Connections Help, Hints & Clues for Today, December 6

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Need a little boost to solve the December 6, 2025 (#909) edition of NYT Connections? We’ve got you covered with some clues and hints to help you crack today’s puzzle and save your streak.
Connections by The New York Times is a popular word game that fans can enjoy online for free. The objective of this puzzle is to identify the hidden connections within a set of 16 seemingly random words and categorize them into four groups. Players w

"Is anybody looking out for her?" A24 has revealed the full official trailer for the film The Moment, a meta mockumentary pop star film made by the artist known as Charli XCX. It was just announced yesterday as a world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in January, then it will be released immediately after in theaters starting January 30th. Based on her own idea, the film is about a rising pop star who navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her nex

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The anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Takaki’s Black Torch is moving forward with major updates, including a release date window. The series has released a new trailer while also confirming a mid-2026 premiere window.Black Torch anime to premiere in July 2026The long-awaited anime adaptation of Black Torch is moving forward with a planned release date for July 2026. This marks the first major update from the production team in several months.The announcement was made thr

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The upcoming live-action movie adaptation of Netflix‘s hit anime series, Sakamoto Days, has dropped its first trailer and release date. The adaptation and its release window were announced three months ago. Notably, an official poster featuring the main protagonist, Sakamoto Toro, was shared at the time of the announcement.Sakamoto Days live-action movie sets April 2026 release dateThe first trailer of the live-action Sakamoto Days movie was rele

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A24 has unveiled a brand new trailer for The Moment, the upcoming mockumentary led by Grammy Award winner Charli XCX, who will be playing a meta version of herself. The movie will have its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival next month, followed by its theatrical release on January 30, 2026.“A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut,” reads the movie’s official synopsis.Check

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Having been part of two of the most iconic franchises in film history, Sigourney Weaver has come out to share her thoughts on the legacy of the Alien and Avatar series. In a recent discussion, the BAFTA winner opened up about working on the two said pop-culture phenomena. She also suggested that both franchises have redefined cinema in their own way.Sigourney Weaver says Ripley’s character in Alien ‘was ahead of its time’
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South Park’s Season 28 finale delivers a surprising end to the show’s Donald Trump arc, revealing the gruesome fate of the Antichrist baby. The episode brings the characters to a tense hospital confrontation, where an unexpected twist decides the outcome.What happens in South Park finale?The Season 28 finale of South Park, titled “The Crap Out,” delivers a proper conclusion to the show’s recent Trump storyline. The episode opens with Sta

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In a bizarre turn of events, the Taliban, Afghanistan’s infamous political and militant organization, has detained a set of Peaky Blinders fans for simply cosplaying certain looks from the British series. The youngsters had donned outfits similar to what Cillian Murphy’s character and his gang wear in the fan-favorite show, which ultimately prompted the Taliban to summon them for “rehabilitation.”Taliban detains Peaky Blinders fans, claim values in show

Peter Kay has discussed his plans for a Phoenix Nights film, and how he plans to use de-aging technology for the project.
A spin-off of a sketch from his mockumentary series That Peter Kay Thing, Phoenix Nights was written by Kay, Neil Fitzmaurice and Dave Spikey. It ran for two series from 2001-02, and followed the misadventures of the staff and patrons of a working men’s club in Bolton.
The comedy launched Peter Kay as a star, and got its own spin-off, Max And Paddy’s Road To Nowhe

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Hugh Jackman stars in the upcoming musical docudrama Song Sung Blue, directed by Craig Brewer, which will come out later this month on December 25. Recently, he sat down with Cynthia Erivo for their Actors on Actors conversation, discussing their past projects, upcoming films and their acting journeys. During the in-depth conversation, Jackman spoke about his experience playing Mike Sardina in the aforementioned film and what he learned during the process.Hugh Jackma

Comedian and TV personality Andy Dick was found unresponsive on a Hollywood street after an apparent overdose on crack cocaine, something he later downplayed.
On Tuesday (December 9), he was filmed unresponsive on steps in his neighbourhood, with people who know him rushing to his aid and administering Narcan, an emergency medication used to reverse the effects of an overdose.
The footage was later obtained and published by TMZ, who said that a spokesperson for the Los Angeles City Fire Departme

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The creative team behind Percy Jackson and the Olympians has confirmed that the character of Chris Rodriguez has been recast for Season 2. The executive producers noted that Andrew Alvarez, who was credited with the role in Season 1, continues with the series in a different role.Percy Jackson executive producers on Chris Rodriguez recasting in Season 2The executive producers of Percy Jackson and the Olympians have clarified the decision to recast Chris Rodriguez for the

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Stephen Colbert opened his latest episode of The Late Show by poking fun at Paramount’s 108 billion dollar attempt to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Addressing the audience, Colbert highlighted the scale of the bid and jokingly referenced the cancellation of his own show.Stephen Colbert wants Paramount to ‘un-cancel’ his show after $108 billion Warner Bros. bidStephen Colbert used his

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Fraser Olender’s boyfriend, Matt Rogers, has shared a health update on how the Below Deck star is doing after a life-threatening scare, which led him to temporarily leave the show. This comes days after Olender himself said on social media that he “could have died for the sake of something so ridiculously stupid.”Matt Rogers says Fraser Olender is ‘doing a lot better’ after suffering heart attackDuring the Below Deck episode, which aired on Decem

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Wicked 2 star Cynthia Erivo has opened up about the demanding nature of musical filmmaking. In a recent interview, she emphasized that creating an on-screen musical is “very hard to pull off.” The actress also credited director Jon M. Chu for the sequel’s success.Cynthia Erivo says Wicked 2’s success ‘is all testament to Jon Chu’Cynthia Erivo is crediting director Jon M. Chu for the success surrounding Wicked 2. During a r

