ENTERTAINMENT

SummarySony Pictures has tapped acclaimed director Paul King (Paddington, Wonka) to direct and produce a live-action film based on the global toy sensation LabubuThe film aims to leverage King’s unique ability to blend high-end visual effects with emotional storytelling, following his massive success with $1.1 billion USD in combined box office for his previous three featuresThe project is a collaboration between King, Department M, and Wenxin SheThe whimsical world of Labubu, the mischievous, wide-eyed character that has become a global collecting phenomenon, is officially headed to Hollywood. In a major move to capitalize on the "kidult" toy trend, Sony Pictures has signed Paul King -- the visionary director behind the critically adored Paddington films and the box office hit Wonka -- to...

SummaryDigger, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and starring Tom Cruise, has officially set a global release date of October 2, 2026Produced by Warner Bros. and Legendary, the film is described as a "comedy of catastrophic proportions," marking a tonal shift for the acclaimed directorThe teaser reveal marks the first look at Cruise’s highly anticipated move into prestige auteur cinema after a decade focused primarily on the Mission: Impossible and Top Gun franchisesIn one of the most unexpected and high-octane creative pairings in recent cinema history, Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment have officially pulled back the curtain on the next project from four-time Oscar winner Alejandro González Iñárritu. Titled Digger, the film stars global icon Tom Cruise and is now locked for ...

SummaryNetflix renews Last Samurai Standing for Season 2The series topped charts in 88 countries and earned a Critics’ Choice nominationJunichi Okada and Michihito Fujii promise an even bigger, action‑packed continuationFollowing its explosive global debut, Netflix has officially greenlit a second season for the acclaimed period-action epic, Last Samurai Standing.Since premiering in November, the Japanese period‑action drama quickly rose to the top of Netflix’s Global Top 10 (Non‑English Series) list, ranking in the Top 10 across 88 countries and holding the No. 1 spot in Japan for four consecutive weeks. The series has also maintained a rare 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, cementing its reputation as one of the most talked‑about international releases of the year. Adapted from Shogo...

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...