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Say Goodbye to Alan Ritchson’s Most Unexpected Movie on Streaming

  • Ordinary Angels leaves Peacock on 21 July 2026.
  • Rare dramatic role for action star Alan Ritchson.
  • Stars Hilary Swank; based on true 1990s events.

Alan Ritchson's 2024 faith-based drama Ordinary Angels is due to leave Peacock in the United States, giving audiences a limited window to catch one of the action star's rare dramatic roles. Ritchson has become one of streaming's biggest names in recent years, best known for Prime Video's Reacher…

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Natalie Imbruglia: ‘I forget the words to my own songs on stage. You’d be surprised how few people notice’

  • Natalie Imbruglia answers the Guardian's personal Q&A column.
  • New album Algorithm out 4 September; discusses ADHD, dyslexia, parenting.
  • Admits to mumbling forgotten lyrics confidently during live performances.

Natalie Imbruglia, the Australian singer and actor best known for her 1997 hit Torn, features in the Guardian's regular Q&A column ahead of the release of her seventh studio album, Algorithm, on 4 September. The piece offers a light-hearted, personal glimpse into her life, touching on parenting, mental…

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The Ogor Mawtribes have won me over with how gross their mechanics are, and this Warhammer Age of Sigmar army is truly foul

  • Refreshed Ogor Mawtribes combine simple rules with strong thematic flavour.
  • The 2026 set updates many long-standing models.
  • It is suited to direct, low-complexity Warhammer play.

GamesRadar+ reviews the refreshed Ogor Mawtribes for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, arguing that the army’s deliberately crude, food-obsessed rules give it a strong identity and make it approachable to play. The author sees the faction as especially suitable for players who prefer direct combat over complex tactics, as…

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Nintendo Life writers share their weekend gaming plans and backlogs

  • Nintendo Life staff share weekend gaming picks in a regular feature column
  • Choices range from Digimon Story Time Stranger to Pokémon Legends: Z-A
  • Published during a comparatively quiet week for Nintendo news

This is Nintendo Life's regular "What Are You Playing This Weekend?" feature, in which the site's writers share their personal gaming plans, published during a quiet week for Nintendo news. That week's headlines included new Switch 2 versions of Octopath Traveler 1 & 2, fresh Pikmin merchandise from…

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Fallout 5: Confirmed details (and speculation) about Bethesda’s next post-nuclear RPG

  • Fallout 5 is officially in pre-production.
  • It will launch after The Elder Scrolls 6.
  • Setting and release date remain unconfirmed.

Bethesda has confirmed that Fallout 5 is in pre-production, establishing that another mainline entry in its post-apocalyptic role-playing series is planned. The announcement matters because it ends uncertainty over the game’s status, but also confirms that players should not expect it soon: it will follow The Elder Scrolls…

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Netflix’s games strategy might be a mess, but Oxenfree studio’s ingenious new chiller-thriller shows it has a secret weapon

  • Netflix released Unhinged, a horror game from Oxenfree studio Night School.
  • The game uses players' real phones as an in-game prop.
  • It shows a creative strength despite Netflix's messy gaming strategy overall.

Netflix has released Unhinged, a first-person horror game from Oxenfree developer Night School Studio, which uses players' own smartphones as an in-game prop to blur the line between the fictional story and reality. Although Netflix's broader video game strategy has often appeared unfocused, this title demonstrates a genuine…

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Ridley Scott’s Sci-Fi Masterpiece Surges to #1 on Prime Video Ahead of Sequel Series

  • Blade Runner 2049 has hit number one on Prime Video
  • Comes as Ridley Scott returns to sci-fi with The Dog Stars
  • Film still lacks a permanent US streaming home

Blade Runner 2049, the 2017 sequel to Ridley Scott's 1982 classic, has climbed to number one on Prime Video, underlining the film's enduring popularity nearly a decade after its cinema release. Directed by Denis Villeneuve with Scott producing, the film reunited Harrison Ford with a new generation of…

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Utopia Distribution Exec on Shifting Releases Towards Eventification to Cater to ‘Fandom’ and Younger Audiences: ‘Everything Is Being Destroyed to Be Rebuilt’

  • Utopia Distribution is shrinking release slates for curated, "event" strategies
  • Exec Charlie Sextro cites young fans driving new arthouse cinephilia
  • Films like "Obsession" and "Backrooms" show fandom boosts box office

Charlie Sextro, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Business Development at Utopia Distribution, has said the company is overhauling how it releases films in the US, moving towards fewer but more heavily curated, event-driven releases designed to tap into growing "fandom" among young cinephiles. Speaking at the Costa…

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Mariah Carey shares ‘Daydream’ 30th anniversary edition with unheard “private” recordings

  • Mariah Carey releases 33-track 'Daydream' 30th anniversary digital edition
  • Includes first-ever private writing session recordings and rare B-sides
  • Physical vinyl, CD and cassette editions arrive on 16 October

Mariah Carey has released a 30th anniversary edition of her 1995 album 'Daydream', which includes previously unheard recordings from her private songwriting sessions. The digital release marks the first time Carey has agreed to share excerpts from her personal writing tapes, offering fans rare insight into how key…

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Lars Ulrich says he was “awestruck and inspired” by U2’s Las Vegas Sphere show ahead of “intimidating” Metallica residency

  • Lars Ulrich praises U2's Sphere show ahead of Metallica's residency there.
  • Metallica's Las Vegas Sphere run expanded to 24 dates, October 2026–March 2027.
  • Ulrich admits the residency feels "overwhelming and fucking intimidating".

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has spoken about being awestruck by U2's opening night at Las Vegas's Sphere venue, ahead of his own band's upcoming residency there this autumn. Speaking to U2 guitarist The Edge on SiriusXM, Ulrich described the show as inspiring and said it opened his eyes…

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