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'Disclosure Day': Watch official trailer for Steven Spielberg film

Emily Blunt in 'Disclosure Day,' directed by Steven Spielberg. (Niko Tavernise/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment)

The official trailer for Steven Spielberg's film Disclosure Day has arrived.

Universal Pictures released the film's official trailer on Thursday. It returns Spielberg to his extraterrestrial roots.

The trailer starts with Josh O'Connor's character, Daniel Kellner, admitting he has stolen long-kept government secrets about proof of living beings not on Earth.

"Secrets. The data they paid me to protect," he says.

We also see Emily Blunt as a TV weatherperson from Kansas City. The trailer finds her unable to hold herself together while broadcasting live on air as she is seemingly possessed by something. People from around the world watch her, transfixed and visibly scared.

While most people on Earth don't understand the gibberish Blunt says while possessed, O'Connor's Daniel can. He wants to make sure people are made aware of exactly what is going on. "Full disclosure to the whole world," he says.

Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo also star in the thriller, which is based on a story by Spielberg.

David Koepp, the writer of Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, wrote the screenplay for this new movie.

Spielberg is the top-grossing director of all time. He previously explored stories about extraterrestrial life in the films E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and War of the Worlds.

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Road to the Oscars 2026: Records that could be broken

The 98th Academy Awards air March 15 on ABC and will also stream live on Hulu.

The 98th annual Academy Awards ceremony is Sunday. This year's nominees have cemented their place in Oscars history. Here's a look at some of the historical achievements that could be made and records that could be broken at this year's ceremony.

Sinners has the opportunity to break the record for the most Oscars won in a single night. The film is nominated for a record-number 16 awards at the ceremony. If it wins 12 of those trophies, it will surpass Ben-Hur, Titanic and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, which all currently hold the record for most wins in a night with 11. If One Battle After Another wins 12 of its 13 nominations, it could also beat the same record.

If Sinners helmer Ryan Coogler wins in the best director category, he would become the first Black director to do so. He is the seventh Black director to be nominated in the category. Wunmi Mosaku is nominated for best supporting actress for her performance in Coogler's film. She was born in Zaria, Nigeria, and is British-Nigerian. If she wins, she will become the first Nigerian to ever win an Oscar in any category.

Sentimental Value could break the record for the most Oscars won by a non-English-language film. The movie is nominated for nine trophies. If it wins five of them, it would beat Fanny and Alexander, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Parasite and All Quiet On The Western Front, which all hold the current record with four wins. If its stars Renate Reinsve or Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas win best actress or best supporting actress, they will become the first Norwegians to win for any acting performance. Similarly, if Stellan Skarsgård wins for his performance in the film, he will be the first Swedish male actor to ever win an Oscar for acting, as well as the first Nordic male actor to do so.

The Oscars will take place on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The show will air live on ABC and will also stream live on Hulu.

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FINNEAS scoring season 2 of 'Beef'

Charles Melton as Austin Davis, Carey Mulligan as Lindsay Crane-Martin, Oscar Isaac as Josh Martin and Cailee Spaeny as Ashley Miller in 'Beef' season 2. (Netflix)

FINNEAS is scoring the upcoming second season of the Netflix anthology series Beef.

The show, created by showrunner Lee Sung Jin, will return with a new storyline and cast on April 16.

"Very grateful to Sonny for involving me, very grateful for the incredible performances from the entire cast," FINNEAS says in a statement. "I probably watched every scene 100 times while I scored the show and I felt it every time. True fan of this show, very honored and proud to be a part of it."

The first season of Beef starred Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, and premiered in 2023. The soundtrack notably featured a number of '90s and early 2000s rock songs, including a cover of the Incubus hit "Drive" recorded by Yeun.

The Beef season 2 cast includes Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan.

FINNEAS previously scored the 2024 Apple TV miniseries Disclaimer. Outside of his soundtrack work, he's released two solo albums and put out a record with singer-songwriter Ashe as The Favors.

FINNEAS is also known for producing his sister Billie Eilish's albums.

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Maya Rudolph to make Broadway debut starring in 'Oh, Mary!'

