Movies

In a recent interview with Deadline, veteran Marvel actor Stan finally discussed joining The Batman – Part II, after news of his casting surfaced earlier this year. He described the sequel as “a challenge, like everything else,” but expressed excitement about its ambition. He particularly praised director Matt Reeves, a long-time favorite of his, and believes the film has the potential to be truly surprising and impressive if everything comes together as planned.

The popular series The Terminal List will return with eight new episodes on Prime Video on October 21, 2026, available in over 240 countries. Based on the bestselling novel, the show follows Navy SEAL Commander James Reece (Chris Pratt) as he fights against a hidden conspiracy that threatens global stability. The new season will focus on Reece’s quest for revenge and a path to redemption.

In December 2025, season 2 of Landman was streamed for a total of 6.2 billion minutes worldwide. Even after the season finale on January 18, 2026, viewers continued to tune in, reaching 26.9 million minutes streamed the week of January 19th. Despite some criticism, Taylor Sheridan delivered a major success for Paramount+ with this season.

The series Dark centers around a conflict that plays out across different time periods. The story begins with the mysterious disappearances of people in the town of Winden, including Erik Obendorf and Mads Nielsen in 1986, and Mikkel Nielsen in the very first episode, titled “Secrets.” But Mikkel’s disappearance wasn’t truly the end of his story.

Byron Allen, a media executive, is buying a majority stake – 52% – in BuzzFeed for $120 million through his company, Allen Family Digital.

New Balance is still seeing great success with its retro designs. Following the popular return of the 1000 shoe model earlier this year through collaborations and regular releases, the brand is keeping the excitement going. The next version is the “Timberwolf” colorway – a neutral, earthy tone that blends the shoe’s vintage tech look with modern style, making it perfect for everyday wear.

The recent Roast of Kevin Hart featured some incredibly expensive watches – Tom Brady’s Rolex was worth $6 million, and Dwayne Johnson’s Jacob & Co. cost a million – making for a spectacular display of luxury timepieces. However, Hart himself chose a different path. While enduring a tough comedy roast on Netflix takes a lot of resilience, Hart showed his watch style is all about understated elegance. Instead of joining the competition for the flashiest diamonds, he appeared on stage wearing a beautifully refined Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse.

Nintendo announced the new Switch 2 will cost $500 in the US, a $50 price increase, starting September 1st. The company explained this is due to higher costs for memory chips and tariffs in the US, which they estimate will add about ¥100 billion JPY to their expenses this year.

Mizuno Sportstyle has chosen rapper Freddie Gibbs as its first Global Brand Ambassador who isn’t an athlete. They first connected at a Mizuno event during Paris Fashion Week in June 2025. The announcement coincides with the Japanese leg of Gibbs’ Asia Tour, which is being filmed by the Japanese culture and lifestyle platform, Sabukaru, in Osaka and Tokyo.

MUJI USA is showcasing “Koi Continuum,” a stunning art installation at its New York City store from May 14th to June 7th. Designers Reiko Sudo and Adrien Gardère created the piece using clothes donated by MUJI shoppers, turning them into beautiful koinobori – colorful Japanese carp streamers traditionally flown to symbolize health and strength for children.