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Another ‘Harry Potter’ Star Rejects J.K. Rowling’s Trans Views: “Strongly Disagree”
Actor Bel Powley, who plays Petunia Dursley in HBO’s forthcoming Harry Potter television series, has publicly disagreed with author J.K. Rowling’s views on gender, telling The Telegraph she believes “the trans community deserve safety and dignity and respect and total acceptance.” She stressed her continued love for the books and the franchise despite the disagreement.…
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THE GATHERING’s ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN: ‘We Have No Plans For The Future’ Beyond ‘Mandylion’ 30th-Anniversary Tour
Anneke van Giersbergen, former singer of Dutch rock band The Gathering, has said there are no plans to continue the group beyond its ongoing tour marking the 30th anniversary of the album “Mandylion”. Speaking to Magenta TV at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany, she explained that the reunion’s appeal lies in its rarity,…
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‘Paper Tiger’ Trailer: Adam Driver And Miles Teller Are Brothers In Harm’s Way In James Gray’s NYC Drama
Neon has released the trailer for Paper Tiger, a crime drama written and directed by James Gray, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller. The film, which premiered in competition at Cannes to a 10-minute standing ovation, is set for a limited US release on 13 November, positioning it firmly within the awards season…
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Clacton by-election looms as Burnham launches cost-of-living tour
A by-election in Clacton was due to take place on 13 August after Nigel Farage resigned as the constituency’s MP on 8 July and announced that he would seek the seat again. The Reform UK leader had described the contest as a fight between the public and the political establishment, while Labour, the Conservatives, Liberal…
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Bozoma Saint John Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
Marketing executive and media personality Bozoma Saint John has signed with talent agency CAA for representation, Variety reports exclusively. Saint John is well known for holding senior marketing roles at major companies before going independent, as well as for joining the cast of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”. The move adds a major Hollywood…
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William H. Macy, Shawn Hatosy and Troy Kotsur honoured at Astra TV Awards
William H. Macy, Shawn Hatosy and Troy Kotsur were honoured among the recipients of this year’s Astra TV Awards, with the ceremony hosted by Lisa Ann Walter. The event was held at the InterContinental hotel in Los Angeles, celebrating television performers through a series of dedicated honorary awards voted on by members of the Hollywood…
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Random: Metroid Prime In 2D Is Now A Reality Thanks To New Fan Project
Fan development studio Lv.4 GAMES has released “Metroid Prime Origins,” a project that reimagines Nintendo’s 2002 GameCube classic Metroid Prime as an NES-inspired 2D adventure. It reworks the acclaimed first-person exploration title into an entirely retro 8-bit experience, complete with original sprites, sound effects and music, offering fans a fresh way to revisit the game…
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Streaming Saves TV in Upfront, but Ad-Dollar Declines for Linear Are Significant
Advertisers are pulling money away from traditional broadcast and cable television at an accelerating rate during the 2026 US “upfront” ad-sales season, even as overall TV ad spending grew thanks to streaming. Analysis from consultancy Media Dynamics Inc found broadcast TV upfront commitments fell by roughly 5.3% and cable by 7.7%, both steeper declines than…
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‘Dragon Ball’ Star Officially Confirms New 2026 Return [Exclusive]
Voice actor Jason Douglas has confirmed he will reprise his role as Beerus in *Dragon Ball Super: Beerus*, a new anime series from Toei Animation debuting this autumn. The series retells the God of Destruction arc from Dragon Ball Super, marking the third animated version of this story, and is billed as a more faithful,…
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Sonic the Hedgehog finally zooms into Fortnite next season, along with other gaming legends
Sonic the Hedgehog is joining Fortnite in its upcoming Chapter 7, Season 4, titled “Override,” which begins on 20 August. Sonic’s official social media account confirmed the collaboration with a teaser showing Fortnite’s Peely character speeding through a location resembling Green Hill Zone, ending months of speculation fuelled by leaks. The crossover underscores Fortnite’s continued…