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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.

All Fortnite Chapter 7, season 4 Sprites, abilities, and how to get them

August 20, 2026

Fortnite’s Chapter 7, Season 4 (dubbed “Override”) introduces a fresh collection of unlockable Sprites, special items that grant players unique in-match abilities as they’re found and levelled up around the island. Destructoid’s guide catalogues the Sprites currently available, their rarity and effects, plus how players can go about collecting them, giving fans a reference as…
Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo Showed Up on Late Night TV Painted In Gold

August 20, 2026

Weezer performed on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday, 19 August, with frontman Rivers Cuomo dressed head to toe in gold, ahead of the release of the band’s new self-titled record, known as The Gold Album. The appearance served as promotion for the album, which arrives on Friday, 21 August via Reprise/Warner…
HBO’s Best Thriller Series Just Scored a ‘Silo’ Star

August 20, 2026

HBO’s acclaimed financial drama Industry has added several notable names to the cast of its fifth and final season, including Silo actress Jessica Brown Findlay. The series, created by former investment bankers Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, has grown steadily in popularity, and its ratings success this year prompted HBO to commission one last season…
Yujiro Hanma in Tekken 8: How Do You Balance a Character Famous for Never Losing a Fight?

August 20, 2026

IGN interviews Tekken series chief producer, Naoya Yasuda, to find out more on Yujiro’s upcoming addition to the Tekken 8 roster.
Seriesly Berlin Selects 18 International Projects For New-Look Pitching Competition

August 20, 2026

Seriesly Berlin has selected 18 international drama projects to compete in its Project Pitches, part of a revamped format for the Seriesly Berlin Conference taking place on 15-16 September at the Fotografiska Berlin. The competition now splits entries into three strands: a Writers’ Pitch for early-stage projects, a Co-Production Pitch for more advanced work, and…
Pick your club’s best XI for this season

August 20, 2026

BBC Sport has launched an interactive feature ahead of the new Premier League season, inviting fans to select their preferred starting XI for their favourite club. The tool covers every side in the 2025-26 top flight, including newly promoted Coventry, and comes as champions Arsenal prepare to open the campaign at home against the Sky…
Barcelona face striker dilemma – could they cope without one?

August 20, 2026

Barcelona have overhauled much of their squad this summer but head into the new La Liga season without a recognised centre-forward, leaving manager Hansi Flick to consider alternatives before the transfer window closes. Robert Lewandowski departed for Chicago Fire and Ferran Torres joined Paris St-Germain, stripping the club of its senior striking options, while their…
Opening half-hour of TNT Sports’ Premier League broadcasts to be shown on YouTube

August 20, 2026

TNT Sports will make the first 30 minutes of its live Premier League broadcasts freely available on YouTube this season, starting with Manchester United’s trip to Hull City this Saturday. The pre-match show, EKO (Early Kick Off), had previously only aired on TNT Sports and HBO Max, so the move marks the first time this…
Premier League season preview: Hull City to Spurs | Football Weekly video

August 20, 2026

This is a podcast video, not a written news report: the Guardian’s Football Weekly team previews the upcoming Premier League season, covering clubs from Hull City to Tottenham Hotspur. It forms the second instalment of the outlet’s season preview series, offering listeners early analysis and predictions ahead of the campaign. Host Max Rushden is joined…
Damaged pitch forces PSG to switch season opener

August 20, 2026

Paris St-Germain’s opening Ligue 1 game will now be played in Rennes after hot weather “severely damaged” the Parc des Princes pitch.