Monthly Archives: December 2020
Flash Gordon Re-Release Adds ‘Discriminatory Stereotypes’ Warning
The re-release of the celebrated cult-classic film Flash Gordon from 1980 has added a warning about "discriminatory stereotypes" due to the portrayal of Ming the Merciless.
As reported by Comicbook.com, Ming the Merciless was first featured in the Flash Gordon comic strips from the 1930s and, according to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), "attitudes towards the acceptability of discriminatory racial stereotypes have moved on considerably since then, and rightly so of course."
"Ming the Merciless is coded as an East Asian character due to his hair and make-up, but he's played by a Swedish actor in the film, he's played by Max Von Sydow, which I don't think is something that would happen if this were a modern production, and is something that we're also aware that viewers may find dubious if not outright offensive," BBFC senior policy officer Matt Tindall said. "The character of Ming of course comes from the Flash Gordon comic strips from the 1930s and the serials, and let's just say attitudes towards the acceptability of discriminatory racial stereotypes have moved on considerably since then, and rightly so of course."
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Above and beyond the warning, the BBFC has also decided to raise the film's rating for the re-release from an A rating to a 12A.
This is the start of a new process for the BBFC that will see the committee looking at other older films and examining them for reclassification.
"This is something that we have to bear in mind often when we see older films coming in for reclassification - films that might contain discriminatory depictions or stereotypes that are not acceptable to modern audiences, including films where discrimination wasn't the work's intent, just a reflection of the period in which it was made," Tindall continued. This is an issue that we're currently planning to explore more through research next year, speaking to the public to check that they're happy with the way we're classifying such films and the way we classify issues of discrimination more generally."
Flash Gordon joins such other films as Gone with the Wind, Breakfast at TIffany's, Disney's Song of the South, and the 1936 musical Show Boat as films and shows that are getting re-examined for their offensive characters and/or stories.
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Flash Gordon Re-Release Adds ‘Discriminatory Stereotypes’ Warning
The re-release of the celebrated cult-classic film Flash Gordon from 1980 has added a warning about "discriminatory stereotypes" due to the portrayal of Ming the Merciless.
As reported by Comicbook.com, Ming the Merciless was first featured in the Flash Gordon comic strips from the 1930s and, according to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), "attitudes towards the acceptability of discriminatory racial stereotypes have moved on considerably since then, and rightly so of course."
"Ming the Merciless is coded as an East Asian character due to his hair and make-up, but he's played by a Swedish actor in the film, he's played by Max Von Sydow, which I don't think is something that would happen if this were a modern production, and is something that we're also aware that viewers may find dubious if not outright offensive," BBFC senior policy officer Matt Tindall said. "The character of Ming of course comes from the Flash Gordon comic strips from the 1930s and the serials, and let's just say attitudes towards the acceptability of discriminatory racial stereotypes have moved on considerably since then, and rightly so of course."
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/11/disney-still-has-no-plans-to-release-song-of-the-south-not-even-with-disclaimer"]
Above and beyond the warning, the BBFC has also decided to raise the film's rating for the re-release from an A rating to a 12A.
This is the start of a new process for the BBFC that will see the committee looking at other older films and examining them for reclassification.
"This is something that we have to bear in mind often when we see older films coming in for reclassification - films that might contain discriminatory depictions or stereotypes that are not acceptable to modern audiences, including films where discrimination wasn't the work's intent, just a reflection of the period in which it was made," Tindall continued. This is an issue that we're currently planning to explore more through research next year, speaking to the public to check that they're happy with the way we're classifying such films and the way we classify issues of discrimination more generally."
Flash Gordon joins such other films as Gone with the Wind, Breakfast at TIffany's, Disney's Song of the South, and the 1936 musical Show Boat as films and shows that are getting re-examined for their offensive characters and/or stories.
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Sony Has 7 TV Shows and 3 Movies In Development Based on PlayStation Games
Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra has revealed that his studio is currently developing seven TV shows and three movies based on PlayStation games.
As reported by Media Post, Vinciquerra announced the news while talking about Sony's idea to have much more integration between all of its entertainment properties, including PlayStation.
“We have no specific plan yet,” Vinciquerra said. “But we have a program within the company called One Sony... You’ll be seeing a lot more integration of Sony companies together.”
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He then discussed that Sony is developing three movies and seven TV shows based on PlayStation games, but didn't go so far as to say if the Uncharted movie and The Last of Us TV series were included in that count.
Vinciquerra also discussed whether or not Sony would be following the example set by Warner Bros. and potentially switch to a day-and-date release model for theaters and streaming services.
