Hulu’s Animaniacs Revival Gets Renewed For Season 3

Hulu has decided to give an early Season 3 renewal to Animaniacs, ahead of the reboot’s second season later this year. According to a release, the streaming service has ordered 10 more episodes of the popular animated series from Steven Spielberg, Amblin Television, and Warner Bros. Animation.

All of which means the reboot’s 13-episode first season, which premiered back in November, must have done pretty well for Hulu. Streaming services in general are not incredibly transparent about their ratings or even how they’re measured, but the release makes mention of the series garnering “the most social mentions of any Hulu Original to date.”

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PlayStation State of Play: What to Expect and Where to Watch

Sony has announced that a new State of Play will be airing on February 25, 2021. Senior Director Sid Shuman confirmed in a PlayStation blog post that the broadcast will feature new updates and deep dives for 10 games that will be released on PS4 and PS5. Furthermore, there will be new game announcements and updates for certain third-party and indie games that made an appearance in June 2020’s PlayStation 5 Showcase. Next-Gen Console Watch will be hosting a post-show right after State of Play as well.

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PlayStation State of Play Start Time

The upcoming State of Play takes place on Thursday, February 25, and will start at 2pm PT, 5pm ET, 10pm GMT. If you’re tuning in from Australia, that translates to Friday, February 26 at 8am AEST. It’s expected to be about 30 minutes long and IGN will have a Next-Gen Console Watch post-show immediately following the State of Play, which will last for 20 minutes.

Where to Watch the PlayStation State of Play (February 2021)

If you’re interested in watching the upcoming State of Play, we’ll be hosting the stream here and across our many channels on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, and more. Here’s the full list of places you can watch the PlayStation State of Play:

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What to Expect at the Upcoming PlayStation State of Play

While no specific games were mentioned in the State of Play announcement, many will be hoping to hear from some of PlayStation’s biggest upcoming first-party games, including Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Horizon Forbidden West, and the sequel to 2018’s God of War.

As for third-party games, we may get another look at Resident Evil Village, which is set to be released on May 7, 2021, the 3D action-adventure game Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Jett: The Far Shore, Goodbye Volcano High, Stray, and/or Returnal.

Another big game many will be hoping for is the PlayStation and PC exclusive Final Fantasy 16, which was announced at September 2020’s PS5 event.

Which games are you excited to hear more about? Let us know in the comments!

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Welcomes Six New Sanrio-Themed Villagers

Nearly a year after its initial launch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is about to welcome six new residents into the game — and they’re all adorable Sanrio-themed characters.

In a short trailer today, Nintendo announced the Sanrio Collaboration Pack of amiibo cards coming exclusively to Target on March 26. The cards had previously been available in Japan, but this is the first time they will debut in the United States.

The six cards depict new Animal Crossing town residents themed after the Sanrio characters Hello Kitty, My Melody, Little Twin Stars, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Keroppi — respectively Rilla, Chelsea, Etoile, Marty, Chai, and Toby. Scanning these cards in Animal Crossing: New Horizons will let players invite these residents to live in their in-game towns, and will also allow them to order themed items from the in-game store to decorate their homes and towns.

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This is the first time New Horizons has gotten new residents, though the addition is not without precedent. In Animal Crossing: New Leaf’s Welcome amiibo update, the game added a number of new villagers themed around The Legend of Zelda that could be obtained by scanning actual amiibo: W. Link, Medli, Ganon, and Epona. These four characters have not appeared in New Horizons even with amiibo, however.

At the moment, it looks like all six characters come in a single pack of Sanrio cards, so you don’t have to worry about random chance as you do with normal amiibo card packs. However, given how popular some of these characters are, there’s a chance this results in scalpers buying up the cards and selling them for high prices at online retailers — so mind that if you are trying to order them.

