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SummaryIn the Season 37 episode "Seperance," which aired on January 4, 2026, the man behind the Duffman mascot, Barry Duffman, announced that the Duff Corporation has retired the character foreverThe iconic spokesperson cited the decline of traditional advertising as the reason for the move, noting that corporate mascots, TV spots, and jingles have become passé and no longer resonate with younger audiencesFirst introduced in 1997 and voiced by Hank Azaria, Duffman officially traded his signature red cape and beer-can belt for civilian clothes, appearing out of uniform for the remainder of the episode to signal a permanent departureSpringfield’s most bombastic spokesperson is officially hanging up the cape. In the latest Season 37 episode of The Simpsons, titled "Seperance," the show reveal...

SummaryHBO Max has officially renewed the Emmy-winning medical drama The Pitt for a third season, with the surprise announcement made by CEO Casey Bloys during the Season 2 premiere event in Los Angeles on January 7The series, which stars Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, maintains a "real-time" format where each 15-episode season covers a single 15-hour hospital shift; Season 2 is set during a high-stakes Fourth of July in PittsburghThe ensemble cast returning for the new season includes Sepideh Moafi as a new attending physician, alongside series regulars Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, and Supriya Ganesh, as the show continues its realistic examination of the American healthcare systemThe landscape of prestige television continues to favor authentic storytelling as HBO Max o...

SummarySir Ian McKellen confirms that both Gandalf and Frodo Baggins will feature in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for GollumProduction is officially slated to begin in New Zealand in May 2026 under the direction of Andy SerkisThe film will bridge the narrative gap between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, focusing on the search for the creature GollumThe fires of Mount Doom may have been extinguished decades ago, but Middle-earth is calling its most legendary travelers back to the Shire as Sir Ian McKellen breaks his silence on the return of a beloved character for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.Speaking at a recent fan event in London, the Gandalf actor dropped a bombshell for fans worldwide: Gandalf and Frodo Baggins are officially part of the sc...

SummaryHell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 trailer previews new arc and new ending theme song, “PERSONAL,” by QUEEN BEEThe anime will premiere January 11, 2026, in Japan, followed by a global simulcast via Prime Video, Netflix and LeminoThe latest trailer for Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 has been released, offering fans a look at the upcoming arc while also previewing the anime's new ending theme song.The promotional clip provides a visceral glimpse at the escalating chaos on the mysterious Shinsenkyo island, as the surviving convicts and Yamada Asaemon executioners face increasingly lethal threats from the island's supernatural inhabitants. Adapted from Yuji Kaku’s manga, which has surpassed 6.4 million copies in circulation, the anime is produced by MAPPA with direction by Kaori...

SummaryNetflix has officially confirmed that the second season of the Emmy-winning anthology series Beef will premiere globally on April 16, 2026Shifting to an elite country club setting, the new eight-episode season stars Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny as a couple who witness a volatile fight between their bosses, played by Oscar Isaac and Carey MulliganCreator Lee Sung Jin returns as showrunner for the A24-produced series, while original stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong remain on board as executive producers alongside a prestigious supporting cast including Yuh-Jung Youn and Song Kang-hoThe wait for a second helping of television’s most intense rivalry is nearly over. As part of a massive 2026 content reveal, Netflix has officially announced that Season 2 of BEEF will premiere globally o...

SummarySophie Turner stars as Zara in the upcoming Prime Video thriller Steal, which follows an ordinary office employee forced to navigate a violent takeover at the pension fund investment firm Lochmill CapitalAlongside best friend Luke, played by Archie Madekwe, Zara must carry out the demands of a gang attempting to steal billions in pensions while DCI Rhys, a detective battling his own gambling addiction, investigates the conspiracyThe series features an ensemble cast including Jacob Fortune-Lloyd and is scheduled to premiere globally on Prime Video on January 21, 2026Forget the traditional bank robbery, Prime Video is taking the heist genre into the corporate cubicle with its upcoming original series, Steal. Starring Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones), the series follows an ordinary offi...