David Zaslav, head of Warner Bros. Discovery, has defended potential price increases for HBO Max, arguing that consumers "love" the platform's content so much they will accept higher costs. He suggested that while there are too many streaming players, and some have aggressively dropped prices, HBO Max's quality justifies a premium. Zaslav also referenced that consumers paid more for content a decade ago and are now paying dramatically less for increased content and quality. However, the article challenges his assertion about other streamers lowering prices, noting that most platforms, including Apple TV+, Netflix, and Dropout.tv, have recently increased their subscription costs.

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DC Studios and Warner Bros. have released an hour-long documentary titled Adventures in the Making of Superman on YouTube, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the relaunch of the iconic character.[1] Eagle-eyed viewers of the documentary noticed a storyboard that may hint at a sequel, showing Superman, Supergirl, and Krypto flying together with the head of Brainiac in the bottom left corner.[1] Brainiac, considered one of Superman's greatest foes and second only to Lex Luthor, has never appeared in a live-action film despite multiple appearances by other villains.[1] Brainiac has a history of shrinking Krypton's capital city, Kandor, which could tie into an adventure for the entire Superman family, as Supergirl has personal memories of Brainiac's arrival on Krypton.[1] The article suggests this could be an opportunity to introduce Superboy/Conner Kent and even Lois Lane as Superwoman for a cosmic adventure.[1] James Gunn had previously mentioned Brainiac as a potential villain for Superman.

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Jack Black and Paul Rudd are starring in a comedic reboot of Anaconda, which promises to be the "most ridiculous trailer of 2025". The film follows their characters, Doug and Griff, who embark on an Amazonian adventure with a small crew to recreate their favorite movie, Anaconda. Their plans go awry when their movie prop snake dies and a much larger, human-hungry snake appears, turning their comedy into a horror film. The Anaconda reboot is set to release in theaters on Christmas Day.

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The movie Superman is set to begin streaming on HBO Max on September 19. The film, described as having epic action, humor, and heart, focuses on a Superman driven by compassion and a belief in the goodness of humankind, in James Gunn's signature style.[1] An American Sign Language (ASL) version, interpreted by Giovanni Maucere and directed by Leila Hanaumi, will also be exclusively available on HBO Max.[1] While there's no mention of bonus features, HBO Max will feature a Superman takeover around the release date, offering a transformed homepage with special content rails, a "Fortress of Solitude" page, and hidden portals to "Lex Luthor's Pocket Prison".[1]The movie Superman is scheduled to begin streaming on HBO Max on September 19.[1] The film, directed by James Gunn, is characterized by its blend of epic action, humor, and heart, showcasing a Superman motivated by compassion and an inherent belief in humanity's goodness.[1] In addition to the standard release, an American Sign Language (ASL) version, interpreted by Giovanni Maucere and directed by Leila Hanaumi, will also be available exclusively on HBO Max.[1] While no bonus features have been announced for streaming, HBO Max will implement a Superman themed takeover of its homepage around the release, featuring refreshed art, specially designed content rails, a "Fortress of Solitude" page with themed curations, and hidden portals to "Lex Luthor's Pocket Prison".

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Vincent D'Onofrio, known for his role as Kingpin in Marvel's Daredevil, has expressed a strong desire to play Swamp Thing in the DCU. D'Onofrio has stated multiple times that Swamp Thing is one of his favorite comic book characters, ranking him alongside Spider-Man and Batman.[1] While he has faced legal restrictions regarding his Marvel character in certain big-screen projects, he sees a potential DC role in the "sympathetic monster." [1]Although a Swamp Thing film, with James Mangold directing, was announced by James Gunn in early 2023, the project is currently on the back burner. [1]Swamp Thing, a brilliant scientist named Alec Holland transformed into a misunderstood creature, first appeared in the 1970s and gained significant acclaim from Alan Moore's poetic transformation of the character in the 1980s. [1]The character has previously appeared in films, a 90s cartoon, and a short-lived 2019 streaming series.

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In an appearance on Howard Stern's radio show, DC Studios co-head James Gunn stated his belief that a member of the Green Lantern Corps could "handily" defeat Superman, a sentiment Stern, a self-proclaimed DC Comics geek, agreed with[1]. Gunn referenced the Green Lantern power rings' energy, which is willpower-based and acts similarly to magic, one of Superman's few weaknesses alongside Kryptonite[1]. Despite Superman rarely fighting Green Lanterns in the comics due to their alliance in the Justice League, Gunn's comments suggest a potential future showdown in the DCU[1].

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Tim Burton's directorial debut, Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985), is finally being added to the Criterion Collection[1]. This marks the first time a Tim Burton film has been included in the prestigious collection[1]. The new release will feature a 4K digital restoration of the film, supervised and approved by Burton himself, along with multiple surround sound audio tracks[1].

The Criterion Collection edition will also include a wealth of bonus features, such as audio commentaries by Burton, co-writer Paul Reubens (who starred as Pee-wee Herman), and composer Danny Elfman[1]. Additional content includes new interviews with Burton and actor-filmmaker Richard Ayoade, as well as interviews with co-writer Michael Varhol, editor Billy Weber, production designer David L. Snyder, and producer Richard Abramson[1]. An interview from 2005 with Paul Reubens, excerpts from a fortieth-anniversary screening, deleted scenes, and the original trailer are also part of the package[1].

The film, which features the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, is noted for establishing Burton's distinctive visual style and off-kilter tone[1]. The Blu-ray and 4K + Blu-ray editions are available for pre-order and are set to be released on December 16, 2025[1].

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The article from Nerdist reports the death of Hollywood legend Robert Redford at the age of 89.[1] Redford, known for his iconic roles and as an Oscar-winning director, passed away in his sleep at his Utah home on Tuesday morning.[1] The cause of death has not been released.[1] He was a celebrated leading man in numerous films including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All The Presidents Men, The Natural, and Out of Africa.[1] Redford also directed acclaimed movies like Ordinary People, for which he won an Oscar, and Quiz Show.[1] Beyond his acting and directing career, he was a strong advocate for independent films, founding the Sundance Film Institute in 1981 and subsequently the Sundance Film Festival.[1] He is survived by his wife, Szaggars Redford, and two children, Shauna Schlosser Redford and Amy Redford.[1]Robert Redford, the legendary Hollywood actor, Oscar-winning director, and a champion of independent cinema, has passed away at 89 years old.[1] The news of his death was confirmed by Cindi Berger, CEO of Rogers & Cowan PMK, who stated he died peacefully in his sleep at his Utah residence early Tuesday morning.[1] The cause of his passing is not yet known.[1]

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