Die Hard is a fantastic action film, with a great story, perfect actors, and impressive scenes. Watching it every Christmas feels like catching up with an old friend. While some people prefer more heartwarming choices like It’s a Wonderful Life or the original Home Alone movies, Die Hard remains a classic.
Released on December 14, 2018, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse quickly stood out as a visually stunning and innovative animated film. Shameik Moore’s voice acting as Miles Morales—a teenager who becomes Spider-Man after a tragic event and a unique spider bite—was highly praised and made the character incredibly popular with fans. There have been hints that Miles Morales will soon join the main Marvel Cinematic Universe, and with the Spider-Verse series wrapping up, many are anticipating his official introduction.
James Gunn responded to rumors on Threads that his former Guardians of the Galaxy co-star, Dave Bautista, is likely to play Brainiac in the new DC Universe. Gunn pointed out he never confirmed Brainiac would even be in the movie. He then added that while he loves Bautista and has thought about potential roles for him in the DCU, they’ve never discussed anything about the Man of Tomorrow film. Gunn also clarified that none of the actors people have been speculating about have been auditioned or even considered for any roles.
Time Magazine recently released its yearly “Person of the Year” issue. This tradition started in 1927 and has featured people who have most influenced the world each year, whether positively or negatively.
The 2019 fantasy film was a big change of pace for director Guy Ritchie, known for his darker, more realistic movies. It was a live-action remake of the popular 1992 animated film and became a huge hit itself. However, six years later, Zootopia 2, released in 2025, has become an even bigger success, earning more money worldwide than the 2019 film, according to The Numbers.
Actress Jessie and Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun announced the birth of their daughter, Felix Winter Dun, on December 13th. They shared personal photos from her home birth with the announcement.
The show Falling Skies first aired on TNT in 2011 and was a ratings success for the network over its five seasons. While it hasn’t been available on major streaming platforms recently, that’s about to change. All episodes will be available on Netflix starting January 1st.
Look, Spielberg is a master of so many genres, but comedy has always been his Achilles’ heel. He’s really only tackled a straight-up comedy once – his sixth film, 1941. And honestly, he hasn’t gone near that territory since! It debuted 46 years ago today, and it seems he learned his lesson. While he’s dipped his toe in with funny-ish dramas like Catch Me If You Can and The Terminal, he’s definitely steered clear of making another full-on comedy.
Here’s a rundown of the most influential figures from the Negative Zone, ranging from its former ruler to his top commanders.
I’m really looking forward to Tomb Raider: Catalyst, and it’s not just because of the updated gameplay and graphics. For the first time in over two decades – since a quick visit in Tomb Raider III back in 1998 – Lara Croft is venturing into India, a location rarely seen in video games. This could be a significant development for the series, allowing a previously brief setting to become a central and meaningful part of the story when Tomb Raider: Catalyst is released in 2027, and potentially breathe new life into the franchise.