Maya Rudolph attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 22, 2026, in London, England. (Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty Images)

Oh, Mary? More like Oh, Maya!

Maya Rudolph will make her Broadway debut by taking on the starring role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony Award-winning play Oh, Mary!

Rudolph's run in the production will be an eight-week limited engagement starting on April 28 and ending on June 20.

Oh, Mary!'s official Instagram shared a poster with Rudolph adorned in Mary's signature bratty curls. The account also posted a video of Maya in costume as Mary as she finds a mirror that has the phrase, "You're next, Maya," written in all caps using red lipstick.

Cole Escola created, wrote and won a Tony for starring in Oh, Mary! The show is a one-act comedy play centered on Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to her husband Abraham Lincoln's assassination.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch's John Cameron Mitchell is currently starring as Mary Todd Lincoln in the production. His final performance in the role will be April 26.

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Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway star in new look at 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway star in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2.' (Walt Disney Studios)

A brand-new look at The Devil Wears Prada 2? Groundbreaking.

Tickets are now on sale for the highly-anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. To celebrate, there is a new spot that shows off even more about the upcoming movie.

Set to Madonna's song "Vogue," the teaser finds Meryl Streep back as editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly. She knocks impatiently on a hotel room door that belongs to Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs.

"Pull yourself together, we have work to do. And by we, I mean you," Miranda says to Andy.

Later in the trailer, Miranda sits at the head of a table in a board room meeting.

"And the models were encouraged to mill around like starving goats in the parking lot of a methadone clinic in New Jersey?" Miranda says. When someone in the room clears their throat in discomfort, Miranda continues, "What? What am I not allowed to say? Methadone? New Jersey?"

This teaser comes almost 20 years after Streep and Hathaway made their turns as the iconic characters in the original 2006 film. Joining them in the sequel are Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, who reprise their roles as Emily and Nigel.

Also returning are Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman, who will once again play the characters Lily and Irv.

Director David Frankel, who helmed the first film, returns to direct the sequel from a script by the writer of the first film, Aline Brosh McKenna.

A new cast of characters are also coming along for the ride. They are to be played by Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, B.J. Novak and Conrad Ricamora.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 will arrive in theaters on May 1.

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In brief: Will Ferrell Netflix comedy series to be called 'The Hawk' and more

Will Ferrell's upcoming golf comedy series now has a title, release window and teaser video. Netflix has announced that the series is titled The Hawk. It will debut to the streamer in summer 2026. The Hawk follows a golf legend named Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins who's attempting to get back onto the PGA Tour for one more go-around ...

We now know when the animated series Rick and Morty will return with its ninth season on Adult Swim. The show will premiere season 9 on May 24. Its official logline reads, "Rick and Morty is back, baby! Season Nine is all certified bangers. No AI slop! Just Grade A organic slop, made by real humans with real human traits like back hair and cysts. Please watch, or we’ll have neglected our families for nothing." ...

Barbra Streisand is going to be honored with an honorary Palme d’or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. The actress, director, producer and singer will be awarded with the honor during the festival's awards ceremony on May 23. “It is with a sense of pride and deep humility, that I’m honored to join the company of past Honorary Palme d’or recipients whose work has long inspired me,” Streisand said in a press release. “In these challenging times, movies have the ability to open our hearts and minds to stories that reflect our shared humanity, and to perspectives that remind us of both our fragility and our resilience. Cinema transcends borders and politics, and affirms the power of imagination to shape a more compassionate world.” ...

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Road to the Oscars 2026: 'Hamnet' director Chloé Zhao says awards recognition is 'an amazing feeling'

Director Chloé Zhao with actors Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley on the set of their film, 'Hamnet.' (Agata Grzybowska/Focus Features)

Chloé Zhao has been through the awards circuit before, winning the best picture and best director Oscars in 2021 for Nomadland. Now, she’s up for three Oscars for Hamnet: best picture, best director and best adapted screenplay alongside author Maggie O’Farrell.

Hamnet, an emotional drama about how love and loss in William Shakespeare's (Paul Mescal) personal life helped shape his enduring classic Hamlet, scored eight nods overall — including projected favorite Jessie Buckley for best actress.

