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Jason Momoa may have a fierce, intimidating presence on screen, but in reality, he’s the complete opposite: warm, kind, and far from the dangerous persona his roles might suggest. An example of his kindness is when he came through for his Game of Thrones co-star Emilia Clarke, whom he adorably still calls his on-screen wifey.

Clarke and Momoa famously appeared as the couple, Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo. The HBO adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novel series did not hold back on n*dity, violence, and gore from the get-go. The Me Before You actress was fairly new to the TV scene when she landed the role of Daenerys, which required her to do n*de scenes with Jason Momoa.

During her appearance on the Armchair Expert podcast, Clarke recalled how Momoa came to her aid and made sure she was comfortable on the set.

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Just about everything in the television and entertainment industries has changed in the past five to 10 years. Not too long ago, the month of September was focused almost exclusively on the return of football and the launch of a new, robust slate of TV shows. However, as cord-cutting rapidly decreased the number of Americans watching television in traditional ways, the release calendar has shifted. So while there are still a number of new and returning shows premiering on broadcast channels during the back half of the month, it is nowhere near the numbers of decades past.

Many of the best titles on TV have migrated from networks and cable channels to streaming in recent years, but with the non-standard release schedules, it can be tough to keep up with what is airing where and when, and which shows are actually worth watching.

It was not a surprise to anyone that this summer’s Superman has proven to be a big hit for the struggling DC film series. The James Gunn reboot seems to have struck a chord with its lighter tone and fun atmosphere than the previous films in the Snyderverse films. They hope to keep that momentum by bringing in the Woman of Steel in next year’s Supergirl. While they share a heritage, she has an entirely different attitude from her famous cousin. What should we expect from the next offering from the Dcu?

Who’s In It? Milly Alcock

As seen at the end of Superman, Milly Alcock will play the Dcu’s version of Supergirl. This take seems to be edgier than we have seen in the past. In past versions of her on screen, we have seen her have a similar story to Superman. In the comics,...

The third installment of Apple TV+’s intriguing historical drama, Chief of War, starring Jason Momoa, continues to explore the separate story paths of Ka'iana and Ka'ahumanu.

Ka'iana, rescued by the English, is now aboard the ship heading for Alaska. One of his shipmates, Tony, teaches him English and about guns and weaponry. Ka'iana is fascinated by the guns but doesn’t understand their power until he goes hunting in Alaska and shoots an elk.

From Alaska, the English ship travels to Zamboanga in the Spanish East Indies (present-day Philippines). Ka'iana has a plan to buy several guns to take back to Hawai’i to fight Kahekili, but quickly finds out that he doesn’t have nearly enough money.

Luciane Buchanan in "Chief of War," now streaming on Apple TV+. | Apple TV+

While in Zamboanga, Ka'iana meets a Vai, a Hawaiian stranded in a foreign land. She has a plan...

Quentin Tarantino has diminished the value of Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune movies, citing the repetitive nature of remakes and reboots. However, Villeneuve couldn’t care less about the veteran filmmaker’s opinion. During an interview on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, Qt revealed:

I saw [David Lynch’s] ‘Dune’ a couple of times. I don’t need to see that story again. I don’t need to see spice worms. I don’t need to see a movie that says the word ‘spice’ so dramatically. It’s one after another of this remake and that remake.

But Villeneuve was left unimpressed by such minimization of his work. While speaking at a Q&a panel at the Concordia University film school, the director responded to Tarantino’s comments about his films with a nonchalant “I don’t care.” [The Montreal Gazette]

With his adaptation of Frank Herbert’s literary universe, the French-Canadian filmmaker erected...

Dave Bautista, the former WWE champion turned Hollywood A-lister, has officially struck a multi-picture deal with Amazon MGM Studios, Deadline reports. Locking him in for high-profile projects, including the much-anticipated Highlander reboot alongside Henry Cavill and the action-packed Road House 2, the deal sets him up for leading roles in major franchises as he continues to move away from his WWE image.

Known to Marvel fans as Drax from Guardians of the Galaxy, Bautista’s latest career move cements his standing as one of Hollywood’s top action stars with a significant box-office pull. Meanwhile, for Amazon MGM, this move highlights the studio’s ambition to rival the blockbuster slates of Netflix, Disney, and more.

What We Know About the Highlander Reboot Starring Dave Bautista Dave Bautista | Credits: Daniel Benavides via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0

The Highlander reboot has been circling in development for years, but Dave Bautista’s...

Dave Bautista is in final negotiations to play the villain in Amazon MGM’s remake of the 1980s cult classic Highlander.

The actor will join Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe in the action fantasy, which hails from Amazon MGM’s United Artists banner and is slated to get a theatrical release.

