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These stories shape what people watch, play and listen to, while reflecting changing tastes and cultural conversations. Keeping up with them helps readers discover new work, revisit older favourites and understand the decisions that influence the entertainment they enjoy.

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‘Too many stories exist only to make you think you’re on the right side’: Cristian Mungiu on Fjord, his disquieting social drama

  • *Fjord* examines a Romanian family’s clash with Norwegian child protection services.
  • Mungiu questions whether Europe has overcome its national and cultural divisions.
  • The film continues his focus on migration and globalisation.

Cristian Mungiu’s new film, *Fjord*, follows a Romanian-Norwegian family whose move to Norway brings their conservative Christian beliefs into conflict with the country’s liberal norms. When a teacher notices bruises on the eldest child, authorities investigate and separate the parents from their children, turning a family dispute into…

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Led Zeppelin, 1970, and the little Welsh cottage that led to their best-selling album: “You could concentrate totally”

  • Bron-Yr-Aur helped shape Led Zeppelin’s move towards folk.
  • Headley Grange gave the band a place to live and record.
  • Led Zeppelin IV followed six months later and became their best-selling album.

In 1970, Led Zeppelin left the usual recording destinations for the remote Bron-Yr-Aur cottage in Wales, where Jimmy Page and Robert Plant worked on the more folk-influenced Led Zeppelin III. The change divided some fans, but the article argues that the rural retreat helped the band broaden its…

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Does Godzilla Minus Zero have a post-credits scene?

  • There is no full post-credits scene.
  • Godzilla’s footsteps and roar play at the credits’ end.
  • Director Takashi Yamazaki is open to returning.

*Godzilla Minus Zero* has no conventional post-credits scene, but it does include an audio tease at the very end of the credits. The sound suggests Godzilla is still out there, leaving open the possibility of more stories without confirming a sequel. As the credits finish, viewers hear Godzilla’s…

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Taiwan Audience Study Highlights Cross-Platform IP Opportunities as AI Raises New Risks for Content Industry

  • Taiwan’s audiences consume entertainment across several formats.
  • Romance could link screen stories with comics, music and games.
  • AI adoption brings production opportunities and unresolved concerns.

A study presented by Taiwan’s creative content agency found that audiences regularly consume entertainment across film, television, music, publishing and gaming, creating opportunities to develop intellectual property across platforms. Its findings also point to growing AI use in production, alongside legal, technical and consumer concerns that could affect…

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Lil Baby Brings ‘Fresh’ to Life: Stream It Now

  • Lil Baby has released his fifth studio album, *Fresh*.
  • The album contains 17 tracks and two guest collaborations.
  • “Dead Fresh” peaked at No. 18 on the Hot 100.

Lil Baby has released *Fresh*, a 17-track follow-up to *WHAM*, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in February 2025. The release marks his fifth studio album and continues a run of commercially successful projects. Only two tracks feature guests: “All My Partnas”, with Future, Young…

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M&S challenges John Lewis with James Norton as a muscular Santa

  • M&S counters John Lewis with a playful Christmas advert.
  • James Norton stars as a topless, “shredded” Santa.
  • The campaign promotes shared moments and M&S products.

Marks & Spencer has launched a lively Christmas advert starring James Norton as a topless, “shredded” Santa, taking aim at the festive attention usually commanded by John Lewis. The campaign presents Christmas as a time for shared moments as well as shopping, while the comparison between the two…

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The 2004 movie that sent Paul Bettany into Hollywood exile: “It was hard to find work”

  • Bettany paused acting for two years after becoming a father.
  • Financial pressure and the crash made work difficult to find.
  • He later returned to prominence as Marvel’s Vision.

Paul Bettany says taking two years off after his first child was born helped create a gap in his film career, as Hollywood moved on to other actors. His experience shows how prioritising family, followed by financial pressures and an industry downturn, can affect an actor’s opportunities. Bettany…

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‘African Kung-Fu Nazis’ Franchise Lands at Hong Kong’s Cappu Films for International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Cappu Films will handle available international sales for three franchise titles.
  • The deal leaves existing territory agreements untouched.
  • Merchandise is planned, but details are still undecided.

Cappu Films has taken on international sales for the “African Kung-Fu Nazis” films and a documentary about how the franchise began. The deal could bring the Ghana-led cult martial arts series to more audiences, while leaving existing distribution agreements in place. The agreement with filmmaker and producer Sebastian…

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All Retro Rewind New Release Unique Games and SKU Codes

  • Retro Rewind has 16 collectible games.
  • SKU codes identify games in the catalogue.
  • Limited Editions share regular editions’ codes.

Retro Rewind features 16 collectible video games based on real-world titles, whose names have been changed because of licensing. Their SKU codes let players identify each game in the catalogue, making it easier to find and order copies. Players must first unlock and own a copy before using…

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Hollywood Has Flipped on GenAI, Says ‘Avatar’ VFX House Weta FX Chief: ‘If You Don’t Have an AI Strategy, Don’t Bother’

  • Studios now expect VFX vendors to have an AI strategy.
  • Weta says AI is intended to support artists, not replace them.
  • Weta and Taiwan’s Moonshine Studio are developing tools together.

Hollywood studios have shifted from banning generative AI in visual effects work to asking vendors for an AI strategy, and in some cases declining to work with those that lack one. Weta FX chief executive Daniel Seah said the change has made AI readiness a factor in winning…

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