Nicole Kidman’s The Golden Compass Needs a Reboot

Fantasy films have always been a big gamble for Hollywood, often requiring huge amounts of money not just to make, but also to market. The genre saw a resurgence in the 2000s, thanks to the massive success of franchises like The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, which made other studios want to replicate that success. This led companies like Disney and Universal to attempt revivals of many of their older properties. While one ambitious 2007 fantasy film from New Line Cinema didn’t succeed, the current environment feels right for another attempt.

Spotify reports record growth in monthly listeners, totaling to 751 million

Spotify announced strong results for the last three months of the year, revealing a significant jump in both users and paying subscribers. Monthly active users increased by 11% to reach 751 million – the largest increase ever for the company. Paid subscriptions also grew by 10%, hitting 290 million. Overall revenue climbed 7% to exceed $5.3 billion.

Mark Wright is every inch the doting father as he shares sweet snaps with daughter Palma amid wife Michelle Keegan’s Hollywood career rumours

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always thrilled to hear about families prioritizing quality time together! Recently, I learned that a well-known actor, along with his wife and their adorable 10-month-old daughter, escaped to the Middle East for a lovely winter vacation. It’s so wonderful to see them enjoying some sunshine and making memories!