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It’s Officially the End of an Era for Apple TV’s 10/10 Sci-Fi Epic
Apple TV’s science fiction drama For All Mankind has wrapped filming on its sixth and final season, bringing an end to a series that helped establish the streamer as a leading destination for prestige sci-fi. Co-created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi, the show launched alongside Apple TV itself in 2019 and…
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When TV turns sour: the shows we simply can’t stomach any more
This Guardian feature sees several TV writers revisit shows they once loved but can no longer watch, exploring how changing attitudes, real-world scandals or fresh reflection have soured their enjoyment. The piece reflects a broader cultural moment of reassessing past television favourites through the lens of subsequent revelations or shifting social values, from body image…
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Netflix’s 10/10 Action Thriller Is the Perfect Introduction to the DC Universe’s Newest Star
Polygon recommends Netflix’s Rebel Ridge as essential viewing for anyone curious about Aaron Pierre, who plays rookie space cop John Stewart alongside Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan in HBO’s new DC series Lanterns. The 2024 action thriller, directed by Jeremy Saulnier, is highlighted as the clearest showcase of the physical skill and simmering intensity Pierre brings…
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“The lines between redemption and revenge will blur”, promises Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2’s latest trailer as the series locks in a late October release
CD Projekt Red and Netflix have confirmed that Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the follow-up to the popular anime spin-off of Cyberpunk 2077, will premiere on 20 October. A new teaser trailer sets up a story of “revenge and redemption” following four new Night City residents, positioning the show as a substantial autumn release that arrives before…
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Kenneth Branagh on Doing His Own Stunts as a KGB Operative in ‘Mayday,’ Bonding With Ryan Reynolds Over Soccer: ‘We Can Be Pretty Nerdish’
Kenneth Branagh has revealed he insisted on doing his own stunt work for his role as a former KGB operative in “Mayday,” an upcoming Apple TV Cold War action-comedy in which he stars alongside Ryan Reynolds. Speaking at the Variety Lounge during the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Branagh explained he asked directors how a “man…
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International Insider: Australia’s Attention Battle; Vertical Video Rises; Kevin Macdonald On Pep Guardiola
Deadline’s International Insider newsletter for 21 August 2026 covers two research-driven stories from the international TV and film industry. A major Screen Australia study, the first of its kind, found that while three-quarters of Australians want more local content, half spend less than a third of their viewing time on it, with a third saying…
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The 25th Anniversary Xbox Series X is rumored to cost as much as the PS5 Pro, and I’m not surprised in the slightest
Reports published on 21 August said Microsoft’s Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition could be priced at €899.99 in European markets and released on 27 November. The claim originated with Dealabs Magazine and was subsequently reported by GamesRadar+ and other outlets, but Microsoft had not confirmed either the price or release date at the time. The…
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Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has reportedly softened its plans to curb remote working after strikes broke out across several countries in protest at chief executive Guillaume Faury’s push to get staff back into the office. The world’s largest planemaker had intended to restrict home working to one day a week from September, down from the current two, as…
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10 Most Universally Loved Movie Trilogies of All Time
Collider has published a ranked list of the ten movie trilogies it considers most universally acclaimed, highlighting film series that have maintained exceptional critical and audience praise across all instalments. The list spans genres from arthouse cinema to family animation and blockbuster franchises, citing examples such as the Three Colours trilogy, The Godfather films, the…
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The most profound objective in any Halo series was ‘spiritually inspired’ by the nuke sequence in Modern Warfare 2
Halo: Reach designer Niles Sankey has said that the campaign was heavily influenced by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2, particularly their tone and character-driven storytelling. He said the final mission’s “Objective: Survive” prompt was spiritually inspired by Modern Warfare 2’s nuclear explosion sequence, illustrating how leading shooters of the period influenced…