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The true-crime drama tells the story of the Chippendales dance troupe and its founder. How to watch 'Welcome to Chippendales'You can watch "Welcome to Chippendales" exclusively on Hulu. For $14 a month, subscribers can bundle ad-supported Hulu with Disney Plus and ESPN+, or for $20 a month, subscribers can bundle those services with ad-free Hulu. After the first month, Hulu with ads is $8 a month and Hulu without ads is $15 a month. "Welcome to Chippendales" is based on the novel "Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders" by authors K. Scot Macdonald and Patrick MontesDeOca.

"A Christmas Story Christmas" is a sequel to the 1983 holiday classic "A Christmas Story." You can stream the movie on HBO Max with an ad-supported ($10/month) or ad-free plan ($15/month). "A Christmas Story Christmas" is streaming exclusively on HBO Max, and it reunites several members of the original cast. How to watch 'A Christmas Story Christmas'You can now watch "A Christmas Story Christmas" on HBO Max. Before "A Christmas Story Christmas" was released, two earlier sequels were also made to the original movie: "My Summer Story" and "A Christmas Story 2."

Tim Allen returns for the holidays once again in "The Santa Clauses," a new Disney Plus miniseries. Check out the trailer for 'The Santa Clauses'Tim Allen returns as Scott Calvin in "The Santa Clauses," reprising the role he first played in 1994's "The Santa Clause." How to watch 'The Santa Clauses'You can watch "The Santa Clauses" exclusively on Disney Plus. For more tips on how to get the best value out of Disney Plus, check out our guide to Disney Plus savings. Here's a full breakdown of the movie franchise:"The Santa Clause" (1994)"The Santa Clause 2" (2002)"The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" (2006)

☆ Some Amazon staffers joked that the writers of its mega-expensive 'Lord of the Rings' series should be laid off after the company cut thousands of roles
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Travis Clark | Katherine Long | Ashley Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Some Amazon staffers have joked that the "Rings of Power" writers should be laid off. "The Rings of Power" was hit with a mixed reception, and Amazon has been quiet about its viewership. Several of those employees have joked that the writers of Amazon's uber-expensive series, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," should be laid off, Insider reported. No press release followed its season finale; by contrast, HBO released viewership for the finale of its own fantasy series, "House of the Dragon," the next day. And judging by the jokes in the layoffs-focused Slack channel, that seems to even be a narrative within Amazon among staffers.

☆ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ notches record opening for November
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Frank Pallotta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN Business —“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” had the major challenge of following “Black Panther,” one of the biggest blockbusters ever, and had to do so without star Chadwick Boseman, who passed away in 2020. Despite all of the challenges, “Wakanda Forever” notched a sizable box office opening this weekend. As for its critical reception, “Wakanda Forever” notched an 84% score on review site Rotten Tomatoes. “‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ faced an inordinate degree of difficulty, addressing the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman,” Brian Lowry, CNN’s media critic, wrote in his review. The debut of “Wakanda Forever” will unlikely impact Disney’s stock since investors remain heavily focused on the company’s streaming endeavors.

"Interview with the Vampire" is a new series based on the popular book by Anne Rice. You can watch new episodes on AMC Plus and the AMC cable channel every Sunday through November 13. "Interview with the Vampire'' is based on the 1976 novel of the same name by author Anne Rice. How to watch 'Interview with the Vampire' (2022)You can watch "Interview with the Vampire" season one every Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on AMC. You can watch "Interview with the Vampire" for free if you sign up for an AMC Plus trial.

☆ Here's what critics are saying about Marvel's 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Danai Gurira and Letitia Wright star as Okoye and Shuri in Marvel Studio's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." DisneyIt's impossible to replace the irreplaceable, but that was Ryan Coogler's task as the director and co-writer of Disney's latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Here's what some critics thought of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" ahead of its Friday debut:Kristy Puchko, MashablePuchko says the film, while action-packed, is at its core about how people handle loss differently. Still from Marvel Studio's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Winston Duke stars as M'Baku in Marvel Studio's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

☆ Despite some complaints, 'Black Panther' sequel receives rave reviews
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Danielle Broadway | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 8 (Reuters) - The highly anticipated sequel to Disney's “Black Panther,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” has received glowing reviews from the majority of critics. The film, which arrives in theaters on Friday, scored a 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with only five out of 81 critics rating the film as rotten. There is a new Black Panther, and they will figure into the future of this universe. “'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' is by far the best film in phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The sad reality is that the show must go on, and without (Chadwick Boseman), it’s just more of the same.

