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‘Summer House’ Headed to Canada (Exclusive)
NBCUniversal has commissioned Summer House Canada, the first international adaptation of Bravo’s popular reality series, which is now ten seasons into its US run. Produced by Vancouver-based independent company Lark Productions, the ten-part series is already in production in southern Ontario and will launch exclusively on NBCUniversal’s reality streaming platform Hayu in 2027. The move…
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Canada’s 9 Light Entertainment Launches Sales & Distribution Arm With Comedic Thriller ‘Sound & Fury’
Toronto-based production company 9 Light Entertainment has launched a sales and distribution arm, which will begin operations with the upcoming comedic thriller Sound & Fury. Founded by Pasha Patriki in 2015, the company will handle sales across Canada and internationally, marking what Patriki described as a “natural evolution” and a deliberate move to adapt to…
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What a clusterpuck! Race to parody hockey hit Heated Rivalry results in multiple musicals
The Canadian-set “horny hockey” TV series Heated Rivalry, adapted by Jacob Tierney from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels, has become such a hit that it has inspired an unusual glut of comedy stage spoofs — four musical parodies are appearing this summer, with three of them heading to the Edinburgh fringe. The rush reflects both…
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The best Star Wars TV show could have been Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible in space
The gaming website Polygon has reported that the acclaimed Star Wars series Andor was originally conceived as a very different show — a Cold War-style spy drama in the vein of the original Mission: Impossible television series. The revelation comes from the official behind-the-scenes companion book, The Art of Andor, and matters because it shows…
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15 Wildest ‘House of the Dragon’ Moments So Far, Ranked
Entertainment site Collider has published a ranked list of the 15 “wildest” or most shocking moments from HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, written by Jessica Nobleza and updated on 9 July 2026. The piece serves as a fan-oriented retrospective, arriving with the series now three seasons in and the Targaryen civil…
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Rosamund Pike’s Iconic 149-Minute Thriller Proves To Be an Absolute Monster Hit on Streaming
This article from Collider highlights the enduring streaming popularity of the 2014 psychological thriller Gone Girl, directed by David Fincher and starring Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck. The piece frames Pike’s turn as Amy Dunne as among the finest performances of her career, noting that the film has re-entered a Netflix Top 10, underscoring how…
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A new petition calls on the BBC to recognise and celebrate the compositional talents of Keith Emerson
The Emerson Lake & Palmer Appreciation Group has launched a petition urging the BBC to give greater recognition to the musical and compositional legacy of the late keyboardist Keith Emerson. The petition asks for significantly increased programming, performances, documentary coverage and inclusion within the 2027 and 2028 BBC Proms seasons, framing progressive rock and crossover…
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Manchester’s Scene Festival To Feature Russell T. Davies, ‘Heartstopper’ Creator Alice Oseman & ‘Bitter Christmas’ Screening
The third edition of Scene: Manchester, an LGBTQIA+ film and television festival, has unveiled its full programme, headlined by acclaimed screenwriter Russell T. Davies and Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman. Running in Manchester from 20 to 27 August 2026, the event will combine screenings, panels, comedy, parties and premieres, positioning itself as a major celebration of…
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The BBC and Channel 4 are in talks to merge streaming services… yet again
The Financial Times has reported that the BBC and Channel 4 are once again in early talks to merge their streaming operations, with the aim of creating a British “sovereign platform” capable of competing with global giants such as Netflix. New BBC boss Matt Brittin told the government that the broadcaster has “had a discussion…
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The DCU project I still can’t believe is happening might have cast its lead
GamesRadar+ reports that a long-shot DC Universe (DCU) project, which the writer says they are still surprised is being made, may have found the actor to play its lead role. The piece frames this as notable because the project had seemed an unlikely prospect within James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DC slate, and casting…