Day: December 31, 2024

Catch up on the movies and television shows getting all the buzz this award season.
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The Golden Globes are just days away, but you still have time to catch up on all the movies and television shows that have been nominated. And the best part? All you need is your favorite streaming service (from Peacock to Prime Video) to watch some of the best entertainment from 2024 — from Wicked to The Bear.
Scroll down to check out the Golden Globe-nominated movies (drama and musical/comedy) and television shows (drama, comedy, and miniseries) so that you'll be all ready for the awards on January 5, 2025, at 8:00 pm EST. Find out what the buzz is about, right from your couch.
Anora
A sex worker from Brooklyn meets and marries the son of a Russian oligarch. However, her Cinderella-esque story is threatened as her new in-laws set to get the marriage annulled.
Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, Best Screenplay
The Brutalist
A visionary architect escapes postwar Europe to rebuild his life, career, and marriage in America. In this strange new country, his life is forever changed by a mysterious, wealthy client.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Score
Challengers
Following the love triangle between an injured tennis star-turned-coach, her low-level tennis player ex-boyfriend, and her tennis champion husband across a decade, the movie culminates in one final redemption match.
Where to Watch: Roku, MGM+, YouTube, Prime Video, Philo, Sling TV
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, Best Score, Best Original Song
A Complete Unknown
This docudrama follows Bob Dylan's progression from an unknown 19-year-old with a guitar to a cultural icon. 
Where to Watch:  In theaters
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor
Conclave
The current pope is dead and one cardinal is tasked with organizing the selection of the new pope. However, he soon uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church.
Where to Watch:  Peacock, Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Score, Best Director
Dune: Part Two
A young man seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. As he faces a choice between love and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Where to Watch: Max, Hulu, Apple TV, Prime Video, YouTube
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Score
Emilia Pérez
A high-powered lawyer takes on an unexpected assignment — helping a cartel boss fake their death and transition into the life of a woman.
Where to Watch: Netflix, Roku, Sling TV
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Score, Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Original Song, Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
Nickel Boys
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the movie follows the powerful friendship between two young African-American men navigating the harrowing trials of reform school in 1960s Florida.
Where to Watch:  In theaters
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture – Drama
A Real Pain
Two cousins (with very different personalities) travel to Poland to honor their grandmother. Old tensions surface as they explore their family history.
Where to Watch: Apple TV, Prime Video, Hulu
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor
September 5
Based on a true story, an American broadcasting crew must quickly adapt from reporting the 1972 Munich Olympics to live coverage of a hostage crisis.
Where to Watch:  In theaters
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture – Drama
The Substance
An aging aerobics video star is offered a substance that promises to transform her into an enhanced version of herself.
Where to Watch: Prime Video, Mubi, Apple TV
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Screenplay 
Wicked
The beloved Broadway musical goes to the big screen, following the untold story of the witches of Oz and their unlikely friendship.
Where to Watch: Prime Video, AppleTV
Nominated For: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement – Motion Picture
Abbott Elementary
Set in an underfunded and predominately Black Philadelphia public school, Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary sitcom about a group of teachers and their principal.
Where to Watch:  Hulu, Max, Apple TV
Nominated For: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress
Baby Reindeer
A struggling comedian shows kindness to a vulnerable woman, which spirals into relentless stalking and an obsession that threatens to ruin both their lives.
Where to Watch:  Netflix
Nominated For: Best Miniseries or Motion Picture – Television, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress
The Bear
A talented young chef returns to his family's sandwich shop after his brother's suicide. He attempts to modernize the restaurant and bring it up to his high standards while trying to process grief and trauma.
Where to Watch:  Hulu
Nominated For: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress
The Day of the Jackal
After a series of prominent kills, an elite assassin, the Jackal, is chased across Europe by a determined British intelligence officer.
Where to Watch:  Peacock
Nominated For: Best Television Series – Drama, Best Actor
The Diplomat
A United States diplomat is newly appointed as ambassador to the United Kingdom and must manage an international crisis, her marriage, and her new role in the spotlight.
Where to Watch:  Netflix
Nominated For: Best Television Series – Drama, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress
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Based on a bestselling novel, this gripped psychological thriller centers around an acclaimed journalist who receives a novel from an unknown author. In it, she is the main character in a story that threatens to reveal her darkest secrets.
