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Leading up to the release of his Christmas Day film, Timothée Chalamet heavily promoted himself and his dedication to acting, comparing his consistent high-quality work to that of a boxer. He teamed up with comedian Druski, contributed to a song by EsDeeKid, and playfully declared himself an “unc” (uncle) on his birthday – all gestures that showcased a millennial identity shaped by Black culture. This strategy seems to have worked: Chalamet aimed to appeal to both traditional sports and rap fans, as well as younger audiences familiar with slang originating from African American Vernacular English (AAVE). The film, Marty Supreme, has become A24’s most commercially successful movie ever.

Emma Stone has won two Oscars for her roles in the 2016 film La La Land and the 2023 film Poor Things. She recently received another Oscar nomination for Best Actress, this time for her work in the 2025 film Bugonia. Bugonia earned a total of four nominations, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Fifteen years after being separated from his home, Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) returns to Eternia only to find it ruined by the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto). To rescue his family and planet, Adam must team up with his friends, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and become He-Man – the universe’s most powerful hero.

The latest installment, Fire and Ash, saw a significant drop in viewers compared to the previous film. Although the movie still made a profit, this decline suggests the franchise is losing some of its appeal. This is particularly concerning for Disney, which now owns the series after acquiring 20th Century Fox, as they have planned substantial future investments.

Though Jordan and another character are the main focus of the show, in episode 2, Jordan has a brief encounter with someone new and unknowingly contracts the illness at the heart of the story. By the end of the first three episodes, she starts transforming into a different person, which means the actress who plays Jordan won’t be returning to the role in future episodes.

For the past twenty years, many filmmakers have tried to create a successful Masters of the Universe movie. However, they’ve struggled to update the ’80s cartoon for today’s viewers while still appealing to those who remember and love the original series and the classic Dolph Lundgren film.

As always, some people are clear favorites to win, while others face long odds, even before the event begins. Here’s a full list of those who will likely be celebrating victories and dealing with disappointments this year.

A central theme in Half His Age is wastefulness, reflecting Waldo’s own sense of emptiness. She struggles with self-worth, living amidst chaos and neglect because her mother prioritizes romantic relationships over her needs. Waldo spends lonely evenings online shopping, particularly on Sephora, and her earnings from Victoria’s Secret are quickly spent on items meant to make her more appealing. She cycles through relationships without finding fulfillment. Her attraction to her teacher isn’t about physical desire, but a longing for someone different from everyone else in her life – someone unattainable. Unlike the instant gratification of fast food and makeup, Mr. Korgy represents something she can’t immediately have.

Danai Gurira, famous for her roles as Okoye in the Marvel movies like Black Panther and as Michonne in The Walking Dead, will be the voice of the villain Universa in the fourth season of Invincible.

More to come…