NATIONAL HUG A NEWSPERSON DAY

"National Hug a Newsperson Day (formerly National Hug a Newsman Day) on April 4th encourages appreciation for the people reporting the news."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-hug-a-newsperson-day-april-4?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=13083943&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Simpsons

"Fox has given a major commitment to adult animated series “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy” and “Bob’s Burgers.”"https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fox-gives-4-season-renewals-183818410.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Val Kilmer

"Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died."https://apnews.com/article/val-kilmer-actor-dead-pneumonia-7e8f27b1ec80f2940f7a7776f5f92804?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Beverly Hills, 90210

"One of Brian Austin Green's favorite Beverly Hills, 90210 storylines doesn't even involve his own character."

https://ew.com/brian-austin-green-says-matthew-perry-90210-arc-changed-his-views-on-mental-health-11705855?utm_term=TV%20Audience,Celebrity%20Audience&utm_medium=browser&utm_source=ew.com&utm_content=20250331&utm_campaign=6572115&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114

Macaulay Culkin

"Macaulay Culkin opened up about his estrangement from his father, sharing that his family does not "want anything to do with
him.""

https://ew.com/macaulay-culkin-estrangement-dad-grandkids-want-nothing-to-do-with-him-11706096?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=17114864-20250331&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=033125&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Reacher

"Reacher star Alan Ritchson doesn't think it would be a good idea to turn the popular Prime Video series into a movie." https://www.cbr.com/alan-ritchson-reacher-movie-disservice-lee-child-books/

Karate Kid

"It has been 20 years since Karate Kid star Noriyuki “Pat” Morita passed away, but his former costar Ralph Macchio still thinks of him often."https://www.remindmagazine.com/article/27525/ralph-macchio-reflects-on-legacy-of-karate-kid-costar-pat-morita/@

Past Year Movies

"The past year has seen some incredible popcorn buckets come with the release of new movies. Deadpool & Wolverine had the most notorious popcorn bucket, but Alien: Romulus, Gladiator II, Dune: Part Two, Batman, Nosferatu, Venom: The Last Dance, Moana 2, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and more all had some pretty cool popcorn buckets available for purchase."https://comicbookmovie.com/sci_fi/star-wars/revenge-of-the-sith-rerelease-comes-with-a-darth-vader-popcorn-bucket-and-cup-a217326

TOLKIEN READING DAY

"Celebrated around the world on March 25th, Tolkien Reading Day is a favorite among fans of the renowned author."

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/tolkien-reading-day-march-25?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12997462&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Harry Potter

"A new Harry Potter screen adaptation calls for a new Lucius Malfoy — and Jason Isaacs has an A-list candidate in mind."

https://ew.com/jason-isaacs-pitches-meryl-streep-as-lucius-malfoy-harry-potter-tv-series-11702339?tag=tv&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=17021931-20250324&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=032425&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Jenna Ortega

"Jenna Ortega has been a key player in multiple franchises, but don’t expect to see her return to one any time soon."

https://insidethemagic.net/2025/03/jenna-ortega-refuses-franchise-return-wednesday-marvel-cj1/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Movie+&+Entertainment+2025-03-18=&utm_term=ITM+Master+List

Paddington

"Paddington is a friendly bear with a warm bed, a cozy home, and a neighborhood filled with families who embrace him with open 

arms."

https://www.ibelieve.com/slideshows/3-reasons-families-will-adore-paddington-in-peru.html?aps=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_content=1593933_20250319_1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=lst_cw_crosswalk_subscribers&utm_source=parent&utm_term=inhouse-spotlight-20250319-1593934&bt_ee=yUMWldVCIhnOnQrwDqKutgkHACsnNJwizr6NBEZe6%2FJiRg2l%2FYhhWC01BWTAzQHG&bt_ts=1742427750882

Boy Meets World

"In the ‘90s, Ward could be seen on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World and the popular daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful."

https://people.com/boy-meets-world-maitland-ward-feels-like-people-treat-me-with-more-respect-due-to-pornography-career-11699489?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16947090-20250318&utm_source=ppl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ppl-news_newsletter&utm_content=031825&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=PM

Jonathan Majors and Meagon Good

"Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good have tied the knot, a source tells PEOPLE on Tuesday, March 18."