"I don’t think we’ll be in the day-and-date release business, no," Vinciquerra answered. "I think the economic model for very big-budget movies require the windows that are in the flow now and we’ll continue with that... We think 30-day windows are probably the best, it will allow us to amortize our marketing over the two windows – theatrical and home entertainment - so we think that is the way to go."
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PlayStation Productions was launched in 2019 and Sony stated the new studio was "already in production on its first slate of projects and has set up shop on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City" and took a lot of inspiration from Marvel Studios.
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Sony Has 7 TV Shows and 3 Movies In Development Based on PlayStation Games
Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra has revealed that his studio is currently developing seven TV shows and three movies based on PlayStation games.
As reported by Media Post, Vinciquerra announced the news while talking about Sony's idea to have much more integration between all of its entertainment properties, including PlayStation.
“We have no specific plan yet,” Vinciquerra said. “But we have a program within the company called One Sony... You’ll be seeing a lot more integration of Sony companies together.”
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He then discussed that Sony is developing three movies and seven TV shows based on PlayStation games, but didn't go so far as to say if the Uncharted movie and The Last of Us TV series were included in that count.
Vinciquerra also discussed whether or not Sony would be following the example set by Warner Bros. and potentially switch to a day-and-date release model for theaters and streaming services.
"I don’t think we’ll be in the day-and-date release business, no," Vinciquerra answered. "I think the economic model for very big-budget movies require the windows that are in the flow now and we’ll continue with that... We think 30-day windows are probably the best, it will allow us to amortize our marketing over the two windows – theatrical and home entertainment - so we think that is the way to go."
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PlayStation Productions was launched in 2019 and Sony stated the new studio was "already in production on its first slate of projects and has set up shop on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City" and took a lot of inspiration from Marvel Studios.
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Mad Max: Fury Road Prequel Furiosa’s Release Date Announced
Warner Bros. Pictures has announced that Furiosa, the prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, will be released in theaters on June 23, 2023.
Furiosa will be written, directed, and produced by George Miller, and will star Anya Taylor-Joy in the title role alongside Chris Hemsworth and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Miller wrote the script with his longtime partner, Oscar-nominated producer Doug Mitchell (Mad Max: Fury Road and Babe).
Furiosa was originally played by Charlize Theron, but this prequel will feature a younger version of the character played by Anya Taylor-Joy instead of Theron as he did not want to use de-aging CGI technology.
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WB also announced the the live-action/animated hybrid Coyote vs. Acme will hit theaters a month after Furiosa on July 21, 2023. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows' Dave Green will be directing the film that will "feature the age-old rivalry between the Roadrunner nemesis and his preferred mail order supplier."
Coyote vs. Acme's screenplay is written by James Gunn, Jeremy Slater, Jon Silberman, Josh Silberman, and Samy Burch.
Lastly, WB announced that The Color Purple, which is based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, will arrive in theaters on December 20, 2023. Directed by Black is King's Blitz Bazawule and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, and Quincy Jones.
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For more on Furiosa, read about how Anya Taylor Joy is "already dreaming" of playing Furiosa and George Miller's thoughts on if she became the villain following the events of Mad Max: Fury Road.
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Mad Max: Fury Road Prequel Furiosa’s Release Date Announced
Warner Bros. Pictures has announced that Furiosa, the prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, will be released in theaters on June 23, 2023.
Furiosa will be written, directed, and produced by George Miller, and will star Anya Taylor-Joy in the title role alongside Chris Hemsworth and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Miller wrote the script with his longtime partner, Oscar-nominated producer Doug Mitchell (Mad Max: Fury Road and Babe).
Furiosa was originally played by Charlize Theron, but this prequel will feature a younger version of the character played by Anya Taylor-Joy instead of Theron as he did not want to use de-aging CGI technology.
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WB also announced the the live-action/animated hybrid Coyote vs. Acme will hit theaters a month after Furiosa on July 21, 2023. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows' Dave Green will be directing the film that will "feature the age-old rivalry between the Roadrunner nemesis and his preferred mail order supplier."
Coyote vs. Acme's screenplay is written by James Gunn, Jeremy Slater, Jon Silberman, Josh Silberman, and Samy Burch.
Lastly, WB announced that The Color Purple, which is based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, will arrive in theaters on December 20, 2023. Directed by Black is King's Blitz Bazawule and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, and Quincy Jones.