Chad Stahelski is directing the feature that is due to begin principal photography at the end of the September and shoot in locales in the UK as well as Hong Kong.

The original Highlander, released in 1986, starred Christopher Lambert as Connor MacLeod, a Medieval Scottish Highlander who discovers he is an immortal warrior. With the help of a swordsman named Ramirez, played by Sean Connery, the titular Highlander battles other immortals across the centuries, culminating in a modern battle in which, like the classic line of dialogue goes, “there can be only one.” The movie went back and forth...

For the past month, production has been in full swing on Dune: Part Three in Budapest, with stars Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and Jason Momoa all knee-deep in filming. Denis Villeneuve once again directs the third movie in his trilogy of films based on the books by Frank Herbert, with the third movie borrowing its premise from Dune Messiah.

While the first two Academy Award-nominated films had extensive casts with additional stars like Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, and Josh Brolin, Dune: Part Three has yet to formally confirm the full cast beyond the five stars mentioned above, as well as Ida Brooke and Jason Momoa's son Nakoa-Wolf Momoa as Paula and Chani's twins.

Josh Brolin returning for small role in Dune: Part Three

However, during a recent podcast appearance, Josh Brolin finally confirmed that he will in fact appear in...

Exclusive: Sources tell us that the Dune franchise actor is closing in on two Amazon MGM Studios movies: Chad Stahelski’s Highlander which UA is also behind, and Road House 2, which Dave Bautista was also circling.

Bautista will star opposite Henry Cavill in Stahelski’s revival of the 1980s classic swordsman movie. We hear he’s playing The Kurgan, a character made famous by Clancy Brown in the original Sean Connery-Christopher Lambert film.

Kurgan was an Immortal who was a contender for The Prize — the power of all the Immortals who ever lived. During his life, Kurgan was a bad dude, killing and raping, and taking the heads of many Immortals. In the original movie, he’s a foe of Lambert’s Connor MacLeod.

Bautista joins Road House 2 opposite Jake Gyllenhaal who is coming back as ex-UFC fighter Dalton from a script by Will Beall (Bad Boys: Ride or Die...

History has rarely looked this raw, bloody, and beautiful. With Chief of War, Jason Momoa doesn’t just give us another period drama; he dives headfirst into the soul of Hawaiian history, peeling back the Hollywood gloss to reveal the real stories of the islands’ most powerful figures. And yes, these were real people, not just characters born in a writer’s room.

Set during the late 1700s, when alliances were shifting like tides and kings were made by the blade, the series is a gritty reimagining of the epic conflicts that shaped the Hawaiian kingdom. But beyond the battles and betrayals lies the drama of chiefs, warriors, queens, and family torn apart by ambition and loyalty.

What makes Chief of War hit harder than your usual historical drama is its devotion to cultural accuracy, from the language to rituals, and even casting choices were carefully rooted in Hawaiian authenticity.

Ready to fill your weekend with fresh binge-worthy content? This week’s Ott release lineup is packed with exciting new movies and shows across all your favorite streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, Disney+, and more. Whether you’re in the mood for thrilling dramas, laugh-out-loud comedies, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, or family-friendly adventures, there’s something new dropping everywhere to keep you entertained. Let’s dive into the best releases coming your way on Ott this week!

Ott Release This Week: Love Hurts

Platform: JioHotstar | Release Date: August 7, 2025

An action-comedy starring Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose. The film follows a former couple caught up in a deadly chase involving hitmen. If you want lighthearted fun mixed with adrenaline-pumping sequences, this one’s for you.

Arabia Kadali

Platform: Regional Ott (Check local availability) | Release Date: August 7, 2025

A gripping survival drama focused on fishermen entangled in international conflict. Its regional storytelling...

Dune: Part Three's script gets a promising update from Josh Brolin, who addresses his character's role in the upcoming movie. After the massive success of the first and second installments in Denis Villeneuve's take on Frank Herbert's Dune, a threequel was quick to be announced.

Timothée Chalamet will return to lead the Dune: Part Three cast as Paul Atreides, with Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Florence Pugh, and Jason Momoa all expected to return. The film, which is currently in production, is expected to hit theaters next December.

During a recent interview on Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast, Brolin hypes the Dune: Part Three script, saying it's "super good." Check out his comment below:

"I have. It's very good. It is. It's very good. It's super good."

When Horowitz points out that Brolin's character, Gurney Halleck, plays a very minor role in Herbert's Dune: Messiah, Brolin suggests...

Seth Rogen's Platonic Season 2 earns a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Despite critical acclaim, Platonic ranks #2 on Apple TV+, behind Jason Momoa's Chief of War. The series focuses on the friendship between Rogen and Byrne, with a positive review from Collider's Jeff Ewing.

