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This week’s new entertainment releases include a new album from the legendary group The Temptations, the latest addition to the animated “Ice Age” franchise and a new series on HBO by “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes called “The Gilded Age” and starring Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski.

The Stream This combination of photos shows, from left, promotional art for "The Tragedy of Macbeth," album art for "The Boy Named If," by Elvis Costello & The Imposters" and "The Peacemaker" a series on HBO Max. MOVIES— In Joel Coen's first film without his brother, Ethan, he directs the stark, expressionist "The Tragedy of Macbeth," starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. The film, which begins streaming Friday on Apple TV+, is shot in black-and-white and dense with atmosphere. — AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Elvis Costello and his band The Imposters release "The Boy Named If" on Friday. — AP Entertainment Writer Mark KennedyTELEVISION— John Cena reprises his "The Suicide Squad" role in the DC universe spin-off series "Peacemaker."

This week’s new entertainment releases include new albums from Elvis Costello and The Lumineers, and John Cena reprises his “The Suicide Squad” role in the DC universe spin-off series “Peacemaker.”.

We’re six episodes into the reboot of “Sex and the City” series called “And Just Like That,” and after a bit of a rough start, the new show is finally starting to feel like the show that viewers fell in love with over 20 years ago.

Batman trailer: Robert Pattinson will play the Caped Crusader when "The Batman" premieres in theaters on March 4, 2022. >> Read more trending news“The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson as Gotham City’s vigilante hero and Zoë Kravitz as the Catwoman, is expected to be released on March 4, Indie Wire reported. “That is a huge change from where things were in 2018, 2017, 2016.”BREAKING: A surprise trailer for The Batman JUST DROPPED. “I’m just here to unmask the truth about this cesspool we call a city,” the Riddler says during the trailer. The trailer ends with Batman and Catwoman fending off a group of armed men on a catwalk.

After watching the first two episodes of the highly anticipated “Sex and the City” reboot “And Just Like That,” we couldn’t help but wonder: Is this the best reboot of a beloved TV show about to happen?

Thursday, December 9, 2021 I “Anne Boleyn” debuts on AMC Plus

And Just Like That, a new 10-part spin-off series, launches later this month.

The Stream This combination of photos shows promotional art for the film "Tick, Tick...Boom! In "King Richard," Will Smith plays Richard Williams, father and tennis guru to Venus and Serena Williams. — Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his feature film directorial debut with "Tick, Tick... In Miranda's film, on Netflix on Friday, "Tick, Tick... is an affectionate ode to Larson, musical theater and Broadway dreams.

This week’s new entertainment releases include a much-anticipated album from Adele, a documentary about Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl half-time show and Will Smith playing father and tennis guru to Venus and Serena Williams.

As reboots like "Gossip Girl" become the norm and streaming flings open the gates, the teen drama script we've grown accustomed to — made popular by shows such as "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "The O.C." — might finally be flipping.

Dune debut: "Dune" actors Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya attended the London premiere of the film on Oct. 18. ( Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)The film adaptation of “Dune” opened atop the U.S. box office on Friday with $17.5 million from 4,125 theaters, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Box offices numbers through Saturday topped $40 million, according to Variety. Experience Dune, in theaters and on HBO Max (Ad-Free plan only). https://t.co/PxfLKcGAfx — Variety (@Variety) October 24, 2021©2021 Cox Media Group

Dune is streaming on HBO Max for 31 days so you don't have to go to the theatres to watch it.

Several top WarnerMedia executives never liked the HBO Max name. Merging with Discovery will give the combined company a chance to change it.

But "Dune" will be streaming simultaneously on HBO Max beginning Friday giving audiences a choice in how and where to see one of the year's most anticipated spectacles. The 92-minute film, debuting Wednesday on HBO and HBO Max, includes first-hand accounts of the day from lawmakers, police officers, protesters and rioters. John said some of the recording sessions were held remotely via Zoom, which he's never done before during his career. On Friday, Debbie Gibson will talk about her successful career in music and acting along with her new album, "The Body Remembers." — AP Entertainment Writer Jonathan Landrum Jr.TELEVISION— "Invasion" has the potential to be a lesson in geography and a travelogue with aliens.

This week’s new entertainment releases include an Elton John album of duets and an HBO documentary about the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Can you believe that HBO’s hit “Succession” is finally back after being off the air for over two years?

Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 | “Baker’s Dozen” premieres on Hulu

Here's where to stream the most critically acclaimed Halloween fright-night shows and movies ever made

2021 Primetime Emmy Awards - Show In this video grab issued Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, by the Television Academy, Cedric the Entertainer speaks during the Primetime Emmy Awards. (Television Academy via AP) (Uncredited)LOS ANGELES — The 2021 Emmy Awards honored the best and brightest of the small screen on Sunday in Los Angeles. Cedric the Entertainer hosted the 73rd edition of the Television Academy’s top honors, which was broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 52 2021 Emmy Award arrivals Yara Shahidi arrives at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. @GillianA wins the #Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series for the role of Margaret Thatcher in @TheCrownNetflix!

Here's where to stream the most critically acclaimed Halloween fright-night shows and movies ever made

The Stream This combination of photos shows promotional art for "The Mad Women's Ball," a film premiering Sept. 17 on Amazon Prime, left, "Cry Macho," a film premiering Sept. 17 on HBO Max, center, and "Everybody's Talking About Jamie," a film premiering Sept. 17 on Amazon Prime. (Amazon/HBO Max/Amazon via AP) (Uncredited)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Like all Warner Bros. films in 2021, "Cry Macho" will debut simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max on Friday. — A 16-year-old dreams of becoming a drag queen in "Everybody's Talking About Jamie," a coming-of-age-musical-comedy that hits Amazon Prime Video on Friday. — AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSIC— Self-titled albums are important milestones and Lindsey Buckingham is releasing one on Friday at age 71.

This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Lindsey Buckingham and Scott McCreery, as well as the return of Clint Eastwood, who has gone back to his Western roots with “Cry Macho,” starring as a former rodeo star hired to bring a young man in Mexico back to his father in the U.S. Fans of TV's “The Morning Show” will also get to see Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell and Billy Crudup kick off Season 2.

HBO Max will launch in six European countries, but its longstanding relationship with satellite TV giant Sky complicates the streaming service's arrival in the largest countries.

Warner Bros. will bolster HBO Max next year with more than 10 new movie titles made exclusively for the streaming service.

The Stream This combination of photos shows promotional art for the film "Space Jam: A New Legacy," premiering Friday on HBO Max and in theaters, left, and "Sob Rock," the latest album by John Mayer, releasing on Friday. MOVIES— LeBron James leads the Tunes against the Goons in "Space Jam: A New Legacy," a sequel to the 1996 movie that had Michael Jordan headlining with Bugs Bunny. — AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSIC— John Mayer returns with his first album since 2017’s "The Search For Everything." — The “Space Jam” sequel isn't only for your eyes. In the four-episode final season debuting Monday on the Acorn TV streaming service, Jack confronts his past — including the violent death of his wife by a former client.

This week’s new entertainment releases include LeBron James leading the Tunes against the Goons in “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” a sequel to the 1996 movie that had Michael Jordan headlining with Bugs Bunny.

TV-Elmo Gets a Puppy This image released by Sesame Workshop shows characters Elmo and Tango in a scene from the new special “Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy,” debuting on HBO Max on Aug. 5. (Sesame Workshop via AP) (Uncredited)NEW YORK — (AP) — “Sesame Street” is about to get a whole lot cuter. The pup is first introduced in a 30-minute animated special “Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets a Puppy,” debuting on HBO Max on Aug. 5. Sesame Workshop hopes Tango leads to modeling of age-appropriate help with pets, their care and feeding. Wilson Stallings, who has a long-haired dachshund at home, put her own preferences aside for the common good.

“Sesame Street” is about to get a whole lot cuter.

Did you receive an odd email from HBO Max last week? Apparently quite a few people did, and the streaming service gave the most honest excuse: They blamed it on the intern.

The Stream This combination of images shows promotional art for, from left, "Infinite," a film streaming June 10 on Paramount Plus, "Loki," a series streaming June 11 on Disney Plus and "In the Heights," a film both in theaters and streaming on HBO Max, beginning Friday, June 11. (Paramount+/Disney+/HBO Max via AP) (Uncredited)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES— Summer movies are finally starting to heat up this week with the much-anticipated debut of Lin-Manuel Miranda's "In the Heights." And at home, you can rewind and sing along to toe-tappers like no strangers will look at you weirdly. — Paramount+ is also making a big splash, offering up the new Mark Wahlberg-led and Antoine Fuqua-directed action pic "Infinite" free for subscribers on Friday.

This week’s new entertainment releases include the much-anticipated debut of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights,” a sweaty, vibrant musical about a close-knit Washington Heights neighborhood.

