TV/Film
Page: 50
The first trailer for the upcoming live-action Snow White movie has arrived. Disney revealed the teaser for the remake of the classic 1937 animated film during D23 in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday (Aug. 9). Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler as the titular character and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, is scheduled to arrive in […]
Nine Inch Nails is composing the score for the upcoming film Tron: Ares. The electronic band’s Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross made the announcement during a teaser of the sci-fi sequel at Disney’s D23 in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday (Aug. 9).
Reznor and Ross have collaborated on numerous film and television scores over the years, including Challengers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Soul and The Social Network. But Tron: Ares marks the first time the Oscar-winning duo’s film music will be credited as Nine Inch Nails.
Tron: Ares stars Jared Leto, Evan Peters, Jeff Bridges, Greta Lee and Jodie Turner-Smith. The Joachim Ronning-film is the sequel to 2010’s Tron: Legacy, which was scored by Daft Punk, whose soundtrack reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Trending on Billboard
Following some futuristic footage of Tron: Ares and an onstage appearance by cast members, a red laser revealed the iconic NIN logo indicating that the electronic band would be providing the score. Reznor and Ross then briefly made an onstage appearance for fans at D23. Watch the announcement here.
Tron: Ares, the third in the Tron franchise, is scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 10, 2025. It builds on the original Tron movie, featuring Bridges, which was released in 1982.
“Technology and AI is omnipresent in our of our lives,” Bridges said of the forthcoming film. “What a perfect time to revisit this world. Or, have this world visit us, because that’s what happens in this movie.”
The Tron: Ares score will feature new songs by Nine Inch Nails as well as the score, according to Rolling Stone. NIN’s last album, Ghost VI: Locusts, arrived in 2020. In addition to Tron: Ares, Reznor and Ross are scoring Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming film Queer and the Scott Derrickson sci-fi thriller The Gorge, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller.
Britney Spears is reportedly the latest star to document her life via biopic. According to Variety, Universal Pictures landed the rights to the pop princess’ best-selling memoir The Woman in Me. The book chronicles Spears’ rise to fame, her relationship with fellow child star Justin Timberlake — which included her getting pregnant and having an abortion during their time together — […]
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Tensions are high in the second season of House of the Dragon as the Greens and the Blacks rally their troops […]
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
Thanks to platforms such as Hulu, Paramount+, Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock, Max, Disney+ and Prime Video, the amount of TV shows and movies to watch is practically endless. With so many streaming options available, it can be overwhelming trying to keep track of what to watch every weekend. Rather than endlessly scroll to figure out the best new shows to stream, ShopBillboard has put together a guide of some of the most anticipated releases to put on your radar.
Explore
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
No matter whether you’re a fan of thrillers, dramas or even cartoons, each month, streaming platforms have a lineup of exciting and new releases to add to your watch list. From Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears to channel-exclusive content from MTV, ABC and even USA Network, find our picks for the best TV series and movies to watch this weekend below.
Trending on Billboard
What to Watch on Max This Weekend
Max subscribers can look forward to dramatic new releases when logging. If you don’t have a subscription, you can sign up for as low as $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year for the ad-supported plan or you can go ad-free for $15.99 a month ($149.99 a year).
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024)
Release date: Aug. 3
Viewers can learn more about the legendary Elizabeth Taylor from her own voice in this new documentary. Through home videos, audio clips and interviews, you’ll have a chance to see the challenges and struggles she endured even while filming some of her most iconic roles.
[embedded content]
Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears (Docuseries)
Release date: Aug. 6
Football fans can follow the Chicago Bears in this documentary that takes you through the athletes’ training camp as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the players as they prepare for another season on the field.
[embedded content]
Industry (Season 3)
Release date: Aug. 11
The newest season of the financial drama follows a group of recent graduates who are thrown into the cutthroat world of London’s fictional bank Pierpoint & Co. Ethics will be questioned and the stakes are high as the aftermath of season two are examined.
[embedded content]
What to Watch on Prime Video This Weekend
Prime members have all of the Prime Video library at their fingertips, including Prime originals and exclusive content. If you’re not a member, Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new users. You’ll get access to the entire Prime Video library in addition to Prime exclusive perks. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular membership fee of $14.99 a month or $139 a year.
Batman: Caped Crusader (Season 1)
Release date: Aug. 1
Gotham City’s hero Batman gets a cartoon makeover in this animated series from DC. The cartoon follows Batman as he takes on villains and protects Gotham City’s citizens from the crimes and evil schemes of his enemies.
