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Happy April everyone! With spring underway, the flowers are starting to bloom, the rains are giving way to temperate, sunny skies, and none of that matters because you are home inside binging. And as well you should be, because Peacock has a slew of new offerings for your viewing pleasure. The Mike White-scripted animated film […]

The phenomenon that was Oppenheimer dominated theaters in 2023 with over $960 million at the worldwide box office, only third on the year to Barbie and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, along with a commanding 13 Academy Award nominations. It appears audiences still haven’t gotten enough of Christopher Nolan’s latest film as viewers seemingly flocked […]

Peacock and Seth MacFarlane’s Ted prequel series is a smash hit. In a post on X, MacFarlane thanked his cast and crew of the series. The prequel series is allegedly the top original comedy streaming in the United States for two consecutive months. Thanks to a lot of hard work from the talented cast and […]

Peacock just announced their March roster of shows which include new originals as well as popular titles, Comicbook. com reported. DreamWorks properties Trolls and Megamind will debut on Peacock next month. The new film Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate will be available to stream starting March 1. The TV series Megamind Rules! will debut on […]

NFL playoff games might be heading in a strange direction after Peacock saw massive success streaming a postseason game this season. As a result, it sounds like Amazon Prime is going to get in on the action next year. That’s right, reports indicate Amazon Prime will officially stream an NFL playoff game much like Peacock, […]

In 2010, audiences were introduced to the the supervillain Megamind in his titular animated film alongside the residents of Metro City, intrepid reporter Roxanne Ritchi, and Megamind’s nemesis Metro Man. The villain-turned-hero is back after 14 years in a straight-to-sequel film for Peacock, but it appears the first trailer has left fans wishing they were […]

February is the love month for those of you who celebrate. Peacock is joining in on all the romance with more than 30 new romance titles including Bros, Dear John, Girls Trip, Sleepless in Seattle, The Wedding Date and Pride and Prejudice. Speaking of Pride and Prejudice (I typed that one last just for this […]

Peacock’s In the Know features some huge names like Mike Tyson, Finn Wolfhard, and Norah Jones. How they landed those guests will surprise you. ClutchPoints spoke to one of the show’s creators, showrunners, and executive producers, Brandon Gardner. He worked closely with Zach Woods, who created and also stars in the series. Woods reunited with […]

Peacock scored big by exclusively streaming the NFL’s AFC Wild Card game with the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins. NBCUniversal’s Peacock event was the largest live-streamed event in U.S. history, Variety reports. It gained 23 million viewers and, during the game, had 30% of internet traffic. It’s estimated the platform gained 2.8 million sign-ups […]

Fans of The Office have been clamoring for the sight of something extra long that they’ve never seen before (and that’s what she said). But Michael Scott-isms aside, I’m talking about the news that Peacock will be unveiling The Office Season 7 Superfan Episodes for the first time. The Superfan Episodes, a popular stream within […]

A potential Ted Season 2 is up to fans, says Seth MacFarlane. The creator recently discussed the chances of his prequel series getting a second season on Peacock. A fan decision Speaking to TheWrap, MacFarlane says a second season depends on “audience appetite.” This sounds like it’s due to the sequel film not performing as […]

Upon its release on Peacock, Seth MacFarlane’s Ted prequel series has set a huge record. The most-watched original on Peacock Peacock is reporting (via Collider) that Ted is the most-watched original title in the history of the streaming service. They didn’t provide specific statistics, but they did claim that it drew the biggest single-day viewership […]

The first season of Peacock’s Ted prequel series has dropped. What happens to the titular bear (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) and John Bennett (Max Burkholder)? What’s it about? Ted is a prequel series to MacFarlane’s 2012 movie of the same name. The film follows a man, John (played by Mark Wahlberg in the films), who […]

Max Burkholder settled an important debate: Who would win in a fight — Ted or Paddington? An important debate Talking to The Hollywood Handle, Burkholder was asked who would win a fight between Ted and Paddington. He supported his Thunder Buddy through and through. “I mean, Paddington is a physical bear, he [has] got claws […]

The Ted films were popular in the 2010s. I remember them being forbidden in my household. But middle schoolers will find a way. For me, it was a friend named Jon, not to be confused by John in the Ted prequel series, played by Max Burkholder. Jon let me in on the R-rated jokes in […]

Max Burkholder stars in Peacock’s Ted series as John. In Seth MacFarlane’s film series, the role is held down by Mark Wahlberg. However, you may be surprised to know that Burkholder has a long history with the series. It dates back to the production of the very first Ted film in 2012. Nearly landed a […]

Peacock’s Ted series is a hilarious romp. Of course, Seth MacFarlane’s foul-mouthed teddy bear steals the show, but so do Max Burkholder and Giorgia Whigham. For Burkholder, he has huge shoes to fill. He plays a young John Bennett, a role previously held down by the one and only Mark Wahlberg. That said, he stands […]

Provided that Peacock greenlights a second season of Ted, their prequel series to Seth MacFarlane’s movies, Max Burkholder knows what he wants to see happen. In the show, Burkholder plays a younger version of John Bennett, previously played by Mark Wahlberg. The new series chronicles his early adventures with everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed teddy bear (voiced […]

In the latest development that’s stirring significant interest among fans and critics alike, Michael Jonathan Smith, the showrunner of Twisted Metal, has revealed new details about the show’s eagerly awaited second season in an interview with NBC Insider. Following the resounding success of its first season, which debuted on Peacock in July 2022, the series […]

In the Know — Peacock‘s upcoming interview series — dropped its first trailer and a star-studded guest list. Some of this season’s guests include Finn Wolfhard and Mike Tyson. The first trailer Zach Woods (Silicon Valley, The Office), Brandon Gardner, and Mike Judge developed the new series. In the Know is Peacock’s first adult animated […]

