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HBO Max has premiered a new full-length trailer for the upcoming PEACEMAKER.

The Suicide Squad writer and director James Gunn and producer Peter Safranthe will bring audiences an eight-episode series that explores the origins of a compellingly vainglorious man who believes in peace at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to get it.

The series stars Cena as Peacemaker, Danielle Brooks as Adebayo, Freddie Stroma as Vigilante, Jennifer Holland as Harcourt, Steve Agee as Economos, Chukwudi Iwuji as Murn, and Robert Patrick as Auggie Smith.

James Gunn wrote all eight episodes of Peacemaker and directed five, including the first. Gunn, Safran and Matt Miller serve as executive producers on the series, with Cena as co-executive producer.

“Peacemaker” is set to stream from January 13th on HBO Max. (In Australia Peacemaker will be available to watch on the streaming service BINGE"

If you missed The Suicide Squad, it's available to rent or buy now

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PODKOREN, SLOVENIJA - NOVEMBER 24th 2017: Unidentified man wears Krampus (devil) mask at traditional procession

The holiday season is a time of magic, joy, and celebration. It's also the perfect opportunity to spook your friends with stories about Krampus!

Yes, beware, Christmas isn't all jingle bells and kisses under the mistletoe... especially for naughty kids!

Tarcento, Italy, January 5 2018: A participant dressed as 89° takes part in the Palio Of The Pignarulars And Krampus as part of Epiphany celebrations on January 5, 2018 in Tarcento.

Who is Krampus?

This beast-like creature has been terrifying people in Europe for centuries by chasing naughty children around with sticks (or other objects). He's described as having long goat legs and horns on his head; he hops around like a demon or devil while hitting kids over the head.

Although Saint Nicholas may bring gifts to good boys and girls, ancient folklore tells us that Krampus emerges during Yule season to scare all of the naughty ones!

 

Graz, Austria - December 2017: Krampus masked People in Graz at a Krampus Festival parade for advent before Christmas

Where is Krampus celebrated?

The Krampus festival, called Krampus Night or Krampusnacht, takes place annually on the evening of December 5th across Europe - primarily Austria and Germany - and goes on until breakfast time, making for a fun night of tricks, treats & terror!

Villach, Austria - November 29, 2019: A Krampus, a horned, anthropomorphic pre-christian traditional figure in the Alpine Region, at the yearly Perchtenlauf in Villach.

Schwabach, Germany - February 13, 2018: Participants in funny and scary costumes of withces and devils walking in hand-made masks through centre of town during famous Rosenmontag parade (Fasching).

How did this festival originate?

Krampus originates from the Alpine region of Europe, where he's widely celebrated up to this day.

Silhouette of a krampus mask

How is Krampus associated with Santa?

Saint Nicholas is tied to Krampus in some areas because Saint Nicholas was mistaken for him on December 6th. As a result, Saint Nicolas rides on a white horse and wakes up children while Krampus chases after the naughty kids with his sticks and other objects.

While Krampus is most often associated with Christmas in many parts of Europe, it's actually historically celebrated before pre-Germanic Pagan traditions took place more than two millennia ago.

PODKOREN, SLOVENIJA - NOVEMBER 24th 2017: Unidentified man wears Krampus (devil) mask at traditional procession

Watch the Krampus movie!

Of course, such a legendary creature needs a movie, and we're thrilled that Krampus was made in 2015 for our anti-Christmas viewing pleasure! And it's actually pretty good! The horror/comedy starring Adam Scott and Toni Colette is about a man who is so frustrated with his dysfunctional family at Christmas that he summons the demon Krampus to punish them all. Oops, better be kind to your family this Christmas!

HOW TO WATCH: Buy or rent it on Google Play, Fetch, YouTube or Apple

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Robbie Williams performs during the filming for the Graham Norton Show at BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, to be aired on BBC One on Friday evening. Picture date: Thursday December 19, 2019. Photo credit should read: PA Images on behalf of So TV.