https://people.com/jonathan-majors-meagan-good-married-11687840?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16947090-20250318&utm_source=ppl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ppl-news_newsletter&utm_content=031825&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=PM

Wicked

"Jon M. Chu's blockbuster adaptation of Wicked proved to be one of the most talked-about movies of 2024, but one overlooked theory could change Madame Morrible's character if proven to be true."https://screenrant.com/wicked-madame-morrible-good-witch-north-theory/

Simpsons

Although many Simpsons characters are named after Matt Groening's family members, he refused to name the Simpsons' Grandpa after his own grandfather, Abraham, leaving it to other writers to choose a name. Coincidentally, they chose Abraham, unaware that it was the name of Matt's grandfather.

James Finlayson

"James Finlayson failed to make it as a leading man in Hollywood but became one of the most memorable comic foils ever to grace the silver screen."https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6253d37ylvo?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Movie Discs

"Discs are most often seen as the best way to keep your favourite movies safe from the perils of streaming and licensing changes."https://www.whathifi.com/streaming-entertainment/laser-rot-has-rendered-millions-of-warner-bros-dvds-unplayable-but-you-can-have-them-replaced

Streaming this week

"It’s set to be another bumper week for new movies across the best streaming services with Netflix, Max, Hulu and Paramount Plus all offering new films for subscribers to enjoy."https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/7-top-new-movies-to-stream-this-week-on-netflix-max-hulu-and-more-march-11-17?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pushly&utm_campaign=All%20Push%20Subscribers

Othello

"Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, became the highest-grossing play in Broadway history last week, with a total of $2,818,297.00 for eight performances."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/othello-denzel-washington-jake-gyllenhaal-broadway-history-1236161080/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Banned Books

Many authors, artists, and philosophers have argued that no book should ever be banned, no matter how many people it may offend. As Salman Rushdie said, “What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.” Isaac Asimov, the science fiction author and former president of the American Humanist Association, put it this way: “Any book worth banning is a book worth reading.”Despite the consensus around free speech among some of our greatest writers and thinkers, a huge number of books in the United States are frequently challenged and often banned by school districts and libraries. Ironically, many of these banned books are considered classics — titles that could quite easily appear on a recommended reading list from a professor or literary critic.

Vampire Diaries

"Former Vampire Diaries costars — and current Brothers Bond Bourbon founders — Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder appeared on the latest episode of Hot Ones Versus to discuss everything from their time on the long-running CW drama to their 15-year friendship (and Somerhalder's dance moves)."

https://ew.com/paul-wesley-says-vampire-diaries-steroline-never-should-have-left-writers-room-11690594?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16811182-20250308&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=030825&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

ABC Stars

"For four years, audiences tuned into ABC to watch their favorite awkward young woman with no fashion sense navigate her new job at an upscale, trendy fashion magazine."https://insidethemagic.net/2025/03/abc-star-arrested-for-battery-mug-shot-revealed-ks1/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily+Email+-+March+8%2C+2025&utm_term=ITM+Master+List

Good Morning America

"On November 3, ABC’s hit morning show Good Morning America will celebrate 50 years on the air."https://insidethemagic.net/2025/03/names-to-replace-michael-strahan-good-morning-america-ks1/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Breaking+News+-+Universal&utm_term=ITM+Master+List

NATIONAL READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY

 (DR. SEUSS DAY)"Each year, National Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-read-across-america-day-dr-seuss-day-march-2-unless-weekend?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12737009&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Last Breath

"Last Breath is actually suspenseful and builds towards that in increments."

https://screenrant.com/last-breath-movie-review-2025/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202502281703&utm_source=SR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&lctg=2601e8551f297ca765d0f12d989a6c8210428ba89874e8c86de911899de6f068

Bill Murray and Gene Hackman

"Bill Murray is remembering his late Royal Tenenbaums costar Gene Hackman, who was found dead at the age of 95 in his Santa Fe, N.M., home this week."

https://ew.com/bill-murray-remembers-gene-hackman-royal-tenenbaums-wes-anderson-11688276?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16723121-20250228&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=022825&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Gene Hackman

"Nobody can lose their shit and start yelling quite like Gene Hackman."

