Even though Mark Harmon’s character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs, is no longer on NCIS – now in its 23rd season – the show remains a hit, attracting an average of 8.6 million viewers for its premiere. The new prequel, NCIS: Origins, is also promising, exploring the early life of Gibbs with Austin Stowell playing a younger version of the iconic character.
Josh Hutcherson admitted he initially wanted nothing to do with the Hunger Games franchise after filming Mockingjay – Part 2. He said he felt overwhelmed by the sudden fame and loss of privacy it brought. However, he’s since come to appreciate the experience and is eager to return for another film. In November, he expressed how much he’d enjoy working with Francis Lawrence, Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, and Woody Harrelson again, saying he’d be on set immediately if given the chance. Fans likely feel the same way.
Charlie, a character comedian Firstman often plays, is energetic, outspoken, and playfully wild. This persona first gained popularity online when he pretended to be the publicist for banana bread during the pandemic. He’s since appeared as a heightened, chaotic version of himself in the film Rotting in the Sun and as a quirky love interest on the TV show English Teacher. Firstman describes Charlie as a mix of Samantha Jones from Sex and the City – confident and direct – and Ari Gold from Entourage – someone who’s effective and gets things done. What makes Charlie stand out is his genuineness; he isn’t trying to be conventionally attractive or appeal to those unfamiliar with gay culture. He’s as fashionable, clever, and sometimes frustrating as the real people you’d find at a place like Akbar.
Critics are praising the new series, House of Ashur. It initially received a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and currently holds a very strong 91%. This is particularly noteworthy because the previous Spartacus series never achieved a rating above 80%. While the original show and its spin-off were often criticized for being overly dramatic and focusing too much on sex and violence, overshadowing the plot, House of Ashur is now facing accusations of being overly focused on current social issues. So, what’s behind this mixed reaction?
Alongside Charli and Alexander Skarsgård, The Moment features Rosanna Arquette as a tough record label manager and Hailey Benton Gates as Charli’s assistant. Jamie Demetriou (known for Fleabag), Kate Berlant, and Rachel Sennott also star. Aidan Zamiri directed the film, which will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2026, before being released nationwide on January 30. Let’s quickly check the equipment and run through a line of dialogue.
Guy Ritchie’s film, The Covenant, is now available on Netflix and quickly climbing the streaming charts. It’s currently the third most popular movie among Netflix viewers in the United States.
While at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, actress Jodie Comer, known for her role in ‘The Defenders,’ shared that no one involved with the 1979 film ‘Alien’ anticipated its lasting influence on cinema.
A24 just dropped the full trailer for The Moment, giving us a better look at Charli XCX’s performance in this fake documentary. You can watch the trailer here:
While promoting his new movie, Turbulence, Kelsey Grammer discussed his return as Beast (Hank McCoy) in Avengers: Doomsday and shared why he enjoys the role. He explained that the character’s defining trait is his kind heart. Grammer believes Beast is one of the most relatable and grounded X-Men, despite his appearance. He particularly loves how Beast openly shows affection for his friends, often surprising people with the depth of his caring nature, which Grammer finds very appealing.
James Gunn has hinted that the upcoming Superman movie, Man of Tomorrow, will feature a team-up between Superman and Lex Luthor to fight a shared villain, and fans are excited to learn more. Meanwhile, actor Joe Manganiello (playing Lex Luthor) has been sharing updates on his training for the role on Instagram, giving us a glimpse of his preparation for filming the sequel.