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In 1998, Bryan Cranston kept falling asleep researching his next role. It won an Emmy for ‘Outstanding Miniseries’

  • Cranston nodded off while researching Buzz Aldrin.
  • The role was part of a 12-part Apollo series.
  • The series won three Emmys, including Outstanding Miniseries.

Bryan Cranston said he fell asleep more than once while researching astronaut Buzz Aldrin for the 1998 HBO miniseries *From the Earth to the Moon*. Preparing to portray a real person, he felt the responsibility of getting the character right, and the experience highlighted how much actors rely…

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REVIEW: Mean Girls at Sheffield Lyceum

  • A lively Sheffield production brings Mean Girls to the stage.
  • Cast changes leave some rough edges.
  • Choreography, comedy and a positive message stand out.

Mean Girls brings the cliques and high-school rivalries of the film to Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre in an energetic musical. Though the production has some rough edges and does not reach the heights of a standout show, its humour, lively staging and message about being yourself make it an…

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The HDMI port settings you should change for the best picture quality

  • Set HDMI inputs to Enhanced to unlock more bandwidth.
  • Choose settings to suit each connected device.
  • Uncompressed 4:4:4 can improve text clarity on PCs and consoles.

Many TVs ship with HDMI inputs set to a standard compatibility mode that can limit the capabilities of connected devices. Switching each input to an Enhanced mode can unlock more bandwidth, helping supported consoles, PCs, streamers and Blu-ray players use features such as HDR, Dolby Vision and refresh…

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GTA 6 targets 30fps across consoles, with PS5 Pro visual upgrades

  • GTA 6 targets 30fps on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
  • No 40fps or 60fps mode has been announced.
  • PS5 Pro adds PSSR clarity and ray-traced shadows.

Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 will target 30 frames per second on both the standard PS5 and PS5 Pro. The decision means neither console will offer a 40fps or 60fps mode at launch, setting expectations for performance across current-generation systems. On PS5 Pro, the game will have…

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Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page touches down in Australia for I’m A Celeb as Claire Sweeney arrives amid fan fury over her pulling out of Annie to cash in on lucrative TV deal

  • Joanna Page arrived in Australia for I’m A Celebrity.
  • Claire Sweeney left Annie performances to join the show.
  • La Voix replaced Sweeney for eight Woking dates.

Joanna Page arrived in Brisbane to take part in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity, saying the long flight gave her a rare chance to rest before Christmas. Her arrival followed Claire Sweeney’s, whose decision to leave the touring production of Annie for the television show has angered some ticket-holders.…

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Despite promising a heady mix of Vampire Survivors and Warhammer fan-service, Warhammer Survivors is somehow less than the sum of its parts

  • Warhammer’s two settings bring plenty of content.
  • Slow progress makes runs feel like a grind.
  • The review says it misses the appeal of Vampire Survivors.

Warhammer Survivors brings the auto-attacking action of Vampire Survivors into the Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar settings, with more than 40 characters and weapons drawn from the two universes. The review argues that the combination falls short because the gradual growth in power that makes the genre…

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Is the DC Cinematic Universe Just Cursed?

  • Gunn and Safran are reportedly leaving DC Studios.
  • More than half of Gunn’s 10 planned projects stalled or were cancelled.
  • The change raises fresh doubts about DC’s continuity and direction.

James Gunn and Peter Safran are reportedly leaving their roles leading DC Studios, barely a month after Paramount Skydance completed its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition. The leadership change puts Gunn’s plans for DC’s film and television universe in doubt, renewing questions about whether the franchise can achieve a…

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When Does ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Movie Come Out? Everything We Know About ‘TSITP’ Movie

  • The film has no confirmed release date.
  • Cast comments suggest it may arrive in 2027.
  • Filming finished in July 2026.

Prime Video’s *The Summer I Turned Pretty* film is intended to complete the story of Belly and Conrad, following the series finale. An official release date has not been announced, but comments from the cast and creator point to a likely 2027 release. Filming began in Wilmington, North…

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In 1989, Brian May heard “the most beautiful guitar music”. He still calls the guitarist “one of the greatest geniuses”

  • Brian May singled out Jeff Beck’s “Where Were You” as exceptionally beautiful.
  • The track appeared on Beck’s 1989 album *Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop*.
  • May later called Beck one of the greatest guitar geniuses.

Brian May praised Jeff Beck’s guitar playing, saying that hearing Beck’s “Where Were You” from 1989’s *Jeff Beck’s Guitar Shop* revealed music of extraordinary beauty. His admiration matters because May is himself a celebrated guitarist, and he described Beck as a rare musician whose sound could reach listeners…

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This Might Be the Best Game You Didn’t Know Was Out on PS5

  • Tanuki: Pon’s Summer is out now on PS5.
  • It combines postal deliveries with BMX tricks.
  • Baseball and sumo are among its minigames.

Tanuki: Pon’s Summer has launched on PS5, offering a slice-of-life adventure set in rural Japan. Players take the role of a tanuki working for a postal service, with BMX deliveries and other activities forming the game’s mix of everyday tasks and playful diversions. The game costs $19.99, £15.99…

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