' The streamer will also bundle which recently went behind a paywall, and will include live channels, news feeds and exclusive programming. Current cable and satellite subscribers will be able to access the service at no extra cost, and CNN will, for now at least, continue to have a presence on Max after its rebrand. Peacemaker season 2 release date finally confirmed as new footage of popular HBO TV show revealed in Max sizzle reel trailer What is the release date and time for The Last of Us season 2 episode 5? Max's password sharing crackdown will take a while before it goes 'full steam', WBD says
Elle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
'She's Not The Most Graceful, But She's Relentless': Why Rachel Brosnahan Wanted To Play Superman's Lois Lane
Actor Rachel Brosnahan is no stranger to playing strong women — Midge Maisel in The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Rachel Posner in House of Cards, Emily Donovan in The Courier. Now, the Golden Globe winner is adding one of ELLE's favourite comic book heroines to the list, as she takes on the role of Lois Lane in upcoming blockbuster Superman, starring alongside David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult. Brosnahan has a busy summer ahead of her, what with the film's world tour just around the corner. Though she still carved out time for a major fashion moment, heading to Rome this week for Dior's Cruise 2026 show, which was staged in the magical gardens of 18th century Villa Albani Torlonia. ELLE UK caught up with the actor to talk about her latest role, the style advice she swears by, and her go-to hotspots in Rome. I heard that Maria Grazia was requesting that the women wear white and loved how romantic this dress was. I've been wearing a lot of black lately so it was nice to wear something that felt softer. The lace makes the dress seem demure at first but it's also fairly see through so it feels like I have a secret. Always have to start with eye patches. Especially if fighting jet lag. The dress felt like it was calling for something as romantic as it was. I have naturally curly hair but rarely wear it so we wanted to embrace the curl but also pull it off my face. My hairstylist Jillian Halouska also tied a few small black and white bows in the back to hold it in place. Emma Day, my brilliant makeup artist, and I have worked together for many years and she always uses colour so beautifully. She suggested a coral Dior Rosy Glow blush and lip and pulled some into the eyes too. I'm obsessed with the Dior Addict Lip Glows because they give you a little bit of a stain but are still glossy. Skincare is the best makeup. Take care of your skin and then enhance your natural beauty with beautiful makeup. And to invest in timeless pieces that can be worn in different ways. Then you never have to worry about going out of style. My style is constantly evolving and I like to have fun with fashion. It's an opportunity to express yourself - who you are or who you want to be, even if just for tonight. I'm endlessly inspired by French Women. They're so effortlessly stylish. My dog chewed through the pocket of my favourite black leather jacket so I'm on the hunt for the perfect replacement. She's an icon and I'm standing on the shoulders of the brilliant women who helped bring her to life for different generations. I love that she's not always the most graceful in her pursuit, but that she's relentless in her quest for the truth. I think she's endured because it's inspiring to watch someone go to the ends of the earth for what they believe in. Sometimes literally in her case. It's also fun to watch someone like that get into trouble, which she often does, and have to rely on their own intelligence and instinct (and occasionally a Superman) to come out on top. I'm hesitant to give them away because I'll never be able to get in again! I'm always chasing the perfect gelato… I recently stumbled into La Strega Nocciola which is pretty fantastic. I went to Enzo al 29 a few years ago which is excellent but not a secret anymore! Da Francesco is also really good for pasta and pizza. I love to walk around Trastevere near the water and people watch. Rachel Brosnahan wears Christian Dior; Makeup: Dior Capture La Crème, Dior Capture Le Sérum, Dior Eye Patches, Dior Forever Hydra Nude 1,5N, Dior Forever Nude Bronze 03, Soft Matte Diorshow 5 Couleurs 557Brown Cachemire, Diorshow Overvolume 090 Overblack, Diorshow on Stage Crayon 099 Black, Diorshow Liquid Liner 096 Satin Black, Dior Backstage Rosy Glow 001 Pink, Backstage Rosy Glow Stick 001 , and Pink Dior addict Lip Glow 001 Pink. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
James Gunn's Superman plot eerily similar to this scene from Shaktimaan? Fans think so
James Gunn's much-awaited Superman reboot has taken the internet by storm with its recently-released trailer. While DC fans across the globe are dissecting every frame of the video, eagle-eyed Indian fans were quick to point out something rather unexpected — the similarities between Superman's plot and an episode from India's iconic superhero show from the 90s, Shaktimaan. (Also Read: With the box office down, James Gunn predicts summer of 'Superman' to the rescue) On May 15, the much-anticipated trailer of James Gunn's Superman was released. It begins with Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) interviewing Superman (David Corenswet). She is heard saying, 'You've come under a lot of fire…' — referencing the intense public scrutiny Superman has been facing. She further informs him that the Defence Secretary will be looking into his actions, to which Superman responds, 'My actions? I stopped a war!' The trailer then shows Superman in full costume, standing on a battlefield, with the revelation that his actions