As a huge movie fan, I was really interested to hear JJ Abrams recently admit something. At the US-Ireland Alliance’s Oscar Wilde Awards, he said he now realizes it was a mistake not to give Domhnall Gleeson a bigger part in those earlier films. He genuinely wishes Gleeson had been more involved!
As a movie fan, I’ve come to expect the Oscars to be a bit controversial every year – remember the Moonlight mix-up? And it always feels like they love to hint at big nominations, but then end up overlooking the films everyone actually went to see! It’s frustrating because sometimes a movie seems destined to win everything, and then gets completely shut out. It’s happening again with the 2026 nominations, and honestly, it’s getting predictable.
Even though some episodes of Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden feel a bit dated now, the series’ best characters undeniably left a lasting impression on fans and inspired other creators. The complex personalities in Naruto helped pave the way for character development in later shōnen anime like Black Clover, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Hero Academia.
As a huge fan of Real Grade model kits, I’m always excited to see what Bandai will release next – they only put out a few each year, so there’s a lot of guessing! Right now, the only one announced for 2026 is the Ingram Plus from Patlabor, which leaves everything else a mystery. But if I had to predict, here are ten suits that would make perfect Real Grade kits, in my opinion.
Later this year, HBO Max will launch “Lanterns,” a new series from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television. Created by Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, and Tom King, the show stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Nathan Fillion and Ulrich Thomsen will also appear as Guy Gardner and Sinestro, respectively, alongside other cast members.
Following the June 2024 release of A Quiet Place: Day One, A Quiet Place: Storm Warning was announced in October of the same year. Set in the town of Pearl, Iowa, this new installment continues the story of survival in a world overrun by alien creatures. And for fans eager for more before the next Quiet Place film arrives in summer 2027, a comic book series has already launched with its first issue available now.
April 9th will be the last day that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — The Movie: Infinity Castle is shown in theaters in Japan. Fans will have a few more weeks to enjoy the popular anime film and collect special illustration cards before it leaves cinemas.
The new Maul series takes place between the animated shows and focuses on what happens after the Emperor’s former apprentice tries to rebuild his criminal organization and get revenge on those who betrayed him. The recent trailer for Maul – Shadow Lord reveals that Maul is determined to make the Empire pay for leaving him for dead, and he believes he “needs a weapon” to do so.
From Emil Jannings and Janet Gaynor winning the first-ever acting Oscars in 1929, to Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley’s wins in 2026, and for every directing, writing, or technical achievement award in between, nearly all Oscar winners have earned their trophies through a standard, competitive process.
Fans of The Neighborhood have a chance to celebrate before the show ends. After eight seasons, the beloved sitcom is wrapping up, and the final season is currently airing weekly on TV, with episodes available to stream on Paramount+ the next day.