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Jack Whitehall, Nina Dobrev, Greg Kinnear & Andie MacDowell Set For Rom-Com ‘Honeymooners’; HanWay & CAA Launch For AFM

  • Whitehall and Dobrev lead the rom-com.
  • Kinnear and MacDowell play the parents.
  • Filming is planned in Italy in early 2027.

Jack Whitehall, Nina Dobrev, Greg Kinnear and Andie MacDowell will star in the romantic comedy *Honeymooners*, which is due to film in Italy in early 2027. The project brings together a multigenerational cast for a story about love and second chances, with HanWay Films handling international sales and…

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Netflix announces Stranger Things prequel series set in 1950s Nevada

  • Netflix’s *Stranger Things* prequel is set in 1955 Nevada.
  • *Other Worlds* is due to premiere in 2028.
  • The story will explore connections to young Henry Creel.

Netflix has announced *Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure*, a live-action prequel set in 1950s Nevada, scheduled to premiere in 2028. The series expands the franchise with a new story and characters, while exploring earlier events that connect with the stage play *Stranger Things: The First Shadow*. The…

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‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Sets Broadway Closing; West End Production Announced For 2027

  • Broadway run ends on 17 January 2027 after 767 performances.
  • Producers say the show is on schedule to recoup $17 million.
  • A West End production is planned for 2027.

Buena Vista Social Club will close on Broadway on 17 January 2027, after 96 weeks and 767 performances. The musical’s run has earned five Tony Awards and a Grammy-winning cast album, while producers say it remains on schedule to recoup its reported $17 million investment. The show began…

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Netflix Orders ‘Stranger Things’ Spinoff Series ‘Other Worlds’ Set in the 1950s

  • Netflix has ordered a 1950s-set *Stranger Things* prequel.
  • Kate Trefry leads the new series, with Joe Wright directing three episodes.
  • The new story will feature an all-new cast.

Netflix has ordered *Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure*, a live-action prequel to *Stranger Things*. Set in the 1950s, it will introduce a new story and cast, extending the hit series’ universe after its finale earlier this year. The Duffer Brothers are co-creators, while longtime series writer Kate…

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Apple TV Renews ‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’ for Season 3

  • Apple TV has renewed *Knife Edge* for a third season.
  • Gordon Ramsay is an executive producer.
  • The first two seasons each have eight episodes.

Apple TV has commissioned a third season of *Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars*, the culinary documentary series executive produced by Gordon Ramsay. It follows chefs around the world as they pursue, earn or try to retain Michelin stars, and its renewal comes as the Michelin Guide expands into…

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From ‘World of Warcraft Forever’ Surprise to Le Sserafim, Simu Liu and T-Pain Appearances, How BlizzCon 2026 Set the Stage for Blizzard Entertainment’s Next Era

  • BlizzCon returned after a three-year break.
  • World of Warcraft Forever launched on 4 November.
  • Blizzard announced games planned for 2029 and 2030.

Blizzard Entertainment used BlizzCon 2026 to signal a new phase for the company after Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The convention returned for the first time since 2023, drew a large audience and previewed major projects, including the newly launched World of Warcraft Forever. Blizzard president…

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Netflix orders Stranger Things prequel Other Worlds for 2028 debut

  • Netflix has ordered a *Stranger Things* prequel for 2028.
  • The story is set in 1955 in Marion, Nevada.
  • Kate Trefry is showrunner; Joe Wright directs the first three episodes.

Netflix has ordered *Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure*, a prequel series set to debut in 2028. The order extends the franchise after the original series ended in 2025, with a story set decades before its events. The series will be set in 1955 in Marion, Nevada, and…

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Joaquin Phoenix Stars in AI Eyewear Campaign Directed by Jonathan Glazer

  • Joaquin Phoenix stars in a Glazer-directed AI eyewear campaign.
  • The glasses use Google’s Gemini AI and Android XR.
  • Pre-orders start 12 November.

Joaquin Phoenix stars as a salesman in a surreal campaign film for Gentle Monster’s upcoming AI eyewear, directed by Jonathan Glazer. The teaser shows his character using the glasses to understand and communicate with mysterious figures, bringing the product’s translation features into the story. The collection is part…

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Airframe Ultra’s PS1 cyberpunk city is an amazing tribute to G-Police and WipEout, and I wish you people would slow down to appreciate it

  • Airframe Ultra’s ruined cityscape is a standout.
  • Its races mix sprints with weapon-based combat.
  • The writer wishes for a proper single-player mode.

Airframe Ultra is a battle-racing game set in a striking low-poly cyberpunk city, whose industrial scenery recalls classic PlayStation games such as G-Police and WipEout 2097. The writer praises its visual style and finds pleasure in exploring the city on foot, even though the game is built around…

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Kolisi welcomes homecoming of Bok stars, pays tribute to Andrews

  • Four senior Springboks are returning from Japan to South African clubs.
  • Kolisi says their arrival will strengthen domestic rugby and aid young players.
  • He paid tribute to Hyron Andrews, who died aged 31.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi welcomed the return of four senior Springboks from Japan to domestic clubs, saying their experience will strengthen local teams and help younger players. Their arrivals add depth ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup and are expected to raise the level of South…