Disney+ Adds R-Rated ‘Deadpool’ Films, ‘Logan’ to Streaming Service

After a few days of mass uncertainty, with folks on social media wondering what is going on at one of the biggest studios in Hollywood, Warner Bros. Discovery has shed some light on the company’s future.

Amid the news that HBO Max has quietly removed some fan-favorite shows from the streaming service, did you know that some Netflix originals are missing as well?

HBO Max and Discovery+ will merge to become one streaming service next year.In a second quarter earnings call on Thursday (August 4), Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO David Zaslav announced that the merged streamer will launch in the summer of 2023 in the US, with Latin America, Europe and other territories to follow soon after. The combined streaming service will be released with ad-free, ad-light and ad-only options.As reported by Entertainment Weekly, Zaslav addressed concerns that the merger would result in less emphasis on original programmes.

Warner Bros. Discovery plans to launch its streaming service that combines the assets of HBO Max and Discovery+ next summer in the U.S., the company said during its quarterly earnings call Thursday. With a target date set, there is a lot to figure out in the coming months, including what the consolidated platform will be called.

Warner Bros. keeps announcing big changes.

As of right now, 15 movies and television programs have been suddenly removed from HBO Max, HBO’s streaming platform.

Rapper Mystikal, whose full name is Michael Tyler, was arrested and charged with first-degree rape on Sunday after an alleged assault the night before, according to a release from the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana.  The 51-year-old musician was also charged with domestic abuse battery, strangulation, false imprisonment, simple robbery and simple criminal damage to property. Authorities responded to a local hospital in reference to a sexual assault reported on Saturday, July 30, at 11:58 p.m. and interviewed a victim who "sustained minor injuries during the attack." Rapper Mystikal was arrested and charged with first-degree rape on Sunday.

ET first reported the news, confirming with Sheriff Bobby Webre.The Judge is holding Tyler without bond. Mystikal’s rep did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment.Michael Lawrence Tyler has been previously indicted on 2018 charges from an incident in 2016 when he was charged with kidnapping.The charges were dropped after the rapper spent 18 months in jail.

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Rapper Mystikal has been arrested on charges of rape and false imprisonment in Louisiana. The musical artist, whose real name is Michael

announced Wednesday. He was 24.JayDaYoungan, whose given name is Javorius Scott, died from his injuries while a second victim, a close family member named Kenyatta Scott Sr., is in stable condition, the Bogalusa Police Department saidThe Louisiana native was an up-and-coming rapper best known for his songs “23 Island,” “Elimination” and “Opps.” Authorities noted that detectives are conducting interviews and working leads, but no suspects or motive were identified.“We can now identify the victims as Javorius Scott, A.K.A. JayDaYoungan and close family member Kenyatta Scott Sr.,” the Bogalusa Police Department said on Facebook.

Leaders of three top Democratic committees blasted Hulu for its decision to reject advertising spots on abortion and guns, calling out the streaming service for “censorship of the truth.”

The NFL has launched a league-branded subscription streaming outlet featuring live mobile rights once controlled by Verizon.

Keeping it real! Ryan Reynolds’ film Deadpool just arrived on Disney+ — and the actor has some thoughts on the streaming services rating system. 

Disney+ is expanding its Marvel slate.The R-rated action films of the comic book company, including “Deadpool,” “Deadpool 2” and “Logan,” will be added to the streaming service on July 22.Disney noted in a statement regarding the transition on Thursday: “Subscribers are invited to revisit their parental controls settings to ensure a viewing experience most suitable for them and their family.”The superhero films were produced under 20th Century Fox and are now part of the Disney family after the latter company acquired much of 21st Century Fox’s entertainment division.Disney+ is known for adding family-oriented and kid-friendly content, capping its ratings at PG-13. The streamer also recently added Netflix’s mature Marvel adult series “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones,” “Luke Cage,” “The Punisher,” “Iron Fist” and “The Defenders.”Both the Ryan Reynolds-led “Deadpool” series and the Hugh Jackman-helmed Wolverine film “Logan” are part of the X-Men comic book serials.We’re supposed to announce Logan and Deadpool will soon be the first R-rated movies on Disney+. But we all know some Disney movies should already be rated R for irreversible trauma.

Disney+ is adding three popular Marvel movie titles to its lineup, Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Logan, which will launch on the platform July 22. All three were produced by 20th Century Fox and are rated R.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorT-Mobile is uncorking a special new offer for streaming en español.The wireless carrier announced a deal with TelevisaUnivision giving new and existing T-Mobile customers one year free of ViX+, the media company’s new Spanish-language subscription VOD package. Set to launch July 21, ViX+ will regularly cost $6.99/month in the U.S.