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Nick Cave performs surprise rooftop set in Brighton
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds gave an unannounced rooftop performance above Brighton’s Resident Records on 31 July, drawing a large crowd ahead of their headline show at Preston Park. The intimate, stripped-back set celebrated the band’s return to a city closely associated with Cave and formed part of a wider Resident Records takeover. The…
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What’s happened to Naga Munchetty proves this bleak truth TV bosses don’t want viewers to know – and it’s happening in your office too: BRYONY GORDON
Columnist Bryony Gordon argues that Naga Munchetty’s departure from BBC Breakfast illustrates a wider double standard faced by women at work. Munchetty is moving to present Radio 5 Live’s flagship breakfast programme after 17 years on BBC Breakfast, amid allegations and disputes involving the show’s editor, Richard Frediani, and separate scrutiny of Munchetty’s behaviour. The…
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The One Piece anime remake that streamlines 50 chapters into seven episodes was supposed to be even shorter
WIT Studio’s upcoming One Piece remake was initially planned to adapt its opening material in even fewer episodes than the seven now confirmed. The change highlights the project’s aim to offer a more streamlined, modern entry point to the long-running series while retaining sufficient time for its early story and characters. The first season, due…
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Tangled Set Leaks Show First Look at Live-Action Rapunzel and Flynn Rider
Disney’s live-action Tangled remake has begun filming in Spain, with leaked set images offering the first look at Teagan Croft as Rapunzel and Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider. The images suggest the production is closely reflecting the animated characters’ familiar costumes, while early fan reaction to the casting appears broadly positive. Croft was photographed in…
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Wonder Man’s season 2 cancelation marks a shift in Marvel’s approach to TV, and I think it could save the MCU
Marvel has reportedly cancelled Wonder Man after one season, a decision presented as part of a broader change in how Marvel Studios approaches television. The article argues that moving away from automatic multi-season commitments could help the MCU prioritise stronger, more self-contained series and reduce pressure to make every programme feed into a larger storyline.…
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Inside Netflix and Prime Video’s Fight to Reshape France’s Streaming Rules: ‘It’s an Unsustainable Equation’
Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are challenging France’s streaming rules, arguing that the combination of compulsory local-production investment and delayed access to theatrical films is becoming unworkable. The dispute matters because the rules underpin a significant share of French film and television financing while shaping how quickly global streaming platforms can offer cinema releases. Since…
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The Best Crime Franchise on TV Is Officially Coming to Netflix for the First Time
Starz’s crime drama franchise Power is set to arrive on Netflix for the first time in November 2026, bringing its flagship series and its aired spin-offs to the larger streaming platform. The move could introduce the long-running franchise to a substantially wider international audience, although availability will differ between countries. Power began in 2014 and…
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Remakes are the backbone to Capcom’s success as they provide ‘financial resources’ for new Resident Evil games or standalone ideas like Pragmata
Capcom says remakes form a financial foundation for its wider games business, generating resources that can be reinvested in new Resident Evil titles and riskier standalone projects such as Pragmata. The approach matters because it combines the dependable appeal of established franchises with funding for original ideas. The company’s strategy relies on the commercial strength…
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Guide: Last Chance To Grab These 88 Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo’s eShop Summer Sale (Europe)
Nintendo Life highlights 88 highly rated Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 games discounted in Nintendo’s European eShop Summer Sale, which ends on 2 August. – The guide lists games alphabetically that received review scores of 9/10 or above, showing original and sale prices. – It also includes one personal recommendation among lower-scoring titles. – Featured…
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You Can Now Play One of PSP’s Best Games on Mobile
Lumines Remastered, the 2018 revival of the PSP puzzle game, is now available on iOS and Android. Its release brings a well-regarded music-driven falling-block game to mobile devices in a fully featured form, although the original article notes that physical controls remain preferable to touch input. The game is free to start, offering the tutorial,…