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The Boys S5 Fires Up a Lava-Fed Rock-Hard Parody of The Thing
television23 hours ago

The Boys S5 Fires Up a Lava-Fed Rock-Hard Parody of The Thing

Season 5’s second episode introduces Rock-Hard, a gross, lava-spouting parody of The Thing who massively expands after a failed anti-Supe virus test; Butcher, Starlight, and Kimiko try the virus on him, but the plan goes wrong and most of Teenage Kix pay the price, with Soldier Boy surviving in the cliffhanger. Showrunner Eric Kripke and writer Jessica Chou explain the satirical take on superhero tropes that led to Rock-Hard’s design.

Masters 2026 Day 1: Free streaming routes and TV schedule
sports1 day ago

Masters 2026 Day 1: Free streaming routes and TV schedule

The article explains how to watch The Masters 2026 Day 1 using free trials and streaming combos (DIRECTV and Prime Video), with ESPN TV coverage starting at 3 p.m. ET. It notes Prime Video’s early coverage and a slate of morning streams via Paramount+, Prime Video, ESPN App, and DIRECTV. It also lists Round 1 tee times and highlights contenders like Rory McIlroy (defending champ), Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Scottie Scheffler.

Sophie Turner Hurt On Tomb Raider Set as Production Pauses for Recovery
entertainment11 days ago

Sophie Turner Hurt On Tomb Raider Set as Production Pauses for Recovery

Sophie Turner experienced a minor injury on the Tomb Raider TV series set, prompting a brief pause in filming to allow her to recover. Amazon MGM Studios said production will resume soon. Turner stars as Lara Croft in the Prime Video series from Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge; the show began production on Jan. 15 and features a cast that includes Sigourney Weaver. The specific nature of the injury hasn’t been disclosed.

Sophie Turner Injury Briefly Halts Tomb Raider TV Production
entertainment12 days ago

Sophie Turner Injury Briefly Halts Tomb Raider TV Production

Tomb Raider, the Prime Video series featuring Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, paused production briefly while Turner recovers from a back injury. A Variety report says the injury is minor and the pause is a precaution, with filming possibly resuming soon but the shutdown could last from one month to up to six months. Production began in January; a release date hasn’t been set, though the series is expected in 2027.

Two-Week Pause for Tomb Raider as Sophie Turner Recovers From Minor On-Set Injury
television12 days ago

Two-Week Pause for Tomb Raider as Sophie Turner Recovers From Minor On-Set Injury

Filming on Amazon MGM Studios’ Tomb Raider for Prime Video has paused for about two weeks after Sophie Turner sustained a minor injury; Turner as Lara Croft is expected to recover and production will resume in the UK, with the studio noting the pause is precautionary and crew will be paid during the hiatus; it’s not clear where the injury occurred.

Bait: Riz Ahmed's Bold Meta-Take on Bond and Representation
television16 days ago

Bait: Riz Ahmed's Bold Meta-Take on Bond and Representation

Vulture’s Roxana Hadadi reviews Bait, a six-episode Prime Video miniseries created by and starring Riz Ahmed, as a bold, genre-blending exploration of representation and the Bond question. Part satire, part thriller and part family drama, the show uses Ahmed’s persona to interrogate Hollywood’s casting and industry incentives, delivering sharp commentary while occasionally overindulging in meta moments (like a pig-voiced cameo). Overall, it’s a provocative, ambitious experiment that foregrounds Ahmed’s ongoing quest to redefine top-tier roles for actors of color.

Five Fresh Shows to Stream This Week Across Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Prime Video
entertainment19 days ago

Five Fresh Shows to Stream This Week Across Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Prime Video

Tom’s Guide highlights five new TV titles arriving this week (March 23–29) across major streaming platforms: Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 on Disney+ (premiering March 24), For All Mankind Season 5 on Apple TV+ (premiering March 27), Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen on Netflix (premiering March 26), Heartbreak High Season 3 on Netflix (premiering March 25), and Bait on Prime Video (premiering March 25). The piece previews the vibe of each series—from gritty vigilante drama and space-age alt-history to horror and teen drama—helping viewers decide what to watch this week.

Kidman & Curtis Explain Scarpetta’s Bloody Season Finale and What’s Next
tv22 days ago

Kidman & Curtis Explain Scarpetta’s Bloody Season Finale and What’s Next

Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis discuss Scarpetta’s dramatic season-one finale on Prime Video, detailing Kay Scarpetta’s brutal turn as she kills the copycat killer and spirals into violence, while explaining how the dual timelines and family dynamics set up Season 2, which will adapt Cruel and Unusual and The Body Farm.

Scarpetta Season 2 Teases Fallout Across Two Timelines
tv25 days ago

Scarpetta Season 2 Teases Fallout Across Two Timelines

Showrunner Liz Sarnoff confirms Scarpetta Season 2 will pick up soon after the Season 1 finale on Prime Video, weaving Cruel and Unusual with The Body Farm through a two‑timeline structure that follows Kay Scarpetta in the past and present. The season will explore Kay’s darker turn, strained marriages and family dynamics (Benton, Marino, Dorothy and Lucy), ongoing murder cases, and the unresolved AI Janet plot, with the reveal of who deleted Janet’s code saved for Season 2. Production has begun in Nashville for two eight‑episode seasons that will push the characters through personal and professional upheaval as they head into the next chapters.

Prime Video's Weekend Trio: New Picks to Stream (March 13-15)
entertainment28 days ago

Prime Video's Weekend Trio: New Picks to Stream (March 13-15)

Tom's Guide highlights three new-to-Prime Video titles arriving in the last two weeks for weekend viewing: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) with Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers; The Shallows (2016), a tense shark thriller starring Blake Lively; and Shadow Force (2025), a globe-trotting action-thriller with Kerry Washington and Omar S y, offering a mix of feel-good drama, suspense, and espionage for different tastes.

Prime Video 4K now gated behind a pricier Ultra tier
entertainment28 days ago

Prime Video 4K now gated behind a pricier Ultra tier

Amazon is raising Prime Video prices in the US by moving 4K UHD streaming behind a new Prime Video Ultra tier, priced at $5/month (up from $3), starting April 10. The Ultra plan also increases downloads from 25 to 100 and allows up to five concurrent streams (vs. three). Standard Prime members will no longer get UHD content, and Dolby Vision is available on Ultra while Dolby Atmos remains exclusive to the $5 tier; this price move mirrors recent hikes at other streamers.

Prime Video Ultra charges $4.99/month for ad-free, 4K streaming
tech28 days ago

Prime Video Ultra charges $4.99/month for ad-free, 4K streaming

Starting April 10, Amazon’s ad-free Prime Video will be rebranded as Ultra at $4.99 per month, making 4K/UHD streams exclusive to Ultra. Ultra adds up to five simultaneous streams and 100 downloads, Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos; Prime subscribers without Ultra will get Dolby Vision (1080p) back later with other upgrades (downloads and streams increasing). This is part of a broader wave of streaming price hikes.

Prime Video Ultra debuts in the U.S. at $4.99/month with more streams and 4K access
business29 days ago

Prime Video Ultra debuts in the U.S. at $4.99/month with more streams and 4K access

Prime Video Ad Free becomes Prime Video Ultra in the U.S. on April 10, 2026, priced at $4.99/month, adding up to five concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads, and 4K/UHD (Dolby Vision) access, with ad-free streaming where supported, though some live TV content may still include ads. The Prime membership price remains unchanged, and an annual Prime Video Ultra option at $45.99 is available.