The film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quira Alegr�a Hudes’s “In the Heights” musical pays homage to Latina foremothers while passing the baton to the next generation.

The final episode of “Mare of Easttown” was so highly anticipated that it crashed the HBO Max app when it premiered Sunday at 10 p.m. ET.

The Stream This combination of photos shows promotional art for "We Are Lady Parts," a series premiering June 3 on Peacock, left, "Sweet Tooth," a series premiering June 4 on Netflix, center, and "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It," a film streaming Friday on HBO Max. (Peacock/Netflix/HBO Max via AP) (Uncredited)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Among the TV entries: A two-part OWN special, "The Legacy of Black Wall Street," debuting on consecutive Tuesdays on the channel (9 p.m. EDT) and the discovery+ streaming service. — The eye-catching title is just the start of the fun with "We Are Lady Parts," a six-part, London-set series about a Muslim female punk band called — you've got it — Lady Parts. The series debuts Thursday on the Peacock streaming service.

This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Liz Phair, Lloyd Banks and Joe Walsh.

There aren't many legacy media companies left to combine after this month's deals, but here are three potential combinations that make sense.

Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" will have its day on Oct. 1, 2021and will be released in theaters and on HBO Max.

“Friends” fans, rejoice: HBO Max has released a new trailer teasing the upcoming reunion of the beloved sitcom’s stars. >> Read more trending newsAccording to “Entertainment Tonight,” the streaming platform on Wednesday posted a two-minute video previewing “Friends: The Reunion,” available May 27. >> Click here to watch the new trailer (WARNING: Linked video includes profanity.) In the trailer, which includes appearances from Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc, the six actors reflect on the bond they formed while filming the series, which aired from 1994 to 2004. The stars also weigh in on a controversial question: “Were Ross and Rachel on a break?”>> Sneak peek: First look at ‘Friends’ reunion releasedThe new video comes just days after HBO Max released a short teaser showing the cast members’ backs as they walk together, hand-in-hand, according to “ET.”>> See the teaser hereRead more here.

Get ready to jump back into the fountain — the “Friends” reunion is almost here. It now is being streamed on HBO Max, which is paying $425 million for the next five years, CNN reported. The show was supposed to premiere last year but was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, CNN reported. But the reunion is not the only big event for “Friends” fans. The location is in the “Friends” Experience in New York City, which opened in March.

Our "Friends" are finally getting back together on HBO Max in May, in a reunion special featuring celebrity guests like Lady Gaga and Tom Selleck

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Zack Snyder's cut of "Justice League" may have been a hit with fans, but it did little to move the needle for HBO Max subscriptions.

WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar reaffirmed the studio's commitment to movie theaters, saying blockbusters will debut in cinemas before heading to streaming.

The movie industry is seeing a revival with 'Godzilla vs. Kong' shattering expectations as people are feeling more safe to go out.

From Netflix, Hulu HBO Max, Amazon, Disney+ originals to classic movies, these are the new, notable titles available for streaming

This combination photo shows poster art for the film "Godzilla vs Kong," premiering on HBO Max on March 31, left, "Concrete Cowboy," premiering April 2 on Netflix and "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia," premiering April 3 on Lifetime. (HBO Max/Netflix/Lifetime via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES— Two of cinema’s most famous giants are headed for an old-fashioned big budget clash in “Godzilla vs. Kong,” available on HBO Max for 31 days starting Friday. After a pandemic-induced blockbuster drought, Henry told the AP that the film will be a welcome change of pace. Ad— Legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson gets overdue biopic attention in a Lifetime film debuting Saturday.

This combination of photos shows key art for "The Runaway Bunny," premiering March 25 on HBO Max, left, "Tina," a documentary about Tina Turner premiering March 27 on HBO Max, center, and "City on a Hill," a new series premiering March 28 on Showtime. He has grasped, at least for a proud man like Anthony, how one’s ego keeps fighting a battle it doesn’t know is already lost.”Ad— In Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin's revealing documentary “Tina,” Tina Turner surveys her tumultuous and extraordinary life. The film, which debuts Saturday on HBO and HBO Max, includes intimate interviews with the 81-year-old “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll," along with previously unseen footage, audio tapes and personal photos. The piercing Romanian documentary “Collective” was nominated for both best documentary and best international film — something only one previous film ( "Honeyland," in 2020) — has ever managed to do. Ad— AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSIC— Carrie Underwood’s upcoming album features gospel hymns important to the "American Idol" winner.

