Walt Disney Studios has become the first and only major studio to surpass $6 billion in worldwide box office earnings for 2025. This achievement marks the company’s strongest performance since 2019. The total includes $2.3 billion from domestic markets and $3.65 billion internationally. Sixteen wide releases contributed to the figure. Key performers included ‘Zootopia 2’…
Dave Chappelle’s new Netflix special ‘The Unstoppable’ premiered on December 19. The comedian addresses allegations against Sean Combs in several segments. One accuser responded critically to Chappelle’s material. Jonathan Hay, a producer who accused Combs, described the special as unsettling. He highlighted repeated expressions of support for Combs. Hay noted Chappelle downplayed the situation involving…
Hulu launches the drama series ‘Made in Korea’ on December 24. The show explores Korean-American family dynamics in the automotive industry. Creators draw from real immigrant experiences in manufacturing sectors. The narrative centers on a second-generation entrepreneur navigating cultural clashes. Production filmed primarily in Los Angeles and Detroit locations. Cast features emerging Asian-American actors in…
Deadline released its selection of the best new television shows for 2025. Senior editor Dominic Patten curated the list highlighting standout debuts across streaming platforms. Titles span limited series and ongoing dramas. ‘Adolescence’ on Netflix tops the ranking. The four-episode limited series employs single-take filming for each installment. Creators Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham explore…
Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ earned recognition in The New York Times’ roundup of standout animated works for 2025. The feature debuted on the streaming platform earlier in the year. Critics highlighted its innovative blend of musical performance and action sequences. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the film follows a K-pop girl group secretly…
Anime theatrical releases outperformed traditional superhero blockbusters at the global box office in 2025. Titles like ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ and ‘Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc’ drove the surge. These films achieved higher earnings through dedicated fan turnout and limited exclusivity. ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ remained cinema-exclusive throughout the year. Crunchyroll executive Mitchel Berger confirmed no…
Jack Black returns to voice Bowser in the upcoming animated feature ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’. The actor expressed enthusiasm for the project during recent interviews. Black highlighted elements that will appeal to dedicated video game players. The film adapts the 2007 Nintendo Wii title ‘Super Mario Galaxy’. That game introduced gravity-defying planetary exploration and…
Netflix’s animated feature ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ has emerged as a breakout success in 2025. The film blends K-pop culture with supernatural elements in a story about idols battling demons. Deadline released the full screenplay for public reading on December 23. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the movie features voices including Arden Cho, Ahn…
Paramount+ has become the exclusive streaming destination for all animated content from Avatar Studios, marking a major shift in the franchise’s expansion strategy. The upcoming animated film ‘The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ will premiere directly on Paramount+ in fall 2026, abandoning its previous theatrical release slot scheduled for October 9, 2026. This film…
Oona Chaplin portrays the villainous Varang in James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. The actress is the granddaughter of legendary comedian Charlie Chaplin. She considered changing her name early in her career due to the famous association. Chaplin shared that carrying the family name felt tricky at times. She worried about perceptions of being undeserving….