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For more on Furiosa, read about how Anya Taylor Joy is "already dreaming" of playing Furiosa and George Miller's thoughts on if she became the villain following the events of Mad Max: Fury Road.
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New to HBO Max in January: Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, The Mummy and More
HBO Max is bringing some classic movies and fan-favorite animated series to its lineup in the new year for January 2021.
One of the most notable additions to the subscription streaming service next month is the entirety of Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond alongside Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises. Superman: Doomsday, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and Superman Returns will be joining the DC lineup next month too.
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Other classics like Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Mad Max: Fury Road are also coming to the service next month as well.
If those aren't up your alley, there's sure to be something among the titles joining the service for you like Quentin Tarantino's classics Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2, and fan-favorites like The Mummy and its sequel - The Mummy Returns.
For those looking to get the theatrical experience of a new release at home, John Lee Hancock's new psychological thriller, The Little Things, starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto, will arrive to the streaming service on January 29, the same day it's released in theaters. It will remain on the service for 31 days at no additional cost to HBO Max subscribers.
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Check out the full list of HBO Max offerings for January 2020 below:
January 1
- 12 oz. Mouse, Seasons 1 & 2
- 42nd Street, 1933
- All the President's Men, 1976
- Apple & Onion, Season 1B
- The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman, 1974 (HBO)
- Batman Begins, 2005
- Batman Beyond
- Batman Beyond: The Return of the Joker, 2000
- Batman: Bad Blood, 2016
- Batman: Death in the Family, 2020
- Batman: Hush, 2019
- Batman: The Animated Series
- Blade, 1998
- A Better Life, 2011 (HBO)
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 2005
- Dog Day Afternoon, 1975
- Check It Out! with Steve Brule
- Chinatown, 1974
- Codename: Kids Next Door
- The Color Purple, 1985
- The Conjuring, 2013
- Courage the Cowardly Dog
- Craig of the Creek, Season 2
- The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, 2002 (HBO)
- The Dark Knight, 2008
- The Dark Knight Rises, 2012
- Dim Sum Funeral, 2009 (HBO)
- Ed, Edd n Eddy
- El Amor No Puede Esperar (Aka Love Can't Wait), 2021 (HBO)
- Happy Feet, 2006
- The Electric Horseman, 1979 (HBO)
- Escape from New York, 1981
- The Exorcist, 1973
- Flashpoint, 1984 (HBO)
- The General's Daughter, 1999 (HBO)
- Gossip Girl
- Green Lantern, 2011
- Green Lantern: The Animated Series
- Gremlins , 1984
- Gremlins 2: The New Batch, 1990
- The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
- Happily N'Ever After, 2007 (HBO)
- Happily N'Ever After 2: Snow White, 2009 (HBO)
- Happy-Go-Lucky, 2008 (HBO)
- He Said She Said, 1991 (HBO)
- Heaven Help Us, 1985 (HBO)
- The Infamous Future, 2018
- Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back, 2001 (HBO)
- The Jellies
- Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, 2020
- Kong: Skull Island, 2017
- Little Con Lili, 2021 (HBO)
- Loiter Squad
- Ma, 2019 (HBO)
- Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, 1983
- Mad Max: Fury Road, 2015
- Magic Mike, 2012
- Mao Mao, Heroes of Pure Heart
- March of the Penguins, 2005
- Margaret, 2011 (Extended Version) (HBO)
- Miracle On 34th Street, 1994 (HBO)
- Miss Firecracker, 1989 (HBO)
- Mulholland Dr., 2001
- Mystic River, 2003
- Nitro Circus: The Movie 3D, 2012 (HBO)
- No Country for Old Men, 2007
