Moana Teaser Trailer: First Look at Dwayne Johnson’s Live-Action Maui

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Disney has released the first official Moana live-action teaser trailer, previewing the upcoming live-action adaptation of the movie starring Dwayne Johnson and more. The Moana live-action movie is set to release in theaters on July 10, 2026.“In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui

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John Cena’s last WWE match became a major talking point after his final appearance inside the ring. Fans expected an emotional send-off, but the ending of his farewell match left many shocked and unhappy.How did fans react to John Cena’s loss in the last WWE match?At WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, John Cena stepped into the ring one last time to face Gunther in the main event. After spending a year touring cities around the world, Cena’s fin

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Legendary director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were reportedly found dead in their Brentwood home on Sunday afternoon. Authorities are investigating the incident as an apparent homicide.Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner found dead with knife woundsLAPD officers and LAFD paramedics responded to the Reiners’ home around 3:30 p.m. on December 14, following a call for medical aid. First responders disc

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George Clooney has spent decades as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable romantic leads, but the Oscar-winning actor says that chapter of his career is officially closed. Now in his 60s, Clooney is being candid about why he no longer wants to play on-screen romances that involve kissing much younger women.George Clooney explains why he has decided no longer to kiss girls on-screenClooney shared that the choice beca

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Days of Our Lives fans are eager for spoilers as the new week rolls in. As always, the popular soap opera is back with more intense moments and dramatic unraveling storylines. As such, some are looking for a preview of what the show has in store for some beloved characters this week.So, here’s everything you need to know.Days of Our Lives spoilers preview for what happens this weekHere’s the Days of Our Lives spoilers preview for each day this week:Monday, Decem

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The spoilers for Monday’s episodes of the soap operas, including General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, and others, have dropped. This includes Valentin giving reassurance and Victor telling Adam to execute the revenge plot.Here are the spoilers for December 15’s episode from the major daily soaps.All soap spoilers for Monday night, December 15Here are the spoilers for December 15 for General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bol

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The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers tease another intense week in Los Angeles, filled with shocking moves, emotional moments, and growing tensions. Relationships face new tests, careers hang in the balance, and old rivalries resurface once again.Here’s a preview of what’s coming up on The Bold and the Beautiful from December 15 to December 19.The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers preview for what happens this weekThe Bold and the Beautiful delivers non-stop drama this

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Curious to know the spoilers-filled recap of The Bold and the Beautiful‘s December 12 episode?
In the latest episode, Hope, Liam, Kelly, and Douglas appreciate Beth’s preparation for her parents’ marriage. Liam also expresses his gratitude to Bill. Will raises a toast on this celebratory occasion. Beth later takes a moment to thank everyone for being there for her parents’ big day. Kelly and Douglas are equally happy for t

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Curious to know the ending of It: Welcome to Derry? The finale episode, titled “Winter Fire,” centers on General Shaw, who is determined to lead with his mission as dense fog covers the town. The Hanlons, Rose, Dick, and the children must together save Derry. As the series comes to a close, fans are eager to know where the characters’ fates ultimately stand.It: Welcome to Derry Episode 8’s ending explainedAt the start of Episode 8, Pennywise

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Disney’s Zootopia 2 has officially crossed the $1 billion global mark in record-shattering time, making it the year’s biggest box office animated hit.Zootopia 2 beats all animated movies to cross $1 billionZootopia 2 reached the coveted $1 billion milestone in just 17 days, beating the previous record for an animated film. This blistering pace surpasses Inside Out 2’s 19-day run to a billion, making it the fastest any Hollywood animation

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While the Southern detective’s latest case, Wake Up Dead Man, recently hit screens, writer-director Rian Johnson is already planting the seeds for the next mystery, aka Knives Out 4. Johnson recently offered a promising but vague update on the future of his iconic franchise.What’s the latest on Knives Out 4 from Rian Johnson?According to Johnson, Daniel Craig’s Southern US detective still has life left in him. The writer-director recently shared that he ha

"My dream was for my family to be normal and fit in." These two! Love them! Variety has debuted one of the best "Actors on Actors" conversations they've ever recorded for this year's awards season. It features father & son actors Alexander Skarsgård & Stellan Skarsgård discussing their films, their acting work, their family and so much more. Stellan Skarsgård is a beloved Swedish actor who has 8 kids in total - one of them is Alexander Skarsgård, along with his br

"It waits to be remembered..." An acclaimed animated short film is now available online to watch - with an extensive backstory published on Indiewire. After playing across many film festivals the last year, American filmmaker / model / actress / artist Lauren Tsai's short film The Dying World is now available to watch on YT. It's only 5 mins and is made with puppets / stop-motion and some 3D animation. Astrid and her only friend Crow sit waiting in a world of all that is forgotten. There's more

Amanda Seyfried says she thinks socialism is a “gorgeous idea”.
The actor made the comments during a new interview with Variety about her role in the upcoming musical drama The Testament of Ann Lee, which chronicles the life of Ann Lee, the founder of the Shaker religious movement.
“Thank God we’re talking about Ann Lee so much, because there’s a direct relationship to what she created and what we’re lacking,” Seyfried said in the interview. “How a

Ariana Grande has shed light on how her Wicked role helped facilitate “healing” in her relationship to touring.READ MORE: ‘Wicked: For Good’ review: an emotional but awkward return to OzGrande’s last musical output was her March 2024 album ‘Eternal Sunshine’, an expanded deluxe version of which she shared earlier this year, complete with six new tracks. She’s set to take it on tour next summer, marking her first live run in six years.
Ari

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The Sistas Season 9 Episode 22 release date and time is right around the corner. As per the season’s official schedule, the upcoming twenty-second episode is titled “The Hangover.” This episode will see the ladies attend a happy send-off cookout. However, what unfolded next was beyond their imagination.
Sistas is a comedy drama television series that centers on a group of black women and their dating lives in Atlanta. Created by Tyler Perry, the show stars KJ

