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6 Worst R-Rated Comedies of the 2010s
This Collider article by Michael Block ranks what it considers the six worst R-rated comedies of the 2010s, arguing these films are so unfunny and lacking in redeeming qualities that they warrant a “0/10” rating. The piece frames a bad comedy as one where laughs become non-existent due to poorly timed humour, ridiculous concepts and…
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Brittany Schaffer named CEO of the Country Music Association, succeeding Sarah Trahern
Brittany Schaffer has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of the Country Music Association (CMA), succeeding Sarah Trahern, who announced in January that she would retire at the end of 2026 after leading the organisation since 2014. Schaffer will join the CMA on 8 September 2026 as part of a transition period and will…
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Fallout: New Vegas studio Obsidian reportedly moved onto a new Fallout game by Xbox, but at the cost of a sequel to Avowed
Days after Microsoft announced 3,200 job cuts at Xbox, a new Bloomberg report indicates that the fallout for developer Obsidian Entertainment extends beyond the roughly quarter of its staff reportedly lost. Xbox has apparently redirected the studio onto the Fallout franchise, in line with its stated aim of concentrating on its biggest brands. Notably, the…
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Keir’s cronies: Starmer to create another 19 Labour peers in one of final acts as PM… as he prepares resignation honours list despite vowing not to have one
Sir Keir Starmer is reported to be planning a resignation honours list that would create 19 new Labour peers as he prepares to leave Downing Street later this month, despite having previously stated he would not draw up such a list. The move matters because it appears to contradict his earlier stance on political appointments…
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Latin music party giant BRESH Global acquires majority stake in Argentina’s Grupo Polenta, known for its DJ-driven music experiences
BRESH Global, the Latin music-focused entertainment and intellectual-property company behind the BRESH party brand, has acquired a majority stake in Argentina’s Grupo Polenta, a live-entertainment firm known for its DJ-driven club nights, festivals and brand partnerships. Announced on Wednesday 8 July, the deal is described by BRESH Global as its “first add-on transaction”, signalling the…
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A New Kind Of Life: CLASH Meets Kevin Morby
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‘Rain Catcher’ Is an Immersive U.K. Psychological Thriller With Iris Law and the Barbican in Key Roles
“Rain Catcher”, the feature directorial debut of Michele Fiascaris, has premiered in the Proxima Competition strand of the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it stands out as one of the more commercially minded titles on offer. The British psychological thriller follows Miles, a reclusive voyeuristic photographer who prowls London’s rainy streets shooting strangers…
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Microsoft Layoffs Cut id Software’s Game Pitches, Including Perfect Dark Reboot and John Wick-Inspired Cyberpunk Title
Microsoft’s recent mass layoffs impacted id Software with approximately 136 job cuts, affecting the Doom developer as the team was finalising downloadable content for Doom: The Dark Ages. Prior to the redundancies, the s
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Anya Taylor-Joy’s 93-Minute Thriller Is Quietly One of the Best Mysteries on Prime Video
A Collider feature by Carolyn Jenkins, published on 9 July 2026, highlights the 2017 crime thriller Thoroughbreds as an overlooked gem now streaming on Prime Video. The piece argues that, amid Anya Taylor-Joy’s rise through films such as The Witch, Furiosa and Dune: Part Two, this early co-starring role alongside Olivia Cooke has been unfairly…
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What a clusterpuck! Race to parody hockey hit Heated Rivalry results in multiple musicals
The Canadian-set “horny hockey” TV series Heated Rivalry, adapted by Jacob Tierney from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels, has become such a hit that it has inspired an unusual glut of comedy stage spoofs — four musical parodies are appearing this summer, with three of them heading to the Edinburgh fringe. The rush reflects both…