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.

    • The 1968 song Jack Antonoff called the “greatest recording” ever

      Jack Antonoff has described The Beatles’ 1968 song ‘Happiness Is a Warm Gun’ as “the greatest recording ever made”. The producer’s assessment matters because he identifies the track’s unusual structure, studio techniques and unpredictable shifts as an enduring benchmark for ambitious pop production. The song appears on The Beatles’ self-titled 1968 album, commonly known as…

    • 3 Rock Frontwomen Who Found New Life as Solo Artists in the 1980s

      Three prominent rock frontwomen established successful solo careers, either alongside or after their bands, during the 1980s. – Stevie Nicks released her debut solo album, Bella Donna, in 1981 after finding fame with Fleetwood Mac. – Grace Slick, best known for Jefferson Airplane, issued three solo albums during the 1980s. – Belinda Carlisle began her…

    • Producer Sues Netflix Over Theft Of Hard Drive Of World War II Espionage Pic ‘Fortitude’

      The producer of the World War II espionage film Fortitude has sued Netflix, alleging that the streamer was responsible for the theft of an unencrypted hard drive containing the film after it was delivered for a screening and possible acquisition. The case matters because the missing drive could expose an expensive unreleased film to copying…

    • Godot supports coding in Sumero-Akkadian Cuneiform, if you needed another reason to switch game engines

      Godot, the open-source game engine, has added native support for writing code using Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform characters. The unusual feature highlights the engine’s flexibility and its ability to accommodate non-Latin writing systems, although it is chiefly a novelty for most developers. Cuneiform was used in ancient Mesopotamia for languages including Sumerian and Akkadian, making it one…

    • NBCUniversal Finds New CFO As It Readies Spinoff

      NBCUniversal has appointed Christopher Halpin as chief financial officer ahead of Comcast’s planned separation of its media and technology businesses. The move places an experienced media and sports executive in charge of the company’s global finances as NBCUniversal prepares to operate as a standalone entertainment group under future chief executive Mike Cavanagh. Halpin will begin…

    • A Definitive Ranking of Every Lollapalooza Lineup from Worst to Best

      Consequence has updated its long-running ranking of every US Lollapalooza lineup, from worst to best, ahead of the 2026 festival. The list assesses the festival’s changing musical identity and its significance as one of Chicago’s major live-music events. – The ranking covers US editions, including the cancelled 2004 festival, but excludes international editions and the…

    • ‘Fightland’ Review: 50 Cent’s London-Set Starz Drama Blends Boxing and Crime Clichés in Forgettable Ways

      Fightland is a London-set Starz drama produced by 50 Cent that combines professional boxing with organised crime, but the review judges it to be overly familiar and lacking a distinctive identity. Although its premise could support a tougher, more vivid series, the critic finds the execution tame and forgettable, relying on clichés associated with shows…

    • Disney Expected to Sell 50% Stake in A+E to Hearst for More Than $1 Billion

      Disney is expected to sell its 50% stake in A+E Global Media to joint-venture partner Hearst for more than $1 billion, giving Hearst full ownership of the cable-focused broadcaster. The move would further reduce Disney’s exposure to traditional television networks as it reshapes its media portfolio. The all-cash deal is expected to be completed and…

    • Apple TV’s Best Sci-Fi Masterpiece Officially Starts Filming Season 3

      Severance has begun filming its third season, according to director Ben Stiller, who announced the start of production on X. The update confirms that Apple TV’s workplace sci-fi drama is moving forward after its renewal was announced alongside the Season 2 finale, offering reassurance to viewers after several months without production news. The first season…

    • Ben Samek To Oversee Banijay In U.S. Following All3Media Merger

      Ben Samek is expected to oversee Banijay’s US operations after Banijay Entertainment merged with All3Media, creating an $8 billion production group. The appointment would place him at the centre of plans to expand the combined company’s American presence across television production, digital businesses, live events and experiences. Samek has led Banijay Americas since February 2023…