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Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder Will Play Their ‘Hacks’ Characters on Stage in One-Night Event ‘Deborah Vance & Friends & Enemies Live!’
Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder will appear in character as Deborah Vance and Ava from “Hacks” for the first time outside the HBO Max comedy, in a one-off live show called “Deborah Vance & Friends & Enemies Live!”. The event, timed to coincide with the start of Emmy Phase 2 voting, is being staged as…
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NEIL PEART Documentary ‘No One’s Disciple’ To Receive World Premiere At Toronto International Film Festival
A new documentary, “Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple”, chronicling the life of late RUSH drummer Neil Peart, will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on 16 September 2026. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn, who previously made the 2010 RUSH documentary “Beyond The Lighted Stage”, the 96-minute film traces Peart’s…
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I lost my wife on 9/11. Please let this 25th anniversary belong to the families
A husband who lost his wife on the 105th floor of the North Tower started a Change.org petition asking the New York City Mayor Mamdani to skip the 25th anniversary.
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‘There is no age-limit on love!’: Lesley Manville and Peter Mullan on their heart-melting TV romance
Ten years on from the launch of BBC sitcom Mum, stars Lesley Manville and Peter Mullan have reflected on the enduring public affection for the slow-burn romance between their characters, Cathy and Michael. Written by Stefan Golaszewski, the show followed recently widowed Cathy and her quietly devoted friend Michael across three series, charting a gentle,…
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GTA 6 Owner Take-Two Is Not Interested In Selling To Netflix Or Anyone Right Now
Take-Two, which owns Rockstar and Grand Theft Auto, is not interested in selling. The company’s top boss, Strauss Zelnick, appeared on CNBC recently where he was asked if Take-Two’s partnership with Netflix for the next GTA 6 trailer might be the first step toward a buyout. It is not, he said, adding that Take-Two is…
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Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 console won’t come with a disc drive, but PlayStation will happily sell you a standalone cover kit with disc drive parts
Sony has confirmed that its Marvel’s Wolverine-themed PS5 console will not include a built-in disc drive, meaning the premium special-edition machine operates as a digital-only console out of the box. Fans who want to play physical discs on the hardware will need to buy a separate cover kit containing disc drive parts, adding to the…
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Spotify team up with Reading & Leeds 2026 to help fans discover new favourite artists
Reading & Leeds 2026 has partnered with Spotify to launch a new in-app feature that helps festivalgoers discover artists on the line-up suited to their musical taste. Announced just over two weeks before the festival, the tool analyses users’ listening history to recommend acts and generate personalised playlists, aiming to make the sprawling bill feel…
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‘Everything about me is good in his eyes’: the women in China choosing AI boyfriends over human men
A new documentary, Replica, follows Chinese women who have formed romantic relationships with AI chatbot companions in place of human partners. Directed by Chouwa Liang, the film draws on her own experience of falling into a parasocial romance with an AI during China’s pandemic lockdowns, and explores why growing numbers of women are turning to…
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Kyoto Fusioneering starts work on key fusion power plant device
Kyoto Fusioneering, a Japan-based fusion supply chain specialist, has secured grants from the US Department of Energy and the state of Tennessee to build a prototype fuel-breeding device at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and is relocating its US headquarters to Oak Ridge. The move underscores the growing importance of specialist suppliers in the fusion industry,…
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Insomniac’s take on Wolverine is ferocious, destructive and cinematic – but a little predictable
Insomniac Games has previewed its upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine, showcasing a game built around Logan’s ferocity, healing factor and animalistic fighting style rather than the acrobatic swinging of the studio’s Spider-Man titles. The preview highlights a bombastic opening sequence and combat system designed to make players feel like an unstoppable, regenerating berserker, though early impressions suggest…