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Tom Cruise was presented with an honorary Academy Award at the Governors Awards on November 16th, and it’s no surprise that the great movie star gave a blockbuster acceptance speech. The award was presented by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who is directing Cruise in the as-yet-untitled film, scheduled for release in October 2026. Upon accepting the award, Cruise gave a moving speech in which he paid tribute to all the people who make movies possible and to the collective strength of cinema. “Movies take me all over the world,” Cruise said. “It helps us recognize and respect our differences. It shows…
What you need to know Tom Cruise received an Honorary Academy Award at the 2025 Governors Awards. Taking to the stage to accept the honor, he spoke about the unifying power of film and paid tribute to all those who make it possible. The 98th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026 Tom Cruise was given a major honor at the 2025 Governors Awards. The actor received an honorary Academy Award on the night of Nov. 16, with the gong presented to him by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who is directing Cruise in the yet-to-be-titled film, scheduled for release…
According to Artisan Gateway, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle” boosted box office revenue in China during the November 14-16 window, debuting at RMB 354.2 million ($49.9 million). The Aniplex release is a film adaptation of the climactic final chapter of Koyoharu Gotoge’s blockbuster manga, directed by Haruo Tonosaki and produced by ufotable. The voice actor cast includes Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito, Hiro Shimono, and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka. The film depicts the Demon Slayer Corps’ all-out attack on Muzan Kibutsuji’s stronghold in order to end the war between humans and demons. It grossed $52.5 million in its first…
John Oliver tackled the Trump administration’s defunding of public media on the last “Last Week Tonight” episode of 2025, detailing how the decision to eliminate $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting earlier this year had a particularly severe impact on local radio and television stations. So Oliver and “Last Week Tonight” are playing a supporting role. The show has launched an auction website, John Oliver’s Junk, with 65 items currently up for bid. That includes an original 1987 painting by the late PBS icon Bob Ross, “The Cabin at Sunset,” which sold for $51,000 at press time. The…
“Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” debuted at the top of the Korean box office with 435,288 admissions and $2.8 million from November 12th to 16th. According to KOBIS, a tracking service run by the Korean Film Council, the film was shown on 1,352 screens, recorded a revenue share of 49.31%, and grossed $3.8 million, including previews. “Chainsaw Man the Movie: Rese Edition” came in second place with $838,963 (14.3% share), bringing the cumulative total to $22.8 million. This movie is an adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s blockbuster manga “Reze”. Directed by Tatsuya Yoshiwara and written by Hiroshi Seko, the…
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” bandleader Cleto Escobedo III, who died last week at the age of 59, was remembered Sunday night during the opening credits of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” A photo of Escobedo with a saxophone was discovered under the word “Maestro”. Oliver and the team often use the last image in the credits before cutting to the host behind the desk to honor the previous week’s news reporters. And considering the close camaraderie that exists between late-night shows, it’s perhaps no surprise that “Last Week Tonight” would want to honor its fallen colleague. Kimmel announced Escobedo’s death…
Farhan Akhtar’s war epic “120 Bahadur” is set to make exhibition history as the first film to be released across India’s Defense Theater Network and is expected to reach over 800 theaters serving India’s military community when it opens on November 21. The film centers on the 1962 conflict, the Battle of Rezang La. In the conflict, 120 Indian soldiers from Charlie Company, 13th Kumaon Regiment fought against Chinese troops at an altitude of over 16,000 feet in Ladakh, resulting in 114 deaths. Akhtar co-stars with Raashi Khanna, Sparsh Walia, Vivaan Bhatena, Dhanveer Singh, Digvijay Pratap, Sahib Verma, Ankit Shiwati,…
Walton Goggins has played complex characters in series such as “The Shield” and “Justified.” He now hopes his latest tepid performance will help an unexpected beneficiary: Walmart. Mr Goggins is once again taking on the role of the Grinch to draw attention to the retail giant’s Black Friday plans. The new sale will be available from November 25th to 30th, and the Cyber Monday promotion will end on December 1st. Goggins, who has been appearing in Walmart ads since June, said the decision to work on the Grinch during the holiday season was not taken lightly. “When they brought this…
What do Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey, and Katy Perry have in common? Just like them, I always reach for this easy-to-wear travel uniform when I’m out and about. With holiday travel just around the corner, I’m seriously thinking about what to wear when I fly this season. As a result of that research, I returned to my love of matching sweatsuits. Seeing Witherspoon, Oprah, and Perry rocking their own interpretations of the cozy yet sophisticated look recently reminded me why this effortless travel uniform stole my heart in the first place. I’m not the only member of the PEOPLE shopping…
Aranya Sahai’s feature film Human in the Loop has been awarded the Film Independent Sloan Distribution Grant, making it officially eligible for an Academy Award. The grant, administered by Film Independent and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, supports films with meaningful storytelling around science or technology themes and provides strategic release support to help films reach wider audiences. Over the past 20 years, the Sloan Film Program has supported more than 850 screenplays, shorts and feature films, including The Imitation Game, Hidden Figures, Infinity and Oppenheimer. With this award, Sahai and producer Mathivanan Rajendran were named Film Independent Fellows. “Humans…