I’m obsessed with Forza Horizon 6, and I’ve barely even raced
I’m obsessed with Forza Horizon 6, and I’ve barely even raced

For the last week, I’ve spent every evening unwinding by speeding through the Japanese countryside, blaring Babymetal as I take in the sights. Forza Horizon 6 is ostensibly a racing game, one in which you play an up-and-coming driver intent on making a name for themselves. But, like the rest of the series, it’s also […]

More ads are coming to Netflix, despite 250 million users already paying to watch stuff with ads

Netflix’s ad-supported tier now reaches 250 million monthly active viewers. If you’re on the cheaper plan, the way you experience ads on Netflix is about to change in some pretty significant ways.

New Backrooms trailer proves it might finally be the horror movie that gets creepypasta right

The final Backrooms trailer has arrived as A24 prepares to bring the internet’s creepiest urban legend to theaters on May 29.

“I cannot divorce the two”: How Star Wars is blending technology, creativity, and products into the experience itself

Disney Consumer Products’ Global Creative Director Bobby Kim on how Star Wars is evolving beyond film into an interactive, technology-driven product ecosystem.

Fighting Trump will make or break Disney’s new CEO
Fighting Trump will make or break Disney’s new CEO

A week ago, newly appointed Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro was busy regaling investors with plans to turn Disney Plus into the company’s “digital centerpiece.” By last Friday, though, his attention had presumably shifted to a fight with the Trump administration over free speech. Disney-owned ABC has now accused the administration of violating its First Amendment […]

Netflix’s ad ambitions just keep growing
Netflix’s ad ambitions just keep growing

For the second year in a row, Netflix’s ad-supported tier more than doubled its monthly viewerbase. During its 2026 upfront presentation, Netflix revealed that its $8.99-per-month plan reaches more than 250 million people around the globe, a significant leap from 94 million users reported last year. The streaming service reported earning $1.5 billion from ads […]

Everything at The Criterion Collection is 30 percent off right now
Everything at The Criterion Collection is 30 percent off right now

If you’ve been meaning to grow your physical movie collection, now’s a good time to do it. Through May 25th, The Criterion Collection is taking 30 percent off every disc on its site, including standard Blu-rays, 4K releases, box sets, and even films that are currently only available to preorder. The sale spans every category […]