There's plenty of platonic love to be found in the relationship between Seth Rogen and Apple TV. Recently, the acclaimed actor, writer, producer, and filmmaker stole hearts and minds with his genius new series The Studio, which went on to become the most-nominated first-season comedy in the awards' history, with an eye-watering 23 total nominations. However, there's another platonic relationship of Rogen's that is earning just as much praise, that being the recently released second season of Platonic.

Debuting this past Wednesday, August 6, with two episodes released at once, Rogen's second season sees him reunite with the ever-brilliant Rose Byrne as best friends Sylvia and Will, who navigate...

Tom Hanks has plenty of experience starring in WWII movies like Saving Private Ryan and Greyhound, but last year he produced a gripping WWII series that’s still a streaming hit well after its release. Both Hanks and his Saving Private Ryan director Steven Spielberg are EPs on Masters of the Air, the 2024 series starring Austin Butler (Dune: Part Two) and Callum Turner (Fantastic Beasts), who battle anti-aircraft fire and a flock of German soldiers. Despite releasing in January 2024, Masters of the Air is still one of the most popular shows on Apple TV+ globally, trending in the top 10 in countries such as Cambodia, Gambia, and Grenada. The series was well-liked by critics and fans, earning scores of 85% from the former and 73% from the latter on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.

Apple TV+ has been good to Tom Hanks over the last few years. The tech Goliath swooped in at...

A couple new hits just cracked the list — here’s what made the cut.

When Apple TV+ first launched, I was more curious than confident. How was a tech giant going to compete in the prestige TV world? But a few years in, it’s clear: they’ve absolutely figured it out. The approach is obvious now… fewer shows, bigger bets, and major talent behind (and in front of) the camera. Whether it’s a smaller character study or a massive sci-fi epic, Apple’s not afraid to swing for the fences. And it’s working. I don’t churn Apple TV+. And the best part about a top 10 list for a newer streamer with a relatively lean catalog? A great new show can immediately shake things up, and that’s exactly what happened here. So if you’re wondering where to start, here’s my updated list of the...

In the likes of Dune, See, or Game Of Thrones, the outsized physicality of Jason Momoa has always been put to ferocious use. There’s a visceral strength to his every sneer or battle cry, the kind that can casually rip studio artifice asunder. It feels somehow fitting, then, that Momoa's best performance yet is based on a real-life warrior who forever changed the history of his native Hawaii, an ocean away from Hollywood.

Momoa plays Kaʻiana, a real-life Native Hawaiian warrior from history. In the opening episode, Momoa seems to be almost channelling Aquaman, leaping into the ocean and wrangling a shark, but this role is actually his best showcase yet as a dramatic actor. Torn between worlds, this statuesque mountain of a figure commands every frame, whether he’s conversing in the Ōlelo Hawai‘i native language or flinging himself into battle with only a loincloth to protect him.

Jason Momoa's new historical drama show, Chief of War, is a hit with audiences and critics alike, and the actor and series creator are speaking out about a controversial, real-life character who is depicted in the series. Momoa, who once starred in Stargate Atlantis and Game of Thrones, has been further establishing himself as a major face of television.

He has also been busy at work as a movie star. The prolific actor appeared in a leading role in this year's A Minecraft Movie, which is currently 2025's third-highest-grossing film. Momoa will next be seen on the big screen in the films In the Hand of Dante, Supergirl, Dune: Part Three, and several more.

Momoa's new Apple TV+ series, Chief of War,depicts the battle of the kingdoms of Hawaii in the 1800s. During an interview with ScreenRant's Joe Deckelmeier, Momoa and co-creator Thomas Paʻa Sibbett discussed the inclusion of Kamehameha,...

Temuera Morrison has been a part of the Star Wars franchise for over twenty years, most notably playing Jango Fett, the Clone Troopers, and Boba Fett, but he’s not ready to call it quits. In fact, the actor urged the audience at the Tampa Bay Comic Convention (via Collider) to contact Lucasfilm to bring him back for more projects.

“No,” Morrison said when asked if he had any Star Wars projects lined up. “We really have to treasure those moments now. All of you need to send a fax, or a letter or an email to those powers that be at Lucasfilm. I’m sure they’d love to hear from everyone. Please give Daniel Logan and Temuera Morrison another chance and put them somewhere.“

Daniel Logan, who played the young Boba Fett in Attack of the Clones and voiced the character in The Clone Wars, chimed in to...

The road to bringing the story of the history of the unification of the Kingdom of Hawaii has had a long journey. Both Dwayne Johnson and Jason Momoa have been associated with adapting the sprawling history of the Polynesian tribes before they were colonized. Chief of War takes a deep dive into the final years of the disparate islands ruled by warring factions and how they came together under the leadership of a single ruler to become a unified nation. It is a fascinating tale delivered using authentic language, weapons, and costumes that follow in the historical record of the Hawaiian people.

