Articles by Samuel Roberts

Samuel is a PR Manager at game developer Frontier. Formerly TechRadar's Senior Entertainment Editor, he's an expert in Marvel, Star Wars, Netflix shows and general streaming stuff. Before his stint at TechRadar, he spent six years at PC Gamer. Samuel is also the co-host of the popular Back Page podcast, in which he details the trials and tribulations of being a games magazine editor – and attempts to justify his impulsive eBay games buying binges.

Articles by: Samuel Roberts

Star Wars report says Mandalorian spin-off Ahsoka is casting a popular Rebels hero

By Samuel Roberts published 12 August 21

Lucasfilm is looking for an actress to play Rebels animated favorite Sabine Wren, according to a report.

New TV shows 2021: what to watch on Netflix, Disney Plus and more before the year ends

By Samuel Roberts published 11 August 21

Preview Here's our guide to the biggest and best shows coming up in the closing months of 2021.

My Disney Plus account wouldn't stop getting error code 83 – here's how Disney fixed it

By Samuel Roberts published 10 August 21

I recently had a problem where Disney Plus wouldn't stop giving me error code 83, but Disney managed to fix it on its end – in a novel way.

Crunchyroll app in the App Store on a smartphone screen

Crunchyroll and Funimation 'unified' is the future of streaming wars summed up

By Samuel Roberts last updated 10 August 21

Analysis Sony has completed its acquisition of the Crunchyroll service – but some users aren't happy.

The Mortal Kombat movie was a way bigger HBO Max hit than you thought it was

By Samuel Roberts published 9 August 21

According to a report, Mortal Kombat was a bigger drawer on its opening weekend to HBO Max than The Suicide Squad was.

Are DC and Marvel superhero movies actually boring now?

By Samuel Roberts published 7 August 21

Opinion The most common criticism of superhero movies is that they're too samey – but is that really the case?

New South Park movies and episodes are now at the heart of the streaming wars

By Samuel Roberts published 6 August 21

Analysis 14 new movies are coming from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone – so why does South Park still matter so much, 24 years after it debuted?

What time is The Suicide Squad released on HBO Max today?

By Samuel Roberts last updated 6 August 21

Wondering when The Suicide Squad hits HBO Max today? Here's when you can watch it where you are.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead in Kate on Netflix.

Netflix's next big movie is a John Wick-esque revenge film – see the trailer

By Samuel Roberts published 5 August 21

Kate on Netflix lands next month, and is about an assassin who's been poisoned but will go down fighting.

HBO Max app now offers free episodes of its best TV shows before you subscribe

By Samuel Roberts published 4 August 21

HBO Max is letting subscribers check out the first episodes of some of its biggest originals.

The cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on the bridge of the Enterprise.

Star Trek TV shows sound like they have a long and healthy future ahead

By Samuel Roberts published 2 August 21

Star Trek TV overseer Alex Kurtzman signs a new deal with CBS Studios, as Paramount Plus doubles down on the franchise.

Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over Black Widow's Disney Plus release

By Samuel Roberts published 30 July 21

Actress Scarlett Johansson has filed a lawsuit against Disney in the Los Angeles Supreme Court, and the studio has responded.

Netflix's shows and movies will require all actors to be vaccinated in the US

By Samuel Roberts published 29 July 21

Netflix is requiring vaccinations against Covid-19 for anyone in 'Zone A' on its productions.

Netflix is making another Will Smith movie – but this one might be good

By Samuel Roberts published 28 July 21

Will Smith is starring in a new action movie for Netflix, after last starring in 2017's Bright for the streamer.

The cast of Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, holding guns.

Amazon Prime Video US is now streaming one of the best cult TV shows ever

By Samuel Roberts last updated 27 July 21

Need something to watch on Prime Video in the US? Check out Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, which offers six episodes of horror-flavored belly laughs.

The Exorcist is coming back as a trilogy of movies – with a rumored streaming twist

By Samuel Roberts published 27 July 21

Peacock and Universal are reportedly working on a new trilogy of movies based on The Exorcist – and the second and third movies may debut on streaming first.

The Walking Dead movies are still coming – but you might have a long wait

By Samuel Roberts published 26 July 21

The Rick Grimes-focused movies set in The Walking Dead universe are still happening, but there's a good reason it's taking a while.

Now Loki has ended, let's rank the Marvel Disney Plus shows so far

By Tom Power, Samuel Roberts last updated 19 July 21

Opinion With three Marvel Disney Plus shows now out in the wild, we debate which of WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Loki is our favorite so far.

Netflix's latest hit TV show was actually cancelled last month

By Samuel Roberts published 16 July 21

Netflix's latest new hit is Manifest, a series that was actually cancelled in June by NBC.

The cast of Star Trek Beyond ready for battle.

A new Star Trek movie looks like it's finally happening – with an MCU director

By Samuel Roberts last updated 15 July 21

WandaVision's Matt Shakman is directing the next Star Trek movie, which films next year.

The Grand Tour Presents: Lochdown: release date, trailer and new episodes explained

By Samuel Roberts published 15 July 21

What we know about The Grand Tour Presents' next Scotland and Russia episodes on Amazon Prime.

What the Loki finale could mean for Spider-Man: No Way Home and future MCU movies

By Samuel Roberts published 14 July 21

What we know about the future of the MCU from Loki's final episode.

Vote for Loki variant and his followers in Loki episode 5

What time is Loki episode 6 released on Disney Plus?

By Tom Power, Samuel Roberts published 14 July 21

Updated Loki episode 6 is now available on Disney Plus.

A set from the TV show Loki on Disney Plus.

Bringing Loki's worlds to life was like making a weekly Marvel movie

By Samuel Roberts published 13 July 21

From the TVA to the cyberpunk world of Lamentis-1, here's how the locations of Loki were conceptualized.

Katharine Langford holding a sword in Cursed.

Netflix canceled another TV show last week – but you might not have noticed

By Samuel Roberts published 13 July 21

Netflix has reportedly canceled Cursed, its 2020 fantasy drama.

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