[embedded content]
One Fast Move (2024)
Release date: Aug. 8
Riverdale‘s KJ Apa stars as Wes Neal, a young man who reconnects with his estranged father and looks for support as he aspires to become a professional motorcycle rider. The story is one that not only deals with the undoing years of emotional barriers between father and son, but the inspiring story of achieving one’s dreams.
[embedded content]
What to Watch on Peacock This Weekend
Peacock is home to all NBC, Bravo and USA Network originals, but you can also find exclusive Peacock originals such as the new series Mr. Throwback starring Stephen Curry. Peacock subscribers have free and instant access to the new series and movies offered. While there isn’t a free trial, new users who sign up can take advantage of the affordable packages starting at $7.99 a month.
Mr. Throwback (Season 1)
Release date: Aug. 8
Stephen Curry stars in this new comedy series that follows Danny Grossman (Adam Pally), who, after being a part of a middle-school basketball scandal, has endured a life of failure. In order to try and get on the right path to success, he attempts to reconnect with his sixth grade pal, NBA legend Curry.
[embedded content]
The Bikeriders (2024)
Release date: Aug. 9
This star-studded movie features Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer, Norman Reedus, Mike Faist and Michael Shannon. The film examines a motorcycle gang in the ’70s and its evolution over a decade.
[embedded content]
What to Watch on Apple TV+ This Weekend
Apple TV+ isn’t stingy on providing new and exclusive TV shows and movies for subscribers. A subscription is required in order to watch the original content, but new users can take advantage of a seven-day free trial. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription price of $9.99 a month.
Cowboy Cartel (Docu-series)
Release date: Aug. 1
See what happens when a rookie FBI agent uncovers a money laundering operation in American horse racing and how he risks his life to take down the culprits: Mexico’s cartel.
[embedded content]
The Instigators (2024)
Release date: Aug. 2
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck team up for this comedy shows when two unlikely people are thrown together to try and pull off a heist. When things go awry, the two must outrun the police, a crime boss and questionable bureaucrats.
[embedded content]
What to Watch on Paramount+ This Weekend
Besides offering Paramount+ originals and exclusive series and movies, the streamer is also the official platform for Showtime. New subscribers can sign up and take advantage of a seven-day free trial. When the promo is over, you’ll be charged as little as $5.99 a month for the basic plan and $11.99 a month for the plan that includes Showtime.
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Season 1)
Release date: Aug. 9
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are spotlighted in a new series that takes viewers on all of the wild crimefighting adventures of turtle mutants that live in the underground sewers with their karate master.
[embedded content]
What to Watch on Hulu This Weekend
Hulu comes with a full library of original shows in addition to cable shows from FX and ABC that premiere the day after airing. If you don’t have a subscription, you can get a 30-day free trial when you sign up. When the free trial ends, you’ll be charged as little as $7.99 a month. For even more content options, you can bundle Hulu with with Disney+ and ESPN+ and Max for as low as $14.99 a month. And for live TV options, you can get Hulu + Live TV for $76.99 a month.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
Release date: Aug. 2
The latest movie in the Planet of the Apes franchise can now be streamed on Hulu. The new movie takes place years after Caesar’s reign, as a young ape begins to question the environment that his society has established and makes choices that may transform the way apes and humans interact forever.
[embedded content]
Dance Moms: A New Era (Season 1)
Release date: Aug. 7
A new dance coach takes center stage in the latest era of the popular reality series Dance Moms. Each week, Studio Bleu will take on new competitions in addition to scheming moms and challenging dance routines.
[embedded content]
What to Watch on Netflix This Weekend
Besides signing up the traditional way, new Netflix subscribers can take advantage of free trials and promos going on through Xfinity, T-Mobile and Verizon.
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024)
Release date: Aug. 2
Sandy Cheeks is the focus of this Netflix original film as she and SpongeBob work together to save Mr. Krabs, Patrick, Squidward and the rest of their friends after Bikini Bottom is scooped out of the ocean.
[embedded content]
The Umbrella Academy (Season 4)
Release date: Aug. 8
The Hargreeve siblings reunite for one final mission in the last season of the comedy-action series. In a new timeline that leaves all the siblings powerless, they must put aside their differences and work together to save the world, again.
[embedded content]
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
After taking an inside look at the New York Giants’ off-season, Hard Knocks returns with a new season following the Chicago Bears’ training camp into the pre-season.
Explore
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
The reality series Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears is available to watch on HBO or stream on-demand on Max.
When Does Hard Knocks Air?
