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Chris Evans returns as Captain America in new Avengers teaser

Marvel The Walt Disney Company Studios confirmed Chris Evans' return as Steve Rogers in the first teaser for *Avengers: Doomsday*, which premiered alongside *Avatar: Fire and Ash* screenings beginning December 18, 2025. However, the trailer's theatrical rollout sparked frustration among…

Cameron defends Avatar films as performance capture, not animation

As *Avatar: Fire and Ash* prepares for its December 19 theatrical debut, director James Cameron has renewed his longstanding defense of the franchise's classification, insisting in pre-release messaging that the films represent performance capture work rather than traditional animation.

Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ leads year-end critics polls

Ryan Coogler's vampire horror film "Sinners" has established itself as a critical darling in year-end polling, topping multiple prestigious critics organizations in December and emerging as one of the most celebrated films of 2025 alongside Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle…

Sony acquires majority control of Peanuts for $457M

Sony has struck a deal to acquire majority control of the iconic Peanuts franchise, bringing Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the beloved gang under the Japanese conglomerate's expanding entertainment portfolio.

Riot Games plans major League of Legends overhaul for 2027

Riot Games is developing a comprehensive overhaul of League of Legends, internally dubbed "League Next," with a planned release in 2027, according to a report published Wednesday by Bloomberg. The update represents the biggest transformation in the game's nearly 16-year…

YouTube terminates AI fake trailer channels with 1B views

YouTube Alphabet Inc. has permanently shut down two major channels that created AI-generated fake movie trailers, ending a months-long enforcement saga that highlighted tensions over artificial intelligence and copyright in digital media.

Former Disney animators revolt over OpenAI partnership

Disney The Walt Disney Company is facing mounting criticism from its creative community following last week's announcement of a $1 billion partnership with OpenAI, with prominent creators calling for boycotts and expressing fears about the future of human artistry in…

Netflix CEOs tour Warner Bros lot as board rejects Paramount bid

Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters made a high-profile visit to the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank on Wednesday, receiving a guided tour from Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav in a calculated show of unity as the…

Hollywood mourns Rob and Michele Reiner with tributes

Hollywood paid tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner following the couple's deaths on December 14, with prominent entertainment figures honoring the filmmaker's legacy and the couple's commitment to social justice. Former President Barack Obama revealed he and Michelle Obama were…

Melania Trump unveils trailer for documentary premiering in January

First Lady Melania Trump unveiled the official trailer for her documentary film "MELANIA" on Wednesday, offering the first public glimpse of the project ahead of its January 30 theatrical release worldwide.

Taiwan’s ‘Left-Handed Girl’ makes Oscar shortlist

Taiwan's film industry achieved a historic milestone as "Left-Handed Girl" secured a spot on the Oscar shortlist for Best International Feature Film, with director Tsou Shih-ching becoming the first female Taiwanese filmmaker to reach this stage of the Academy Awards…

Spielberg unveils ‘Disclosure Day’ trailer, returns to UFOs

Steven Spielberg released the first trailer for his highly secretive UFO film "Disclosure Day" on Tuesday, marking the director's return to extraterrestrial storytelling after nearly two decades.

Howard Stern signs new three-year deal with SiriusXM

Howard Stern announced Tuesday morning that he has signed a new three-year contract with SiriusXM Sirius XM Holdings Inc., ending months of speculation about the radio icon's future with the satellite radio company he helped build.

Disney developing live-action Gaston film with new actor

Disney The Walt Disney Company is in early development on a new live-action film centered on Gaston, the muscular antagonist from "Beauty and the Beast," multiple outlets reported Saturday.

Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer leaks days before theatrical debut

Marvel The Walt Disney Company Studios' carefully orchestrated marketing strategy for *Avengers: Doomsday* unraveled on December 15 when a low-quality recording of the film's first teaser surfaced online, days before its planned exclusive theatrical debut.

