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‘The Deb’ Star Charlotte MacInnes Attacks Rebel Wilson In Appeal Against Court Defeat
Charlotte MacInnes, a star of Rebel Wilson’s directorial debut *The Deb*, has appealed an Australian court ruling that rejected her defamation claim against Wilson. The dispute concerns Wilson’s 2024 Instagram posts alleging MacInnes had been sexually harassed by producer Amanda Ghost and later withdrew her complaint for career advantages; the appeal prolongs a high-profile legal…
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Ed Miliband ‘furious and let down’ after being snubbed for Chancellor by Andy Burnham, says New Labour ally Ed Balls
Ed Miliband is said to be “furious and let down” after being passed over for the role of Chancellor by Andy Burnham, according to former Labour Chancellor Ed Balls. The claim highlights apparent tensions within Labour’s top ranks as Burnham reshapes the party’s frontbench and policy direction, distancing himself from New Labour-era figures and approaches…
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Indie Basement (7/24): the week in classic indie, alternative & college rock
This week’s Indie Basement column reviews a selection of new and reissued indie and alternative releases, alongside a retrospective “classic” album feature. – Robyn Hitchcock: a review of the singer-songwriter’s latest release. – Baxter Dury: coverage of the British artist’s new album. – Alex Cameron: a review of the Australian musician’s latest work. – Josh…
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Steam offers three days to earn Metal Gear Solid’s Big Boss rank
Steam has opened a three-day free-to-play period for Metal Gear Solid 1, giving players a brief chance to pursue the game’s highest Big Boss rating without buying it. The promotion is notable because the rank requires a highly controlled, efficient playthrough, making the short window particularly demanding for anyone unfamiliar with the game. The offer…
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7 Forgotten ’80s Sitcoms That Have Aged Like Milk
Collider lists seven overlooked 1980s sitcoms it argues have not aged well, chiefly because their humour relies on stereotypes, sexism, body-shaming or other material now likely to draw stronger criticism. – Married… with Children (1987–1997): cited for deliberately provocative jokes about women, sexual harassment and weight, including the anti-women NO MA’AM group. – Charles in…
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The Odyssey marks an unexpected milestone for Christopher Nolan movies
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has achieved the biggest global opening weekend of his career, taking an estimated $264.1 million worldwide. The result is significant because it surpasses the launch of Oppenheimer and gives the director his strongest debut since The Dark Knight Rises in 2012, demonstrating strong cinema demand for a large-scale original epic. The…
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Rhythm Heaven Groove Producer Declined Offers To Make Similar Games Due To His “Indebtedness” To Nintendo
Rhythm Heaven Groove producer and composer Mitsuo Terada, known as Tsunku, says he turned down numerous offers to make games resembling Rhythm Heaven because he felt indebted to Nintendo. He remained confident that Nintendo would eventually invite him to work on another official entry, and his comments underline the long-standing partnership behind the series. Tsunku…
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The World Is Full of Married Men review – Jackie Collins’ bonkbuster as a gloriously filthy puppet show
This exuberant adaptation of Jackie Collins’ first novel turns a story of infidelity, sexual politics and female ambition into an explicitly adult puppet show at London’s Yard theatre. Using modified Barbie dolls, detailed miniature sets and live video, Malmö Dockteater creates a deliberately bizarre but highly effective production that the reviewer finds outrageously funny, inventive…
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Fred Tsui Named Executive Director of Hong Kong International Film Festival Society
The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society has appointed Fred Tsui as its new executive director, succeeding Albert Lee from 23 September. The appointment matters because Tsui will lead one of Hong Kong’s principal film organisations and oversee its festival, financing and audience-development programmes. Tsui brings more than 30 years’ experience across international film sales,…
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Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
Jürgen Klopp has begun his tenure as Germany head coach by warning that he will resign if the media intrudes on his family’s privacy. His appointment is significant because he takes over after Germany’s early World Cup exit and is expected to lead a rebuild of the national side. The former Liverpool manager, 59, signed…