https://kotaku.com/gene-hackman-movies-stream-hoosiers-enemy-state-1851767152

Twist Endings

"In Hollywood, a lot of directors have built their careers on their twist endings, from M. Night Shyamalan's The Sixth Sense to Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects."https://www.cbr.com/movies-ruined-after-spoiling-twists/

Read Across America Day

"Read Across America Day bursts with enthusiasm as it brings the joys of reading to the forefront of communities nationwide."https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/read-across-america-day/#utm_medium=email&utm_source=forecast

NATIONAL TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY

"On February 26th, have a happily ever after kind of day."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-tell-a-fairy-tale-day-february-26?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12710819&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Best Movie Villians

"The best movie villains affect more than just the film’s protagonist. They practically jump out of the screen and live in our nightmares."https://listverse.com/2025/02/22/10-famous-movie-villains-inspired-by-real-people/

Fairy Tale Day

"Gather round the fire, and make yourselves comfortable… National Tell A Fairy Tale Day is all about exploring myths and stories, old and new."

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/tell-a-fairy-tale-day/#utm_medium=email&utm_source=forecast

Roberto Orci

"Roberto Orci, well known to readers of this site, has passed away."https://trekmovie.com/2025/02/25/star-trek-movies-writer-producer-robert-orci-has-passed-away/#google_vignette

Middle Reboot

""It was just sort of perfection — and you don't wanna mess with perfection," Heaton said of Everybody Loves Raymond in an interview published Tuesday in Yahoo Entertainment. "https://ew.com/patricia-heaton-says-the-middle-and-everybody-loves-raymond-dont-need-reboots-11683183?tag=tv&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16622139-20250223&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=022325&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Cameo on TV

"It's always fun when a musician or musical act makes a cameo in a movie."https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-musician-movie-cameos/mike-mcgranaghan?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=rankertrending&utm_campaign=rt_active&utm_content=20250222&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Suits LA

"Aaron Korsh's Suits LA aims to continue the legacy of Suits 13 years after it premiered, but it ultimately disappoints. When Suits found a resurgence via streaming in 2023, it became clear it was only a matter of time before any broadcaster attempted to resurrect the franchise."https://screenrant.com/suits-la-season-1-review/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202502211623&utm_source=SR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&lctg=2601e8551f297ca765d0f12d989a6c8210428ba89874e8c86de911899de6f068

Critics

"Critics these days are often accused – usually by angry commenters who liked something that was reviewed harshly and who feel they must assert, to themselves and the world, that their opinion is right – of thinking too hard about movies. This isn't meant to be art, they say. This is entertainment. That remark is typically followed by a reminder that whatever popcorn flick isn't Citizen Kane, or 12 Angry Men, or The Godfather, as if those titles became household names by appealing only to one's higher sensibilities."https://screenrant.com/cleaner-movie-review-2025/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202502211623&utm_source=SR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWgxQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ&lctg=2601e8551f297ca765d0f12d989a6c8210428ba89874e8c86de911899de6f068

Wicked

"Cynthia Erivo, fresh off the box office success of “Wicked,” will command center stage on Broadway’s biggest night as host of the 78th Tony Awards."https://variety.com/2025/film/news/cynthia-erivo-tony-awards-host-wicked-1236313086/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

SNL special

"NBC’s 50th anniversary special for “Saturday Night Live” hit a very strong 14.8 million viewers on average across NBC and Peacock on Sunday night."https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/snl-50-ratings-viewers-anniversary-special-1236311110/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Odyssey

"More details about Christopher Nolan‘s forthcoming movie version of Homer’s The Odyssey have been revealed."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/matt-damon-christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-odysseus-first-look-photo-1236139274/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Captain America

"Steve Rogers's own personal journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been quite the time-bending trip, but it’s nothing compared to the journey of the mantle he so proudly wore."https://www.ranker.com/list/captain-america-mcu-timeline/stephanroget?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=totalnerd&utm_campaign=tn_active&utm_content=20250217&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Marvel Films

"Have you ever been sitting in a movie theater, watching the latest Marvel film, thinking to yourself, "Wow, that actor is too good for the MCU"?"https://www.ranker.com/list/overqualified-mcu-movie-performances/tyler-mitchell?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=totalnerd&utm_campaign=tn_active&utm_content=20250217&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Beloved Films

"Some of the most beloved films of all time feature over-the-top, absolutely insane action sequences."https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-fight-scenes-behind-the-scenes/jacob-shelton?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=totalnerd&utm_campaign=tn_active&utm_content=20250217&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

O.C.