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Taylor Swift has now revealed the episode release date of her Eras tour docuseries on Disney+. The platform will release a six-episode season that follows the run of her shows and the team behind it all. At the same time, a full concert film that was captured in Vancouver will arrive on the same day.Here’s when new episodes of the Eras Tour docuseries releaseThe docuseries and concert film follow a clear release plan:
December 12, 2025: Episodes 1 and 2

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Rowan Atkinson has offered a surprisingly candid reflection on one of his most iconic characters, Mr. Bean. Speaking at a recent London screening of his upcoming Netflix series Man vs Baby, the actor admitted that despite the character’s global popularity, he does not personally find Mr. Bean likable.Rowan Atkinson reveals his surprising thoughts on Mr. BeanAtkinson has offered an unexpectedly candid view of Mr. Bean, the character that helped make him a hou

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As the new year approaches, streaming platforms are gearing up with impressive content libraries, and Netflix is ready with their line-up of movies and TV series for 2026. Among classic rom-coms and dramas, one of Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s iconic characters will make its way to the platform. His 1984 sword‑and‑sorcery fantasy adventure film Conan the Destroyer will come to Netflix in January.Conan the Destroyer begins streaming on Netflix in Janua

A new documentary about Courtney Love, titled Antiheroine, has been announced as part of the 2026 lineup of the Sundance Film Festival.
The film will be directed by Edward Lovelace and James Hall, who made the 2014 film The Possibilities Are Endless, which followed singer Edwyn Collins during his recovery from a stroke. It will be produced by Dorothy St. Pictures, the company behind the recent Victoria Beckham Netflix series as well as the 2023 documentary Pamela: A Love Story.
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Ryan Coogler recently opened up about what his plans look like after Sinners and how Chadwick Boseman’s death affected his personal and professional life. He also spoke about getting an invite from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to join its prestigious membership and explained why he declined the invitation.Ryan Coogler explains why he declined invitation to join the AcademyThis year, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners becam

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus revealed in a recent podcast appearance that she did not really intend to share her cancer diagnosis with the world at the time she did, but she was backed into a corner and had to do it because Veep was getting postponed. However, it did end up being helpful for a lot of people.Julia Louis-Dreyfus says Veep getting postponed forced her to reveal her cancer diagnosisJulia Louis-Dreyfus appea

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Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White recently shared that she almost retired from the game show after her co-host, Pat Sajak, retired. Since she had co-hosted the show with him for over 40 years, she recalled thinking, “Maybe I should go with him.”Vanna White worked with Pat Sajak for so long, she wanted to leave Wheel of Fortune with himIn an interview with E! News, Vanna White was asked if she ever thought of retiring from Wheel of

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50 Cent’s long-awaited Diddy documentary, which many thought the rapper was not serious about when he first announced it, is now a reality. It has already amassed immense viewership on Netflix. Sean Combs: The Reckoning debuted on December 2, 2025, and became one of the platform’s most-watched documentaries. In the wake of producing the documentary, 50 Cent revealed that he interacted with Combs’ children.50 Cent discloses that he interact

Jeff Garcia, a voice actor and comedian best known for playing Sheen in the Jimmy Neutron franchise, has died aged 50.
The actor died on Wednesday December 10, according to an Instagram post by his son, Jojo. No official cause of death was given, although TMZ reported that he had been battling numerous health issues, including pneumonia and a stroke.
He found fame voicing Ramón Juarrea “Sheen” Estévez, the best friend of the lead character in the 2001 animated movie Jim

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Wenne Alton Davis, known for her role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, has tragically died at the age of 60. Her talent agent confirmed the news in a statement, and authorities have since released details about the incident.Wenne Alton Davis dies after being hit by an SUVWenne Alton Davis died after an SUV struck her while crossing West 53rd Street and Broadway in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. According to reports, the vehicle was a black 2023 Cadill

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Idris Elba‘s retirement from acting is on the horizon, but he still wants to work within Hollywood. He expressed his desire to shift from on-screen roles to behind-the-scenes work in the future. Elba also hopes that his fans won’t be “mad” at him when he decides to make the transition.Idris Elba confirms that he will retire from actingOn December 10, Idris Elba attended the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. During a Q&A panel,

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Every year, one worthy team experiences the thrill of crossing the finish line, the rush of winning $1 million, and the glory of winning The Amazing Race. With the Season 38 winners revealed, here’s a quick catch-up on these fearless adventurers of Season 37. For fans curious about where the best friends duo is now, here’s a detailed description of what they’ve been up to lately.What happened to The Amazing Race Season 37 winner

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Jeff Garcia, best known for voicing Sheen Estevez in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and its Nickelodeon spinoff, has tragically passed away at the age of 50, as confirmed by his son. Garcia also had several live-action acting credits in addition to his notable voice roles.Jeff Garcia passes away, son gives confirmationActor and stand-up comedian Jeff Garcia passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. He was best kn

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Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s son, Patrick, shared what it was like growing up amidst Hollywood’s stars. He recalled spending a lot of time with his father on studio sets. He watched how films were made and discovered the sets, trailers, and backlots, and says that the movie business almost feels like home to him.Patrick Schwarzenegger on what it was like growing up as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s sonPatrick Schwarzenegger recalls small, vivid details from his early trip

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Kevin Smith recently revealed who could replace Alan Rickman in Dogma 2. In a recent interview, he suggested Oscar-winner Helen Mirren, whose acting he admired, to take over for the late actor in the yet-to-be-materialized sequel. In the original film, Rickman essayed Metatron, starring alongside an ensemble cast that included Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Salma Hayek, and others.Kevin Smith wants Academy Award winner to replace late Alan Rickman in