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‘There is no age-limit on love!’: Lesley Manville and Peter Mullan on their heart-melting TV romance
Ten years on from the launch of BBC sitcom Mum, stars Lesley Manville and Peter Mullan have reflected on the enduring public affection for the slow-burn romance between their characters, Cathy and Michael. Written by Stefan Golaszewski, the show followed recently widowed Cathy and her quietly devoted friend Michael across three series, charting a gentle,…
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GTA 6 Owner Take-Two Is Not Interested In Selling To Netflix Or Anyone Right Now
Take-Two, which owns Rockstar and Grand Theft Auto, is not interested in selling. The company’s top boss, Strauss Zelnick, appeared on CNBC recently where he was asked if Take-Two’s partnership with Netflix for the next GTA 6 trailer might be the first step toward a buyout. It is not, he said, adding that Take-Two is…
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Edgier than the TV series, Michael Mann’s take on Miami Vice is gritty and intoxicating
Michael Mann’s 2006 film adaptation of Miami Vice, which flopped commercially and critically on release, has been reassessed over the past 20 years and is now regarded by many critics as a masterpiece. Where the original 1980s TV series was defined by pastel suits and shoulder pads, Mann’s film stripped away the glamour in favour…
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Zoe Kazan’s ‘East of Eden’ Series, Colin Kaepernick, Padma Lakshmi Join Atlantic Festival Lineup (Exclusive)
The Atlantic Festival 2026 has expanded its speaker lineup with a first look at Zoe Kazan’s Netflix limited series adaptation of East of Eden, alongside conversations with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and chef and author Padma Lakshmi, The Hollywood Reporter revealed exclusively. The additions bolster an already star-studded roster for the annual event, which…
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Latest TCM ‘Plot Thickens’ Podcast Is a Close-Up of Stanley Kubrick
TCM’s documentary podcast series “The Plot Thickens” will devote its next season to director Stanley Kubrick, exploring the life and work of one of cinema’s most influential and reclusive filmmakers. The 11-episode season, titled “Stanley” and hosted by Ben Mankiewicz in partnership with the Criterion Collection, premieres on 24 September and includes a previously unheard…
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WNBA Trailblazer Sheryl Swoopes on How Roku’s ‘Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete’ Documentary Spotlights That Balancing Act
A new Roku Originals documentary, “Gamechangers: Mother/Athlete,” premiered at the 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, exploring how WNBA players balance motherhood with professional sport. The film features Sheryl Swoopes, one of the league’s founding stars, alongside Skylar Diggins-Smith, Bria Hartley, Natalie Achonwa and Allison Feaster, who share candid reflections on pregnancy, postpartum…
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Brandy Will Sing Rendition Of ‘A Different World’ Sequel Series Theme Song
Netflix has confirmed that singer Brandy will perform the new theme song for its upcoming sequel series *A Different World*, continuing a tradition established by the original 1980s-90s sitcom, which featured different singers performing its theme over its run. Brandy’s rendition will play ahead of each episode when the show premieres on 24 September 2026,…
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Rotherham sign goalkeeper Eyestone on loan
Rotherham United have strengthened their goalkeeping options by signing American goalkeeper Julian Eyestone from Brentford on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old, who stands at 6ft 6ins, arrives as the Millers look to secure an immediate return to League One after being relegated to League Two. Eyestone, a Texan, is a US youth international who trained…
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Country star Tyler Hubbard says ‘The Chosen’ brought the Bible to life for his family
Tyler Hubbard reveals how “The Chosen” sparked faith conversations with his kids and inspired his new single “All I Need Is You” for Season 6.
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Damon Wayans Inks With Verve
Comedian and actor Damon Wayans has signed with talent agency Verve for representation, according to an exclusive report from Deadline. The move comes as Wayans, a co-creator and star of the groundbreaking sketch show In Living Color, continues an active career spanning television and film, including a recent guest appearance in NBC’s St. Denis Medical.…