Two weeks ago, the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender movie, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, was leaked online. The film was meant to be a continuation of the highly praised Nickelodeon TV show and is scheduled to be released directly to Paramount+, despite original plans for a theatrical release. Now, there are more calls to bring this movie to cinemas, and it’s not just fans that are making noise.

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender features a brand-new voice cast teaming up with Avatar, set years after the defeat of Fire Lord Ozai, with our young heroes aged up. Voicing the last airbender is Eric Nam, who was a contestant on The Traitors US and South Korea’s The King of the Mask Singer. Also starring in this movie are Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Jessica Matten (Dark Winds), Román Zaragoza (Ghosts), Steven Yeun (Avatar: The Legend of Korra), and Dionne Quan (The Fairly OddParents). Since the leak, some animators have expressed disappointment, calling out fans for “justifying” the leak with Paramount’s decision to drop the film on streaming. Now, there are even more calls to bring the movie to theaters, especially as Metro reported that over 10 million people saw it online.

During a panel at Supanova Melbourne, the original voice cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender addressed the leak. Zach Tyler Eisen (Aang), Jack De Sena (Sokka), Michaela Jill Murphy (Toph), Jennie Kwan (Suki), and Olivia Hack (Ty Lee) were asked whether they had seen the movie online. While they admit they didn’t see the movie in its entirety, they still believe Avatar: The Last Airbender should be released in cinemas. This is what Hack had to say:

“I’ve skimmed it. The art looks beautiful. Here’s my thing. If it was going to be the actual release, right, it’d be like, ‘don’t watch it, because it takes away from the box office.’ Paramount has my nickel. I already subscribed. So I skimmed it, and the art looks gorgeous. And I haven’t watched it yet. Release it in theaters. That’s what I’m saying. And when you do watch it, you can see. I mean, it’s really spectacular. The artwork is gorgeous, and so, yeah.”

What Is ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ About?

Avatar: The Last Airbender is a media franchise that began in 2005 and has since expanded its main story into a Netflix live-action series, an M. Night Shyamalan movie adaptation, and numerous graphic novels that explore what happens after the show ends. The original series (and the live-action film and Netflix adaptation) follows Aang, a young airbender who’s also the Avatar, someone who can control all four elements: Water, fire, Earth, and Air. He’s destined to stop the Fire Nation from taking over the world, and joining him are his allies, Katara, Sokka, Toph, and, eventually, Prince Zuko (Dante Basco).

The original TV series spanned three seasons and sits at a perfect 100% critics’ score and a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. This led to the creation of its spin-off sequel, Avatar: The Legend of Korra, which follows a new Avatar, named Korra, and takes place less than 100 years after the events of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Additionally, a new TV show called Avatar: Seven Havens is in the works and scheduled to debut in 2027.

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender is scheduled to come out on Paramount+ on October 9, 2026

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October 9, 2026

Writers

Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Kenneth Lin

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Avatar: The Last Airbender

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In my household, one of our major guilty pleasures is shark movies. Most of them are a blend of two distinct genres: thriller and horror. These are two great tastes that don’t always taste great together, which is why these films always feel like a coin flip. Some of them are crowd-pleasing action schlockfests that are fun to watch with your friends over a few beers. Some, though, are so bad that you’d rather get devoured by a shark than watch until the credits.

Unfortunately, the new Netflix film Thrash (2026) falls into the latter category. The movie has a few things going for it, including some interesting effects that do their best to heave this disaster of a disaster film to life. It also features a number of unique characters, including one played by breakout Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor. Sadly, those qualities aren’t enough to save a film that feels like a snooze-worthy, waterlogged slog from beginning to end.

Shark Of Darkness

Compared to the shipload of shark movies on streaming, Thrash has a relatively unique premise. A small town on the East Coast is getting ready for the ravages of a Category 5 hurricane, with most residents evacuating. Those who can’t or won’t leave are in serious trouble when the sea wall is breached, flooding the full force of the ocean. Of course, the town is also flooded with sharks, leaving the beleaguered residents wondering what will kill them first: the rising water or the growing legion of bloodthirsty predators now patrolling every neighborhood.

