The actress from Empire shared a video of her family’s fun outing to Disney on Ice Presents Let’s Dance! on December 20th. The trip included a special first for her 20-month-old twins, Maya and Cooper.
Following the passing of actor Bill Skarsgård, known for his role in It Chapter Two, his wife, Jamie McPhee, posted a touching message remembering his life.
The singer of “Mandy” recently revealed he’s been diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer, after previously dealing with bronchitis this year.
Konami and Hideo Kojima first released Metal Gear on the NES on December 22, 1987, though it had initially appeared earlier that year on the MSX2. This was only Kojima’s second game, following Penguin Adventure from 1986. While Konami was already a successful company, Metal Gear launched Kojima’s career and brought him widespread attention. It would go on to become the most famous stealth game series ever, and one of the greatest video game series of all time.
Whether it’s through online comics with a fresh take on myths or emotionally powerful stage shows, these stories pay tribute to the gods of the past while also creating exciting new narratives.
This development also allowed for a more diverse set of enemies for Moon Knight, including intriguing villains like rival mercenaries and even people he once knew. Here’s a ranking of Moon Knight’s most dangerous foes.
At the Jump Festa 2026 event in Japan, the creator of the Blue Box manga, Kouji Miura, announced that the series is approaching its end. While he didn’t say exactly how many chapters are left, the recent storyline has been wrapping up major plot points, suggesting the ending is near.
The third Avatar movie is predicted to perform well at the box office and also be a strong contender for awards, particularly in technical categories like visual effects and sound design. Both Avatar and The Way of Water received Best Picture nominations – nine and four respectively – and each won awards for their technical achievements. This pattern of technical success without major overall wins isn’t unique to Avatar; Dune and director Denis Villeneuve have experienced something similar. James Cameron, whose Titanic famously won 11 Oscars, discussed this trend with Variety.
Avatar: Fire and Ash opened to $88 million in North American theaters. While this was enough to claim the top spot at the box office for the weekend, it was a bit lower than early predictions. A large part of the film’s success came from premium formats like IMAX and 3D. This shows people still see the Avatar movies as a visual spectacle best experienced on the highest quality screens, even though fewer people went to see it than the previous film. The movie is largely competing with the incredibly high expectations set by its own history. Although $88 million is a huge success for most films, it presents a challenge for a movie that cost so much to make.
HBO’s new romance series, Heated Rivalry, adapted from Rachel Reid’s books, is a hit for the streaming service. After acquiring US rights from Canada’s Crave, the show has finished 2025 strong with praise from both viewers and critics, and high numbers on HBO Max, leading to a fast renewal for a second season. Recently, an episode from the first season reached record-breaking viewership, becoming one of the highest-rated TV episodes of all time.