At The Movies
Song Sung Blue
Lightning (Hugh Jackman) and Thunder (Kate Hudson), a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. A heartwarming biographical musical about Mike and Claire Sardina, a real life Milwaukee couple who find love and success as the Neil Diamond tribute duo Lightning & Thunder, facing hardships, a tragic accident that changes their lives, and the enduring power of music and dreams. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, the film, directed by Craig Brewer, follows their journey from struggling musicians to local icons, highlighting themes of resilience, passion, and finding joy amidst adversity, all set to Neil Diamond's beloved songs.
 

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David
From the songs of his mother's heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David's story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage, culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom. The music is phenomenal, the animation is on par with Disney or Pixar, and the message is uplifting and hopeful.

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Ripple (Netflix)
A heartwarming drama about four New Yorkers, Walter, Kris, Nate, and Aria, whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined after each experiences a significant loss or challenge, creating a "ripple effect" that draws them together into a chosen family, exploring themes of grief, connection, and resilience in NYC. The series follows their separate struggles with loss (grief, job loss, illness) as their paths cross in subtle ways, leading to deep, tender, and complicated relationships within a cozy wine bar setting, making it a love letter to New York City.

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The first Saturday Night Live episode of 2026 will be hosted by Finn Wolfhard, with musical guest A$AP Rocky. The episode, which premieres on Jan. 17, comes weeks after the series finale of Wolfhard’s series Stranger Things. Meanwhile, Rocky will be performing music from his upcoming album Don’t Be Dumb, which is set to drop on Jan. 16.

James Ransone, who played Chester “Ziggy” Sabotka in 12 episodes of the second season of The Wire, died Friday. He was 46. The actor’s death was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, which listed the cause of death as a suicide.

Taylor Momsen is really embracing her past this holiday season. The 32 year old The Pretty Reckless musician and former actress has been looking back at her time as a child actor in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, even re-recording her song from the film, Where Are You Christmas?

Two reality television veterans will co-star in an upcoming meta rom-com together. Fans of The Challenge and Big Brother will recognize the names Cara Maria Sorbello and Rachel Reilly, and the pair are switching to scripted storytelling for their next big project, reports Entertainment Weekly.

Audiences will get a second chance to see Dwayne Johnson’s most dramatic transformation of his career when The Smashing Machine lands on HBO Max on Jan. 23.

Ahead of its wide release on Christmas Day, A24’s Marty Supreme opened on six screens in New York and Los Angeles and scored a spectacular platform launch, earning the best per theater average of the year with $875,000 grossed.

James Cameron’s sci-fi epic Avatar: Fire and Ash loomed large over the global box office with $345 million, a robust start that’s nonetheless a significant decline from its predecessor. To compare, Avatar: The Way of Water, which opened in 2022 after countless release date delays, ignited to $435 million over the same frame.

German actor Lars Eidinger will play the super intelligent antagonist Brainiac in James Gunn’s next Superman installment, Man of Tomorrow. Gunn confirmed the casting in an Instagram post. He wrote in the caption, “In our worldwide search for Brainiac in ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ Lars Eidinger rose to the top. Welcome to the DCU, Lars.”

Netflix’ upcoming live action Assassin’s Creed series, which has already been building out its main cast, with Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew recently unveiled as leads and Zachary Hart and Laura Marcus as regulars, has now found its director. Johan Renck, the Swedish filmmaker best known for directing HBO’s hit mini series Chernobyl, for which he won an Emmy, is set to helm the show.

Toho has unveiled a trailer and key visual for the My Hero Academia In Concert world tour. The tour, produced by Gea Live, is set to kick off May 30, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall in Japan before expanding to international venues.

NBC is stopping the presses on The Paper. Peacock's The Office spin-off will end its linear run on NBC early, with repeats of the freshman cheerleading comedy Stumble taking over its Monday at 8:30 pm time slot on Jan. 5.

Elway, a documentary about NFL Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway, has dropped on Netflix, and this isn’t just another sports film. In this journey of perseverance, audiences step into locker rooms, huddles, and the quiet moments that shaped one of football’s most compelling legends.