In a year when Marvel sputtered, the newly formed DC Universe rose to the occasion with Superman, offering an earnest and optimistic response to superhero fatigue. Meanwhile, James Cameron brought us back to Pandora for the most explosive (and emotional) Avatar movie yet. We also got two (2) new Predator films from Prey director Dan Trachtenberg in 2025. And then, of course, there was KPop Demon Hunters, a fantasy epic so wildly successful it forced Netflix to reconsider its relationship with movie theaters.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is a mythic action epic we’ve been eagerly waiting for since it was announced. It’s easily one of the most hotly anticipated films coming in 2026. And as a little treat just before Christmas, a trailer is finally here, even if it’s dragged down by YouTube’s awful compression — maybe an indicator of why Nolan kept The Odyssey trailer exclusive to movie theaters until now.
Conan O’Brien reportedly intervened to stop guests from calling 911 during a heated argument between Nick Reiner and his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, at the comedian’s holiday party.
On December 13, Nick attended the Christmas party with his parents, where his behavior grew increasingly alarming and erratic. The volatile confrontation prompted attendees to call the police and even request a psychiatric hold.
However, O’Brien stepped in, saying, “It’s my house, my party, I’m not calling the police.” He talked the guests out of contacting authorities.
Rob and Michele were found lifeless on December 14, and their demise was ruled a homicide. Nick was arrested with two counts of first-degree murder.
Conan O’Brien allegedly stopped guests from calling 911 on Nick Reiner
Sources told theDaily Mailthat Nick’s confrontation with his father became so distressing and scary that partygoers decided to call the police.
“They got in an argument, the father and son [at the party]. It got so bad and loud [that] someone wanted to call the police to report it,” one insider said.
Another source revealed some guests got worried about whether Nick should be placed on a psychiatric hold due to his behavior.
“When the s–t was hitting the fan, somebody said, ‘We need to call the police.’ The conversation was about getting this kid put into a mental-health hold.”
But Conan O’Brien intervened and told the guests not to call the police, since it was his house and his party. While some guests understood the desire to avoid a public scene, the squabble between Nick and Rob was described as “pretty intense.”
Rob Reiner told guests he was “petrified” of his son Nick and claimed he could hurt him
Rob’s friends also revealed that he and Michele were “scared for Nick” and his deteriorating mental health. The couple brought him to the party as they were reluctant to leave him alone.
Nick was arrested five hours after his parents were found deceased. He is currently serving at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles.
Nick Reiner’s erratic behavior alarmed several guests, including actor Bill Hader
Nick’s behavior at the Christmas party not only unsettled his parents but also several other guests. Sources revealed to People that Nick was behaving “creepily” at the party.
“Nick was freaking everyone out, acting crazy, kept asking people if they were famous.”
According to NBC News, Wall Street Journal, and TMZ, Nick also had an interaction with actor Bill Hader. One source claimed that he reportedly interrupted a private conversation Hader was having with others.
Asreported by Bored Panda, Nick was diagnosed with schizophrenia weeks before he allegedly stabbed his parents in their Brentwood home.
According to TMZ, doctors had recently adjusted his medications to stabilize him, which led him to behave “erratic and dangerous.”
A source told the outlet, “Nick was out of his head.”
Nick also spent time at a Los Angeles rehab facility specializing in mental illness and substance abuse. Sources also described him as a “ticking time b*mb”, who would not sleep for days.
Lily Allen is embracing her revenge era following her split from David Harbour. The singer reportedly turned heads over the weekend after being spotted getting cozy with 28-year-old writer Jonah Freud at a star-studded Christmas party in London.
On December 19, Allen hosted the glitzy bash at the famed gentleman’s club, Stringfellows. She was seen sharing intimate moments with Freud just weeks after their romance rumors began circulating.
Freud is the son of PR executive Matthew Freud and Caroline Hutton, and the nephew of late artist Lucian Freud.
Allen’s recent public display marks her boldest post-split moment amid the raw revelations laid in her new album, West End Girl.
Lily Allen spotted getting cozy with Jonah Freud as she stuns at a London party in a Santa-inspired mini dress
Lily Allen made a dramatic appearance at her London Christmas party. She donned a Santa-inspired red velvet mini dress trimmed with white fur. Allen completed her look with a matching long coat and white stockings.
The 40-year-old’s most talked-about moment came when she was photographed sitting closely with Jonah Freud.
In the photo, she can be seen posing alongside Bono’s daughter, Jordan Hewson, while Freud’s hand rests on the singer’s thigh.
The pair were first linked in November after being spotted enjoying a two-hour dinner at Michelin-starred restaurant Dorain in Notting Hill. Earlier this year, they were photographed together at an Oasis party held at the Chiltern Firehouse.
Netizens called out Lily Allen’s ‘revenge era’ moment as “disgracing herself”
While Lily Allen’s party itself drew much attention, it was her visibly intimate moment with Jonah Freud that sent social media into a frenzy.