Where to Watch:  Apple TV+
Nominated For: Best Miniseries or Motion Picture – Television, Best Actor, Best Actress
The Gentlemen
An American ex-pat gets rich in London with a marijuana empire, but when he wants to cash out, an array of plots and schemes ensue.
Where to Watch:  Netflix
Nominated For: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Hacks
A veteran Vegas comedian tries to salvage her career by teaming up with an entitled, outcast comedy writer.
Where to Watch:  Max
Nominated For: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Based on a true story, the series tells the story of two brothers who killed their parents in 1989 and the events surrounding the brutal crime.
Where to Watch:  Netflix
Nominated For: Best Miniseries or Motion Picture – Television, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Two lonely strangers land a job working for a mysterious spy agency but must take on new identities as a married couple.
Where to Watch:  Prime Video
Nominated For: Best Television Series – Drama, Best Actor, Best Actress
Nobody Wants This
An unlikely love story between an agnostic sex podcaster and a newly single rabbi.
Where to Watch:  Netflix
Nominated For: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Best Actor, Best Actress
Only Murders in the Building
When three neighbors in a New York City apartment building discover a murder, they become amateur sleuths and podcast hosts.
Where to Watch:  Hulu
Nominated For: Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, Best Actor, Best Actress
The Penguin
The Batman villain, the Penguin, attempts to take control of Gotham City's crime world.
Where to Watch:  Max
Nominated For: Best Miniseries or Motion Picture – Television, Best Actress, Best Actor
Ripley
A con man travels to Europe to convince a wealthy man's son to return home and becomes entangled in a web of lies, fraud, and murder.
Where to Watch:  Netflix
Nominated For: Best Miniseries or Motion Picture – Television, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress
Shogun
Set in 1600 Japan, the series (based on a bestselling novel), begins when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village. The shipwrecked sailor must adapt to new customs and culture while navigating a fierce war between rival warlords.
Where to Watch:  Hulu
Nominated For: Best Television Series – Drama, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor
Slow Horses
A team of British intelligence agents, all with career-ending blunders on their records, have ended up in a dumping ground department of MI5 called Slough House.
Where to Watch:  Apple TV+
Nominated For: Best Television Series – Drama, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor
Squid Game
A desperate group of indebted people in South Korea are tricked into a deadly series of children's games. The winner is the last one alive.
Where to Watch:  Netflix
Nominated For: Best Television Series – Drama
True Detective
The fourth season of True Detective follows a detective investigating the mysterious disappearance of eight men from a remote Alaskan research facility.
Where to Watch:  Max
Nominated For: Best Miniseries or Motion Picture – Television, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress
Presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the Golden Globes are an annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television.
The Golden Globes will air on January 5, 2025, at 8:00 pm EST.
You can watch the Golden Globes 2025 on CBS or Parmount+.
The main difference between the Golden Globes and the Oscars (aka the Academy Awards) is that the Globes celebrate both film and television, while the Oscars only focus on the film industry.
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Kat Dennings shares her thoughts on starring in ABC's heartfelt sitcom about a father-daughter reunion, Shifting Gears with Tim Allen. Find the details inside.
Kat Dennings reflects on returning to the screens with a new heartfelt comedy as one broke girl who goes back to her dad’s house because she is getting a divorce and her life is falling apart. Premiering on January 8, 2025, Shifting Gears, starring Dennings and Tim Allen, follows a heartwarming comedy of reconciliation and restoration.
According to Dennings, the show’s comedy lies in the similar yet conflicting natures of the two lead actors. In their worldviews, they couldn’t be any further apart, yet shared traits give them comedic moments as well as warm, touching moments. Allen plays Matt Parker, a recently widowed car remodeling and restoration shop owner whose life turns upside down when his estranged daughter, Riley (Dennings) returns after 15 years.
Dennings’s character is a single mom in the midst of a divorce and financial straits who arrives on Matt’s doorstep with two kids, compelling the father-daughter duo to find their way around this new dynamic.
The 2 Broke Girls actress described her character to TV Insider, saying, “She just shows up on his doorstep with her two kids. She’s getting a divorce, and her life is falling apart. She has no money and she needs to stay with him. So it turns both their lives upside down.”