To coincide with the release of the documentary, Selena Gomez released her new song "My Mind & Me" on November 3. How to watch 'Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me'You can now watch "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" exclusively on Apple TV Plus. Apple TV Plus is compatible with most smart TVs, Apple and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, video game consoles, and Roku and Fire TV products. You can watch "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" free with an Apple TV Plus trial. As of November 4, "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me" holds a "93% Fresh" score on the review-aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.

Millie Bobby Brown returns as a free-spirited teenage detective in "Enola Holmes 2." Enola Holmes, the teenage sister of the brilliant and famous detective Sherlock Holmes, shares her family's wit and penchant for mystery. How to watch 'Enola Holmes 2'You can watch "Enola Holmes 2" on Netflix starting November 4. Once you subscribe, you can watch "Enola Holmes 2" on just about any smart TV, smartphone, tablet, console, and web browser. The "Enola Holmes" films are based on the young adult fiction series of the same name written by Nancy Springer.

☆ Jennifer Lawrence says Adele warned her not to do misfire movie ‘Passengers’
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Rumor has it, Adele isn’t just a great singer – she’s also great at career advice. That is, at least, according to Jennifer Lawrence. Regarding her 2016 movie “Passengers,” which co-starred Chris Pratt and stands as one of the less acclaimed films of her decorated career, Lawrence said, “Adele told me not to do it! “I was like, ‘Oh no, you guys are here because I’m here, and I’m here because you’re here. Wait, who decided that this was a good movie?’” the actress told the Times.

☆ Amazon has been suspiciously quiet about 'The Rings of Power' viewership in the 2 weeks since the first season concluded
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Steven Tweedie | Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Amazon has yet to share viewership numbers on its "Rings of Power" finale, weeks later. The show has yet to cross the vague 100 million viewers milestone it teased three weeks ago. Payne and Patrick McKay later noted that 12.6 million viewers watched the premiere in the US in the first four days. Still, Amazon said "Rings of Power" in its first two months has driven "more Prime signs-up globally than any other Amazon original." HBO said this week that "House of the Dragon" was averaging 29 million viewers per episode.

"The White Lotus" season two premieres October 30 on HBO and HBO Max. From creator Mike White, "The White Lotus" is an anthology show that focuses on guests at various White Lotus resort locations. "The White Lotus" season two will have a total of seven episodes, which is one more than the first season. "The White Lotus" season two was renewed a few days before the season one finale in August 2021. "The White Lotus" season two's enthusiastic critical response suggests it could follow in season one's acclaimed footsteps.

HBO Max is home to tons of horror films that are perfect for the spooky season. Some of the service's best horror flicks include classics like "The Shining" and newer hits like "The Witch." You can sign up for HBO Max for $10/month with ads or $15/month without ads. With Halloween right around the corner, it's also home to tons of excellent horror films perfect for watching this spooky season. Below, we've highlighted some of the best ones the service offers, from "A Nightmare on Elm Street" to "The Witch."

☆ 'Black Adam' wants to be a Marvel movie, but can't leave the Snyder era behind — and it highlights the mess that DC Studios' new bosses will have to sort out
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

There are a lot of Snyder-esque moments in "Black Adam," particularly when it comes to slo-mo action sequences and an overall somber tone. Johnson's Black Adam is a serious-faced anti-hero who isn't afraid to kill a lot of people. "Black Adam" is the perfect encapsulation of both the last nearly decade of DC movies and what the franchise wants to be in the future. For all of its troubles, the DC movie universe had at least seemed to be course correcting. The director, Jaume Collet-Serra, doesn't so much as put his personal touch on it as borrow familiar touches from past Snyder-directed DC movies.

The anthology show is created by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and features eight tales of horror. Along with creating and executive producing the series, del Toro co-wrote two episodes and serves as the show's on-screen presenter. How to watch 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities'You can watch "Cabinet of Curiosities" exclusively on Netflix. How many episodes are in 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities'? Is 'Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities' worth watching?

