Electronic Arts has officially shut down the servers for Anthem, bringing the troubled BioWare title to a permanent end. As of today, January 12, 2026, the game is no longer playable in any form.
Originally released on February 22, 2019, Anthem was designed as an always-online live-service game, meaning all gameplay systems, missions, and progression were hosted on EA’s servers. With those servers now offline, the game has effectively ceased to exist.
Unlike traditional single-player games, Anthem never offered an offline mode. Even solo missions required a constant internet connection and server authentication. As a result, once EA pulled the plug, players lost access to all content, including the main story, co-op missions, and endgame activities.
EA had already removed Anthem from digital storefronts and EA Play months before the shutdown, while in-game purchases were disabled well in advance.
Developed by BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, Anthem launched with high expectations. Its iron-man-style flight mechanics, cooperative gameplay, and shared open world were praised early on.
In 2021, EA officially cancelled Anthem NEXT, a planned overhaul that was meant to revive the game. From that point on, Anthem was kept online in a maintenance-only state until today’s shutdown.
The closure has once again sparked discussions around digital ownership and live-service games, where access to a purchased title depends entirely on publisher-controlled servers.
Seven years after its release, Anthem exits quietly not with a final update or farewell event, but with servers simply going dark.
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards officially kicked off the 2026 awards season on January 11, celebrating the most outstanding achievements in film, television, and podcasts from 2025.
Held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills and hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the ceremony delivered a night of major wins, emotional speeches, and early Oscar momentum for several projects. By the end of the night, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, The Pitt, The Studio, and Adolescence emerged as the biggest winners.
Here’s a full breakdown of the night’s highlights and winners.
Film Categories:
Hamnet and One Battle After Another Lead
Best Motion Picture
Best Motion Picture – Drama: Hamnet
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: One Battle After Another
Hamnet secured the night’s most prestigious drama prize, while Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another dominated the comedy/musical side, setting itself up as a strong awards-season contender.
Acting Winners – Film
Best Actor – Drama: Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent)
Best Actress – Drama: Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
Best Actor – Musical or Comedy: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
Best Actress – Musical or Comedy: Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)
Best Supporting Actor: Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value)
Best Supporting Actress: Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another)
Jessie Buckley’s win for Hamnet was one of the night’s most celebrated moments, while Timothée Chalamet’s victory further strengthened his position in the awards race.
Creative Awards – Film
Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
Best Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson (Sinners)
Best Original Song: “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters
Paul Thomas Anderson walked away with multiple wins, making One Battle After Another the most decorated film of the night.
Other Film Honors
Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
Best Non-English Language Film: The Secret Agent
Cinematic & Box Office Achievement: Sinners
Television Categories:
The Pitt, The Studio and Adolescence Shine
Best TV Series
Best Drama Series: The Pitt
Best Musical or Comedy Series: The Studio
Best Limited Series / Anthology / TV Movie: Adolescence
Acting Winners – Television
Best Actor – TV Drama: Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
Best Actress – TV Drama: Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)
Best Actor – TV Musical or Comedy: Seth Rogen (The Studio)
Best Actress – TV Musical or Comedy: Jean Smart (Hacks)
Best Actor – Limited Series / TV Movie: Stephen Graham (Adolescence)
Best Actress – Limited Series / TV Movie: Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex)
Best Supporting Actor – TV: Owen Cooper (Adolescence)
Best Supporting Actress – TV: Erin Doherty (Adolescence)
Adolescence was the standout in limited series categories, earning multiple acting awards and cementing its critical acclaim.
Podcast and Stand-Up Comedy
Best Podcast: Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Best Stand-Up Comedy Performance: Ricky Gervais (Mortality)
Special Honors
Cecil B. DeMille Award (Lifetime Achievement): Helen Mirren
Carol Burnett Award: Sarah Jessica Parker
The 2026 Golden Globes offered a clear picture of the projects likely to dominate the rest of awards season. One Battle After Another emerged as the night’s biggest film winner, while Hamnet proved its emotional and critical strength in the drama category.
On television, The Pitt, The Studio, and Adolescence separated themselves from the pack, with Adolescence especially sweeping multiple performance awards.
As Hollywood moves closer to the Oscars, SAG Awards, and Emmys, the Golden Globes have once again set the tone for what stories and performances will define the year.
Zoe Saldaña has officially made box office history.
As of January 2026, the Hollywood star has become the highest-grossing actor of all time worldwide, overtaking Scarlett Johansson after the massive global success of Avatar: Fire and Ash.
The milestone was sealed following the film’s extraordinary theatrical run, which has now grossed over $1.2 billion globally since its release in late 2025. With that performance added to her résumé, Saldaña’s cumulative box office total now stands at over $15.4 billion, narrowly surpassing Johansson’s long-held record.
