For over 20 years now, the 2003 Mike Myers version of The Cat In The Hat has been the only version of the classic Dr. Seuss book to watch. However, this past weekend, it got the animation treatment, and it’s a blast of an adaptation. I even have an idea for a spinoff, and I ran it by some of the cast. SPOILERS ahead!

The Cat In The Hat Spinoff I'm Rooting For

Look, I like The Cat, especially because he’s voiced by Bill Hader years after he played the character on SNL. But to me, the real highlight of the film are The Things. In my opinion, they are like much more likeable Minions, and the movie even explores what can happen to one when they get villainous. As we learn at the end of The Cat In The Hat, the reason why Thing 2 was missing is that he became The Something due to overusing the Go-Backer device. Oh, and of course there’s that meta line where The Cat tells The Things to wait for their own movie.

The Things are pretty mysterious characters, but I thought The Cat in the Hat did an excellent job of making them so fun and intriguing. I think it would be so much fun to see them on their own adventure after this movie earned a thumbs-up with audiences through an “A” CinemaScore. Though it’ll have to earn more money at the box office after Godzilla Minus Zero won the weekend.

What The Cast And Filmmakers Think

When CinemaBlend spoke to the cast of The Cat In The Hat, I brought up the topic of a Things spinoff. Here’s what Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson, a.k.a. Sherrie from HR in the movie, had to say:

I love all these questions she has about The Things, because I had many of them myself. The Things have always been a memorable part of The Cat In The Hat book, but it would be so fun for a spinoff to explore who they are without The Cat. Here’s what Mr. Hoogeboom voice actor Giancarlo Esposito added:

I feel like a lot of kids are going to start learning Thinglish as is, and I wanted my own Thing plushy the moment I finished the movie. I even brought it up to the writer/directors Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni. Here’s what Carloni had to say about my idea:

We’ll have to wait and see if this becomes a reality! For now, you can watch The Cat In The Hat only in theaters.

Tony DiNozzo's return and subsequent promotion to Director of NCIS is the big story of Season 24. It was a surprising twist, and one that longtime fan and star Katrina Law told CinemaBlend she was amped for. It turns out she had a lot of questions about how Jessica Knight and Tony would interact, and she loved what the team came up with.

As NCIS continues its run on the 2026 TV schedule, I spoke to Law about the season thus far, as well as what we've seen. I talked about Michael Weatherly's big role in the new season, and she confirmed she was absolutely psyched to see the former vet of the show back in action:

While she might've preferred to see her buddy McGee get the job as NCIS director, Jessica Knight has found good footing with Tony thus far. Granted, she's basically playing spy for his wife Ziva, but that kind of leverage can go a long way toward keeping her in his good graces.

I also had to bring up that Knight mentioning on camera that she's in contact with Ziva sets the stage for Cote de Pablo's eventual return to NCIS as well. Katrina Law confirmed she's optimistic we'll see Ziva before too long, and there's going to be a lot of fun stuff happening with her and Knight:

She's been thinking about this team-up for a while, for the record, and I'm so excited for the day it finally happens. For now, she'll continue to solve crimes with her team and keep Tony on his toes with her occasional trolling of his eating habits.

Tony needs that so far, as he continues to look for ways to settle into his new role at the top of the NCIS team. He's tried to jump in and participate in the investigations, much to the chagrin of some of the agents. We'll see if he gets any better at taking a step back, letting them do their jobs, and watching from the sidelines and offering any support he can.

Being the director is not an easy job, and one that's filled with hazards. In fact, the past few NCIS directors have died, which may have fans sweating and wondering just how long Tony will sit in the role. Will he step away before he ends up in a body bag, or will he break the trend and end up staying at the top until retirement hits?

NCIS continues on CBS on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET. Tune in for more of the team as they track down the bad guys and get to know each other better. I'm excited for more interactions between Jessica and Tony, and that eventual team-up with Ziva that's on the way.

What I’ve come to realize over the years is that a woman’s relationship with her body is a lifelong one. And, it can feel complicated and hostile no matter what size or age you are. I always love that Florence Pugh speaks out on this topic, and isn’t afraid to strut her stuff on red carpets and in her movie and TV projects. But, I really didn’t expect her thoughts about what she thinks about her “stomach rolls” and “cellulite” when shooting her often high-profile roles.

Pugh is a Hollywood actress who’s said before that she decided not to “comply” to the Hollywood diet culture norm once she grew “thighs, bums and boobs”. In a new interview, she spoke about how she handles her body image when it’s filmed from all angles with these words:

While I’d think that the secret to body positivity, especially when it’s on display for all to see, is feeling pretty, Pugh said just about the opposite is true for her. But, what she said next is really what got me thinking:

I can’t imagine how vulnerable it is to have your body captured all day, especially since I know we all have those days when our bodies can feel like an enemy. However, Pugh said that acting and embodying a character on camera actually allows her to put away any body image insecurities she might have and give it over to the project she’s in.

I was really taken aback that this element of acting has “always” felt that way for her, too. It’s unexpected, but so wonderful to hear. I feel like we all need an outlet where we can live and move within our bodies without fear of judgement like this in a world where the body image noise can feel relentless. Pugh also added this when speaking to Elle:

All women have a different relationship with their bodies, but I know one thing that changed things for me was when I realized it’s kind of a universal experience. The size 2 woman and the size 12 woman could both be insecure about their bodies to the same exact level. AKA there's no real winning or having the perfect body – just being OK and learning to love the one we have. Pugh speaks very thoughtfully about this by pointing out that there’s going to be scrutiny regardless, so might as well be “you”.

The Thunderbolts* actress has famously freed the nipple at multiple events and in big movies and TV shows. She's also spoken openly about online criticism and how as a society she thinks we’ve become “so terrified of the human body”. The Oscar nominee has also been honest about how “it never feels good” to receive mean comments online about her confidence or weight no matter where she's at with it herself.

You can see Florence Pugh in her latest project East of Eden right now with a Netflix subscription, and look forward to seeing her in two movies on the same day on the 2026 movie schedule, Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part 3 on December 18. I don't know about you, but it's so refreshing to see such a famous actress in Hollywood get real about body insecurities.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Season 15, Episode 5 of Chicago Fire, “Three Hundred.” You can stream it now with a Peacock subscription.

Chicago Fire’s 15^th season only just started, but the long-running Dick Wolf drama has already celebrated a massive milestone on the 2026 TV schedule and said goodbye to a major character. Last week, Chicago Fire celebrated 300 episodes, a feat that is rare in today’s TV landscape. Unfortunately, the monumental installment also marked the final episode for Joe Miñoso, who exited as Joe Cruz after starring in the series since the very beginning. However, while he's only just left, he already has an idea for how he can come back.

As a result of the Season 14 cliffhanger, Cruz broke his spine after a collapse in the warehouse, and he’s been doing extensive rehab. While it seemed like he wouldn’t be able to go back to the job, he eventually found out that if he keeps doing what he’s doing, he’d be back in his turnout in a matter of months. Despite the good news, Cruz realized he needed his family more, especially after Chloe gave birth to their twin girls. This led to Cruz telling Severide that he’s not coming back and will instead go to a rehab facility in Minnesota near Chloe’s parents.

It was an emotional goodbye that included a vulnerable chat with Severide and an even more emotional conversation at Otis’ memorial, with Cruz carrying Otis’ cane that’s been on display for years. However, even though he literally just left the series, Miñoso is already plotting his character's big return to 51. He told CinemaBlend just how he’d want it to happen, and I can totally see it:

Since Cruz, Chloe, and their kids are only a couple of states away, it’s entirely possible this won’t be the last time we see them, or at least Cruz. And it sounds like Miñoso would love to return, so much so that he’s been thinking about how it should happen. Of course, Cruz returning to 51 would surely bring excitement to the firehouse. Not to mention the fact that it wouldn’t be Chicago Fire without a life-saving experience (as long as Cruz isn’t the life being saved). So, all around, I'm here for this.

Plus, plenty of Chicago Fire stars have returned after leaving, so all this really seems possible.

It was announced over the summer that Miñoso would be leaving Chicago Fire, which came as a shock given that he’s been on the show since the start. This raised concerns about how Cruz would be written off, since the Season 14 finale saw a handful of 51 firefighters, including Cruz, in imminent danger. Luckily, no firefighter died, and while there is always the possibility of a different outcome on Chicago Fire, I’m glad it turned out the way it did. And this leaves the door open for Cruz to return in the future, especially since Miñoso is interested.

Chicago Fire has seen a revolving door of actors over the years, and it never gets easier saying goodbye to someone, no matter how long they’ve been on the show. While it’s definitely going to be hard to watch without Miñoso, there are still plenty of episodes to look forward to as Season 15 continues. New episodes of Chicago Fire air on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, streaming the next day on Peacock.

As Cole Hauser prepares to continue his work on screen as Rip Wheeler in Season 2 of Dutton Ranch, he’s also pursuing other big projects that he can be involved with both in front of and behind the camera. In fact, he seems to be taking a page out of Taylor Sheridan’s playbook as he sets his sights on a book-to-screen adaptation of Code Name: Pale Horse.

Now, while Hauser will still be acting, and that includes in this new project, like Sheridan, he’s clearly making moves to do more work behind the scenes. According to Deadline, the Rip actor, his American Outlaw Entertainment and Constantin Film will be taking on this adaptation of Pale Horse, which is based on a memoir by Scott Payne and Michelle Shephard about Payne’s time “embedded deep within the country’s most violent subcultures.” It will be written by Hauser’s producing partner Randall Batinkoff.

Payne spent 28 years as an FBI undercover agent, and his book tells stories about his time infiltrating the neo-Nazi white supremacist group, The Base. It also details Operation Roadkill, which was a two-year assignment involving the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Massachusetts. Hauser called him a “real-life hero” and explained why he was drawn to this project:

Now, this is the first time Hauser has been cited as a producer; however, he has been an executive producer before. He’s listed as an EP on Dutton Ranch, 2022’s Panama and 2014’s Bad Country. Overall, Pale Horse serves as a big next step for him, as it’s said that this project could be a “potential starring vehicle” for him.

The reason I’m invoking Taylor Sheridan's name amid all this is twofold. For one, it shows a big step Hauser is taking to be more involved in his projects. Ever since Sheridan stepped away from acting full-time, he has put himself in positions to have a lot of say in his projects, from the Yellowstone shows (though not as much these days) to shows like Lioness and Landman.

Secondly, while Sheridan loves his cowboys, he also has a tendency to gravitate toward stories about operatives, agents and espionage. Just look at his movies, like Sicario, and his shows, like Lioness, and you’ll see what I mean. Clearly, like his Yellowstone boss, Hauser is a fan of both cowboys and agents.

Now, at the time of this writing, there isn’t much information on when we might see Pale Horse. However, it’s very clear that Hauser is looking forward to working on it. Along with that project, he’s also notably working on a new season of Dutton Ranch. While the first season of the Yellowstone sequel series came with its challenges, he’s looking forward to playing Rip again. So, while we wait for all that to happen, you can see Cole Hauser play Rip Wheeler, a character Taylor Sheridan is responsible for, by streaming Dutton Ranch with a Paramount+ subscription.

At any point there are a number of upcoming book to screen adaptations on the way, but few are as wildly anticipated as the upcoming Harry Potter TV show that's coming to HBO (and will be streaming with a HBO Max subscription). The pressure is on for the show to deliver, especially with a new group of young actors playing the beloved characters. OG Ron Weasley Rupert Grint recently shared his "hope" for the next Ron, and now I'm getting emotional.

The Harry Potter cast grew up before our eyes, especially Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. In an interview clip from ET's Twitter, he side stepped questions about a possible cameo in the Potter TV show, while also speaking about his relationship with new Ron Alastair Stout. As he put it:

I'm not crying, you're crying. Playing Ron in the Harry Potter movies made Rupert Grint a household name, and catapulted him into mega fame. Despite this, and the long hours that went into shooting those eight films, it sounds like the 38 year-old actor looks back fondly on his time in the Wizarding World. He had fun playing Harry's best friend Ron, and hopes that Stout has the same experience during his years at Hogwarts.

The pressure is on for the Harry Potter TV show to deliver, and the young actors who are playing the leads might be feeling this. After all, they've got some big shoes to fill. Luckily it sounds like the OGs are being kind to the young stars who will soon become household names.

This is only the latest example of the Harry Potter movie stars wishing well for those involved in the TV adaptation. Back in June of 2024 Daniel Radcliffe said he hopes the producers allow the kids to stay kids, despite their magical new roles. Grint wants the new Ron to have plenty of fun, which feels like a similar sentiment.

Funny enough, Grint is returning to Ron shortly. He'll play an adult version of his signature character in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, following in the footsteps of Tom Felton, who reprised his role as Draco Malfoy on the Great White Way. Of course, fans are hoping that this means the OG actors will sign up for an film adaptation of that stage play. Fingers crossed it happens eventually.

The Harry Potter TV show is set to premiere on December 25th as part of the 2026 TV schedule. Those who want to re-watch Grint's time as Ron can do so by streaming the movies over on HBO Max.

The Blade Runner saga is set to continue amid the 2026 TV schedule, thanks to an upcoming limited series. Blade Runner 2099 presents the next chapter in this science-fiction-infused tale of humans and replicants and puts new protagonists at the forefront. Given what’s come before, it’s only natural to wonder whether the show has direct connections to Ridley Scott’s original 1982 film and Denis Villeneuve’s 2017 sequel, 2049. Well, the showrunner is now shedding some light on that front.

If it weren’t already clear due to the title, 2099 picks up fifty years after the events of the critically acclaimed Blade Runner 2049. That film left quite a few plot threads on the table, including the revelation that the late Eldon Tyrell gave replicants the ability to reproduce. Heading up the new show is Silka Luisa, who is a longtime fan of the franchise. Luisa recently spoke with SFX Magazine on CinemaBlend and was asked if events from 2049 would come into play. With that, she gave a very clear answer:

Some fans may be a tad disappointed to learn that replicant reproduction won’t be expanded upon during the events of the show. Yet Luisa’s “mandate” does indeed make a lot of sense. What she and her collaborators ultimately want is a show that fits snugly into the continuity but also doesn’t require watching the movies. (Of course, both of those films are excellent and deserve to be watched regardless.) In short, the Shining Girls creator is promising a series that works on its own, and that could do away with any trepidation newcomers may have about jumping in.

Blade Runner 2099 takes viewers to a Los Angeles that’s now fully controlled by replicants, and humans must essentially live within the lower levels of society. At the center of the story is Olwen, a Replicant Blade Runner (played by Michelle Yeoh) who is only days away from dying. She is eventually partnered with Marion Jessop to take on a case. However, unbeknownst to Olwen, “Marion” is actually a human named Cora (Hunter Schafer), who is only masquerading as a Replicant to achieve her own goals.

Per what’s been shared thus far, Yeoh and Schafer forged a strong bond on set not unlike Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling did while making 2049. However, as far as we know, Yeoh didn’t accidentally punch Schafer in the face like Ford did to Gosling. In fact, Yeoh was protective of her co-star amid production and, in a truly mom-coded move, she even bought Schafer a baby helmet.

