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22 Years Later, the Greek Epic Christopher Nolan Almost Directed Is Finally Coming to Streaming
Wolfgang Petersen’s 2004 Greek epic *Troy* will begin streaming on Peacock in the United States on 1 August, amid renewed interest in screen adaptations of Greek mythology following Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey*. The article highlights the film’s unusual production history, noting that Nolan was briefly attached to direct it before Petersen returned to the project.…
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Roku is increasing prices across its hardware range
Roku has increased prices across its streaming-hardware range, with some devices rising by as much as $50. The company says the change reflects shortages and rising costs for memory and other components linked to demand from the AI sector, showing that even lower-memory streaming devices are being affected. Its flagship Roku Ultra now costs $150,…
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5 Months Later, the Best Sci-Fi Movie You’ve Never Watched Is Taking Over Hulu
Gore Verbinski’s sci-fi dark comedy Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die has become one of Hulu’s most-streamed films in the United States, five months after its cinema release. The article presents its streaming performance as a sign that the lightly seen film is finding a wider audience after receiving favourable critical attention. The film stars…
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Taylor Sheridan’s Western Masterpiece on Paramount+ Ahead of New Season
Taylor Sheridan’s oil-industry drama Landman has returned to Paramount+’s global streaming top 10 in more than 15 countries as viewers revisit its first two seasons. The renewed interest follows confirmation that the third season has been delayed, meaning fans will have a longer wait for the programme’s return. Landman debuted in late 2024 and its…
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The Rings of Power season 3 will explain Celeborn’s absence with an “epic” Galadriel flashback from the First Age
Amazon’s The Rings of Power will use season three to explain why Celeborn has been absent from the show, reportedly doing so through an “epic” flashback sequence set in the First Age focusing on Galadriel. The move addresses a long-standing gap in the adaptation, since Celeborn is Galadriel’s husband in Tolkien’s legendarium but has not…
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Sheffield’s Megatron culvert set to feature in Alice Roberts’ new Channel 4 archaeology series
Sheffield’s Megatron culvert is set to appear in a new Channel 4 archaeology series presented by Professor Alice Roberts. The feature could draw national attention to the city’s unusual underground infrastructure and its industrial heritage. The available article text does not provide further details about the episode, filming, transmission date or the culvert’s history. Megatron…
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After ‘The Odyssey,’ 1 Award-Winning Video Game Franchise Deserves a TV Adaptation
Collider argues that Supergiant Games’ Hades franchise would be a strong candidate for a television adaptation, following the success of other game-based series such as Fallout, The Last of Us and The Witcher. The article says its Greek-mythology setting, character-driven story and distinctive visual style could suit the expanding fantasy-TV market, particularly amid renewed interest…
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Maine woman awarded vast fortune after blundering surgeon removed her bladder instead of ovarian cyst
A Maine mother has been awarded $15.75 million (about £12.3 million) after a surgeon mistakenly removed her bladder instead of an ovarian cyst during a routine operation. Emily Mitchell, 43, of Skowhegan, endured years of further surgery and ongoing medical complications as a result of the error, which triggered a lengthy legal battle before a…
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Creator on Writing Season 2 After Buzzy Launch: “I Learned a Lot About What You Don’t Need”
Katie Dippold has begun writing the second series of Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay after its unexpectedly strong reception. The creator said the success, including substantial online discussion and 19 Emmy nominations, has raised the profile of the comedy-horror series as she prepares its next chapter. The writers’ room started this week and is expected to…
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5 ‘Game of Thrones’ References You May Have Missed in ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3
The article identifies subtle links between House of the Dragon’s third season and Game of Thrones, arguing that they help make Westeros feel continuous without relying on major plot connections. – Alyn of Hull suggests using cats to control rats in the Red Keep after Aegon has rat-catchers executed. The article connects this to the…