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Judi Dench Tells All About Bond: It Was Daniel Craig’s Idea to ‘Have Me Killed’

  • Daniel Craig proposed M’s death in “Skyfall”.
  • Dench played M in eight Bond films.
  • She says last-minute rewrites made one film challenging.

Judi Dench says Daniel Craig suggested killing off her character, M, in “Skyfall”. In an excerpt from her new memoir, she reflects on playing the head of MI6 across eight James Bond films, describing the role as a chance to exercise authority in a male-dominated world. Dench says…

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Texas: The Democratic bet in the midterms to gauge Republican loss of support

  • Texas’s Senate race is too close to call.
  • Democrats see a chance to win a seat after decades of defeats.
  • The governor’s race is also tightening.

The Texas midterm races are unusually close, giving Democrats hope of winning a Senate seat in a state they have not carried for decades. The outcome could signal whether Republicans are losing support over the economy and other national issues, and could affect the balance of power in…

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s ZOLTAN BATHORY Doubles Down On Judo Commitment

  • Bathory is committing $100,000 to a new professional judo tournament.
  • Pro Judo takes place in Las Vegas on 10 November.
  • The four-hour event will stream free, with matches continuing after ippon.

Zoltan Bathory, founder of Five Finger Death Punch and chairman of the Professional Grappling Federation, is putting a further $100,000 towards judo. The money will fund Pro Judo, a professional tournament in Las Vegas intended to present the sport in a format designed to attract new viewers. The…

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France Opens War Crimes Investigation Into Beirut Deaths Of Artist-Filmmaker Ali Cherri’s Parents

  • France has opened an investigation into a Beirut bombing that killed seven civilians.
  • Ali Cherri’s parents and their domestic worker were among those killed.
  • Two judges will examine the strike, which came hours before a ceasefire.

France’s War Crimes Unit has opened a judicial investigation into an Israeli army bombing of a Beirut apartment block that killed seven civilians, including the parents of Franco-Lebanese artist and filmmaker Ali Cherri. The case matters because it is described by a rights group as the first such…

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Russia bombs humanitarian hub in Ukraine, killing at least 31 people

  • A Russian strike on an aid hub killed at least 31 people.
  • Officials said 48 people were missing in Komyshuvakha.
  • Overnight attacks also hit power and medical facilities.

Russia bombed a school building used to distribute humanitarian aid and a nearby shelter in Komyshuvakha, southern Ukraine, killing at least 31 people. The attack came amid a wider overnight barrage across the country, damaging hospitals and power plants and prompting emergency power cuts. Ukrainian officials said 48…

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Stranger Things stars Finn Wolfhard and Caleb McLaughlin are shooting something together, and fans have theories

  • Wolfhard and McLaughlin were seen filming in Chicago.
  • Fans wonder if the shoot hints at a secret episode.
  • A commercial or SNL sketch may be more likely.

Finn Wolfhard and Caleb McLaughlin have been filmed shooting an unidentified project together in Chicago, prompting speculation among Stranger Things fans that the series could have a secret ninth episode. The brief clip shows them walking before stopping to look at something out of frame, which may be…

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Fery suffers first-round defeat in Paris Masters

  • Fery fell to Halys in straight sets in Paris.
  • Norrie also lost, to third seed Ben Shelton.
  • Djokovic rallied to keep his ATP Finals hopes alive.

Arthur Fery lost in straight sets to Frenchman Quentin Halys in the first round of the Paris Masters, ending his run in the tournament. Halys held firm under pressure, saving two set points in the opening-set tie-break and fending off two break points early in the second set…

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gets Massive Update, Godzilla DLC Today as Year Two Begins

  • CrossWorlds’ Year Two begins with free update 2.0.0.
  • Godzilla arrives in a new DLC pack.
  • The pack is included with Season Pass Two or sold separately.

SEGA has started the second year of support for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with a major free update and a Godzilla DLC pack, both released on 3 November 2026. The update moves the game to version 2.0.0, while the new paid content adds Godzilla to the kart racer. SEGA’s…

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Versant Sees Q3 Profit Drop Despite Upticks in Non-TV Operations

  • Versant’s quarterly profit dropped 41% to $47 million.
  • Advertising and distribution revenue both declined.
  • Non-TV revenue rose 9.6%, led by Fandango.

Versant Media’s third-quarter net income fell 41% to $47 million as the company faced lower advertising and distribution revenue, alongside costs and interest expense after separating from Comcast. The results show the pressure on its traditional television business, even as Versant grows digital and direct-to-consumer operations. Revenue declined…

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Cinemark Posts Sharply Higher Third-Quarter Results Amid Hollywood Box Office Rebound

  • Cinemark revenue reached $1.05 billion in the third quarter.
  • Worldwide attendance rose 18 per cent to 63.7 million.
  • The company expects a strong year-end film slate.

Cinemark reported a sharp rise in third-quarter revenue and profit, as strong summer releases carried Hollywood’s box-office recovery into autumn. The results suggest cinemas are continuing to benefit from audience demand and premium screenings, although the industry’s longer-term prospects depend on studios maintaining a steady flow of films.…

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