Superhero stories gradually gained popularity from the 1970s through the 1990s, attracting talented directors and actors. This trend really took off in the 2000s with the success of films like the X-Men trilogy and Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, and then the launch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Iron Man.
In the end, Kenan Thompson’s character, Troy, managed to land the plane safely after practicing on a PlayStation 2 flight simulator game.
I’m not referring to Clark’s awkward interactions or even the famous lines from Christmas Vacation. I’m thinking about the scene around the middle of the movie, when Clark brings his boss, Mr. Shirley, a Christmas gift. Mr. Shirley is busy yelling at someone on the phone (“I’ll retool you!”) but tells Clark to put the gift on the table with the others. It’s easy to see all the presents lined up, but I just realized they all look exactly the same – including the gift Clark and Ellen worked so hard to choose for Mr. Shirley.
Looking closely at the high-quality shows from HBO and Paramount, it’s clear they’ve both achieved significant success. They’ve created compelling, dramatic series that have attracted large viewerships and earned widespread critical acclaim.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the live-action The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender will premiere on Paramount+ in Fall 2026. Plus, a new animated series called Avatar: Seven Havens, created by Avatar Studios, is also coming to the streaming service. Jane Wiseman, Paramount+’s Head of Originals, made an announcement regarding these new shows.
Kim Kardashian shared her hilariously relatable attempt to get North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm to smile for the camera. Kim was decked out in all brown — a fur coat covering what appeared to be a leather corset, complete with leggings and knee-high thong sandals — with her hair pulled back in a tight bun and sunglasses to complete the look. “I really tried,” she wrote on her Instagram post that showed her fruitless efforts:
Hugh Jackman gives a fantastic performance as Mike Sardina, a Vietnam War veteran and single dad in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the late 1980s. Mike is working through alcoholism and finds joy in singing and playing guitar for anyone who’ll listen. He works as a mechanic and also performs for Mark Shurilla (Michael Imperioli), who puts on a Buddy Holly tribute show at the state fair. While Mark wants him to perform a variety of artists, Mike prefers to stick with his beloved Neil Diamond songs.
Netflix has tapped Johan Renck to direct its upcoming live-action Assassin’s Creed series. Renck is a well-known director with credits including episodes of Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, and the Emmy-winning HBO drama Chernobyl. He most recently directed the 2024 Netflix film Spaceman, starring Adam Sandler. According to Variety, Renck is currently the only director attached to the Assassin’s Creed series, though the number of episodes hasn’t been announced.
I’m reporting that the situation surrounding the actor known for Forgetting Sarah Marshall has become even more serious. The Metropolitan Police just confirmed he’s facing additional accusations from two more women, piling onto the already existing charges. To recap, he’s now been charged with two counts of rape, one instance of indecent assault, and two separate counts of sexual assault. It’s a deeply troubling development, and we’ll continue to follow this story as it unfolds.
Just in time for the holidays, Crunchyroll is offering a deal for its premium members: the “Dragon Ball Z Manga Box Set” is on sale! Normally priced at $279.99, this large collection of manga and exclusive collectibles can be bought for $237.99 for a limited time.