Dennings said to TV Guide Magazine, “[Matt and Riley] have such different styles and completely different beliefs. But what’s fun about them is that she is his daughter, and they are exactly the same. So when they butt heads, it’s just very, very funny.”
Dennings believes Allen is an exceptional actor with great chemistry with her, with Allen also pointing out the unique bond that they share a birthday on the same date. Praising the Thor actress, Allen told the outlet, “Kat’s so freaking talented. We’re born on the same day, which is kind of weird. Certainly different ages!”
Kat Dennings reunites with her hit sitcom, 2 Broke Girls, as well as Dollface showrunner Michelle Nader in Shifting Gears which arrives on January 8th at 8:00 pm on ABC. The cast also includes Seann William Scott as Gabriel, Daryl Mitchell as Stitch, Maxwell Simkins as Carter, and Barrett Margolis as Georgia alongside Dennings and Tim Allen in leading roles.
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Whatever you want to say about the upcoming Nicole Kidman film, you simply can’t say that the cast and crew haven’t exposed their lives for the marketing.
A couple months after Nicole Kidman admitted she had to pause filming on one scene due to having too many orgasms, the director has admitted that a scene in the film is pulled from her real life.
The film in question is Babygirl, which released on Christmas Day in the US, but will not come out until January 10^th in the UK.
Babygirl follows Kidman as a high-powered CEO who begins an affair with a young intern at her company.
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Her affair partner, played by Iron Claw and Triangle of Sadness star Harris Dickinson, initiates a BDSM relationship between the pair.
One scene in particular, involving milk, sees Kidman’s Romy send a glass of milk at the bar.
It turns out to be from Dickinson’s Samuel, with Romy finishing it all in one chug.
He leaves the bar immediately after, calls her a ‘good girl’, and then leaves.
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Where some will think the above is bizarre, others will be hot under the collar at the mere description of the scene.
The director Halina Reijn has stated in an interview with IndieWire that this is drawn from an experience in her real-life involving a much younger actor.
She said: “The milk is, of course, an archetype. We’ve seen it in other movies.
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“It is a great symbol of animalistic sides of ourselves. It happened to me.
“I was playing in Belgium onstage, and I got offstage, and I had a really good run, and I was like, ‘Oh my god!’
“I felt really good about myself for one night in my life. All my colleagues were like, ‘No, we’re going to bed.’ They’re all boring. I was all alone.
“I went to a bar, and I ordered something boring like a Diet Coke because I didn’t drink at that time because I was a control freak.
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“There was this young Belgian actor — I can’t say who it is — but he was famous.
“I knew of him. I’d never spoken to him. He was at least 15 years younger than I, and he ordered me a glass of milk.
“I thought it was an incredible, hot thing to do, and so courageous, and so I wanted to reward him by drinking the whole thing, and I did.
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“It did make me a little nauseated, to be honest with you, because it was cow milk. It was back in the day.”
She went on to clarify he didn’t call her a good girl, saying: “He just walked out. I didn’t have sex with him or anything. But when I was writing, I did think that was one of the most arousing moments of my life.
“There wasn’t even touching. That is what fascinates me about sex. To me, real, shocking sex is often not at all two bodies banging into each other.
“To me, real, shocking sex is about what is in the mind. It’s all suggestion. It’s all imagination.
“Real sex acts to me onscreen are quite boring, which is why we only have two short moments of that.”
Babygirl releases in theatres in the UK January 10.
Topics: Film, Nicole Kidman, Sex and Relationships, TV and Film
Michael Slavin is a Film and TV writer for UNILAD and LADbible. After completing an English Literature with Creative Writing degree at Surrey University, followed by a Masters in International Journalism at Salford University, he began working for the Warrington Guardian as a reporter. Throughout this though, he did freelance work about Film and TV for publications such as DiscussingFilm, looking for any excuse to get to rant about films. He has now finally got that wish.
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Africa’s role in the global economy is rapidly growing, particularly in the realm of trade. The continent, rich in resources, manufacturing potential, and a youthful workforce, is becoming an increasingly influential player on the world stage.
The relationship between African trade and global stock markets is complex, with both direct and indirect connections influencing the global financial landscape.
This article explores how African trade impacts global stocks, the factors at play, and how businesses and investors are responding to the opportunities and challenges in this dynamic market.
