Film

Anne Hathaway’s 2026 Thriller Sets Surprise Return With New Alternate Ending

• *Verity* arrives on Blu-ray and 4K on 15 December.
• The release includes two alternate endings and deleted scenes.
• The thriller earned more than four times its production budget.

Anne Hathaway’s thriller *Verity* is set for a two-disc Blu-ray and 4K release, giving viewers access to two alternate endings and deleted scenes. The additional material may shed light on the film’s debated conclusion, while extending the reach of a profitable adaptation despite a short cinema run and…

Star glare removal boosts planet hunt; Singapore man faces camera charge

TalkFuse covers a telescope advance that could reveal faint exoplanets, Chucky’s creator’s response to Nicki Minaj, new Mistborn books and Nothing’s planned AI device. A British man is due to face a charge in Singapore over an alleged hidden camera on a flight.

Nicole Kidman’s 104-Minute Fantasy Classic Officially Takes Over HBO Max

• *Practical Magic* is among HBO Max’s ten most-watched US films.
• The 1998 film is gaining attention as its sequel leaves cinemas.
• *Practical Magic 2* earned $105 million worldwide against a $75 million budget.

The 1998 fantasy film *Practical Magic*, starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock as witch sisters, has entered the ten most-watched films on HBO Max in the United States. Its streaming popularity comes as the recently released sequel, *Practical Magic 2*, nears the end of its cinema run, suggesting…

Milcho Manchevski’s ‘Sister Brother Manhole Cover’ Wins Top Prize at Tokyo Film Fest

• *Sister Brother Manhole Cover* won Tokyo’s Grand Prix.
• The prize includes 3 million yen.
• More than 69,000 people attended the festival.

Milcho Manchevski’s *Sister Brother Manhole Cover* won the Grand Prix at the Tokyo International Film Festival. The award recognises the Macedonian director’s film about family love on the margins of society, his first feature since *Kaymak* in 2022. The Grand Prix includes 3 million yen, worth about $19,000.…

10 Classic Western Shows That Are 10/10 Masterpieces

• The article names ten classic Westerns as masterpieces.
• The shows helped shape television’s image of the Old West.
• The excerpt details four series and their episode counts.

The article celebrates classic Western television from the 1950s to the 1970s, presenting ten series as masterpieces worth revisiting. It argues that these shows helped define the genre and its familiar heroes, even if individual episodes or later periods were uneven. The excerpt describes four of the ten:…

The Best World War II Movie of 2026 Officially Sets Netflix Release Date

• *Pressure* arrives on US Netflix on 30 November 2026.
• Brendan Fraser plays Dwight D. Eisenhower.
• The D-Day drama grossed about $29 million in cinemas.

*Pressure*, a Second World War drama set in the 72 hours before D-Day, will begin streaming on Netflix in the US on 30 November 2026. The film stars Brendan Fraser as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Andrew Scott as meteorologist James Stagg, whose forecasts were central to the story’s…

Captain Price Actor Barry Sloane Says He’s the Most Qualified Person to Star in the Call of Duty Movie

• Barry Sloane wants to reprise Captain Price in the Call of Duty film.
• He says his long experience with the role makes him highly qualified.
• The 2028 film’s story and cast have not been confirmed.

Barry Sloane has said he wants to play Captain Price in the planned live-action Call of Duty film, arguing that his nearly decade-long experience with the character makes him particularly qualified. His comments matter as fans have called for the game’s actors to appear in film adaptations, though…

WWE Crown Jewel Event In Saudi Still On Despite Iran War, TKO Exec Mark Shapiro Says, But Public Wants To “Get This Conflict Wrapped Up”

• Crown Jewel is still scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia.
• WWE moved the show indoors because of the regional war.
• WrestleMania could move cities, but TKO says it will go ahead.

WWE’s Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia is set to go ahead on Saturday despite the war in neighbouring Iran, according to TKO president and COO Mark Shapiro. The decision matters because other cultural and entertainment events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled amid the fighting, and WWE’s…

‘Twilight’ Meets ‘Goodfellas’ in the Vampire Super-Hit Taking Over HBO Max

• *Sinners* is among HBO Max’s most-watched films in the US.
• It won four awards at the 98th Academy Awards.
• The story combines crime, horror and vampires.

*Sinners* has returned to the most-watched films on HBO Max in the US, as attention builds around the 2027 Academy Awards. Its streaming success keeps the film in the spotlight after it won four awards at the 98th Oscars, including Best Actor for its lead, Jordan. The film…