☆ James Gunn, Peter Safran named new heads of Warner Bros.' DC studios
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

James Gunn and Peter Safran will be the next co-heads of Warner Bros. The news comes during a tumultuous time for the newly formed Warner Bros. Zaslav has been looking for someone to steady the ship at the DC film division, home to superheroes such as Wonder Woman and Superman, as Warner Bros. Warner Bros. Warner Bros. recently moved its "Aquaman" sequel, which was set for a March 2023 release, to December 2023.

"Don't Worry Darling" is now available to buy ($25) or rent ($20) from Amazon, Vudu, and more. Check out the trailer for 'Don't Worry Darling'Florence Pugh ("Midsommar") plays the lead role of Alice opposite Harry Styles ("Dunkirk") as Jack. As of October 25, "Don't Worry Darling" has a low "38%" score on Rotten Tomatoes. How to watch 'Don't Worry Darling'"Don't Worry Darling" is now available to watch at home through digital retailers like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, and YouTube. "Don't Worry Darling" is not based on a book, but rather a spec script originally written by Shane and Carey Van Dyke.

Found footage horror films can place viewers directly in the shoes of the characters on screen. Some of the best found footage horror films you can stream right now include "Cloverfield," "Creep," and more. If you're a horror buff, you've probably seen a few titles that fall into this category, like "The Blair Witch Project" or "Cloverfield." Since Halloween is just around the corner, we've gathered a handful of the very best found footage horror movies that you can watch online during the spooky season. We've limited our selection to films that are rated "Fresh" on the review-aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes.

☆ 'Andor' is the best 'Star Wars' show since 'The Mandalorian' — but the least popular
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The three-episode premiere of "Andor" trailed other "Star Wars" shows in viewership, per Nielsen. But the show is the best-reviewed "Star Wars" series yet. Maybe it's "Star Wars" fatigue after "Boba Fett" and "Obi-Wan," which I was personally incredibly disappointed by. Other data further suggests the show isn't gaining traction with as big of an audience as the other "Star Wars" series. Parrot Analytics, which measures audience demand based on online engagement and other factors, told Insider that the show is trailing the others in demand.

"House of the Dragon" will air its season one finale on October 23 on HBO and HBO Max. The "Game of Thrones" prequel series focuses on the Targaryen civil war. The season one finale will air on HBO and HBO Max on October 23. How to watch 'House of the Dragon'You can watch "House of the Dragon" exclusively on HBO and HBO Max. That said, many of the characters in "House of the Dragon" are ancestors of the characters we meet in "Game of Thrones."

☆ DC wants to better compete with Marvel movies, but its plan is already facing severe roadblocks
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Warner Bros. Discovery wants to rebuild the DC universe in the mold of Marvel movies. Warner Bros. confirmed a sequel to "Joker," which exists outside the universes of any of those other projects. The search for such an executive put DC movies president Walter Hamada on the outskirts, and Deadline reported on Wednesday that he had exited. Warner Bros.

☆ The Rock's 'Black Adam' is a bland, 'color-by-numbers' DC Comics superhero movie, critics say
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Sarah Whitten | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In this article WBD Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTDwayne Johnson stars in Warner Bros.' "Black Adam." "Black Adam," which premieres Friday, did not impress critics, generating a meager 53% on Rotten Tomatoes from 102 reviews as of Thursday afternoon. Puchko noted that "Black Adam" rushes through the introductions of Cyclone, Atom Smasher, Hawkman and Doctor Fate "so quickly that it's actually comical." Pierce Brosnan and Dwayne Johnson star in Warner Bros.' "Black Adam." Dwayne Johnson is Black Adam in Warner Bros.' newest DC film "Black Adam."

☆ Netflix's 14 biggest TV shows of all time, including 'Wednesday' and 'Stranger Things'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"13 Reasons Why" season two — 496.12 million hoursNetflixDescription: "High school student Clay Jensen lands in the center of a series of heartbreaking mysteries set in motion by a friend's tragic suicide." Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 28%What critics said: "'13 Reasons Why' is not fundamentally interested in starting a conversation. It's interested in shocking, and it does not care how cheaply it might go about creating that shock."

Amazon Prime Video has a spooky selection of horror movies perfect for the Halloween season. Some of the service's best horror flicks include classics like "The Silence of the Lambs" and new hits like "Candyman." Prime Video costs $9/month on its own, or $15/month as part of a full Amazon Prime membership. To help you find a scary flick worth streaming, we highlighted some of the best horror movies on Amazon Prime Video. Here are the best horror movies on Amazon Prime Video

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