According to numbers from Netflix, over the course of its first 12 days of availability (November 23 to December 4), the “Addams Family” spinoff series has been watched by over 115 million households for a total of 752.52 million hours viewed. This puts it at No. 3 on the streamer’s list of the top 10 English-language TV seasons, behind “Stranger Things 4” and “Monster: the Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” both of which logged over a billion hours within 60 days of tracking....

The fearless women became Khabar Lahariya — loosely translated as “news wave” — populate Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh’s documentary debut “Writing with Fire.” Armed with eagle-eyed filmmakers and compelling subjects, the film deftly blends the (inextricably linked) personal and professional sides of the journalists’ work, offering up a wide-ranging look at a vital outlet with so many stories to tell. “Writing with Fire” opens with chief reporter Meera trudging through a heart-wrenching interview with a rape victim and her shell-shocked husband before heading to the police station to ask why authorities aren’t doing any meaningful work to solve the crime....

With that in mind, it can sometimes be challenging to find new ways to talk about TV awards contenders. “The Crown” had been an Emmy stalwart for years before finally winning the award for drama series this year. It will inevitably garner many more nominations when its next season is released, as will “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Barry” and “Atlanta” and so on and so forth. Which is why it’s redundant to write a piece telling you that “Succession” will see awards traction for its third season or that “Ted Lasso” and “Hacks” and “Mare of Easttown” will continue garnering accolades throughout TV’s winter awards season....

The five animated short film nominees vary widely in tone, visual style, and storytelling approach. Pixar and Netflix, which dominate the Best Animated Feature category with two films apiece, both landed a single nominee among the shorts. The other three, two from outside the U.S., blur narrative conventions to offer poetic moments of social critique. Their perspectives range from playful to fatalistic, but all offer moments of delight and provocation....

Working from home isn’t always easy. In fact, it’s probably harder for some people to stay productive without being in a traditional office space. Not to worry, we’ve put together a list of must-have items that will help boost your creativity and improve your mood, no matter where you work. The items below were selected with filmmakers, writers, and other creatives in mind, but regardless of your job title, adding something as small as a plant, or an ergonomic desk chair, can help make you feel more creative and inspired....

A harrowing Brazilian hostage thriller wrapped inside a mercilessly harsh coming-of-age story, the second feature by filmmaker Alexandre Moratto (“Socrates”) hinges on the moral dilemma that confronts a poor 18-year-old farm worker after he trades the outskirts of Catanduva for the big city of São Paulo in order to send money back to his ailing mom. The kid’s name is Mateus (“Socrates” lead Christian Malheiros), and he’s a rock-solid human who would do anything to support his family....

Ahead of their respective upfronts, networks are supposed to reveal their new fall schedules. While NBC followed the rules (and tradition), Fox left us hanging. Still, mere hours into the 2022 broadcast upfront week, we’ve already got some winners and losers; guess where Fox ranks with the whole schedule holdup? (We suppose it’s fair to say that any show making the fall slate is a winner to some degree. Don’t agree?...

English will be responsible for the ongoing implementation of the Academy’s representation and inclusion standards, and in this new position, will “lead the Academy’s initiatives designed to address underrepresentation across the industry and to discover, empower, and advance the work of emerging and diverse film artists,” the Academy announced. Kramer is tasked with implementing several initiatives launched by CEO Dawn Hudson, who has left the Academy after 11 years. She moved decisively to implement radical change in the largely white male Academy member ranks, bringing in a more diverse and younger membership from all over the world....

“On [Rickman’s] last day, I went to his trailer,” Lewis said on a recent episode of the “Inside of You” podcast (via NME). “I just said to him, ‘Hey, I know it’s your last day, and I just wanted to say this has been incredible, to have worked with you for this long. I know that we’ve not really spoken very much, but I just wanted to say it was because I was terrified but you were incredible....

The first four in the Blumhouse series are a mixed bag, with IndieWire’s best review going to “Black Box.” In his B- review, Eric Kohn wrote the film “blends the psychological uneasiness of an amnesiac’s plight with the ravings of a mad scientist, and the full premise suggests a clever marriage of ‘Total Recall’ and ‘Get Out,’” he wrote. Related ‘Riches’ Imagines a ‘Succession’ Scenario Where Big Business Is Good Mark Burnett Exits MGM Worldwide Television Related 51 Directors’ Favorite Horror Movies: Bong Joon Ho, Quentin Tarantino, Guillermo del Toro, and More Nightmare Film Shoots: The Most Grueling Films Ever Made, from ‘Deliverance’ to ‘Mad Max’ to ‘Avatar 2’ Here’s a look at the next four installments in the series, along with their official synopses: “The Manor” is written and directed by Axelle Carolyn (“The Haunting of Bly Manor,” “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”) and stars Barbara Hershey, Bruce Davison, Nicholas Alexander, Jill Larsen, Fran Bennett, and Katie Amanda Keane....