"It’s been over 20 years since The O.C., perhaps the classic teen melodrama of the early aughts, premiered in 2003."https://ew.com/the-oc-cast-where-are-they-now-8788359?tag=tv&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16540772-20250215&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=021525&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Frankie Muniz

"Frankie Muniz is open to critique - even from himself."https://ew.com/frankie-muniz-says-his-malcolm-in-the-middle-character-was-the-worst-malcolm-sucked-8789692?tag=tv&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16540772-20250215&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=021525&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Longest Running Program

"Weird as it sounds now, Saturday Night Live's 50-year tenure as one of the longest running programs in TV history may have come down to two important decisions made before the show even debuted in 1975."https://www.npr.org/2025/02/13/nx-s1-5262898/saturday-night-live-50th-anniversary?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Most Watched SNL skits

"If you were to imagine the most-watched “Saturday Night Live” sketches of all time, certain characters would likely come to mind."https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/10-most-watched-snl-sketches-192617351.html?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Saturday Night Live

"The 50th anniversary celebration of “Saturday Night Live” is so big, it’s not even on Saturday."

https://apnews.com/article/snl-50th-anniversary-what-to-know-5f8001a3146e4602bc1d226f9224588d?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Goodies 2

"Warner Bros. has hired Potsy Ponciroli to write the script for the sequel, it was announced Friday — almost 40 years after the original movie hit theaters back in 1985."https://variety.com/2025/film/news/goonies-2-sequel-steven-spielberg-1236308226/?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Cobra Kai

"Cobra Kai marks the end of a journey that began in 1984."https://gizmodo.com/the-deleted-cobra-kai-scene-that-wouldve-changed-everything-2000561284?utm_source=io9_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2025-02-15

Rocks and Roll Hall of Fame

"The list of 14 performer nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2025 includes eight candidates who appear on the institution’s ballot for the first time — including some surprises that range from the previously overlooked “Twist” popularizer Chubby Checker to the Latin rock group Maná to the jam band Phish."https://variety.com/2025/music/news/rock-roll-hall-of-fame-nominees-2025-outkast-phish-billy-idol-chubby-checker-mariah-carey-1236304811/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Godfather

"Veteran mafia bosses in Sicily, fearing new recruits lack a code of honour, have been urging them to watch The Godfather to learn the trade, a police investigation has revealed."https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/arrested-mafia-bosses-the-godfather-cosa-nostra-fmlwhgcpk?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Wicked

https://ew.com/lin-manuel-miranda-reveals-why-he-wasnt-cast-in-wicked-8785645?tag=movies&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16451434-20250209&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=020925&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Cliffhanger

"A well-planned and well-executed cliffhanger can turn a good TV show into a pop-cultural phenomenon. Series that release episodes weekly are perfect for water cooler talk, as audiences tune in and discuss the plot and characters at length. Cliffhangers especially spark discussions and keep audiences invested."https://screenrant.com/best-tv-cliffhangers-changed-show-consequences-list/

Buffy Sequel

"More than two decades after Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended its seven-season run, the beloved supernatural drama is eyeing a revival with a new chapter in the franchise."https://deadline.com/2025/02/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-reboot-sarah-michelle-gellar-hulu-pilot-chloe-zhao-1236273767/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Wicked

"Although the hit movie musical, Wicked, seemed jam-packed with big moments, the movie had several scenes that ended up on the cutting room floor, and one such scene with Glinda would have made her story way worse. At the end of 2024, Wicked took critics and audiences by storm on Rotten Tomatoes, garnering a Certified Fresh 88% critics score and a whopping 95% audience score. Unsurprisingly, this Wicked craze has increased interest in every aspect of the movie, including the deleted scenes showcased in the movie's digital release."https://screenrant.com/wicked-movie-glinda-no-magic-explanation-deleted-scene-op-ed/

Peter Sutherland

"Peter Sutherland is a night agent no more."https://ew.com/the-night-agent-showrunner-breaks-down-season-2-questions-8779316?tag=tv&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16273559-20250126&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=012625&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Cameron Diaz

