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Morning Brew
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Your go-to source for entertainment news since 2018.
Hosted by Alaisdair Leith and powered by Novastream Network, Morning Brew covers the latest in movies, TV, streaming, gaming and pop culture. Box office results, Australian streaming charts, new game releases, show premieres, reviews and everything in between - delivered in a tight, punchy format that respects your time.
New episodes released regularly. Read all our reviews and interviews at novastreamnetwork.com
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Box Office Predictions | Resident Evil Teaser & PlayStation's New DRM Drama | Morning Brew
Apr 3000:05:50Tap to summarizeThe Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters today with massive box office projections! Plus, Zach Cregger's terrifying new Resident Evil gets a teaser trailer, and JLo's raunchy Office Romance drops on Netflix. In TV news, we've got updates on Wonder Man Season 2, hit ABC renewals for Scrubs and Shifting Gears, and our first look at the Legally Blonde prequel 'Elle'. On the gaming front, we break down PlayStation's controversial new DRM license checks, Subnautica 2's early access release times, and rumours that Injustice 3 is NetherRealm's next big fighting game. Finally, we run through the top of the Just Watch Streaming Charts for April!You can read all of our reviews, news and interviews over at http://www.novastreamnetwork.com
Transcribe →Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Is OUT NOW | The Boys S5 Countdown, Starfield PS5 & $372M Mario Movie | Morning Brew
Apr 500:10:30Tap to summarizeStar Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord drops TODAY on Disney+ - and it might be the best thing Dave Filoni has ever made. We break down everything you need to know about the new animated series, plus a $372 million box office update on the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Boys Season 5 final season premiere in two days, Hacks Season 4 on HBO, and Starfield FINALLY landing on PS5 tomorrow with its massive Terran Armada overhaul.We also run through Australia's streaming charts for the week - The Pitt continues its legendary streak, Invincible dominates Prime Video, and Avatar: Fire and Ash is everywhere on digital rental.Plus: the most stacked gaming month of 2026 is officially here. Starfield PS5, Pokemon Champions, Hades II out of Early Access, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pragmata, Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, and Saros - all dropping this month.
Transcribe →Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Streaming's Mega Merger, and April's Massive Gaming Lineup
Mar 3100:09:21Tap to summarizeThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens TOMORROW - and it looks spectacular | Pixar's Hoppers crosses $150M globally and rescues original animation at the box office | HBO Max and Paramount+ officially confirmed to merge in massive $111B deal | Bridgerton Season 4 and the Scrubs revival dominate streaming | Starfield FINALLY lands on PS5 April 7 with new DLC | Pokemon Champions launches April 8 - free-to-start | Capcom's Pragmata hits April 17 - worth the wait?You can read all of our reviews, news and interviews over at http://www.novastreamnetwork.com
Transcribe →Oscars Special Edition 2026
Mar 1600:10:50Tap to summarizeThe 98th Academy Awards are done, and Paul Thomas Anderson walked away with the night. We break down all the major Oscar winners - including Michael B. Jordan's long-overdue Best Actor win for Sinners, Autumn Durald making history as the first woman ever to win Best Cinematography, and why One Battle After Another's six-Oscar sweep felt completely earned.Plus: Bradley Cooper is now writing, directing AND starring in the Ocean's Eleven prequel alongside Margot Robbie. Amazon is rebranding its ad-free tier as "Prime Video Ultra" and charging you more for the privilege. Bungie's Marathon gets its first review - and it's complicated. And KPop Demon Hunters had an absolutely brilliant Oscar night.Read all our reviews and more on our website hereYou can follow Alaisdair on Instagram here
Transcribe →Ghostface vs Zombies: Scream 7, RE9, and More
Feb 2600:10:43Tap to summarizeScream 7 box office projections are massive - is Scream 8 already confirmed?| Scrubs revival hits 91% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes| Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 drops today on Netflix| Oscars 2026 voting underway - One Battle After Another the clear frontrunner| Resident Evil Requiem scores 88 on Metacritic - best RE in decades| Marathon Server Slam kicks off today| Pokemon Pokopia arrives March 5 on Switch 2You can read all of our reviews, news and interviews over at http://www.novastreamnetwork.com
Transcribe →Scream 7, Scrubs Revival, and Xbox's New Boss
Feb 2500:10:42Tap to summarizeScream 7 box office predictions and Neve Campbell's big return The BAFTAs 2026 - One Battle After Another sweeps, and THAT moment everyone's talking about Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights crosses $150M globally | Oscar nominations breakdown ahead of the March 15 ceremony | The Scrubs revival premieres tonight on ABC | Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2 drops tomorrow on Netflix | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms wraps Season 1 | Phil Spencer retires from Xbox after 38 years | Sony shuts down Bluepoint Games | Nintendo Switch 2's growing library including Fallout 4 Anniversary EditionYou can read all of our reviews, news and interviews over at http://www.novastreamnetwork.com
Transcribe →Baywatch is coming back?
Apr 18, 202300:03:47Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Brew! This morning we have news on the Twister sequel, Baywatch reboot, Knuckles TV series and a brand new Harry Potter game.
Transcribe →Avatar The Way of Water hits 2 billion
Jan 22, 202300:05:41Tap to summarizeAvatar The Way of Water hits 2 billion dollars! Check out our other great content on our website here
Transcribe →The Penguin coming soon to HBO Max
Jan 15, 202300:05:41Tap to summarizeWelcome back to The Brew! It's 2023 and Alaisdair is back to bring you the latest in movies, tv, streaming, gaming and pop.culture news. You can check out our content on our website here
Transcribe →Disney D23 Updates, Nintendo Direct Announcement and Handmaid's Tale ending
Sep 12, 202200:08:04Tap to summarizeAll the latest updates from Disney's D23 expo, James Gunn confirms that Harley Quinn isn't done in the DCEU just yet, Handmaid's Tale to end with season 6 and Nintendo confirm a gaming showcase happening tonight.
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