While shark movies are decidedly hit or miss, I had relatively high hopes for Thrash. The film was directed by Tommy Wirkola, who previously brought us Dead Snow, a movie in which hapless medical students must fight a small army of Nazi zombies. More recently, he directed Violent Night, in which Stranger Things star David Harbor plays a cranky Kris Kringle who must survive his own Die Hard-like encounter with a group of armed thugs. Each of those movies provided the kind of memorable schlock that I love, so I hoped Thrash would be more of the same. 

Slow, Disconnected Plots

Unfortunately, the plot just meanders, a problem made worse by the fact that the characters never really gel together. Whitney Peak plays a character with agoraphobia, which neatly explains why she hasn’t evacuated in the face of a hurricane. But she has absolutely zero chemistry with Phoebe Dynevor, an expectant mother who could give birth at any moment. Their attempts to survive effectively form the A plot of the movie, while the B plot focuses on a group of redneck kids whose foster father has the intelligence and survival instincts of a slug.

Now, this can’t be emphasized enough: these plot threads do not intersect in any way. The A plot is more filled out, with its characters having more substantial things to actually do. Plus, Peak’s character has an uncle (the excellent Djimon Hounsou, who steals almost every scene) who is ever-so-slowly coming to the rescue. But the B plot is so sparse (it’s mostly foul-mouthed kids figuring out they need to get to higher ground) and so completely disconnected that it feels tacked on to pad the runtime. That’s ironic, because this unnecessary subplot makes the 86 minutes of Thrash feel like an eternity of misery.

From Splash To Splatter

As you might expect, this middling shark movie got “thrashed” by the critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 42 percent critical rating, putting this stinker of a film firmly in the “rotten” category. Adding some sea salt to the wound, it has a far lower 24 percent audience score, which is the real kiss of death here. Thrash was clearly aimed at general audiences looking for a popcorn film, but it turns out that sticking a Bridgerton star in the middle of a low-rent, shark-infested disaster film just wasn’t enough to hold even the most casual movie lover’s interest.

That is, ultimately, the worst sin of Thrash: for all its efforts at shlocky spectacle, most of this movie is downright boring. The effects are genuinely solid, and the actors are giving it their all, but this is a genre-mashing movie that effectively screws up two different genres. As a horror movie, it’s just not that scary, and as a thriller, it’s just not very thrilling. Even if you love shark movies, you’ll likely hate it because it pales in comparison to better movies on other streamers (seriously, just search for “shark” on Tubi; you can thank me later).

Wanting to see just how bad this Netflix original can get? Care to hate-watch this subpar shark film in all its garish glory? In that case, all you have to do is stream Thrash on Netflix today. If nothing else, this film will inspire you to be more productive. That’s because it will only take a few scenes before you realize that doing the dishes, taking out the trash, and vacuuming the house are all a much, much better use of your time than this deep-sea disappointment. 

Genre:

Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Martial Arts

Release Date:

May8, 2026

Director: 

Simon McQuoid

Cast:

Karl Urban, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tati Gabrielle, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin

Plot Summary:

The fan favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage himself — are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

From her breakout role in “The Princess Diaries” to starring in fashion cult favorite “The Devil Wears Prada” and winning an Oscar for “Les Misérables,” Anne Hathaway has spent more than two decades at the top of Hollywood. She’s built a career defined by range, critical acclaim, and major box office success, but behind the scenes, she says it hasn’t always felt as effortless as it looked. Now at 43, Anne Hathaway is stepping into a new chapter, one where she’s finally letting go of the pressure that once defined her early years in the spotlight.

Anne Hathaway Ditches ‘Stress’ Mindset At 43

“When I started out, I thought I’d be a better artist if I was really hard on myself,” she told PEOPLE after being named the magazine’s “World’s Most Beautiful Cover Star.” “And then turning 40, I just kind of found a different gear, and I was no longer interested in living an awkward life. I was just interested in getting to the fun part.”

Now, Hathaway says she’s done putting so much pressure on herself, and is focused on actually enjoying the moment. “I’m at a stage in my life where I don’t want to focus on the stress,” she said.

Instead, she’s leaning into joy, surrounding herself with people who bring laughter and honesty into her life. “Humor. I love to laugh, and I love people who look for the joke in a situation,” the “The Princess Diaries” actress said. “You want people that you can celebrate the ups with, and you want people that you can laugh through the downs with.”