Here’s the official synopsis: “For, like, thousands of years, the origins of the United States of America have remained shrouded in mystery, lost to the sands of time. Who built this ‘country tis of thee,’ and why? Only the dinosaurs know… until now. For the first time in human history, the incredible, completely true story of America’s origins are revealed in ‘America: The Motion Picture’ — a once-in-a-lifetime cultural event available the only way the Founding Fathers ever intended their story be told....

As Garfield recently told Variety, he improvised a heartfelt, fan-favorite moment in the new film. “There’s a line I improvised in the movie, looking at [Maguire and Holland] and I tell them I love them. That was just me loving them,” he said. But long after filming ended, Garfield and Maguire even checked their film out in a theater on opening night together, according to a new interview with ET....

Heche drove her car into a Mar Vista home in Los Angeles on August 5. The car caught fire and “heavily damaged” the house, according to Los Angeles Fire Department representative Brian Humphrey. Heche later died August 12 after being taken off of life support while in a coma. Now, Lynne Mishele is suing the Heche estate. Michele, who was renting the Mar Vista home at the time of the crash, is seeking “at least $2 million” in damages for negligence, infliction of emotional distress, and trespass....

Of course, plenty have traded DC for CNN. And former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama took it a step further when they created Higher Ground Productions, which has produced documentaries like “Crip Camp” and Netflix comedies like “Fatherhood.” But getting into the content game in front of the cameras involves the creation of a persona that strikes a balance between the political and personal. People may be divided on politics, but everyone can come together for a heartwarming film or television show (theoretically)....

But as the unspoken code of silence around long-rumored tyrants of Hollywood begins to break, it’s unclear if DeGeneres is bowing out gracefully to avoid increased scrutiny or retreating in shame because of it. No matter how many unrelated reasons she cites for ending the show — needing a creative challenge, her contract ending, more time for animal rights work — it’s clear she’s not ending her Emmy-winning run on a resounding high note....

“As part of our DC slate, some legacy development titles including New Gods and The Trench will not be moving forward,” Warner Bros. shared in a statement with IndieWire. “We thank our partners Ava DuVernay, Tom King, James Wan and Peter Safran for their time and collaboration during this process and look forward to our continued partnership with them on other DC stories. The projects will remain in their skillful hands if they were to move forward in the future....

In a recent interview with GQ, Cameron said the long-awaited follow-up to the 2009 original is “very fucking [expensive].” Cameron also revealed that he told the studio that the film represented “the worst business case in movie history.” The Oscar-winning director said that in order for the film to turn a profit, “you have to be the third or fourth highest-grossing film in history. That’s your threshold. That’s your break even....

“Beauty and the Beast” meets online bullying in a hyper-modern anime riff on the classic fairy tale (or at least the Disney version of it), as “Miraï” director Mamoru Hosoda pushes his boundless imagination to new extremes in a visually dazzling musical about how J-Pop can save the world. If that seems like too much ground for a cartoon to cover in the span of a two-hour coming-of-age story, keep in mind that Hosoda has a knack for reaching familiar places in rivetingly unexpected fashions....

In celebration of Star Trek Day, we collected a list of the best merchandise inspired by “Star Trek: The Original Series,” and some of the spinoffs. Below, find a roundup of books, Blu-ray box sets, figurines, electronics, pins, and other collectible memorabilia. For more intergalactic fandoms, check out our best gifts for Star Wars fans. Kirk vs. Gorn Tin Storage Box Store your favorite merch, toys, collectibles, crafting accessories, trading cards, office supplies, or your lunch in this unique “Star Trek” themed storage box....

Last Year’s Winner: “The Simpsons” Still Eligible: Yes. Hot Streak: It’s “The Simpsons.” Though last year marked the legendary Fox comedy’s first win in the category since 2008, the series has 28 nominations, 11 wins, and counting — and counting is the key word. Plenty thought the classic show was running out of steam and bound to be cast aside for newer, fresher, and plenty strong animated series. Instead, it not only keeps adding nominations to its high mark, but it’s got another win, too....