‘House of the Dragon’ 101: Who's who in this new game of thrones
Like “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” contains dozens of characters with strange names, questionable wigs and confusing relationships to one another. So we’re here to help you get to know the new players who will be dominating Sunday night TV for the next nine weeks. Read on for a guide to who’s who.
Stream-worthy seniors: ‘Up,’ ‘Miss Jane Pittman’ and more great golden-aged heroes
National Senior Citizens day falls on Aug. 21 every year, but our appreciation for the most grown of our grown-ups never wanes. Revel in these subtle, smart stories, many of which are streaming for free on Tubi — and call your grandma, she’d love to hear more from you.
‘TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson’ premieres Sept. 6 on FOX
“TMZ Investigates: Who Really Killed Michael Jackson,” a new two-hour special, premieres Tuesday, Sept. 6 on FOX.
‘Orphan: First Kill’ review: An imposter comes home
“Orphan: First Kill,” a surreal prequel to the 2009 horror film “Orphan,” asks an important question: It’s 2022. Do you know how old your children are?
‘House of the Dragon’ review: ‘Game of Thrones’ is back and better than ever
"House of the Dragon" is a "Game of Thrones" prequel series set roughly 200 years before the events of HBO's juggernaut George R.R. Martin adaptation. Yet this age-old tale is fresher, sharper and more nuanced than its predecessor, with richer character work and an even greater sense of confidence about how it can use the TV format to explore its compelling central themes of power, gender and loyalty. Who needs the threat of winter when you have storytelling this good?
‘Game of Thrones’ returns: Everything you need to know about HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’
Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” features a brand new cast playing a brand new set of power-hungry characters, all vying to sit on that famed Iron Throne. Here’s everything you need to know before the series launches this weekend.
New Tubi series ‘TMZ NO BS’ to kick off with Britney Spears episode
The latest soon-to-be addition to Tubi’s swiftly growing library of Tubi Originals, “TMZ No BS” is a new unscripted docuseries which will kick off with an episode on Britney Spears. The 12-episode series aims to “give an honest, unfiltered look at some of the biggest names in pop culture, across entertainment, sports, politics and more.”
Vera Farmiga and Cherry Jones on confronting calamity in ‘Five Days at Memorial’
Actors Cherry Jones and Vera Farmiga discuss their intense new limited series "Five Days at Memorial," which centers on a hospital during and in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Emmys 2022: How ‘Euphoria’ seized the Gen Z imagination
FOX Television Stations looks at some of this year's TV darlings in the lead-up to the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12. First up: HBO's smash hit "Euphoria," a stylish, angsty dive into teenage realms of sex, mental illness and drug and alcohol abuse.
‘She-Hulk’ review: Marvel’s bold comedic experiment
“She-Hulk” is an unusual new experiment for Marvel – a comedic half-hour series aiming for a tone somewhere between “Ally McBeal” and The CW’s “Supergirl.” And like most experiments, this one feels like it’s going to need some time to gel. TV critic Caroline Siede reviews the MCU's latest addition.
'She-Hulk': Three Marvel movies (and one TV show) to revisit before starting the series
“She-Hulk,” like most of Marvel’s Disney+ shows, is designed so that new viewers can jump right in – it’ll catch you up on anything you need to know about the MCU. But if you’re looking to do a little Marvel rewatching before the series premieres, here’s what we’d recommend based on the first four episodes of “She-Hulk” screened for critics.
Yogi Bear meets ‘The Sopranos’ in upcoming Tubi animated series ‘Breaking Bear’
Tubi has given a green light to “Breaking Bear,” an adult animated series that “follows the escapades of three bear siblings who decide they have to start selling drugs in order to raise money and save their home after gas companies start fracking next to their cave."
‘13: The Musical’ review: Broadway magic gets lost in Netflix translation
Jason Robert Brown’s musical “13” came with a ready-made hook: It was the first (and so far, the only) Broadway musical to be performed entirely by teenagers — right down to the band. That juiced up its simple story of middle school drama with some endearing, energetic novelty value. Yet while Netflix’s new adaptation of the 2008 stage show keeps the talented tweens, it loses most of its magic in translation.
Before the MLB at Field of Dreams game, stream this free special
MLB is returning to Iowa for the second annual Field of Dreams game — but the town's "Ghost Players" walk out of the cornfields all summer long. A 2010 documentary (which is currently streaming free on Tubi) tells the story of these community-oriented, baseball-loving performers.
'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A legend returns for a sweat-inducing mystery box challenge
Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps! In episode 11, “Winners Mystery Box — Christine Ha,” the chefs follow in the footsteps of a “MasterChef” legend and some nearly fall off a cliff.
Academy of Country Music Honors to make FOX debut
FOX is going country this fall. Just in time for the debut of FOX’s new star-studded music drama “Monarch,” the network will also air the 15th annual Academy of Country Music Honors on Tuesday, Sep. 13.
Watch at home: ‘Elvis’ is an epic, gaudy biopic fit for a king
With "Elvis," the absurdity is part of the point. It’s important to know that going in, otherwise the film’s frenetic opening act might be completely off-putting instead of just mildly overwhelming. Having established his signature glittering style with movies like "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet," "Moulin Rouge!" and "The Great Gatsby," director Baz Luhrmann now turns his camp-flavored maximalism to the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley. And while the result is profoundly uneven, the highs are too high (and too outrageous) to be missed.
‘Uncharted’ is #1 on Netflix, but is it any good?
If "Uncharted" was a treasure chest, here’s the assorted loot you’d find inside: Two slam-bang action set-pieces, some lackluster plotting, a charming leading man turn from Tom Holland, an ensemble of wasted supporting players and a woefully miscast Mark Wahlberg. Does that add up to a hidden treasure or a disappointing haul? Well, that lies in the eyes of the fortune hunter.
‘Sharp Stick’ review: Lena Dunham returns with a provocative comedy
"Sharp Stick," Lena Dunham's first feature since 2010’s "Tiny Furniture" (she made HBO’s "Girls" in the interim), certainly feels like the product of a woman reflecting on more than a decade in the spotlight, with all the praise, criticism and controversy that entails. Film critic Clint Worthington reviews this for-adults-only comedy.
Movie review: Patton Oswalt pushes cringe comedy to the limit in ‘I Love My Dad’
Patton Oswalt stars in this autobiographical cringe comedy from director James Morosini, which opens with a title card assuring its audience that what they’re about to see really happened to the filmmaker. The second card, however, adds an important note: "My dad asked me to tell you it didn’t."