The holiday of Festivus, a family tradition on the show “Seinfeld,” is often attributed to George Costanza’s father, Frank. While Frank popularized it and made it hilarious, the idea for Festivus didn’t actually originate with the show – and that’s part of what makes it so appealing.
The series finale, titled “The Diamond of the Day,” was penned by Michie and Julian Jones, who also created the show Merlin. Instead of a cheerful resolution, King Arthur (Bradley James) succumbs to injuries from his fight with Mordred (Alexander Vlahos). The final scene of the popular BBC fantasy series revealed Merlin (Colin Morgan) living in the present day, hopeful for Arthur’s eventual return. This unexpectedly somber ending left many viewers disappointed.
Tim Burton’s film, Sweeney Todd, is based on the famous musical by Stephen Sondheim. It tells the story of a barber who returns to London after a long absence, determined to get revenge on those who wronged him. Actor Jamie Bower played Anthony Hope, a sailor who arrives in the city and unexpectedly falls in love with the daughter of the barber, Johanna. While it was once more common for big movies to feature lesser-known actors, Bower’s casting could be one of the last examples of this practice in today’s Hollywood, where studios often prefer safer choices.
The new movie, One Battle After Another, is already a hit on HBO Max! It’s currently the most-watched movie on the platform both in the US and around the world. People everywhere are tuning in to see the latest action thriller from Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Thomas Anderson, and we’ve even called it the best film of 2025.
The return of the silly rat wasn’t the only Christmas Eve surprise from the Muppets. Bean Bunny and Miss Piggy, both previously voiced by the same performer, also appeared in a special video for Disney Vacation Club members. The rat’s most recent major role was in The Muppets’ Wizard of Oz back in 2005.
The Calvin and Hobbes comic strips offer a funny and insightful take on the holidays. Whether it’s exchanging presents or listening to music, creator Bill Watterson finds humor in all the traditions. These strips are sure to bring smiles and cheer during the holiday season.
An animated series based on Final Fantasy IX was originally announced in 2021, a joint project between Square Enix and Cyber Group Studios. The show generated excitement because it promised traditional 2D animation and a faithful adaptation of the popular medieval fantasy world and characters. However, after Cyber Group Studios closed down in early 2025, the project appeared to be cancelled. Now, surprisingly, it seems to be moving forward again.
Gunn and Melchior are friends, and just as Gunn often does with actors he likes, he cast her in another film, this time as Ura in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Because Melchior previously starred in Road House and has a connection to the person now leading DC Universe creative decisions, fans are wondering if she might reprise her role as Ratcatcher 2 in future DC projects.
Over the next thirty years, Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie collaborated on four more films. They first reunited for the memorable heist comedy Snatch in 2000, then followed it with the complex gambling thriller Revolver in 2005, which featured Statham in a surprising look with a wig and mustache. After a break, they came together again for the fun, action-packed spy film Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre in 2023. But before that, in 2021, they made Wrath of Man, a powerfully dark and intense revenge thriller that stands out as one of the grittiest action movies of recent years.
Jeffries recently told ScreenRant that the flashbacks in season 2 of Percy Jackson show Thalia acting as an older sister figure to Annabeth while they were both on the run. Although Annabeth’s bravery comes partly from her mother, Athena, the flashbacks also demonstrate that she learned a lot of it from Thalia.