A Career Built on Blockbuster Franchises
Saldaña’s box office dominance is the result of one of the most strategically powerful filmographies in modern cinema. She is the only actor to star in multiple billion-dollar franchises simultaneously, playing key roles in:
Avatar franchise (Neytiri)
Avengers and the wider MCU (Gamora)
Guardians of the Galaxy
Star Trek reboot series
With Avatar: Fire and Ash marking another billion-dollar chapter in James Cameron’s sci-fi universe, Saldaña’s position at the top of the global box office rankings is now firmly cemented.
Scarlett Johansson previously held the record with an estimated $15.4 billion in global box office earnings, driven largely by her run as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Saldaña’s achievement is particularly notable given that her success spans multiple franchises across different studios, rather than being tied to a single cinematic universe.
Beyond the numbers, Saldaña’s record reflects a broader shift in Hollywood, where long-running franchises and global audiences now define box office power. Her ability to anchor some of the biggest films ever made has placed her in a league of her own.
With future Avatar installments already planned, industry analysts believe her lead at the top could continue to grow.
Africa’s biggest night in film and television is officially underway.
The 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has opened submissions, inviting filmmakers and TV creators across the continent to submit eligible projects released in 2025. If your work made waves on cinema screens, television, or streaming platforms last year, this is your moment to step forward.
From breakout performances to technical brilliance and bold storytelling, the AMVCA remains the most influential platform celebrating African screen excellence and the race for 2026 has begun.
Submission Timeline
Entries Open: 11 January 2026
Entries Close: 15 February 2026
Eligibility Period: Projects must have been publicly screened or broadcast between 1 January and 31 December 2025
Official Portal: www.africamagic.tv/amvca
Now in its 12th edition, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards has grown beyond an awards show into a cultural institution. Powered by Africa Magic and MultiChoice, the AMVCA has helped shape careers, spotlight emerging talent, and push African film and television into global conversations.
This year’s edition continues its commitment to inclusivity, with expanded Indigenous Language categories that now fully accommodate works from North and Central Africa, reinforcing the AMVCA’s pan-African vision.
Eligible entries include:
Feature films
Television series
Made-for-TV movies
Select documentary projects
After submissions close on 15 February 2026, entries will be reviewed by the AMVCA jury panel, followed by public voting in selected categories. Nominees will be announced ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 AMVCA ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, where Africa’s finest screen talents will take centre stage.
James Gunn’s Superman has officially entered the 2026 Academy Awards conversation.
According to a newly released list published by Variety, Superman is among 201 films that are eligible for nomination in the Best Picture category at the 98th Academy Awards. While eligibility does not guarantee a nomination, the film’s inclusion confirms that it has met all of the Academy’s strict Best Picture qualification requirements for the 2025 awards year.
The Academy’s Best Picture eligibility rules go beyond a standard Oscar qualification. For Superman to appear on this list, it had to satisfy multiple layers of criteria, not just its release date.
1. Release Within the 2025 Awards Year
Superman was released in July 2025, placing it firmly within the Academy’s eligibility window of January 1 to December 31, 2025.
2. Required Theatrical Qualification
The film completed the Academy’s mandatory paid theatrical run, which includes:
A minimum one-week run in a qualifying U.S. market
A feature-length runtime (over 40 minutes)
This is the baseline requirement for Oscar consideration.
3. Expanded Theatrical Run for Best Picture
Best Picture contenders face stricter rules than other categories. Eligible films must play:
At least seven days
In 10 of the top 50 U.S. theatrical markets
Within 45 days of their initial release
Superman meeting this threshold confirms it had a sufficiently wide theatrical footprint, not just a limited awards run.
4. Compliance With the Academy’s Representation and Inclusion Standards
Since recent award cycles, Best Picture eligibility also requires films to:
Submit the Academy’s RAISE (Representation and Inclusion Standards Entry) form
Meet at least two of four inclusion standards, covering areas such as:
On-screen representation
Creative leadership and crew composition
Industry access and opportunities
Marketing and distribution teams
Films that do not submit or meet these standards are excluded from Best Picture consideration, even if they qualify theatrically.
Oscar nominations for the 2026 ceremony are expected to be announced later this month.
James Gunn’s Superman has officially advanced to the BAFTA 2026 Special Visual Effects longlist, marking a major early recognition for the film ahead of the upcoming awards season.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) confirmed that Superman is one of 10 films selected from a total of 71 submissions in the Special Visual Effects category. The longlist was determined by members of BAFTA’s SVFX chapter, made up of industry professionals working across visual effects and post-production.
Full BAFTA Special Visual Effects Longlist (2026)
The films advancing to the longlist are:
Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1
Frankenstein
How to Train Your Dragon
Jurassic World Rebirth
The Lost Bus
Mickey 17
Superman
Tron: Ares
Wicked: For Good
Making the BAFTA VFX longlist is a significant milestone. The selection indicates that Superman’s visual effects work has already been evaluated and endorsed by professionals within the VFX industry, rather than general voters or critics.
