Starting January 1, 2026, China will ban the dissemination of explicit content in private online messages, including sexting. Violators face fines of up to $700 and imprisonment, and group administrators are responsible for removing such content.
The science fiction drama You Are Space by director Pavlo Ostrikov confidently holds high positions in Ukrainian cinema distribution and continues to attract the attention of viewers.
Law enforcement officers are investigating at least 6 criminal proceedings against the Odrex clinic for fraud and improper treatment. New cases have been opened based on statements from relatives of deceased patients and injured individuals who consider themselves victims of doctors' actions.
Official death certificates confirm that Rob and Michele Reiner died from multiple stab wounds on December 14 at their home in Brentwood. The couple's bodies were cremated, and their children, Romy and Jake, expressed deep pain at the loss.
Marvel unveiled the debut trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday," marking the return of directors Joe and Anthony Russo. The film will be the next stage in the development of the MCU cinematic universe.
Doctors of the private Odesa clinic Odrex, who are suspected of medical negligence that could have led to the death of businessman Adnan Kivan, may be involved not only in this story. At least, this is what other former patients of the clinic and families of the deceased claim, who publicly share their treatment experiences. In these stories, people describe similar scenarios and consequences and suggest that these are systemic errors by Odrex doctors, not an isolated incident.
"Stranger Things" broke its own record with the premiere of its 5th season, showing the highest weekly viewership among streaming series.
Paramount has updated its offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery with Larry Ellison's personal guarantee of $40.4 billion. The total value of the deal is $78 billion, exceeding Netflix's offer.
A trailer has been released for the film "Odyssey," in which Matt Damon is shipwrecked, battles monsters, and leads his army home in Christopher Nolan's epic.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine will conduct an unscheduled inspection of another legal entity associated with the activities of the Odesa private clinic Odrex – LLC "Medical House "Odrex". The reason for the inspection was criminal proceedings in which the company is involved.
A 7-meter gingerbread replica of the house from the movie "Home Alone" appeared in Los Angeles and entered the Guinness Book of Records. The edible installation, 17.5 m long, 12.5 m wide, and 7.7 m high, was created by Disney+ and Hulu for the film's 35th anniversary.
Dianne Holechek, the first wife of Hollywood actor Chuck Norris, has died at the age of 84 at her home in Texas. The cause of death was a long battle with dementia.
The head of one of Turkey's most titled football clubs, Sadettin Saran, was interrogated in a drug case. He is suspected of providing and facilitating drug use, and has been placed under "forced supervision."
The third installment of James Cameron's franchise, "Avatar: Fire and Ash," has grossed $345 million worldwide. This is the second most successful Hollywood debut of 2025, although domestic box office in the US is 35% lower than the previous sequel.
Actor James Ransone, known for his roles in horror films, died on December 19 in Los Angeles at the age of 46. Medical examiners confirmed that the cause of death was suicide.
In Russia, they plan to introduce fines for distributing films that allegedly "discredit traditional values. " The bill provides for financial liability for audiovisual services, social networks, and private individuals.
Amazon and Netflix have struck a surprise content licensing deal. James Bond films, "Rocky," and the series "The Man in the High Castle" will become available on Netflix starting January 15.
The 53-year-old actor and director Akhtem Seitablayev published photos with his daughter and granddaughter from Belgium, captioning them as "moments of happiness. " In January 2022, the actor showed photos from his daughter's wedding.
A selection of five iconic Christmas movies that create a special magic and atmosphere. Among them are "A Christmas Carol", "Elf", "Home Alone", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Die Hard".
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that starting in 2029, YouTube will hold exclusive global broadcasting rights for the Academy Awards ceremony. This is the first time that one of the "Big Four" awards has abandoned classic television broadcasting in favor of a digital platform.
Ukrainian citizens are calling on the Ministry of Health and law enforcement agencies to respond to numerous complaints about the Odrex clinic. People have recorded video appeals to government and law enforcement officials to draw attention to systemic violations at the clinic. They have also created the Stop Odrex website to collect new testimonies and support each other.
The Warner Bros Discovery board of directors rejected Paramount Skydance's $108. 4 billion offer due to insufficient funding guarantees. This decision means support for Netflix's offer to acquire Warner Bros assets.
Details of the Rainer family tragedy have emerged in Los Angeles. Daughter Romy found her father's body, and learned about her mother's death from paramedics. The family's son, Nick, was detained by police.
The Odesa Oblast police are investigating criminal proceedings regarding the alleged embezzlement of budget funds by the management of the private clinic "Odrex" and the communal Odesa hospital. The investigation believes that the transfer of 4 million hryvnias to "Dim Medytsyny" LLC, to which the "Odrex" clinic was registered, was unfounded.
Warner Bros. Discovery's board of directors is likely to reject Paramount Skydance's $108.4 billion offer, backing Netflix instead. Netflix previously offered $72 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery.
French President's wife Brigitte Macron has apologized for calling feminists "sales connes" in a private conversation. She stated that her remarks were made in a private context and she would not have used such words publicly.
Families of patients who died after treatment at the Odesa private clinic Odrex, and former patients who report severe complications, have launched the Stop Odrex website. It aims to unite victims and make their stories public to break the silence due to fear and achieve justice.
Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in Miami court against the BBC for $10 billion for defamation and violation of Florida's trade practices law. The lawsuit concerns edited footage of Trump's speech shown on the Panorama program.
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine sees no grounds for a full inspection of the Odesa private clinic "Odrex", despite numerous patient deaths and criminal proceedings. The agency explains this by the absence of requests from the Prosecutor General's Office regarding other legal entities of the clinic.
Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14. The couple sustained stab wounds, indicating a probable murder.