The trailers for 2099 would suggest that such headgear was necessary, because a lot of intense moments have been teased thus far. Although fans won’t see any direct links to the Blade Runner films, Silka Luisa is aiming to dish out the action-infused thrills, heightened visuals and deep themes that have long permeated this franchise.

Check out Blade Runner 2099 when all eight episodes are released for Prime Video subscription holders on November 25. In the meantime, anyone who’s curious can stream the original movie for free on Pluto TV and check out 2049 on Prime as well.

60 Minutes has entered a new era amid the 2026 TV schedule, and a person who’s been overseeing much of the work behind the scenes is CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. In conjunction with the news magazine show’s EP, Nick Bilton, Weiss has been looking to update the program, and those efforts have been accompanied by major staff changes and backlash. Some of the criticisms have come from former staff members, including ex-EP Bill Owens, who recently shared his biggest concerns over the series he once shepherded.

Owens worked at CBS News for 37 years and, in 2019, he was named the EP of 60 Minutes after having spent 12 years overseeing its content in other roles. He ultimately resigned from his post in April 2025 amid a flurry of behind-the-scenes changes at 60. Since his departure, Owens has discussed his time with the show, and he notably shared thoughts ahead of the Season 59 premiere, which aired in September. At Semafor’s New Media & Marketing Playbook event, Owens was asked for his thoughts on his former workplace and said:

Ratings for the latest season of 60 have reportedly been down compared to those of Season 58. The season premiere notched lower viewership and, despite some forward progress in subsequent weeks, more recent numbers haven’t been so strong. For instance, per data on the show’s October 25 broadcast, the episode only drew 5.6 million live viewers, which fell well below Season 58’s 9.1 million average. Despite that, when Bari Weiss addressed concerns, she stated that the show was doing “tremendously well.”

As for Owens, he’s been candid about leaving 60 Minutes, and he has attributed that move to no longer having the editorial independence he and his colleagues had long been granted. During the Semafor event, Owens also criticized the show’s interview with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and argued that better questions should’ve been asked. On a separate note, the veteran journalist also admitted that he wished his departure would’ve had a different effect on 60:

May 2026 marked the beginning of major personnel changes at 60 Minutes, as several high-profile staffers were let go, including correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega as well as former EP Tanya Simon. Days later, fellow host Scott Pelley was fired as well after he reportedly accused Weiss of “murdering” the show. Around that time, Owens defended Pelley’s comments, saying that he “stood up the way that I did a year ago and I couldn’t be prouder of him, and I know all the people at 60 Minutes couldn’t be prouder of him.”

Bill Owens has since moved on to other ventures and, beginning in March 2027, he’ll executive-produce a YouTube-based outlet known as NewPress. It’s also been rumored that Owens will spill tea about his time at 60 Minutes through a tell-all memoir, but that’s yet to materialize. At the very least, though, Owens still seems somewhat interested about what the future holds for 60.

It's an exciting time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fresh off VisionQuest's run for those with a Disney+ subscription, folks are looking forward to the upcoming Marvel movie release of Avengers: Doomsday. Folks are excited to see entire teams of heroes make up the Doomsday cast, although Kevin Feige confirmed more surprise characters are coming. In a recent interview Anthony Mackie might have spoiled one of those secret appearances.

What we know about Avengers: Doomsday is limited, so there are countless fans and theories about what The Russo Brothers might have up their sleeve. In a clip from ET's Twitter, Mackie spoke about the experience of shooting the mysterious blockbuster offering:

You hung out with WHO?! Hardcore Marvel fans will know that there's been no official confirmation of Paul Bettany appearing in Avengers: Doomsday. So if Mackie didn't misspeak here, this is huge news that Vision could seemingly appear in the highly anticipated crossover event. Coming straight off VisionQuest, this is a thrilling concept that's sure to quickly go viral.

Only time will tell if the studio responds to these comments, or if we'll have to wait until December to see if Bettany actually appears in the next Avengers flick. The actor has had a very long history with the MCU, starting by voicing J.A.R.V.I.S. in the first Iron Man movie. So it would be thrilling to see him join the battle against Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom.

Tom Holland is known for accidentally revealing Marvel spoilers, but he might have some competition if Paul Bettany ends up showing up in Doomsday. If Mackie did spill the beans, he'd be in good company, as Mark Ruffalo went so far as to accidentally spoil Infinity War's twist ending.

Marvel is known for its tight security, and the contents of The Russo Brothers' movie is being especially kept under wraps. Although as we get closer to its December release, more information is sure to start trickling out. Only time will tell how many surprise characters end up appearing that weren't in the cast list. I mean just look at Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, who got his own trailer after it leaked online.

Our answers will come when Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. If Mackie's comments are to be believed, we should expect to see Paul Bettany appear. But considering how many characters he's portrayed in the shared universe, there's no guarantee he'll actually be Vision. My head is truly spinning from all the possibilities.

DC’s Lanterns made quite a splash amid the 2026 TV schedule, as the HBO superhero drama received critical acclaim and strong viewership numbers. Since the show’s eight-episode season wrapped up in early October, fans have been wondering whether a second season might happen. Now, viewers may have even more questions about what’s going on, considering James Gunn is leaving his CEO post at DC Studios. Now, Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy is weighing in on Gunn’s departure and Lanterns’ future.

As the head of DC Studios, Gunn was one of the driving creative forces behind Lanterns, and both he and co-CEO Peter Safran are credited as executive producers. Mundy, of course, worked with the pair to lay out the direction of the series. Mundy was recently interviewed by The Playlist and was directly asked about Gunn’s exit after the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger and whether it could spell the end of his superhero show. Mundy answered honestly but, sadly, his comments don’t inspire much confidence:

Lanterns’ fate hasn’t been officially confirmed, as of this writing. Yet, based on Mundy’s sentiments, it’s hard not to get the feeling that the writing may be on the wall. As someone who enjoyed the show – which also counts Damon Lindelof and Tom King as EPs – I was eager to see another set of episodes. Prior to the Gunn news breaking, it had already been reported that a writers’ room was being assembled for Season 2, but Safran also said the season would only happen if there was a story worthy of being told.

Mundy and co.’s show predominantly centers on John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), a young man hoping to join the Green Lantern Corps. At the same time, Stewart receives “training” from prickly veteran Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), who fears being replaced by the young man. Ahead of the show’s debut, Gunn and the creative team described it as a grounded adventure in the vein of True Detective. Some fans were displeased, however, not just with the lack of green in early footage but with the eventual revelation of Jordan’s death (which Gunn defended).

It was always intended for John Stewart to become a big part of the DCU moving forward, as the newly minted Green Lantern is returning in Man of Tomorrow, which will be released in 2027. Beyond that, however, plans for the continuity as a whole remain uncertain due to Gunn and Safran being ushered out and Jeremy Latcham entering as CEO by Dec. 1. Based on some of the fan reactions to Gunn’s exit, they’re not confident Lanterns will be back for another season.

Needless to say, I’m not sure Chris Mundy’s remarks will necessarily make fans feel hopeful about the future of the show. Of course, the Green Lantern-centric series is just one piece of a larger puzzle regarding the future of DC Studios. I’ll be eager to see what Latcham and the head honchos at Skydance have to say about their plans and whether they include Pierre’s version of Stewart.

Lanterns is now available to stream in its entirety with an HBO Max subscription. Fans can also head over to that streamer to check out more DC shows, those connected to the DCU and those that are not.

I know I can't be the only one who watched the trailer for Alan Ritchson and Arnold Schwarzenegger's upcoming Christmas movie The Man with the Bag and had the instant urge to revisit a certain '90s holiday comedy, which also happened to star the Terminator actor. If you have a hankering for Jingle All the Way, or are just looking for a way to kill some time between now and when The Man with the Bag debuts (for everyone with a Prime Video subscription), you can catch the 1996 Arnold Schwarzenegger movie streaming for free right now.

Jingle All the Way (1996)

A truly fun Christmas movie, Jingle all the Way stars Schwarzenegger as a workaholic dad who's desperately trying to secure the most coveted toy of the holiday season for his son. His efforts to get a Turbo Man action figure for little Jamie in time for Christmas lead to a series of holiday-madness shenanigans. In addition to Schwarzenegger, the cast also includes Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson and Jim Belushi.

Stream Jingle all the Way for free on Pluto TV.

The Man With The Bag (Coming Soon to Prime Video)

Adam Shankman's upcoming comedy has Schwarzenegger playing Santa Claus this time around, with Alan Ritchson's character, a thief, along for the sleigh ride when he's enlisted to help Santa with a heist to steal back his Christmas bag. It sounds... well, ridiculous, but in the exact kind of way I want a Christmas movie starring these two actors to be. If you haven't watched the trailer yet, check it out below.

Stream The Man with the Bag on Prime Video starting December 2.

You've Got Mail is a movie that many consider one of the best rom-coms. However, because of how it ends, I do not. Now, that's not to say I totally dislike Nora Ephron's film. In fact, there's a lot to love about it. So, I am excited that it's going to get rebooted. However, in this new take, I will need them to fix the end.

You’ve Got Mail Is Being Rebooted

Now, let me backtrack for a second to the news about this reboot. Jason Orley, who has directed I Want You Back and Big Time Adolescence, is attached to helm this reboot. It will be based on the 1998 movie You’ve Got Mail, and it’s being described as a “new take on the classic romantic comedy.” Per Deadline, no other details are available, which means we don't know if it will be a modernized version of this story (however, I am guessing it will be).

We do know it’s being written by Orley, and it's a new draft of a script originally written by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont.

Notably, You’ve Got Mail was inspired by the 1937 play Parfumerie, and there’s also the 1940 movie, The Shop Around the Corner. So, the movie led by Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks is a reboot in its own right, and served as a modern take on a classic tale. Now, I’m hoping for an even more modern take (technologically speaking). I’m also hoping for one major change to be made to the story.

I Need This You’ve Got Mail Reboot To Have A Different Ending

While I know You’ve Got Mail is a highly rewatchable movie, and people go back to see Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks fall in love over and over again, I can’t do that because I hate the end. While this rom-com is a five-star film for the majority of its runtime, its conclusion totally ruins it, and I need the reboot to change it.

I mean, You’ve Got Mail ends with Joe and Kathleen confessing their love, and Kathleen just accepting that her store went out of business. Seriously, I still wonder why she’d want to be with a man who knowingly and actively just let her shop close so his big store could succeed. I don’t want my rom-coms to end with capitalism winning and people falling in love with someone who kept secrets and let that happen.

In this reboot, I need that not to happen. Instead, I’d like to see small businesses win, and even if it dosen’t I need her to at least fight for it. I also need the man she falls in love with to understand the harm he causes with his big business.

With all that said, I do like a lot of You’ve Got Mail (which you can stream for free on Pluto), and it’s always fun to see Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks work together. So, I am looking forward to this reboot that will hopefully feature two stars with undeniable chemistry like the two who came before them, a big battle of the bookstores, and an ending that does not culminate in the the owner of the smaller shop just accepting that big business won.

Spoiler alert! This story discusses the Live Shows Y2K Week on The Voice Season 30, which aired November 9. Episodes are available to stream the day after they air with a Peacock subscription.

The Voice has been airing on the 2026 TV schedule for a hot minute, but Live Shows are finally underway in Season 30 of NBC’s long-running singing competition. This week they were paying tribute to the hits of the late ‘90s and early 2000s. Yes, it was Y2K week, and veteran coach Adam Levine, who I should note won Season 29 with Alexia Jayy, and The Voice newbie Queen Latifah saw their combined six singers take on songs by Aerosmith, Britney Spears, *NSYNC, Bon Jovi, Avril Lavigne, and even fellow coach Kelly Clarkson, each demonstrating the talent that has kept them in the competition until now.

The Top 13 of the season – the coaches’ picks plus fan-voted Kyle Davis, Team Kelly’s 61-year-old singer – kicked of the night by performing a version of “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back”) by the Backstreet Boys that made me want to get up and dance.

It wasn’t until everyone had sung their hearts out that I got mad about the fact that being on the West Coast (in Los Angeles) means that voting is already closed by the time the live shows air. Seriously, I watch this show religiously, and I'm not able to keep a deserving singer from going home? Bummer. People actively not voting for the contestant I think should go through? Yeah, I can get big mad.

Viewers Eliminated A Talented Team Queen Singer After The First Week Of Live Shows

One of the most noticeable aspects of the Live Shows is just how fast the episodes can breeze by. While showcasing six singers in rehearsal before their performances, which now includes band members and back-up singers, it only left room for their coach and one other to give feedback while the East Coast viewers were voting.

A fun fact about me is that I love a great Britney Spears cover that puts a spin on her songs that we all know so well. One of my favorites is the slowed down, deeply pained version of “Baby One More Time” from the Scottish rock band Travis. So, when Team Queen’s Lillie Kolich took on the Crossroads star’s 1999 hit “(You Drive Me) Crazy,” I got excited to hear what she was going to do with it. Her sultry take on the otherwise upbeat dance track felt interesting and new and full of swag, and really made Lillie stand out for me.

That’s why I was really surprised, and definitely unnerved, when she was eliminated from the reality competition. She delivered a performance that stood out for being something different that could showcase her artistry. As someone unafraid of putting her own stamp on a classic, I was excited to see what choices she would make moving forward and am now disappointed that I won’t get that chance. What happened with the votes y'all?

Team Queen Is Down To Mia Knight And Big Country As The Live Shows Continue

Look, I don’t want to take anything away from Queen Latifah’s two remaining singers. It took a lot of guts for Mia Knight to take on the Kelly Clarkson song “Miss Independent” in front of the O.G. American Idol winner herself. It’s not an easy song, but she handled the pressure to deliver with ease. Then, there was BigCountry, who had the liveliest performance of the night, rocking out to Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life” with his big voice and big personality never letting the stage effects overpower him.

We have one more round of Y2K Week, as we get to hear Team Kelly and Team Riley duke it out before one of those singers is cut. Once the Season 30 winner is crowned in December, Keke Palmer will be taking on hosting duties for Season 31’s The Voice: Celebrity. Until then, keep tuning in to NBC on Mondays (and if you're like me not voting) to see how this all plays out.

I've been quoting Gollum's "my precious" voice for more than two decades, usually to annoy someone within earshot. Andy Serkis has spent considerably more time inside the character's head, and apparently, Middle-earth's most obsessive resident has started interfering with his sleep. Considering he is returning to play Gollum while also directing The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, I suppose there's no escaping him now.

The actor opened up to The Times about revisiting the role he first took on 26 years ago. The new film is headed for the 2027 movie schedule, and while fans have plenty of reasons to be excited to see him back in a motion-capture suit, Serkis admitted the reunion has been doing a number on his already restless mind. Here's how he described it:

I'm sorry, but imagining Serkis getting into a middle-of-the-night argument with Gollum is kind of hilarious. It gets even funnier when you remember that Peter Jackson compared the movie's psychological approach to Joaquin Phoenix's Joker. Apparently, getting inside Gollum's head is proving a little more complicated than anyone anticipated. This is a character who famously argues with himself, after all. Now he's apparently taking that talent into his actor's sleep schedule. I'd have enough trouble directing a movie without one of its stars trying to conduct a meeting inside my skull at 3 a.m.