- The Notebook, 2004
- Ocean's 8, 2018
- Ocean's Eleven , 2001
- Ocean's Thirteen, 2007
- Ocean's Twelve, 2004
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure, 1985
- Piter, 2021 (HBO)
- The Producers, 1968
- Pulp Fiction, 1994
- Purple Rain, 1984
- Ready Player One, 2018
- Revenge Of The Nerds, 1984 (HBO)
- Revenge Of The Nerds II: Nerds In Paradise, 1987 (HBO)
- Revenge Of The Nerds IV: Nerds In Love, 2005 (HBO)
- Rollerball, 2002 (HBO)
- Se7en, 1995
- Shallow Hal, 2001 (HBO)
- Snowpiercer, Season 1
- A Star is Born , 2018
- Superman: Doomsday, 2007
- Superman: Man of Tomorrow, 2020
- Superman Returns, 2006
- Swimfan, 2002 (HBO)
- This Is Spinal Tap, 1984
- The Three Stooges, 2012 (HBO)
- TMNT, 2007
- Tom Goes to the Mayor
- The Trouble With Spies, 1987 (HBO)
- Underclassman, 2005 (HBO)
- V for Vendetta, 2005
- Van Wilder: Freshman Year (Extended Version), 2009 (HBO)
- Walk Of Shame, 2014 (HBO)
- Warrior, Seasons 1 & 2 (HBO)
- Willard, 1971 (HBO)
- Worth Winning, 1989 (HBO)
- You Can Count On Me, 2000 (HBO)
January 2
- The High Note, 2020 (HBO)
January 4
- 30 Coins, Series Premiere (HBO)
January 8
- Patriot's Day, 2016
- Scream, 1996
- Squish, Season 1
January 9
- The Alienist: Angel of Darkness, Season 2
- Ben 10, Season 4A
- The King of Staten Island, 2020 (HBO)
January 10
- Miracle Workers, Season 2
- Tiger, Two-Part Documentary Premiere (HBO)
January 12
- Against The Wild, 2014
- Against the Wild 2: Survive the Serengeti, 2016
- Alpha and Omega 5: Family Vacation, 2015
- Alpha and Omega 6: Dino Digs, 2016
- Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World, 2015
- Blue Valentine, 2010
- Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2, 2000
- Earth Girls Are Easy, 1989
- An Elephant's Journey , 2018
- The Escape Artist, 1982
- Get Carter, 1971
- Hecho En Mexico, 2012
- Hellboy: Blood and Iron, 2007
- Hellboy: Sword of Storms , 2006
- Hellboy: The Dark Below, 2010
- Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again, 2016
- The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, 1976
- The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness, 2013
- La Mujer de Mi Hermano , 2005
- Leapfrog Letter Factory Adventures: Amazing Word Explorers , 2015
- Leapfrog Letter Factory Adventures: Counting on Lemonade , 2014
- Leapfrog Letter Factory Adventures: The Letter Machine Rescue Team , 2014
- Leapfrog: Numberland, 2012
- Lost and Delirious, 2001
- Love and Sex, 2000
- Lovely & Amazing , 2002
- The Man Who Would Be King, 1975
- Meatballs, 1979
- The Men Who Stare at Goats, 2009
- A Mermaid's Tale, 2017
- Mistress, 1992
- Mother's Day, 2012
- Mud, 2013
- Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki, 2016
- Night is Short, Walk on Girl, 2017
- No Eres Tu Soy Yo, 2011
- Norm of the North: King Sized Adventure, 2019
- Ollie & Moon, Seasons 1 & 2
- Other Parents, Seasons 1 & 2
- Pinocchio, 2012
- Promare, 2019
- Reservoir Dogs, 1992
- Ride Your Wave, 2019
- Righteous Kill, 2008
- Sprung, 1997
- The Spy Next Door, 2010
- Tender Mercies, 1983
- Thanks for Sharing, 2013
- Turtle Tale, 2018
- The Visitor, 2008
- Vixen, 2015
January 14
- Search Party, HBO Max Original Series 4 Premiere
January 15
- Stephen King's It, 1990
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Next, 1975
- Poltergeist, 1982
- Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World - Director's Cut, Season 1 dubbed (Crunchyroll Collection)
- Real Time With Bill Maher, Season 19 Premier (HBO)
- Roots (Mini Series), 1977
- Si Yo Fuera Rico (Aka If I Were Rich), 2021 (HBO)
- The Wayan Bros
January 16
- Eve
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1, 2003 (HBO)
- Kill Bill: Vol. 2, 2004 (HBO)
January 19
- Everwood
January 20
- At Home with Amy Sedaris, Season 3
- C.B. Strike, Season 1 (HBO)
- C.B. Strike, Lethal White, Limited Series Premiere (HBO)
January 21
- Gomorrah, Max Original Season 3 Premiere
- Looney Tunes Cartoons, Season 1C
January 22
- The New Adventures of Old Chrisine
