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Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway return to portray their iconic roles as Miranda Priestley and Andy Sachs. While some may have been skeptical at first, this stylish dramedy is a sequel we didn’t know we needed.
Twenty years later Andy is an awarding winning journalist, who has just been let go from her publication, along with her fellow journalism colleges. She receives a life-changing phone call to return to Runway and become the magazine’s features editor in hopes of saving the company from financial struggles and the decline of print journalism. Things have changed since the last time Andy was here. These days, the things Miranda used to say to her employees are not appropriate anymore and she even has to hang her own coat. Read full review here.
Rating: B+
Featuring 1,200 synchronized illuminated drones moving in perfect harmony with the unforgettable music, this extraordinary experience celebrates 25 Years of Magic by showcasing iconic moments from the Harry Potter™ films!
Dallas, TX, April 21, 2026 — Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, are proud to announce that DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™, a first-of-its-kind open-air drone spectacle, is coming to Dallas. as part of its international tour kicking off in 2026 alongside the 25 Years of Magic celebrations.
Taking place at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, this show will blend advanced drone choreography with the unforgettable music and iconic moments from the Harry Potter film series, featuring 1,200 illuminated drones soaring across the night sky. As darkness falls, audiences will witness a live violinist and a stunning canvas of light as memorable moments from the films are reimagined through breathtaking aerial displays set to the iconic soundtrack and dialogue from the films. As part of the experience, attendees will also wear LED wristbands that allow them to interact further with the magic of the performance.
As part of the global tour across America, United Kingdom and Europe, select cities will host this large-scale drone spectacle inviting wizards, witches and Muggles to celebrate the beloved film series that has marked generations. In Los Angeles, fans will be treated to a special one-night-only event celebrating the franchise’s 25th Anniversary at the UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on June 13. This exclusive performance of DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™, will elevate the experience with additional curated moments created especially for this landmark gathering.
In Dallas, audiences can also enjoy a celebratory wizarding world-inspired pre-show atmosphere, including food and beverage offerings, and Harry Potter™ merchandise.
With limited tickets available, fans can join the waiting list via the Fever app and website to secure early access to upcoming dates.
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™ Dallas
Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium
Dates and times: July 27 21:00, July 28 21:00
Tickets can be purchased at: https://feverup.com/m/623986
Landing: http://thedroneartshow.com/dallas/harry-potter/
About Fever
Fever is the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, inspiring over 300 million people last year to discover the best experiences in over 40 countries. With a mission to democratise access to culture and entertainment in real life, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique experiences and events —from immersive exhibitions and sports to interactive theatrical performances, concerts, and festivals— while empowering its partners with data and technology to develop and expand new experiences worldwide.
About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences:
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, licensing and operating of location-based entertainment based on the biggest franchises, stories, and characters from Warner Bros.’ world-renowned film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, award-winning Warner Bros. Studio Tour locations in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, the iconic Harry Potter New York flagship store, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. WBDGE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division.
About the Harry Potter franchise
From the moment eleven-year-old Harry Potter met Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, his adventures have left an indelible mark on popular culture. Today, over 25 years later, the Harry Potter phenomenon thrives as one of the most successful and best-loved entertainment properties in history.
J.K. Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter novels have been brought to life in an ever-evolving, interconnected universe which is loved by millions of fans worldwide. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films and three epic Fantastic Beasts films bring the spellbinding action to life on screen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child mesmerises on stage, full-cast and single-voice audiobook productions bring the written words to life, and state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games allow players to experience the wizarding world like never before. Fans can proudly showcase their passion through innovative consumer products, and thrill at spectacular location-based experiences – including themed lands at six Universal Destinations and Experiences theme parks around the world.
This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts offerings includes ground-breaking touring experiences and events, each developed to celebrate special moments and locations that fans cherish, as well as Harry Potter Shops in King’s Cross, New York, Chicago, Akasaka, and Harajuku. Wizards, Witches and Muggles alike can also discover something new as they explore behind-the-scenes secrets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter.