Of course, a lot is riding on this particular trip back to Middle-earth. The Star Wars veteran actor first appeared as Gollum in 2001's The Fellowship of the Ring, and his performance-capture work helped change what audiences expected from digital characters, although Peter Jackson and the crew weren't entirely sure what to make of him at first. He returned in The Hobbit movies, but The Hunt for Gollum gives him a bigger responsibility than ever. He's stepping behind the camera for a film centered on the very character he helped make famous.

That means revisiting the voice, movements and personality that have become second nature over the years. We previously covered how writer Philippa Boyens was impressed by Serkis' physical commitment when she saw him back in his motion-capture suit. He's 62 now, and getting down on all fours to play that creature sounds exhausting enough before you factor in the sleepless nights.

I actually wrote last year about Serkis admitting he "cannot escape" Gollum. At the time, I took that as a career observation. Apparently, it also applies at bedtime. While promoting his new memoir, My Pressures, he discussed how playing a role can change an actor and how hard it can be to leave a character behind. Gollum has occupied a corner of his professional life for over a quarter-century. No wonder returning to that mindset is taking some adjustment.

At least he'll have some familiar faces around. Peter Jackson is producing alongside Fran Walsh and Boyens, while Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood are returning as Gandalf and Frodo. Wood has even said he thinks Serkis is the perfect person to direct a movie about Gollum.”

I'm excited to see what the mo-cap pioneer does with Gollum now that he's calling the shots, but I hope he gets a decent night's sleep before opening weekend. After 26 years, the poor man deserves a few hours without hearing "precious" in his head.

Spoilers ahead for the most recent episodes of The Mob on Hulu.

In just a few years, The Traitors has become an Emmy-winning sensation for those with a Peacock subscription. Luckily for fans, the studio behind the show has given us another campy reality competition series with The Mob. I'm mad that basically all my favorite contestants have been whacked, especially my number one. Still, there is one way this new show is beating The Traitors IMO.

Two episodes of The Mob have been airing weekly for those with a Hulu subscription, and I've been loving how silly the show is. While RuPaul's Drag Race alum Willam Belli is a top tier reality TV star, that unfortunately didn't stop Maria from whacking her in the the last episode. I'm officially in mourning after seeing my favorite Ru Girl eliminated, but I still have to give The Mob its flowers for one way that I think it's superior to The Traitors.

The Mob's Jobs Have Actual Time Limits And Stakes

Considering what a soundbite machine Willam was throughout her six-episode arc on The Mob, the rest of the season will presumably be way less entertaining. Still, I have to say that I much prefer the Hulu show's "jobs" over the missions that we're shown during The Traitors.

For both of these shows, contestants must complete tasks in order to bank money for their respective prize pots. While The Traitors is a wildly popular show, there are plenty of fans who are simply disinterested in the missions, with some even fast forwarding through them altogether. Sure, the inclusion of shields could affect the game as a whole, but for the most part the missions don't feel super important to the show. Namely because the time limits on them seemingly aren't accurate, and the contestants appear to have plenty of time to complete them.

This isn't the case for The Mob. It appears that the time limits are legit for the jobs, as we've seen the cast run out of time and lose money in basically every single episode. This gives those jobs a real sense of stakes, something that is arguably the biggest criticism about The Traitors. The latter series could learn a few things from the Hulu show regarding missions, but we'll have to wait and see if the next celebrity season follows time limits more closely. That doesn't appear to be happening in Traitors: New Blood.

New episodes of The Mob air Mondays on Hulu as part of the 2026 TV schedule. Additionally, The Traitors: New Blood puts out new installments Thursdays on NBC, before streaming the next day on Peacock. We'll just have to see if the new competition show ends up having a long life on Hulu.

More than fifty years after it was banned in numerous countries and received a scarlet letter X-rating in Britain and The United States, The Devils is finally getting seen in all its glory. An uncensored director’s cut of the religious horror film returned to theaters on a limited basis earlier this year, and it’s now getting a full 4K UHD release next year in all its debaucherous glory.

The Devils has largely faded from the collective cultural memory, but the conversation around it was inescapable in the early 1970s. Directed by Oscar nominee Ken Russell, the film stars Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed and follows a charismatic priest and a repressed nun who is sexually obsessed with him. His lurid behavior leads to accusations of witchcraft and some truly wild behavior from nuns, townspeople, and witch hunters.

Russell’s original version of the film required heavy censorship to even get an X-rating. An infamous scene, nicknamed The Rape Of Christ, allegedly involved naked nuns provocatively touching a statue of Jesus, while a priest looked on and masturbated. It had to be removed entirely. Another scene of a woman using a human femur to pleasure herself was significantly shortened along with other scenes of torture that were deemed far too graphic for general audiences. After a lot of back and forth, it eventually got the X-rating.

Typically the X-rating drives audiences away, but in this case, the significant controversy actually led to a solid box office run. The Devils made more than ten million dollars worldwide, which was a respectable sum in 1971. It also earned some of the most divisive reviews in history, as it got 0 stars from Roger Ebert and many other prominent critics who called it pornographic, while simultaneously winning awards at Venice and getting recognized by the US National Board of Review.

Prior to his passing, Russell worked on a director’s cut of the film. It was screened on a limited basis in the early 2000s but never released without heavy censorship. In recent years, Warner Bros. did a full 4K remastering of the film, and earlier this year, they brought it to Cannes for a screening. It was well received, and the film later got a more limited release in some artsy theaters in the US and Europe, this time with the modern NC-17 rating. It did quite well for a re-release.

You probably already know if you’re the type of person who can handle the full-blown version of The Devils. If you read this article and walked away feeling like it’s something you want to experience, you’ll be able to screen the movie at home when it’s officially released on April 20, 2027. It’ll include Russell’s Director’s Cut, as well as the other versions that were released over the years, plus hours of interviews, featurettes, and other bonus materials.

With the book-to-screen adaptation of Haymitch's story, Sunrise on the Reaping, set to hit the 2026 movie schedule soon, the potential for other prequels has been emphasized. To me, and many others, Finnick feels like a shoo-in for this treatment. So, when I spoke to Sam Claflin about his newest project, Ebenezer, I also asked what part of his victor’s story he’d like to see explored in a prequel. In response, he gave me not only his pitch for a story but also how he could be involved in it.

Sam Claflin’s Idea For A Finnick Prequel

Of course, there’s been a desire for a Finnick prequel for a long time. Sam Claflin has also been clear that he’d be very open to one happening. However, after Sunrise on the Reaping’s director Francis Lawrence told CinemaBlend that they’ve talked about a Finnick prequel, I had to ask the actor who played him about it. Let me tell you, he had his pitch ready. Claflin explained that while Finnick’s games would be “worth exploring,” especially since he was the youngest victor ever, there’s a different chapter of his story he’d like to see on the big screen:

I couldn’t agree with him more! While Finnick did go through the games like Katniss and Haymitch, what happened to him afterward might be worth exploring even more. Following his win, Finnick was forced into prostitution by President Snow, and he was paid in secrets. It’s a dark tale, and unlike anything we’ve explored in The Hunger Games world before, as the Daisy Jones & The Six actor explained:

Every single Hunger Games story has something very important to say, and they all address very prominent problems and themes. By telling a story about what Finnick went through after his games, this franchise would have the opportunity to do that again in a totally new way. It would also finally give an origin story to one of the series’ beloved characters.

Who Sam Claflin Would Like To Play In A Finnick Prequel

Now, when it comes to who might play Finnick in a prequel, obviously, it won’t be Sam Claflin. The prequel movies have always cast new actors in the roles of younger versions of the characters we met in the original trilogy. However, the Love, Rosie actor has an idea for how he could get involved in a film, as he explained:

Well, I’d love to see that! Sam Claflin is 40 years old, so he’s at the right age to play Finnick’s father. Plus, if he could get involved in that way, it’d mean we’d get to see more of Finnick’s family and home in District 4, which I’ve always wanted. So, I think this 100% needs to happen.

I also think he’s right in saying it’d be great to hire someone “younger” and more unknown to play Finnick. The Hunger Games launched OG stars like Claflin, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Tom Blyth and now Sunrise on the Reaping’s Joseph Zada into stardom. It’s such a great vehicle for young actors, and it would be wonderful to see someone new step into such an iconic role.

However, for now, this is a dream. So, while we hope to see Finnick’s prequel on the big screen someday, you can see Sam Claflin in the Hunger Games movies by streaming them with a Hulu or Disney+ subscription, and you can see the franchise’s newest prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping, in theaters on November 20.

There are a lot of upcoming Hallmark movies to look forward to, especially as Countdown to Christmas continues. Many of these films are led by Hallmark staples, of course, but it’s hard not to think about previous network stars who used to headline those offerings. This includes Danica McKellar, who is one of many ex-Hallmark stars to have joined rival company GAF. However, the Wonder Years alum is speaking out about the whole situation and wants fans to know she didn’t leave.

In 2021, McKellar exited Hallmark after signing a multi-picture deal with Great American Family. Over her six-year tenure at Hallmark, McKellar starred in nearly 20 films, so it was definitely a shock when her departure was confirmed. However, McKellar recently clarified the situation and made note of how Bill Abbott -- the former president and CEO of Hallmark Channel’s parent company, Crown Media -- factored into it. She told PauseRewind via Komo News:

Abbott was the president and CEO of Crown Media for 11 years before ultimately starting GAF. Considering their prior working relationship, it's admittedly understandable that McKellar would want to follow him to a new network. And, of course, the desire for more creative freedom is also reasonable for an actor.

So, from McKellar's point of view, she didn’t “leave” Hallmark but simply stuck with the person who helped build the network amid his venture into something new. As for how her new work situation is going, McKellar notes that she’s much more involved at GAF when it comes to making her movies. Overall, it sounds like the former child star has been relishing that:

McKellar’s feelings about having creative control and being more involved are similar to what Candace Cameron Bure has said about GAF. The Full House alum, who also made the switch from Hallmark in 2022, has opened up about living her dream making faith-centered movies. She serves as an executive producer on all of her GAF films and even some films she doesn’t appear in. It definitely seems like both McKellar and Bure are a lot more hands-on than they were at Hallmark.

Even though McKellar is no longer on the network, she has no problem defending her Hallmark movies either. They’ve gotten a bad rap over the years, with many pointing out that Hallmark movies are far too predictable and the network hasn’t embraced POC and LGBTQ+-centric stories. However, the cable channel has been working to make some changes over the years, and McKellar still shows her support to her Hallmark friends and their movies.

While I miss seeing Danica McKellar on her previous network, I can’t say I blame her for being content at Great American Family. It's my hope that she continues to headline entertaining films that delight audiences whether they arrive during the holidays or not. On that note, though, with the holiday season coming up, there are going to be a lot more Christmas movies to look forward to that aren’t just on Hallmark.

Andrei and Libby Castravet have spent years entertaining 90 Day Fiancé fans with their up-and-down relationship. However, it would seem those days are now over. After missing out on appearing on the 2026 TV schedule, the couple have announced that they're leaving the franchise. And, with that, they're not mincing words about the situation.

While Libby soft-launched the departure with some posts on Instagram, Andrei was a bit more explicit. He popped up in the comments and shared a goodbye in a way only he could. For better or worse, this departure is unapologetically filled with Andrei's signature attitude (via John Yates):

This situation marks just the latest instance in which a high-profile couple to depart the 90 Day Fiancé series. And only months ago, Shekinah Güven also vowed she'd never work with 90 Day again. It sounds like Libby and Andrei, at the very least, may have something lined up, though they haven't dropped any clues as to what that might be.

Libby and Andrei leaving 90 Day Fiancé comes a year after the unexpected passing of her father and fellow 90 Day star, Chuck Potthast. She wrote about dealing with grief following his passing, and perhaps shutting the door on this chapter is a way for the couple to move on.

Their time in 90 Day was not peaceful and created major rifts in their family. Libby became estranged from her brother, Charlie, as well as her sisters, as they took issue with Andrei's brash attitude and the way he fit into their way of life.

As for what comes next, I could imagine they're hoping to get involved in a show that plays to his skills as a real estate agent. HGTV still has plenty of shows with which they could make that transition, assuming there's a casting agent out there willing to give the couple a shot.

Still, if I had a nickel for every time a 90 Day Fiancé star said they were leaving to do bigger and better things, I'd have a ton of nickels. Ultimately, many of these people leave and end up struggling to find another series to appear on. Angela Deem may be the most notable case of this, having gone from one of the franchise's biggest stars to being absent from TV. She's recently hinted that her comeback is coming, but no concrete details have been shared on that front, as of this writing.

It's worth noting that other 90 Day Fiancé fans aren't buying the Andrei & Libby news and feel that the couple will eventually appear in a future season of The Last Resort. I'm skeptical of that, but I can add that, of all the deception we've seen from 90 Day stars over the years about their true plans, Libby and her family are pros at keeping fans in the dark. For now, we can only wait to see what happens.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce finally said their vows and are in the process of building a home in Ohio. Amidst reports of neighbors being told to stay away from the property and having negative feelings about the mansion's construction, another neighbor is speaking out to buck the narrative.

A new report on the couple's house, which is located in the Village of Bratenahl, comes from Page Six. While Kelce and Swift's fame and massive estate is bringing a lot of attention to the community, a resident claims that more in the community are for their new neighbors than against them.

Taylor Swift's Future Neighbors Are Reportedly Largely Happy About The Move

The outlet had a chance to speak to a person in the neighborhood who lives only minutes away from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's mansion. Ahead of a community meeting to discuss their tentative landscaping plans, the anonymous neighbor stated that they felt more people are hype to see them move in than not:

That sounds right, because I know I would be thrilled to be neighbors with the same person who pulled off the most noteworthy but private wedding in 2026. Sure, there's a risk of the house drawing passionate Swifties hoping to sneak a peek at the married couple, but living next to one of their properties can only help home value!

Why Some People Are Mad About Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce's New Mansion

If there is anyone upset about the new mansion Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are building, it might be the neighbors directly next to them. The story went on to say that some residents took issue with the couple's privacy fence, and the amount of trees they'd taken down in order to execute their landscaping plans.

According to a previous comment from neighbor Chuck Bauernschmidt, the issue was the threat it posed to local deer. With worry that the fence could impale and impede the path of the animals, the fence was later amended to be smaller, and there's now a path that stops short of Lake Erie.

Another neighbor, Katherine Bolton, has complained that the planned trees for the residence could jeopardize the sewer system. If it becomes an issue, it could be expensive to fix, but I have a feeling the billionaire songwriter is good for the money.

All in all, the complaints sound like the usual things you'd hear at the average HOA meeting. The difference here being that the conversations are surrounding the future home of one of the most famous songwriters of a generation and her future NFL Hall of Famer husband. Would this be getting as much attention if it was anyone else? Probably not, but at least it sounds like they have more support than not.

The couple hasn't been spotted at the property yet, but that's no surprise given the Kansas City Chiefs season is still ongoing. Taylor Swift has been spotted supporting her husband on the field, and with a move to Ohio in the works, I don't think there's any doubt she's committed.