Chief of War follows Ka’iana (Jason Momoa), an exiled chief who lives abroad with European sailors to garner weapons to return to his homeland to defend his people from the rampage of Kahekili (Temuera Morrison), a tribal chief who seeks to control all of the Hawaiian islands.

Apple TV+ has officially announced that Andrene Ward-Hammond (Your Honor), Yumi Asō (Perfect Days), Tobias Menzies (F1: The Movie), Reece Shearsmith (The League of Gentlemen), Nabhaaan Rizwan (Kaos), Meera Syal (The Wheel of Time), and Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) have joined the cast of Prodigies, the upcoming series in the works starring Ayo Edebiri and Will Sharpe. Rina Sawayama, who is best known for her role opposite Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4, is also attached to star in the series. In addition to starring in the series, Sharpe also wrote and created Prodigies, and he’ll executive produce the show alongside Edebiri, Jane Featherson, Naomi de Pear, and Katie Carpenter. Apple TV+ has yet to announce an official release date for the show, but these new casting additions are a step in the right direction.

Prodigies is a new seven-episode comedy with Sharp, Edebiri, and Sawayama that’s billed...

Alan Ritchson is hard at work filming Reacher Season 4 right now, but ahead of its arrival, the star’s biggest box office hit is tearing up streaming charts. Ritchson stars alongside Jason Statham and Vin Diesel in Fast X, the 2023 Fast & Furious movie following Dom Toretto and his family, who are the targets of a brutal vengeance campaign by drug kingpin Hernan Reyes (Jason Momoa). Fast X is streaming on Starz in the United States and on Netflix globally, but it’s quietly crept into the Starz top 10 in America, sitting at #8. The film earned scores of 56% from critics and 84% from audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, and it grossed $704 million against a $340 million budget, which makes it one of the most expensive movies ever made.

Fast X recruited plenty of stars to bring the 10th Fast & Furious movie to life beyond Ritchson, Statham, and Momoa, though.

Shadow & Bone: A Throwback To The Cast & Character Guide!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Fantasy shows continue to be among the most popular picks among youth, and Shadow and Bone is one such series that managed to make its place in the hearts of fans. The adaptation is based on the Grishaverse books by Leigh Bardugo, which consist of Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows.

Both book series are set in the same Grisha universe and were thus combined into one show by Netflix, starring Ben Barnes, the most popular actor to star in the series. Here’s a look back at who played which roles in both seasons of Shadow and Bone, which premiered in April 2021.

Shadow & Bone: Cast & Character Guide Jessie Mei Li as Alina Starkov

Alina is the Sun Summoner who was raised as an orphan. She worked as a cartographer in Ravka’s First Army,...

Temuera Morrison and Daniel Logan are important parts of theStar Warsuniverse as the older and younger versions of Boba Fett. Both are interested in returning to a galaxy far, far away.

Both stars appeared at FanX's Tampa Bay Comic Convention recently, via Collider, and they had some things to say. Morrison's last project as Boba was The Book of Boba Fett, but it wasn't very well received by fans. Now, he's determined to make a comeback alongside his younger co-star. After confirming that no new Boba projects were in the works, Morrison declared to the crowd, "All of you need to send a fax, or a letter, or an email, to those powers that be at Lucasfilm. I'm sure they'd love to hear from everyone. Please give Daniel Logan and Temuera Morrison another chance and put them somewhere."

Logan believed Morrison needed to get back into Star Wars. "Temuera is...

One of the major points in the Apple TV+ show, Chief of War, is its ode to the native Hawaiian culture, and therefore keeping the show intact with the original language, rather than presenting it in English for users worldwide. The dialogues are primarily in the native Hawaiian language, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. This bold, creative decision was taken after carefully considering its impact and the aftermath thereof by both the co-creators, Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and Jason Momoa, with the latter quoting in an interview with The Wrap that,

“It was terrifying.”

The Game of Thrones star recalled further,

“Maybe 20% of the cast is fluent in the language. The rest were not, and Maori is not the same as Tahitian or Samoan. They are all separate languages, and even the ways those cultures fight and express themselves are completely different. So, even though we are all from Polynesia, it’s not easy.

Not long after Collider exclusively debuted the first images from Invasion Season 3, the sci-fi series from Apple TV+ just got an exciting new look. The streamer has officially released the first trailer for Invasion Season 3, which will premiere its first episode on August 22 with subsequent installments following weekly until the finale on October 24. The show hails from Simon Kinberg (Deadpool) and Davie Weil (Citadel), and it follows an alien invasion around the world told through the perspectives of three normal people. In Season 3, those perspectives will clash for the first time as the show’s fan-favorite main characters are brought together to infiltrate the alien ship. The aliens have finally emerged on Earth, leaving the planet with very little time until their tendrils consume the planet.

