We need to talk about the first two episodes of โSex and the Cityโ reboot โAnd Just Like Thatโ
After watching the first two episodes of the highly anticipated โSex and the Cityโ reboot โAnd Just Like That,โ we couldnโt help but wonder: Is this the best reboot of a beloved TV show about to happen?
Nothing new to watch on Netflix? Think again
At this point in 2020, youโre probably thinking that youโve watched every movie, TV show and documentary on Netflix. (And with several streaming services -- Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, to name a few -- there was SO much to see). โThe Last DanceโThis ESPN documentary series about Michael Jordanโs time with the Chicago Bulls captivated America when it premiered at the beginning of the pandemic. In case you missed it, didnโt have access (or now you just want to relive all the magic again) you can finally watch it on Netflix. โThe Umbrella AcademyโThe second season of โThe Umbrella Academyโ dropped on Netflix last month, and fans of the show canโt get enough.
Disney to release Mulan on streaming service, for a price
Mulan is no longer headed for a major theatrical release. The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it will debut its live-action blockbuster on its subscription streaming service, Disney+, on Sept. 4. The company plans to release it in theaters in areas where Disney+ is not available. Originally set for a March 27 release, Mulan moved to late July, then late August and was then pulled from the calendar all together as COVID-19 cases spiked through the U.S. But few expected Mulan, a $200 million production, to go this route, even Disney.
What you need to know before streaming โHamiltonโ on Disney+ over the weekend
Since thereโs likely to be a good chunk of people who will watch โHamiltonโ over the weekend whoโve probably never seen it before, here is a quick rundown of what you need to know before experiencing the phenomenon. The โHamiltonโ on Disney+ is a filmed version of the show, not a movie. Itโs easy to call the version of โHamiltonโ coming out on Disney+ a movie, but technically, itโs the stage version, filmed. An actual movie version of โHamiltonโ will probably happen eventually, but this is a great way to really capture the magic of the stage version of the show. And because the people at Disney are incredibly smart, free trials of the streaming service have ended, so if you want to watch, youโre going to have to sign up.
Padma Lakshmiโs โTaste the Nationโ on Hulu is the perfect TV show for a food getaway
Truly, Padma Lakshmiโs new show on Hulu, โTaste the Nation,โ is the perfect thing to watch if youโre missing life on the road. The first episode of โTaste the Nationโ illustrates just how Lakshmi will get to the bottom of her questions. โTaste the Nationโ is also just a great showcase for Lakshmi. After being a cookbook author and reality TV show host, getting to take the lead on โTaste the Nationโ is the cherry on top for this gifted woman. All episodes of โTaste the Nationโ are currently streaming on Hulu.
How do Netflix, Hulu stack up lately? What are the most popular shows by state for 2019?
(High Speed Internet)Now letโs get to the most popular Netflix show for each state this year. If youโre wondering how the website got the data, the team said it compiled a list of the most popular shows on Netflix in 2019. (High Speed Internet)โThe Umbrella Academy,โ by the way, was Americaโs overall most popular Netflix show in 2019. โBlack Mirrorโ and โThe Haunting of Hill Houseโ were the most popular Netflix shows in eight and six states, respectively. Hulu also keeps shows around longer than Netflix.โHulu also has a live streaming service called Hulu + Live TV.
Netflix, Nickelodeon team up after launch of Disney+
One day after Disneyโs new streaming service Disney+ launched, Netflix had a big announcement of their own. Netflix announced a deal with Nickelodeon to produce animated television shows and movies that would be based on new characters and old favorites from the network, according to the New York Times. A โSpongeBob SquarePantsโ spinoff is one part of the multiyear deal that is estimated to be worth more than $200 million to Nickelodeon, the New York Times said. According to the New York Times, Nickelodeon opted for a strategic shift to partner with an established streaming service instead of creating its own. With this being a done deal, let us know in the comments which Nickelodeon shows you want to see on Netflix.