It's been a wild week for fans of the superhero genre. Yesterday the internet exploded when it was revealed that James Gunn and Peter Safran were stepping down as co-CEOS of DC Studios, and there are countless questions about how upcoming DC movies and shows will be affected. Some fan reacts are making me especially concerned about Lanterns (which is streaming with a HBO Max subscription) and more.

Gunn's tenure as DC's head has been cut short, and it's unclear if the first slate of projects called Gods and Monsters will still move forward. The director/writer/producer took to social media with a statement about his departure, and some of the responses on Threads are cutting me to the core. Case in point: the following response which has a whopping 1.8k likes.

Well, now I'm depressed. Ever since its first season ended, fans have been wondering if Lanterns would get a second season on HBO. After all, there's plenty more Green Lantern lore to explore, with the writer Venessa Baden Kelly interested in bringing in Kilowog to the series. Unfortunately, Gunn's departure might put the show's second season in jeopardy, especially after Lanterns was the subject of fan backlash.

This isn't the only depressing fan response to James Gunn's threads post. Another one that's hitting hard and has over 900 likes reads:

Ouch. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become a well-oiled machine over its nearly two decades in theaters, the same can't be said for things at DC. The former DCEU began with Zack Snyder's movies, which quickly put the Justice League together rather than methodically giving them solo movies. Unfortunately that shared universe started becoming less and less interconnected over the years, eventually ending with Aquaman 2.

James Gunn and Peter Safran were hoping to make a more cohesive franchise with the DCU, and there were a number of thrilling crossovers in the first few titles. While we'll still get to see a number of characters collide when Man of Tomorrow hits theaters next summer, it's unclear exactly how the burgeoning shared universe will continue afterward. For hardcore superhero fans, it feels like we'll never get a DC counterpart to the MCU, which is super depressing.

Right now there are more questions about the DCU than answers. Gunn and Safran were replaced by former Marvel executive and producer Jeremy Latcham, who obviously has experience in the genre. We'll just have to wait and see what comes next.

The next DC movie hitting theaters is Man of Tomorrow on July 9, 2027. For now fans can see Clayface in theaters as part of the 2026 movie release list.

While we’ve been patiently awaiting news on Shang-Chi 2, Marvel is bringing back Simu Liu for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. So, like many other MCU stars awaiting Secret Wars filming, the man has been trying to stay fit. He recently took a note from Inde Navarette when it comes to Marvel workouts, and trolled Saturday Night Live’s recent Shane Gillis gaffe in the same video.

SNL's Recurring Controversy, And Simu Liu's Trolling

I’m sure Marvel was super happy about getting roped in to the Shane Gillis monologue controversy, which involved the Tires star joking about women wearing little clothing at the gym these days. (He also capped these comments by calling them “whores,” which is probably what made the story go as viral as it did.) Anyway, Shane Gillis made the joke at Studio 8H, and then a week later Inde Navarette referenced it while talking about working out to play one of the X-Men in her own SNL monologue.

This is where Simu Liu comes in. The man came out of the wood work this week to cheekily show off a gym workout. He superimposed the video with Inde Navarette’s SNL monologue comments, and captioned the video, “time to put on my little outfit…”

Listen, this isn’t the first time Simu Liu has had a little fun trolling on the Internet, and I feel confident in guessing it won’t be the last. Just a couple of months ago he had a little fun with the MCU movies in order, and asked fans to “please help [him] support this little indie feature,” above a poster for Avengers: Doomsday, which will likely make over a billion dollars. Then, there was that time he joked about the Spider-Man leaks when Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire were involved in one of Tom Holland's popular films.

He can take it as well as dish it out, though. Early in his career, he modeled for some stock photos, and the Internet LOVES to bring it up. But he's taken the comments on the chin.

Right now, Marvel is in between films, so if you’re going to troll about the MCU, now’s a good time for a star to get a little attention for it. While schlepping relatively low weights is not as impressive as, say, one-armed pull-ups, it’s a good way to keep the fanbase engaged as Doomsday gets closer.

Avengers: Doomsday hits the 2026 release schedule around the holidays, and is in theaters opposite Dune 3, which has earned it the moniker Dunesday. Meanwhile, Chris Hemsworth has remained swole, and it has people wondering if he’s getting ready for Secret Wars. On the other hand, Simu Liu has already confirmed he's in both.

I spend a lot of time keeping up with the 2026 movie schedule and all the upcoming superhero movies, but Jennifer Garner left me thinking about a Batman production from a decade ago. The actress recently shared a fond memory involving Ben Affleck, Ina Garten and an unforgettable family trip to Paris. I love that the Caped Crusader barely scratches the surface of what made it so special.

During a conversation on Happy Hour with Ina Garten, the 13 Going on 30 actress recalled taking her children overseas while Affleck was filming in London. Apparently, the comic book movie production provided the perfect excuse to get out of town for a while. Garner explained:

I recently revisited Affleck and Garner's time making Daredevil together, so hearing her describe his later superhero blockbuster as some "Batman-ish movie" is especially funny. I imagine Affleck had a few more specific words for the project, but I appreciate Garner remembers the family adventure rather than whatever Bruce Wayne was getting up to at the time.

Her timing also helps identify the film. While Justice League arrived in theaters in 2017, Affleck and the production spent months filming in London the previous year. Reports from that April confirmed that Garner and their three children planned to stay in the U.K. during production. By May, the family had also been spotted vacationing in Paris. So, despite the wonderfully vague description, Justice League appears to be our Batman-ish culprit.

There's a bittersweet wrinkle to the timeline. Garner and Affleck announced their separation in 2015, before the trip, and officially filed for divorce in 2017. Their divorce was finalized the following year. That makes this a particularly sweet memory of their family life during a complicated period. The two have maintained a close co-parenting relationship since, with Garner recently praising Affleck for helping care for their children while she works.

Apparently, we have Ina Garten to thank for one of Garner's favorite memories from the trip. With her youngest son, Samuel, only 4 at the time, Garner shared photos of the kids with Garten, who suggested they take a boat ride along the Seine. Really, who am I to argue with the Barefoot Contessa about how to spend an afternoon in Paris?

Garner recalled cruising down the river as the city began lighting up around them, and the experience stuck with her. She's since made a point of doing it whenever she returns to Paris, and looking back at those original photos still reminds her of how happy the kids were. She told Garten that her suggestion made the whole thing "such an adventure." I love that something as simple as taking a boat ride became one of those family memories she keeps coming back to.

Garten's Paris recommendations didn't stop there. Years later, when Garner returned with her eldest daughter Violet, she texted her friend for another round of suggestions. This time Garten sent them to a handbag boutique, a cheese shop, a specialty food market and a restaurant specializing in soufflés. Violet apparently enjoyed the itinerary so much that she retraced their steps while studying abroad. Now I'm wondering how I get Ina Garten's number before my next vacation.

I like hearing Garner speak so fondly about those days, especially knowing what was happening in her personal life at the time. It also makes me wonder how many wonderful family memories get made while Hollywood's biggest productions happen in the background.

Affleck might have been busy bringing his take on The Dark Knight to life; his wife and kids were apparently having an adventure all their own. Something tells me those Paris photographs mean a whole lot more to her than another superhero movie ever could.

While Donald Trump and the White House have engaged in verbal back-and-forths with several late-night talk show hosts, the bulk of those have arguably been with Jimmy Kimmel. The Live! star has notably taken multiple shots at POTUS over the years and received blistering responses as a result. In more than a few of those cases, Kimmel has directly addressed the sentiments shared by Trump and co. on air. And, just recently, Kimmel responded to the assertion that he supposedly has a “peanut-sized brain.”

What Exactly Did The White House Say About Jimmy Kimmel?

It’s during Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s opening monologues that viewers typically hear the titular host’s thoughts on President Trump and other political matters. During the November 9 broadcast that aired amid the 2026 TV schedule, Kimmel discussed a statement that was recently released by White House spokesperson Davis Dingle. As can be seen on YouTube, Kimmel laid out the message, which not only included comments about his intelligence but also took aim at his skills as a host and more:

Just weeks ago, Dingle chastised Kimmel via another statement and, at that point, he declared that the media personality was “so devoid of actual talent that nobody with any common sense would ever watch him unless it was to laugh at his miserable failures.” And, days prior, President Trump insulted Kimmel as well, calling him a “loser” after the host made jokes about the attendance level at his recent rallies. Kimmel responded with quips while recapping those situations on air, and he did the same thing this time around.

Jimmy Kimmel Drops A Joke In Response To The WH’s Latest Comments

Ultimately, Kimmel didn’t seem too fazed by the sentiments shared by Dingle. With that, he proceeded to share a jokey pitch to the White House employee:

Kimmel didn’t finish there, as he also mused that “Trump now has interns insulting me.” As of this writing, the WH hasn’t responded to that “rap battle” comment. Overall, though, this marks just another chapter in the Kimmel/White House/Trump saga. The verbal skirmishes have become so notable at this point that fellow late-night TV hosts Seth Meyers and John Oliver have joked that Trump hates Kimmel the most amongst them and their peers. Kimmel hasn’t just dropped jokes when discussing the current administration, though.

At this point, Kimmel is of the belief that the late-night TV world is “being poisoned” in part due to this political landscape. Months ago, he was also asked what he believed would help save the format, and Kimmel got political by saying, “A different president would be a good start.” On that note, President Trump still has two more years in office, and it remains to be seen what kind of barbs his administration will trade with Kimmel moving forward.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC.

If you haven’t seen You Can See Everything on the 2026 movie schedule, please note that there are MAJOR spoilers in this article. If you have seen it, or have already been spoiled, read on!

Perhaps the most startling moment in a movie filled with WTF moments is when Amanda Seyfried suddenly appears in You Can See Everything. The star of the Elizabeth Holmes series The Dropout, which you can watch with a Hulu subscription, shows up about halfway through the documentary. First, just as herself, then later reprising her role from The Dropout as Holmes. It became a code among those who made the movie, and later those who saw it, to keep this reveal a secret, and that included, most of all, Seyfried herself.

It’s created some awkward moments for the Emmy winner on red carpets lately. Those moments started well before the movie was widely released and were seen by only a handful of festivalgoers at the Telluride Film Festival. However, once the movie was screened, some outlets did let slip the secret that Seyfried had a big role in it. That’s when the awkwardness began.

Take, for example, an exchange just a week or so after the film screened at Telluride. Seyfried, attending a premiere for another movie at the Toronto Film Festival, is asked by Entertainment Tonight if she’s going to be “part of the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary.” Her response is a masterclass in dodging the question, evoking her Dropout colleagues:

She doesn’t deny being in the movie, nor does she confirm. There are politicians on Capitol Hill who aren’t this deft at ignoring a question they don’t want to answer, but still say something interesting. Keeping the secret was crucial for the movie, and really, for the viral marketing of the film. Word of mouth has carried this documentary to box office heights that very few docs ever come close to approaching. That’s in large part due to word of mouth, including people telling their friends things like, “You won’t believe the twist!”

You Can See Everything is being talked about for a lot of possible Oscar nominations, including Seyfried for Best Supporting Actress. That would be another unprecedented achievement for a documentary, and I still think it’s a longer shot than other awards watchers, but it’s not out of the question. For the record, I’m rooting for it to happen.

Seyfried deserves the accolades not only for her performance and for the question-dodging skills she’s employed so often over the last couple of months when asked about her secret role in one of the season’s biggest hits.

Minor spoilers ahead for the most recent episode of Survivor.

The Open Era of Survivor is here, with new episodes of the 51st season airing weekly on CBS (and streaming with a Paramount+ subscription). While some fans have complained about twists, I'm enjoying this season, especially certain characters like Kristin Flickinger. She recently got some backlash after opting out of eating two grubs in the last episode, and took to social media to explain her reasoning.

Folks often wonder about how much money Survivor contestants make, but in any given season there are number of other mysteries. Some fans have been wondering why Kristin let her grubs go free instead of having a chance at winning the Merge Feast, and over on her Instagram she offered some context. In a video she said:

I knew it. There was something about Kristin's crunchy vibe that signaled vegetarian to me. While she might have had some meat on a reward or while starving in Fiji, the act of eating a living creature was a step too far. So why compromise her morality when she might still end up losing the challenge and not even getting the merge feast?

Later in her same Instagram video, Kristin spoke more about what was going on in her mind when she decided to opt out of the gross food challenge on Survivor 51. In her words:

Honestly, this makes a ton of sense. Eating something nasty is one thing, but it was another for Flickinger to kill a living creature. What's more, she might not be starving as much as other Survivor players; she was shown having a real understanding about what Fijian wildlife could be used as food. The Merge Feast also ended up being a glorified charcuterie, so I have to assume she wouldn't have eaten any of the cured meets that Brady and others were chowing dow on.

I assumed that Kristin's vegetarianism was at the heart of the matter, some fans were criticizing her decision to opt out of eating the grubs. Some responses from Twitter include:

• "i'm just shocked that kristin, who has been applying for 25 years and apparently learned all the survival skills, didn't even try to eat the grubs lmfao"
• "Kristin is so soft can’t believe she threw out her grubs"
• "Kristin training for years, yet won’t eat a grub??"

To be fair, the grubs weren't part of an actual immunity challenge. That might have motivated Kristin to give it a try, but in the end she was merely competing for one food reward. So it wasn't worth it to sacrifice her morals, especially with the two grubs alive and crawling around on her plate.

While she's gotten some hate online for this decision, Survivor fans have also immortalized Kristin's decision through some solid memes. You can check one out below:

Survivor fans are known for being passionate, and often make the most memorable moment of each new episode into A+ memes. There were a bunch about Kristin refusing to eat the grubs, to hilarious results. We'll just have to wait and see what comes out of the next episode of the Emmy-winning competition series.

Survivor airs new episodes Wednesdays as part of the 2026 TV schedule. Kristin is still arguably my favorite player of the season, so fingers crossed she makes it deep into the game.

Being a struggling actor in Hollywood is tough, and even huge stars like Chris Pratt go through the wringer early in their careers (like working at Bubba Gump Shrimp). Such was the case when Pratt lost out on the titular role on the show Chuck. Pratt auditioned for the role in 2007, but lost it to Zachary Levi. That has got to be hard enough, but for Pratt, it was made worse as he was taunted by a billboard for the show in LA. Pratt got the last laugh on the casting directors of the show years later when he got his own poster on the same building for Jurassic World.

After trying out for and not making the final cut for Chuck, things got worse when a billboard Pratt could see from his apartment went up advertising the show, with Levi featured on it. Pratt recently talked about it with Barstool:

Imagine waking up every morning and looking out the window at a billboard that you hoped would have your face on it, only to see someone else you lost out to. It would be maddening! Pratt kept at it, of course, and eventually landed gigs in Jennifer’s Body and Moneyball, before really breaking big as part of the ensemble cast of Parks and Rec. It wasn’t until 2015 when the moment came full circle, at the premiere of one of Pratt’s earliest blockbusters, Jurassic World.

The moment wasn’t lost on Pratt, as he explained:

That really is coming full circle, from what sounds like a real low point early in his career to the triumph of starring in one of the biggest franchises in Hollywood history. Jurassic World came right on the heels of Pratt joining the MCU as Star-Lord in the first Guardians of the Galaxy, so he had become one of the biggest movie stars on the planet.

