Yang Yu's Ne Zha 2, dubbed in English, premiered in U.S. cinemas, featuring Michelle Yeoh as Lady Yin. The film, based on Xu Zhonglin’s novel, has grossed $2 billion worldwide and holds a 94% 'certified fresh' score on Rotten Tomatoes.

On August 22, 2025, the High Court dismissed Noel Clarke's libel claim against The Guardian, ruling allegations of harassment and bullying were substantially true. 26 witnesses testified against Clarke.

On August 21, 2025, Lil Nas X was arrested and hospitalized in Studio City, Los Angeles, after being found disoriented on Ventura Boulevard. He was detained for assaulting an officer and transferred to a hospital.

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation has rescheduled the release of 'The Cat in the Hat' from February 27, 2026, to November 6, 2026. The film stars Bill Hader, Quinta Brunson, and Xochitl Gomez.

Following its $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media, Paramount plans to cut 2,000-3,000 jobs by November 2025 to achieve over $2 billion in cost savings.

Mascha Schilinski's 'In die Sonne schauen' was announced as Germany's entry for the Best International Feature Film Oscar after winning the Cannes Jury Prize. The film explores themes of trauma and domestic violence.

The Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund, held on August 21-22, 2025, announced its award winners, with 'Christy' winning the Audience Award. Birger Vestmo received The Playing Faun.

On August 21, 2025, IndieWire published an article discussing how many Emmys 'Severance' should win this year, leading with 27 nominations but potentially winning a maximum of 20 trophies.

Kathy Bates, 77, made history with her Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series nomination for CBS's 'Matlock', becoming the oldest person ever nominated in that category.

Variety publishes 2026 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Predictions on August 22, 2025, with Adam Sandler, Stellan Skarsgård, Jacob Elordi, and Paul Mescal among early favorites.

THR's awards expert Scott Feinberg and critic Daniel Fienberg share their predictions for the 2025 Primetime Emmys, which will be broadcast live on HBO Max and TNT on September 14th.

The animated film 'KPop Demon Hunters' is a global success, topping Netflix charts with over 210 million views. Predicted to earn approximately $15 million in the US and Canada, with screenings in 1,700 theaters.

Jeffrey Katzenberg's WndrCo is investing in Kimbal Musk's Nova Sky Stories, a drone light-show company, as part of a $50 million funding round. Katzenberg will join the board as a strategic advisor.

On the August 21, 2025 episode of the Calm Down podcast, Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson discussed Taylor Swift's new album, Life of a Showgirl. Thompson admired Swift's work ethic in creating the album during her Eras Tour breaks.

Denise Richards, 54, is undergoing a divorce from Aaron Phypers, 52, with both accusing each other of abuse and harassment. Richards addressed the split in an Instagram video, describing it as a 'very difficult time.'

On August 22, 2025, Kirsten Dunst clarified the pronunciation of her name as "Keer-sten" in a TikTok video. Dunst also shared insights into her family life and upcoming projects.

Michelle Williams revealed she had her fourth child via surrogate, Christine, during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel Live!, hosted by Tiffany Haddish. She also discussed 'Dying for Sex,' an Emmy-nominated series.

In August 2025, Margot Robbie, 35, shared her first comments about motherhood, describing it as "the best," more than nine months after giving birth to her baby boy in October 2024.

Singer Kim Jong-kook is getting married on September 5th to a non-celebrity bride in Seoul. He previously expressed his desire for natural conception.

Sophie Turner, 29, shared behind-the-scenes photos from her new movie "Trust," including gory images of her character Lauren Lane covered in blood. The movie is set to release on August 22, 2025.

Sophie Turner admitted to 'ghosting' people she dates, saying she's 'not proud of' the habit and joked it gives her a sense of power.

Britney Spears posted an Instagram video on August 21, 2025, featuring her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake's song 'Carry Out,' speaking in a strange accent while on a boat in Turks and Caicos, raising concerns among fans.

Blake Lively will star in and produce Lionsgate's 'The Survival List,' an action romantic comedy, playing Annie, a reality TV producer stranded with a fraudulent survival guide.

At the Edinburgh TV Festival on August 22, 2025, 'Black Mirror' creator Charlie Brooker expressed concerns about AI's potential impact on the writing process and in cinema. He worried that scripts could become prompts for AI.

On August 21, 2025, the Delacorte Theater reopened with Free Shakespeare in the Park's 'Twelfth Night,' directed by Saheem Ali, starring Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, and Peter Dinklage, after an $85 million renovation.

Published on August 22, 2025, the article discusses the challenges faced by music stars like A$AP Rocky, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd in achieving movie stardom.

Loni Anderson, known for her role in "WKRP in Cincinnati," died on August 22, 2025, in Los Angeles from metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma. Her remains were cremated and buried in Hollywood on August 7.

Netflix's Fall 2025 movie slate includes films across various genres, including Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Kathryn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite, and Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly.

Prime Video India and Maddock Films have entered a multi-year post-theatrical licensing deal, securing streaming rights to titles including Param Sundari and Badlapur 2.

The musical drama 'Songs of Paradise', directed by Danish Renzu and starring Saba Azad, will premiere on Prime Video on August 29. The film is inspired by the life of Raj Begum.

Netflix introduced a 'Zodiac Watchlist' feature recommending movies and TV shows based on users' astrology signs, aiming to boost engagement as average daily viewing time per subscriber dropped.

The Office spinoff, "The Paper," will premiere on Peacock on September 4, 2025, with all 10 episodes available at once. The series stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore.

Earl Sweatshirt released his fifth album 'Live Laugh Love' on Warner Records, reflecting on his role as a father and artist, with tracks like 'Gamma (need the <3)'.

HGTV announced its 2025-2026 lineup on August 21-22, 2025, featuring over 100 episodes from shows like 'The Flip Off' with Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa, and new shows like 'Home Town: Inn This Together.'

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos will premiere the 38th season of Live! With Kelly and Mark on Sept. 2, 2025, from their new studio at Disney's Hudson Square headquarters. The first guests include Mark Ruffalo and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

The BBC confirmed Celebrity Traitors will air in October 2025, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, featuring 19 celebrities competing in the Scottish Highlands for £100,000 for charity.