AT&T increased its subscriber forecast for HBO Max and HBO on Friday. The telecommunications company, which owns WarnerMedia, said it now expects global subscribers of between 120 million and 150 million for HBO Max and HBO by the end of 2025. The company also expects to see between 67 million and 70 million HBO Max subscribers worldwide by the end of 2021. AT&T had previously set a forecast of between 75 million and 90 million subscribers globally by 2025. Of the 37.7 million HBO Max-eligible subscribers, around 30 million came from wholesalers and 6.8 million were through retail channels.

Each streaming service is different. Discovery's Discovery+ wants to be a "complement to other streaming services," according to CEO David Zaslav. Disney+ has already predicted it will have as many as 260 million global subscribers by 2024. "Not every streaming service deserves to exist or win," Kevin Mayer, former head of Disney+ and ex-CEO of TikTok, told CNBC. "All of these media companies were running commercials for their streaming services on television."

J Michael Straczynski's epic sci-fi saga "Babylon 5" has finally received a long overdue upgrade to HD-of-sorts and is now available as a digital download from Amazon and iTunes where available globally, and on HBO Max. According to Warner Brothers , "Babylon 5 Remastered" has been scanned from the original camera negative. Babylon 5 Season 1 Remastered. Then there's the [ahem] connection between "Babylon 5" and " Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ," but you can read all about that here . Check with your service provider because if you already subscribe to HBO, then it's quite possible HBO Max is free to watch.

(Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP)NEW YORK – Netflix rode the voracious hunger for TV content during a year of pandemic viewership to a dominant showing at the Golden Globe nominations. The streaming giant scooped up 20 small-screen nods — nearly three times as many as its closest competitor, HBO, and beating the 17 TV nominations it got last year. Streaming newcomer HBO Max scored two nominations with “The Flight Attendant,” a best comedy TV berth and also earned “The Big Bang Theory” veteran Kaley Cuoco her first Globe nod. Little-known Pop TV earned five nominations — all for the Canadian comedy “Schitt’s Creek,” which swept the comedy Emmy Awards last year. Ad“The Great” now faces “The Flight Attendant,” “Schitt’s Creek,” “Emily in Paris” and “Ted Lasso” for bragging rights to best comedy TV series.

The long-awaited "Snyder Cut" of "Justice League" will arrive on HBO Max on March 18. When "Justice League" was released in 2017, it was marred by harsh critical reviews. The telecommunications company, which owns WarnerMedia, reported that HBO and HBO Max now have a combined 41.5 million domestic subscribers, up 20% from 34.6 million a year prior. Of the 37.7 million HBO Max-eligible subscribers, 30 million came from wholesalers and 6.8 million were through retail channels. This means that nearly half of HBO subscribers who were eligible to get HBO Max have not signed up yet.

Early development efforts are underway at HBO Max for a Harry Potter live-action series, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The publication cited sources who said executives have had multiple conversations with possible writers to explore ideas. They have considered broad ideas as part of early exploratory meetings. They don’t yet have a writer or any talent attached to the project. HBO Max, Warner Brothers, and creator J.K. Rowling control rights to Harry Potter, but the franchise has complex rights issues that could be a factor.

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." Attention witches and wizards, a new live-action Harry Potter series could be coming to HBO Max. "There are no Harry Potter series in development at the studio or on the streaming platform," representatives from Warner Bros. and HBO Max told CNBC in a statement. The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling has spawned spinoff books, 10 box-office features and theme park lands at Universal Studios in Florida and California. The author has come under scrutiny for comments made about the trans community and has faced backlash from even the most loyal of Harry Potter fans.

Strike: Lethal White — Tom Burke is back as the private investigator J.K. Rowling brought into the world when she was writing as Robert Galbraith. Hmmmm, which joke do I go with here: the one about Rowling being a trans author after all? (HBO Max)Premieres Thursday: Gomorrah Season 3 — Three years after premiering in its native Italy, the third season of the popular Mafia drama finally hits our shores. Every episode of Painting With John finds Lurie producing a new watercolor while reflecting on what he's learned about life. (Netflix)Premieres Sunday: Euphoria Special Episode Part 2: F*ck Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob — Trans actor Hunter Schafer co-wrote this between-seasons offshoot of the troubled-teen drama, which finds her character, Jules, taking stock of the turns her life took in 2020.