Returning to star in Invasion Season 3 is Shamier Anderson, who lit the world on fire two years ago with his performance opposite Keanu Reeves...

To much surprise of the fans, Apple TV+‘s newly launched show, Chief of War, is mostly filmed in New Zealand. The show has aired its awe-inspiring 2 episodes on the platform on 1st August, 2025. From the beautiful-looking Hawaiian islands to telling a story that is as insightful and well-thought-out as it should be, after drawing constant comparisons with the Vikings.

Starring, co-creating, and executive produced by Jason Momoa, the show is a milestone for Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) representation on screen. Therefore, a question arises as to why a show so deeply rooted in Hawaiian history and culture was filmed predominantly in the southern part of the world. While the Chief of War did spend about a month filming in Hawaii, the bulk of the production was done in Aotearoa (New Zealand), and the reasons are primarily financial and logistical. Let’s dig deeper into it.

Did New Zealand Offer...

Jason Momoa felt he got "approval from [his] ancestors" while filming Apple TV+ epic Chief of War, which holds a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. Chief of War follows Momoa as the Hawaiian historical figure Ka'iana during the attempted unification of Hawaii in the early 1800s. The series has been praised for its history, action, dynamic characters, and stellar performances.

In an interview with ScreenRant's Joe Deckelmeier, Momoa and series co-creator Thomas Paʻa Sibbett explained how they witnessed the eruption of Mauna Loa while filming Chief of War. Momoa, who also co-created the series, explained how they experienced it on Pokai Bay, his childhood beach, making it feel like the series had ancestral approval. Check out their statements below:

ScreenRant: The eruption of Mauna Loa during filming was powerful and symbolic. How did moments like that influence the energy of the shoot, and how did you feel like it was the land...

Jason Momoa’s Apple TV Show Has Fans & Critics Divided (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Since his highly noticed appearance in Game of Thrones as Khal Drogo, Jason Momoa has played various roles, from comic to serious ones. His works were noticed by fans and critics alike, even if they did not invite rave reviews like GoT.

Jason Momoa’s post-Game of Thrones career has been a mix of gritty action and offbeat roles—but none as ambitious (or divisive) as See, the Apple TV+ series that imagines a world where humanity has lost its sight… and possibly its sense of logic, too.

A Cult Hit Despite Mixed Reviews

While See wrapped up its three-season run in 2022, it is finding fresh traction on streaming and sparking debates all over again. The dystopian drama currently holds a 63% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, suggesting lukewarm critical acclaim. However, the 84% audience rating tells us...

Can the B.O. hit the $4 billion mark this summer?

That’s the question Variety box office boss Rebecca Rubin raises on the latest episode of “Daily Variety” podcast as she analyzes the performance of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” in its second weekend. The dropoff from opening weekend was big, in the 66% range. Disney and Marvel leaders were no doubt hoping the film’s audience would branch out beyond the core young male demo for superhero movies into family audiences, Rubin observes.

“Right now the box office is about 10 % ahead of last year and it’s still 23 % behind 2019, the last pre-pandemic year. And the box office has been hovering at those figures for basically all of summer, but analysts heading into summer were pretty optimistic that this was going to be only the second summer in post-covid times to hit $4 billion,” Rubin says. “The first time it did that...

If you’re a superhero movie fan, the next couple of years are going to be absolutely wild. We’re talking about the kind of movie lineup that makes you want to start camping outside theaters already. The MCU is finally reaching the explosive finale of its Multiverse Saga. Meanwhile, DC Studios is building something completely fresh!

Both studios are entering critical phases that could define superhero cinema for the next decade. So let’s dive into every confirmed Marvel and DC movie hitting theaters in 2026 and 2027, because trust us, you’re going to want to know what’s coming.

1. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (DC) Release Date: June 26, 2026 Director: Craig Gillespie Cast: Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley Announcement Poster of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow | Credits: @jamesgunn/Instagram

Okay, can we talk about how excited we are for this one? Milly Alcock absolutely killed it in that brief Superman appearance,...

In just two days, comedy icons Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson are about to join forces for a heist they never asked for in The Pickup. The new action comedy casts the pair of Saturday Night Live alumni as mismatched armored truck drivers who, during what should have been a routine, if lengthy, job, are ambushed and forced into a high-risk scheme orchestrated by the criminal mastermind Zoe, played by Nope star Keke Palmer. Before their very bad day spins out of control on streaming, though, Collider is partnering with Prime Video to share an exclusive sneak peek introducing the three main characters and their clashing personalities. It serves as a behind-the-scenes preview of how the chaotic film from director Tim Story came together.