New Horizons just got a different themed change to the game today with the 35th-anniversary celebration of Mario. Today’s update will allow players to obtain a number of Mario-themed costumes and items — though, sorry, no Mario-themed villagers for now. The game also just recently concluded its Festivale event for February, meaning that, sadly, Bunny Day is on the horizon once again.

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League, and Everything Else New to HBO Max in March 2021

HBO Max is releasing two Warner Bros. theatrical films on its streaming platform for March 2021.

To kick things off, the streamer is debuting the much-anticipated Zack Snyder’s Justice League on March 18. To learn more about the history of this film, be sure to check out our in-depth look at the true story behind the “Snyder Cut” in the video below:

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HBO Max will also be home to Godzilla vs. Kong on March 31. Here’s how Warner Bros. describes the film: “As a squadron embarks on a perilous mission into fantastic uncharted terrain, unearthing clues to the Titans’ very origins and mankind’s survival, a conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures from the face of the earth forever.”

And if you’re feeling nostalgic, Superman: The Animated Series comes to HBO Max in high definition on March 17. Check out the slideshow gallery below for the highlights of HBO Max’s March offerings, followed by the full list:

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March 1

  • 10 Years, 2012 (HBO)
  • A Mouse Tale, 2012 (HBO)
  • Adventureland, 2009 (HBO)
  • Assault On Precinct 13, 1976 (HBO)
  • Assault On Precinct 13, 2005 (HBO)
  • Bandits, 2001 (HBO)
  • Barefoot, 2014 (HBO)
  • Blade, 1998
  • The Brothers Grimm, 2005 (HBO)
  • Bowfinger, 1999 (HBO)
  • Cesar Chavez, 2014 (HBO)
  • Charlotte’s Web, 2006 (HBO)
  • CHiPs, 2017 (HBO)
  • Constantine, 2005
  • The Doors, 1991 (HBO)
  • Dr. Dolittle 2, 2001 (HBO)
  • Dream House, 2011 (HBO)
  • Driving Miss Daisy, 1989
  • Eulogy, 2004 (HBO)
  • Fierce People, 2007 (HBO)
  • Final Analysis, 1992 (HBO)
  • Final Space, Seasons 1-2
  • Finding Neverland, 2004 (HBO)
  • Gloria, 2014 (HBO)
  • Going In Style, 2017 (HBO)
  • Gone, 2012 (HBO)
  • Hard, Season 2 Premiere (HBO)
  • Hellbenders, 2013 (HBO)
  • Henry Poole Is Here, 2008 (HBO)
  • House Arrest, 2012 (HBO)
  • Immigration Tango, 2011 (HBO)
  • Jungle Master, 2014 (HBO)
  • Just Before I Go, 2015 (HBO)
  • The King’s Speech, 2010
  • Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man, 2006 (HBO)
  • Live By Night, 2016 (HBO)
  • The Lost Boys, 1987
  • Machine Gun Preacher, 2011 (HBO)
  • Malice, 1993 (HBO)
  • Man On A Ledge, 2012 (HBO)
  • Miss Sharon Jones!, 2015
  • No Se Aceptan Devoluciones (AKA Instructions Not Included), 2013 (HBO)
  • Ocean’s Eleven, 2001
  • Ocean’s Thirteen, 2007
  • Ocean’s Twelve, 2004
  • One More Time, 2016 (HBO)
  • Our Brand Is Crisis, 2015 (HBO)
  • Parental Guidance, 2012 (HBO)
  • Pitch Perfect, 2012 (HBO)
  • Princess Kaiulani, 2010 (HBO)
  • The Quiet Ones, 2014 (HBO)
  • The Raven, 2012 (HBO)
  • Red Dragon, 2002 (HBO)
  • Repentance, 2014 (HBO)
  • The River Wild, 1994 (HBO)
  • School Dance, 2014 (HBO)
  • Secretary, 2002
  • Shadows, 2021 (HBO)
  • Stand Up Guys, 2013 (HBO)
  • Super Capers, 2009 (HBO)
  • Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride, 2005
  • The Undocumented Lawyer, 2021 (HBO)
  • Unforgettable, 2017 (HBO)
  • The Voices, 2015 (HBO)
  • Veronica Mars, 2014
  • Wedding Crashers, 2005
  • Wiener Dog Internationals, 2017 (HBO)

