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▶Phil Collins has said it will be “interesting” to cross paths with Oasis at the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, where both are due to be inducted despite a long-running war of words between him and Noel Gallagher. The comments matter because they bring Collins’…
New Zealand sales company Black Mandala has added five horror films to its international sales slate, spanning slasher, survival, anthology, giallo and British folk-creature horror. The announcement matters because it strengthens the company’s position in the genre market and gives buyers a clearer view of the kinds of…
This review discusses Avni Doshi’s second novel, *The First House*, which follows an unnamed woman in suburban America after her husband suddenly leaves her. The reviewer presents the book as an intense study of marriage, control and selfhood, showing how the narrator’s attempt to free herself from her…
This review argues that Hong Sang-soo’s The Day She Returns revisits many of the Korean director’s familiar habits, including static black-and-white compositions, long restaurant conversations and conspicuous daytime drinking, but does so with unusual emotional force. The film centres on Jeong-su, a well-known actor returning to work after…
The Guardian’s review describes Apple TV’s *Lucky* as a fast, silly and entertaining thriller led by Anya Taylor-Joy as a conwoman on the run across the United States. Based on Marissa Stapley’s novel, the series follows Lucky after her boyfriend disappears with the proceeds of a major heist,…
Alisha Dhillon and Quentin Lee, who previously worked together on the award-winning “Comedy Invasion”, are reuniting for a new vertical series called “Unleeshed”. Dhillon wrote the project and will also star in it, while Lee is co-creator, executive producer and director. The series matters because it will be…
The article is a BBC Sport promotional piece for its daily “Who am I?” football quiz, in which readers try to identify a World Cup player using as few clues as possible. It matters mainly as audience engagement content tied to football coverage, encouraging users to return each…
Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight, has begun seeking collaboration opportunities with other entertainment companies after regaining its independence following Xbox’s latest round of layoffs. The move matters because it shows how affected studios are trying to secure new work and funding quickly after Microsoft’s cuts,…
This Guardian “TV tonight” column highlights the evening’s television picks for 15 July 2026, led by the second part of *Katie Price: Nothing to Hide* on Sky Documentaries. The article presents the programme as a candid look at Price’s life, including her time at the Playboy mansion, her…
A music festival in Sheffield has been criticised by attendees who said long queues, overcrowding and accessibility problems turned parts of the weekend into a “shambles”. The complaints matter because several people said the experience failed to match what had been promised for higher-priced VIP tickets, while the…