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.

    • ‘Supporting Role’ Director Ana Urushadze Preps ‘Fear of Butterflies,’ a Detective Story With ‘Mysticism and a Touch of Body Horror’ (EXCLUSIVE)

      Georgian director Ana Urushadze, whose “Supporting Role” is showing in competition at this week’s Sarajevo Film Festival, has revealed details of her third feature, “Fear of Butterflies.” The project marks a fresh step for the acclaimed filmmaker, who first drew international attention with her Locarno-winning debut “Scary Mother” and has since built a reputation for…

    • Our writers’ predictions for the 2026-27 Premier League season – video

      The Guardian’s football writers have shared their predictions for the 2026-27 Premier League season in a video segment ahead of the campaign getting under way. The piece offers readers a lighthearted, forecast-driven look at how the league might unfold, reflecting the traditional pre-season ritual of pundits and journalists offering their expectations for the title race,…

    • Democratic momentum keeps rolling in race for Senate

      In today’s issue: ▪ Dems’ chances rise in key Senate races ▪ Bond market remains unsettled ▪ Trump campaigning for Darline Graham ▪ Stars and Stripes in the Pentagon’s crosshairs Democrats are riding a wave of momentum as they look to expand their Senate map, with new forecasts offering fresh optimism that flipping the upper…

    • Premier League 2026-27 preview No 20: Tottenham

      Tottenham enter the 2026-27 Premier League season under new manager Roberto De Zerbi after two disappointing 17th-place finishes, with Guardian writers predicting a significant improvement to sixth place. The turbulent recent past included Thomas Frank’s tenure proving worse than expected despite European football, followed by a chaotic spell under Igor Tudor that brought Spurs close…

    • ‘Doctor Who’ Is Officially Getting Replaced by a New British Sci-Fi Series

      With Doctor Who’s future left uncertain following the end of its Disney+ partnership and the cancellation of a planned 2026 Christmas special, reports indicate that British broadcasters may be turning to another classic sci-fi property to fill the gap. Blake’s 7, Terry Nation’s cult series that ended nearly 50 years ago, is reportedly being rebooted…

    • Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 (2026): A Solution for Cord Clutter

      The Nyrius Phoenix Home True 4K60 is a wireless HDMI transmission kit designed to reduce cable clutter by sending high-quality video and audio between a source device, such as a games console or streaming box, and a television without a physical connection. Reviewed by WIRED over several months, the £250 (approximately $250) system impressed for…

    • Nickelback release Leave Me Behind from forthcoming album

      Nickelback have released a new song called ‘Leave Me Behind’, a ballad taken from their forthcoming album ‘Everything Under The Sun’. The release offers an early sample of the record, which frontman Chad Kroeger has said will showcase multiple sides of the band, from hard-hitting tracks to more experimental and reflective songs. Kroeger described ‘Leave…

    • Dave Filoni’s goal as Lucasfilm president is serving “different generations” of Star Wars fans and “bringing them all together”

      Dave Filoni has said his aim as Lucasfilm president is to serve Star Wars fans from different generations and bring them together through the franchise. The comment signals an emphasis on balancing the expectations of long-standing audiences with those of newer viewers as Lucasfilm develops future projects. Filoni is a prominent Star Wars creative who…

    • Brandon Flowers – Thrasher

      Brandon Flowers has released ‘Thrasher’, his third solo album, marking a full immersion into country music. Recorded at RCA Studios in Nashville, the album stands apart from his previous solo efforts, which had struggled to differentiate themselves from his work with The Killers, and instead draws on the country influences that have long simmered beneath…

    • Lanterns becomes DC Studios’ biggest series premiere

      DC Studios’ new series Lanterns has become the biggest-ever premiere for a DC Studios show, giving the franchise a much-needed commercial boost after a run of underwhelming releases. The HBO series drew record viewership in its opening days, outperforming previous DC titles by a wide margin and reinforcing the notion that the rebooted DC Universe…