Entertainment

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Netflix has revealed the first trailer for its live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” The trailer shows how the live-action version of the characters look and also reveals a premiere date of Feb. 22. Featured in the series will be Katara (Kiawentiio), Sokka (Ian Ousley), Prince Zuko (Dallas

By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — No, it wasn’t Spider-Man or King Kong hanging off the side of the Empire State Building this week. It was Jared Leto. The actor and singer on Thursday managed to climb the historic Manhattan skyscraper in a stunt to announce his band, Thirty Seconds to Mars is embarking on

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Hello, Anxiety! The teaser trailer for “Inside Out 2” has all of the feels and introduces audiences to the new emotion. According to a press release from Disney, the Pixar film features Anxiety joining the other voices in the main character’s brain. “The little voices inside Riley’s head

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards were revealed on Friday morning and SZA slayed. The “Kill Bill” singer and songwriter leads in total nominations with nine nods. Other top nominees among a list that highlighted the contributions of young women in music include Phoebe Bridgers, R&B star Victoria

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — The term “genius” gets bandied around too loosely, but the who’s who of voices assembled for “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” make a strong case for its subject, both as a comedian and filmmaker. Part tribute, part documentary, part “My Dinner With Andre,” the HBO presentation serves as

By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Australian actor and singer Johnny Ruffo, known for appearing on popular Australian TV series “Home and Away” and X Factor Australia, has died of brain cancer at the age of 35. “It is with a heavy heart that today we had to farewell our beloved Johnny,” reads a statement

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — What happens when an assassin with a perfect record finally misses? The ensuing chaos drives director David Fincher’s riveting “The Killer,” anchored by Michael Fassbender, whose constant narration cleverly transforms the job of carrying out contract killings from one of glamor and intrigue to deadly drudgery. Working from

By Thomas Page, CNN Nicolas Cage did not choose the meme life. The meme life chose him. The Oscar-winner, he of big acting swings and erratic yet prolific output, is fully aware of what you’re posting about him online. He’s seen the “Nicolas Cage Losing His Shit” compilation video and the other internet detritus that

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers about the “Loki” Season 2 finale, “Glorious Purpose.” Marvel potentially faces tough decisions regarding what to do about Jonathan Majors’ pivotal role in the next phase of its cinematic universe, but the “Loki” second-season finale – which prominently featured the actor – didn’t

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — The SAG strike officially came to a tentative end on Wednesday at midnight and Timothée Chalamet – no longer bound by strike rules – acted quickly by promoting his upcoming movie in a teaser for the new episode of “Saturday Night Live” that he’s set to host this weekend.

By Alli Rosenbloom and Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — A Manhattan jury on Thursday found actor Robert De Niro’s production company, Canal Productions, liable for gender discrimination and retaliation in a civil trial related to a workplace dispute brought by De Niro’s former assistant, Graham Chase Robinson. Robinson, who worked as De Niro’s executive assistant

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Lights, camera and soon, action! With the announcement that a tentative deal has been reached to end the SAG-AFTRA strike, there’s been much excitement from both performers and those who enjoy their performances that a return to production is imminent. When asked on X (formerly known as Twitter)