"For Cameron Diaz, a single laugh-out-loud scene is all it takes to make a film worth shooting."https://ew.com/cameron-diaz-recalls-theres-something-about-mary-scene-laugh-so-hard-8779588?tag=movies&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16273559-20250126&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=012625&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

2025 TV

"Now that we’re well into 2025, TV is seriously beefing up its premieres in February, with Robert De Niro and Kate Hudson making their Netflix debuts, NBC cooking up some newbies, and Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight presenting another bloody period piece."

https://www.avclub.com/february-2025-tv-preview-the-white-lotus-suits-robert-de-niro?mc_cid=73647f8d22&mc_eid=78b6c15dfa&utm_source=PMNTNL&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=250127&md5=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

It Ends With Us

"In the months since It Ends With Us debuted in theaters — finally delivering the much-anticipated adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel — rumors of a bitter feud have surrounded the project."

https://ew.com/complete-timeline-of-blake-lively-and-justin-baldoni-legal-battle-8778862?tag=movies&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16270435-20250125&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=012525&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

2025 Awards

"In an awards season where the race still seems to be fairly wide open, one film is gaining more traction than most as the finish line wobbles into view over the horizon."https://variety.com/2025/awards/columns/emilia-perez-awards-campaign-golden-globes-oscars-1236266789/

LIBRARY SHELFIE DAY

"The fourth Wednesday in January offers a unique opportunity for book lovers on Library Shelfie Day."https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/library-shelfie-day-fourth-wednesday-in-january?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12261976&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Mufasa

"Mufasa: The Lion King continues to find its footing at the box office, where it beat the openings of One of Them Days — the first female-led Black comedy since 2017’s Girls Trip — and Wolf Man over the long Martin Luther King Jr. holiday despite being in its fifth weekend."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mufasa-one-of-them-days-box-office-wolf-man-1236112641/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

TV Premiers

"A new year means a new opportunity to discover a show that you love ... or, if you're more a creature of habit, it likely also means the return of a show you love."

https://ew.com/2025-tv-premiere-dates-8741228?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16188657-20250118&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=011825&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Farmer Wants A Wife

"FOX’s runaway reality hit, Farmer Wants A Wife, will soon return for a third season with a fresh crop of farmers looking for love."https://www.southernliving.com/farmer-wants-a-wife-season-3-farmers-8776096?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=16172272-20250116&utm_source=slv-best-of-the-south_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sl-best-of-the-south_newsletter&utm_content=011625&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=news-alert

90s TV shows and movies

"I love showing ‘90s TV shows and movies to my 10-year-old. From Boy Meets World to Jumanji and everything in between, the era was the best for entertainment geared toward kids."

https://www.scarymommy.com/entertainment/90s-dark-comedies-to-show-tween?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=scaryMommy&utm_campaign=1389cff69e&utm_source=Scary+Mommy+Daily&utm_campaign=1389cff69e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_01_16_04_38&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-1389cff69e-671786313

The Penguin

"While her recent acclaimed work on The Penguin has helped make her a big name, Cristin Milioti's best movies and TV shows show that she has been putting together a more than impressive career for herself over the years."

https://screenrant.com/cristin-milioti-best-movies-tv-shows/

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld caught the comedy bug while attending Queens College in New York City in the 1970s and performing at open mic nights held by local improv clubs. His brand of observational comedy landed him appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Late Night With David Letterman, which led to his first live comedy special on HBO in 1987.

But it was his groundbreaking work on Seinfeld, the sitcom he co-created and co-wrote with comedian Larry David, that solidified the comedian’s place in pop culture. The “show about nothing” ran for nine seasons and introduced the world to Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, and George, a group of 30-something friends living in New York City. The writing was crisp, the one-liners were relatable, and the laughs came from spinning everyday events into comedy gold. Seinfeld wrapped in 1998, but it continues to live on in syndication, entertaining a new generation of fans.

After Seinfeld, the comedian returned to his stand-up roots, touring and creating new comedy specials. He also created the web-turned-Netflix series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, which features the hilarious conversations that ensue when Seinfeld takes various comedians out for coffee. Whatever he does next, Jerry Seinfeld will undoubtedly continue to share his unique, funny perspective on the world. Here are some quotes that remind us of this comedic genius’s brilliance.

