Viewers are seeing a potential deal between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery as a chance to solve the problem of too many paid platforms. The merger would avoid content fragmentation and provide access to premium movies and series under a single bill.
Actor Michael Keaton has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious "Man of the Year 2026" award by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals association. The traditional "Pudding Pot" ceremony will take place on February 6.
Netflix plans to change the terms of the deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery assets, switching to an all-cash payment. This will accelerate the sale process, which has been ongoing for several months and has faced resistance from regulators and competitors.
Paramount Skydance has sued Warner Bros Discovery, seeking information about an $82. 7 billion Netflix deal. Paramount is offering $108.7 billion in cash for Warner Bros.
At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, Paul Thomas Anderson's film "Battle for Battle" won several awards, while the series "Adolescence" became the leader among television projects.
According to the publication, citing a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner and a family statement, Guy Moon died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a traffic accident.
Hollywood actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have become citizens of Guinea after confirming their genetic heritage. The ceremony took place in Conakry, where the couple plans to visit tourist attractions.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense and the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council published information about 11 Russian public figures who supported the war and the occupation of Ukrainian territories. Among them are actors, singers, theater and ballet artists, producers, composers, and public figures.
Actress Evangeline Lilly reported severe cognitive impairment after a head injury in May 2025. A recent brain scan revealed a decrease in functional capacity in almost all areas of her brain.
The finale of "Stranger Things" grossed over $25 million, and possibly even $30 million, in cash from cinemas for screenings on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Of this amount, $15 million was earned by the No. 1 cinema chain, AMC Theaters, from an attendance of 753,000 people.
Victoria Kafka Jones, daughter of Hollywood star Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in the Fairmont San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day. The 34-year-old actress, known for her roles in "Men in Black II" and "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada," died of unknown causes.
Netflix has unveiled its January new releases, including an adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel "The Seven Dials Mystery," the crime drama "Shattered" starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, and the fourth season of "Bridgerton. "
Warner Bros. Discovery plans to reject Paramount's latest $108 billion offer, even after Larry Ellison agreed to personally guarantee the deal. The WBD board considers a deal with Netflix more favorable, despite increased termination fees and financing guarantees from Paramount.
He was known for his roles in the series “The Wire,” “Veep,” “Your Honor,” and “Atlanta. ”
The final episode of Netflix's "Stranger Things," which will run for 2 hours and 8 minutes, will be released on January 1 at 3 AM Kyiv time.
Actor Idris Elba has been awarded a knighthood for his services to youth. He founded the Elba Hope Foundation, which provides grants to organizations in the UK, USA, and Africa.
In 2025, with the support of the State Film Agency, the production of 46 film projects with a total cost of over UAH 562 million was completed, of which over UAH 319 million was state funding. Among them are 18 non-fiction, 17 feature films, 6 TV series, 4 non-fiction TV films, and 1 animated series.
The series "Stranger Things" has accumulated 1. 2 billion views in its nine years of existence, surpassing all other Netflix series in total viewing time. The project also created 8,000 jobs and brought $1.4 billion to the American economy.
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison became the central figure of business events in 2025, surpassing Elon Musk. His fortune grew by $89 billion in one day, temporarily making him the richest person in the world.
In 2025, a number of Hollywood couples broke up, including Cash Warren and Jessica Alba after 16 years of marriage, as well as Sydney Sweeney and Jonathan Davino, who called off their wedding. Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin also split after 8 years and an engagement.
Colleen Hoover is known for her romantic stories that explore themes of love, loss, and change; her books regularly become New York Times bestsellers. The online bookstore MEGOGO BOOKS offers a complete collection of the author's works in Ukrainian and English.
Streaming platform Netflix has unveiled the trailer for the fourth season of the series “Bridgerton”. The premiere of the first part will take place on January 29, the second – on February 26.
Netflix has released the first teaser for the film "Peaky Blinders: Immortal". The premiere of the film, in which Cillian Murphy will play Tommy Shelby, will take place on March 20, 2026.
Paramount Skydance revised its takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, including Larry Ellison's personal financing of $40.4 billion and an increased breakup fee. However, WBD's fifth-largest shareholder, Harris Oakmark, considers the changes insufficient, demanding a greater incentive.
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has donated $1 million to Feeding America, $1 million to the American Heart Association, and contributed to the MusiCares fund. These funds are aimed at combating hunger, preventing heart disease, and supporting musicians in need.
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.
"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.
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."