With a new HBO Original TV series based on the Harry Potter books on the way, this extended world continues to provide the community with fresh and exciting ways to interact. For its global fans, and for generations to come, it invites everyone in to find the magic for themselves.
For the latest Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts news and features, visit www.harrypotter.com.
“Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathway) reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam (Michaela Coel) on the eve of her comeback performance.”
This week I had the opportunity to speak with acclaimed filmmaker, David Lowery about his newest thriller, “Mother Mary”. Starring Anne Hathway and Michaela Coel.
“Mother Mary” opens in theaters April 24, 2026.
Have you ever dared to ask yourself, what’s the worst thing you have ever done? In the new dark comedy, The Drama, the answer rocks the lives and upcoming nuptials for a happily engaged couple that now questions everything. Writer/director, Kristoffer Borgli brings audiences a twisted romantic tale that’s sure to inspire some tough conversations.
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play Charlie and Emma, a newly engaged couple who are just a week away from their wedding. As they are sampling food and several glasses of wine with their best friends, the four of them light-heartedly discuss “the worst things they have ever done”. The evening quickly turns sour when Emma reveals a dark past. Friendships are broken, and the seemingly solid foundation between a blissful couple begins to crack. This raises a thought-provoking question of whether you can truly love every version of your partner? Read full review here.
Rating: A
“Kitty Song Covey returns for her final year at KISS with her perfect senior year mapped out. She’s going to make meaningful memories with her friends, grow closer to her relatives in Korea, and make big decisions about her future. And she’s going to define her relationship with Min Ho. For real this time. But when surprise revelations throw her plans, and relationships, off course, Kitty will have to learn to embrace the unexpected.”
The new season of “XO, Kitty” brings on the drama, the laughter, and of course, the romance! I had the opportunity to speak with Anna Cathcart and Sang Heon Lee about the new season, Kitty & Min Ho ‘s relationship, and what their fashion says about them!
“XO, Kitty” Season 3 streams April 2 on Netflix.
Based on the bestselling series of children’s books by Deborah Diesen, “The Pout-Pout Fish” is a heartwarming, animated underwater adventure that is sure to turn anyone’s frown upside down.
The film stars Nick Offerman, Nina Oyama, and “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks. Offerman voices Mr. Fish, who always carries a pout on his face because he has been taught to avoid strangers all his life, isolating himself from the world. Suddenly, his quiet, loneliness is interrupted by a sea dragon named Pip. He accidentally destroys her home and reluctantly agrees to help her find a wish-granting fish named Shimmer, who might be able to help her create a new home for her soon-to-be very large family. However, Pip and Mr. Fish need to find her before Benji, a cuddle fish, does first and uses up her one wish for his own purposes. Read full review here.
Rating: B
“The Pout-Pout Fish” opens in theaters March 20, 2026.
This year’s Oscars ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien for the second year in a row.
The 98th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The awards will be televised live on ABC and streamed live on Hulu beginning at 7 p.m., ET.