Avatar 3 eyes strong China debut with up to $100M opening

James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash is tracking for a powerful debut in China when it releases December 19, with projections ranging from $85 million to $100 million for its opening weekend. The sci-fi epic kicked off pre-sales in China…

OperaWire names top 2025 performances worldwide

As 2025 draws to a close, OperaWire has released its annual staff selections for the year's most memorable opera performances, highlighting productions that captivated audiences from Tanglewood to Bergamo. The compilation, published this week, features standout performances from major opera…

Chalamet says Dune 3 will jump 15-20 years forward

Timothée Chalamet disclosed that the forthcoming "Dune: Part Three" will feature a time jump of 15 to 20 years, significantly extending the 12-year gap found in Frank Herbert's source novel during an appearance on "The Graham Norton Show" on Friday.…

HBO unveils first ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 footage with time jump

HBO released the first footage and images from the long-awaited third season of "Euphoria" on Friday, offering viewers their initial glimpse at the Emmy-winning drama's five-year time jump.

Indie game ‘Clair Obscur’ wins top honors at Game Awards

In a historic night for independent gaming, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominated The Game Awards 2025 on Thursday, capturing Game of the Year along with multiple other major awards including Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Independent…

Sundance unveils lineup for final Utah festival

The Sundance Film Festival announced its 2026 program on Wednesday, revealing 90 feature films and seven episodic projects for its final edition in Park City, Utah, before relocating to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027. The festival, running January 22 to February…

Pratt faces AI judge in thriller ‘Mercy’ trailer

Amazon MGM Studios Amazon.com, Inc. unveiled the second trailer for "Mercy" on December 9, featuring Chris Pratt facing off against an artificial intelligence judge in a race against time. The sci-fi thriller, set to arrive in theaters on January 23,…

Safdie’s ‘Marty Supreme’ earns three Golden Globe nods

Josh Safdie's table tennis drama "Marty Supreme" secured three Golden Globe nominations on Monday, landing the anticipated film among the top contenders at the 83rd annual ceremony despite not yet being released to wide audiences.

Netflix leads Golden Globe nods with 16 nominations

Netflix emerged as a major contender at Monday's announcement of the 83rd Golden Globe Awards nominations, securing 16 nominations across film and television categories. Guillermo del Toro's gothic adaptation "Frankenstein" led the streaming giant's haul with five nominations, including Best…

Oscars production design race showcases bold world-building

The 2026 Academy Awards Best Production Design category is emerging as a showcase of ambitious world-building, with predictions updated December 7 reflecting a competition between gothic horror, period dramas, and futuristic spectacles.

Francesca Scorsese makes TV directing debut on father’s series

Francesca Scorsese stepped behind the camera for the first time in television Sunday, directing the season finale of "Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" for Fox Nation. The episode, which premiered December 7, chronicles the life of Carlo Acutis, the Italian…

Sabrina Carpenter named Variety’s hitmaker of the year

Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter accepted Variety's Hitmaker of the Year award Saturday at the publication's ninth annual Hitmakers brunch in Los Angeles, capping a remarkable year that saw her transition from Disney Channel alumna to chart-topping superstar.

Apple TV earns record 26 Critics Choice nominations

Apple TV received 26 nominations across 10 programs for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards, the Critics Choice Association announced Thursday, marking a significant milestone as the streaming service garnered a record 19 television nominations.

Lambert, Crockett to headline 2026 Music City Rodeo

Country music's return to the rodeo ring continues as Tim McGraw announced the star-studded lineup for the second annual Music City Rodeo during his Las Vegas residency debut Thursday night, with Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, and Jon Pardi set to…

‘Sinners’ leads Critics Choice nods with 17 nominations

The Critics Choice Association unveiled nominations for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards on Thursday, with Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" dominating the film categories with 17 nominations—nearly matching the all-time record of 18 set by "Barbie" two years ago. Paul Thomas…