Netflix and WB merge

"It’s a stranger and more unpredictable time than ever in Hollywood, especially with the impending multi-billion-dollar deal that could change the business forever: Netflix’s move to acquire Warner Bros."https://time.com/7342338/most-anticipated-movies-2026/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Malcolm In The Middle Return

"Malcolm is officially back in the middle."https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/malcolm-in-the-middle-revival-trailer-april-release-date-1236618966/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Avatar: Fire and Ash and other years hits

"Hollywood wrapped up a turbulent year with big ticket sales for “Avatar: Fire and Ash” and a box-office hit for Timothée Chalamet with “Marty Supreme” over a busy holiday weekend in movie theaters."https://apnews.com/article/avatar-marty-supreme-anaconda-box-office-9f2911eefe2d800d1c1063426a114f17?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL SHORT FILM DAY

"On December 28th, National Short Film Day commemorates the day the motion picture industry was born, when the Lumière brothers projected a program of short films to a public audience for the first time."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-short-film-day-december-28

Christmas Movies

"It's almost Christmas! The night before is a great opportunity to get cosy and enjoy some heartwarming television – and fortunately, we're spoilt for choice this year."https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/christmas-eve-2025-schedule-listings/?utm_content=RT&utm_campaign=RT%20Today%20newsletter%2024th%20December%202025_7105853_Radio%20Times_Automated%20Newsletters_button_3_23988567&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Adestra

Home Alone House

"At one time, the Home Alone house was set to be as star-studded as Madame Tussaud's."

https://ew.com/home-alone-casting-notes-reveal-susan-sarandon-tim-curry-nearly-starred-11868785

Avatar Fire and Ash

https://deadline.com/2025/12/avatar-fire-and-ash-opening-global-international-box-office-1236652516/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Tom Cruise

"Now that Tom Cruise's stint in the Mission: Impossible franchise has seemingly come to an end, the action star is ready for his next project."

https://screenrant.com/digger-movie-title-poster-tom-cruise/?utm_source=SR-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202512181415&user=eWVyZW1pYWhAYW9sLmNvbQ&lctg=f36de452f8c9719c60cb9abec59883873856bb4c01f7be178c1bd1148e710fd8

A Different World next chapter

"Hillman College's finest are heading back to the quad!"

https://ew.com/a-different-world-original-cast-to-reprise-roles-for-netflix-sequel-series-11871478?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=21015505-20251217&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=121725&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Films that were breathtaking in 2025

"After a somewhat quiet start, 2025 has produced a string of films that we're sure to be talking about for years to come."

https://ew.com/the-best-movies-of-2025-11763015?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=20875106-20251213&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=121325&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

WBs games

"Warner Bros Games sits behind many beloved titles."https://www.themovieblog.com/2025/12/why-netflix-overlooked-warner-bros-games-in-its-83-billion-deal/

Voice of Marge Simpson dies

"Béatrice Picard—the beloved voice behind Quebec’s local version of Marge Simpson—died at age 96, her family announced."

https://parade.com/news/beloved-marge-simpson-voice-actor-dead-at-96?utm_source=pushly

Star Trek

"In the USA all of the classic Star Trek shows left Netflix in the USA back in 2022, but they have remained available worldwide on the streaming giant, even in countries that also included Paramount+ (where the shows are also available)."https://trekmovie.com/2025/12/11/all-the-classic-star-trek-tv-shows-to-exit-netflix-globally-in-january/#google_vignette

Screen Awards

"This year, ScreenRant, Collider, CBR, and MovieWeb have teamed up to give our favorites of the year in film and television for the first ever Screen Awards. These awards, voted on by a jury of experts, critics, and editorial leadership across all four websites, praise the best of 2025, with nominees that run the gamut from critically acclaimed dramas to stunning horror films, and everything in between."

https://screenrant.com/screen-awards-2025-best-picture/?utm_source=SR-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202512111615&user=eWVyZW1pYWhAYW9sLmNvbQ&lctg=f36de452f8c9719c60cb9abec59883873856bb4c01f7be178c1bd1148e710fd8

Netflix and WB

"Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. has taken the entertainment industry by storm, and it's raising many questions about the future of the studio's biggest properties."https://winteriscoming.net/4-ways-netflix-buying-warner-bros-could-hurt-game-of-thrones-franchise-1-way-it-could-help?utm_campaign=FansidedTV+Daily&utm_source=FanSided+Daily&utm_medium=email&sc=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01

Streaming Wars

"The streaming wars have reached a new level of intensity, and the behind-the-scenes maneuvering is even more dramatic than anyone realized."

https://insidethemagic.net/2025/12/netflix-to-own-disney-world-streaming-service-bids-for-the-entire-walt-disney-company-ad1/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Movie+%26+Entertainment+2025-12-09&utm_term=Entertainment+Email+List

Silent Night, Deadly Night

"The original Silent Night, Deadly Night has a two-fold cultural legacy: A killer poster that looked great on a video store shelf and the “garbage day” meme, which originated in the first of four sequels."https://www.avclub.com/silent-night-deadly-night-review?mc_cid=d6d6691602&mc_eid=78b6c15dfa&utm_source=PMNTNL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=251208&md5=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Men In Black

"After successfully relaunching the Bad Boys franchise, Sony Pictures looks to be ready to dust off its black suit and shades as a new Men In Black film is now in development."

https://deadline.com/2025/12/new-men-in-black-movie-bad-boys-for-life-writer-1236636023/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Netflix and Warner Brothers

"Netflix has made its mark as one of the top streaming services worldwide and is now officially acquiring production company Warner Bros. in a multi-billion-dollar, industry-changing deal that could shape the future of movies."https://screenrant.com/netflix-wbd-acquisition-deal/?utm_source=SR-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202512051630&user=eWVyZW1pYWhAYW9sLmNvbQ&lctg=f36de452f8c9719c60cb9abec59883873856bb4c01f7be178c1bd1148e710fd8

Find inspiration. Create things you can come back to when you need to be inspired. What always inspires you?

Reading, as well as, discovering new ideas have always inspired me. I love watching old and new TV shows as well as movies. I even take notes on what is being said.

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