Zhao tells ABC Audio awards recognition is validating as a storyteller who just wants to be seen and heard.

“When it comes to awards or things like that, and this gathering of people celebrating your work, there is an element of that — of feeling validated, of feeling seen,” she says. “And of course, you need to be careful of how far you're gonna allow that to be the only source of validation.”

“But I'm not cynical about it," she adds, "because to be seen and celebrated and validated by your peers, which is very much a found family for me, is an amazing feeling.”

Equally as important to Zhao has been the audience’s emotional response to the film.

“It feels like a relief, first and foremost, because we were feeling so much every day,” she says. “Even when the cameras aren't rolling, we were feeling so much for each other and learning about ourselves. So, it would kind of suck if no one else is feeling that way but us.”

The 2026 Oscars will air on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET on ABC.

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Billie Eilish in talks to make movie acting debut in 'The Bell Jar'

Billie Eilish attends the 2024 Oscars (Disney/Chris Willard)

After winning multiple Oscars for movie songs, Billie Eilish may get a chance to compete in the acting categories.

ABC Audio has learned that Billie is in talks to make her film debut in an adaptation of Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar. Plath, a poet and author who died by suicide at age 30, wrote The Bell Jar in 1963 under a pseudonym. The semi-autobiographical novel was published a month before her death.

Oscar winner Sarah Polley will write the screenplay and direct the film; it's not clear which role Billie will play.

Deadline was the first to report the news.

Billie got good reviews for her acting debut, which came in the 2023 Prime Video series Swarm. Her concert documentary HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D), which she co-directed with James Cameron, arrives in theaters May 8.

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Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal and more announced as final Oscars presenters

Pedro Pascal attends the Chanel Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 6, 2025, in Paris, France. (Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

The final presenters for the 98th Oscars have been revealed.

Rose Byrne, Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Delroy Lindo, Ewan McGregor, Wagner Moura, Pedro Pascal, Bill Pullman, Lewis Pullman, Channing Tatum and Sigourney Weaver will take to the Oscars stage to present awards at this year's ceremony, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.

They join the previously announced presenters Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph, Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Also presenting are Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldaña, who will all return to the awards ceremony after winning Oscars last year.

Additionally, Matt Berry will serve as the show's announcer.

A post on the academy's official Instagram tells audiences to "tune in Sunday for more surprises."

Conan O'Brien will host the awards ceremony for the second time, while Raj Kapoor serves as executive producer and showrunner and Katy Mullan executive produces.

The Oscars will take place Sunday at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The show will air live on ABC and will also stream live on Hulu.

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Marcello Hernandez wears Harry Styles' clothes in new 'SNL' promo

Harry Styles during 'SNL' promos (Rosalind O'Connor/NBC)

Marcello Hernandez does his best Harry Styles impression in a new promo for Saturday Night Live.

Harry will host and be the musical guest on the March 14 installment of the show. In the promo, Marcello dons Harry's outfit from the BRIT Awards and apes his dance moves as he makes his way to the stage of Studio 8H, while Harry's song "American Girls" plays. He steps to the mic, only to be interrupted by the real Harry, standing in the back of the studio with Kenan Thompson.

"What are you doing, Marcello?"

"Nothing, Harry Styles," says Marcello, knocking the mic to the floor.

"Are those my clothes?" Harry asks.

"Yeah, sorry. I thought you weren't coming," Marcello replies. "I thought I would just go on as your understudy."

"Understudy? I'm 15 minutes late because Kenan and I went out for pain au chocolat," Harry responds, as he and Kenan hold up the French pastries. "It's a tradition when I host." To be clear, Harry has only hosted the show once before. 

"Tsk tsk, Marcello. You forgot the pain au chocolat," Kenan scolds.

"I'm sorry, I just wanted to help," Marcello says. "If you want to help, hold my pain au chocolat," says Harry.

Marcello quickly exits the stage, while Harry gets behind the mic and says, "See you on Saturday."

