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Yoshi and Birdo take center stage in the Super Mario Galaxy movie
Nintendo and Illumination used a dedicated Nintendo Direct on Sunday to unveil a new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, offering a clearer picture of how the sequel builds…
Star Wars brings Darth Maul back in Shadow Lord animated series
Disney has released the first trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, an animated series set to expand one of the franchise’s longest-running antagonists. The project was first announced…
2026 Oscar nominations: the complete list of nominees
The 2026 Oscar nominations are now official, offering a snapshot of how the film industry has chosen to reflect on a crowded and competitive 2025 release calendar. Announced on January…
Sinners sets new Oscar record with 16 nominations
The 2026 Academy Awards nominations delivered a clear headline result, with Sinners setting a new benchmark for Oscar recognition. The film received 16 nominations, the most ever awarded to a…
The Last Thing He Told Me returns with a first look at season 2
After a long stretch of silence, The Last Thing He Told Me is finally returning with a second season, and Apple TV+ has released its first full trailer ahead of the show’s…
OSN adds live esports channels through eCLUTCH partnership in MENA
OSN has entered into a distribution partnership with eCLUTCH to add a set of live esports channels to OSNtv, expanding the platform’s coverage of competitive gaming across the Middle East and North Africa. Announced…
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms literally s**ts all over Game of Thrones in its first few minutes
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms wastes no time announcing that it is comfortable poking fun at the weight of Game of Thrones history. The series opens by doing something…
Speedy Gonzales returns as Warner Bros revisits a complicated cartoon legacy
Warner Bros. is once again exploring its Looney Tunes catalog, this time with a renewed attempt to develop a standalone Speedy Gonzales movie. The project centers on the long-running animated…
Sesame Street makes over 100 classic episodes free to watch on YouTube
More than 100 episodes of one of television’s most influential series are now available to watch for free on YouTube, offering an expanded way to access a program that has shaped…
Netflix and Sony expand global streaming deal with exclusive film rights
Netflix and Sony Pictures have finalized a long-term global licensing agreement that significantly reshapes how Sony films will reach streaming audiences. Reported to be valued at around $7 billion, the deal grants Netflix…
HBO quietly shifts Game of Thrones sequel plans toward Arya Stark
HBO is once again exploring how to move the world of Game of Thrones forward, this time with a sequel concept centered on Arya Stark. The project is reportedly in very early…
Everything Game of Thrones fans need to know about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms before returning to Westeros
As we prepares to return once again to Westeros, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms arrives with a noticeably different set of priorities than previous entries in the franchise. Based…
The Simpsons retires Duffman, ending one of the show’s sharpest satires
After nearly three decades of loud entrances, exaggerated bravado, and deliberately hollow slogans, one of The Simpsons’ most recognizable supporting characters has been quietly written out. In a recent season…
Stranger Things documentary reignites debate over the show’s final season
A newly released documentary examining the production of Stranger Things season 5 has reopened long-running debates among fans about how the series concluded. One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5,…
Will Smith brings National Geographic’s Pole to Pole series to Dubai
Will Smith appeared in Dubai this week for the Middle East premiere of Pole to Pole with Will Smith, marking the regional debut of the long-gestating National Geographic project. The event took…
Hijack season 2: Apple TV is about to lock us underground
On January 14, 2026, Hijack Season 2 arrives, and this time the series trades altitude for claustrophobia. Instead of a plane in the sky, the new season drops us into a far more…
What to expect from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on OSN+
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the latest HBO series set in the world of Westeros, will stream exclusively across the Middle East and North Africa beginning 19 January 2026.…
Golden Globes 2026: the complete list of winners across film and television
The 2026 edition of the Golden Globes reflected a year in which restrained storytelling and performance-driven work found steady recognition across film and television. Rather than producing a sweep for…