One viewer said, “She’s just an old has been now who is trying to stay relevant by taking her clothes off…..the way most ‘celebs’ go when the fame starts slipping.”
Lily Allen’s rumored romance comes in the wake of her highly publicized split from Stranger Things star David Harbour.
The pair married in Las Vegas in 2020; however, they broke up earlier this year.
Allen has openly described her pain as deeply personal in her recent album, West End Girl. “There are definitely things I experienced within my relationship that have ended up on this album,” she toldThe Times.
One track, Madeline, grabbed the attention of fans after Allen sang about confronting another woman. The lyrics read, “How long has it been going on? Is it just s*x or is there emotion?”
This specific song sparked intense online speculation as several listeners attempted to identify the woman referenced in the lyrics.
Though Allen initially claimed the character was fictional, The Times later clarified that costume designer Natalie Tippett was the woman allegedly involved with Harbour during their marriage.
How West End Girl chronicled Lily Allen’s heartbreak and pain after the split from David Harbor
Lily Allen revealed West End Girl was written during a period of emotional collapse, claiming it was created in just 10 days. Her fifth album was released on October 24, marking her return to the industry after a seven-year hiatus.
She said, “Nobody knew what was going on in my life. So I go into the studio, cried for two hours and then said, ‘Let’s make some music.’”
Allen explained the record illustrates the deterioration of her marriage, touching on open relationship boundaries, emotional betrayal, and self-doubt.
“I did not have a three year affair with anyone. I’m unsure why this person wants so badly to pit people against me or create this narrative that we both know is false based on the actual messages that I have saved between us.”
She continued, “I don’t weaponize women against women for the behaviour of men, especially not in an open relationship.”
Despite the backlash and debate, Allen continues to embrace a new chapter in her life and stand by her work, framing West End Girl as a means of reclaiming her voice.
“Basque in the glory lily! You so deserve this,” wrote one netizen
A newly discovered photograph from the Epstein files has triggered widespread alarm after viewers noticed what appears to be a toddler’s leg and foot beside a shirtless Jeffrey Epstein lounging on a couch.
The image emerged as a part of a massive data dump released by the Department of Justice on Friday, December 19, including nearly 600,000 pages of documents and photographs. Its unsettling details have raised fresh questions about the true extent of the billionaire pedophile’s activities.
“Are we supposed to act surprised?” one critic asked, reflecting Epstein’s notorious history of abusing minors.
A newly exposed photo from the Epstein files raises alarming questions after viewers spot a tiny leg near Jeffrey Epstein
The image is part of a trove showing Epstein in his $77 million Manhattan townhouse, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and in social settings with high-profile figures including Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon, Prince Andrew, and Michael Jackson.
While many photos were redacted, those released depict e**tic paintings, hidden cameras, and objects linked to s*x trafficking.
One such image shows Epstein sitting on a couch, smiling, and wrapped in what appears to be a white towel.
In the photo, another person is partially visible but largely cropped out of the frame. However, what has created a chilling mystery is a small leg and foot seen at the edge of the couch.
The foot, encased in a black sneaker, appears disproportionately small compared to Epstein’s body and the surrounding furniture. Many viewers speculated that the leg doesn’t extend beyond the couch cushion, sparking speculation that it may belong to a toddler or a very young child.
Epstein has a long-documented history with underage victims. He has been known to exploit girls as young as 14 to 17, with court testimony later revealing allegations involving victims who claimed the abuse began when they were 11.
While the image could theoretically have an innocent explanation, critics argue that its release alongside thousands of pages documenting Epstein’s s*x-trafficking operation makes it deeply disturbing.
DOJ’s photo dump release draws political fury for Donald Trump and censorship controversy
The DOJ’s massive release of Epstein-related files mandated by the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act has ignited immediate political backlash.
On X, MAGA ally Marjorie Taylor Greene brutally slammed the administration on the same day for failing to provide full transparency. She accused the DOJ of shielding “politically exposed individuals and government officials.”
“That’s exactly what MAGA has always wanted, that’s what drain the swamp actually means. It means expose them all, the rich powerful elites who are corrupt and commit crimes, NOT redact their names and protect them,” she wrote.
Critics also noted that the files were heavily redacted. CBS Newsreports that at least 550 pages were fully blacked out, including three consecutive documents totaling 255 pages and a 119-page “Grand Jury-NY” transcript.
Following the release, President Donald Trump has drawn significant scrutiny given his previous ties to Epstein. One critic claimed, “Pretty much proof that the powerful, including Trump, are in there a lot,” highlighting concerns about political protections.
While lawmakers continue to question the administration, DOJ officials insisted the redactions are legally justified, citing protection of survivors, ongoing investigations, and grand jury secrecy.
Jeffrey Epstein’s newly released photo dump remerges survivor Maria Farmer’s exploitation complaint
After the photo dump, Maria Farmer, a survivor who previously filed complaints to the FBI in 1996, alleging exploitation of children as young as 12, shared with The New York Times on December 19, “I’ve waited 30 years. I can’t believe it. They can’t call me a liar anymore.”