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Kate Winslet in talks to join 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum': Report

Kate Winslet attends the 'Finding Harmony: A King's Vision' premiere at Windsor Castle on Jan. 28, 2026, in Windsor, England. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

Kate Winslet might just be making her way to The Shire.

The Oscar winner is in talks to star as the female lead in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, Deadline reports. The specific role she would play has not been revealed.

Warner Bros. Pictures had no comment when reached by ABC Audio.

The upcoming film is set to debut in movie theaters on Dec. 17, 2027. Andy Serkis, who has played Gollum in The Lord of the Rings franchise for decades, will direct it.

Peter Jackson and his partners Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens will produce The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, with the studio saying the creatives will be on board every step of the way.

“Yesssss, Precious. The time has come once more to venture into the unknown with my dear friends, the extraordinary and incomparable guardians of Middle-earth Peter, Fran and Philippa,” Serkis said at the time the project was announced.

Jackson, Walsh and Boyens also shared a joint statement. 

“It is an honour and a privilege to travel back to Middle-earth with our good friend and collaborator, Andy Serkis, who has unfinished business with that Stinker - Gollum!" they said.

Sir Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf the Grey in the original trilogy, revealed details about the upcoming film at the For the Love of Fantasy fan event in August 2025.

"I hear there's going to be another movie based in Middle-earth, and it's going to start filming in May. It's going to be directed by Gollum, and it's all about Gollum," McKellen said.

"I'll tell you two secrets about the casting: There's a character in the movie called Frodo, and there's a character in the movie called Gandalf," McKellen said. "Apart from that, my lips are sealed!"

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Road to the Oscars 2026: Fun facts about this year's nominees

The 98th Academy Awards air March 15 on ABC and will also stream live on Hulu.

The 98th annual Academy Awards ceremony will be held Sunday, and with this group of nominations come a bunch of interesting facts. Here's a look at some fun facts about this season's crop of nominees.

Sinners achieved a rare feat to become the most-nominated film in Oscars history. With 16 nominations, it blew past the previous record holders La La Land, Titanic and All About Eve, which all earned 14 nominations each. Director Ryan Coogler and his producing partner and wife, Zinzi Coogler, are the first Black married couple to earn a nomination in any category. Zinzi Coogler is also the first Filipina producer and the third Black woman nominated for best picture.

International films were particularly dominant across many categories this year. Both Sentimental Value and The Secret Agent picked up many nominations across the board. Both films are up for the coveted best picture prize, as well as the best international feature film award. Stellan Skarsgård received his first-ever Oscar nom for his Sentimental Value performance, marking the first time an actor from a film not in the English language has been nominated in the best supporting actor category.

Speaking of The Secret Agent, its star Wagner Moura is the first Brazilian best actor nominee in Oscars history. He's the third Brazilian acting nominee overall, after Fernanda Torres received a best actress nomination last year for I'm Still Here and her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, received a nomination in the same category for the 1998 film Central Station.

Much has been said about Timothée Chalamet's feelings toward ballet and opera. But how about the fact that he is the youngest male actor since Marlon Brando, and second youngest overall, to earn three acting nominations at the Oscars. He's also nominated for best picture as a producer on Marty Supreme, which, at 30 years and 26 days old, makes him the youngest person to ever be double-nominated for producing and acting in the same year. He just beats out Warren Beatty, who was 30 years, 10 months and 20 days old when he received those nominations for the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde.

The Oscars will take place on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The show will air live on ABC and will also stream live on Hulu.

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Nikki Glaser returning to host the Golden Globes in 2027

Nikki Glaser appears on a graphic promoting the 84th annual Golden Globes. (CBS)

Third time's a charm for Nikki Glaser.

The comedian will return to host the 84th annual Golden Globes on Jan. 10, 2027. The show will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.

Glaser became the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo as she took on the role of host at the 2025 ceremony. She returned as host for the 2026 ceremony, which took place on Jan. 11.

“I’m thrilled to host the Golden Globes for a third time, not only because it’s the greatest gig I’ve ever had, but because my sister has three kids and now we will be equal in the eyes of my parents and the Lord," Glaser said in a press release.

