8 best movies to watch on HBO Max
What to watch along with (or instead of) The Snyder Cut. Listen - 01:07
HBO Max is the home of Zack Snyder s Justice League, but if you re not a Snyder fan, let s take a look at what other movies the premium streamer has on offer. From recent flicks featuring the lockdown, to a monster bash-up worthy of catching in a cinema if you can, HBO Max has an eclectic bag of star-studded originals.
Godzilla vs. Kong Legendary/Warner Bros
Godzilla vs. Kong is only available for a month from March 31, so catch it while you can. The MonsterVerse flick delivers pretty much exactly what you expect: two iconic behemoths punching each other, with little regard for a good plot or memorable human characters. Luckily, if you re after city-toppling action, director Adam Wingard provides dazzling perspectives that stick you right up close to the spectacle. With a dash of weird sci-fi and a few laug
Bridgerton s colorblind casting signals a real shift in Hollywood
Actress Lorraine Toussaint says Black Lives Matter and Netflix shows like Shonda Rhimes Bridgerton are positive signs of change in the entertainment industry and beyond. Listen - 03:35
Lorraine Toussaint says she s been sending emails every few months to television producer Shonda Rhimes, offering to play a grand old dame in future episodes of Rhimes groundbreaking Netflix series Bridgerton.
It s not just because the historical drama has become one of Netflix s most popular original shows, with the eight episodes in season 1 watched by more than 82 million accounts in its first month, according to the streaming service. It s because the popularity of the show has taken the concept of colorblind casting from the stage, where performers of color have acted in historical roles for years and cemented the success of the approach on television.
AT&T discontinues sponsored data due to California s net neutrality law
The carrier says it ll no longer exempt its DirecTV and AT&T streaming services from its wireless customers tiered data plans.
AT&T is ditching the service for some of its video streaming apps. Getty Images
AT&T is ditching its sponsored data service for some of its video streaming apps as a result of California s net neutrality law, which prohibits operators from favoring their own services and content over competitors offerings.
AT&T said in a blog post Wednesday that the state law bans sponsored data services, otherwise known as zero-rated plans. This feature allows AT&T wireless customers on tiered data plans to use AT&T services like DirecTV or AT&T TV without eating into their monthly data allotment. Meanwhile, other streaming video services, like Netflix or Amazon Streaming, do count against monthly usage.
AT&T discontinues sponsored data due to California s net neutrality law
The carrier says it ll no longer exempt its DirecTV and AT&T streaming services from its wireless customers tiered data plans. Listen - 03:16
AT&T is ditching the service for some of its video streaming apps. Getty Images
AT&T is ditching its sponsored data service for some of its video streaming apps as a result of California s net neutrality law, which prohibits operators from favoring their own services and content over competitors offerings.
AT&T said in a blog post Wednesday that the state law bans sponsored data services, otherwise known as zero-rated plans. This feature allows AT&T wireless customers on tiered data plans to use AT&T services like DirecTV or AT&T TV without eating into their monthly data allotment. Meanwhile, other streaming video services, like Netflix or Amazon Streaming, do co