Hathaway Gets Candid About Childhood Anxiety And ‘Multiple’ Beauty Missteps

Looking back, Hathaway admits she struggled with communication and anxiety growing up, which only added to her feelings of being out of place. “When I was a kid, I found talking really difficult,” she told the magazine. “So I had a bit of stress and anxiety around just, like, communicating.”

Even something as simple as hair and beauty became a learning curve. “Multiple. I didn’t understand that there’s a whole language when it comes to beauty,” the actress said.

Anne Hathaway Admits Confidence Isn’t Constant

Anne Hathaway’s candid comments also come just days after another revealing interview, where she opened up about the ups and downs of confidence. Speaking with Harper’s Bazaar, the actress admitted that even now, self-image can fluctuate. “Some days you look in the mirror, and you’re just like, ‘Not bad,’” she said. “And some days you look in the mirror, and you’re like, ‘What?’ And I was having a ‘What?’ day.”

The “The Devil Wears Prada” star went on to share a relatable moment that forced her to face those feelings head-on. “And you know how you have your aspirational swimsuit that you keep around, just in case you have a good day?” she said. “And then you have your swimsuit that’s got you no matter what? I accidentally packed the aspirational swimsuit.”

The actress added, “Which I then had to wear on a ‘What?’ day. So, I’m ready to have this great day with my family. And I am going to be in front of strangers, and people have phones. And all of the things.”

Hathaway Reframes Aging

Anne Hathaway is also changing the conversation around getting older, and she’s doing it with a refreshing perspective.

“I think that very often, conversations about aging presume that the first part of life is the happiest and the most fulfilling, and I don’t necessarily think that’s true,” she said. “I wasn’t expecting to find another gear at 40.”

For Hathaway, turning 40 didn’t mark a slowdown, but it unlocked a new chapter, one where confidence, clarity, and joy have taken center stage in a way they hadn’t before.

Anne Hathaway Embraces Confidence At 43

These days, Hathaway is finally feeling comfortable and confident in a way she never has before. Whether she’s blasting music from Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, or Madonna on set or embracing a more relaxed mindset, she’s proving that growth doesn’t have a timeline.

And for Hathaway, it’s clear that the best chapter might just be the one she’s in right now.

R&B singer and global superstar Mary J. Blige still isn’t pleased with her spot in a 2012 Burger King commercial. According to some critics, the production, which featured the Grammy-winner singing about chicken, appeared to perpetuate harmful stereotypes, sparking backlash and prompting both Blige and the fast food chain to issue public apologies. Today, the “Enough Cryin’” singer is opening up about how the controversy impacted her career and relationships. However, some social media users appear a bit confused by her firm reaction.

Mary J. Blige ‘Would Never Laugh’ Over What Happened With Her And Burger King In 2012

During an interview with Scott Evans, Blige recalled the commercial, in which she sang about “crispy chicken, fresh lettuce, three cheeses, ranch dressing wrapped up in a tasty flour tortilla,” and said she could never find amusement in the scene.

“I would never laugh at that, because my true, honest fans did not think that sh-t was funny,” she said. “The whole way that s— went down was wrong.”

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Blige went further, seemingly implying that Burger King slighted her during the process. “The way they shot it was wrong. It was set up to make exactly what happened in the press happen like that,” she said.

Mary J. Blige ‘Learned A Lot’ From Her BK Commercial

The commercial has since become a viral meme, shared on TikTok and Instagram. While Blige said the situation is far from amusing, she also admitted to having grown as a person because of the fallout. “It’s still not a laughing matter to me, because I was deeply, deeply affected. Now, I learned a lot from it,” she said.

Driving her point home, Blige insisted that the commercial was “not f-cking funny.” Even then, she acknowledged that she couldn’t stop people from enjoying it.

“The bottom line is, my fans were confused. The real, true fans,” she added before revealing her representation did little to stop her from filming the spot. “Everybody dropped the ball, and I’m holding everything. That was a learning curve, but still not funny,” she said.

Mary J. Blige Lost Close Friends Over Her Burger King Commercial

Although the commercial aired, Burger King pulled the promo within 24 hours. For Blige, however, the damage had already been done.