In recent years, Africa has seen significant changes in its trade dynamics. Key sectors like agriculture, mining, energy, and manufacturing have become more integrated with global supply chains.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which came into effect in 2021, aims to promote intra-African trade by eliminating tariffs and reducing trade barriers between member states. This agreement is expected to unlock a $3.4 trillion economic opportunity by 2050, increasing intra-Africa trade by 52% in the next few years.
At the same time, African countries are exporting critical raw materials—such as oil, gold, diamonds, cobalt, and agricultural products—to the global market, especially to emerging economies in Asia and traditional markets in Europe and North America.
As African nations continue to evolve into key players in global trade, their influence on global stock markets becomes more pronounced.
The direct effect of African trade on global stocks can be observed in several ways, notably through the performance of multinational companies, commodities markets, and trade-dependent sectors.
The indirect impact of African trade on global stocks is equally significant and can be observed in the broader economic trends that arise from increased trade. These include:
The long-term effects of African trade on global stock markets are expected to become more pronounced. Key trends to watch include:
Imagine a graphic of a large cargo ship in the foreground, symbolizing the booming trade between Africa and the rest of the world. The ship, laden with goods, represents Africa’s increasing exports of commodities, raw materials, and manufactured goods.
In the background, a graph showing fluctuating stock trends would illustrate the impact of these trade movements on global markets. As the graph rises, it mirrors the growth in African trade, with key sectors and companies benefiting from these trends.
The graph would show lines representing commodity prices, stock performance of African companies, and logistics companies, with annotations pointing to key events, such as the launch of AfCFTA, the rise in demand for African resources, and the impact of global supply chain shifts.
The impact of African trade on global stocks is multifaceted, with both immediate and long-term effects on markets worldwide.
As the continent continues to expand its role in global commerce, companies and investors will need to carefully consider the evolving dynamics of African trade when making decisions about stock investments.
Africa’s growing trade potential offers numerous opportunities but also presents challenges that could create volatility in global markets. By understanding these trends, investors can position themselves to benefit from Africa’s rise as a global trade powerhouse.
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Paramount’s “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” raced to the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office with a £11.7 million ($14.7 million) opening weekend, according to numbers from Comscore.
In its second weekend, Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” continued to draw audiences, adding £4.2 million for a cumulative total of £12.6 million.
Universal’s “Wicked” stayed in third place with a solid £2.7 million in its sixth week. The musical adaptation has now reached £53 million. Meanwhile, Disney’s “Moana 2” earned £2.2 million in its fifth frame, bringing its total to £33.7 million.

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Paramount’s “Gladiator II” followed in seventh with £561,662, for a cumulative total of £30.3 million after seven weeks. Black Bear’s “Conclave” added £364,319 in its fifth week, taking its overall haul to £5.5 million. Bakrania Media’s Bollywood film “Baby John” opened with £112,834 in ninth place, while Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter” added £87,631 in its third week for a total of £1.4 million.
The first week of January 2025 sees several highly anticipated films entering the marketplace. Leading the lineup is Universal’s “Nosferatu,” Robert Eggers’ reimagining of the horror classic, set to open on Jan. 1. Joining it is Studiocanal’s romantic drama “We Live In Time,” starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, and Altitude Film Distribution’s sci-fi thriller “2073” from acclaimed filmmaker Asif Kapadia.
Other midweek releases include the Tamil-language drama “Vanangaan” (DJ Tech LTD), which is the latest from Indian auteur Bala and Dreamz Entertainment’s sports biopic “Game Changer,” starring “RRR” leading man Ram Charan, directed by Shankar Shanmugam. On Jan. 3, Curzon will release Golden Globe nominated “Nickel Boys,” based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, and Polish action film “Diabel,” distributed by Magnetes Pictures, while BFI Distribution offers a re-release of Luchino Visconti’s Italian classic “Rocco and His Brothers,” starring Alain Delon.
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2’s launch date gets a small but welcome bump-up as the RPG looks to dodge some huge, triple-A big-hitters.
Jamie Hore
Published: Dec 4, 2024
With heavy, gratifying, in-your-face combat and a story filled with wit, Kingdom Come Deliverance is a great historical RPG, but its sequel looks to go bigger and better in every aspect. If it weren’t for a delay, we’d probably be playing Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 right now, but today I come bearing good news – it’s now going to arrive earlier than its previously-announced launch date.
