JANUARY 08, 2021

16 Netflix Original Series to Be Excited About in 2021 The live-action "Cowboy Bebop," Ewan McGregor in "Halston," and Ava DuVernay's "Colin in Black and White" highlight the Netflix 2021 slate.  By Ben Travers

Don't Call It a Comeback: 2021 Film Festivals Remain Vital in Whatever Form They Take The pandemic is far from over, but 2021 is not 2020, and many prominent festivals have already locked their dates.  By Eric Kohn	Oscar Season Has a Long Way to Go: Here Are the Contenders Most People Haven't Seen Yet In this week's Screen Talk, a survey of the Oscar contenders around the corner. Plus: How we experienced the Capitol violence on the small s … By Anne Thompson and Eric Kohn

'The Queen's Gambit' Star Anya Taylor-Joy Talks Collaboration and Competition "I care about these characters, and the relationships that I have with them are as real as the relationships that I have with people that I … By Libby Hill	'Saint Frances' Almost Lost Its Breakout Moment in the Pandemic, but Critics Didn't Forget It Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson's SXSW winner has always upended expectations, and that might soon include this year's unpredictable awar … By Kate Erbland

	New Movies: Release Calendar for January 8, Plus Where to Watch the Latest Films Staying home? Good. Looking for something new to watch? Even better!  By Kate Erbland
	'Malcolm & Marie' Trailer: Zendaya Enters Oscar Season After History-Making Emmy Win Zendaya is here to shake up the Oscars just like she did the Emmys.  By Zack Sharf
	CNN's Capitol Riot Coverage Resulted in Highest Viewership in Network's History CNN averaged 5.221 million viewers in total day ratings on Wednesday, when pro-Trump rioters breached the U.S. Capitol.  By Tyler Hersko
	'Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time' Trailer: Hungary's Haunting Oscar Pick Exclusive: This heady romantic rendezvous opens on January 22 following a revered festival run.  By Ryan Lattanzio
	'Mr. Mayor' Review: Ted Danson Leads NBC's Sitcom All-Stars to a Solid Start Tina Fey and Robert Carlock's former "30 Rock" spin-off makes for a broadly appealing workplace comedy, led by TV's most dependable star.  By Ben Travers