According to FlixPatrol, It Chapter Two is currently the third most popular movie on HBO Max. Only One Battle After Another and The Polar Express are being streamed more. Interestingly, the first It movie is also doing well, landing at number 10. This renewed interest in the films is likely due to the new series, IT: Welcome to Derry.
Neuro-Sama started as a simple AI bot in 2019, playing the game osu! on Twitch. She didn’t have a name then! Later, in December 2022, she was relaunched as one of the first AI VTubers on the platform and has quickly become very popular.
Recently, the game Rainbow Six Siege has moved beyond its realistic military setting and embraced popular culture, featuring collaborations with franchises like Money Heist, Resident Evil, and Rick and Morty.
Steven Spielberg has been a major force in science fiction filmmaking since the 1970s, directing iconic movies like Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Jurassic Park. Though he’s best known for his work in cinema, Spielberg has also occasionally brought his sci-fi vision to television.
Episode 8 of the Apple TV show revealed more details about the alien intelligence. We saw Zosia show Carol the planet Kepler-22b, which originally sent the virus sequence to Earth.
Ever since its release, Cyberpunk 2077 has attracted players who love to experiment with its settings. Some maximize the graphics to create incredibly realistic scenes of Night City, while others intentionally add effects like static and distortion to give the game a retro, low-fidelity look.
I’m so excited to share the winners! They really showcase the best of entertainment in 2025 – both the things everyone loved and the truly innovative projects that pushed boundaries. A fantastic group of critics and editors from our publications carefully reviewed everything to choose the winners, so you know these awards are well-deserved.
Speaking with GamesRadar, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri didn’t reveal much about The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, but hinted that fans will be very happy with how closely it follows the original Super Mario Galaxy game. While the first movie drew inspiration from across the Mario franchise, Meledandri assured fans that the new film will include plenty of hidden references and details specifically for those who love the 2007 game, promising a satisfying experience when it releases in 2026.
Are any of the new movies actually connecting with audiences? Films like Wicked: For Good, Zootopia 2, and Avatar: Fire & Ash are performing well. Among more serious films, One Battle After Another is expected to continue earning awards during awards season, and Marty Supreme has gotten off to a strong start. However, even with a lot of movie advertising, fewer people seem to know what new films are being released and when. The New York Times recently reported, based on research from National Research Group, that only 62 new movies released in 2024 had over 50% awareness – a near record low.
St John the Baptist Church hosted its popular “Carols with Pets” service for the second year in a row, attracting hundreds of people and their animal companions. The organizers noted that attendees came from across a wide area to experience one of the few Christmas services in London offering a special blessing for pets.