After a brief scene showcasing the odd-couple at the center of The Pickup, Murphy teases his character, Russell, the no-nonsense married man who's about to have...

The Dcu and the MCU have always been in a cut-throat competition with their respective super-verses, and this time around, the former just might end up beating the latter tremendously with its box office performance.

This is because David Corenswet’s recently released Superman, which kickstarted James Gunn’s revamped version of the DC Universe less than a month ago, has already done wonders at the global box office. Per the latest reports, it currently stands at a whopping $551.2 million from its earnings, made on a budget of $225 million (via Box Office Mojo).

As per @CultureCrave on X, this could likely make it the first DC movie in around 17 years, since The Dark Knight from 2008, to finish as the year’s highest-grossing comic book film.

'Superman' crosses $550M at the global box office...

Put your hands on yourself, it’s Jason Momoa – making his pod debut. Hot topics across the board on this one, like cute boy haircuts, facial creams and lotions, dollar drinks on Thursdays, and other little things like near death experiences. He’ll reach through [your audio device] and grab you… on an all-new “SmartLess.”

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Related: John Mayer Opens Up About His Dating Life on ‘SmartLess’ Join hosts Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes on SmartLess, where each week they surprise each other with a mystery guest. Expect sharp wit, spontaneous humor, and engaging conversations with people from all walks of life. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

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How Much Money Does Hank Hill Make Per Year In Today’s Currency?(Photo Credit –YouTube)

If you are a fan of King of the Hill, you have probably wondered: how much does hard-working, propane-loving Hank Hill actually take home in a year, especially when updated for 2025’s dollars? The question stirred up a debate on Reddit, and with a little internet sleuthing (plus real-world salary data), we can make an informed estimate about Hank’s financial status in Arlen, Texas.

What Is Hank Hill’s Job?

Hank is not “just” a propane salesman. As depicted in the show, he’s the Assistant Manager at Strickland Propane, which comes with extra leadership duties like managing staff, selling big-ticket items like grills, wrangling drivers, and keeping boss Buck Strickland out of trouble. According to Reddit, while we never get an explicit salary in the series, there are a few hints: Bobby...

Apple TV+ has been a thing for a little over half a decade, but the streaming service has proven itself as an excellent destination for original scripted content. When the service launched with a handful of shows in 2019, it enlisted a slew of A-list actors as leads. Jason Momoa starred in one of the earliest shows on the service, See, as Baba Voss. Two years after See ended, Momoa is back on Apple TV+ with a new drama show, Chief of War. Set in precolonial Hawai'i, the epic historical drama has been a hit with viewers and critics, currently sitting at 89% on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Additionally, it is the most-watched show on the streamer currently, according to FlixPatrol, beating the likes of Foundation and Smoke for the top position. Two episodes have aired so far.

Chief of War is ambitious in the story it tells and the scale at which it does.

The Bold & The Beautiful Spoilers(Photo Credit –CBS/X)

In the previous episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Eric appealed to Nick to back off to help his cause of reuniting Ridge with Brooke. On the other hand, Nick planned to propose to Brooke on a boat and ensured that all the arrangements were smoothly made to make this dream happen.

From confrontations and saves in Italy to revelations and confessions, the audience has plenty to look forward to on the soap opera. Here’s what fans can expect from this week on The Bold and the Beautiful when they tune in to CBS to watch the daytime drama revolving around the people of Los Angeles.

The Bold & The Beautiful: Spoilers Of The Week

Monday, August 4, 2025

The first episode of the week features Finn continuing to dig into Liam’s case and confronting Grace. After being...

Jason Momoa’s new series, Chief of War, has quickly become a standout on Apple TV+. Created by Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and Jason Momoa, who also stars and serves as an executive producer, the show premiered on August 1, 2025. It’s a historical drama that dives into the late 18th century when the Hawaiian Islands were divided into four warring kingdoms: Hawaiʻi, Maui, Oʻahu, and Kauaʻi.

The story follows Kaʻiana, a chief and warrior from Kauaʻi, who leaves the islands for a time, then returns to join a fierce battle, ultimately opposing the unification led by Kamehameha I.

The show features a strong cast including Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and even Temuera Morrison in a guest role. The visuals are striking, often highlighting traditional Hawaiian tattooing with rich, natural lighting that gives the series a unique look and feel. The music score is also notable, composed...

Jason Momoa’s new Apple TV+ series, Chief of War, has quickly caught attention since its premiere on August 1, 2025. This Hawaiian historical drama, created by Momoa and Thomas Paʻa Sibbett, tells a gripping story set in the late 18th century.