So does this mean he’s got a “hidden rivalry” with Levi? Well, probably not. He doesn’t seem to have an animosity towards the Shazam! star, just frustration for not getting a part at that point in his career. It’s safe to say that things have worked out pretty well for Pratt, who will next be seen on the 2026 movie schedule in Way of the Warrior Kid, which will be available to watch with an Apple TV subscription.

2026 has been a solid year for movies, with smaller-budget movies like Obsession managing to make it big at the box office. There were also a number of daring new A24 movies, and that studio is offering another daring entry with Jordan Firstman's Club Kid. I was able to catch an early screening of the dramedy, which had me laughing and crying in equal measures throughout its brisk 121-minute runtime. Club Kid is my favorite movie of the entire year (so far), and I'm truly obsessed with its portrayal of gay nightlife.

Over the past few years, there's been a ton of conversation about the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in the media. While we got a steamy book-to-screen adaptation with Heated Rivalry, Club Kid offers an incredibly authentic look at nightlife in the community, warts and all. As a gay man in my mid-30s, I thought it was impressive how the depictions were, allowing me to relate intimately with this acclaimed new film.

Club Kid Tells Something Moving And Real About Gay Nightlife

Jordan Firstman is the writer, director and star of Club Kid, and deserves all the flowers he's received at festivals like Cannes and TIFF. While audiences might know him from his scene-stealing roles in English Teacher (streaming with a Hulu subscription) and Ms. Marvel, he takes center stage as protagonist Peter. He's a party promoter and habitual drug user who has been raging in the New York City nightlife scene for a decade, and is feeling the effects that his nocturnal proclivities take on him.

When Peter is fired from his job and arguably at his lowest, he's surprised to learn he has a son named Arlo (Reggie Absolom), the result of having sex with a woman in a darkroom years ago. What follows is a grittier take on Big Daddy, and we watch Peter and his son bond when he's suddenly dropped off at his door following the death of Arlo's mother.

Throughout the movie, we're shown an unapologetic and unfiltered look at the gay nightlife scene, including the drug use that can often accompany it. The movie's opening sequence shows Peter at the height of his career as a promoter. I was immediately struck by how real the club scene was, showing the various mini-conversations that happen in a crowded bar. Peter and his friends also engage in a mixture of drugs, especially GHB, ketamine and cocaine. It's when he's crossfaded that he eventually has sex with a woman, in a scene set in the venue's darkroom, where folks go to engage in anonymous sex.

Darkrooms have a long history in the LGBTQ+ community, and have been portrayed onscreen in projects like Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song Trilogy. While some audiences might balk at the scene in Club Kid, I have to applaud Firstman for showing them in such a real way, potentially educating straight moviegoers in the process.

Peter's relationship with drugs is also a major part of this movie, and I once again was shocked by how close to home it felt. I've seen firsthand how alluring and insidious drug use can be in nightlife, and have lost friends to it. Firstman's protagonist is given reason to change his lifestyle when he suddenly becomes a parent, but there are so many queer folks who are never able to separate themselves from the scene. While I've never had the experience of meeting a child I didn't know I had, I couldn't help but relate to the story told throughout the film.

Club Kid gets its wide theatrical release November 6th as part of the 2026 movie release list. We'll have to see if another movie manages to beat it as my favorite movie of the year... but I doubt it. Now let Jordan Firstman direct whatever else he wants.

There is a time-honored tradition of Saturday Night Live cast members and hosts “breaking” on the show, when they just can’t contain their laughter. It’s often some of the best moments of any episode, but it can really stress out cast members when it happens. Ashley Padilla recently opened up about it and how she reacted to a specific example of that happening to her while working in a sketch with host Ryan Gosling and fellow castmate Mikey Day.

In a recent interview, Padilla talks about how she writes sketches and thinks of them like a song, with beats to follow. If every sketch has a rhythm to follow, fellow actors going out of their way to make her laugh is like someone banging out of rhythm with a cowbell. It happened to Padilla in a sketch called “Cyclops” last season while Gosling was hosting (and it wasn't the only time in that episode). She talks about how it affected her and what goes through her head when it happens to her. Padilla told Time:

In the sketch, you can see Padilla begging the two of them to stop, though they are clearly entertained enough to keep it going. Honestly, they pretty much abused her, though Day did (kind of) warn her about what they would be up to. Padilla explains:

I have to be honest here: the sketch is actually much funnier with Padilla trying as hard as she can not to lose it as Day and Gosling keep moving towards her, as she literally begs them to “stop.” I’m not sure the sketch would’ve been funny otherwise. Clearly Day and Gosling (plus Kenan Thompson) are having a blast hazing Padilla. They even cheer when it seems they got her to break. Lorne Michaels might not like it (though that might be a misconception), and the cast members get frustrated by it, but as a member of the audience, I love it.

Saturday Night Live Season 52 is well underway on the 2026 TV schedule, and cast members have been breaking for decades. Gosling himself broke in a previous hosting gig, so it’s not like it’s ever going to stop. I hope it never does anyway. Heck, I’d love to see it happen more often!

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is nearing its 20-year anniversary, and many fans have been watching the Marvel movies in order since Day 1. The shared universe (which is streaming with a Disney+ subscription) has a few fan favorite franchises, chief among them being James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy. I've been missing Nebula and the rest of the team, but Karen Gillan recently gave me some hope about their return.

The end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 saw the team splitting up and going their separate ways. The final title card confirmed that Chris Pratt's Star-Lord would return to the MCU eventually, which put doubt into whether or not we'd ever see everyone else. In an interview with The Direct, Gillan was asked if there's a chance we'll see Nebula back in upcoming Marvel movies, with the actress responding with:

Honestly, I'll take it. This isn't a confirmation about if/when we'll see the Blue Meanie back in the shared universe, but the fact that Karen Gillan is in contact with the powers that be at Marvel is a hopeful message. Nebula is one of my favorite characters in the entire MCU, and I'd love any opportunity to catch up with her sometime in the future.

When we last saw Nebula, she and Drax were committed to staying on Knowhere and raising the children that they saved from the villainous High Evolutionary. I'd love to se how this was going, as well as how Karen Gillan's character stands with her the revived Gamora. There are certainly narrative threads to pull from, so let's hope that the studio moves forward with a project that includes Nebula.

James Gunn is departing as co-CEO of DC Studios, which might offer some hope for Guardians of the Galaxy fans who want to see more from the cosmic team of heroes. Now that his schedule is freed up, perhaps he'll be inspired enough to explore what happened after Vol. 3. After all, Marvel fans adore the Guardians.

For now fans can re-watch Karen Gillan's tenure as Nebula on Disney+. That includes the three Guardians movies, the Holiday Special, as well as appearances in Avengers: Infinity War, Endgame, and Thor: Love and Thunder.

The next MCU movie hitting theaters is Avengers: Doomsday on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. We'll just have to see if the Guardians of the Galaxy end up popping up in that movie or its sequel Secret Wars.

If Parks and Recreation and The Office have one thing in common, it's that both series took a little while to find their footing. Of course, these two comedies have more than one thing in common -- both aired on NBC around the same time, both were created (or co-created in Parks & Rec's case, alongside Michael Schur) by Greg Daniels, and both debuted with big expectations from fans of an existing series. It's no surprise that Amy Poehler would find some very common ground with Steve Carell when talking about their experiences on their respective shows.

Not all of the best sitcoms of all time got off to an amazing start. The Office and Parks and Recreation are two perfect examples of shows that needed more than a few episodes to find their groove. In March, back when Steve Carell's new HBO series Rooster was just getting started, the Office star sat down with Amy Poehler on her Good Hang podcast. Among the topics that came up was how poorly their earlier sitcoms were initially received by viewers.

As Poehler tells it, there are two people that she's been told she's a "poor man's version of," and Carell is one of them. She went on to laugh about how terribly the debut of Parks and Recreation went, saying:

That viewers might have been looking for more of what they'd come to know and love from The Office -- and Carell's character, Michael Scott -- is not that surprising, given its creators and the fact that it was another single-camera mockumentary-style workplace comedy. In the case of Parks and Rec, the focus was on the office workers at the Parks and Recreation department of a small town in Indiana. That included Poehler's optimistic and determined Leslie Knope.

When Greg Daniels and Michael Schur's new series debuted in spring of 2009, it was around the same time that The Office was wrapping up its fifth season. Months prior to Parks and Rec's debut, The Office had its post-Super Bowl double episode, "Stress Relief," which was watched by millions (and is remembered as one of the best episodes of the series). The Office was firmly established with its fanbase, while Parks and Rec was just getting warmed up.

It's almost easy to forget that The Office had faced a similar challenge years earlier, as Carell noted in his conversation with Poehler:

Lest we not forget, The Office didn't debut to universal praise and sky-high ratings when it arrived in 2005, and it was nearly cancelled after its first season. The show arrived on the heels of the success of the 2001 Ricky Gervais sitcom that started it all, and to say that the U.S. version of the beloved UK comedy had big shoes to fill would be an understatement.

Personally, I didn't hate the first season of the U.S. version of The Office when it aired, but I also wouldn't argue with many of the criticisms of the show's first six episodes. That's a whole other conversation though. Getting back to the topic at hand, in his conversation with Amy Poehler, Carell called himself out as "a poor man's Ricky Gervais."

I don't think anyone would say that about Carell today, but he certainly had a high bar to meet when leading the U.S. version of The Office. And from what he said, he intentionally didn't watch more than a minute of Gervais in Office:

There really is only one David Brent, so it's understandable that Carell wouldn't want to try to recreate that character in Michael Scott. Ultimately, Carell's character became iconic in his own right, thanks in large part to the actor's comedic brilliance. Several seasons after he made his debut as Michael Scott, Carell had a say in how his character would exit the series.

All of this to say, I can see why Carell and Poehler would connect on this particular topic, as both of them saw success in their respective roles and shows, but it wasn't instant and both had to find their way out from under the shadow of other performances. Each show had to find their own way to success, and it's just really fortunate that both were given time and seasons to do so. I can't imagine a TV world without Michael Scott or Leslie Knope!

You can watch Parks and Recreation and The Office streaming with a Peacock subscription.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for the 90 Day: Hunt For Love episode "The Girl Who Saw Red." Stream the episode with an HBO Max subscription and read at your own risk!

90 Day: Hunt For Love surprised me when two cast members decided to give dating a serious go, but I'm not expecting it to last. Sorry to Jamal Menzies and Emma Perry, but I'm already seeing all the red flags that this trial-run relationship could be over by the time we reach the Season 2 tell-all.

Emma continues to be the best part of Season 2 as episodes continue to air as part of the 2026 TV schedule. Her continued feud with Chloe Fabiano and relationship with Jamal have carried this season, but I don't know if there's more to the latter than just providing 90 Day Fiancé fans with some quality entertainment.

Emma And Jamal Are Already Fighting Like A Couple That's Been Together For Years

From storming off in the middle of arguments to sitting down for therapy sessions, it feels like Emma and Jamal are already preparing for an appearance on 90 Day: The Last Resort. These are the arguments I'd expect from a couple who were married and on the verge of splitting, not a couple who only just decided to start dating.

Emma insisted the drama in the latest episode was tied to her ongoing feud with Chloe, and that outside of the show, she and Jamal wouldn't have as many problems. Based on both of their past storylines, I'm more apt to believe they're just very quick to feel deep emotions, which can be a volatile combo when two people are in a relationship.

Are Emma And Jamal Still Together After Hunt For Love Season 2?

Imagine my surprise when I saw an update from 90 Day Fiancé insider Shabooty suggesting Jamal and Emma are still together. A photo apparently taken earlier this year is making the rounds online, and it shows them vacationing together in Aruba.

All this to say, neither is posting clues that they're still together as of writing. It's possible the trip to Aruba was something for them to see if they wanted to keep dating after Hunt For Love and that we'll see that unfold in a future spinoff.

If Jamal and Emma are together, I'd genuinely be curious to see how it's going. On the off chance they are going strong, they may just turn into one of the all-star couples of 90 Day Fiancé. I'm rooting for this franchise to have a new star couple, so that would be an upside of these two getting together.

We'll get some updates when the tell-all hits, but until then, we'll just have to keep watching 90 Day: Hunt For Love. Season 2 is so much better than the previous season so far, so here's hoping a potential third season is even better.

Some minor spoilers for FBI can be found throughout this article.

Throughout FBI’s eight-season run, the CBS procedural has touched on a handful of topics that have hit serious and important notes. That’s continued as Season 9 hit the 2026 TV schedule. This week's episode dove into domestic violence, and star Juliana Aidén Martinez told me that while she was frustrated over the storyline, it ultimately led to something pretty awesome.

Martinez joined FBI during Season 8 as Special Agent Eva Ramos. While it is only the second season she’s been on the show, we've been slowly been learning more details about her personal life. Monday’s episode, “Ultimatum,” dug deeper into her family life when her mom called her for help to leave her abusive partner. Unfortunately, by the time Eva got to her mom’s house, she no longer wanted to leave.

This is something that’s been going on for four years now, and Eva wanted to be done with it all. For Martinez, she tells CinemaBlend that the story made her just as upset as Eva, maybe even more:

FBI has had a lot of gruesome cases, but this kind of storyline can be particularly difficult to tackle. Having the kind of passion and frustration that Martinez had definitely helped fuel the episode, even if it was tough to get through.

For the actress, it came with an unexpected benefit: she learned about what New York is doing to help victims. Not only that, but Martinez was able to work alongside The Crime Victims Treatment Center to be able to tell the story authentically.

Working alongside the CVTC gave Martinez a new perspective on the situation and how to better channel what Eva and her mom were going through. Even though it was a hard episode to film, being able to have that kind of knowledge and understanding will not only help Martinez in future episodes, but will maybe even impact Eva as a character.

I don't know what will happen with the two in future episodes, Martinez is hopeful the resolution to this storyline will be satisfying. Fans have not seen much of Eva’s personal life and her family, and this small taste shows how much she cares for her mom. It’s why she initially told her she was done, because she didn’t want to see her in pain. If Martinez has her way, Eva and her mom will both be taking center stage again in the near future:

The popular crime procedural has delved into heavy topics before, and there’s no telling what will be next. The series doesn’t seem to shy away from emotional storylines no matter how hard they may be, but that’s what makes the series so great and so exciting. You never know what could be next. A major exit? Another storyline that ties in with real life?

Tune in to new episodes of FBI on Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS, streaming the next day with a Paramount+ subscription to see what happens.

We're well past Big Brother Season 28's finale on the 2026 TV schedule, but former Houseguests are still taking shots at each other. Runner-up Taylor Brown has had a chance to watch some episodes, and as a result, she was able to see what Melody Morris had to say. With that, Taylor is now wondering how Melody had any right to discuss strategy.

