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According to Variety, Avatar: Fire and Ash earned $12 million in early previews domestically, suggesting a strong opening weekend. While this is lower than the $17 million earned by The Way of Water, it’s a good indication of how the film will perform. Current projections estimate Fire and Ash will make between $90 and $105 million by the end of the weekend – more than the original Avatar from 2009, but less than The Way of Water‘s $134 million. The film’s long-term success will depend on how well it continues to draw audiences in the coming weeks, as both previous films had incredibly strong runs. However, it’s already clear that audiences are still interested in James Cameron’s Avatar franchise.

I’m so excited to hear that Gordon Ramsay is going to be executive producing a new drama series! It’s based on the incredible memoir, The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry – I read it years ago and loved it. Stephanie Danler is adapting the story for TV, which is fantastic, and Gordon will be working alongside Lisa Edwards from Studio Ramsay, the author Kathleen Flinn, and Olivia Allen. It’s still in development with Fox Entertainment Studios, but I already can’t wait to see it!

Despite not yet reaching the same heights as previous seasons, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage is currently the most-watched comedy on TV for the 2025-2026 season. The show’s recent, extended fall finale advanced two key plots: the evolving relationships within the McAllister family and the progress of Georgie and Ruben’s business as they compete with Fagenbacher. When season 2 begins, a major development regarding the business will occur, and Jim’s earlier decision to retire will be revisited.

I just read a really concerning report about an accident at Universal’s new Epic Universe park. Apparently, someone working on the Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry ride was seriously injured by a high-voltage electrical component – a 480-volt busbar, to be exact. They got a bad shock and suffered some really awful injuries, including broken ribs and a dislocated shoulder. This happened back on April 24th, so before the official opening on May 22nd, but after they’d already started letting people in for previews. It’s definitely worrying to hear about something like this happening before the park fully opens.

You might think you’ve seen animals dressed up before, but you’ve probably never seen anything like this! These creatures are incredibly fictional and absolutely massive, sporting things like huge gold earrings and long, flowing cloaks. It might even hinder their swimming, but they look amazing anyway. According to the official Avatar Wiki, Tulkuns are the largest creatures on Pandora – three times bigger than the largest blue whales. So when you see one with an earring, picture an earring the size of a car!

It’s tricky when comedians talk about being famous. They have to avoid sounding like they’re just complaining about minor inconveniences, and they need to make sure people can still connect with them. Plus, lately it feels like being truly honest can be risky and even cost you opportunities. There’s also this fear that if you’ve been away from the stage for a while, people will think you’ve lost your edge or that your jokes are outdated. But that’s what makes Nanjiani’s new special, Night Thoughts, so exciting! He really leans into where he is in his career right now, and his show isn’t just about his own experiences – it’s about what’s been happening in the world and how we’ve all been affected.

After NBC shared a new promo for Grande’s episode of SNL, the “yes, and?” singer took to Instagram to show off her look, which was a yellow, brown, and orange dress that looked incredible on her. However, it didn’t just look incredible, it actually paid homage to comedy legend, Carol Burnett, which Grande made sure to highlight in her post. I’m truly obsessulated, and you will be too after you see this fit:

David Harbour was originally supposed to be at the event, but had to cancel at the last minute because of a scheduling issue, according to People magazine. This cancellation comes after some unusual reports surfaced about Harbour, including an incident where he allegedly stole someone’s hat.

Pluribus released its eighth episode, “Charm Offensive,” on December 19th. Originally, the final episode, “La Chica o El Mundo,” was scheduled to premiere on December 26th, but Forbes reports it’s now moving up to December 23rd. The streaming service hasn’t officially confirmed the new date yet.

Following the huge success of “Avatar” in 2009, creator James Cameron spent thirteen years developing and releasing its sequel, “The Way of Water.” Surprisingly – and I admit I was one of those surprised – the second film also performed exceptionally well at the box office, earning over $2.3 billion worldwide. Beyond its financial success, it was a stunning cinematic achievement that broadened the world of Avatar and even improved the original film’s somewhat uneven story.