Unlike popularity based awards or fan-driven recognition, BAFTA’s VFX category is assessed primarily on technical execution, innovation, and craft. For Superman, this places the film in early contention among some of the most visually ambitious studio projects of the year.
The longlist places Superman alongside major franchise and effects-driven films, including:
Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest installment in James Cameron’s visually groundbreaking series
Tron: Ares, a film built around digital environments and stylized effects
Jurassic World Rebirth, continuing the effects-heavy dinosaur franchise
Wicked: For Good, a large-scale musical adaptation with extensive CGI requirements
BAFTA’s Voting Process Explained
According to BAFTA, the process unfolds in stages:
SVFX chapter members vote to determine the longlist and subsequent nominations.
From the longlist, a smaller group of films will be selected as official nominees.
In the final round, all film-voting BAFTA members vote to determine the category winner.
Historically, most films that secure nominations emerge from the longlist, making this step a crucial gateway rather than a symbolic mention.
Superman is the first major theatrical release under the new DC Studios leadership, with James Gunn also serving as co-head of the studio. While plot details and audience reception remain unknown, the BAFTA recognition suggests that the film’s technical and visual foundations are already being taken seriously within the industry.
While BAFTA recognition does not guarantee success at other awards ceremonies, the BAFTA VFX longlist often overlaps with later Oscar consideration in the Best Visual Effects category. Films that perform well at BAFTA frequently remain in the broader awards conversation as the season progresses.
Advancing to BAFTA’s Special Visual Effects longlist is a notable early achievement for Superman. In a field narrowed down from 71 submissions to just 10 films, the selection reflects industry-level confidence in the film’s visual work and technical ambition.
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has officially announced the nominees for the 78th Annual DGA Awards, spotlighting the most outstanding directing achievements in theatrical feature films released in 2025.
Often regarded as one of the strongest indicators of the Academy Awards’ Best Director race, the DGA nominations once again bring together a mix of industry veterans and bold new voices shaping contemporary cinema.
The winners will be revealed on February 7, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.
Below is the complete nominees list for the theatrical feature film categories.
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film — 2026 DGA Awards
This category honors directors for exceptional achievement in feature-length films intended for theatrical release.
Nominees:
Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
Ryan Coogler — Sinners
Guillermo del Toro — Frankenstein
Josh Safdie — Marty Supreme
Chloé Zhao — Hamnet
The lineup reflects a wide creative spectrum from literary adaptations and gothic reimaginings to character driven dramas and auteur-led visions. Multiple nominees are previous DGA and Academy Award winners, further heightening the prestige of this year’s race.
Michael Apted Award for First-Time Theatrical Feature Film Director
Named in honor of the late director Michael Apted, this category recognizes exceptional debut feature film directors making their first major impact in cinema.
Nominees:
Hasan Hadi — The President’s Cake
Harry Lighton — Pillion
Charlie Polinger — The Plague
Alex Russell — Lurker
Eva Victor — Sorry, Baby
This category continues the DGA’s tradition of highlighting emerging filmmakers whose first works demonstrate strong artistic voice, originality, and narrative ambition.
The DGA Awards are widely considered one of the most reliable predictors of the Oscar Best Director winner. Historically, DGA winners have gone on to secure Academy Awards in the same category in a majority of cases.
When Are the Winners Announced?
Event: 78th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards
The Television Academy has officially announced the creation of a new honor, the Legacy Award aimed at recognizing television series that have made a profound and lasting cultural impact long after their original broadcast runs.
The announcement marks the Academy’s first major new award category in nearly two decades, underscoring a growing effort to formally acknowledge television shows whose influence extends beyond ratings, awards seasons, and initial critical reception.
According to the Television Academy, the Legacy Award will celebrate iconic television series that have demonstrated sustained relevance, cultural significance, and influence across generations. The focus is not on a single season or performance, but on the enduring footprint a show leaves on television history, pop culture, and storytelling.
Academy Chair Cris Abrego described the award as a way to honor programming that has helped define eras of television and continues to resonate with audiences years after its debut .
Eligibility Criteria Explained
To qualify for the Legacy Award, a television series must meet specific eligibility requirements set by the Academy:
The show must have aired at least 60 episodes
It must span a minimum of five seasons
The series must demonstrate long-term cultural, social, or industry impact
Multi-series franchises will be considered as a single body of work, rather than individual titles
This framework positions the Legacy Award as distinct from competitive Emmy categories, which typically focus on annual achievements.
The selection process will be overseen by the Academy’s Special Awards Committee, formerly known as the Governors Award committee. This body will compile a shortlist of potential honorees before submitting recommendations to the Television Academy Board of Governors, which will vote on the final recipients .
