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The Academy Awards seek a new TV home, with just eight weeks until nominations. The Academy is negotiating a broadcast licensing agreement, hoping for a five to ten-year deal. Netflix is out, but NBCUniversal, YouTube, and ABC are in the running. NBCs ties to the film industry and YouTubes viewership growth make them strong contenders, but all are focusing on financial offers, with no desire to overpay.

Five Nights at Freddys Two and Sean Combs: The Reckoning hit theaters and Netflix, respectively, while My Secret Santa and Oh, What Fun! offer holiday cheer on Netflix and Prime Video. George Clooney stars in Jay Kelly on Netflix, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw premieres on Disney Plus. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills returns for season 15, and Owning Manhattan season 2 debuts on Netflix.

Dumb and Dumbers Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels: A Comedic Duos Rise to Stardom In 1994, Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels starred in the hit comedy Dumb and Dumber, marking a significant year for Carrey with three major comedy releases. Despite initial doubts about Daniels comedic abilities, the Farrelly brothers and Carrey advocated for his casting, leading to an iconic on-screen partnership. The films memorable ending, where Harry and Lloyd turn down the Swedish Bikini Team, was a last-minute change, ensuring the duos clueless charm remained intact.

Netflixs Potential Acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery: A Game-Changing Move in the Streaming World Netflix is reportedly in talks to acquire Warner Brothers Discoverys film and streaming businesses, including popular networks like HBO. This potential $72 billion deal would significantly expand Netflixs content library and subscriber base, making it an even more powerful force in Hollywood. However, regulatory approval and a rival bid from Paramount Skydance pose challenges. The deals outcome could impact content pricing and the future of cinema, with former President Trumps administration potentially playing a significant role.

The War Between the Land and the Sea, a new Doctor Who spin-off, dives into an underwater conflict with the Sea Devils, led by Gugu Mbatha-Raws Salt. Russell Tovey plays Barclay, humanitys ambassador. The series, co-written by Russell T Davies, explores humanitys sea relationship, with plastic weaponization. The first two episodes air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on December 7, 2025, and globally on Disney Plus in early 2026.

Legendary architect Frank Gehry, known for his distinctive, often deconstructivist style, has passed away at 96. His iconic works, such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, have left an indelible mark on cityscapes worldwide. Gehrys innovative designs, characterized by bold curves and unconventional materials, consistently pushed boundaries and inspired awe. His passing marks the end of an era for modern architecture, with his legacy set to continue inspiring future generations.

Will Ferrells iconic Elf costume and Harrison Fords Indiana Jones fedora sold for staggering amounts at a movie memorabilia auction, with the Elf costume fetching over £239,000 and the fedora going for £327,600. The Elf costume, worn during the elevator scene, is exceptionally rare, while the fedora has local ties to Elstree Studios. The auction, featuring items from popular films and TV series, continues in London.

Corey shares his personal experience of moving out of his long-time Venice Beach apartment, highlighting the discomfort and fear that comes with change. He emphasizes that growth often occurs during uncertain times and encourages listeners going through transitions to embrace the discomfort as a sign of evolution and new opportunities.