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SummaryA 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection dual Logoman card featuring Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan sold for $3.172 million USD at Heritage Auctions on December 19The one-of-one, PSA 6-graded card set a new world record for the most expensive unsigned basketball card ever sold and ranks as the seventh-most valuable basketball card in historyThis sale follows the record-breaking $12.9 million USD sale of a dual-signed 2007-08 version of the same card in AugustA 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection dual Logoman card featuring Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan just hammered down for $3.172 million USD via Heritage Auctions, instantly entering the record books as one of the most valuable basketball cards ever.The one-of-one card, graded PSA 6, carries game-used NBA logo patches from both leg...

SummaryDave Chappelle surprise-released his eighth Netflix special, The Unstoppable..., on December 19, immediately following the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul boxing matchFilmed in his hometown of Washington, D.C., the 75-minute special features Chappelle wearing a camo jacket honoring Colin Kaepernick and marks his first stand-up release since 2023's The DreamerNetflix has dropped the trailer for Dave Chappelle's newest standup The Unstoppable..., which is also available on the streamer now.The surprise Netflix special marks his first in two years and is his eight on the streamer. The Unstoppable... was filmed in his home of Washington, D.C., and arrives with a trailer that sees him sporting a camo jacket with Colin Kaepernick's name and jersey number embroidered on the back.The Unstoppab...

SummaryToho announced global celebrations for My Hero Academia’s 10th anniversary, following the anime’s finale this monthA special bonus episode, “More,” will premiere on May 2, 2026Anniversary events also include a concert world tour starting May 30, 2026TOHO has announced a global celebration initiative to mark the 10th anniversary of the My Hero Academia anime. Unveiled at Jump Festa, the festivities follow a landmark week for the franchise: after eight seasons and 170 episodes, the long-running series officially concluded its TV run with a hypercharged finale on December 13, 2025. This ending follows the conclusion of Kohei Horikoshi’s original manga, boasting 100 million copies in circulation, which ended its decade-long run earlier this year in August. To honor this legacy, a specia...

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...