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.

  • I’m obsessed with Greek mythology, so here are 4 games I recommend playing after watching The Odyssey

    A GamesRadar+ writer, describing themselves as a Greek mythology enthusiast, has put together a list of four video games they recommend playing after watching The Odyssey. The piece is framed as a companion recommendation for fans who have enjoyed the mythological adaptation and want to further explore ancient Greek settings, stories and themes through interactive…

  • Flux House Presents Expands on One of the Comics Industry’s Most Exciting Imprints

    Comic creator Matt Kindt is expanding his Flux House imprint with a new quarterly anthology series called Flux House Presents, set to run alongside ongoing titles such as Mind MGMT: New & Improved and Fort Psycho. The move builds on Flux House’s rapid rise as one of the comic industry’s most talked-about new publishing initiatives,…

  • Elegoo Jupiter 2 review: “Impressive volume and quality, but a little fussy”

    Our expert goes hands-on with the massive Elegoo Jupiter 2 and reports back on whether it’s worth adding to your hobby toolset.

  • The Odyssey Has Us Thinking About Christopher Nolan’s Video Game Adaptation Ideas

    GameSpot argues that Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film The Odyssey highlights the unrealised potential for video games based on his work. Nolan has said he is interested in the medium but believes an adaptation should stand as a substantial work in its own right, rather than merely exploit a film’s brand. Nolan discussed the idea in…

  • 11 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Steve Lacy, Syd, and More

    Pitchfork’s weekly round-up highlights notable new album releases, offering listeners a curated guide to significant music arriving on streaming services. This edition features returning artists from the Internet, including Steve Lacy and Syd, alongside emerging and established acts spanning R&B, jungle and post-punk genres. The selection includes: – Steve Lacy’s “Oh Yeah?”, his first album…

  • Mike D 5D – “Crypto”

    I’ll admit: The song title had me worried. As in, what would we do if we found out that either of the surviving Beastie Boys was really into crypto? Or if they owned companies that built AI data centers or some shit like that? Doesn’t that at least seem plausible? Mike D is obviously a…

  • Larry June Races Back With ‘Who Coppin’

    Larry June returns with new album ‘Who Coppin’. The West Coast artist is a prolific figure, with recent years bringing a plethora of studio collaborations, including a full album with pivotal producer The Alchemist. ‘Who Choppin’ is his first solo album since 2024’s ‘Doing It For Me’, and the build… The post Larry June Races…

  • Palworld’s 1.0 Update Is Massive, And It’s Just Got A Jormuntide-Sized Discount To Celebrate

    Palworld’s full 1.0 release has arrived after more than two years in early access, accompanied by a substantial sale. The update matters because it formally completes Pocketpair’s creature-collecting survival game while extensively expanding and revising its content and systems. The update adds the Sunreach region, 72 additional Pals, mutations and new progression options, alongside changes…

  • The Hairdresser Mysteries review – Sally Phillips gifts us the most bananas daytime TV ever

    Sally Phillips stars in The Hairdresser Mysteries, a new cosy crime series set in the fictional village of Blossom Vale, where her character Lily Petal opens a salon that hasn’t been touched since the 1970s and finds herself solving local murders alongside assistant Clary (Charlotte Jordan). The Guardian’s review praises the show as astonishingly strange…

  • IFULKI – “Something Greater”

    The debut single from London group IFULKI is a compelling introduction. The experimental group, which draws influence from Gnawa, electronic, and jazz music, delivers a rich first offering with their song “Something Greater.” It’s a collage of ominous trip-hop textures, soulful piano embellishments, anxious percussion, and soaring vocals. The post IFULKI – “Something Greater” appeared…