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Doom studio id Software pitched new Perfect Dark and gun-fu game before layoffs
Following Microsoft’s mass layoffs that hit Doom developer id Software this week, a new report claims the studio had been weighing up several ideas for their next project before the cuts landed. According to Gamesbeat, the pitches under consideration included a new entry in the Perfect Dark series and an original “gun fu” game inspired…
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A new petition calls on the BBC to recognise and celebrate the compositional talents of Keith Emerson
The Emerson Lake & Palmer Appreciation Group has launched a petition urging the BBC to give greater recognition to the musical and compositional legacy of the late keyboardist Keith Emerson. The petition asks for significantly increased programming, performances, documentary coverage and inclusion within the 2027 and 2028 BBC Proms seasons, framing progressive rock and crossover…
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Bendita Film Sales Boards Ann Oren’s Locarno Competition Title ‘Objet A’
Bendita Film Sales has acquired the international rights to “Objet a”, the second feature from writer-director-artist Ann Oren, ahead of its world premiere in the main International Competition at the Locarno Film Festival in August. The deal builds on Oren’s international profile following her 2022 debut “Piaffe”, which also premiered in competition at Locarno and…
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SUFC News: United hit by fresh transfer blow as stance emerges over summer target – thestar.co.uk
The article, from The Star (thestar.co.uk), reports on the latest Sheffield United transfer news, indicating that the club has suffered a fresh setback in the transfer market. According to the headline, a new obstacle has arisen concerning one of the Blades’ recruitment plans, while a clearer picture has emerged regarding the club’s position on a…
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10 Psychological Thrillers That Will Keep You Hooked From Start to Finish
This Collider article by William Smith, published on 9 July 2026, presents a ranked list of ten psychological thrillers that the writer argues grip viewers from beginning to end. Framing the piece around the idea that audiences are drawn to watching characters lose their sanity, it spans the genre’s history and offers a curated viewing…
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Manchester’s Scene Festival To Feature Russell T. Davies, ‘Heartstopper’ Creator Alice Oseman & ‘Bitter Christmas’ Screening
The third edition of Scene: Manchester, an LGBTQIA+ film and television festival, has unveiled its full programme, headlined by acclaimed screenwriter Russell T. Davies and Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman. Running in Manchester from 20 to 27 August 2026, the event will combine screenings, panels, comedy, parties and premieres, positioning itself as a major celebration of…
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The BBC and Channel 4 are in talks to merge streaming services… yet again
The Financial Times has reported that the BBC and Channel 4 are once again in early talks to merge their streaming operations, with the aim of creating a British “sovereign platform” capable of competing with global giants such as Netflix. New BBC boss Matt Brittin told the government that the broadcaster has “had a discussion…
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‘Dune 3’: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Denis Villeneuve Return to Abu Dhabi Desert That Doubles as Planet Arrakis in Behind-the-Scenes Images
The Abu Dhabi Film Commission has released new behind-the-scenes images from the shoot of “Dune: Part Three”, the concluding chapter of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi trilogy, filmed in the emirate’s Liwa Desert. The images confirm the return of stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, alongside Villeneuve, to the location that has doubled as the desert planet Arrakis…
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Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer famous for her husky voice and the 1980s hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, has died aged 75. She died after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal earlier this year, having been placed into an induced coma in May and remaining seriously ill in intensive care. Her death marks the…
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This gaming chair has RGB lighting and while it didn’t make me better at WoW, it did cure my back pain
A GamesRadar+ writer reviewed the Asus ROG Courser gaming chair, concluding that while its RGB lighting and gaming-branded styling made no difference to their performance in World of Warcraft, the chair delivered a genuine benefit by relieving their back pain. The piece matters mainly as a consumer-focused hardware review, weighing whether a premium “gamer” chair…