- Painting With John, Series Premiere (HBO)
January 23
- Don't Let Go, 2019 (HBO)
- Person of Interest
January 24
- Euphoria Special Episode Part 2: F**k Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob, Special Episode Premiere (HBO)
January 26
- Babylon 5
- Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel (HBO)
January 29
- The Mummy, 1999 (HBO)
- The Mummy Returns, 2001 (HBO)
- Pushing Daisies
- The Scorpion King, 2002 (HBO)
- The Little Things
January 31
- Axios, Season 4 Premiere (HBO)
Exact Dates To Be Announced
- Arthur's Law, HBO Max Original Series Premiere
- The Event, HBO Max Original Series Premiere
- Locked Down, HBO Max Original Film Premiere
- Perfect Life (fka Vida Perfecta), HBO Max Original Season 1 Premiere
- Possessions, HBO Max Series 1 Premiere
- Selena + Chef, Max Orignal Series 2 Premiere
Titles Leaving HBO Max in January
The following are titles that will no longer be on the service after the date they fall under:January 7
- War Dogs, 2016 (HBO)
January 24
- Wonder Woman 1984, 2020
January 31
- Ad Astra, 2019
- After Hours, 1985 (HBO)
- Akeelah And The Bee, 2006 (HBO)
- All Is Bright, 2013
- America, America, 1964
- Anchors Aweigh, 1945
- The Arrangement, 1969
- Bee Season, 2005 (HBO)
- Before Sunrise, 1995 (HBO)
- Before Sunset, 2004 (HBO)
- Best Laid Plans, 1999 (HBO)
- Bigger Than The Sky, 2005 (HBO)
- Blade II, 2002
- Blade, 1998
- Blood Simple, 1984 (HBO)
- Bridge To Terabithia, 2007 (HBO)
- Bright Lights, Big City, 1988 (HBO)
- The Change-Up, 2011 (HBO)
- The Children, 2009
- A Christmas Carol, 1938
- Crash, 2005 (Director’s Cut) (HBO)
- David Copperfield, 1935
- Days After Your Departure, 2019 (HBO)
- Enemy Of The State, 1998 (HBO)
- Everybody's All-American, 1988 (HBO)
- Father's Day, 1997 (HBO)
- Friday Night Lights, 2004 (HBO)
- Get On Up, 2014 (HBO)
- Guys And Dolls, 1955
- High Society, 1956
- Jeepers Creepers 2, 2003 (HBO)
- Jeepers Creepers, 2001 (HBO)
- Leprechaun 2, 1994 (HBO)
- Leprechaun, 1993 (HBO)
- Magnolia, 1999 (HBO)
- The Man With The Golden Arm, 1955
- Mars Attacks!, 1996
- Martha Marcy May Marlene, 2011 (HBO)
- Martin Lawrence You So Crazy, 1994 (HBO)
- New Year's Eve, 2011 (HBO)
- Ocean's Eleven, 2001
- Ocean's Thirteen, 2007
- Ocean's Twelve, 2004
- On The Town, 1949
- The Pelican Brief, 1993
- Planet Of The Apes, 2001 (HBO)
- Risky Business, 1983
- Semi-Pro, 2008
- Some Came Running, 1958
- Something Borrowed, 2011 (HBO)
- Splendor In The Grass, 1961
- Walk The Line, 2005 (Extended Version) (HBO)
- When Harry Met Sally, 1989
New to HBO Max in January: Batman: The Animated Series, Batman Beyond, The Mummy and More
HBO Max is bringing some classic movies and fan-favorite animated series to its lineup in the new year for January 2021.
One of the most notable additions to the subscription streaming service next month is the entirety of Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond alongside Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises. Superman: Doomsday, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, and Superman Returns will be joining the DC lineup next month too.
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Other classics like Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Mad Max: Fury Road are also coming to the service next month as well.
If those aren't up your alley, there's sure to be something among the titles joining the service for you like Quentin Tarantino's classics Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2, and fan-favorites like The Mummy and its sequel - The Mummy Returns.
For those looking to get the theatrical experience of a new release at home, John Lee Hancock's new psychological thriller, The Little Things, starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto, will arrive to the streaming service on January 29, the same day it's released in theaters. It will remain on the service for 31 days at no additional cost to HBO Max subscribers.
