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14 Years Later, Ridley Scott’s $403 Million Sci-Fi Epic Is a Global Streaming Hit
A 14-year-old Ridley Scott film has become an unlikely global streaming success, with Prometheus resurfacing as a hit years after its cinema release. The 2012 sci-fi epic, which cost $403 million and marked Scott’s return to the Alien franchise, is finding a new audience while reigniting long-running debates among existing fans about whether it succeeds…
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7 Years Later, This 10/10 Sci-Fi Series Officially Deserves a Reboot
An entertainment columnist for Collider is making the case that the cancelled Syfy series “Killjoys” deserves a reboot or continuation seven years after it first aired, praising it as an underrated sci-fi gem. The piece argues the show, created by Michelle Lovretta, stands out for its blend of humour, action and emotional depth, and holds…
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YES, MSG Networks Will Move Streaming Sports to DAZN
YES Network and MSG Networks have struck a new streaming partnership with DAZN, making it the exclusive direct-to-consumer home for their sports coverage from the 2026-2027 NBA and NHL seasons. The deal is set to end the Gotham Sports App, a joint streaming venture the two New York-focused broadcasters launched together in 2024, reflecting the…
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The 15 Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026)
This is a WIRED product roundup rather than a news story, so no single event drives it: it presents 15 recommended pool accessories for summer 2026, drawn from the personal testing of two writers who between them own an in-ground and an above-ground pool. The piece frames modern “pool tech” as a way to cut…
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ABC’s 9-Part Crime Series Is Officially Dominating Hulu
ABC’s police procedural The Rookie is enjoying a surge in popularity, driven largely by younger viewers who are rediscovering traditional network television. Although ABC trails CBS overall in total viewers, its scripted line-up—including High Potential, The Rookie and 9-1-1—has proven especially appealing to Gen Z audiences, fuelling renewed demand for longer, 22-episode seasons that offer…
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Awakening giants: Dortmund add stardust to their rise through leagues
Borussia Dortmund’s women’s team, currently a third-tier side, have signed high-profile names Manuela Zinsberger and Alexandra Popp as part of an ambitious push to reach the 2. Bundesliga after narrowly missing promotion last season. The move underlines the scale of Dortmund’s ambitions to eventually challenge established German women’s football powers such as Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg…
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Krafton pledges to turn Subnautica into “franchise IP” after Subnautica 2 surpasses 5m sales in just 22 days
Krafton has announced plans to expand Subnautica into a full “franchise IP” after its sequel, Subnautica 2, surpassed 5 million sales within just 22 days of its early access launch. The milestone comes despite a turbulent year for developer Unknown Worlds, which saw a bitter legal dispute between Krafton and the studio’s ousted leadership over…
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7 Must-Watch Shows Coming to Netflix in August
Netflix’s August 2026 lineup mixes returning fan favourites with major new originals, giving viewers plenty to watch as summer draws to a close. The selection spans literary adaptations, teen drama, and new thrillers, catering to a wide range of tastes before the autumn TV season begins. Highlights include the return of “Outer Banks” and “My…
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‘Game of Thrones’ Play ‘The Mad King’ First Preview Gets Standing Ovation After Cancellations
The HBO/Royal Shakespeare Company stage production “Game of Thrones: The Mad King” finally opened its preview run on Tuesday evening at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, receiving a standing ovation, after producers had scrapped its first week of scheduled performances. Director Dominic Cooke told the audience beforehand that the show, set before the events…
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Silent Hill: Townfall’s director finds it ‘utterly terrifying to be the next one in the series’ but is still confident fans will enjoy the experience
Silent Hill: Townfall director Jon McKellan has said it feels “utterly terrifying” to take on the next instalment in such a well-regarded horror series. Despite the pressure of following earlier games, he said the development team is confident that fans will enjoy the experience. Townfall is being developed by Screen Burn, formerly known as No…