The series focuses on Kaʻiana, a warrior chief from Kauaʻi, who after traveling abroad returns home to join a violent campaign. But his loyalty is tested as he rebels against the unification of the Hawaiian Islands under Kamehameha I.

The show brings a fresh look to history, portraying a time when the islands of Hawaiʻi, Maui, Oʻahu, and Kauaʻi were at war. Jason Momoa stars as Kaʻiana and also serves as an executive producer.

The cast includes Luciane Buchanan, who plays Kaʻahumanu, alongside other talented actors like Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Te Kohe Tuhaka, and Temuera Morrison in a guest role. The story is told partly in Hawaiian and English,...

HBO Max is serving up a thrilling mix of films that have viewers glued to their screens this week. From spine-chilling horror to quirky comedies and action-packed adventures, the platform’s latest lineup has something for everyone, pulling in crowds with fresh releases and nostalgic favorites.

We’ve got a diverse range of titles dominating the charts, with new additions like ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ hitting theaters and others like ‘Sinners’ and ‘A Minecraft Movie’ making a splash after their streaming debuts in July 2025. Let’s dive into the ten most-watched movies on HBO Max this week, counting down from number ten to the top spot.

10. Alien: Covenant (2017) 20th Century Fox

Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror prequel follows the crew of the Covenant spaceship as they land on a seemingly perfect planet, only to uncover deadly xenomorphs. Michael Fassbender shines as the android David, delivering creepy intensity. The film’s dark...

August 16 will be a very good day for the Fast & Furious franchise. The sprawling action movie franchise had humble beginnings, kicking off with the 2001 action-crime racing movie The Fast and the Furious. Since then, the movies have featured increasingly high-octane stunts, including cars parachuting from a cargo plane.

The franchise, which will be continuing with the upcoming Fast 11, boasts an ever-expanding star-studded ensemble cast, featuring well-known actors including Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Gal Gadot, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, John Cena, Jason Momoa, Sung Kang, Jordana Brewster, and Kurt Russell.

Netflix has now announced via an Instagram post that seven of the Fast & Furious movies will be coming to the streaming platform on August 16. This includes the first three movies as well as Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6, Furious 7, and the spinoff movie Hobbs & Shaw.

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If you love historical shows about stories that not many people know about, then you will find much to enjoy in Apple TV+’s new historical drama series, Chief of War. Co-created by Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and Jason Momoa, the Apple TV+ series is based on a true story and is set in the 1780s. It follows warrior chief Kaʻiana as he returns home to fight alongside the United Hawaiian Islands to stop the colonialists.

Chief of War – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Apple TV+

Chief of War consists of nine episodes in total. The historical drama series premiered on Apple TV+, with its first two episodes on August 1, 2025, with the rest of the episodes coming out weekly every Friday. Check out the full episode guide of Chief of War below:

Episode 1 “The...

The spectacular opening sequence of Chief of War featured a heart-stopping shark hunting expedition led by war chief Ka’iana, played by the epic Hawaiian historical drama’s co-creator, writer, director, and star Jason Momoa. Ka’iana dove solo from his group’s sailing vessel and pursued a shark underwater, holding his breath for an almost superhuman stretch. When he burst to the surface, clinging to the fin, his hunting party gasped with relief. The idea for including the pursuit of the powerful predator came from series co-creator and executive producer Thomas Pa’a Sibbett. “He showed me accounts of when the white man came, seeing Hawaiians riding sharks,” Momoa told TV Insider. (Click on the video for the full interview.) “Why wouldn’t they? Every other indigenous tribe is connected to their animals, their totems. Man and animal have always been connected. I feel like before anyone else came, they were 100% connected to their environment.

What Is The Production Budget Of Jason Momoa’s Chief Of War? (Photo Credit – Apple TV+)

Chief of War, featuring Jason Momoa in the lead, premiered on Apple TV+ on August 1, 2025. The storyline follows the unification of the Hawaiian islands during the late 18th century. The show has reportedly been made with quite a hefty budget, which shows its high production value. The show has everything from detailed costumes to a great ensemble.

The historical drama, co-created by Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, is also being considered one of the most expensive series ever made by Apple TV+ so far. It’s quite a record. Scroll ahead if you wish to know more about the budget of the series.

What Is The Chief Of War’s Production Budget?

According to the Nz Herald, Chief of War has a budget of $340 million. The first season has nine episodes, costing an average of $37.8 million per episode.