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Check out the full list of HBO Max offerings for January 2020 below:
January 1
- 12 oz. Mouse, Seasons 1 & 2
- 42nd Street, 1933
- All the President's Men, 1976
- Apple & Onion, Season 1B
- The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman, 1974 (HBO)
- Batman Begins, 2005
- Batman Beyond
- Batman Beyond: The Return of the Joker, 2000
- Batman: Bad Blood, 2016
- Batman: Death in the Family, 2020
- Batman: Hush, 2019
- Batman: The Animated Series
- Blade, 1998
- A Better Life, 2011 (HBO)
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, 2005
- Dog Day Afternoon, 1975
- Check It Out! with Steve Brule
- Chinatown, 1974
- Codename: Kids Next Door
- The Color Purple, 1985
- The Conjuring, 2013
- Courage the Cowardly Dog
- Craig of the Creek, Season 2
- The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, 2002 (HBO)
- The Dark Knight, 2008
- The Dark Knight Rises, 2012
- Dim Sum Funeral, 2009 (HBO)
- Ed, Edd n Eddy
- El Amor No Puede Esperar (Aka Love Can't Wait), 2021 (HBO)
- Happy Feet, 2006
- The Electric Horseman, 1979 (HBO)
- Escape from New York, 1981
- The Exorcist, 1973
- Flashpoint, 1984 (HBO)
- The General's Daughter, 1999 (HBO)
- Gossip Girl
- Green Lantern, 2011
- Green Lantern: The Animated Series
- Gremlins , 1984
- Gremlins 2: The New Batch, 1990
- The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
- Happily N'Ever After, 2007 (HBO)
- Happily N'Ever After 2: Snow White, 2009 (HBO)
- Happy-Go-Lucky, 2008 (HBO)
- He Said She Said, 1991 (HBO)
- Heaven Help Us, 1985 (HBO)
- The Infamous Future, 2018
- Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back, 2001 (HBO)
- The Jellies
- Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, 2020
- Kong: Skull Island, 2017
- Little Con Lili, 2021 (HBO)
- Loiter Squad
- Ma, 2019 (HBO)
- Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, 1983
- Mad Max: Fury Road, 2015
- Magic Mike, 2012
- Mao Mao, Heroes of Pure Heart
- March of the Penguins, 2005
- Margaret, 2011 (Extended Version) (HBO)
- Miracle On 34th Street, 1994 (HBO)
- Miss Firecracker, 1989 (HBO)
- Mulholland Dr., 2001
- Mystic River, 2003
- Nitro Circus: The Movie 3D, 2012 (HBO)
- No Country for Old Men, 2007
- The Notebook, 2004
- Ocean's 8, 2018
- Ocean's Eleven , 2001
- Ocean's Thirteen, 2007
- Ocean's Twelve, 2004
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure, 1985
- Piter, 2021 (HBO)
- The Producers, 1968
- Pulp Fiction, 1994
- Purple Rain, 1984
- Ready Player One, 2018
- Revenge Of The Nerds, 1984 (HBO)
- Revenge Of The Nerds II: Nerds In Paradise, 1987 (HBO)
- Revenge Of The Nerds IV: Nerds In Love, 2005 (HBO)
- Rollerball, 2002 (HBO)
- Se7en, 1995
- Shallow Hal, 2001 (HBO)
- Snowpiercer, Season 1
- A Star is Born , 2018
- Superman: Doomsday, 2007
- Superman: Man of Tomorrow, 2020
- Superman Returns, 2006
- Swimfan, 2002 (HBO)
- This Is Spinal Tap, 1984
- The Three Stooges, 2012 (HBO)
- TMNT, 2007
- Tom Goes to the Mayor
- The Trouble With Spies, 1987 (HBO)
- Underclassman, 2005 (HBO)
- V for Vendetta, 2005
- Van Wilder: Freshman Year (Extended Version), 2009 (HBO)
- Walk Of Shame, 2014 (HBO)
- Warrior, Seasons 1 & 2 (HBO)
- Willard, 1971 (HBO)
- Worth Winning, 1989 (HBO)
- You Can Count On Me, 2000 (HBO)
January 2
- The High Note, 2020 (HBO)
January 4
- 30 Coins, Series Premiere (HBO)
January 8
- Patriot's Day, 2016
- Scream, 1996
- Squish, Season 1
January 9
- The Alienist: Angel of Darkness, Season 2
- Ben 10, Season 4A
- The King of Staten Island, 2020 (HBO)
January 10
- Miracle Workers, Season 2
- Tiger, Two-Part Documentary Premiere (HBO)
January 12
- Against The Wild, 2014
- Against the Wild 2: Survive the Serengeti, 2016
- Alpha and Omega 5: Family Vacation, 2015
- Alpha and Omega 6: Dino Digs, 2016
- Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World, 2015
- Blue Valentine, 2010
- Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2, 2000
- Earth Girls Are Easy, 1989
- An Elephant's Journey , 2018
- The Escape Artist, 1982
- Get Carter, 1971
- Hecho En Mexico, 2012
- Hellboy: Blood and Iron, 2007
- Hellboy: Sword of Storms , 2006
- Hellboy: The Dark Below, 2010
- Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again, 2016
- The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, 1976
