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The 2026 Independent Spirit Awards are happening now!

The awards show celebrates films budgeted at less than $30 million to produce and must be considered “independent,” as well as television categories.

The show is taking place live the Hollywood Palladium on Sunday (February 15) in Los Angeles.

This year, Netflix has by far the most nominations with 18 total. A24 is next, with 10 nominations total. There are familiar names on the list as well, with actors from The Pitt, Alien: Earth, and more being recognized.

You can watch it right here on YouTube!

Check out all the nominees and winners!

Click through to see all the looks from the evening…

Zoey Deutch cozies up to fiancé Jimmy Tatro while stepping out at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival!

The 31-year-old actress got her man’s support at the premiere of her new movie Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass on Sunday (January 25) in Park City, Utah.

Also in attendance were her co-stars Ken Marino with daughter Ruby, John Slattery with son Harry, Kerri Kenney-Silver and husband Steven V. Silver, Joe Lo Truglio, Ben Wang, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Mather Zickel and Matthew Cwern.

Here’s a synopsis: Midwestern bride-to-be Gail Daughtry (Deutch) has a “free celebrity pass” agreement with her fiancé — who uses it. With her relationship in crisis, Gail sets out on an epic journey through Hollywood to even the scales.

In addition to starring, Ken also co-wrote the script and serves as a producer, with Zoey and John also executive producing.

FYI: Zoey is wearing a Proenza Schouler dress, Khaite boots, Juju Vera earrings and a Heaven Mayhem cuff.

Browse through the gallery to see more photos of Zoey Deutch and more at the Sundance premiere…

The Long Walk is heading to theaters this weekend and the cast celebrated at a special L.A. premiere amid their very strong reviews.

For those who don’t know, the movie is based on legendary author Stephen King‘s first-ever novel that he wrote, though it wasn’t the first one he published.

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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is on the way, and cast list only keeps growing.

The fifth book in the Hunger Games series, which was released back in March, is currently being made into a movie that is set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026, with Francis Lawrence returning to direct.

Suzanne Collins‘ newest book follows a young Haymitch Abernathy (originally played by Woody Harrelson in the film franchise) and his journey in the Fiftieth Annual Hunger Games.

Billy Ray, who penned the original 2012 film’s screenplay, returns to write the screenplay for the next installment, and a bunch of big names have already been confirmed on the cast.

Click through to see who will be in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping…

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is one of the most anticipated new movies, and cast list only keeps on getting bigger and better by the day.

The fifth book in the Hunger Games series, released in March, is now being made into a movie, which will be released on November 20, 2026 with Francis Lawrence returning to direct.

Suzanne Collins‘ newest novel follows a young Haymitch Abernathy (originally played by Woody Harrelson in the film franchise) and his journey in the Fiftieth Annual Hunger Games.

Billy Ray, who wrote the original 2012 film’s screenplay, is returning to write the screenplay for the next installment, and a bunch of big names have already been confirmed on the cast.

Click through to find out who will be in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping…

Ralph Macchio stepped out for the latest premiere event of his new movie Karate Kid: Legends held at SVA Theater on Tuesday (May 27) in New York City.

The 63-year-old actor got the support of his Cobra Kai co-stars Tanner Buchanan and Mary Mouser, and Alicia Hannah-Kim, at the event!

Also hitting the black carpet for the premiere were Ralph‘s movie co-stars Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, Ming-Na Wen, Wyatt Oleff and Aramis Knight, as well as his family – wife Phyllis Fierro and children Julia and Daniel – and director Jonathan Entwistle.

Karate Kid: Legends “unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.”

The latest installment in the Karate Kid franchise will hit theaters THIS Friday (May 30). Watch the trailer here!

FYI: Ralph is wearing Cole Haan shoes.

Browse through the gallery to see photos of the Karate Kid: Legends and Cobra Kai stars at the NYC Premiere…

The cast of the new Karate Kid movie are hitting the red carpet in London!

Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, and Jackie Chan posed for photos as they attended the outdoor photocall for their Karate Kid: Legends on Tuesday (May 20) held in Trafalgar Square in London, England.

Here’s a synopsis: Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.

Karate Kid: Legends hits theaters on May 30. Watch the trailer here!

Click through the gallery inside for 25+ pictures of the stars at the event…