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In a new interview with The New York Times, WarnerMedia chief Jason Kilar has offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the thought process that contributed to the big announcement. In the profile, he called the reactions from filmmakers “painful” and said, “We clearly have more work to do as we navigate this pandemic and the future alongside them.” He did defend the decision, however, and said that it was ultimately done with innovation, and the consumer, in mind....

After debuting in movie theaters in May, and on Disney+ Premier Access for $29.99, “Cruella” is now streaming on Disney+ at no extra charge to subscribers. Emma Stone stars as Cruella De Vil in the highly anticipated live-action film, which is a reboot of the classic “101 Dalmatians.” Directed by Craig Gillespie, “Cruella” is set in 1970s London and details how Estella (Stone) transforms from aspiring fashion designer into the nefarious dognapper....

As Evan, who pretends he was besties with an alienated classmate after he commits suicide, Platt is stepping into shoes he first inhabited in 2016, shortly after he reached legal drinking age. And yes, it does look a little strange, though the movie’s greatest hurdles stem more from its uneasy relationship to the big-screen medium. On stage, Evan’s plight as he becomes an accidental viral star for fake-grieving the friend he never had utilized every inch of its set design....

The gruesome trailer for Rhys Frake-Waterfield’s twisted take on childhood classic Winnie the Pooh revealed the bear’s true animalistic tendencies. “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” centers on Pooh (Craig David Dowsett) and Piglet (Chris Cordell), who have survived years without food as Christopher Robin (Nikolai Leon) grew up and forgot about them. The duo gorge on Eeyore, only for Christopher to then introduce them to his new wife without realizing they have gotten “increasingly hungry and feral” since he was away....

The researchers previously expected YouTube’s ad revenue to grow 9 percent this quarter to $7.49 billion. However, as usage trends toward its harder-to-monetize Shorts feature, MoffettNathanson now forecasts YouTube’s overall ad revenue to grow just 5 percent. As short-form becomes the form for social video, what was once the only cell-phone game in town also faces stiff competition from Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, both of which boast a solid track record of successfully monetizing new features....

Thinking of launching a vlog? You don’t need much to get started, especially if you already have a smartphone. When it comes to creating content, a smartphone is probably the most convenient way for beginners to get started, although action cameras, small digital cameras, and compact mirrorless cameras work just as well — and they won’t break the bank. To help you get started on the road to content creation, we put together a list of vlogging kits to fit all kinds of budgets....

No matter how much we depend on our smartphones, iPads, and other gadgets for entertainment, a good old fashioned trivia game never goes out of style. Most trivia games are compact, they tend to be pretty affordable (expect to spend anywhere from $10 to $30 on average), and they make great gifts. But more importantly: trivia games are a fun way to exercise your memory, and test your knowledge on different subjects....