ENTERTAINMENT

SummaryThe Academy Awards will end their 50-year run on ABC to stream exclusively and free of charge on YouTube starting in 2029, a deal that extends through 2033The partnership grants YouTube exclusive global rights to the 101st ceremony and all associated programming, including red carpet coverage, the Governors Awards, and behind-the-scenes contentBy leveraging YouTube’s two billion monthly users, the Academy aims to revitalize the show’s cultural impact and reach an international audience that has increasingly abandoned traditional network televisionIn a historic pivot that signals the end of the broadcast television era, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that the Oscars will move exclusively to YouTube beginning in 2029. Ending a legendary five-decade partn...

SummaryAvatar: Fire and Ash has debuted with a 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the lowest-rated entry in the franchise to dateCritics praised the technical introduction of the Ash People but panned the film for repetitive storytelling and its nearly three-and-a-half-hour lengthJames Cameron has confirmed he is ready to walk away from the franchise and conclude the story via a book if the film does not meet the massive financial benchmarks required to greenlight Avatar 4 and 5James Cameron’s long-awaited third installment, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has arrived in theaters, and while the visual spectacle remains unmatched, it has officially claimed a disappointing title as the lowest-rated film in the franchise. Following the lift of the review embargo on December 16, 2025, the film debuted wi...

SummaryThe Pitt Season 2 premieres on HBO Max on January 8, 2026, with the entire season taking place over a single day during the Fourth of JulyThe plot follows Noah Wyle’s Dr. Robby on his final shift before sabbatical as a cyberattack forces the hospital to "go analog" while new and returning doctors clashThe series returns following major Emmy success, including wins for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor, with episodes airing weekly through April 16HBO Max has unveiled the trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of The Pitt. Mild spoilers ahead for those who have yet to watch the medical procedural drama’s inaugural season.Just like season one, the entirety of season two will play out across only one day — this time, during the Fourth of July. It’s Dr. Michae...

SummaryUniversal Pictures released the teaser for Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci-fi film, Disclosure Day, which explores the global impact of proving the existence of extraterrestrial lifeThe film features an ensemble cast including Emily Blunt (playing a Kansas City weatherwoman), Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman DomingoWritten by David Koepp based on an original story by Spielberg, the movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 12, 2026Universal Pictures has debuted the official teaser for Steven Spielberg’s upcoming sci-fi film, Disclosure Day.The two-minute teaser hints at a plot wherein the existence of extraterrestrial life is proven. “If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the trut...

SummaryDisney is developing a new live-action Gaston spinoff film, which will serve as an origin story set prior to the events of Beauty and the BeastThe movie will be a musical that explores the arrogant villain's backstory and his relationship with his sidekick, LeFouThe project follows the success of the 2017 live-action adaptation, though casting (including whether Luke Evans will return as Gaston) is currently unconfirmedDisney is reportedly moving forward with a new live-action film set in the world of Beauty and the Beast, focusing on the bombastic villain Gaston. The project expands the beloved franchise by giving the arrogant, but popular, antagonist his own origin and adventures prior to the events of the classic story.While details remain tightly under wraps, the film is expecte...

SummaryNetflix's January 2026 programming is headlined by the premiere of Bridgerton: Season 4 Part 1 on January 29, which focuses on the story of Benedict BridgertonKey new titles arriving include the mystery series Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (Jan. 15), the film adaptation People We Meet on Vacation (Jan. 9), and new comedy specials from Marcello Hernández (Jan. 7) and Mike Epps (Jan. 27)Subscribers will lose access to major titles throughout the month, including the entire The Hangover trilogy, all seasons of Lost and Prison Break, and the series Mr. RobotWith December quickly coming to a close, Netflix is looking ahead to the new year with a slate of new programming for January 2026.Next month’s list is led by the premieres of Bridgerton: Season 4 Part 1, Agatha Christie’s Seven Dial...

SummaryDirector Andy Muschietti confirmed during a Reddit AMA that his long-rumored It supercut, merging the 2017 and 2019 films, is "still a big dream of mine"The proposed extended edit is expected to run over six and a half hours and would include deleted scenes, such as cosmic lore revolving around the celestial turtle MaturinThe project has been delayed due to the director's heavy involvement in the recent HBO prequel series, It: Welcome to Derry, which has proven there is continued audience demand for the It universeAndy Muschietti is not done with Derry. Six years after It: Chapter Two, the director says his long-rumored It supercut that merges the 2017 and 2019 films into one marathon experience is still very much alive in his mind.Speaking during a Reddit AMA tied to It: Welcome to...

SummaryDirector James Cameron has officially joined the billionaire's club with an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion USD, according to ForbesHe is noted as the only director in this elite group (which includes Lucas and Spielberg) to have acquired the majority of his wealth from his film earnings, which have collectively grossed nearly $9 billion USD worldwideCameron's financial status is expected to grow further with the upcoming release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, which Forbes projects could personally earn him at least $200 million USDFilmmaker James Cameron is now a billionaire. Forbes reports that the 71-year-old’s net worth stands at a whopping $1.1 billion USD, making him only the fifth director to join the billionaire’s club alongside George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson an...

SummaryPaul Thomas Anderson's drama, One Battle After Another, will make its global streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max on Friday, December 19The film, which has received nine Golden Globe nominations (including Best Picture – Musical/Comedy), stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a washed-up revolutionary forced to confront his past when his daughter disappearsThe star-studded cast also includes Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti; an American Sign Language (ASL) version will also stream exclusively on HBO MaxPaul Thomas Anderson's celebrated drama, One Battle After Another, is set to make its global streaming premiere exclusively on HBO Max on Friday, December 19. The film, which has earned nine Golden Globe nominations this year, including the coveted Bes...