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Netflix’s Brilliant 16-Episode ‘Witcher’ Replacement Is the Perfect Fantasy Binge
Netflix has found a hit successor to The Witcher in The Haunted Palace, a 16-episode South Korean period-fantasy dramedy that has racked up 84.4 million viewing hours since its premiere in April, according to tracking site FlixPatrol. Directed by Yoon Sung-sik, the series has become a must-watch on the platform, buoyed by strong word of…
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“The Case of the Golden Idol-style deduction meets The X-Files”: Former BioWare devs unveil supernatural detective game The Eventide
Studio Reset, an indie studio founded by former BioWare developers, has revealed its supernatural detective game The Eventide with a debut trailer. The game combines investigative deduction mechanics reminiscent of The Case of the Golden Idol with an X-Files-style paranormal narrative, set in a reality-warping Canadian city rendered in a watercolour-painted, neon-noir art style. Its…
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‘Sick’ influencer and his friends who mocked Ann Widdecombe’s killing for laughs in ‘murder mystery’ spark outrage
An online influencer and a group of friends have provoked widespread anger after mocking the killing of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe as part of a “murder mystery”-themed art display, using imagery bearing an unsettling resemblance to the murdered politician. Critics have branded the display “sick”, accusing those involved of treating a real-life killing as…
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‘Young Sherlock’ Adds Sophie Skelton, Indira Varma, Olivia Williams & Aidan Gillen, Sets Season 2 Returning Cast – See Who’s Not Coming Back
Prime Video’s Young Sherlock has confirmed new cast additions for its second season, including Olivia Williams, Sophie Skelton, Indira Varma and Aidan Gillen, alongside the return of lead Hero Fiennes Tiffin and other key regulars. The casting update also clarifies which Season 1 characters will not be back, notably Zine Tseng, whose storyline concluded in…
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After 40 years, Aliens is still shaping the way video games are made
The Guardian’s games column marks 40 years since James Cameron’s Aliens hit cinemas, arguing the film remains hugely influential on how modern action video games are designed. Where Ridley Scott’s original Alien was a claustrophobic slasher with a tiny cast, Cameron’s sequel turned it into a militarised space war movie, establishing templates for weapons, villainous…
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Mystery as body of British woman, 38, is found in a suitcase in Athens with US Interpol office helping to identify her
The body of a 38-year-old British woman has been found inside a suitcase in Athens, Greece, prompting an investigation involving Interpol’s US office to help establish her identity. The case has drawn international attention as authorities work to confirm who she was and how she died, with police treating the discovery as suspicious. Greek authorities…
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Tom Clancy’s Explosive ‘Reacher’ Replacement Is Quietly Becoming Prime Video’s Latest Global Hit
Prime Video’s Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War has become a quiet streaming success, extending the life of the CIA analyst franchise after its television series concluded following four seasons. The feature-length film shows that appetite for the character remains strong even without a full series, reinforcing Prime Video’s push to keep established franchises alive…
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Mysterious object in NASA Mars photo ignites theories of extraterrestrial life on the Red Planet
A Daily Mail article reports that an unusual object spotted in a NASA Curiosity rover photograph of the Martian surface has prompted speculation online about the possibility of extraterrestrial life, though no scientific explanation or expert analysis is provided in the piece. The story fits a recurring pattern of Mars imagery sparking public fascination, but…
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Disney Unveils Annual Halloween Shop With Costumes, Decor and Coveted Starbucks Cup
Disney Store has launched its 2026 online Halloween Shop, kicking off the retailer’s “spooky season” merchandise well ahead of autumn. The early July launch is a now-established annual tradition, but items are reportedly selling quickly, with the flagship Mickey Family Halloween Collection already live and further stock expected to roll out in the run-up to…
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Artists First Signs ‘Project Hail Mary’s James Ortiz
Talent agency Artists First has signed James Ortiz for management, adding him to its roster as the actor, designer, playwright and director continues to ride high on the success of “Project Hail Mary”. Ortiz co-starred as Rocky, the alien companion to Ryan Gosling’s character, in the Amazon MGM Studios sci-fi hit, which has raised his…