Recipients of the Legacy Award will receive an engraved Emmy statuette, with presentations expected to take place at select Academy events, including the Creative Arts Emmys or other official ceremonies.
The Legacy Award becomes the Academy’s most significant addition since the launch of the Television Academy Honors in 2007, which spotlighted socially conscious programming. Unlike that initiative, however, the Legacy Award is explicitly tied to longevity and cultural endurance, not just thematic relevance.
The 32nd annual Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards has unveiled its complete list of nominations on January 7, 2026, signaling the first major awards announcement of the season. The nominees reflect the strongest performances of 2025 across film and television, as voted on by members of SAG-AFTRA. The ceremony is set to stream live on Netflix on March 1, 2026, and will feature actor Harrison Ford as this year’s Life Achievement honoree.
Film Categories
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Timothée Chalamet — Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio — One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke — Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
Jesse Plemons — Bugonia
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
Rose Byrne — If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Kate Hudson — Song Sung Blue
Chase Infiniti — One Battle After Another
Emma Stone — Bugonia
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Miles Caton — Sinners
Benicio Del Toro — One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi — Frankenstein
Paul Mescal — Hamnet
Sean Penn — One Battle After Another
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Odessa A’Zion — Marty Supreme
Ariana Grande — Wicked: For Good
Amy Madigan — Weapons
Wunmi Mosaku — Sinners
Teyana Taylor — One Battle After Another
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Television Categories – Full Nominees
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Claire Danes — The Beast in Me
Erin Doherty — Adolescence
Sarah Snook — All Her Fault
Christine Tremarco — Adolescence
Michelle Williams — Dying For Sex
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Jason Bateman — Black Rabbit
Owen Cooper — Adolescence
Stephen Graham — Adolescence
Charlie Hunnam — Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Matthew Rhys — The Beast in Me
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Kathryn Hahn — The Studio
Catherine O’Hara — The Studio
Jenna Ortega — Wednesday
Jean Smart — Hacks
Kristen Wiig — Palm Royale
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Ike Barinholtz — The Studio
Adam Brody — Nobody Wants This
Ted Danson — A Man on the Inside
Seth Rogen — The Studio
Martin Short — Only Murders in the Building
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Britt Lower — Severance
Parker Posey — The White Lotus
Keri Russell — The Diplomat
Rhea Seehorn — Pluribus
Aimee Lou Wood — The White Lotus
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown — Paradise
Billy Crudup — The Morning Show
Walton Goggins — The White Lotus
Gary Oldman — Slow Horses
Noah Wyle — The Pitt
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
The Diplomat
Landman
The Pitt
Severance
The White Lotus
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Only Murders in the Building
The Studio
Stunt Ensemble Categories
Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
F1
Frankenstein
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
Andor
Landman
The Last of Us
Squid Game
Stranger Things
Life Achievement Award
Harrison Ford — Honored for lifetime contributions to film and television.
Key Season Dates
Nomination Announcement: January 7, 2026
Live Voting Opens: January 14, 2026
Final Voting Deadline: February 27, 2026
32nd Actor Awards Ceremony: March 1, 2026 (streaming on Netflix)
Anime fans are officially heading back into the world of cursed energy. Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 is set to premiere tomorrow, launching with a one-hour special that combines the first two episodes of the new season.
The announcement confirms the long-awaited return of one of the most successful anime franchises of the last decade, following the intense and critically acclaimed events of the Shibuya Incident arc.
Produced by MAPPA, Jujutsu Kaisen has grown into a global phenomenon since its debut, earning praise for its animation quality, emotional weight, and high-stakes storytelling. Season 2, which aired in 2023, pushed the series to new heights with darker themes and large-scale character consequences.
Season 3 continues directly from that point, adapting the Culling Game arc, one of the most complex and action-heavy sections of Gege Akutami’s original manga.
Instead of a standard single-episode launch, Season 3 will debut with two episodes released back-to-back, forming a one-hour premiere event. This approach is increasingly used for high-profile anime returns, allowing the story to establish momentum immediately rather than easing in gradually.
After the premiere, the series is expected to return to a weekly episode release schedule.
While avoiding spoilers, the Culling Game arc marks a significant shift in Jujutsu Kaisen’s structure and scale. The story expands beyond familiar battle formats, introducing a high-risk system that forces characters into morally complex situations with lasting consequences.
Its adaptation has been highly anticipated, especially given MAPPA’s reputation for elevating action sequences through cinematic animation and choreography.
Season 3 will air on Japanese television and stream internationally via Crunchyroll, continuing the platform’s role as the primary global distributor for the series outside Asia. Subtitled episodes will be available shortly after broadcast, with dubbed versions expected later.
