Vol. 32
No. 50
Pick Hits
At The Movies
Avatar: Fire And Ash
In this latest installment of the hit series, Avatar: Fire and Ash ollows Jake,
Neytiri, and their family dealing with grief after Neteyam's death, as they
encounter a new, volcanic-dwelling Na'vi tribe, the fiery Ash People, led by
Varang, who initially opposes them but must unite with the Sullys against
escalating human (RDA) threats, including a devastating bio-weapon and
Quaritch's return, forcing Jake to forge alliances to protect Pandora from
annihilation in a story exploring new Na'vi cultures and darker themes.
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Wake Up Dead Man: Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist
charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s
clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden
and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack
of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief
Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective
Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
The regular all star cast returns in this much
anticipated sequel.
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Spartacus: House Of Ashur (Starz)
In a world where he survived the events of Spartacus,
Ashur clawed his way to power, owning the same ludus
that once owned him. Allying with a fierce gladiatrix,
Ashur ignites a new kind of spectacle that offends the
elite. Spartacus: House of Ashur is a Starz spinoff
series exploring an alternate history where Ashur
survives Spartacus: Vengeance, is rewarded for treachery
by killing Spartacus, and becomes the owner of the
Batiatus ludus, navigating Roman politics and
introducing a female gladiator (Achillia) to ignite
shocking new spectacles, all while retaining the
original's graphic violence and political intrigue.
The Buzz...
Lindsay Lohan made a guest voice cameo on
the new episode of The Simpsons, which
aired on Sunday night on Fox. Lindsay voiced the
youngest Simpson, Maggie, in the episode that fast
forwarded to the future.
Stranger Things final season may have
already begun, but Volume 2’s arrival is just days away
from launching on Netflix, offering fans an even
closer look at the events leading up to what’s surely an
epic conclusion for Hawkins and its ragtag team of
heroes. In the all-new Volume 2 trailer, fans get a
glimpse into the Upside Down, high-stakes missions,
potentially deadly consequences, and much more.
Fear Factor is returning with the upcoming
reimagined reality competition, Fear Factor:
House of Fear!. The new rendition will debut on
Fox in the new year and is said to be “bigger, bolder
and more daring.”
Ice Cube stepped out for the premiere of
Anaconda in Los Angeles. The rapper and actor was
joined by his son O’Shea Jackson Jr, as he also
mingled with the cast of the upcoming comedic
reimagining. If you didn’t know, Ice Cube actually
starred in the original 1997 movie alongside Jennifer
Lopez, Jon Voight, Owen
Wilson and more.
The Kansas City Chiefs are
confirming the injury Patrick Mahomes has
sustained. The 30 year old quarterback suffered a knee
injury during Sunday’s game against the Los
Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead
Stadium.
Zootopia 2 is massive. The Walt
Disney Animation Studios sequel
recently hit the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box
office 17 days after release, making it the second film
of the year to reach the billion mark behind Lilo &
Stitch. And as of Sunday (December 14), it’s now the
highest-grossing Hollywood movie of 2025.
The team behind the upcoming Fast X: Part 2 wrote
a role for soccer star Cristiano Renaldo,
Vin Diesel shared. The actor posted a
photo of himself and Renaldo posed together and
captioned it, “Everyone asked, would he be in the Fast
mythology … I gotta tell you he is a real one. We wrote
a role for him.”
Those Hearties with tickets to the Hallmark
Christmas Experience got a special treat on
Friday as once and future When Calls
the Heart star Lori Loughlin
made a surprise appearance at the event in Kansas City,
Missouri.