In brief: Colin Jost to return as ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ host and more
Patricia Clarkson has joined Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese‘s next movie. Deadline reports that Clarkson is now part of the cast of What Happens at Night. The movie follows a married American couple who travel to a small European town in order to adopt a child …
Colin Jost will return as the host of Pop Culture Jeopardy! as it makes its move to Netflix. The streamer picked up the show for its second season back in October 2025. The first season of Pop Culture Jeopardy! premiered on Prime Video in December 2024. The show posted a photo of Jost to its official Instagram to confirm he would stay on as host. “Did you miss us? A new season of Pop Culture Jeopardy! is coming to @netflix in 2026,” the post’s caption reads …
Ella McCay will make its streaming debut quite soon. The film, which is directed by James L. Brooks, will arrive on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on Feb. 5. Emma Mackey stars alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, Julie Kavner, Albert Brooks, Jack Lowden and Ayo Edebiri …
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in the ‘Dune: Part Three’ trailer. (Warner Bros. Pictures)
Dune fever is kicking in.
The first tickets for Dune: Part Three have gone on sale eight months ahead of the film’s release date. Notably, all of the screenings already sold out within hours of the announcement that they had gone on sale.
The tickets are specifically for IMAX 70mm screenings during the film’s opening weekend, which is Dec. 17 through Dec. 20. They will take place in select cities across the globe. For the time being, there is only one showing available for 7 p.m. at each theater’s local time.
Participating theaters are located in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, London, Vancouver, Dallas and Miami.
Those who lucked out and were quick enough to snag the first-released tickets for Dune: Part Three will receive a limited edition collectable filmstrip. The filmstrips will be handed out on a first come, first served basis while supplies last and will only be available to pick up in person at the theatre during the qualifying screening of the film.
If you missed out on the first tickets, don’t fret. The official Dune social accounts teased that tickets for even more screenings will be available soon.
“Sign up for ticket alerts at http://imax.com/dune70mm to be notified as soon as more showtimes are added,” the post’s caption reads.
Timothée Chalamet stars as Paul Atreides in the film, which also stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh and Isaach De Bankolé. Charlotte Rampling, Anya Taylor-Joy and Javier Bardem also appear in the ensemble alongside newcomers Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke.
Dune: Part Three opens in theaters and on IMAX screens everywhere on Dec. 18.
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 12 p.m. ET.
Here’s a look back at those in the entertainment community we lost in 2025:
January January 3 — Jeff Baena, director, husband of Aubrey Plaza January 15 — David Lynch, director, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet January 30 — Marianne Faithfull, Grammy-nominated singer, actress
February February 26 — Michelle Trachtenberg, actress, Gossip Girl, Buffy the Vampire Slayer February 26 — Gene Hackman, actor, The French Connection February 28 — David Johansen, rock singer, New York Dolls
March March 1 — Angie Stone, singer, Grammy nominee, “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” March 21 — George Foreman, boxing legend, grill entrepreneur March 25 — Dennis Arndt, actor, Basic Instinct
April April 1 — Val Kilmer, actor, Top Gun, Batman Forever April 21 — Pope Francis, first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church
May May 11 — Robert Benton, director, Oscar winner, Kramer vs. Kramer May 20 — George Wendt, actor, Cheers May 25 — Phil Robertson, reality TV star, Duck Dynasty May 30 — Loretta Swit, actress, M*A*S*H
June June 9 — Sly Stone, singer, Sly and the Family Stone June 11 — Brian Wilson, singer, The Beach Boys June 17 — Anne Burrell, celebrity chef, host, Worst Cooks in America
July July 16 — Connie Francis, singer, “Pretty Little Baby,” “Stupid Cupid” July 20 — Malcom-Jamal Warner, actor, The Cosby Show July 22 — Ozzy Osbourne, frontman, Black Sabbath July 24 — Hulk Hogan, wrestler
August August 6 — Jon Miyahara, actor, Superstore August 11 — Danielle Spencer, actress, What’s Happening!! August 17 — Terence Stamp, actor, Superman
September September 10 — Charlie Kirk, right-wing commentator, founder, Turning Point USA September 16 — Robert Redford, actor, founder, Sundance Film Festival September 23 — Claudia Cardinale, actress, 8 ½
October October 1 — Jane Goodall, primatologist, conservationist October 4 — Ike Turner Jr., son of Tina Turner October 11 — Diane Keaton, actress, Annie Hall, The Godfather October 14 — D’Angelo, singer, Grammy winner October 16 — Ace Frehley, lead guitarist, KISS October 24 — Dawn Little Sky, actress, Disney artist
November November 3 — Diane Ladd, actress, Chinatown November 3 — Dick Cheney, former vice president of the U.S. November 11 — Cleto Escobedo III, bandleader for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
December December 9 — Sophie Kinsella, author, Confessions of a Shopaholic December 14 — Rob Reiner, actor, director, When Harry Met Sally…, The Princess Bride December 28 — Brigitte Bardot, actress, And God Created Woman