The first episode is streamable now, with new episodes of Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears broadcasting every Tuesday until Sept. 10m with a start time of 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Trending on Billboard
How to Watch Hard Knocks on Max
Max is the best way to watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears online. The streaming service goes for $10.99 per month for the ad-supported plan, $16.99 per month for the ad-free plan and $19.99 per month for the ad-free 4K Ultra HD plan.
The streaming service is the home of hit originals such as Hacks, Station Eleven and Search Party; all things HBO, including Succession, House of the Dragon, Veep and Industry; popular movies, including Dune, Barbie, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Wonka; live sports from the NBA, NHL, NCAA, MLB and other leagues, live news from CNN and much more.
Unfortunately, Max doesn’t offer a free trial, but you can get 12 months of service for 50% off with the service’s student discount, with the ad-supported plan going for $4.99 per month. Learn more about Max’s student discount here.
Where to Watch Hard Knocks for Free
If you’re a cord-cutter, then the best ways to watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears for free without cable is with DirecTV Stream, which has a five-day free trial. This is a good way to watch HBO without spending money up front.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch Hard Knocks on HBO with DirecTV Stream.
How to Watch Hard Knocks on DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream’s Premier plan gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including HBO to watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears when it airs. Plans start at $149.99 per month for the first 24 months of service ($159.99 per month afterwards), while the service offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and PBS, while you can also watch cable networks, including FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, E!, Cartoon Network, ESPN, FS1, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, Lifetime, CNBC, BET, MTV, Paramount Network and many others.
More Ways to Watch
Viewers who want to stream Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears internationally can use ExpressVPN, NordVPN and PureVPN to access several streaming platforms.
Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears broadcasts on HBO and drops on Max every Tuesday until Sept. 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Max and DirecTV Stream are the best ways to watch the reality series.
Want more? For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Xbox deals, studio headphones and Nintendo Switch accessories.
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
The 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs) will air live on MTV on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. P.T/ 8 p.m. E.T. Along with the VMAs, MTV offers a lineup of popular reality shows, including Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta, Teen Mom, Jersey Shore, RuPaul’s Drag Race and many more. Whether you’re into drama, competition or following the lives of your favorite personalities, MTV has something for everyone.
Explore
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
No cable? Don’t worry: You can stream the VMAs and all your favorite MTV shows through affordable streaming platforms, often at little to no cost.
Trending on Billboard
Below, Billboard breaks down the current deals and offers available to watch MTV online without cable.
How to Watch MTV Online Without Cable For Free
If you don’t have cable, you can watch the VMAs and other MTV shows online for free or at a lower price with different streaming services such as DIRECTV Stream, Philo, Fubo, Paramount+ and Sling TV. Direct Stream and Philo both offer free trials for up to a week, allowing you to sign up without any initial cost. Scroll down and check out the options below to find the one that works best for you.
Looking for a free option? You can start your five-day free trial with DIRECTV Stream for instant access to more than 90 live channels. Streaming plans include network television channels such as NBC, CBS, Fox and ABC, along with MTV, BET, VH1, TLC, Bravo, WEtv, HGTV, Fx, ESPN, Trvl, TV One, Tru TV, ID, TNT, TV Land, USA and other cable channels.
For those in search of an alternative streaming platform, consider adding Philo. Philo offers 70+ cable channels including MTV, BET, VH1, Lifetime, WEtv, ID, Trvl Channel, OWN, AMC, Comedy Central for $28/month after a 7-day free trial.
You can also stream all your favorite shows on Sling TV. With Sling Orange, you can stream MTV and other channels for $20 for your first month (regularly $40/month). It includes 34 channels with seven exclusive sports and family channels. Sling Blue is $22.50 for your first month (regularly $45/month), and it includes a total of 46 channels.
Want more ways to stream the 2024 MTV awards and other MTV shows? Watch as soon as it premieres or stream on-demand on platforms like Hulu + Live TV, DirectTV Stream, Philo, fuboTV and Sling TV. If you’re streaming from outside of the U.S., use Express VPN.
If you’re already a subscriber to Paramount+, you can watch shows such as Awk-ward, Beavis and Butt-Head, Couples Retreat, Jersey Shore and more at no extra charge. Not subscribed? Paramount+ is currently offering a seven-day free trial when you sign up for either of its plans: Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ with Showtime, which means you can watch MTV’s Rupaul’s Drag Race for free.
For those seeking budget-friendly options, the most cost-effective option would be Paramount+ with Showtime. This subscription not only grants access to Paramount+’s extensive library of shows and movies, but also allows streaming of Showtime’s entire catalog for just $11.99 per month after the free trial period ends.
