Topic: TV

TV covers the programmes, creators and industry decisions shaping what people watch, from returning dramas and animated favourites to new adaptations, streaming hits and broadcaster strategy.

The topic also follows the people and ideas behind the screen, including casting, production changes, audience reactions and the wider cultural impact of television.

  • How ‘Ransom Canyon’ Season 2’s Thomas Rhett & Jordan Davis Music Festival Concert Came Together, Starting With Josh Duhamel

    Josh Duhamel helped bring country singers Jordan Davis and Thomas Rhett to Ransom Canyon’s fictional Season 2 music festival, using a personal connection with Davis to begin the process. The concert supports a storyline in which Quinn, played by Minka Kelly, organises a festival to boost the struggling Texas town, making the performers’ appearances central…

  • Trump threatens further EU tariffs over US tech fines

    Donald Trump has threatened the EU with further “substantial” tariffs in response to fines imposed on major US technology companies. The warning, prompted by a €890m penalty against Google, links US trade policy to European competition enforcement and raises the prospect of renewed transatlantic tensions. Trump accused Brussels of targeting Apple, Meta, Amazon and Google,…

  • Brad Bird Debuts New Footage From Ray Gunn and Talks About the Movie’s Sci-Fi Noir Approach | Comic Con 2026

    Brad Bird unveiled the opening seven minutes of his forthcoming animated Netflix film, Ray Gunn, at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. He described the project as “Buck Rogers meets The Maltese Falcon”, combining retro science fiction with noir storytelling, and said its long development reflects his ambition to create a detailed, distinctive animated world. The footage…

  • ‘Rick and Morty’s New Sci-Fi Spin-Off Is Already Getting a Massive Expansion

    Adult Swim has renewed President Curtis, the first full Rick and Morty spin-off, for a second series before its debut. The early renewal signals the network’s confidence in expanding the franchise beyond Rick Sanchez and Morty, placing their political rival Andre Curtis at the centre of new science-fiction stories. Keith David returns as President Curtis,…

  • Splatoon Raiders teaches you how to play Nintendo’s shooter game series better than Splatoon 3

    Splatoon Raiders is presented as a more effective introduction to Nintendo’s shooter series than Splatoon 3’s standard single-player campaign. The article argues that Raiders lets newcomers practise weapon roles, positioning and defensive decision-making without the repeated defeats and pressure of competitive Turf War matches. It introduces weapons steadily in low-pressure missions and allows players to…

  • Adult Swim renews President Curtis for second season before debut

    Adult Swim has renewed Rick and Morty spin-off President Curtis for a second season before its debut on 26 July, signalling confidence in the new comedy. The series expands President Andre Curtis, a recurring adversary to Rick Sanchez, into its own Earth-based science-fiction story. The renewal was announced on 24 July at San Diego Comic-Con,…

  • ‘My Little Pony: Forever Friendship’ YouTube Series to Launch in 2027

    Hasbro will launch a new “My Little Pony” series, “My Little Pony: Forever Friendship”, exclusively on YouTube in early 2027. The move extends one of the company’s longest-running children’s franchises through a digital-first release, aiming to retain its established themes of friendship, imagination and creativity for contemporary audiences. Episodes will be nine minutes long and…

  • Noah Wyle on ‘The Pitt’ Fan Discourse, Saving Hollywood and What’s Coming In Season 3

    Noah Wyle has addressed the hostile online reaction to his “The Pitt” character, Dr Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, after Season 2 showed him acting harshly towards colleagues during a mental health crisis. He argues that some viewers have blurred the distinction between actor, character and creative intent, while stressing that the storyline was meant to portray…

  • Marvel Comics Makes Eddie Brock Venom Again | Comic Con 2026

    Marvel has announced that Eddie Brock will reunite with the Venom symbiote in a new ongoing comic series, ending a lengthy separation between the character and his original host. Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con, the move restores a familiar version of Venom and follows the conclusion of Marvel’s Queen in Black crossover. Venom #1, written…

  • 8 Upcoming Comedy Shows, Ranked by Anticipation

    Collider ranks eight forthcoming comedy television seasons by anticipation, highlighting a busy period for both network and streaming comedy. The list places renewed interest in familiar formats—workplace mockumentaries, ensemble sitcoms and returning favourites—at its centre. – ‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 is ranked eighth and is due on 5 August; Ted returns to coach a second-division…