Merge 104.8 | 30 November 2025
A release date hasn’t been announced yet, but a fourth Rush Hour film is officially in development—nearly twenty years after the previous installment. New reports indicate the project is finally gaining momentum, with plans to bring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker back together on screen as Inspector Lee and Detective Carter.
James Cameron says that if Avatar: Fire and Ash doesn’t earn enough to justify moving forward with Avatar 4 and 5, he’s prepared to step away from the franchise. The films require massive budgets, and the pressure is on to deliver for Disney so he can fulfill his long-term vision and release the planned sequels over the next six years.
A new study suggests that staying up late is associated with higher intelligence. Researchers analysing data from more than 26,000 adults found that night owls performed better on cognitive tests, scoring higher in areas like memory, reasoning, and reaction time than early sleepers. However, experts say this doesn’t mean you should cut back on sleep.