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.

    • TIFF Announces Five Films for Special Presentations Including Cate Blanchett Comedy and Mahershala Ali Thriller

      The Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled its Special Presentations slate, featuring five world premieres from acclaimed independent filmmakers. The selection includes David and Nathan Zellner’s sci-fi comedy

    • AC Black Flag Resynced Update 1.04 Available to Download Now

      Ubisoft has released update 1.04 for Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, the PS5 remake’s first major post-launch patch, now available to download. The update focuses on fixes, tweaks and stability improvements rather than major new content, addressing a wide range of technical and gameplay issues reported since launch, which matters for players keen to enjoy…

    • Standing On The Corner – “Mr. Postman, wait!” & “Splitting Moonlight”

      Brooklyn collective Standing On The Corner have announced a proper release for their album SOTC (“II”), which was previously only sold as a $50 DVD from a street vendor in Times Square last year. The record will now come out on 9 September 2026 (US date “9/11”), exactly a year after that unconventional debut, giving…

    • VENOM Is ‘A Team Effort. It’s Not Just The CRONOS Band’

      VENOM guitarist Rage (Stuart Dixon) and drummer Danté (Danny Needham) have pushed back against the perception that VENOM is essentially a solo vehicle for bassist/vocalist Conrad “Cronos” Lant, insisting the band writes and records collaboratively. Speaking to Rock Hard Greece, the pair described a genuine group songwriting process, addressing a long-standing fan narrative that could…

    • Denshattack! review – time to get on board with kickflipping trains

      Denshattack! is a new video game from Barcelona-based developer Undercoders that reimagines extreme sports action on trains, blending the trick-based mechanics of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater with the counter-cultural spirit of Jet Set Radio. Set in a dystopian, post-climate-disaster Japan where wealthy citizens shelter in corporate domed cities, the game follows aspiring “Denshattacker” Emi as…

    • A ‘Once Upon a Time’ Icon Is Heading to MGM+’s Epic New Historical Series

      MGM+’s Robin Hood has been renewed for a second season, with three new cast members joining the acclaimed modern retelling of the Sherwood Forest legend. The addition of these experienced actors signals an expansion of the show’s scope beyond Nottingham, taking the story into the royal courts of England and continental Europe, where political intrigue…

    • The 15 Best Rolling Stones Songs of the 21st Century

      Billboard has published a list ranking the 15 best Rolling Stones songs of the 21st century, highlighting how the veteran rock band has favoured quality over quantity in the modern era. Despite releasing only three studio albums of original material since 2000, plus a blues covers record, the Stones have continued to produce standout work,…

    • GB – “The Next Day”

      Danish musician Gustav Berntsen, who performs as GB, has released a new single titled “The Next Day” ahead of his forthcoming album. The Copenhagen-based artist continues to build anticipation for the record with another strong track, reinforcing his reputation for polished, melodic songwriting. The song is described as elegant guitar-pop, with cello and piano adding…

    • CD Sales Growth Outpaces Vinyl (Despite Half Of Gen Z & Millennial CD Buyers Not Owning CD Players)

      Luminate’s midyear 2026 report shows CD sales growing faster than vinyl, even though only about half of Gen Z and millennial CD buyers actually own a CD player. The finding underscores a shift in physical music consumption, where younger fans increasingly treat purchases as collectible merchandise and a way to support artists directly rather than…

    • Crimson Desert’s new patch add finally adds an essential feature

      Pearl Abyss has released Crimson Desert patch 1.14.00, adding long-requested cross-save support nearly four months after the action role-playing game’s launch. The update lets players carry a single save file across platforms, addressing one of the community’s most common complaints and making the game more convenient for those who play on multiple systems. The patch,…