Robbie Williams performing on the Graham Norton Show (PA Images on behalf of So TV)

A Robbie Williams biopic will be filmed in Melbourne.

The federal and Victorian governments on Friday confirmed Better Man will begin filming at Docklands Studios Melbourne in early 2022.

Directed and co-written by Victorian filmmaker Michael Gracey, the film will offer an introspective look into the experiences that shaped the English entertainer, both on and off stage.

"To tell Robbie William's beautiful, distinct story, back home, in my own city, is a dream come true," Gracey said in a statement.

"There is a creative energy that burns across the Melbourne film industry, and I know this movie will thrive here."

Williams will temporarily relocate to Melbourne for the film.

"I'm so excited I am making this movie in Victoria with my friend Michael Gracey," he said.

The film is being supported by federal and state government incentive programs and is expected to inject $107 million into the state's economy and support 2200 local jobs, including 14 heads of departments, 80 visual effects practitioners and 220 crew.

More than 2500 extras and casuals will also be involved in the film, while work will be created for some 300 local businesses and service providers.

Victorian Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson said the film will build on other internationally acclaimed productions in the state including Clickbait and La Brea, which saw Melbourne double as Los Angeles.

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spotify wrapped 2021

2021 is coming to an end meaning it's that time of year where we take a look back at what music music got you through the year! Spotify has unveiled the top songs, artists, albums and podcasts in their Spotify Wrapped 2021 review.

Globally, Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny was the most streamed artist, taking the title for the second year in a row. Impressively, he received over 9.1 billion streams, even without releasing an album in 2021. Coming in second was Taylor Swift, followed by K-pop group, BTS, then Drake and Justin Bieber.

Most Streamed Artists Globally

  1. Bad Bunny

  2. Taylor Swift

  3. BTS

  4. Drake

  5. Justin Bieber

The top song globally which got over 1.1 billion streams goes to Olivia Rodrigo's smash hit, "drivers license", followed by Lil Nas X's "MONTRO (Call Me By Your Name) and then Australia's own The Kid LAROI takes the third spot with his collaboration with Justin Bieber with the song, "STAY."

Most Streamed Songs Globally

  1. drivers license by Olivia Rodrigo

  2. MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) by Lil Nas X

  3. STAY (with Justin Bieber) by The Kid LAROI

  4. good 4 u by Olivia Rodrigo

  5. Levitating (feat. DaBaby) by Dua Lipa

In terms of albums, the top spot for 2021 went to Olivia Rodrigo with her debut album SOUR, followed by Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa and Justice by Justin Bieber.

Most Streamed Albums Globally

  1. SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo

  2. Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa

  3. Justice by Justin Bieber

  4. = by Ed Sheeran

  5. Planet Her by Doja Cat

Podcasts were a bit hit this year with The Joe Rogan Experience remaining number-one on the podcast list. Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy and Crime Junkie also placed in second and third.

Most Popular Podcasts Globally

  1. The Joe Rogan Experience

  2. Call Her Daddy

  3. Crime Junkie

  4. TED Talks Daily

  5. The Daily

Spotify also revealed that throwback albums were a trend this year with fans discovering old favourites. The top streamed throwback album was Rumours by Fleetwood Mac.

Top Streamed Throwback Albums (released more than 20 years ago):

  • Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
  • Nevermind by Nirvana
  • Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
  • Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses
  • The Beatles by The Beatles'

In Australia, the top streamed artist was pop icon Taylor Swift and our top streamed song was Glass Animals' Heat Waves. The Kid LAROI was Australia's most streamed local artist with his song Stay the most streamed song by an Australian artist. Olivia Rodrigo also took the top spot in the albums chart with her album SOUR.

Spotify users can also see what their personal year in review looked like by heading to the Spotify mobile app. From there, users can explore their top songs, artists and podcasts for the year.