As a critic, I was really surprised by Variety’s recent director’s poll. You know, they asked a bunch of filmmakers what their favorite movies of 2025 were, and Michael Mann—a legend in his own right—chose James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash. It definitely raised some eyebrows, but it’s fascinating to see what catches the eye of a master like Mann.
The Emmy-winning actress looked quite different while shooting her new movie, Slingshot, in Los Angeles on January 7th. She recently changed her hair color to a lighter shade, making her almost unrecognisable.
The comedian hosting the 2026 Golden Globes admitted she’s struggling to make jokes about the relationship between Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, just days before the awards show on January 11th.
New research delves into the semiclassical limits of quantum systems on hyperbolic surfaces under magnetic influence, revealing intricate patterns in the distribution of energy levels.
When James Gunn revealed the plans for the new DC Universe, a Batman movie was included in the first group of projects. The director of The Flash, Andy Muschietti, is involved, and the film is expected to feature many members of Batman’s extended family. Since the initial announcement, however, very little has been said about the movie, leaving Batman’s future in the DCU uncertain. Fortunately, there are promising signs that this new Batman will be older, similar to the version seen in the previous DC Extended Universe, which would be a positive development.
All four seasons of the DreamWorks animated series, The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, including the final season The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space, were removed from Netflix on January 9th. However, the show hasn’t disappeared completely! It’s now available to stream on Peacock, though currently only the first two seasons are on the platform.
The actor from Pitch Perfect explained that their three-year-old daughter, Royce, was so thrilled about the arrival of her little sister that they had to announce the pregnancy sooner than they intended.
Star Wars fans eventually got something new and exciting that didn’t just continue the story, but actually took it beyond the original movies. While it wasn’t available in theaters or on video, this new chapter – Star Tours, which opened at Disneyland 38 years ago today – was arguably the coolest addition to the franchise in years. And its impact goes even further than most people realize.
Considering the overall impact on the show, character development over all five seasons, how much screen time each actor had, and, crucially, how well they brought their scenes to life, we’ve compiled a list of the five best performances in Stranger Things. With such a large cast, it was tough to choose, but certain actors truly shined.
The new Ultimate Universe features some fantastic Marvel characters, and the creative team clearly made strong decisions in building its world. However, several iconic characters were left out, and their inclusion would have been a great addition. Here are ten Marvel heroes who deserved the ‘Ultimate’ makeover and could have really enhanced the series.