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Chief of War is a historical drama series co-created by Thomas Paʻa Sibbett and Jason Momoa. Based on true events, the Apple TV+ series is set in the 18th century, and it follows a Hawaiian warrior chief as he unites the warring Hawaiian islands to fight against the colonialists. Chief of War stars Jason Momoa, Luciane Buchanan, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Brandon Finn, Siua Ikaleʻo, Mainei Kinimaka, and Roimata Fox. So, if you loved the historical setting, intense story, and compelling characters in Apple TV+’s Chief of War, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Barkskins (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Nat Geo

Barkskins is a historical drama series created by Elwood Reid. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Annie Proulx, the National Geographic series is set in the 1600s,...

The DC Universe is expanding, with new leadership and a fresh slate of interconnected films and television shows. A significant part of this new chapter is the introduction of a new Supergirl. This version of the character promises to be a departure from previous on-screen portrayals, offering a more complex and hardened hero for audiences to discover.

This upcoming cinematic take on the iconic hero is part of a broader strategy to build a cohesive and compelling narrative across various platforms. The new DC Studios, led by James Gunn and Peter Safran, has announced an ambitious lineup of projects for what they are calling “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.”

This plan aims to introduce a mix of well-known characters and lesser-known figures from the DC Comics library, creating a rich and diverse cinematic universe. The Supergirl film is a key component of this initial phase.

The new film is set to be titled simply Supergirl,...

Jason Momoa has finally gotten his passion project, the Native Hawaiian epic Chief of War, off the ground. It's now a Apple TV+ series, and audiences are tuning in.

Volcanoes proved to be a problem when filming. Momoa told all to Entertainment Weeklyabout the role the natural world played in the production. “I just knew that the volcano [Mauna Loa] was going to go off, and everybody laughed at me and didn't believe me,” Momoa said.

The actor continued on “Sure enough, the night before we went to shoot, I told Brian [Mendoza, Momoa's fellow producer], ‘Dude, the volcano's going to go off.’ He called bulls**t. About four hours later we got a call at 3 a.m., Mauna Loa went off.” This proved not to be too much of an impediment, though production had to be paused while the air quality was checked. But then... the other volcano Kīlauea also erupted.

Apple TV+ has become a go-to platform for gripping stories and unforgettable characters, with a lineup that keeps us glued to our screens. This week, a mix of intense dramas, heartfelt comedies, and thrilling sci-fi series are dominating the charts, showcasing the platform’s knack for delivering something for everyone.

From historical epics to quirky workplace tales, the most-watched shows span genres and eras, pulling in viewers with bold storytelling and stellar casts. Whether you’re into epic battles, mind-bending mysteries, or lighthearted laughs, there’s a series here to spark your interest. Let’s dive into the top 10 shows commanding attention this week, counting down from the tenth spot to the first.

10. The Studio (2025-present) Point Grey Pictures

This fresh comedy dives into the chaotic world of a Hollywood studio, where egos clash and creativity sparks. Starring Seth Rogen, the show blends sharp humor with behind-the-scenes drama, poking fun at the entertainment industry.

“See” and “Game of Thrones” star Jason Momoa‘s latest collaboration with Apple TV+, “Chief of War,” makes its highly anticipated streaming debut this week. Co-created, starring, produced and — in the case of one episode — directed by Momoa, the new series is a massive, ambitious historical epic about a pivotal turning point in Hawaiian history. The show is a passion project for Momoa, who was born in Honolulu, and co-creator Thomas Paʻa Sibbett.

Their passion is on full display in every scene and visually impressive frame of “Chief of War.” Here is how, when and where you can watch new episodes of the historical drama.

When does “Chief of War” premiere?

“Chief of War” premieres Friday, Aug. 1.

How can I watch “Chief of War”?

“Chief of War” streams exclusively on Apple TV+.

When are new episodes released?

New episodes of “Chief of War” release weekly on Fridays on Apple TV...

“Chief of War” is a new historical drama series, with Justin Chon directing the first episodes, starring Jason Momoa as the warrior ‘Kaʻiana’, with Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, newcomer Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale’o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Hoetjes, now streaming on AppleTV+:

“The story follows the the unification and colonization of ‘Hawai‘i’ at the turn of the 18th century, told from an indigenous perspective…”

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As of August 1, seven of the total nine episodes of the Apple TV+ crime thriller Smoke have aired. The series marks the second team-up between Taron Egerton and writer Dennis Lehane, following the huge success of their previous Apple TV+ series, Black Bird. With just two episodes remaining, tensions are higher than ever, although the quality, according to fans, is not.

Compared to the near-perfect 98% score earned by Black Bird, Smoke's critics' rating on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes is just 71%, although it's the audience score that poses the most concern. Since its opening episode, Smoke's audience score has continued to drop, with it now falling below the 50% mark ahead of the final two episodes. Not only is this the lowest audience score in Egerton's television career, albeit from just a few small-screen projects, but it's also one of his worst scores compared to his film work. 49% is...