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Security plans in place for any Afghanistan protests
Cricket Ireland has put security arrangements in place for its forthcoming five-match one-day international series against Afghanistan, amid the possibility of protests over the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls. The series has drawn criticism because women’s participation in sport has effectively been banned in Afghanistan, raising concerns that the fixtures could be used to…
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Man invested $45M in a Nicolas Cage movie. It got stolen off Netflix’s desk.
Netflix has been sued after an unencrypted drive containing an unreleased Nicolas Cage film, Fortitude, was allegedly stolen from its offices. The film’s financier, Simon Afram, and production company Op-Fortitude argue that Netflix failed to protect and promptly return the screener, potentially jeopardising its release strategy and increasing piracy risks. Afram personally invested $45 million…
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Beatrice Kitsos And David Iacono Land Lead Roles In Netflix’s YA Rom-Com ‘Better Than The Movies’
Netflix has cast Beatrice Kitsos and David Iacono as the leads in its adaptation of Lynn Painter’s young-adult romantic comedy novel Better Than the Movies. Kitsos will play Liz Buxbaum, who teams up with her irritating but attractive next-door neighbour, Wes Bennett, played by Iacono, to win the attention of her crush; the project turns…
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34% of PS5 discs and 50% of Xbox Series X discs are junk without a download, research finds: “It’s deliberately undermining the value of physical releases”
Research cited by GamesRadar+ suggests that a significant share of current-generation console game discs cannot provide a complete, playable game without downloading additional data. The findings raise concerns for buyers who expect physical copies to remain usable if digital storefronts, servers or internet access are unavailable, potentially weakening the preservation value of disc releases. The…
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Guide: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Characters – Every Hero Revealed So Far
Nintendo has revealed the first 17 characters for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, due to launch on 17 September. The guide matters because it outlines the playable cast and their likely combat roles, suggesting team building will again be central to the strategy game. – Four main protagonists: Cai, Dietrich, Leda and Queen Theodora of Saramis.…
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Rochelle Jordan Invites Ron Trent To Put His Stamp On ‘I’m Your Muse’
Rochelle Jordan has released Ron Trent’s remix of ‘I’m Your Muse’, a track from her acclaimed 2025 album ‘Through The Wall’. The release launches a wider remix project, ‘Disc 1-5’, intended to reinterpret her R&B songwriting through club-focused production and connect her music with the dance influences of her upbringing. The first instalment, due on…
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Meghann Fahy to Lead HBO Limited Series ‘Trial of Louise Woodward’ From Matthew Barry, Susanne Bier
HBO has ordered a five-part limited drama, ‘The Trial of Louise Woodward’, with Meghann Fahy set to play the British au pair at the centre of the 1997 case. The series will revisit a trial that attracted intense attention in Britain and the United States, examining its continuing relevance to debates about childcare, class, working…
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Sheff Wed sign Burstow and Maynard-Brewer
Sheffield Wednesday have strengthened their squad by signing goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer and bringing in striker Mason Burstow on loan from Hull City. The moves add competition in goal and attacking options as the club prepares for the new season. Maynard-Brewer, 27, has agreed a one-year deal after leaving Dundee United as a free agent, having…
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Countdown to GTA 6 with GamesRadar+
GamesRadar+ has launched a countdown hub for Grand Theft Auto 6, bringing together its coverage, updates and related features ahead of the game’s release. The page reflects the exceptionally high level of anticipation for Rockstar Games’ next Grand Theft Auto title, which is expected to be one of the industry’s biggest launches. The hub directs…
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SallyAnn Salsano Returns To New Jersey With Reality Series ‘The Leftovers’ For Netflix
Netflix is developing The Leftovers, a new reality series from Jersey Shore producer SallyAnn Salsano, centred on lifelong New Jersey friends preparing for the first wedding in their group. The programme will explore shifting relationships and the pressures of adulthood, adding to Netflix’s growing slate of ensemble reality shows. Filming is planned across New Jersey,…