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In brief: J.J. Abrams movie release date, ‘God of War’ casting, and more

J.J. Abrams has a release date for his next movie. The Great Beyond, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega, will hit IMAX theaters Nov. 13, according to Warner Bros. Variety reports Warner Bros. also announced Sam Esmail’s new movie starring Julia Roberts, Panic Carefully, will debut in IMAX theaters on Feb. 26, 2027; Tim Miller and Keanu Reeves’ untitled sci-fi project will premiere on Aug. 13, 2027; and The Conjuring: First Communion is set to hit theaters Sept. 10, 2027 […]

January 19, 2026

Entertainment

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ burns ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ to remain at #1

Zoe Saldaña stars as Neytiri in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.' (20th Century Studios)Avatar: Fire and Ash remained at #1 at the box office after narrowly beating the weekend's highest-grossing newcomer, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.According to Box Office Mojo, James Cameron's sci-fi threequel added an extra $13.32 million to hold onto the top spot, which it has occupied for the last five weeks since its initial debut in December. Its total gross now stands at nearly $364 million.The Bone Temple, […]

January 19, 2026

Entertainment

Naturi Naughton-Lewis on her role in ‘The Nowhere Man’: ‘I’ve never done anything like this before’

Naturi Naughton-Lewis as Ruby in 'The Nowhere Man' (Courtesy of Starz)Naturi Naughton-Lewis is back on Starz in a brand-new role. After years of portraying Tasha St. Patrick on Power, she returns to the network in The Nowhere Man as Ruby, a woman of God and owner of a shelter. Ruby takes in the show's main character, ex-mercenary Lukas, helps him get his life together and encourages him to use his violent skills for good.Naturi says the role was different for her, which is exactly […]

January 19, 2026

Music

‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII’ to be released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray

'Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII' 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray package (Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment)Pink Floyd is giving fans a chance to enjoy their 1972 concert film, Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, from the comfort of their home. The band is set to release the film on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on Feb. 27.Digitally remastered with enhanced audio newly mixed by Steven Wilson, Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII released in theaters in April 2025 to critical acclaim. The film captures the band's […]

January 19, 2026

Entertainment

Roger Allers, ‘The Lion King’ co-director, dies at 76

Roger Allers attends "The Inventor" U.S. Premiere at Hollywood Post 43 - American Legion on September 14, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Amy Graves/WireImage for Blue Fox Entertainment)Roger Allers, co-director of The Lion King, has died at age 76.The Walt Disney Company CEO Robert Iger remembered Allers in a social media post on Sunday."Roger Allers was a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come," Iger shared in a statement posted to Instagram."He understood the […]

January 18, 2026

Health

Masculine Depression: A Father’s Journey Through Postpartum Depression

There’s a possibility that many men with depression have been misdiagnosed because the medical professionals were analyzing the wrong symptoms. In fact, this recent data has led researchers to believe that the difference in depression rates between men and women hasn’t been accurate. While conversations surrounding postpartum depression often focus on mothers, a significant number of men are also struggling with this condition – now recognized as paternal postpartum depression. Experts note that as fathers take on more active parenting […]

January 18, 2026

Viewpoints

Inside The Strain On America’s Animal Rescue System

Zaleski’s farm has grown over the years and is now a non-profit operation that’s open to the public. She says animals wind up at funny farm for a variety of reasons. More than six million companion animals enter U.S. shelters each year and a little over four million are adopted. Sadly, shelters still rely on euthanizing when facilities are overcrowded and an animal has been there for a while. Author Laurie Zaleski has made it her life’s work to rescue […]

January 18, 2026 1

Health

Saving Our Veterans: The Shocking New Trend In Military Suicide

These numbers are specifically for the veterans with traumatic brain injuries – which means the group with the highest rate has seen the most dramatic drop in suicides. After decades of rising veteran suicide rates, new research has revealed a dramatic downward trend since the pandemic. While various outreach programs and expanded crisis resources appear to be working, experts are now racing to identify which specific initiatives are driving this life-saving shift. Our guests discuss how community partnerships and early […]

January 18, 2026 1

Viewpoints

Logging Off: Inside Australia’s Landmark Social Media Ban

Instead of pulling children off social media altogether, Grantham warns that the ban may just push them into digital spaces with fewer rules and less oversight. Australia has become the first country to ban children under sixteen from social media, forcing platforms to block millions of young users overnight. Supporters say the move draws a long-overdue line around online harm while critics feel that it could push teens into riskier digital spaces with less oversight. As legal challenges mount and […]

January 18, 2026