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 Issue Date: 12/16/2025 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
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Prosecutors Will Charge Rob Reiner’s Son Nick With 2 Counts Of Murder In Killing Of His Parents
Los Angeles prosecutors said Tuesday that Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, which stunned their communities in Hollywood and Democratic politics, where both were widely beloved. Nick Reiner, 32, is suspected in the deaths of the 78-year-old actor and director Rob
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Shortlists Are Set In 12 Oscar Categories
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards®: Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Live Action Short Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Sound and Visual Effects. “Sinners” and “Wicked: For Good”
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Review: James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash”
When I came down with a cold the day after I saw the third and latest “Avatar” film, “Fire and Ash,” I half-wondered if I had picked it up on Pandora. The promise of James Cameron’s 3D trilogy has always been immersion: immersion in a science-fiction world, in technological wonder, in a maybe future of
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Both Beloved and Maligned, The BBC Now Faces A $10 Billion Trump Lawsuit
U.S. President Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion over a television documentary he claims was “false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory and malicious.” Britain’s national broadcaster has apologized to Trump over the way it edited a speech in the program, but says it will defend itself against the defamation claim. The BBC is
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Gordon Bowen, Susan Fowler Credle and David Droga Are Among The Inductees Named To The AAF Advertising Hall of Fame
On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the AAF Advertising Hall of Fame (AHOF), its Council of Judges–led by chair Ross Martin, president of Known, and vice chair Rita Ferro, president of Disney Advertising–has chosen to induct six legendary leaders along with one corporate honoree and two special President’s Award recipients. Honorees will be
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PSYOP Signs Studio Showoff For U.S. Representation
PSYOP has signed Studio Showoff for U.S. representation, bringing the Melbourne-based animation shop’s irreverent sense of humor and standout character design into its global collective. Founded by directors Ivan Dixon and Sean Zwan, Studio Showoff has been delighting (and occasionally melting) minds with animation that is as visually inventive as it is laugh-out-loud funny. From
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Mayling Wong joins PRETTYBIRD UK as executive producer
PRETTYBIRD UK has added producer Mayling Wong to the nest. In her new role as executive producer, Wong will help shape the company across commercials and music videos, bringing her signature blend of creativity, craft, and industry insight. Wong has spent her career elevating artists and uncovering standout opportunities across advertising and entertainment. She’ll collaborate
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Blink Industries expands into video games, will roll out “Nippets” in spring 2026
Blink Industries, the Emmy and BAFTA-winning studio behind the cult hit Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared and the upcoming Netflix adult animation series Alley Cats, is stepping into the world of games for the very first time with Nippets, a 2D hidden object adventure arriving on Steam in spring 2026. The game features a vibrant,
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Doctor who helped sell ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death avoids prison time
A doctor who pleaded guilty in a scheme to supply ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his overdose death was sentenced Tuesday to 8 months of home confinement. Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence that included 3 years of supervised release to 55-year-old Dr. Mark Chavez in a federal courtroom in Los Angeles.
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Cinema Audio Society reveals finalists for the 2025 Student Recognition Award
The Cinema Audio Society has announced its 12th Student Recognition Award finalists. The finalists are invited to attend the 62nd CAS Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on March 7, 2026, when the recipient of the CAS Student Recognition Award will be revealed. The Student Recognition Award honoree receives a check for $5,000
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