The Ryan Coogler-produced Fred Hampton film will have its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival before heading to HBO Max and theaters, programmers announced Tuesday. (Glen Wilson/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)The Ryan Coogler-produced Fred Hampton film “Judas and the Black Messiah” will have its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival before heading to HBO Max and theaters, programmers announced Tuesday. The 2021 Sundance Film Festival, which kicks off Jan. 28, is going largely virtual this year due to the pandemic. “Judas...” is among the 2021 Warner Bros. films that are debuting simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. It’ll be available for HBO Max subscribers in the U.S. starting Feb. 12.

This year just got a little better for "Sex and the City" fans — a "new chapter" of the iconic series is in the works at HBO Max, parent company WarnerMedia announced Sunday in a press release. Kim Cattrall, who portrayed high-powered publicist Samantha Jones, "is not part of this project," a representative from HBO Max confirmed to CBS News in an email. Parker, Davis and Nixon all shared a promo for the new series on social media on Sunday. The trailer opens with scenes of New York City, interposed with shots of the words, "And just like that…the story continues…" being typed on a computer. Parker, Davis and Nixon will all executive produce the show alongside Michael Patrick King, according to the release.

Here's how to watch them:How do I watch "Soul? Gal Gadot stars as Wonder Woman in "Wonder Woman 1984." Warner Bros.How do I watch "Wonder Woman 1984?" HBO Max can also be procured through these TV services: AT&TCoxDIRECTVHuluOptimumPrime Video ChannelsSpectrumVerizon FiosXfinityYouTube TVWhat time does "Wonder Woman 1984" arrive on HBO Max? Does "Wonder Woman 1984" cost extra money?

"'Wonder Woman 1984' represents the first test of a simultaneous big screen/small screen release of a title of this magnitude," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore. On the same day that "Wonder Woman 1984" debuts on the big screen, it will also be available to stream on HBO Max . "Wonder Woman 1984" seeks to answer that question. Still, there is pent-up demand for "Wonder Woman 1984." In non-pandemic times, "Wonder Woman 1984" could have opened at between $100 million and $150 million, Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter said.

(L-R) TNT, TBS, truTV, HBO & HBO Max Content Acquisition EVP Michael Quigley, HBO Max CCO and TNT, TBS, & truTV President Kevin Reilly and HBO Max Head of Original Content Sarah Aubrey appear onstage during the HBO Max executive session segment of the 2020 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 15, 2020 in Pasadena, California. WarnerMedia's HBO Max will be available on Roku starting Thursday. The app had not been available on Roku while the two companies worked out an agreement. For users with the current HBO app, the channel will automatically update to HBO Max. Otherwise, Roku users will be able to download the HBO Max channel on their Rokus.

Don't expect other streaming services to follow suit — at least not yet. There are several reasons other media companies will be happy to watch WarnerMedia bust through the theatrical window without immediately following suit. HBO Max's higher ARPUWarnerMedia charges $14.99 per month for HBO Max. That means those streaming services would need even more people to sign up for their services to make up for lost box office revenue than HBO Max. Learning from HBO Max

(Netflix)The Surgeon's Cut – Documentary cameras follow four medical visionaries whose work puts them at the vanguard of surgical technique. Remember when that was the first thing we associated with Ben Carson, instead of expensive office furniture and delusional psychosis? (HBO Max)Premieres Thursday: Alice in Borderland – In this manga turned anime turned live-action series, a group of teenagers fight for their lives in a desolate alternate Tokyo. (HBO Max)Premieres Friday: Adult Material – A mother of three who's also a porn actress is the central character of a four-part British export. (Netflix)The Wilds Season 1 – It's Lost meets Mean Girls as a bunch of teenagers are stranded on a deserted island.

On Tuesday, Ann Sarnoff, the chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment, defended that decision. Like many film studios, Warner Bros. has been forced to postpone blockbuster features due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, it's looking for a way to have theatrical releases but also bolster its HBO Max streaming service. "It's a unilateral decision that the studio took," Christopher Nolan, a notable filmmaker and frequent Warner Bros. collaborator, told the Associated Press on Monday. Nolan famously pressured Warner Bros. to release his film "Tenet" on the big screen instead of making it available for purchase on premium video on demand.