- The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness, 2013
- La Mujer de Mi Hermano , 2005
- Leapfrog Letter Factory Adventures: Amazing Word Explorers , 2015
- Leapfrog Letter Factory Adventures: Counting on Lemonade , 2014
- Leapfrog Letter Factory Adventures: The Letter Machine Rescue Team , 2014
- Leapfrog: Numberland, 2012
- Lost and Delirious, 2001
- Love and Sex, 2000
- Lovely & Amazing , 2002
- The Man Who Would Be King, 1975
- Meatballs, 1979
- The Men Who Stare at Goats, 2009
- A Mermaid's Tale, 2017
- Mistress, 1992
- Mother's Day, 2012
- Mud, 2013
- Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki, 2016
- Night is Short, Walk on Girl, 2017
- No Eres Tu Soy Yo, 2011
- Norm of the North: King Sized Adventure, 2019
- Ollie & Moon, Seasons 1 & 2
- Other Parents, Seasons 1 & 2
- Pinocchio, 2012
- Promare, 2019
- Reservoir Dogs, 1992
- Ride Your Wave, 2019
- Righteous Kill, 2008
- Sprung, 1997
- The Spy Next Door, 2010
- Tender Mercies, 1983
- Thanks for Sharing, 2013
- Turtle Tale, 2018
- The Visitor, 2008
- Vixen, 2015
January 14
- Search Party, HBO Max Original Series 4 Premiere
January 15
- Stephen King's It, 1990
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Next, 1975
- Poltergeist, 1982
- Re:ZERO - Starting Life in Another World - Director's Cut, Season 1 dubbed (Crunchyroll Collection)
- Real Time With Bill Maher, Season 19 Premier (HBO)
- Roots (Mini Series), 1977
- Si Yo Fuera Rico (Aka If I Were Rich), 2021 (HBO)
- The Wayan Bros
January 16
- Eve
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1, 2003 (HBO)
- Kill Bill: Vol. 2, 2004 (HBO)
January 19
- Everwood
January 20
- At Home with Amy Sedaris, Season 3
- C.B. Strike, Season 1 (HBO)
- C.B. Strike, Lethal White, Limited Series Premiere (HBO)
January 21
- Gomorrah, Max Original Season 3 Premiere
- Looney Tunes Cartoons, Season 1C
January 22
- The New Adventures of Old Chrisine
- Painting With John, Series Premiere (HBO)
January 23
- Don't Let Go, 2019 (HBO)
- Person of Interest
January 24
- Euphoria Special Episode Part 2: F**k Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob, Special Episode Premiere (HBO)
January 26
- Babylon 5
- Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel (HBO)
January 29
- The Mummy, 1999 (HBO)
- The Mummy Returns, 2001 (HBO)
- Pushing Daisies
- The Scorpion King, 2002 (HBO)
- The Little Things
January 31
- Axios, Season 4 Premiere (HBO)
Exact Dates To Be Announced
- Arthur's Law, HBO Max Original Series Premiere
- The Event, HBO Max Original Series Premiere
- Locked Down, HBO Max Original Film Premiere
- Perfect Life (fka Vida Perfecta), HBO Max Original Season 1 Premiere
- Possessions, HBO Max Series 1 Premiere
- Selena + Chef, Max Orignal Series 2 Premiere
Titles Leaving HBO Max in January
The following are titles that will no longer be on the service after the date they fall under:January 7
- War Dogs, 2016 (HBO)
January 24
- Wonder Woman 1984, 2020
January 31
- Ad Astra, 2019
- After Hours, 1985 (HBO)
- Akeelah And The Bee, 2006 (HBO)
- All Is Bright, 2013
- America, America, 1964
- Anchors Aweigh, 1945
- The Arrangement, 1969
- Bee Season, 2005 (HBO)
- Before Sunrise, 1995 (HBO)
- Before Sunset, 2004 (HBO)
- Best Laid Plans, 1999 (HBO)
- Bigger Than The Sky, 2005 (HBO)
- Blade II, 2002
- Blade, 1998
- Blood Simple, 1984 (HBO)
- Bridge To Terabithia, 2007 (HBO)
- Bright Lights, Big City, 1988 (HBO)
- The Change-Up, 2011 (HBO)
- The Children, 2009
- A Christmas Carol, 1938
- Crash, 2005 (Director’s Cut) (HBO)
- David Copperfield, 1935
- Days After Your Departure, 2019 (HBO)
- Enemy Of The State, 1998 (HBO)
- Everybody's All-American, 1988 (HBO)
- Father's Day, 1997 (HBO)
- Friday Night Lights, 2004 (HBO)
- Get On Up, 2014 (HBO)
- Guys And Dolls, 1955
- High Society, 1956
- Jeepers Creepers 2, 2003 (HBO)
- Jeepers Creepers, 2001 (HBO)
- Leprechaun 2, 1994 (HBO)
- Leprechaun, 1993 (HBO)
- Magnolia, 1999 (HBO)
- The Man With The Golden Arm, 1955
- Mars Attacks!, 1996
- Martha Marcy May Marlene, 2011 (HBO)
- Martin Lawrence You So Crazy, 1994 (HBO)
- New Year's Eve, 2011 (HBO)
- Ocean's Eleven, 2001
- Ocean's Thirteen, 2007
- Ocean's Twelve, 2004
- On The Town, 1949
- The Pelican Brief, 1993
- Planet Of The Apes, 2001 (HBO)
- Risky Business, 1983