In a recent livestream featuring fellow Houseguest LaTrice "LaLa" Verrett and one of BB's most memorable winners, Jun Song, Taylor went off. Brown mentioned Melody's critique against her and how she supported the narrative that the latter "did nothing" in the game. On top of all that, Taylor also wanted to know what made Melody any different:

She makes a good point, but it's also one that many other Big Brother fans have been making. Those outside the house were equally frustrated that Melody hadn't done anything in the game, even when her closest allies were in jeopardy. Meanwhile, she was hanging out with members of F.A.P. and The Crossovers and talking about how Taylor did nothing in the game.

As for why Taylor is only bringing this up now, it always takes a while for Big Brother's late-game Houseguests to catch up with what others were saying during the season. They obviously couldn't watch the live feeds with a Paramount+ subscription, and sometimes the television edit is deceiving.

Given that, I think Taylor has finally had the time to check out some of the episodes and see some of the live feed clips sent to her by fans. This probably prompted the response about Melody, who truly didn't have a better chance of winning Big Brother than Taylor did, in my opinion.

When talking about her own game, Taylor has acknowledged her shortcomings. She admitted that the finale Q&A was not her finest moment and that she choked when it came to answering the big questions. She also called out Angela Murray and others for their reactions to her questions, which Melody also played a part in.

As for Melody, she hasn't mentioned Taylor a that much in the past few weeks. Primarily, she's been on a tour around the United States with Drew Campbell, and simultaneously continues to tease fans about whether or not they're dating. I would be curious to see what Melody has to say about all of this, and if there's any mutual beef on her end with Taylor putting her on blast.

Big Brother Season 28 is available to stream over on Paramount+. With the post-season drama still going on between Houseguests, it may be worth a rewatch just to get refreshed on all that went down, because even I'm struggling to remember how these feuds started.

Before the Arrowverse existed, fans had a Superman show without Superman called Smallville, and that series defined my childhood. Now, it’s celebrating it’s 25th anniversary (and making me feel old). The series focuses squarely on Clark Kent, and it makes some interesting choices regarding the DC mythos. Interestingly, the show never saw Tom Welling's Clark fully suited up as the Man of Steel, and the actor himself shared some BTS details about why that was the case.

Just to refresh fans' memories, Clark never wore the classic red-and-blue suit, and barely hit the skies. However, the final moment gave a little wink at who this fan-favorite Clark Kent had become by showing him running across the rooftop of the Daily Planet and ripping open his shirt to reveal the classic S on the chest. This was the closest fans came to seeing the actor in the hero tights.

When Welling and his co-star, Michael Rosenbaum, (who played Lex Luther) spoke with Variety, he revealed the reason behind the lack of a super suit:

The absence of a full suit wasn’t a major surprise, given creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar initiated a “no flights, no tights” rule when they started the show. Only one of those was ever broken. While Welling admits that they “toed the line a few times” when it came to the suit, they never did get the actor in a pair of tights. The reason for that was pretty simple. They weren’t able to do so unless Welling gave the “all right,” and to this day, this iteration of Clark has not suited up.

Funny enough, the closest we came to seeing Clark in a hero costume was when he wore the Green Arrow suit for an episode. Years later, along with Erica Durance (who played Lois Lane), Welling did reprise his role as Clark for a scene in the Arrowverse's "Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover event, though even by that point, the character had given up his powers and retired as a hero. Despite Kent not taking to the skies in the final shot, Welling enjoyed the series, and he had this to say about his character's status:

This is technically true, and there have also been plenty of Supermen before and after Smallville. Yet fans have remained dedicated to the series. That's partially thanks to Welling, Rosenbaum, and several cast members reuniting conventions around the country. Plus, Rosenbaum and Welling host the re-watch podcast “Talkville,” which is currently recapping Season 9. With that, fans continue to hear BTS stories and re-live their favorite moments.

While there have been other Supes shows, the former WB/CW series still stands as the only series to solely focus on Clark and not his alter ego. But this could change if Welling and Rosenbaum succeed in reviving the series. The duo have been reportedly attempting to bring back Smallville via an animated sequel, and this could potentially mean (finally) seeing Clark in the suit.

I'd still actually like to see Tom Welling don the costume in a live-action production, though, even if the chances of that happening seem slim to none. At the very least, fans can enjoy Clark's entire journey by streaming all 10 seasons of Smallville with a Hulu subscription.

Carson Daly has been a host and a constant presence in my life since the ‘90s. I first became aware of him with his spot as a nighttime host on L.A.’s influential and highly rated alternative rock station KROQ-FM. So, by the time he became a presence on MTV with Total Request Live when the show debuted in 1998, he was already a trusted voice in music and pop culture for me.

Before YouTube and social media, MTV was the place to go if you wanted to be exposed to music you might not have already been aware of yet, and TRL brought heightened awareness to the pop princesses and boy bands of the era. You could catch the hottest music videos of the time while also seeing celebrities drop by to chat with Carson Daly about projects they were promoting.

He always had an ease and comfort with the talent but could also engage with the very passionate viewers as they agreed and disagreed with him. And there’s something comforting about seeing him officially step into the gig as co-host of Saturday Today, all these years later. The Voice host expressed his gratitude to People when reflecting on his latest gig:

While I never went to TRL in person, and likely won’t make it to the Plaza where they shoot Today, I did tune in often, especially when the likes of Britney Spears or any other popular pop stars were performing, so that I could teach myself the dance steps, to varying degrees of success. I am part of that audience that has grown up with Carson Daly, and I continue to watch him across a variety of projects to this day. And although I do miss the glimpse Total Request Live gave viewers into the lives of the biggest music stars of that era, the most recent attempt at a revival and the decline of MTV in general have made that impossible to recapture.

As someone who has had the successful host on my own TV screen over the decades, I found it particularly touching that when he officially added the Saturday Today co-anchor job in New York City to his already busy schedule that includes shooting The Voice in Los Angeles, he immediately thought of his mother watching the Today Show in their kitchen while he was getting ready for school. He clearly knows how proud his mother would have been to see her son become a part of something that was so important to her own life. Daly explained:

Admitting he teared up over how his mother would feel about his latest hosting gig made me tear up in the process, knowing firsthand how hard it is not to share such a big accomplishment with the one person you know it would mean the most to. He also joked that the other bonus of being gone on Saturday mornings is that it gets him out of making breakfast for his kids, but that they better not DoorDash as a replacement since that’s just too expensive.

There are still rumors that Carson Daly will be leaving The Voice after Season 30 wraps on the 2026 TV schedule, which likely won’t die down anytime soon, especially with Keke Palmer stepping in as host for Season 31’s The Voice: Celebrity. But until we know for sure, the former TRL host can be seen doing his thing on Saturday Today as well as guiding the The Voice singers through the return of the Live Shows as they get closer to announcing a winner in December.

An era in superhero-related media is officially coming to an end, as James Gunn and Peter Safran are officially stepping down from their posts as the co-CEOs of DC Studios. This surprising news arrives only a few weeks after the finalization of the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger. At this point, the news is still very fresh and, based on social media, the responses to this major development vary tremendously. Interestingly enough, amid all that, one fan brought up a wild fact regarding Gunn’s tenure, and I’m feeling so many emotions.

Gunn and Safran joined DC Studios in 2022 and, from there, they began to construct their DCU continuity, which was to span movies, TV and video games. The pair eventually developed a ten-year plan and, up to this point, that strategy has yielded films like Superman and Supergirl as well as shows like Creature Commandos and Lanterns. The wild comment that was recently shared by an X user had nothing to do with any projects like that, though. Instead, they marked the end of this chapter by naming a long-gestating flick:

I’m honestly at a loss for words here, as this fact is absolutely correct. Matt Reeves’ The Batman was released in March 2022 months before Safran and Gunn were hired. The sequel was announced in April of that year and, since then, the movie has seen a variety of delays and is currently set to hit theaters in early 2028. On the one hand, it’s understandable that someone would chuckle over the fact that this sequel’s development will have outlasted the Gunn/Safran era. But, on the other hand, I’m actually a bit sad.

As someone who has been interested in the DCU thus far, I’m a bit disappointed over the possibility of another reboot. However, what really makes me sad about the fact pointed out in the social media is that it’s a reminder of just how long The Batman: Part II’s development has taken. Of course, I do understand the reasons, though, as the Hollywood strikes played a key role in that. Also, more recently, Reeves had to take a step back from the film to handle a personal matter, and Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to complete principal photography. Reeves isn’t leaving the movie entirely, though, as he'll remain in touch with Soderbergh during the shoot and completely retake the reins during post-production.

It was just weeks ago that Reeves’ situation was announced and it was mentioned that he had support from Safran and Gunn. That’s just one detail that makes the news of their departure all the more surreal to me. Gunn posted about his exit on his Instagram and reflected on the highs of working for DC. Additionally, the filmmaker praised the various collaborators he had the chance to work with. Overall, Gunn – a longtime fan of DC Comics – seems to have a lot of gratitude for his time serving as co-CEO of the studio.

While James Gunn and Peter Safran will vacate their positions ahead of Jeremy Latcham’s arrival by December 1, their work within the DCU isn’t done just yet as, at the very least, he’s still in post-production on his Superman follow-up, Man of Tomorrow, which is set to be released amid the 2027 movie schedule. Also, Gunn and Safran are still credited as producers on The Batman’s sequel. I’m not sure what lies ahead for DC but, for now, I’m going to be glued to my screen to see if any other fans drop any other wild facts.

Man of Tomorrow soars into theaters on July 9, 2027, while The Batman: Part II opens on February 18, 2028.

We can all agree that the Olaf animatronic walking itself around Disneyland Paris is adorable, all on its own. Now it's even cuter, with his own magical sleigh to help transport him around the Kingdom of Arendelle as he makes his way to a stage where the Arendelle Carolers perform for the holidays.

One of the biggest drawbacks that came with introducing a “living” animatronic Olaf to guests in Disney’s European theme park is the fact that it can’t walk very far very quickly. I mean, he is a snowman after all. So now, and just in time for the holiday celebration, the adorable snowman who just wants to live his best summer is taking on winter in style with his own magical sleigh. Check out the short clip of a cast member steering Olaf around as he waves to the adoring masses gathered around:

The holidays are in full swing in the Disney theme parks around the world, and no one embodies the winter season better than Olaf the snowman from Frozen, one of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ most popular franchises of all time. As a result, I’m happy to see that the beloved character has his own mode of transportation, especially after a few incidents of Olaf failing, freezing, and falling over. It’s a frightening sight when it happens, though Josh Gad has kept a sense of humor about it all, as the actor who is responsible for the snowman's lovable personality.

Getting to meet beloved Disney characters is a longtime tradition, where animated characters become live-action characters in the parks. While we knew that Disney Parks had been working on robots for a few years, it wasn’t until we actually got to see Olaf in action that I realized just how remarkable the achievement was. I’m also thankful that they’re continuing to build on that by creating this sleigh, which seems to have a purpose bigger than just transporting the character around the World of Frozen in Disneyland Paris.

In the video clip, you can see that Olaf’s sleigh, while too freaking cute just on its own, has the dual purpose of also working as a bridge to get him onto the stage at the foot of North Mountain so that he can join the Arendelle carolers for a 15-minute musical performance where he leads the choir. The sleigh transforms into a short platform that Olaf can shuffle across to the back of the stage where he can do his part in the show, avoiding the need for someone to have to physically lift him up and get him on the stage some other way.

While more Frozen films are in the works, we won’t see Frozen 3 until November 24, 2027. Until then, I’m hoping we’ll get more Olaf fun in and around the Disney theme parks, as he’s a character that would be a welcome addition to the U.S. locations as well.

Since Sir Patrick Stewart’s passing, I have spent a great deal of time reading stories from his co-stars about his work and impact. It’s lovely to see tributes continue to pour in, but the sentiments that have truly hit me in my feels have come from Ian McKellen, Stewart's longtime best friend (and sometimes on-screen nemesis). While Sir McKellen broke his silence weeks ago, he just shared additional thoughts on his late comrade, and I may or may not need a tissue.

While Stewart and McKellen battled on the big screen as X-Men's Professor X and Magneto, respectively, the two seem inseparable in real life. They were actually so close that McKellen even officiated Stewart’s wedding to Sunny Ozell in 2013. So, when the actor stopped by Entertainment Tonight to promote his movie, Ebenezer, he got a chance to reflect on his friendship with Stewart, and his comments are just too sweet:

I think everyone would be better off having a friend who speaks about them as lovingly as McKellen discusses Stewart. To put it simply, the two were the definition of friendship goals, and the seasoned actors elevated everyone around them. I can't imagine it's easy for McKellen not having his good friend around, but I love that he's choosing to remember him in such a positive way.

Of course, given McKellen’s role in Ebezener as Jacob Marley, it makes sense that his friend would be on his mind. Stewart's take on A Christmas Carol still serves as a high point in his career and a benchmark for stage acting in general. It seems I'm not the only one who is feeling a a way about this tribute either based on the comments of the Instagram video. I think toriyikes sums it best: “Making me cry in the afternoon!” Fans may agree after watch ingthe video below:

Shortly after Patrick Stewart's death was reported, Ian McKellen took to X to share a sentimental message. In it, the star reflected on his and Stewart's time serving at the Royal Shakespeare Company and discussed their subsequent work and endearing friendship.

While Stewart was greatly known for his work as an actor, McKellen’s words were a a sweet reminder that he was so much more. Yes, he was “serious-minded,” but he was also always up for a laugh and even gave his own eulogy back in 2015 at a Just for Laughs gala. There's a reason his roles as Professor X and Jean-Luc Picard are still iconic, and it's because the compassion that he put into the world. Just as McKellen said, he made it a little better, and that's something we should all remember.

Of course, it should be noted that we will the two X-Men alums together one more time when Avengers: Doomsday hits the 2026 schedule on December 18. The movie will now mark Stewart's final on-screen performance following his death at 86 due to Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. Trailers have already teased that Stewart's Professor X and McKellen's Magneto will share the screen again, and I'm not sure I'm prepared for that reunion.

I'm confident that Patrick Stewart's final turn as the X-Men's leader will be satisfying and that his body of work as a whole will stand the test of time. More than that, though, if the comments from Ian McKellen and so many others are anything to go by, Stewart's kind spirit won't be forgotten either.

Pixar movies have been entertaining audiences for decades, especially the Toy Story franchise. We were treated to another adventure with everyone's favorite toys when Toy Story 5 hit theaters earlier this year, with the project now streaming with a Disney+ subscription. I've been wondering why that army of Buzz Lightyears spent so much of the film wandering around the woods, and now we finally have some answers behind that narrative choice.

Toy Story 5 reviews were positive, and plenty of folks liked the running gag of all the Buzz Lightyears roaming around the woods together. During an interview with Gold Derby, director/writer Andrew Stanton got real about why the squad of Buzz toys spent so much time in the wilderness. As he explained:

Honestly, this makes a great deal of sense. We all know that toys in the animated franchise play dead whenever humans encounter them, hiding the secret that they're actually alive. So when Toy Story 5 brought in an entire group of new Buzz Lightyears, they had to be put in a setting that allowed the action figures to continue guarding that secret.