AT&T's WarnerMedia added 4 million HBO Max signups since the end of the third quarter, chief executive John Stankey said Tuesday. HBO Max now has 12.6 million activated users, up from 8.6 million on Sept. 30, Stankey said during UBS' Global TMT conference. Stankey and WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar are aggressively stocking HBO Max with new content in an effort to get to 50 million U.S. subscribers, the streaming service's 2025 goal. He said while live news and sports won't initially be part of HBO Max, that decision could change when HBO Max subscribers roughly equal the number of traditional pay-TV households. WATCH: WarnerMedia CEO: 'Not at all' worried about the success of HBO Max

Christopher Nolan, one of Warner Bros.’ most important filmmakers, has come out strongly against the company’s decision to debut its films on HBO Max and in theaters in 2021. The “Tenet” filmmaker told The Associated Press Monday that it’s not a good business decision and criticized how the company handled it. “I’ve never seen everybody so upset about one particular decision,” Nolan said. And it’s not a good business decision," Nolan said. With major markets like Los Angeles and New York closed, domestic ticket sales fizzled, and Warner Bros. and other studios responded by delaying the year’s remaining major films.

People walk outside the newly boarded AMC 34th Street 14 movie theater as the city continues Phase 4 of re-opening following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus on September 4, 2020 in New York City. (WarnerMedia previously announced that "Wonder Woman 1984" will debut on HBO Max on Christmas Day.) With the rise of streaming video, interest in going to a theater and spending all that time and money to watch a two-hour movie plummeted except for the biggest blockbusters. Early on in the pandemic, Disney released its Pixar animated movie "Onward" directly on its Disney+ streaming service, for example. "And the move into HBO Max undoubtedly will have downstream impacts on home video and rental revenue streams, as well."

On Thursday, AT&T's WarnerMedia announced it would release its entire 2021 slate of films directly on HBO Max at the same time they hit theaters. Even if the move becomes permanent, Kilar doesn't believe that ending the theatrical window would spell doom for movie theaters. HBO Max will debut globally next year. The HBO Max decision -- which makes 17 movies available for no extra charge for subscribers -- is a much bigger step in the direction of putting streaming subscriber growth over all else. WATCH: Warner Brothers will release all of its 2021 films in theaters and HBO Max concurrently

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Timothee Chalamet, left, and Rebecca Ferguson in a scene from the upcoming 2021 film "Dune." The move follows Warner Bros.' decision to put “Wonder Woman 1984” on HBO Max in December, along with a concurrent theatrical run. Warner Bros.' move amounts to an acknowledgement that any full rebound for theaters is still a year or more away. Warner Bros. confirmed the films will be available to subscribers with no further charge. After a rocky rollout, HBO Max said in October that nearly 9 million people were using HBO Max, though 29 million had access to the streaming service as part of their HBO subscriptions.

AT&T's Warner Bros. announced Thursday that all of its films scheduled to launch in 2021 will be released on HBO Max at the same time they are available in theaters. It's also a move that Warner Bros. already made with "Wonder Woman 1984," which will be released to theaters and HBO Max on Christmas Day. That movie was originally scheduled to come out in the summer, but was delayed several times before WarnerMedia decided to release it on HBO Max. HBO Max is AT&T's online video service, which launched in the U.S. in May. Before that accord, theaters had exclusive rights to Universal films for 90 days.

On Wednesday, HBO Max announced that "Wonder Woman 1984" would arrive on its streaming service on Dec. 25, the same day it hits theaters. "...We realize that a lot of consumers can't go back to the movies due to the pandemic, so we also want to give them the option to see Wonder Woman 1984 via our HBO Max platform." The decision to keep "Wonder Woman 1984" on the 2020 calendar will allow theater chains to make a profit off ticket sales and also drive subscriber sign-ups to HBO Max. The first "Wonder Woman" film had a $100 million opening weekend domestically and went on to garner more than $820 million at the global box office. Without titles like "Wonder Woman 1984" many would be forced to file for bankruptcy in order to restructure their finances and stay afloat.

The Robert Zemeckis adaptation of “Roald Dahl’s The Witches” has found a new home on HBO Max this month just in time for Halloween. Warner Bros. said Friday that “The Witches” will debut on the subscription streaming service, owned by parent company WarnerMedia, on Oct. 22. Dahl’s 1983 novel about an orphaned boy who discovers a coven of witches that hate children was previously adapted for the big screen in 1990 by director Nicolas Roeg. It starred Angelica Huston, Mai Zetterling and Rowan Atkinson and was a box office flop, despite its critical acclaim. This new version has actor Jahzir Bruno playing the boy who must try to stop the witches from turning the world's children into mice.