These Are the First Great Books of 2022

Apple has released information and first-look images for many movies on their upcoming film slate, which boasts a mix of scripted feature films alongside some fantastic sounding documentaries. As the streamer looks to give audiences a rather excellent lineup and a strong reason to subscribe to Apple TV+, as the market grows day-by-day as each service adds new original content vying for attention and subscriber dollars.

Say what you want about Yungblud, but he seems to be planning for the future on his new single, The Funeral. 

Isabelle Fuhrman and Amy Forsyth step out on the blue carpet at the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday afternoon (March 6) in Santa Monica, Calif.

EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures Television unveiled the 15 helmers selected for the next class of its Diverse Directors Program. They are Alison Rich, Alexandra Chando, Kristen Buckels, Mauro Mueller, Dale S. Lewis, Alvaro Ron, Caitlin Gerard, Cameron Ali Fay, Kandis Fay, Ria Pavia, David Mahmoudieh, Bao Tran, Gustavo Cooper, Zoe Stewart and Aron Kantor.

Clayton Davis As one Oscar season comes to a close, another opens (at least to speculation) with Matt Reeves’ newest take on the Batman franchise starring Robert Pattinson, Jeffrey Wright, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano and Colin Farrell.The director and co-writer (along with Peter Craig) delivers a dark take on the world’s greatest detective as he battles villains the Riddler, the Penguin and (sorta, but not really) Catwoman. Receiving positive reviews from critics, will this new take on the Caped Crusader land major Oscar attention —  including best picture — following in the footsteps of “Black Panther” (2017) and “Joker” (2019)?But with a limited sense of what the rest of 2022 will have to offer the cinematic landscape, there are certainly two spots well worth considering “The Batman” for recognition: cinematography and original score.

WATCH: The trailer for SAG-nominated series Squid GameMuch like Moira Rose from Schitt's Creek, our favourite season is awards.

The 2022 SAG Awards just ended and we rounded up all of the red carpet photos for you to see in one place!

The stars and sun seemed to have aligned on red carpet at the 28th SAG Awards.

Screen Actors Guild Awards, SAG-AFTRA minted a new class of winners.Honoring the best in film and television — as well as stunt people in both — this year's top nominees in TV are no surprise, with and leading the way with five apiece, including favored nods for Outstanding Ensemble.

Metallica have played their first show of the year, kicking off 2022 with a performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.The show took place on Friday night (February 25), opened by support acts Ice Nine Kills and Greta Van Fleet. Metallica charged through a 16-song setlist, comprising classic cuts including ‘Ride The Lightning’, ‘Moth Into Flame’, ‘Nothing Else Matters’ and ‘Enter Sandman’, among others.Fan-filmed footage of the performance captured some fiery moments, as the band set off fitting pyrotechnics for the songs ‘Fuel’ and ‘Moth Into Flame’.

A Place in the Sun star Laura Hamilton looked fabulous as she hit the red carpet on Thursday night, just weeks after she confirmed the end of her marriage to Alex Goward.MORE: Laura Hamilton shares uplifting news after 'overwhelming sadness' following splitThe 39-year-old, who shares two children with her ex, was dressed to the nines in an off-the-shoulder black number, which showcased her svelte figure in all its glory.WATCH: A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton stuns fans with swimwear videoShe kept her blonde tresses in loose tousled waves, while adding some glamour to her look with a delicate gold necklace and tiny stud earrings.MORE: Laura Hamilton says goodbye to her stunning home - see before-and-afterSEE: A Place in the Sun presenters' children: Laura Hamilton, Jasmine Harman, Jonnie Irwin and moreThe newly-single star was one of the many guests who attended the season six premiere of Outlander at London's The Royal Festival Hall - this marked Laura's first public outing since her split.Laura announced her the end of her 13-year marriage just last month. At the time, she took to Instagram to share a photo of a printed Dr.

K.J. Yossman Sky have released first look images for a new Sky Original drama, “Unwanted.”Inspired by the book “Bilal,” an investigative book from journalist Fabrizio Gatti, the eight-part series tells the story of an undercover human rights defender who is helping migrants journey from Africa to Europe as they battle human traffickers and government officials.Stefano Bises (“Gomorrah”) created and wrote the series in collaboration with with the collaboration of Alessandro Valenti, Bernardo Pellegrini and Michela Straniero.

K.J. Yossman First look images from upcoming U.K./Italian co-production “Commedia” have been released, Variety can exclusively reveal.Actor and writer Greta Bellamacina, who will next be seen in Sky Atlantic’s “This Sceptred Isle,” plays the lead, Irene.Helmed by Italian film and theater director Riccardo Vannuccini, “Commedia” will be Vannuccini’s first English-language film and is intended as an homage to renowned Italian filmmaker Marco Ferreri (“Storie di ordinaria follia,” “The House of Smiles”).Set as a “film within a film,” Vannuccini also co-stars in the feature, playing a director called Rocco Cucovaz who unsuccessfully directs Bellamacina in a variety of scenes, each one descending into chaos until the female actors eventually take over the production.

Leading into Wednesday primetime, the lowest-rated evening of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing was the very first night of competition pre-Opening Ceremony. However, Wednesday marked new lows for NBC Olympics coverage.

Shakira is the typical Hispanic proud-mama! The Colombian global superstar couldn’t contain her excitement after her 7-year-old, Sasha, won first place in a karate tournament.The pop superstar took to social media to share the video in which she appeared cheering, jumping, and clapping. “Woohoo!” said the 45-year-old singer as Sasha received his honor. “Next time, if they don’t want me to yell so much, they’ll have to take me with a muzzle!” Shakira joked in the caption.A post shared by Shakira (@shakira)Sasha is definitely built to be an athlete.

Jordan Moreau Showtime has released the first trailer for the upcoming anthology series, “The First Lady,” which follows presidential couples throughout American history.The former U.S. presidents, first ladies, their families and colleagues will be played by a company of A-list stars. The Obamas, Fords and Roosevelts are among those portrayed on the series.Viola Davis will play Michelle Obama opposite O.T.