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The Abbott Elementary Season 5 Episode 9 release date and time is on the horizon. In the winter finale episode, “Birthday,” Janine celebrates her 30th birthday amidst chaos at her school. The episode begins with Janine trying to keep her birthday special, but the day takes a hit when a broken furnace causes a school emergency, leading to burst pipes. It forces everyone to temporarily move to an abandoned mall.Meanwhile, the episode also explored Janin

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Disney Plus‘ TV and movie release schedule for December 15 to December 21, 2025, includes I AM BOXER’s next episode, Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Animation’s finale, Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2)’s new episode, and SuperKitties (Season 3)’s fresh episodes.On December 15, I AM BOXER’s next episode drops on Disney Plus. It follows actor Ma Dong-seok as Don Lee in an exciting boxing competition. As such, a battle begins be

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HBO Max’s TV and movie release schedule for December 15 to December 21, 2025, includes The Bold Type Seasons 1-5, Truck U Season 21, Teen Titans Go! Season 9F, and Ne Zha II.On December 15, The Bold Type Seasons 1-5 drops on HBO Max. The comedy-drama series follows the adventures of three friends who work for a popular women’s magazine. Together, they deal with both personal and professional challenges.
Further, Truck U Season 21 arrives on the streaming platfo

"As a parent, you have one job..." Quiver Distribution has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror flick called The Confession, another film about going back to your hometown and discovering the evil secrets within. This one will be out to watch on VOD starting in January if anyone wants to watch. From writer / director Will Canon, The Confession is a horror-thriller and a twist on the story of the Pied Piper set in rural Texas. When a struggling musician moves back into her childhood h

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The latest Knives Out film Wake Up Dead Man is streaming now, but how does Benoit Blanc solve the murder? Find out below.READ MORE: ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ review: Daniel Craig’s suave sleuth returnsDaniel Craig returns as the southern detective in the film, as he tries to solve another mysterious killing connected to a charismatic priest, Monsignor Jefferson Wicks (Josh Brolin)&

A man with military training on “enduring torture” was hired to help Jim Carrey on set of The Grinch after the lengthy make-up and costume transformation caused him panic attacks.READ MORE: NME Recommends: the definitive Christmas filmsJim Carrey recently sat down Vulture for a 25th anniversary retrospective on the making of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Ron Howard’s 2000 film adaptation of Dr Seuss’s 1957 children’s book.
The movie was a massive box office h

A man with military training in “enduring torture” was hired to help Jim Carrey on set of The Grinch after the lengthy make-up and costume transformation caused him panic attacks.READ MORE: NME Recommends: the definitive Christmas filmsJim Carrey recently sat down Vulture for a 25th anniversary retrospective on the making of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Ron Howard’s 2000 film adaptation of Dr Seuss’s 1957 children’s book.
The movie was a massive box office h

Peter Greene, the actor who played memorable villains in ’90s classics including Pulp Fiction and The Mask, has died at the age of 60.
He was found unresponsive in his New York apartment on Friday (December 12), his manager confirmed to the New York Post, with a cause of death to be determined. Police have said that no foul play is suspected.
Greene was most famous for his role as Zed, a sadistic, rapist security guard, in the 1994 Quentin Tarantino classic. In the film, he holds captive c

Judi Dench has been criticised by fans after speaking out in support of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
In 2020, Weinstein was found guilty of first-degree and third-degree rape and sentenced to 23 years in prison. The New York Court of Appeals later overturned Weinstein’s 2020 conviction, deeming that the judge at the trial gave improper rulings. This included the decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.
However, Weinstein remains impris

Political comedy Ella McCay has arrived in cinemas, but what songs are included in the film? Find out below.
The film is the latest from veteran Hollywood director James L. Brooks, known for Terms Of Endearment, Broadcast News and As Good As It Gets, as well as co-creating The Simpsons.
It stars Sex Education’s Emma Mackey as the titular character, an idealistic 34-year-old politician who takes on the role of state governor when h

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Peacock’s new TV and movie releases for December 15-21, 2025, include Him and Polite Society.Polite Society drops on Peacock on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Directed by Nida Manzoor, the story follows Ria Khan, a teenager who aspires to become a stuntwoman. In the film, she tries to save her older sister, Lena, from marrying a man she is incredibly suspicious of.Meanwhile, Friday, December 19, 2025, brings Him to Peacock. Justin Tipping directed the film fro

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Paramount Plus’s new TV and movie releases for December 15-21, 2025, includes just one television release, DORA Season 4.DORA Season 4 will premiere on Paramount Plus on Friday, December 19, 2025. This children’s animated series was co-created by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh. It is a reboot of the Dora the Explorer animated series that aired on Nickelodeon between 2000 and 2019. The series is also the fourth installment of the Dora the Explorer franchi

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Netflix’s TV and movie release schedule for December 15 to December 21, 2025, includes A Cowboy Christmas Romance, Christmas at the Chalet, Castle Rock Seasons 1-2, and Emily in Paris Season 5.On December 15, A Cowboy Christmas Romance drops on Netflix. It follows Lexie, who returns to her hometown for a real estate deal. Things take an interesting turn when she meets a handsome ranch owner who does not wish to sell his home.Further, Christmas at the Chalet arrives on

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HBO Max subscribers can now watch one of the best classic comedy movies from the 1980s on the streaming platform, along with its 2025 sequel.
As of today, fans of Rob Reiner’s mockumentary film This Is Spinal Tap will finally be able to stream the 1984 cult classic on HBO Max. In addition, three months after its theatrical release, the movie’s sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, which reunites the fictional heavy metal band of Christopher Guest’s N