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Anya Taylor-Joy stars as fugitive grifter in Apple TV thriller

  • Variety calls “Lucky” a gripping Apple TV thriller
  • Anya Taylor-Joy plays a con artist on the run
  • Review praises both action and character depth

Variety’s review portrays “Lucky” as a tense, stylish Apple TV crime thriller anchored by Anya Taylor-Joy as Luciana “Lucky” Armstrong, a con artist trying to outrun both the law and the violent criminal world that formed her. After a major theft goes wrong, the series follows Lucky through…

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Xolo Maridueña reprises Blue Beetle role in Superman follow-up

  • Xolo Maridueña will return as Blue Beetle in *Man of Tomorrow*
  • The role links Blue Beetle more firmly to DC’s film plans
  • Filming is under way in Atlanta with a large ensemble cast

Xolo Maridueña is set to reprise Blue Beetle in *Superman: Man of Tomorrow*, according to Deadline, marking his first time playing the character since the 2023 *Blue Beetle* film. The casting matters because it indicates DC Studios is keeping Jaime Reyes active within its broader film universe rather…

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Andy Serkis returns as Gollum as new Middle-earth film begins

  • Filming has begun on “The Hunt for Gollum”.
  • Andy Serkis returns as Gollum and directs the film.
  • The new Middle-earth film is due on 17 December 2027.

Warner Bros. has officially started production on “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum”, unveiling first behind-the-scenes footage of Andy Serkis returning as Gollum. The news matters because it confirms that the next Middle-earth film is now actively in production and shows that the project is…

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Sony delays PS5 FlexStrike, missing Marvel Tokon launch day

  • Sony has delayed the PS5 FlexStrike indefinitely
  • It will miss Marvel Tokon’s 6 August 2026 launch
  • Pre-orders remain in place, but no new date exists

Sony has delayed the launch of its official PS5 fight stick, FlexStrike, indefinitely, meaning it will no longer arrive on 6 August 2026 alongside Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. That matters because the accessory was clearly positioned at fighting-game players and was due to launch on the same day…

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Emmy nominations recognise Variety’s Actors on Actors for fourth year running

  • “Actors on Actors” earned two 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations
  • One nod was for PBS SoCal, one for CNN
  • The franchise has now been nominated four years running

Variety’s “Actors on Actors” has received two 2026 Daytime Emmy nominations in the outstanding arts and popular culture programme category, extending the franchise’s recognition for a fourth consecutive year. One nomination is for its spring 2025 television awards season run on PBS SoCal, while the other is for…

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Content Partners and Ed Simpson launch creator-focused Wonderloom Media

  • Content Partners launched Wonderloom Media with Ed Simpson
  • Wonderloom’s first acquisition is YouTube channel Dr. Insanity
  • The venture aims to help creators build broader media businesses

Content Partners has moved further into the creator economy by launching Wonderloom Media with veteran media executive Ed Simpson and making its first acquisition: the YouTube true-crime brand Dr. Insanity. The new venture is intended to back promising creators with investment and operational support so they can grow…

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Arsenal agree Trossard sale to Besiktas after title-winning spell

  • Arsenal have agreed to sell Trossard to Besiktas
  • He leaves after helping Arsenal win the title
  • Trossard made 174 appearances and scored 36 goals

Arsenal have agreed to sell Leandro Trossard to Besiktas, bringing his three-and-a-half-year spell in north London to a close pending completion of the permanent transfer. The move marks the end of a successful period for the Belgium international, who became an important squad player under Mikel Arteta and…

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BBC Studios Boss Confirms It Will Compete To Become The Next Producer Of ‘Doctor Who’: “We Are In It To Win It”

  • BBC Studios formally announces bid to regain Doctor Who production rights through upcoming tender process
  • New series launch delayed at least two years following showrunner departure and recent production restructuring
  • Commercial division's strong financial performance and existing franchise expertise inform confidence in competitive bid

BBC Studios will be bidding to become the next producer of Doctor Who “with gusto,” according to CEO Tom Fussell. Speaking to Deadline on BBC annual report day, Fussell addressed the future of the BBC’s biggest sci-fi hit by confirming the production arm will put its hat in…

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Pixel Watch 5 leak shows off four different finishes

  • Pixel Watch 5 surfaces in four colour finishes with coordinating bands (Dark Anthracite, Natural Silver, Warm Gold, Pyrite)
  • Price increases rumoured: 41mm rising to $399, 45mm to $429; Warm Gold exclusive to smaller model
  • Design unchanged from previous generation; official reveal scheduled for 12th August

A new leak may have just spoiled the Pixel Watch 5 and its finishes ahead of Google's launch event next month. Leaked press renders provided to The Tide Chart by OnLeaks appear to show the upcoming watch with four case finishes: black (Dark Anthracite), polished silver (Natural Silver),…

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Iron Maiden sells stake in music rights to Pophouse

  • Iron Maiden sold 50% of key rights to Pophouse
  • Deal includes music rights and Eddie-related branding
  • Partnership aims to fund films, experiences and digital projects

Iron Maiden have sold a 50% stake in their publishing and master rights, along with name, image and likeness rights, to Pophouse Entertainment, the investment firm co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus. The agreement also covers the band’s long-running mascot, Eddie, and is intended to help fund new creative…

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