It’s hard not to announce what’s new to Peacock in January 2024 without sounding a little like Bill Hader’s Stefon character from Saturday Night Live (although that’s probably fitting since SNL is also streaming on Peacock). Just listen to a few of these wide-ranging offerings and tell me you’re not thinking of Stefon delivering them […]

Peacock has made a major decision regarding Twisted Metal Season 2. The first season starred Anthony Mackie, Samoa Joe, and Neve Campbell. “A Sweet Tooth-sized thank you”  In a statement, showrunner Michael Jonathan Smith thanked the fans for their support of the first season (via Variety). “I have to give a Sweet Tooth-sized thank you […]

As 2023 comes to a close, the streaming service Peacock is looking at 30 million paid subscribers. The trend seems to be that it’s growing. And it’s hit its peak at a loss, according to Comcast CEO Mike Cavanagh, Variety reports. Peacock hits 30 million paid subscribers “To be at 30 million paying subscribers for […]

The sensation that is Five Nights at Freddy’s has translated from the computer screen to the movie screen, and Blumhouse Productions has reaped the rewards as the adaptation has crossed a box office milestone for the studio. While the film released in theaters and on streaming platform Peacock, Five Nights at Freddy’s has managed to […]

There’s a ho-ho-whole lot of options to stream this time of year. Peacock is adding some cheer to the holiday season with a slew of new offerings in December. Those include a new holiday movie special centered on Tony Shalhoub’s Monk character, season 2 of Dr. Death starring Mandy Moore and Edgar Ramirez, a new […]

It has been a little while since audiences got to see the kind of trouble Ted got into in his two big screen outings, but the foul-mouthed teddy bear is back to his old ways in the first teaser for his new Peacock series. The first teaser for Ted reintroduced the teddy bear, voiced by […]

Paul Briganti has done it all from SNL to feature filmmaking. He directed Please Don’t Destroy’s feature film, The Treasure of Foggy Mountain, for Peacock. And the finished product is a funny film with a lot of heart. The film follows three childhood friends who are reaching adulthood. One is growing up, meeting his wife […]

In a new teaser for Peacock’s Ted series, the bear (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) writes himself from the past. “Dear future Ted” The 30-second teaser begins with 1983 Ted writing his future 2023 self. “Dear future Ted, it’s me, 1993 Ted. If you’re reading this, that means we got a new series on the most […]

Ted’s voice and creator Seth MacFarlane has released the eponymous teddy bear’s first look in an X (formerly Twitter) post. An image from @Framestore Melbourne, who have surpassed themselves with their exquisite VFX work on “Ted” for @peacock. Much gratitude to our Aussie friends! pic.twitter.com/npvuECDTmc — Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) November 12, 2023 MacFarlane captioned the […]

It’s November! The month of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday. So a lot of eating followed by a lot of spending. Why not gear up for all the food and money binging with some TV show and movie binging on Peacock this month?! With new offerings like a Peacock […]

The big-screen debut of Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF) movie made quite a buzz. To be honest, all FNaF games have a special way of scaring players. They’re set in a spooky pizza place with eerie robots that come to life at night. In the game, you can’t fight, run, or do much. Your only […]

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, it’s time to prepare for one of the spookiest holidays of the year: Halloween. Besides the traditional activities like carving pumpkins and decorating with fake spiderwebs, watching Halloween-themed movies is a fantastic way to get into the spooky spirit. And with various streaming platforms at your […]

Given that YouTube star Markiplier rose to fam from playing the Five Nights at Freddy’s games, it’d seem like a no-brainer he’d be in the film. However, that wasn’t the case. Warning: Light spoilers for Five Nights at Freddy’s ahead During a recent livestream on his YouTube channel titled “Fazbear Nights,” Markiplier revealed that scheduling […]

After a blockbuster $400M+ acquisition deal from Universal and Peacock, The Exorcist: Believer will have a long road ahead to make the studios believers in the franchise revival. BoxOffice Pro is projecting Believer to open anywhere between $24-$32 million during its opening weekend. Universal and Peacock, who are once again teaming with Blumhouse Productions and […]

It’s October and that means we’re in the home stretch to Halloween. But while you’re waiting around all month for the big night to roll around, why not try to up your scare tolerance before then so it isn’t so much of a fright fest this year? I mean, I’m no fear-allergist expert, but I’ve […]

After renewing their Pitch Perfect spin-off, Bumper in Berlin, Peacock has changed their tune. Deadline is now reporting that Peacock is not moving forward with the Pitch Perfect show after all. In January, the streaming service had announced that Bumper in Berlin had been renewed for a second season. Prime Video had previously made a […]

Coming to Peacock in September are the new John Wick spin-off series, Fast X, and a lot more. New to Peacock (September 2023) September 1 3:10 to Yuma, 2007 The 4th Quarter: Legacy, 2023 Amityville II: The Possession, 1982 Amityville 3-D, 1983 The Amityville Harvest, 2020 The Amityville Moon, 2021 Amityville: The Awakening, 2022 Amityville […]

NBCUniversal has announced a very specific record that their latest Peacock series, Twisted Metal, has broken. Deadline is reporting that Twisted Metal has become Peacock’s “most-binged” comedy premiere to date in its first two weeks streaming. NBCUniversal reported that audiences watched an average of three episodes per-sitting, with some watching all 10 episodes in one […]

Let’s a-go, it’s a-me Mario! Whatever your thoughts about the Chris Pratt-voiced The Super Mario Bros. Movie — whether you thought it was dreadful or just very, very bad — there’s no denying that it was one of the few box office hits of 2023. Now it’s highlighting the available streaming options on Peacock for […]