Martin Short Spreads Yuletide Cheer With ‘SNL’ Musical Extravaganza

SummaryIrish national broadcaster RTÉ has requested a discussion with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) regarding Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. RTÉ's director general, Kevin Bakhurst, expressed his distress over the humanitarian impact of ongoing events in the Middle East, particularly concerning civilians in Gaza and Israeli hostages. Despite this, the Eurovision director noted that no EBU member has publicly opposed the inclusion of Israeli broadcaster Kan, with the contest scheduled to take place...

Sotheby's has postponed its sale in Hong Kong of sacred jewels connected to the Buddha's remains following a legal threat from the Indian government, which argued that the auction was offensive to the global Buddhist community. The collection, hailed as a significant archaeological find, faced backlash from Buddhist academics and monastic leaders. The relics were discovered nearly 130 years ago by British official William Claxton Peppé in northern India, alongside bone fragments believed to belong...

Alan Cumming will reprise his role as Nightcrawler in Avengers: Doomsday, where he is set to face off against Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic in an anticipated fight scene. This revelation has sparked fan speculation about the potential for an X-Men versus Fantastic Four conflict, possibly linked to a Multiversal Incursion. The film also features notable cast members like Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Channing Tatum, with Cumming expressing excitement over the updated makeup process for...

XYZ Films has unveiled a trailer for the horror film The Ritual, starring Al Pacino and Dan Stevens, centered around a true story of demonic possession. The narrative follows two priests—one doubting his faith and the other grappling with a troubled past—as they confront a possessed young woman through a series of perilous exorcisms. Directed by David Midell and set for release on April 18, 2025, the film aims for an authentic depiction of the...

Summary Director Chad Stahelski revealed that John Wick: Chapter 5 will not be a direct continuation of the previous film but will feature a new story involving John Wick, diverging from the High Table narrative. Additionally, the franchise will expand with a spinoff film titled Ballerina and two more projects: a TV series called Under the High Table and an animated prequel, all aimed at exploring the Wick universe and setting the stage for future...

Apple TV+ has renewed The Studio for a second season, ahead of its Season 1 finale on May 21. Co-created by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the comedy follows Matt Remick, played by Rogen, as he navigates the absurdities of the movie industry at Continental Studios, tackling projects like a Kool-Aid Man film. The show features a stellar cast, including Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, and cameos from industry icons, and has garnered praise for its...