Toy Story 5 made fans appreciate Jessie, but the running gag of all the Buzz Lightyears was a delightful side plot during the movie's 102-minute runtime. It was heartwarming to see the toys connecting with various animals in the woods, which also served as an A+ reference to Bambi. As the filmmaker went on to share:

The Toy Story franchise is known for including easter eggs to other Disney projects, so the fact that the fifth movie went full Bambi shouldn't have come as much of surprise. Still, I'm glad that we got some answers about why the Buzz squad was kept in the woods for the majority of the movie.

Toy Story 5 is streaming now on Disney+ as part of the 2026 movie release list. We'll just have to see if the House of Mouse moves forward with a sixth installment of the beloved property.

Kim Kardashian is a bona fide billionaire, and that’s in great part due to the performance of her shapewear and clothing brand, SKIMS. The company has seen immense growth and success in recent years, though it now finds itself in a bit of hot water with customers. Just recently, SKIMS dropped its latest advent calendar, and buyers aren’t happy with the items included. The company has since vowed to provide refunds to those who purchased the item but, ahead of that, many took to the Internet to roast this new product from “Kimberly.”

SKIMS has dropped more than a few items over the years that have prompted consumers to splurge, from its signature nipple bras to the more recent “micro fits.” Advent calendars have also been commonly offered by the brand though, and this latest one costs $148. With that price point, buyers were upset to discover that the calendar only included common items like SKIMS-branded bobby pins, hair clips and a small bear keychain. One X user reposted a product review from TikTok, and many users took to the comment section to weigh in:

• Kimberly playing in y’all face 😂😂 - @DntBurnYoBridge
• All this could've been grabbed at the dollar tree for way less 😭😭 - @Philly_Phag
• Kim would have to run me back my coins!!! - @Baybarbie899Her
• I thought for sure there be cute undies, but I guess you would have to order the box w/ your size. Cute socks, something. Can’t believe she thought this was a good idea. 🤨 - @MikeyPatrick5
• I crashed out by the Bobby pins. 😭- @LJa212

Comments like these haven’t been limited to X, as some people have also posted about the product on Instagram since its release in early November. One user shared a photo of the calendar and the products and expressed disappointment via their caption:

As mentioned before, though, SKIMS has responded to the situation, as the company shared a statement with Today, saying that it was “aware of the feedback.” The spokesperson confirmed the brand’s intention to provide refunds to dissatisfied customers and also said the following:

This isn’t the first time that SKIMS has been on the receiving end of negatively charged publicity. In 2022, the company received blowback due to a controversy revolving around Kim Kardashian being edited in an ad. 2024 also saw fans outraged due to Kardashian and co. releasing boxers, which many compared to postpartum hospital diapers. A number of people also doubted whether Kardashian was actually modeling the XS size in advertisement materials.

It can’t be said with certainty just how many advent calendars SKIMS has sold this year but, regardless, the company now finds itself in a position to provide some reimbursement. Something that remains unclear at this point, though, is whether Kim Kardashian and her collaborators will choose to make changes to the existing calendar or take this feedback and apply it to the one for next year.

Some spoilers for A Dog’s Perfect Christmas can be found in this piece

Christmas movies have officially hit the 2026 TV Schedule and taken over my life. Between Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas, Netflix, and even Hulu, the new Christmas movie options are endless. It can be hard to decide what to watch, and when I saw the trailer for Netflix’s A Dog’s Perfect Christmas, I knew it had to be moved to the top of my list, even if I was sure it was going to make me cry.

The book-to-screen adaptation centered on the Goss family during a difficult holiday season when Juliana (Kathleen Rose Perkins) fell ill, leaving her workaholic husband (Milo Ventimiglia) and depressed father-in-law (Dennis Quaid) in charge of their teenage daughter (Brooke Lena Johnson), rambunctious twins, and beloved basset hound. The film was largely narrated by Winstead the beloved basset hound, and also included an adorable corgi puppy that Ello, the teenage daughter, rescued from the streets.

A Dog’s Perfect Christmas had something for everyone: adorable dogs, family drama, and even romance. I knew it was going to be an emotional watch from the start, but I couldn’t have imagined what led me to reach for the tissues over and over again.

Why I Thought I Would Cry

I don’t think I’m the only one who immediately worries for a dog’s safety when they’re in a movie. Hollywood has a long history of killing beloved family dogs, so much so that there are entire websites dedicated to finding out if a movie contains a pet death. I’m someone who doesn’t like spoilers, though, so I’ve always refrained from checking it out, which is why I spent a large chunk of A Dog’s Perfect Christmas terrified for Winstead.

The odds were stacked against Winstead from the start. He was old, his human was already depressed about losing his wife, and the teenage daughter had brought a new puppy into the home. Plus, Winstead made it clear that his goal was to make his human (Quaid) find happiness again. The closer he got to that goal, the more I started to worry for his fate.

Thankfully, Winstead was spared from a tragic Hollywood ending, and so was Ruby, the adorable corgi puppy who officially becomes a member of the family by the end.

What Actually Made Me Cry

Netflix spared me from sobbing over a dead dog, but I still shed several tears while watching A Dog’s Perfect Christmas. Watching the family have to deal with Juliana’s illness was heartbreaking, especially knowing that they had already gone through a huge loss a couple of years prior. I couldn’t help but get teary-eyed when Hunter and Sander had to sit Ello down and explain how sick her mom really was.

While there were plenty of sad tears shed over the course of the film, there were also several times I found myself crying because I was laughing so hard. That was all thanks to Winstead. Even though the dog didn’t die, I still ended up shedding a few years about him anyway.

As the trailer suggested, Winstead was the pseudo-narrator of the film, introducing audiences to the Goss family and keeping us up to date. Of course, he did all this from his dog perspective, which led to some hilarious and touching moments. For example, he referred to Juliana as Juliana-Mom since that’s what he heard everyone calling her, and Christmas became “Merry Christmastime.”

The moments that made me cry from laughter, though, were anytime Winstead intervened to try and bring the family together, but ended up making a mess instead. He yanked a tablecloth off to get Sander and Ello to help each other clean up, and he regularly got the twins hyper in the hopes of making Sander smile.

Any dog owner will recognize the look of a dog who thinks they’re helping but is actually making things worse, and that’s exactly what Winstead did time and time again. I also couldn’t help but get teary-eyed from laughter every time Winstead judged Ruby for making a puppy mistake.

Before you return to the classics and watch one of the best Christmas movies of all time, check out A Dog’s Perfect Christmas, streaming now for everyone with a Netflix subscription. And don’t forget to check out all the upcoming Christmas movies still coming this holiday season.

Henry Cavill is never afraid to get his geek on, and I love that for him. More importantly, he’s not afraid to do so while raising awareness for an important cause. All this month, the Movember Foundation is raising money for and shining a light on important topics in men’s health, from cancer awareness to mental health support. So naturally, this means Cavill is back with a mustache for Movember (and totally pulls it off).

The Superman actor is a long time supporter of the foundation, having previously grown a mustache in support. This time, the actor is embracing his nerdy side as his latest team up pairs him with Google’s Antigravity (an AI tool on Googlebook) to create a 16-bit game called “Mustache Protocol.” In it, a suspiciously Cavill-looking mustachioed hero is making his mission to stop rogue CGI artists from erasing all the mustaches in the world. The actor post Part 2 (of a three part series) on his Instagram:

As you can see, the hero has lots of muscles and a handlebar mustache very similar to the Witcher actor’s own fancy ‘stache. While the attention should be primarily on raising awareness for Movemeber, it’s hard to miss the cheeky humor presented in the video, specifically the arm re-load. Now, you maybe thinking, "huh, that looks a little familiar." Well, you’d be right. This is a fun nod to Cavill’s role in Mission Impossible - Fallout, which fans helpfully dropped in the comments in the form of gifs. You know, in case you needed reminding.

Paramount has previously used the mustache in that movie when the studio made a donation to the Movember Foundation. However, that’s not what Cavill is winking at in the video. He dropped an “IYKYK” when giving his hero a “little pocket,” which if you know, is another Mission Impossible reference. If you don’t, this is slightly poking fun at continuity errors in the movie, which yes, included disappearing pockets, but fans are here for the 'stache:

• I’m loving these. You and your mustache have to do a comedy together 🤣 - @andr.eacapuletti
• OUR KING OF THE NERDS - @lumieresetup
• Ohhhh I missed that arm reload!!!!!! And the stacheeeeee!🤌🏾 - @drveeru_sakthi
• August Walker is back baby ❤️🔥🙌 - @zacksnyderfans
• Is this mustache a crime? Because if so, arrest me immediately 😊 - @erika_marcial_7

The actor is clearly having fun taking a break from several projects, including a Highlander reboot movie, and doing so for a worthy cause. Though I wasn’t surprised to see the style of the game had a delightful vintage feel to it. The stylistic choices really show off Cavill’s personality, and that’s why fans are loving the videos. Only he could make brisket feel like a reasonable health choice for a power up. Part of the joy in watching the actor create something so wholesome is seeing him show off his wonderfully geeky side, which fans get to see often. Surely the “game of the year awards” is Cavill’s for the taking, right?

Whether it’s his love of the Witcher video games or working with Amazon on the Warhammer 40,000 series, he’s never strayed from being just like the rest of us. He’s also reportedly attached to the Voltron live action adaptation of the animated series from the ‘80s. Though I have no information on whether or not he'll have a fancy 'stache.

I mustache you to remember that while you're supporting all of these projects, that you also check out the foundation's website and note the importance of the 'stache this Movember.

Johnny Depp was wrapped up in legal issues and personal matters during the early 2020s, with the biggest situation being his defamation case with former wife Amber Heard. The Oscar nominee received a mostly favorable verdict in 2022 and, since then, he’s been easing his way back into the entertainment industry. On that note, his latest feature is the 2026 movie schedule entry, Ebenezer. Now, amid this phase of his career, one of Depp’s most recent producers is getting real about the prospect of his comeback.

In 2023, Depp starred in the French historical drama film Jeanne du Barry, and the film sees him play the role of Louis XV. Nellee Holmes served as one of the executive producers on that film, and she recently spoke to CNN as part of a wide ranging story on Depp. Holmes was quite complimentary of the actor, calling him a “good human being.” In the producer’s estimation, Depp has forged connections with “people who trust him” and still believe in him. As for the quality of the leading man’s work, Holmes had this to say:

In terms of Jeanne du Barry, the film generated headlines several years back due to being Depp’s first post-trial movie. The biopic was directed by Maïwenn, who also co-starred alongside Depp as the titular character. Ultimately, the movie debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023, and Depp received a standing ovation. Despite that praise, Maïwenn would later claim Depp was “difficult” to work with due to creative differences and personal conduct.

All that aside, though, Holmes is of the belief that Ebenezer will mark a turning point for Depp. The film was announced back in October 2025 and, at that time, it was also confirmed that horror maven Ti West would direct it. Months ago, West praised Depp’s portrayal of the titular Ebenezer Scrooge, noting that he possesses that “cadence and that musicality to the way that he performs.”. Another bit of praise came from Depp’s co-star, Rupert Grint, who simply referred to him as “so iconic.”

This holiday flick isn’t the only production Depp has on the horizon either. He’s also set to headline Day Drinker, which is a supernatural thriller film from director Marc Webb that’s set to be released amid the 2027 movie schedule. There have also been rumblings regarding a third Pirates of the Caribbean film being in the works, thanks to comments from producer Jerry Bruckheimer. It’s unknown if Depp would star in the film, but he joked about possibly not being able to grow facial hair again should he reprise Captain Jack Sparrow.

Ironically, amid talk about Depp making a “comeback” in Hollywood, he prefers not to use that term. Depp previously admitted to being confused by the word being applied to his circumstances, because he “didn’t go anywhere” to begin with. Still, it does indeed seem that the star’s career is on an upward trajectory and, all the while, he seems to have people like Nelle Holmes and Ti West in his corner.

Check out Johnny Depp in Ebenezer when it opens in theaters on November 13. Also, be on the lookout for Day Drinker, which is set to hit cinemas on March 26, 2027.

As of late, 90 Day Fiancé's Sarper Güven has been dipping his toes into the world of stand-up comedy. That venture is apparently proving to be fruitful as well, as he's allegedly making bank, if these latest court filings are to be believed. As Sarper and Shekinah continue to navigate the divorce process following their time on The Last Resort, it's being alleged that he has cleared over six figures from touring over the past year.

The latest news comes from TMZ, which reports that Shekinah is seeking thousands in monthly spousal support. It's a steep sum, even with both coming off the 2026 TV schedule where they netted pay for appearances within the TLC franchise. If these numbers are accurate, however, I'm shocked to say it might be justified.

Shekinah Wants Thousands Monthly In Spousal Support, And Cites Sarper's Comedy Earnings

Per a post on TMZ's Threads account, Shekinah wants $6,189 a month in spousal support, as well as reimbursement for $35,000 in legal fees. She went on to claim in court documents that Sarper's stand-up comedy netted $280,000 on their joint tax returns, with a $180,000 net profit.

I find that number more jaw-dropping than Sarper's body count. Sure, I'd previously written about him selling out comedy shows, but 90 Day Fiancé fans have witnessed a lot of his comedy already. I personally hadn't seen anything on TV that convinced me his stand-up was worth the price of admission, but it would seem some people do!

Shekinah also alleged in the court documents that her own business suffered a net loss of $55,000 due to her closing down the business temporarily to support Sarper on tour. The only thing I can think of is how ironic it is that Sarper might not be on the line for any of this had he signed the prenuptial agreement like she originally requested.

90 Day Fiancé Stars Allegedly Don't Get Paid A Ton

While none have ever presented a full pay stub to see, the general consensus amongst 90 Day stars is that they don't make a ton of money doing the show. To that point, Stephanie Matto alleged she only made a couple thousand dollars per episode. Also, while it's true that not all cast members are paid the same, many of them keep their day jobs in addition to doing the show.

All this to say, while some reality shows allow their stars enough money that they can live off that alone, that doesn't seem to be the case for 90 Day stars. That makes it even wilder that Sarper has reportedly made so much money from his stand-up comedy work alone, especially when he's playing relatively small venues.

As these divorce proceedings continue, it'll be interesting to see what information may come out as a result. Shekinah and Sarper were on 90 Day Fiancé for many seasons, and I'd be curious to see what, if anything, comes out about the show as they make filings.

Neither of the two is currently on 90 Day Fiancé, but Sarper is rumored to be returning in a future season of The Single Life. As for Shekinah, she's allegedly done appearing on TLC, but we'll see if she follows through on that promise.

Robert Downey Jr. has a habit of stealing the spotlight, and apparently, he has also stolen a Marvel Cinematic Universe record from one of his oldest co-stars. With Avengers: Doomsday hitting the 2026 movie calendar and bringing the former Iron Man actor back as Doctor Doom, Paul Bettany has lost something he briefly had all to himself. Judging by his reaction, he's taking it about as well as you'd expect from the man who used to live inside Tony Stark's computers.

Bettany, who is back playing Vision in the series VisionQuest, streaming with a Disney+ subscription, was recently asked about Downey's return during an interview with BBC Radio 1's Ali Plumb, who posted a clip of his interview to his Instagram. The actor pointed out that after Downey's exit in Avengers: Endgame, he could claim to be the MCU's longest-serving performer. Then Marvel decided to bring back his old boss. As Bettany joked in the video below, he said his former Avengers pal was stealing his “legacy.”