While Warhorse had aimed for the Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 release date to arrive before the end of 2024, it confirmed earlier this year that it would be pushing the game back to February 11, 2025. However, it seems Warhorse has been at a full gallop in recent months to get the medieval game finished as it has just announced that not only has Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 gone gold, but it’s also bringing forward its release date by one week.
While this might sound like an easy way to deliver some good news to players, this also seems like a tactical (and wise) move from Warhorse. Its previous release date would have seen it launch on the same day as one of the biggest upcoming PC games, Civilization 7. Just a few days later on February 14, the Assassin’s Creed Shadows release date is also set to arrive.
Not only is that particular week pretty busy with new triple-A titles, but the rest of the month is already stacked too. Obsidian’s RPG Avowed is set to launch on February 18, the new Yakuza game is slated for February 21, and to top it all off, the most wishlisted game on Steam right now, Monster Hunter Wilds, arrives on February 28. Launching earlier in the month definitely gives Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 a bit more breathing room before all of these juggernauts arrive.
Speaking of wishlists, Warhorse has also revealed that it’s now surpassed a million of them from expectant fans – and that’s excluding any wishlists on console platforms.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will now launch on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, seven days earlier than previously announced. If you want to learn more about it, pre-order it, or add to that impressive Steam wishlist tally, head to its store page here.
There’s even more exciting KCD2 news arriving soon, with a brand new story trailer and PC and console specs dropping tomorrow after the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted showcase.
While you wait for this medieval adventure to arrive, make sure you fill the time with some of the best RPGs and best fantasy games around.
You can also follow us on Google News for daily PC games news, reviews, and guides, or grab our PCGN deals tracker to net yourself some bargains.
Jamie Hore Jamie has been writing about videogames for over six years and previously served as deputy editor at The Loadout. He’s armed with a degree in broadcast journalism and a deep knowledge of Destiny 2, Call of Duty, and FPS games in general – XDefiant is his current vice. You’ll also regularly find him tearing up the court, pitch, or track in some of the biggest sports games and racing games out there.

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The Arizona State men's basketball team is in a great position.
The Sun Devils (9-2) faced a daunting nonconference schedule and emerged with nine victories, including wins over three teams who made the NCAA Tournament last season.
Now the real test begins. ASU begins its first season in the Big 12 with a road game at BYU (9-2) on New Year's Eve. The Sun Devils are ranked No. 51 in the NCAA's Net Rankings, six spots behind BYU.
Coming off a 78-62 win over UMass on Dec. 21, Arizona State has had 10 days to prepare for the Cougars. BYU has had 11 days to prepare after a 103-57 victory over Florida A&M on Dec. 20.
The Sun Devils have five players averaging in double figures, led by freshman guard Joson Sanon at 14.0 points per game. BYU features similar balance with five players scoring in double figures, led by freshman guard Egor Demin at 13.3 points per game.
Despite the identical records and similar profiles, BYU is a heavy favorite – 9.5 points.
BYU's home arena, the Marriott Center, is one of the loudest venues in college basketball. It seats 19,000, which is the size of most NBA arenas. Arizona State will have to get off to a fast start to quiet the crowd and neutralize BYU's homecourt advantage.
Here are details on how to watch, stream and follow Arizona State's Big 12 matchup vs. BYU on Tuesday:
Who: Arizona State vs. BYU in the Big 12 opener for both teams
When: 2 p.m. MST | Tuesday, December 31
Where: Marriott Center | Provo, Utah
Live Stream: Watch Arizona State-UMass live on fuboTV (Start your free trial)
TV Channel: ESPN2
Betting Odds: BYU is favored by 9.5 points.Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
ESPN FPI Prediction: Arizona State has a 20.8% chance to win
Our Prediction: Arizona State 77, BYU 74
Live Updates, Highlights: Follow the game on Arizona State On SI for live updates, in-game analysis and big-play highlights throughout Tuesday's matchup
Ben Sherman has been covering the sports world for most of his journalism career, including 17 years with The Oregonian/OregonLive. One of his favorite memories was covering the 1999 Fiesta Bowl – the first BCS National Championship Game – at Sun Devil Stadium.
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