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Yang’s mid-season departure really does feel like the end of a special era at SNL. Over the past few seasons, he turned into one of the show’s most reliable scene-stealers — whether he was playing a chaotic pop culture gremlin, grounding a sketch with deadpan confidence, or making “Weekend Update” feel even more unhinged in the best way. So of course his past and present castmates didn’t let him slip out quietly. One of the sweetest tributes came from Chloe Fineman, who shared a backstage Instagram photo of herself hugging the “Iceberg that sank the Titanic” sketch performer. In the caption (which you can read for yourself below), she tagged the Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld voice star and said she was “so endlessly proud” of him, calling it a “BRAVO,” while also noting the pics were from their first episode together.

Finding the perfect Christmas movies can be tough, especially when trying to please a crowd. Luckily, Prime Video has a wide selection, from beloved holiday favorites to newer films and hidden gems. Whether you’re looking to get into the festive spirit or take a break from the holidays, Prime Video offers plenty of great options.

Paramount+ will begin streaming Regretting You, featuring Allison Williams, McKenna Grace, and Mason Thames, on Tuesday, September 23rd.

Kate Winslet discussed the difficulties of directing and starring in a film on the Desert Islands Discs podcast, and shared memories of being bullied as a child. She talked about how she was treated unkindly by classmates when she was younger.

Channel 4’s alternative Christmas message in the UK is traditionally meant to be thought-provoking, surprising, and sometimes a little cheeky. But this year, it felt like a rerun of American late-night complaints, delivered by someone who seems to mostly express anger and sadness for effect.

This list comes from my reporting on the entertainment industry this year, combined with insights from three of my colleagues at Vulture: Roxana Hadadi, Nick Quah, and Kathryn VanArendonk. We discussed what worked and what didn’t with these platforms over the last year, considering both our expert opinions and what we’ve seen from people outside the industry—including whether they’re even paying attention. After a lot of discussion, we reached a consensus and created a list that accurately reflects the state of the industry this year.

Joachim Rønning, 119 minutes