Best Picture
- “Bugonia”
- “F1”
- “Frankenstein”
- “Hamnet”
- “Marty Supreme”
- “One Battle After Another”
- “The Secret Agent”
- “Sentimental Value”
- “Sinners”
- “Train Dreams”
Will Win: Sinners
Could Win: One Battle After Another
Want to Win: Sinners
Best Supporting Actress
- Elle Fanning, “Sentimental Value”
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, “Sentimental Value”
- Amy Madigan, “Weapons”
- Wunmi Mosaku, “Sinners”
- Teyana Taylor, “One Battle After Another”
Will Win: Amy Madigan
Could Win: Teyana Taylor
Want to Win: Amy Madigan, Teyana Taylor, or Wunmi Mosaku
Best Actor
- Timothée Chalamet, “Marty Supreme”
- Leonardo DiCaprio, “One Battle After Another”
- Ethan Hawke, “Blue Moon”
- Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners”
- Wagner Moura, “The Secret Agent”
Will Win: Michael B. Jordan
Could Win: Timothee Chalamet
Want to Win: Michael B. Jordan or Timothee Chalamet
Best Actress
- Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
- Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
- Kate Hudson, “Song Sung Blue”
- Renate Reinsve, “Sentimental Value”
- Emma Stone, “Bugonia”
Will Win: Jessie Buckley
Could Win: Rose Byrne
Want to Win: Rose Byrne
Best Supporting Actor
- Benicio Del Toro, “One Battle After Another”
- Jacob Elordi, “Frankenstein”
- Delroy Lindo, “Sinners”
- Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another”
- Stellan Skarsgård, “Sentimental Value”
Will Win: Delroy Lindo
Could Win: Sean Penn or Stellan Skarsgard
Want to Win: Delroy Lindo or Stellan Skarsgard
Best Director
- Chloé Zhao, “Hamnet”
- Josh Safdie, “Marty Supreme”
- Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another”
- Joachim Trier, “Sentimental Value”
- Ryan Coogler, “Sinners”
Will Win: Paul Thomas Anderson
Could Win: Ryan Coogler
Want to Win: Ryan Coogler
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- “Frankenstein”
- “Kokuho”
- “Sinners”
- “The Smashing Machine”
- “The Ugly Stepsister”
Will Win: Frankenstein
Could Win: Sinners
Want to Win: Frankenstein
Best Original Score
- “Bugonia” — Jerskin Fendrix
- “Frankenstein” — Alexandre Desplat
- “Hamnet” — Max Richter
- “One Battle After Another” — Jonny Greenwood
- “Sinners” — Ludwig Göransson
Will Win: Sinners
Could Win: Frankenstein
Want to Win: Sinners
Best Live Action Short Film
- “Butcher’s Stain”
- “Jane Austen’s Period Drama”
- “A Friend of Dorothy”
- “The Singers”
- “Two People Exchanging Saliva”
Will Win: Two People Exchanging Saliva
Could Win: A Friend of Dorothy
Want to Win: A Friend of Dorothy
Best Adapted Screenplay
- “Bugonia” — Will Tracy
- “Frankenstein” — Guillermo Del Toro
- “Hamnet” — Maggie O’Farrell and Chloé Zhao
- “One Battle After Another” — Paul Thomas Anderson
- “Train Dreams” — Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar
Will Win: One Battle After Another
Could Win: No Contest
Want to Win: One Battle After Another
Best Original Screenplay
- “Blue Moon” — Robert Kaplow
- “It Was Just an Accident” — Jafar Panahi
- “Marty Supreme” — Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie
- “Sentimental Value” — Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt
- “Sinners” – Ryan Coogler
Will Win: Sinners
Could Win: No Contest
Want to Win: Sinners
Best Animated Short Film
- “Butterfly”
- “Forevergreen”
- “The Girl Who Cried Pearls”
- “Retirement Plan”
- “The Three Sisters”
Will Win: Butterfly
Could Win: Forveregreen
Want to Win: Butterfly
Best Casting
- “Hamnet” — Nina Gold
- “Marty Supreme” — Jennifer Venditti
- “One Battle After Another” — Cassandra Kulukundis
- “The Secret Agent” — Gabriel Domingues
- “Sinners” — Francine Maisler
Will Win: Sinners
Could Win: One Battle After Another
Want to Win: Sinners
Best Original Song
- “Dear Me” from “Diane Warren: Relentless”
- “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters”
- “I Lied to You” from “Sinners”
- “Sweet Dreams of Joy” from “Viva Verdi!”