- Semi-Pro, 2008
- Some Came Running, 1958
- Something Borrowed, 2011 (HBO)
- Splendor In The Grass, 1961
- Walk The Line, 2005 (Extended Version) (HBO)
- When Harry Met Sally, 1989
Calico Review
I was quite a young girl when I first got interested in video games. It was something of an awkward transition. At the time, games were largely considered "boy toys," so moving from typical "girly" things like princess dolls and My Little Ponies into gaming was jarring at times, especially since not a lot of games catered to the cute, colorful things I’d been enjoying at playtime to that point. Sure, I loved the fantasy worlds of Mario and Sonic, but I also wished there was a fun gaming playspace for me that echoed the fluffy-cats-and-rainbow-unicorns aesthetic of my Lisa Frank Trapper Keepers.
Had my third-grade self seen Calico, an open-world animal cafe and social interaction game, she would have lost her mind. Calico embraces an aesthetic and theme that is shamelessly, unabashedly girly in the best ways--a world of happy magical girls living in pastel-colored lands with fluffy, cotton-candy trees where all kinds of lovable animals roam freely. But while Calico's concept and visuals are a delight, the simplistic, bug-ridden gameplay dragged me kicking and screaming out of the childhood fantasy world I so wanted to exist in.
Calico starts off with your created player character inheriting a cat cafe in a faraway world where magic is very real and a part of everyday living. Your job is to fill your little cafe with animals, decorations, and cute kitty-themed pastries while exploring the world and helping your new friends with various errands. It’s a very laid-back, play-as-you-please experience in the vein of other life-sim games, but with an air of play and fairy magic baked in: You can buy potions with funny effects to use on yourself and your animal friends, like shrinking down to mini-size to cook, zooming around while riding on giant red pandas and bunnies, decorating your house with clouds, flowers, and cat paws, and collecting basically any animal in the game (that isn’t already someone else's pet) to be a part of your cafe or your traveling posse.
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I was quite a young girl when I first got interested in video games. It was something of an awkward transition. At the time, games were largely considered "boy toys," so moving from typical "girly" things like princess dolls and My Little Ponies into gaming was jarring at times, especially since not a lot of games catered to the cute, colorful things I’d been enjoying at playtime to that point. Sure, I loved the fantasy worlds of Mario and Sonic, but I also wished there was a fun gaming playspace for me that echoed the fluffy-cats-and-rainbow-unicorns aesthetic of my Lisa Frank Trapper Keepers.
Had my third-grade self seen Calico, an open-world animal cafe and social interaction game, she would have lost her mind. Calico embraces an aesthetic and theme that is shamelessly, unabashedly girly in the best ways--a world of happy magical girls living in pastel-colored lands with fluffy, cotton-candy trees where all kinds of lovable animals roam freely. But while Calico's concept and visuals are a delight, the simplistic, bug-ridden gameplay dragged me kicking and screaming out of the childhood fantasy world I so wanted to exist in.
Calico starts off with your created player character inheriting a cat cafe in a faraway world where magic is very real and a part of everyday living. Your job is to fill your little cafe with animals, decorations, and cute kitty-themed pastries while exploring the world and helping your new friends with various errands. It’s a very laid-back, play-as-you-please experience in the vein of other life-sim games, but with an air of play and fairy magic baked in: You can buy potions with funny effects to use on yourself and your animal friends, like shrinking down to mini-size to cook, zooming around while riding on giant red pandas and bunnies, decorating your house with clouds, flowers, and cat paws, and collecting basically any animal in the game (that isn’t already someone else's pet) to be a part of your cafe or your traveling posse.
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