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TODAY’S BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIESAwards Sprint + Sundance Opening + Streaming Shockwaves
The week is stacked: Oscars nominations are days away, Sundance opens in Utah, Grammys prep hits full volume — and a brand-new Westeros spin-off just debuted.
Oscars watch: nominations land Jan 22 — the 98th ceremony follows in March
The Academy’s official key dates are up: the nomination reveal is almost here, and the Dolby Theatre is about to become the industry’s main stage again.
- Nominations: Jan 22, 2026.
- Ceremony: Mar 15, 2026 (98th Oscars).
- Bookmark the full calendar (deadlines, voting windows, and more).
Sundance 2026 opens Jan 22 — lineup chatter and “first-buzz” season begins
Park City goes full premiere-mode this week. Expect breakout performances, surprise acquisitions, and the first big “awards whispers” of the year.
- Dates: Jan 22 – Feb 1, 2026.
- In-person in Utah, with online viewing windows for at-home watchers.
- Perfect time to scout the titles everyone will be quoting by February.
Grammys mode: nominations are live — Feb 1 is the next big red-carpet checkpoint
With nominees posted, the story now is momentum: performances, surprise wins, and who turns buzz into trophies on the night.
- Show date: Feb 1, 2026.
- Nominees: full list posted across all categories.
Golden Globes afterglow: the winners list is reshaping the awards-season narrative
The Globes always act like a giant spotlight — suddenly everyone’s “front-runner” conversations get louder (and way more specific).
- Catch up fast with the full film + TV winners list.
- Watch for overlap with guild awards and the Oscars nomination slate.
January box office scoreboard: the month’s top earners are already pulling ahead
The January chart is a living leaderboard — perfect for tracking what’s holding strong, what’s breaking out, and what’s fading fast.
- Check the month-to-date rankings anytime (it updates as grosses roll in).
- Quick “what’s hot right now?” snapshot for movie-night planning.
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” has arrived — here’s the episode schedule buzz
Westeros-adjacent, lighter-footed, and built for weekly discourse — the new spin-off is officially in the chat (and the release cadence is part of the fun).
- Premiere: debuted Jan 18, 2026.
- Release: weekly episode drops (season length varies by plan).
- Ideal pairing: one episode + one “deep-dive recap” thread.
Streaming radar: January drops + the next wave of “renewal/return” headlines
The monthly content dump is real — and so is the “what’s coming back?” chatter. If your watchlist is chaotic right now, you’re doing it correctly.
- Netflix: January 2026 release roundup (movies + TV).
- Paramount+ buzz: Landman Season 3 updates and cast talk are circulating.