Travis Kelce is starting to think about his future earnings in the NFL. His performance has declined a bit recently, and he’ll be 37 years old at the beginning of the 2026 season – which is considered quite old for a tight end.
Deadpool & Wolverine, the latest film in the Deadpool series, came out in 2024. Shawn Levy directed the movie, with Ryan Reynolds reprising his role as Wade Wilson. Although Marvel hasn’t officially confirmed a fourth Deadpool film, there’s a lot of discussion about the possibility of it being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The original series, The Rockford Files, ran from 1974 to 1980, and was followed by eight movies in the 1990s. Now, over 50 years later, actor Ed Boreanaz is taking on the role James Garner famously played: Jim Rockford, an ex-convict turned private detective.
Elijah Wood has made it clear he’s the only one who should play Frodo Baggins as long as he’s able. He told The Sunday Times he firmly believes that’s the case. This comes after his Lord of the Rings colleague, Ian McKellen, hinted in 2025 that Wood might reprise the role in a potential film called The Hunt for Gollum.
Online buzz indicates Doctor Doom will be depicted as a particularly cruel villain in the next Avengers movie, currently titled ‘Doomsday’.
Released in 1982, the film featured Arnold Schwarzenegger as the main character, a warrior seeking brutal revenge on a cult that destroyed his family and community. It was a hit in theaters, but a 2011 remake starring Jason Momoa didn’t perform well and appeared to end the series.
As a movie fan, I’ve been keeping track of what’s been hitting theaters this year, 2026, and while we’ve seen some decent successes and the upcoming slate looks really promising, only one movie has really broken out so far. It’s earned hundreds of millions more than everything else, which is honestly amazing and makes it a standout for the year.
Mike Flanagan’s success isn’t accidental; he consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the horror genre, but his real strength lies in creating believable and engaging characters. He skillfully combines visual storytelling, suspense, and compelling personalities, marking him as a truly gifted filmmaker. His dialogue is so sharp, it rivals even the most celebrated writers like Quentin Tarantino. A turning point in Flanagan’s career came ten years ago when he released three films in a single year, each highlighting his unique talents. Unfortunately, these films remain surprisingly overlooked despite their quality.
Looking at the 2010s, the trend becomes even clearer. Classic rock artists aren’t as prominent, and rock music overall saw a significant decline in popularity. The decade was much more defined by pop and R&B. It really shows how music tastes were changing!
The new series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms introduced several new members of the Targaryen family. Notably, this installment featured a majority of Targaryens who were portrayed as genuinely good people – a first for any Game of Thrones story. Characters like Baelor “Breakspear” Targaryen and Aegon Targaryen (known as Egg) were presented as clearly moral individuals.