Several historical documents illustrated Epstein’s pattern of stealing photos of underage girls for personal use, further connecting the new revelation to a long-standing cycle of abuse.
As the DOJ continues reviewing files for redactions, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that additional documents will be released on a “rolling basis.”
“You can just go ahead and assume that anything blacked out is Donny Boy,” one online user wrote
Ne Zha 2 is one of the best animated movies I’ve seen in 2025. Yes, that includes anime like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man Movie — Reze Arc, and yes, even KPop Demon Hunters and all the other nominations for Best Animated Feature at the Golden Globe Awards. It was initially released in China on January 29 to coincide with the Lunar New Year, and it was a certified hit, grossing more than $2.2 billion worldwide on an $80 million budget. Ne Zha 2 is the highest-grossing animated and non-English-language film of all time, the first animated film to surpass $2 billion, and the top-grossing release of 2025, ranking fifth on the all-time box-office chart. And yet, as 2025 draws to a close, the movie feels somewhat overlooked outside of its native China.
A sequel is in the works, planned for fall 2027, but in the meantime, the TMNT parent company, Nickelodeon, has made efforts to keep those versions of the characters active with action figures, video games, a new comic book series from IDW comics, a theatrical short in theaters now and an animated series that just quietly dropped its second season on Paramount Plus.
Timothée Chalamet’s latest interview about his upcoming project, Marty Supreme, has seemingly left a poor impression on a segment of his fanbase.
Appearing on Good Morning America last Tuesday (December 16), the actor confidently defended the film’s quality, delivering a statement many took as him “predicting” he could win an Oscar.
“I don’t know, man. Should I not be saying this?” the actor said, before doubling down on his claim. However, some fans deemed the actor’s comment as “arrogant” and “desperate.”
“I have a feeling they’re not gonna give it to him because of how badly he wants it,” a viewer wrote.
Timothée Chalamet hyped up Marty Supreme in a new interview
In Marty Supreme, the 29-year-old actor is playing Marty Mauser, an aspiring ping pong player loosely inspired by real-life table tennis champion Marty Reisman. The story follows his character’s pursuit of greatness in 1950s New York City.
During the promotional appearance, Chalamet hyped up the movie by revealing that he underwent six years of ping pong training to prepare for the role. As a result, the actor showed no signs of nervousness ahead of its release on December 25, 2025.
“The real truth is with Marty Supreme, I feel confident to the degree that by next summer…,” he said before briefly pausing and second-guessing his comment. However, Chalamet doubled down on his confidence eventually, adding, “I’m confident. I know what it’s going to be by next summer.”
Fans find Timothée Chalamet’s comments arrogant and embarrassing
Although the actor did not explicitly state so, several netizens believed that the actor’s comment implied he would win an Oscar for his performance in the movie. One user reshared the clip on X with the caption, “Not Timotheé Chalamet basically saying that he knows he will be an Oscar winner by next summer.”
Several reactions framed Chalamet as “desperate” and “annoying.” “I didn’t know he was this pretentious,” another user added.
On the other hand, some fans defend Chalamet by pointing out that the Oscars aren’t held during the summer. “Literally just putting words in his mouth,” one user commented, while another stated, “But the Oscars are during winter.”
Timothée Chalamet is no stranger to making controversial comments
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This isn’t the first time one of Chalamet’s public statements has proven controversial among fans. During his appearance on a December 12 episode of The Graham Norton Show, the Dune star shared his interpretation of the ending to the iconic film Love Actually.
Chalamet felt that the ending suggested the main characters “resolve the dispute quite easily.” However, actress Emma Thompson, who was also present on the show, was quick to shut down his interpretation, stating, “I don’t think so.”
Fans accused the actor of completely misreading the ending, with one person stating, “Each time I see Timmy, I realize you can be really talented as an actor and have zero understanding of a material.”
Similarly, in November 2024, Chalamet was subjected to unexpected scrutiny because of his thoughts on parenthood in a Vogue cover story.
“Like, holy s**t. Oh my God. Bleak,” he shared, recalling his reaction to a person choosing a child-free life. The comment earned him the ire of netizens, with some describing it as “pretentious” and “icky.”
Timothée Chalamet hinted at why he is confident about Marty Supreme
Despite several fans finding his comments about Marty Supreme to be pompous, the movie has received stellar reviews in advance screenings. It currently holds a critics’ approval rating of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 91/100 score on Metacritic.
In December 2025, the Austin Film Critics Association presented Chalamet with the Best Actor award for his performance in the movie, alongside a Golden Globe nod in the Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category.
The penultimate episode of Fionna and Cakeseason 2, “The Worm and His Orchard,” was full of reveals, including the answer to one burning question posed earlier in the season. However, the return of a certain character was perhaps the most exciting surprise for long-time Adventure Time fans. But for anyone who never finished the original series (to be fair, there are 283 episodes in total) or hasn’t rewatched it in a while, this unexpected cameo may be a bit confusing. Here’s a quick refresher course on what it all means and how Fionna and Cake picks up a loose thread from 2018.