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
Gru and his hilarious yellow minions are back for another crime-fighting adventure in the fourth installment of the hit franchise. The movie premiered in theaters on July 3 and features a new song from Pharrell Williams. From its release, the film was a smash hit, earning $88 million and topping the international charts. It also made history as the first animated franchise to generate $5 billion at the box office, according to Variety.
Explore
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
Now, you can watch Despicable Me 4 online in addition to every other movie in the series, as the fourth installment has finally dropped on streaming and video-on-demand.
Trending on Billboard
Keep reading to learn the streaming options available.
How to Watch Despicable Me 4 Online At Home
Steve Carell returns as Gru in Despicable Me 4 as he welcomes a new member to his growing family: Gru Jr. (Tara Strong). His comfortable and peaceful life comes to a halt when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) escapes from prison and vows to get his revenge on Gru. Now, he and his minions must work together to put a stop to the supervillain before he enacts his evil plans.
You can watch Despicable Me 4 online through VOD on Prime Video and Apple TV to stream whenever you want. Prime Video will let you rent the movie for $20, or you can buy Despicable Me 4 on digital for $30. A Prime membership is not required in order to rent or buy the movie through Prime Video — just make your purchase and the movie will automatically be downloaded to your video library. Rentals are available for 30 days after purchasing and 48 hours once you start streaming the movie.
Another way you can watch Despicable Me 4 is through Apple TV on VOD. You can rent Despicable Me 4 online for $25, or you can purchase the movie for $30. Apple TV doesn’t require an Apple TV+ subscription to watch the movie — you just need access to the Apple TV app or you can purchase Despicable Me 4 through the official Apple TV website. Once purchased, the movie will automatically be downloaded into your video library to stream at your leisure. Just like Prime Video, rentals are available for 30 days after buying, and for 48 hours after you start watching the movie.
Will Despicable Me 4 Be On Streaming?
A streaming date has yet to be announced for the fourth movie, but since Despicable Me 4 is distributed by Universal Pictures, the film will eventually land on Peacock. For now, you can watch Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2 on Peacock while you wait.
There is no free trial for Peacock, but the streaming platform has a variety of packages to choose from based on your needs, starting a $7.99 a month. You can save additional money when you sign up for an annual plan, which costs the equivalent of 10 months rather than 12. Students can take advantage of the student membership that’s only $1.99 a month for the ad-supported plan.
Besides being able to stream Despicable Me movies, Peacock has a library filled with thousands of hours of content, from original Peacock content to NBC and Bravo programs. Content you can look forward to streaming include the 2024 Paris Olympics, Abigail, Bel-Air, Poker Face, The Traitors, The Office, Vanderpump Rules, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kung Fu Panda, Chucky, Parks & Recreation, 30 Rock, Based On a True Story, Love Island USA and Apples Never Fall.
How to Watch All Despicable Me Movies Online
You can find all the Despicable Me movies including Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3, Minions and Minions: The Rise of Gru on Prime Video. You can rent each one for as low as $3.79 or purchase the films starting at $14.99.
Collectors can also pre-order a four-movie Blu-ray collection that includes all of Despicable Me movies to own.
Amazon
‘Despicable Me’ 4-Movie Collection (Blu-ray)
$39.96
$49.99
20% off
$39.99
$39.96
The four-movie collection includes all four Despicable Me films, including the latest, Despicable Me 4. Right now, the Blu-ray edition is on sale for up to 20% off and also comes with a digital code to download it onto your smart devices.
In addition to Carell and Ferrell, the star-studded cast also includes Joey King, Sofía Vergara, Miranda Cosgrove, Kirsten Wiig, Chloe Fineman, Pierre Coffin, Steve Coogan, Will Arnett and Stephen Colbert.
BTS shared their love for the new movie by partnering with Illumination to release Minion Funko Pops! inspired by the K-pop group.
Watch the trailer for Despicable Me 4 below:
[embedded content]
All aboard to Emerald City! With the Jon M. Chu-directed adaptation of Wicked just months away from release, a new teaser arrived on Wednesday (Aug. 7). Grande, who topped the Billboard 200 this year with her Eternal Sunshine LP, is set to star as Glinda the Good Witch, with Erivo, a two-time Academy Award nominee, taking on the iconic […]
Busta Rhymes visited Tom Hardy on a movie set Tuesday (Aug. 6) and teased a potentail collaboration with the actor. Posting a picture with the actor and a video of them embracing on his Instagram, Rhymes wrote about how grateful he was to meet Hardy. “I keep telling y’all that blessings don’t, so we won’t […]