March 3

  • Hunter x Hunter, (Dubbed, episodes 100-148) (Crunchyroll Collection)

March 4

  • Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests, Max Original Documentary Premiere

March 5

  • No Matarás (Aka Cross The Line), 2021 (HBO)
  • Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 (Dubbed, episodes 14-25) (Crunchyroll Collection)

March 6

  • 12 oz. Mouse, Season 3
  • Lost Resort
  • Rocky, 1975 (HBO)
  • Rocky Balboa, 2006 (HBO)
  • Rocky II, 1979 (HBO)
  • Rocky III, 1982 (HBO)
  • Rocky IV, 1985 (HBO)
  • Rocky V, 1990 (HBO)
  • March 8
  • The Investigation, Limited Series Finale

March 9

  • Ballmastrz: 9009, Season 2
  • COVID Diaries NYC, Documentary Premiere (HBO)

March 10

  • YOLO: Crystal Fantasy

March 11

  • Genera+ion S1A, Max Original Premiere
  • South ParQ Vaccination Special
  • Tig n’ Seek, Season 1B Premiere

March 12

  • Isabel
  • Nuestras Madres (Aka Our Mothers), 2021 (HBO)
  • Tigtone, Season 2

March 13

  • Speed, 1994 (HBO)
  • Three Busy Debras

March 14

  • Allen v. Farrow, Documentary Series Finale
  • Messy Goes to Okido

March 15

  • Infomercials

March 16

  • Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma, Season 5 (Dubbed) (Crunchyroll Collection)

March 17

  • Superman: The Animated Series

March 18

  • Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Max Original Film Premiere

March 19

  • A Tiny Audience, Season 2 Premiere (HBO)

March 20

  • Beverly Hills Cop, 1984 (HBO)
  • Beverly Hills Cop II, 1987 (HBO)
  • Beverly Hills Cop III, 1994 (HBO)

March 22

  • Beartown, Limited Series Finale

March 23

  • Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel, (HBO)

March 26

  • Hotel Coppelia, 2021 (HBO)

March 27

  • Tina, Documentary Premiere (HBO)

March 30

  • The Last Cruise, Documentary Premiere (HBO)

March 31

  • Godzilla vs. Kong, Warner Bros. Film Premiere, 2021

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David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He’s also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4 Gets Revolutionary Trailer And April Premiere Date

After being delayed because of the COVID pandemic, The Handmaid’s Tale is finally coming back to Hulu for Season 4. The first three episodes of the new season land on the streaming services on Wednesday, April 28.

Hulu also dropped a new trailer for the 10-episode season, and it’s the first time we’ve seen any footage from the show since June 2020. This season is leading to war as June (Elisabeth Moss) is a part of the resistance. Check it out below.

In the latest season, “June strikes back against Gilead as a fierce rebel leader, but the risks she takes bring unexpected and dangerous new challenges,” reads the official synopsis. “Her quest for justice and revenge threatens to consume her and destroy her most cherished relationships.”

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Marvel’s MODOK Gets First Trailer And May 21 Premiere Date On Hulu

The upcoming Hulu comedy series MODOK, based on the gigantic head Marvel villain of the same name, has its first trailer and a premiere date. The series lands on the streaming service on May 21.

Comedian Patton Oswalt voices the egomaniacal leader of AIM. Of course, the mental organism designed only for killing will be doing what he does best–blasting people to death. Check out the date announcement video below.

Aside from Oswalt, the series stars Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Aimee Garcia (Lucifer), Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs), Ben Schwartz (Sonic The Hedgehog), Beck Bennett (Bill & Ted Face The Music), Jon Daly (Kroll Show) and Sam Richardson (I Think You Should Leave).

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