“A lot of my so-called friends are not around anymore. I was like a disease to people. Nobody wanted to be affiliated,” she said. “This is where I learned I go where I’m celebrated at. They were treating me like I was a disease or something.”

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Blige apologized for her role in 2012, telling TMZ that she didn’t know Burger King was going to release the unfinished version fo the ad.

In her statement, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul acknowledged how the ad might’ve made her supporters feel and maintained that she was unaware of what was coming.

Burger King, meanwhile, also issued a statement, saying the ad was pulled due to a contract issue. “We would like to apologize to Mary J. and all of her fans for airing an ad that was not final,” the company said.

Fans Share Their Reactions After Learning Blige Faced Intense Backlash Over BK Ad

Social media users have been reacting to Blige’s interview with Evans, admitting they were confused by the singer’s serious response.

“Not all of us collectively confused as to why there was backlash,” someone wrote, while another said, “Lost friends? over a silly Burger King commercial? Losing them friends was a blessing.”

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A third user wrote, “Am I the only one confused about this situation because I have no idea why anybody would have an issue about this,” and a fourth said, “I was today’s years old when I saw this commercial.”

Others attempted to reassure Blige that the commercial wasn’t as harmful as she may have believed. “Everything is not funny, but this, this is funny,” someone posted.

Blige Snapped At A Fan During A Previous Tour

In 2019, Blige made headlines after she was spotted on camera clapping back at a fan who apparently disrespected her during her “Royalty Tour.”

According to The Blast, a heckler allegedly kept telling Blige to “shut the f-ck up” during her set, prompting her to issue a bold statement.

“… and for the person that’s been in here all night saying Mary shut the f–k up, YOU shut the f–k up,” she screamed.

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TV has lost multiple, beloved series in 2026 — including several fan-favorite CBS shows and a Law & Order spinoff.

Colbert confirmed in July 2025 that CBS “will be ending The Late Show.”

“Before we start the show I want to let you know something that I found out just last night. Next year will be our last season, the network [CBS] will be ending The Late Show in May,” he said at the time as the crowd booed.

Colbert went on to reflect on The Late Show’s legacy.

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“I share your feelings. It’s not just the end of our show but it’s the end of The Late Show on CBS. I’m not being replaced. This is all just going away,” he continued. “I do want to say that the folks at CBS have been great partners … And I’m grateful to the audience, you, who have joined us every night, in here, out there, and all around the world.”

CBS executives, meanwhile, released a statement addressing their decision to end the iconic late night program, revealing it was not “related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount” but was, instead, allegedly due to finances.

The network went on to pull the plug on several other shows, including DMV and Watson. Keep scrolling for the most disappointing TV cancellations — so far — of 2026:

‘Law and Order: Organized Crime’ (NBC)

Law & Order: Organized Crime, which premiered in 2021, went through quite a few shakeups with Matt Olmstead originally taking on the role of showrunner but ultimately stepping down later that year. He was replaced by Ilene Chaiken, who remained on the show for one season before Barry O’Brien took over.

Bryan Goluboff became the showrunner for season 3 but left after three months. He was replaced by Sean Jablonski, who left due to “creative differences” and David Graziano took over for the final episodes of the season.

NBC renewed the series for a fourth season with John Shiban as showrunner. He later departed during production of the fifth season, which marked the sixth change in showrunners over the show’s five seasons. NBC confirmed in April 2026 that the series had been canceled.

DMV (CBS)

DMV was waiting on its fate at CBS as decisions about comedy pilots Eternally Yours and The Tillbrooks (formerly known as Regency) were made. Tillbrooks wasn’t picked up but Eternally Yours was, which meant DMV was out.

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‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ (CBS)

CBS previously announced in July 2025 that The Late Show would end. The network later confirmed that after the show concludes in May 2026, Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen will take over. The comedy talk show currently airs after The Late Show and is followed by Byron Allen’s other late-night game show, Funny You Should Ask.

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Watson (CBS)

Another CBS show that didn’t get a renewal was Watson. It was originally announced in January that CBS had a sweep of early renewals, with only Watson and DMV left in limbo. Deadline reported that Watson’s future depended on the success of Marshals and CIA, which both scored quick renewals.

‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ (The CW)

There’s just something about a Canadian import show on The CW that always has Us invested. So imagine our disappointment.

Genre:

Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Martial Arts

Release Date:

May8, 2026

Director: 

Simon McQuoid

Cast:

Karl Urban, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tati Gabrielle, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin

Plot Summary:

The fan favorite champions — now joined by Johnny Cage himself — are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

Actor Patrick Muldoon has died at age 57.

The Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor died following a heart attack early Sunday, April 19, Deadline reported on Monday, April 20. The actor’s manager subsequently confirmed his death to Variety.

Us Weekly has reached out to Muldoon’s representatives for comment.

Friends of the star described him to Deadline as “endlessly generous — with his poetry, his humor, and his unmistakable presence,” adding that Muldoon “loved animals and people alike, gave unforgettable hugs, and possessed a rare quality of making others feel safe and seen.”

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The statement added, “Stylish, charismatic, and full of life, he embraced each day with a full-tilt, rock ’n’ roll spirit.”

Elisabeth Costa de Beauregard Segel, president of global sales and distribution at Muldoon’s company, Storyboard Media, told Us, “Heaven got another angel far too soon,” calling Muldoon “the most amazing person.”

Muldoon first broke out in the early 1990s with stints on sitcoms Who’s the Boss? and Saved by the Bell. In 1992, he joined daytime soap Days of Our Lives as Austin Reed before exiting the show in 1995. He briefly reprised his role from 2011 to 2012, when he was among a handful of cast members let go. He also had a recurring role as villain Richard Hart on primetime soap Melrose Place between 1995 and 1996.

In 1997, Muldoon appeared alongside ex-girlfriend Denise Richards and Casper Van Dien in Starship Troopers. He recently reunited with Richards, 55, for his “Gray Again” music video, in which the actress starred. The making of the romantic video was documented on a 2025 episode of Richards’ short-lived Bravo reality series, Denise Richards & Her Wild Things.

During the episode, Richards revealed that she fell out of touch with Muldoon while she was married to ex-husband Charlie Sheen.

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“I did not speak to Pat when I was married to Charlie. And it was hard, because I didn’t want to lose him as a friend friend. But, towards the end of the marriage, I talked to him all the time about him,” she said.

“Mine and Pat’s relationship romantically was years ago, and it’s just a deep friendship. I’m so grateful Aaron respects that because Charlie… he had a hard time with my relationship with Pat,” she continued, referring to her estranged husband Aaron Phypers, from whom she filed for divorce in July 2025.

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In a confessional, Phypers said he did not “get jealous like that” seeing Richards and Muldoon kiss for Muldoon’s “Gray Again” music video, adding, “Patrick and I, we have a very good relationship.”

According to Deadline, Muldoon’s latest film, Dirty Hands, is set for release later this year.

Muldoon was also an accomplished film producer through Storyboard Media. Deadline reported that at the time of his death he was executive producer on the movie Kockroach, which recently began filming and stars Chris Hemsworth and Taron Egerton.

Internet users are reacting to Queen Naija and Clarence‘s “ring” photos as her mom appears to confirm their engagement.

RELATED: Queen Naija Previews A New Love Song After Trying On Wedding Dresses On Stream (LISTEN + VIDEO)

More On Queen Naija & Clarence’s “Ring” Photos

Over the weekend, Queen Naija and Clarence shared a joint carousel post via Instagram. Furthermore, the post shared photos from their time shooting a previously released YouTube video, titled “I CHOOSE YOU FOREVER,” as previously reported by The Shade Room.

Swipe below to see all of the photos from the shoot.

Internet Users React To “Ring” Photos

Social media users immediately entered TSR’s comment section with reactions to Queen Naija and Clarence’s ring photos.

Her Mom Appears To Confirm Queen Naija & Clarence’s Engagement

As The Shade Room previously reported, amid dropping the “I CHOOSE YOU FOREVER” clip, Queen Naija also released her latest single, ‘Ring.’ Furthermore, around this time, her mom took to social media to share a video congratulating Queen and her “son-in-law to be” Clarence. Ultimately, Queen’s mom explained that she is happy her daughter got to “find” and will “marry the love of her life.”

“I’m glad this family is healed. I’m glad for Clarence. They’re finally tying the knot,” she said in part.

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