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The 10 Greatest Crime TV Shows of All Time, Ranked

  • Collider ranks the ten greatest crime TV shows of all time.
  • True Detective and Mindhunter feature among the top entries.
  • Twin Peaks and Peaky Blinders also cited as genre highlights.

Collider has published a ranking of the ten greatest crime television series of all time, spanning decades and formats from classic mystery dramas to modern true-crime psychological thrillers. The list highlights how well-suited the crime genre is to long-running television storytelling, citing its capacity for morally complex characters…

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Alice Cooper announces more Alice’s Attic tour dates

  • Alice Cooper adds new US Alice's Attic tour dates
  • Tour runs 17 September to 21 November 2026
  • New guitarist Anna Cara set to feature again

Alice Cooper has announced a fresh batch of US tour dates as part of his ongoing Alice's Attic tour, coming just two days after the European leg wrapped up in Italy. The 78-year-old rock veteran continues to keep up a packed schedule, with the new shows adding to…

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Stephen King’s The Long Walk just hit #1 on HBO Max after just one day

  • The Long Walk hit #1 on HBO Max after one day of streaming.
  • The Stephen King adaptation was in development hell for nearly 40 years.
  • The novel, written in 1966, prefigures Hunger Games-style dystopian fiction.

Stephen King's long-gestating adaptation of his 1979 novel The Long Walk has become a surprise streaming hit, topping HBO Max's charts within a single day of its debut on the platform. The film's success is notable because the source material had been considered one of King's "unfilmable" works,…

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‘Gladiator’ Meets ‘The Lord of the Rings’ in HBO Max’s $497M Historical Epic

  • Troy (2004) is surging on HBO Max and VOD platforms
  • Revival comes ahead of Nolan's The Odyssey release
  • Original film grossed about $497 million, starring Brad Pitt

Wolfgang Petersen's 2004 historical epic Troy has become a surprise streaming hit on HBO Max and is also performing well on VOD platforms such as the Apple TV Store, according to tracking site FlixPatrol. The resurgence comes as anticipation builds for Christopher Nolan's forthcoming Greek mythology film The…

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Remember When Bob Seger Wrote a Song for Eagles in 1979?

  • Bob Seger co-wrote Eagles' 1979 No. 1 hit "Heartache Tonight"
  • It emerged from an impromptu jam session with Glenn Frey
  • The song was Eagles' last No. 1 before their 1980 split

Bob Seger, best known for solo hits like "Against the Wind" and "Night Moves," co-wrote Eagles' 1979 chart-topper "Heartache Tonight," a lesser-known but notable crossover between two prolific songwriting camps. The track appeared on Eagles' The Long Run album and became the band's final US No. 1 single…

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Video generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B

  • PixVerse raises $439M, valuation tops $2 billion
  • Alibaba among new investors in Series C extension
  • Claims 150M+ registered users, faces growing global competition

Singapore-based video-generation startup PixVerse has raised $439 million in a Series C extension, pushing its valuation past $2 billion. The company plans to use the funds to expand its "world model" offerings and grow its customer base internationally, as competition in AI video generation intensifies from rivals such…

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Is Officially the Second Longest MCU Movie Ever

  • "Avengers: Doomsday" runtime confirmed at 165 minutes, second-longest MCU film
  • "Avengers: Endgame" still holds the record at 181 minutes
  • Ticket sales for "Doomsday" begin 20 July, ahead of its cinema release

Marvel has confirmed the runtime for "Avengers: Doomsday" ahead of ticket sales opening on 20 July, revealing it will be the second-longest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's history. The disclosure comes as anticipation builds for one of the year's most eagerly awaited releases, with the MCU set…

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TriStar Pictures Lands Feature Rights To Trevor Henderson’s Viral Internet IP ‘Cartoon Cat’

  • TriStar pre-emptively buys film rights to Henderson's "Cartoon Cat" creature.
  • It's Henderson's second feature deal in two weeks, after Warner Bros' "Siren Head."
  • Studios are chasing viral internet horror IP following Backrooms and Iron Lung's success.

Sony's TriStar Pictures has pre-emptively acquired feature film rights to "Cartoon Cat," another viral internet creature created by Trevor Henderson, following a bidding war for his "Siren Head" concept that landed at Warner Bros. It marks the second Henderson property optioned for film within a fortnight, underlining a…

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FIFA eyes World Cup format expansion from 48 to 64 teams: Should the US be the permanent host?

  • FIFA reportedly weighing World Cup expansion from 48 to 64 teams
  • Debate grows over making the US a permanent host
  • 2026 tournament praised for record viewership and economic impact

FIFA is reportedly considering expanding the World Cup format from 48 to 64 teams, a move that has emerged amid debate over the tournament's future following this year's US-hosted competition. The proposal has reignited discussion about whether the United States should become a permanent or recurring host nation,…

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It’s the End of an Era for Netflix’s ‘Bosch’ Replacement

  • "The Lincoln Lawyer" has finished filming its fifth and final season
  • Season 5 has 10 episodes, based on the novel "Resurrection Walk"
  • No premiere date confirmed yet, despite filming wrapping in July 2026

Netflix's legal drama "The Lincoln Lawyer" has wrapped filming on its fifth and final season, marking the end of the road for the popular series often described as filling the gap left by "Bosch". The show, which follows defence attorney Mickey Haller (played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), was confirmed…

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