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Nikki Glaser talks preparing to host Golden Globes

Comedian Nikki Glaser was the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo last year. She's returning to host the awards show again on Sunday. Glaser speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her preparation for the show.

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Kannywood: Northern Nigeria’s film industry chasing global fame

Filmmakers in the north of Nigeria are pushing the boundaries of censorship in search of international recognition.

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Stranger Things season 5 finale review

Stranger Things wraps up it's pop culture dominating run with the finale of season 5. Dropping on New Year's Eve, the plucky heroes of Hawkins square off against Vecna one last time to save no less than the entire world! Can Eleven, Mike...

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China's ‘micro dramas’: Demand growing for short-form smartphone content

Chinese filmmakers are reinventing TV shows for social media users.

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Ryan Coogler reveals details of original Black Panther 2 Script

Ryan Coogler has revealed what the orignial plan was for Black Panther 2 prior to Chadwick Boseman's death. Via the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Coogler shared that the story originally centered around T'Challa (Boseman) and his son, Tous...

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Hollywood's Box Office rebound?

Hollywood's box office rebound may be gaining steam. Bloomberg Intelligence sees 2026 ticket sales rising to $9.2 billion, while media consolidation could reshape the industry. The Boxoffice Company SVP Daniel Loria joined Bloomberg TV w...

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Animated film 'David' showcases growing South African film industry

With the animated film 'David' breaking records, the South African studio which produced it wants to showcase the growing local film industry, the continent's strongest in the sector.

France 24

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A look back at Brigitte Bardot's career after her death at 91

French actress Brigitte Bardot died at age 91, her foundation said on Sunday. Here's a look back at the film icon and animal rights activist's career.cel

CBS News

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French actress Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

Actress Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91. She had been in hospital in the southern French city of Toulon since November. Elizabeth Palmer looks back on her life.

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Brigitte Bardot, France's 'legend of the century', has died

French actor Brigitte Bardot has died aged 91, her foundation said on Sunday (December 28). She shot to international fame dancing the mambo barefoot in "And God Created Woman," her tousled hair and fierce energy radiating a sexual magne...

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How Jim Belush created 'Song Sung Blue' and 'The Chronology of Water'

Jim Belushi reveals how he developed his characters for 'Song Sung Blue' and 'The Chronology of Water'. 'I really don't want to mimic Ken Kesey. I want to capture his essence of his humanity."

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Celebrating 40 years of Chris Van Allsburg's "The Polar Express"

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved children's book, "The Polar Express." He tells CBS News' Bradley Blackburn about how he came up with the classic Christmas tale at just 34 years old.

CBS News

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Reviewing top movies of 2025 with film critic Alissa Wilkinson

The New York Times movie critic Alissa Wilkinson ranked the top films of 2025. She joins CBS News 24/7 to review this year's list.

CBS News

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"Stranger Things" cast members sound off on the show's final episodes

The series finale of Netflix's "Stranger Things" will premiere on New Year's Eve after five seasons of taking fans "Upside Down." Julianne Ferreira spoke with members of the cast in New York City about the last episodes.

CBS News

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Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson on 'Song Sung Blue' and the value of karaoke

Jackman shares the John Travolta duet that "Grease" fans dream of!

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Most notable films of 2025, according to The New York Times

2025 was another jam-packed year in Hollywood. The New York Times polled 16 of its film experts to see what they thought were the most notable movies of the year.

CBS News

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Why Jane Austen is as relevant as ever

2025 marks 250 years since the birth of famed English author Jane Austen. Her stories — from Pride and Prejudice to Emma and more — are classics, and many say they are as relevant and as loved as ever.

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Kate Winslet on the challenges of making her directorial debut

Kate Winslet is one of Hollywood's most accalimed actors, and now she's testing her skills as a director with the new Christmas film "Goodbye June." She sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss the challenges of the new role after...

CBS News

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Why Hallmark movies are so popular

Here's a look at the formula behind Hallmark movies and why they hit.

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Kathy Bates: Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life"

Kathy Bates opens up about the impact director Rob Reiner had on her life and career: "Rob changed the course of my life. And if he hadn't, I wouldn't be sitting here in front of you now."

CBS News

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Oscars to stream on YouTube from 2029

From 2029, the Oscars will no longer air on US network television but will stream worldwide on YouTube, ending ABC’s decades-long broadcast. The Academy says the move reflects its global audience, as falling TV ratings and the rise of st...

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Four female directors making waves in Arab cinema

Arab female film directors have helped change the landscape of Arab cinema in recent years, presenting stories that haven't been told before and claiming space in an industry in a region that rarely makes room for women to grow.

Africanews

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YouTube snags the Oscars from Disney

The Academy Awards will air on YouTube starting in 2029, a massive shift from the historic broadcast television experience. Sam Adams, a writer for Slate Magazine, joins CBS News with more.

CBS News

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Gay hockey romance Heated Rivalry premieres as LGBTQ+ roles dwindle

Heated Rivalry, a steamy romance series featuring a relationship between two male professional hockey players, premieres on Crave and HBO Max on Friday, as U.S. advocacy group GLAAD says about 200 LGBTQ+ characters won't be returning to ...

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Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic set to launch before 2030

Director Casey Hudson says the newly announced Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic will release before 2030, pushing back on fan concerns about a lengthy development timeline following the studio’s recent formation.

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Why Rob Reiner changed "When Harry Met Sally" after meeting his wife

Rob Reiner's life changed while he was making "When Harry Met Sally." He met Michele, who would become his wife of 35 years. Reiner said the budding relationship led him to change the indelible film, telling Lesley Stahl the couple hit i...

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Three movies that shaped Rob Reiner’s film legacy

For The National, CBC’s Eli Glasner looks back on the big moments in Rob Reiner’s filmmaking career, including the real-life Hollywood love story that prompted the director to change the ending of When Harry Met Sally.

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A look back at Rob Reiner's life and career

Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap," is being remembered for his iconic contributions to entertainment following the news...

CBS News

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Rob Reiner's impact on film and politics

Famed actor, writer, director and political advocate Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were killed in their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday. Peter Debruge, chief film critic for Variety, joins "The Takeout" to...

CBS News

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All the ways 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' avoided failure

Here's a look at all the ways 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' avoided failure to become the greatest 'Christmas Carol' ever. Brian Henson did his father proud.

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