I love that he's treating this like yet another indignity Tony Stark has inflicted on him. Honestly, if you've spent nearly two decades working within the MCU, you deserve at least a little time to enjoy being the franchise's longest-serving employee. Unfortunately, Downey has apparently returned to collect his old parking space, too. As he hilariously put it:

The funny thing is that Bettany was there from the beginning. When 2008's Iron Man kicked off the MCU, the British actor voiced J.A.R.V.I.S., the artificially intelligent assistant helping Tony build suits, monitor threats and occasionally deliver a perfectly timed sarcastic comment. He didn't even have to show his face to become one of the franchise's most familiar performers.

Then, in 2015, Avengers: Age of Ultron gave him an actual body as Vision. Since then, Bettany has played the synthezoid across several Marvel movies as well as the TV show WandaVision and its aforementioned spinoff series, VisionQuest. That's an impressive career for someone who originally signed up to record a disembodied computer voice.

Downey, of course, was also there in 2008. He headlined Iron Man and helped turn Marvel into a box-office juggernaut before Tony's death in 2019's Endgame. Bettany kept appearing in new MCU projects after that, which gave him a brief moment atop the seniority chart. But with Downey officially playing Victor von Doom in December's Doomsday, the two actors will once again share a franchise history stretching back to the same first movie. So I wouldn't exactly call this a formal record being smashed. It's Bettany's wonderfully petty description of losing an exclusive bragging right.

And I hope their friendly rivalry continues. Bettany has previously spoken about how meaningful Vision has become to fans, especially those who identify with the character's struggle to belong. The actor's own MCU future remains open after VisionQuest, and he hasn't been officially confirmed for Doomsday. So, for the moment, his next opportunity to outlast Downey is still anybody's guess.

As for Downey, I'm curious to see how Marvel handles the actor who helped establish its cinematic universe now playing one of its most dangerous villains. Doomsday arrives on December 18 as part of the slate of upcoming new superhero movies, with Avengers: Secret Wars scheduled for the 2027 release calendar.

I'm rooting for Bettany to reclaim his title eventually, if only because I want to hear how he delivers the news. After all these years as J.A.R.V.I.S. and Vision, surely the man deserves to win one argument with Tony Stark.

Mean Girls is arguably one of the best movies of the 2000s, and it’s no surprise fans continue to support the film that launched a mini franchise with a sequel, a musical reboot released in 2024, and a Tony-nominated musical. The talented movie cast has gone on to do amazing things, which has kept them mostly apart until now. For the first time in a long time, Lindsay Lohan reunited with some of her Mean Girls cast on the set of her newest film, Return to You, and I’m not the only one obsessed with the photos.

Lohan, who famously played Cady Heron in the 2004 flick, has been filming an upcoming Netflix film alongside Mean Girls director Mark Waters. Last month, Waters revealed the film was filming at an iconic Mean Girls location, and now it seems they’ve tapped some of the cast to join them in this walk down memory lane. Waters once again took to his Instagram to share the photos of the mini reunion with Sharron Matthews, Stefanie Drummond, and Daniel DeSanto:

For those who might need a refresher, Waters also included photos of Matthews, Drummond, and DeSanto as their Mean Girls characters Joan (a teacher), Bethany (a fellow high school student), and Jason (Gretchen’s on-again, off-again boyfriend). It’s so heartwarming seeing them reunite, and I’m not the only one who thinks so. Fellow Mean Girls actor Jonathan Bennett, who played Aaron Samuels, was quick to comment on the post, writing:

I’m right there with you, Jonathan!

As much as I would love to see the Freakier Friday actress reunite with “The Plastics” in another movie, I’m obsessed with the fact that Waters and Lohan, who is also producing the project, chose to include some of the iconic but lesser-known actors from the film. It also makes sense since Return to You is set to take place in the noughties, 2008 to be exact.

Lohan will play a lonely attorney who has been accidentally sent an emotional DVD from a dying woman addressed to the woman’s husband (played by Henry Golding). While it’s unclear what role the trio will play in the Netflix rom-com, the photos do give us some clues. DeSanto is definitely going to be a lawyer of some sort; whether that be a coworker or an enemy remains to be seen. Matthews can be seen in an office setting, which makes me think she could be a potential client. Drummond looks like she’s in a home, so maybe she plays a sister or mother of the dying woman.

Of course, all of this is purely speculation at this point. With production of the romance film just starting, it’s going to be a while before Return to You is available for those with a Netflix subscription, but that also means that there’s time for even more Mean Girls references and cameos to make an appearance in the film. Until then, fans can stream Mean Girls with an active Paramount+ subscription.

Bari Weiss has been the editor-in-chief of CBS News for over a year now, and her tenure has been quite eventful. For months, media analysts have weighed in on Weiss’ direction of the company and, while she’s received praise in some circles, she’s also received backlash. Of course, running a media corporation is no small feat and, just recently, Weiss was asked about what it’s really been like for her to hold down the big job. With that, the veteran journalist shared some candid thoughts about the inner workings of the brand.

For the most part, it’s rare that Weiss sits down to discuss her role at CBS in depth, and she did just that during a recent discussion held by The Information at the WTF Summit. Weiss discussed a number of topics amid the conversation (which can be seen on YouTube), including concerns about 60 Minutes’ low ratings and the notion of her running CNN someday. Host Jessica Lessin asked Weiss about the practicalities of running a news outlet, leading the E-I-C to make some quick jokes:

After sharing those quips, though, Weiss got serious quite quickly, saying the experience had been “consuming.” Lessin went on to make note of CBS News’ position within the pantheon of legacy news outlets and how old-school principles may work against Weiss’ vision for the brand. While Weiss mentioned that there had been success within the company, she also spoke to some of the challenges facing it:

One of the key points of discussion that has surrounded Bari Weiss since David Ellison hired her involves her editorial prowess. Some of her choices have come under fire, including her last-minute decision to cut a 60 Minutes story about the Terrorism Confinement Center in El Salvador almost a year ago. At the time, Weiss concluded that more research needed to be done before the story could go to air. Weiss has still, however, been accused of initiating “journalistic interference,” and journalists like Dan Rather and Scott Pelley have criticized her leadership abilities, particularly due to her lack of broadcast journalism experience prior to CBS.

However, CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil spoke positively about Weiss’ vision and said he hadn’t witnessed any news bias. Newly hired correspondent Sir Trevor Phillips also defended Weiss and her approach to putting together a team of journalists. Regardless of praise or criticism, though, Weiss emphasized during the interview that she had been aiming to tune out noise. She now seems to be looking ahead to the future, and she explained her intention to create change in an ever-evolving media landscape:

Bari Weiss went on to say “the change that's required is painful as it would be in any organization that has to change the way it does business.” It is indeed true that the industry has been experiencing growing pains as of late as the overall media model undergoes alterations. While we can’t say just how CBS News will fit into that framework moving forward, Weiss seems keen on running the brand in a way that’s fluid and viable.

Honestly, I didn't think any Godzilla movie could ever top Godzilla Minus One since it quickly became my favorite Godzilla movie of all time, but I was wrong. Dead wrong. Its sequel, Godzilla Minus Zero, is my NEW favorite Godzilla film.

I know what you're probably thinking: Oh, you must not be a real Godzilla fan. You probably got into the character with the MonsterVerse. But no, pump the brakes, buddy, since I've been a Godzilla fan since before I can remember. I've watched every Godzilla movie from every era (yes, even the animated ones), and I've even called Godzilla the greatest character in cinematic history! So, yeah. I'm a guy who loves his Godzilla.

So, when I say that Godzilla Minus Zero is the greatest Godzilla movie I've ever seen, I mean it! Here's why.

Oh, and major spoilers up ahead.

The Human Drama This Time Around Might Be Even Better Than Minus One

I think anybody who loved Godzilla Minus One will tell you that the reason that movie was so successful was that it focused on the human characters and made Godzilla more of a background character. Minus Zero doubles down on that (Some might even say to the film’s detriment, but not me!).

This time around, Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) and Noriko (Minami Hamabe) are married, and they’ve taken Akiko (Sae Nagatani) in as their adopted daughter. Noriko currently helps out in an orphanage for children who have lost their parents to Godzilla and the war, and a lot of the children there resent Akiko for having parents. Heavy stuff!

We also get a new character in Kanji Murakami (Min Tanaka), who has survivor’s guilt due to the death of his family in the bombing of Hiroshima, as well as a returning Kenji Noda (Hidetaka Yoshioka), who is now the director of the Large-Scale Disaster Response Bureau. Another new character is Makoto Aoyama (Masami Nagasawa), a meteorologist who links kaiju appearances to the weather. Both she and Noda also have a great deal of guilt, which seems to be a theme of both of these Minus films - what do you do with your guilt? Do you let it sink you, or do you use it to push you forward to help others?

All of this is to say that even though this is a movie that ALSO has Godzilla fighting King Ghidorah to the death, the human characters still take center stage, and the movie is all the better for it.

I Have Never Seen A Film Where IMAX Is An Absolute MUST Like This One

I know there are a lot of movies that tout that they were made specifically with IMAX in mind (And I’ll definitely be checking out The Prestige now that it’s coming back in that format), but honestly, I can’t name a single movie where IMAX was just as instrumental to the film as, say, 3D was for Avatar. Until now, that is, because Godzilla Minus Zero is SUCH an amazing movie in IMAX that I honestly couldn’t think of seeing it in any other format.

In fact, I’ve now seen the movie twice - once by myself, and once with my nine-year-old son (I HAD to see it twice since it’s rated R and I needed to know if it was appropriate for him…don’t get me started on that one), and both times, I was blown away by how LOUD the movie can get, and also by just how enormous the kaiju are on the big screen, most notably with Ghidorah.

There’s even one scene in particular involving Ghidorah chasing after planes that really, genuinely put me on the edge of my seat, and a lot of it was due to the sights and sounds on such a massive screen. My son said that scene made his legs shake, and I don’t blame him. I was genuinely on edge myself.

This also goes for the final fight, which really does feel like one big battlefield on such a large screen. As I said up top, I’ve seen every Godzilla movie, but this is the first that really made me feel like I was witnessing an actual disaster. I guess that’s the power of IMAX.

This Has My Favorite Godzilla Battle Ever

Oh, man. I know I initially wanted Hedorah to be Godzilla’s main antagonist in this movie, but I take that back a million times over, since King Ghidorah was just the bee’s knees. I’m talking out of sight, Jack (Okay, I’ll stop now). A major complaint I’ve seen online is that Godzilla isn’t in this movie nearly enough, but I couldn’t disagree more. When Godzilla arrives, he takes ALL of your attention, and his battle at the end with King Ghidorah is by far my favorite Godzilla battle ever.

First off, I love the close-up of Godzilla’s eyes when he sees Ghidorah. I have never seen Godzilla more pissed off in my life (Well, besides in Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack). And then, the battle itself is so intense. Ghidorah starts ripping Godzilla apart, and he even picks him up and drops him.

As often happens, Godzilla gets his butt whooped at first, but then rallies to victory. But this time, the human characters are directly connected to his success, which again, makes the human story so closely tied to the battle. The best part, though, was Godzilla doing ultra MEGA atomic breath. With the soaring soundtrack, it was just heaven.

So, yeah, even though I kind of didn’t want Godzilla to face off against another foe initially, I now think this is the best and most interesting Godzilla movie yet, and this final kaiju battle - which Minus One was lacking - definitely helped.

I Also Cried -Literally Cried! - Watching A Godzilla Movie

Lastly, even though I loved Minus One with my full heart and soul, I still didn’t get so emotionally invested in it that I cried while watching it. However, there were several moments in Minus Zero where I genuinely cried.

Now, the first time was with the aforementioned scene where Ghidorah was chasing airplanes. I’ve loved Godzilla my entire life, but I’ve never felt genuine dread watching a kaiju as I did with King Ghidorah in that scene. It was so glorious that I had tears in my eyes by the end of it, and was smiling from ear to ear. Another moment was when Kanji Murakami was banging his head over and over again in his lab over the guilt of his family. I know Japanese Godzilla films are often allegories for the destruction of the atomic bomb, but this one spelled it out even more clearly. Such a powerful scene.

It was at the end, though, when Akiko’s parents came back to the orphanage just to say that they were leaving, that the waterworks really came for me. In fact, I’m lucky the movie was so loud because people would have heard me sniffing if it wasn’t. When she called them liars, but then wished them safe travels, thinking that she would never see them again, I just couldn’t take it. I cried, dammit. I cried!

It’s for that reason and more that I genuinely don’t think I’ll see a better film this year. Godzilla Minus One was my favorite movie of 2023, and I’m pretty sure Minus Zero will be my favorite movie of 2026. I can’t see anything else beating it. It was just that damn good! Best. Godzilla movie. Ever!

It’s no surprise that Jack Black would be in attendance at a Metallica show at Sphere in Las Vegas. After all, this is a guy who is famous for singing “You can't kill the metal” with his band Tenacious D. As someone lucky enough to have seen a few shows at the state-of-the-art venue, I can say that watching Black absolutely get down at the show, he’s a model for how I want to live. The power of music truly overtook him, and that’s the best inspiration there is. Oh, and Celine Dion was also getting down next to him, which could be the most random thing about the whole thing. Check it out:

Sporting a very scruffy beard and a backwards hat, the School of Rock star is truly dancing like no one is watching. He’s in the zone, as you might say, hanging on every lyric Metallica frontman James Hetfield is spitting out during the song "Blackened" from their legendary album ...And Justice for All. If you’ve ever seen Metallica, and I have a few times, you know that when the crowd locks in, they really lock in. There’s a reason they’re the most popular metal band in the world, despite some iffy output over the last…well… few decades, if I’m honest.

It’s their live shows, with the imagery and pyrotechnics that really set them apart, and what better venue to provide insane visuals for a frenetic Metallica show? Black is certainly loving it. As a man just a few years younger than Black and of…let’s just say…similar build, I’m left inspired. Like Black, I love seeing live music, and it’s something I never want to get sick of doing, even as I creep towards my AARP-era. Black shows no signs of slowing down, and that’s inspiring, for sure.

Speaking of inspiring, a couple of seats away from Black is none other than legendary Celine Dion, taking in the show in Las Vegas. Dion is no stranger to Sin City concerts, having performed hundreds of shows in Vegas over the years. She’s one of the city’s most enduring stars, and her show at Caesars ran for almost a decade before ending in 2019. She’s right there, headbanging along with Black and air drumming along to Lars Ulrich.

Black headbanging at a Metallica show is to be expected, but Dion? As the kids would say, that is not something I had on my bingo card. Seeing her at The Eagles, or even The Backstreet Boys at Sphere, wouldn’t be shocking, but Metallica? Yeah, I wouldn’t have seen that coming at all. It’s Black, though, who has my attention.

Black has had a big year on the 2026 movie schedule, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie crushing at the box office in the spring, and Jumanji: Open World set to hit theaters on Christmas Day. He’ll also have A Minecraft Movie Squared on the 2027 film schedule, so finding time to release some steam at Metallica is probably perfect before the media blitz he’ll be in for over the next few months.