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Mike P. Nelson, the writer and director, offers a fresh take on the 1984 film. He revisits familiar characters, but dramatically changes their narratives, focusing on Billy Chapman (Rohan Campbell). When Billy was eight, he saw a disturbed man dressed as Santa Claus, named Charlie (Mark Acheson), violently kill his parents. Billy’s mother manages to seriously injure Charlie, and in the chaos, Billy touches the dying killer, with unexpected and frightening results.

Johnson maintains that dismissing fan concerns was the right decision, despite the division it caused within the Star Wars fanbase and the lasting negative impact on the sequel trilogy. His recent statements, particularly within the ongoing discussion about his work on Star Wars, suggest he stands by his choices and isn’t reconsidering them.

At an event held at the Academy Museum, director Chris Columbus discussed the impact of the ‘Home Alone’ movies and explained when he thinks the series started to lose its way. He believes the decline began after the films stopped focusing on Kevin McCallister and the simple, effective storytelling that made the first two installments successful.

Here are the details for the movie: It will be released on December 19, 2025, and is directed by James Cameron. The screenplay is credited to James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver. The film stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet. It’s rated PG-13 for intense violence, action, bloody images, some strong language, and thematic elements. The movie has a runtime of 197 minutes.

The main reason people are still arguing about the Avatar films is simple: they haven’t become a widespread cultural phenomenon like Star Wars or the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unlike those franchises, Avatar hasn’t been heavily shared and joked about online, or become a common topic of conversation outside of its dedicated fanbase – you don’t hear everyday people talking about it with their families. Beyond that, despite all the creativity, effort, and technology that goes into making the Avatar films, they don’t feel as fresh or groundbreaking as you might expect given the amount of work involved.

A recently released memo, detailed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and initially reported by Variety, shows that Netflix is currently dealing with a competing offer from Paramount Skydance. This has quickly turned into a major and competitive fight for control within the media industry, unlike anything seen in decades.

Cameron’s incredibly detailed and immersive world-building isn’t just for show. The realistic feel of Pandora actually serves as a backdrop for his own internal struggles. The conflict between the Na’vi – Pandora’s peaceful, spiritual inhabitants – and the technologically advanced human invaders mirrors the opposing forces within Cameron himself. While the 2022 film, Avatar: The Way of Water, showcased his more peaceful side, the new film brings back his more assertive, action-oriented personality, which feels strong and revitalized.

First things for, though: let’s hear it for Diana Ross!

With the release of a new logo, Warner Bros. and DC Studios are starting to build excitement for the upcoming Supergirl movie, scheduled for June 2026. The logo’s design, which fans of this year’s Superman may recognize, is inspired by the “Kingdom Come” comic book series and features a shimmering effect to suggest a cosmic backdrop.

Woody Harrelson spoke fondly of director Rob Reiner on Fox News, becoming visibly moved while recalling how Reiner helped revitalize his career and life when he was struggling. Harrelson starred in Reiner’s 1996 film, Ghosts of Mississippi.