Helen Hoehne, the president of the Golden Globes, expressed excitement at the thought of Glaser returning for her third time as host.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nikki back to the Golden Globes stage in 2027,” Hoehne said. “Her comedic precision, authenticity, and ability to command the room is unmatched, and we can’t wait to see what she has up her sleeve for next year's show.”

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Watch Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd get into a fistfight in trailer for 'Power Ballad'

'Power Ballad' poster (Lionsgate)

We've got our first trailer for Power Ballad, the new movie starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd.

In the trailer we see Paul as Rick, a wedding band singer, hanging out with Nick as Danny, a boy band member, in a hotel room. As they work on music together, Rick plays Danny a song that he says he's been working on "for years"; Danny nods and says, "Yeah, I like that."

Next thing you know, Rick's in the audience at one of Danny's concerts, and everyone's singing and swaying along as Danny sings a song he says "saved my life." It sounds awfully familiar, so Rick checks online and reads about Danny's new single. "That's my song. I wrote it," Rick exclaims.

Cut to Rick and Danny having a fistfight on a road somewhere, as Danny yells, "Do you think it is easy to turn a song into a hit?"

The official description of Power Ballad reads, "When Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves, even if it means risking everything he cares about."

Power Ballad hits theaters June 5.

 

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The trailer for 'Man on Fire' starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has arrived

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II speaks onstage during the Marvel Television and Marvel Animation Panel at New York Comic Con at Javits Center in New York, NY on October 11, 2025. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Disney)

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II takes on the role of a former special forces mercenary named John Creasy in the new Netflix series Man on Fire, which fans can now get a glimpse of.

A trailer for the series has dropped and is available to watch on YouTube. 

Man on Fire will follow the story of John, who has post-traumatic stress disorder and is in search of a fresh start. While on his journey, he finds himself under fire as he faces personal demons.

The show is based on author A.J. Quinnell’s book series, which includes his 1980 novel Man on Fire. The series arrives after the 2004 film of the same name, which featured Denzel Washington as John Creasy.

The new series also stars Billie Boullet, Bobby Cannavale, Alice Braga, Scoot McNairy and Paul Ben-Victor. It premieres April 30 on Netflix.

A previous version of this story published on March 11 contained a misspelling of Mateen. The text above has been updated to correct the error.

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In brief: 'Bait' official trailer and more

Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman has given an update on Heartstopper Forever, the upcoming Netflix film that will serve as the series' finale. Deadline reports Oseman said, while speaking at the London Book Fair on Tuesday, that the film will not arrive on Netflix before the final book in the series debuts on July 2. “It won’t be coming out before the book," Oseman said. "It was so important to me that the book comes out first, so people can experience the end of the story in the book. The series was the adaptation, not the other way around.” ...

The trailer for Riz Ahmed's new comedy series Bait has arrived. Prime Video has released the official trailer for the new six-episode series, which will debut in its entirety on March 25. The show follows a struggling actor whose last chance to make it big comes in the audition of a lifetime ...

Josh Lucas, Tim Blake Nelson and Josh Duhamel are all new additions to the upcoming Paramount Pictures film The Rescue. Deadline reports the film, which stars Brandon Sklenar, will also feature Nick Searcy, Lorelei Olivia Mote, Austin Amelio and Spencer Treat Clark as part of its cast ...

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Road to the Oscars 2026: Rose Byrne talks her first Oscar nomination for 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'

Rose Byrne stars in 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.' (Logan White/A24)

The 98th annual Oscars are less than a week away. Rose Byrne received her first-ever Oscar nomination for her performance in the film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. She's up for best actress at the ceremony, and Byrne's nomination is the only recognition the film received this year.

Byrne spoke to ABC Audio about what it means to represent director Mary Bronstein's film at this year's ceremony.

"We premiered [If I HadLegs [I'd Kick You] a year ago at Sundance. So, it's been a year of shepherding this film. And it's an indie film," Byrne said, adding, "So it was a smaller budget for advertising stuff."

Despite all of that, Byrne said the film has connected and made an impact.