- “Train Dreams” from “Train Dreams”
Will Win: Golden
Could Win: I Lied to You
Want to Win: Golden
Best Documentary Feature Film
- “The Alabama Solution”
- “Come See Me in the Good Light”
- “Cutting Through Rocks”
- “Mr. Nobody Against Putin”
- “The Perfect Neighbor”
Will Win: The Perfect Neighbor
Could Win: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
Want to Win: The Perfect Neighbor
Best Documentary Short Film
- “All the Empty Rooms”
- “Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud”
- “Children No More: ‘Were and Are Gone'”
- “The Devil is Busy”
- “Perfectly a Strangeness”
Will Win: All the Empty Rooms
Could Win: Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
Want to Win: All the Empty Rooms
Best International Feature Film
- Brazil, “The Secret Agent”
- France, “It Was Just an Accident”
- Norway, “Sentimental Value”
- Spain, “Sirât”
- Tunisia, “The Voice of Hind Rajab”
Will Win: The Secret Agent
Could Win: Sentimental Value
Want to Win: The Secret Agent or It Was Just an Accident
Best Animated Feature Film
- “Arco”
- “Elio”
- “KPop Demon Hunters”
- “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain”
- “Zootopia 2”
Will Win: KPop Demon Hunters
Could Win: Zootopia 2
Want to Win: KPop Demon Hunters
Best Production Design
- “Frankenstein”
- “Hamnet”
- “Marty Supreme”
- “One Battle After Another”
- “Sinners”
Will Win: Frankenstein
Could Win: Hamnet
Want to Win: Frankenstein
Best Film Editing
- “F1” — Stephen Mirrione
- “Marty Supreme” — Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie
- “One Battle After Another” — Andy Jurgensen
- “Sentimental Value” — Olivier Bugge Coutté
- “Sinners” — Michael P. Shawver
Will Win: One Battle After Another
Could Win: F1
Want to Win: F1 or Sinners
Best Sound
- “F1”
- “Frankenstein”
- “One Battle After Another”
- “Sinners”
- “Sirât”
Will Win: F1
Could Win: Sinners
Want to Win: F1
Best Visual Effects
- “Avatar: Fire and Ash”
- “F1”
- “Jurassic World Rebirth”
- “The Lost Bus”
- “Sinners”
Will Win: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Could Win: No contest
Want to Win: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Best Cinematography
- “Frankenstein”
- “Marty Supreme”
- “One Battle After Another”
- “Sinners”
- “Train Dreams”
Will Win: Sinners
Could Win: Train Dreams
Want to Win: Sinners
Best Costume Design
- “Avatar: Fire and Ash” — Deborah L. Scott
- “Frankenstein” — Kate Hawley
- “Hamnet” — Malgosia Turzanska
- “Marty Supreme” — Miyako Bellizzi
- “Sinners” — Ruth E. Carter
Will Win: Frankenstein
Could Win: Hamnet
Want to Win: Frankenstein
Project Hail Mary is the second film adaptation of a book by Andy Weir and is directed by the hilarious dynamic duo, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Their comedy is prevalent throughout the film, but the whopping two hour and 36-minute runtime needs more than humor to keep audiences engaged.
Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a science teacher who has woken up alone on a spaceship light-years away from earth with no memory of who he is or how he got there. As he slowly starts to remember his mission, he learns he must stop a mysterious substance from killing the sun and save Earth from extinction. Thankfully, an unexpected friendship with an alien life form leads to a touching bond that just might be the key to saving the world. Read full review here.
Rating: B-
“Project Hail Mary” opens in theaters March 20, 2026.
It has been 8 years since the release of “I Can Only Imagine”, the story of Bart Millard, a young musician who came from an abusive childhood and went on to become the lead singer of the hit band MercyMe. But is this sequel another musical hit?
“I Can Only Imagine 2” picks up long after the death of Bart’s father, with whom he had reconciled after years of trauma. His band MercyMe is hot off the heels of their breakout success from their record-breaking song and are currently living the dream. But Bart’s world stumbles when he discovers his son, Sam, has a life-threatening illness. His obsession to consistently monitor Sam negatively weighs on him and his family. When newcomer Tim Timmons joins the band on their biggest tour, yet he forms an immediate and uplifting bond with Sam. Tim’s faith in Sam and his fresh outlook on life inspires Bart to regain the relationship with his son he had always hoped for with his own father. Read full review here.
Rating: C