Wicked

"Universal is pulling back the curtain on what Jon M. Chu’s Wicked has earned in premium VOD sales, numbers often kept a closely guarded secret by the major Hollywood studios."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wicked-sings-to-record-70m-in-premium-vod-sales-1236105630/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Wicked

"“Wicked,” Universal’s Broadway musical adaptation, and FX/Hulu’s “Shogun,” a drama series set in feudal Japan, dominated the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations, collecting five nods apiece to lead the film and TV races."https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/sag-awards-2025-nominations-wicked-shogun-1236267285/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Christmas TV

"The full data has been revealed as to 2024's Christmas TV viewing figures, with the list of the most watched programmes being led by Gavin & Stacey, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Call the Midwife."https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/most-watched-christmas-tv-2024-newsupdate/?utm_content=RT&utm_campaign=RT%20Today%20newsletter%208th%20January%202025_5441514_Radio%20Times_Automated%20Newsletters_button_3_23988567&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Adestra

Demi Moore

"Demi Moore snagged her first major industry award Sunday night at the Golden Globes – and her touching, tear-jerking speech was all substance."https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/01/05/demi-moore-wins-best-actress-golden-globes/77479396007/?tbref=hp

82nd Golden Globes

"Two wildly audacious films — Brady Corbet’s 215-minute postwar epic “The Brutalist” and Jacques Audiard’s Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical “Emilia Perez” — won top honors at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday."

https://apnews.com/article/golden-globes-2025-emilia-perez-timothee-chalamet-efea6919904ccc8bebdc17197369c217

Jamie Lee Curtis

"Jamie Lee Curtis has revealed that her fellow Last Showgirl star Pamela Anderson reminds her of the first woman in her heart."https://ew.com/pamela-anderson-reminds-jamie-lee-curtis-mother-janet-leigh-8768216?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15989148-20250102&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=010225&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

NATIONAL SCREENWRITERS DAY

"On January 5, when the credits roll on your favorite show or movie, admire the writers on National Screenwriters Day!"https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-screenwriters-day-january-5?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12177714&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Wicked

"2024's Wicked boasts a vast array of characters, from Elphaba to the Wizard of Oz, and there is one small character who is actually quite important, despite being cut from the stage musical. Wicked may be one of the top movies of 2024, but its origins are far older, with the publication of Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. In 2003, the book was adapted for the stage and became an instant hit on Broadway. Now, the beloved story of the Wizard of Oz's green-skinned witch is a Hollywood 

blockbuster."

https://screenrant.com/wicked-nanny-bear-book-character-musical-left-out-factoid/

2024 sequels

"After 2023 saw three first installments topping the box office, 2024 has been the year of the sequel."

https://ew.com/best-hidden-gem-movies-of-2024-8758595?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15972952-20241230&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=123024&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Mufasa

"Many were quick to write off Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King when it lost badly to Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 last weekend, but the landscape changed Wednesday as families became more available after holiday duties."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-mufasa-beats-sonic-3-and-nosferatu-1236093996/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Wicked

"Smash-hit musical movie “Wicked” is flying into homes this New Year’s Eve — with a load of deleted scenes, commentary and other extras."https://variety.com/2024/film/news/wicked-streaming-digital-release-date-bonus-content-1236259939/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

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?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12126271&hashed_email=6c23328441e0f46865e8039a24ce7ccf8880f2d7&email=yeremiah%40aol.com

Upcoming movies

"After releasing just one title in 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel has a full slate with Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts*, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps."

https://ew.com/2025-movie-release-premiere-dates-8764750?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15958073-20241228&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=122824&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send3

Citizen Kane

"In the opening scene of the 1941 mystery Citizen Kane, the eponymous protagonist, played by Orson Welles, clenches a snow globe in his hand as he utters his last word: “rosebud.""

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-an-experiment-to-amplify-light-in-hospital-operating-rooms-led-to-the-accidental-invention-of-the-snow-globe-180985742/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&spMailingID=50559674&spUserID=MTQzNjUzNTAxNTQ5OAS2&spJobID=2840101562&spReportId=Mjg0MDEwMTU2MgS2

Wicked

"Smash-hit musical movie “Wicked” is flying into homes this New Year’s Eve — with a load of deleted scenes, commentary and other extras."