"It's been truly an extraordinary experience," Byrne said. "I just couldn't anticipate how people have received it. It's been really varied. What people's takeaway from the film is [that] it's very interpretive and it is a real expression of feeling. And I think that's just been a highlight to be part of something that's very compelling, and polarizing and moving."

All of that has been "really, really cool," she said, but even better is that she gets to represent the film as its only nomination.

"To have this recognition, it's really recognition for the film, because the character is the film and the film is the character," Byrne said, before speaking on what she's enjoyed most about this awards season.

"It's been fun to meet people I love, meet people I admire," Byrne said. "It's incredible, obviously, I'm the fan." 

The Oscars will take place Sunday at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The show will air live on ABC and will also stream live on Hulu.

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Lionsgate announces early screenings of Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael'

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the upcoming film 'Michael.' (Lionsgate)

The Michael Jackson biopic Michael arrives in theaters nationwide on April 24, but there's an opportunity to see the film before its wide release.

Early access screenings of Michael will be held April 22, according to Lionsgate, allowing fans to watch the film in premium formats, including IMAX and Dolby.

The film captures the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, with his nephew Jaafar Jackson in the leading role. Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Juliano Valdi, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Laura Harrier and Miles Teller also help in telling the King of Pop's story.

“For Michael Jackson’s fans, Michael is the cinematic event they’ve been waiting for—the movie captures both the soul and the spectacle of the boy who became the King of Pop," Kevin Grayson, president of Worldwide Distribution for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a statement. "These early access screenings, in IMAX and premium large formats, will immerse audiences in the electrifying performances and bring the power of Michael Jackson’s iconic music to life. It’s the perfect way to be the first to see the movie.”

Tickets for early screenings will go on sale Wednesday at 9 a.m. ET.  

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Road to the Oscars 2026: All about the first-time nominees

The 98th Academy Awards air March 15 on ABC and will also stream live on Hulu.

The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony is Sunday, and this year there are many first-time nominees up for trophies. Here's a look at some of the stars who are nominated for their first-ever Oscar at the 98th annual awards show.

Eleven of the performers nominated in the acting categories at this year's ceremony are up for their first Oscars.

Michael B. Jordan is nominated for his first Oscar for portraying the twin brothers Smoke and Stack in Sinners. The only other first-time nominee in the actor in a leading role category is Wagner Moura, the Brazilian actor who is nominated for his work in The Secret Agent.

Meanwhile, the actor in a supporting role category has three first-time nominees: Jacob Elordi in Frankenstein, Delroy Lindo in Sinners and Stellan Skarsgård in Sentimental Value.

The actress in a leading role category has two first-time nominees. Renate Reinsve is up for her performance in Sentimental Value, while Rose Byrne has received a nomination for her role in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.

It's the actress in a supporting role category that has the most first-time nominees this year. Both Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas are nominated for their performances in Sentimental Value; Wunmi Mosaku was nominated for Sinners; and Teyana Taylor received a nomination for One Battle After Another.

Additionally, two of the directors competing for best director are first-time nominees in the category: Ryan Coogler, the director of Sinners, and Josh Safdie, who helmed Marty Supreme.

The Oscars will take place on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The show will air live on ABC and will also stream live on Hulu.

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Yara Shahidi, Nyambi Nyambi and Larry Wilmore added to cast of Netflix's 'One Attempt Remaining'

Yara Shahidi attends the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner at The Pool on September 11, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Yara Shahidi, Nyambi Nyambi and Larry Wilmore have joined the cast of director Kay Cannon's Netflix crypto comedy One Attempt Remaining, according to Deadline.

They are three of seven people recently added to the cast, although details about their characters are under wraps. Previously announced stars include leads Jennifer Garner and John Cena, as well as Kate McKinnon and Aimee Carrero.

According to Netflix, One Attempt Remaining will follow a divorced couple who have three days to remember the password to their cryptocurrency, which is now worth millions. In the process of retracing their steps, they not only try to find the password but also the reason they initially fell in love.

The film, written by Joe Boothe, Alexa Alemanni and Cannon, has begun production in LA.

 

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