involved illegally entering a foreign country to stop a conflict. He is later seen being arrested for it. Now, fans speculating about the film's plot have drawn parallels with a scene from the Indian show Shaktimaan. The particular episode shows Shaktimaan stopping a bank robbery and catching the thieves. However, instead of being praised, he is interrogated by police officers who question whether he has the authority to act as a saviour — much like Superman is questioned about stopping a war. Shaktimaan is also asked whether he has a licence to fly and is further grilled about his source of income. Sharing the similarities, an Instagram user wrote, 'James Gunn copied the storyline from Shaktimaan episode 114.' A post shared by Things (@wednesday_thing.s) Fans were quick to share their reactions. One internet user wrote, 'This is perfect (laughing emoji).' Another commented, 'Now I understand why every superhero wants to hide their true identity.' A third wrote, 'Shaktimaan was way ahead of its time.' However, some users defended Superman, noting that Shaktimaan was itself inspired by Western superheroes. 'Shaktimaan copied Superman episodes. It hurt when I found out growing up, but it was still nice to have had the series,' said one. Another added, 'And Shaktimaan copied it from the Lois & Clark show.' The superhero television series, created and produced by Mukesh Khanna, starred him as the titular hero who gained superhuman abilities through meditation and mastery of the five elements of nature. The show was immensely popular and is remembered for its cultural impact, particularly among children. The upcoming American superhero film marks the first instalment in the new DC Universe (DCU) and serves as a reboot of the Superman film series. Written, directed and co-produced by James Gunn, the film stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. It is scheduled to release in cinemas on July 11.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
James Gunn's New ‘Superman' Trailer Left Fans All Saying the Superhero Looks Weak
With the release of James Gunn's highly anticipated Superman film set for July 11, 2025, hopes are high from fans of the DC Universe that the film starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan will make waves. While Marvel has been relatively consistent in dominating headlines in recent years, DC has put out a few strong films, but rivaling the Avengers, for example, will always prove to be a tall task. However, if there's any name capable of igniting tremendous buzz in a standalone film, it's Superman. Although it's only a glimpse of the film, the latest trailer for the Gunn-directed movie was released on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, and unfortunately, it didn't hit home with everyone. Interestingly, many reactions echoed a similar sentiment—the belief that Superman looked weaker and got beaten up much more than expected. "The entire trailer is filled with Superman getting his ass kicked," wrote one fan. "Why is superman looking so vulnerable?" replied another. "Don't he look a little freaking weak in this movie? Don't think that's Superman anymore," read another reply. "Superman shouldn't whine like that," added a fan. "I'm sorry but this isn't Superman. He's too regular. His outfit is all wrong. Did I mention he's too regular? Nope," added another. "What kind of whiny trailer is this. Am I going to be seeing Superman be emotional and whiny instead of being Superman," read one comment. The pushback from fans citing Superman's emotional reaction in many scenes from the trailer was overwhelming in the responses. While this adaptation of the Man of Steel certainly seems to have a different feel, it goes without saying that the portrayal in a trailer can be very different from the actual movie. Based on fan reactions, let's hope that's the case here, as Superman wearing his emotions on his sleeve seems unlikely to hit home with many fans.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
James Gunn Paid Homage to Iconic Superman Christopher Reeve in New Movie
With the newest addition to the Superman movie series set to hit theaters on July 11, 2025, promotion of the film has ramped up recently. This includes the new trailer that was released on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, which was met with mixed reviews from fans. While the debate over the James Gunn-directed film will continue even after its premiere, there was one aspect of the trailer that virtually all fans agreed they loved—but it was easy to miss. Thankfully, many fans did catch the unique moment in the trailer, so it began sweeping social media shortly after. As one user posted on X, Gunn paid homage to one of the most popular Superman actors of all time, Christopher Reeve. As seen above, the news anchor spotted in the trailer is ABC News correspondent William Reeve, son of the aforementioned former Superman actor. It's a great catch by the fan above, but also an incredibly cool addition to the movie by Gunn. Reeve played the role in the 1978 movie and the sequels that followed, starring as Superman in four movies. The 2025 film will feature David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. While there's plenty of intrigue surrounding the upcoming Superman movie, it appears the DC Universe is also prepping for a few other interesting films in the near future. On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Gunn replied to a question on X about whether there were any updates on a Wonder Woman movie, stating he couldn't share "publicly yet," but teasing that talks around the film were "encouraging." While that's not a guarantee that a Wonder Woman movie is on the horizon, it's apparent the studio is in talks about what will come after Superman.