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/wicked-streaming-digital-release-date-bonus-content-1236259939/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Leaving

"It will soon be time to un-don our fedoras and set down our bullwhips, as the first four films in the Indiana Jones franchise prepare to leave streaming."https://collider.com/indiana-jones-movies-leaving-streaming-prime-video-december/

Kurt Russell

"At this point, the fact that Kurt Russell smashed a “priceless” guitar while filming a scene is probably the most famous thing about The Hateful Eight."

https://www.ranker.com/list/hateful-eight-kurt-russell-smashed-guitar/jtdesaulnier?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=weirdhistory&utm_campaign=wh_active&utm_content=20241222&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

John Candy

"When it comes to stories about John Candy, it seems like everyone has something nice to say."

https://www.ranker.com/list/john-candy-behind-the-scenes-facts/pierce-nahigyan?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=weirdhistory&utm_campaign=wh_active&utm_content=20241221&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Nicholas Cage

"Nicolas Cage has an undeniable on-screen presence - one that surprises and entertains regardless of the role. As an action star, a romantic lead, and an award-winning dramatic actor, Nicolas Cage doesn't disappoint."https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-nicolas-cage-facts/melissa-sartore?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=watchworthy&utm_campaign=ww_active&utm_content=20241221&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Remakes and Reboots

"In a world where movie studios are averse to risk, remakes and reboots have become Hollywood’s bread and butter."

https://www.ranker.com/list/remake-actors-who-nailed-it/rafa-boladeras?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=watchworthy&utm_campaign=ww_active&utm_content=20241221&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Books

"For those whose New Year’s resolution is to read more, here’s a list that will get you excited to actually stick to your goal."https://time.com/7202423/most-anticipated-books-2025/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Hollywood Times

"It was the best of times and worst of times for Hollywood in 2024."https://www.timeout.com/film/these-are-the-must-see-films-for-2025-you-cant-miss?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter#google_vignette

National Film Registry

"It's a most wonderful time of the year for classic film buffs and preservationists. The National Film Registry, which is part of the Library of Congress, announced on Tuesday the latest movies it plans to archive for posterity."https://www.npr.org/2024/12/16/nx-s1-5227860/dirty-dancing-wrath-of-khan-added-to-the-national-film-registry?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Dexter prequel

"The new Dexter prequel series didn't just resolve a major cliffhanger from sequel Dexter: New Blood — it actually reversed it."

https://ew.com/why-dexter-original-sin-brought-dexter-back-from-the-dead-8761612?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15829531-20241217&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=121724&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

More Wicked

"Good news! There's still more Wicked to come."

https://ew.com/wicked-part-two-for-good-everything-we-know-8762451?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=15829531-20241217&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=121724&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Murder She Wrote

"Jamie Lee Curtis better bust out the doilies and contempo casual trench coats — it seems she’s headed to “Murder, She Wrote.”"https://variety.com/2024/film/news/murder-she-wrote-movie-jamie-lee-curtis-1236250985/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

New Disney Series

"Lionel Messi‘s upcoming animated kids’ series has been acquired by Disney Branded Television."https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/lionel-messi-animated-series-messi-and-the-giants-disney-channel-disney-plus-1236250559/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Wicked Part 2

"Wicked: Part 2 has magically altered its title ahead of next year’s theatrical release."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wicked-part-2-title-for-good-2025-release-1236087922/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Thank You Books

"Staffers at Thank You Books in Birmingham, Alabama, San Francisco’s City Lights Books and The Nook in Cedar Falls, Iowa, are among 600 booksellers receiving $500 holiday bonuses from James Patterson, t he bestselling novelist who has been awarding independent store employees since 2015."

https://apnews.com/article/james-patterson-bookstore-employees-holiday-gifts-e355a6e9c21787cfbbae3bd51d0d6d77?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Sundance Awards

"The 2025 line-up for the Sundance Film Festival has been announced."https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2025-sundance-film-festival-lineup-1236083077/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

Hollywood Live Stream

"A long-overdue shake-up is coming to Hollywood’s most celebrated night."

https://variety.com/2024/film/awards/oscars-hulu-live-stream-abc-1236245317/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter