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SummaryAaron Sorkin's sequel to The Social Network is now titled The Social Reckoning, premiering October 9, 2026It stars Mikey Madison as a whistleblower and Jeremy Allen White as a reporterThe film, based on The Facebook Files, exposes the platform's harmful societal effectsAaron Sorkin's The Social Network 2 has received an official release date, title and casting updates.The followup to the 2010 film will now be released as The Social Reckoning, and is scheduled to hit theaters on October 9, 2026. Joining the main cast are A-listers Jeremy Strong, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Bill Burr. Sorkin is returning as the film's writer and director. He will also produce alongside Todd Black, Peter Rice and Stuart Besser, with production set to begin in October.The Social Reckoning is d...

SummaryAn AI actress named Tilly Norwood has debuted, with the studio behind her aiming to make her the "next Scarlett Johansson"Her arrival has ignited a heated debate in Hollywood about the role of AI in the industryWhile some are skeptical, a number of talent agencies are reportedly in talks to sign herThe future of acting may have just arrived, and her name is Tilly Norwood. At the recent Zurich Summit, a panel on emerging technology was told that Norwood, a computer-generated actress, is attracting the attention of multiple Hollywood talent agents. The news has ignited a heated debate within the entertainment industry, with the AI talent studio behind her confirming its goal: for Tilly to become the "next Scarlett Johansson."Tilly Norwood is the first creation from Xicoia, an AI talen...

SummaryStar Wars: Visions is officially returning next month for its third volumeA new trailer has been shared, highlighting what to expect from the nine animated storiesLook out for it to debut on streaming on October 29 exclusively via Disney+Star Wars: Visions was introduced in 2021 as one of the franchise's most unique series to date. Lucasfilm teamed up with nine anime studios to create nine short stories. From there, it followed up with nine animation studios from around the world for the second volume in 2023. Now, a third volume, circling back to just Japanese studios, is about to arrive.The official trailer for Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 has just been shared, highlighting all nine of the stories. Several of these build upon storylines introduced in the first volume, with fan favo...

SummaryFrieren: Beyond Journey’s End is set to premiere on January 16, 2026 in Japan with a simulcast on CrunchyrollStudio Madhouse and the original cast return as the main trio embark on the next leg of their journeyFollowing earlier confirmation that Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End will return for a second season in January 2026, the anime’s official channels have now locked in its premiere date. The announcement came via the anime's official accounts and was accompanied by a new key visual, which spotlights Frieren, Fern and Stark as they embark on the next leg of their journey.Studio Madhouse returns at the helm of production, and the entire principal cast is set to reprise their roles, ensuring continuity in both animation quality and character performances. The highly acclaimed and ant...

SummaryDr. Stone: Science Future's third and final part is confirmed to release sometime in 2026Final arc sees Senku’s Kingdom of Science journey to the moon to face Whyman and uncover petrification’s originAs Part 2 of Dr. Stone: Science Future concluded yesterday, the anime’s official channels announced a release window for its final installment. Part 3 will serve as the concluding chapter of the Dr. Stone anime, which first premiered in July 2019.The final part will follow the manga's concluding story arc, where Senku and his Kingdom of Science embark on a monumental journey to the moon to confront the mysterious Whyman and the origin of petrification. The series so far has focused on Senku's efforts to revive humanity using science, from rebuilding civilization in the stone world to th...

SummaryThe third Avatar film, Fire and Ash, gets a new trailerThe film, releasing on December 19, introduces a new Na’vi tribe, the Ash PeopleIt will be followed by Avatar 4 and Avatar 5 in 2029 and 203120th Century Studios has launched a new trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in James Cameron's Avatar series, which is set to be released on December 19.The Fire and Ash trailer takes viewers back to Pandora for another immersive adventure with Jake Sully and his family. As they grieve the loss of their eldest son, Neteyam, the conflict on Pandora intensifies with the arrival of a new, aggressive Na’vi tribe: the Ash People, led by a new character, Varang.The sequel sees the return of Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Bailey Bass...

SummaryThe final trailer for Wicked: For Good has dropped, with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo returning as Glinda and ElphabaThe visual teases their strained friendship and offers a first look at classic Wizard of Oz charactersThe sequel, directed by Jon M. Chu, hits theaters on November 21Universal has dropped the final trailer for Wicked: For Good, with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo returning as Glinda and Elphaba.The visual further teases Oz's acceptance of Glinda as the Good Witch of the North and their disdain for Elphaba as the Wicked Witch of the West. A fight sequence between the two seemingly takes place outside of Dorothy's house, although later scenes also hint at more heartwarming interactions between the two. A first look at Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Cowardly...

SummaryA Baywatch reboot has been greenlit by Fox for the 2026-2027 seasonThe show will have a dramatic and gritty tone, focusing on a new generation of lifeguardsThe series will explore modern themes, including mental health, body positivity, and diversityThe iconic red swimsuits are returning to television. Fox has officially greenlit a reboot of the classic series Baywatch, set to premiere in the 2026-2027 season. This highly anticipated revival, coming nearly three decades after the original, promises a modernized and grittier take on the lives of Southern California's most famous lifeguards.The new series, from original creator Michael Berk, will introduce a new generation of characters. Fox Entertainment and Fremantle are slated to co-produce the reboot which will see it begin with a...

SummaryHBO has released the trailer for IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, a new series that expands on the vision of the blockbuster filmsIt will explore the terrifying origins of Pennywise, played again by Bill SkarsgårdThe eight-episode series will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, October 26The town of Derry’s dark secrets are about to be revealed. HBO has released the official trailer and key art for its original new series, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, which delves into the disturbing origins of Stephen King’s most famous universe. The show, from filmmakers Andy and Barbara Muschietti, who directed the blockbuster films, is set to premiere on October 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max.The new trailer teases a terrifying origin story that expands on the vision established by the feature films....