Talk Fuse

    Topic: Entertainment

    Entertainment brings together the latest from film, television, music and gaming, tracking everything from big studio releases and streaming hits to the smaller stories behind the scenes. Expect a mix of reviews, interviews and features that look at how films and shows come together, the choices actors and musicians make along the way, and how decisions by studios and networks play out once viewers get involved.

    The topic also keeps an eye on the business and cultural side of the industry: how streaming services are reshaping what gets made and watched, the sometimes tangled relationship between entertainment and technology, and the moments when a franchise, format or platform doesn't go the way its backers hoped. Older films, shows and songs feature too, revisited with the benefit of hindsight on decisions that looked different at the time.

    For readers, it's a way to keep up with what's actually worth watching or listening to, understand the reasoning behind the projects that shape popular culture, and see how the industry's bigger shifts affect the entertainment on offer day to day.

    • Kaonashi Unleash Vicious New Track ‘Typing….’

      Kaonashi have released a new song, ‘Typing….’, marking the start of a new phase after the conclusion of their Lemon House High narrative. The track is described as a dark, increasingly intense piece that draws on early-2000s metalcore while retaining the band’s distinctive style. The Lemon House High saga shaped Kaonashi’s releases from 2018 to…

    • ‘Chapa 100’ Is a Surrealist Romance Between Older People, With Mozambique’s Minibuses Playing a Key Role

      ‘Chapa 100’ is a surrealist romance project from Mozambican director Ique Langa, presented at Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors co-production platform. Set in Maputo, it follows two older street vendors whose tentative love is disrupted when one is killed by a minibus and his spirit becomes bound to it. The film matters as a portrait…

    • How to get Prism Scales in Pokopia

      Prism Scales are a limited-time resource in Pokopia’s Fetching Scales for Feebas event, used to unlock six exclusive rewards. They appear randomly across Dream Islands, so players need to explore widely to collect enough, including caves, underwater areas and higher ground. Dream Islands become accessible after unlocking Drifloon and interacting with a Doll. Players should…

    • Venice Drama ‘I Matter’, About Roma Experience, Gets Sales Deal

      Pluto Film has acquired international sales rights to *I Matter*, the directorial debut of actress Alina Șerban, ahead of its world premiere in the Venice Spotlight section at the Venice International Film Festival. The producers say it is the first film by a Roma woman to be selected for an A-list festival, making the deal…

    • Kenny Mason Is Still Pushing Boundaries

      Kenny Mason discusses his album ‘BULLDAWG’, presenting it as his most personal work and a statement of self-acceptance. The Atlanta artist says the project reflects a shift away from seeking external validation, instead defining the music, identity and compromises he is willing to make on his own terms. The title draws on Mason’s Georgia upbringing…

    • Pokémon Go Is Giving All Players a Perfect Mewtwo to Apologize for Times Square Stunt

      Pokémon Go developer Scopely will give every player a perfect-stat Mewtwo with a special 10th-anniversary background after backlash over an invite-only Times Square event. The July event, attended by influencers, creators and press, offered the rare Pokémon exclusively and prompted criticism when some attendees reportedly listed it for resale online. Players can earn the Mewtwo…

    • Watch Matthew McConaughey cover Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin Texas’ on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’

      Matthew McConaughey joined Jimmy Fallon for a live bluegrass rendition of Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ on The Tonight Show. The performance drew a positive reaction from Langley, underlining the actor’s longstanding connection to Texas and his willingness to venture into music-related appearances. McConaughey, who is from Austin, performed the song during the programme on 12…

    • You can now watch classic movies like The Martian, E.T. and Zodiac on Apple TV

      Apple TV has added around 20 established films, including The Martian, E.T., Titanic and Zodiac, to its subscription streaming catalogue. The move is unusual for a service chiefly associated with original productions, and could help it attract and retain subscribers by offering recognisable library titles alongside its own series. The films were previously generally available…

    • Google refunds Lord of the Rings buyer after library removal

      A Google customer was refunded after their purchased extended editions of The Lord of the Rings disappeared from their Google Movies library and support initially refused to help. The case highlights the uncertain nature of digital media purchases, where customers may lose access when a title leaves a platform’s catalogue despite having paid for it.…

    • 25 Best Scary Ocean Thriller Movies

      Collider ranks 25 ocean-set thriller and horror films, highlighting fears of isolation, deep water and unseen danger. – ‘Jaws 2’ (1978) is praised as an enjoyable, campy shark sequel, strengthened by Roy Scheider’s return as Chief Brody. – ‘The Caine Mutiny’ (1954) centres on a naval commander’s instability, with Humphrey Bogart’s threatening performance driving its…