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Biden’s classified docs narrative crumbles amid release of ghostwriter tapes: ‘Be careful’
Recordings of former US President Joe Biden’s interviews with his memoir ghostwriter, obtained during special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into his handling of classified documents, have been made public after a lengthy legal battle. Biden’s lawyers had fought for months to keep the tapes sealed but dropped their lawsuit, with a judge accepting the withdrawal,…
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Ryan Gosling Pitched His Own ‘Ghost Rider’ Movie to Marvel as Studio Slows Down Output to Restore Quality: ‘When Quantity Is So Much, You Get Spread Thin’
Marvel Studios is scaling back its film and television output in a deliberate move to focus on quality after several years of critical and commercial disappointment. At its Comic-Con presentation, the studio confirmed only four new MCU releases across 2026 and 2027, including the Disney+ series “VisionQuest” in October, before adding two tentpoles to the…
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‘Power’ Deal: Netflix Licenses First Four Series Of Starz Franchise From Lionsgate Television
Netflix has struck a major licensing deal with Lionsgate Television to stream the first four instalments of Starz’s “Power” franchise, marking a significant expansion beyond Starz’s usual exclusivity. Netflix has acquired non-exclusive international rights to “Power”, “Power Book II: Ghost”, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and “Power Book IV: Force”, along with domestic US rights…
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CBS Sets Fall Premiere Dates For Drama, Comedy & Reality Series Including ‘Tracker’, ‘Survivor’, ‘Ghosts’ And ‘NCIS’, ‘Fire Country’ & ‘FBI’ Franchises
CBS has announced its full fall 2026 premiere schedule, confirming return dates for major franchises including “NCIS,” “FBI,” “Fire Country” and reality staples “Survivor” and “The Amazing Race,” alongside new series such as “NCIS: New York.” The announcement gives viewers a clear roadmap for the network’s autumn line-up, with a concentrated “premiere week” in early…
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‘Resident Evil,’ ‘Ghosts,’ ‘Walking Dead’ and More Stars Geek Out on Comic-Con’s Biggest Panels
Variety returned to San Diego Comic-Con, hosting casts from several major film and TV franchises at its Variety Studio, presented by Google TV. Conversations spanned upcoming projects such as the “Resident Evil” film, animated series “My Adventures With Superman,” sitcom “Ghosts,” and new vampire spinoff “Eternally Yours,” offering fans fresh details ahead of their respective…
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‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Author Matt Dinniman Explains Casting Audiobook Narrator Jeff Hays as Princess Donut: ‘We Are Listening’ to the Fans
Author Matt Dinniman has confirmed that Jeff Hays, the longtime narrator of his “Dungeon Crawler Carl” audiobooks, will voice the talking cat Princess Donut in Peacock’s upcoming live-action adaptation of the fantasy novel series. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, Dinniman said the casting was intended to reassure a fanbase wary of adaptations disappointing them, framing…
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Tom Hanks Officially Replaced in Netflix’s New Dan Brown Series
Netflix has cast Morgan Spector, star of HBO’s *The Gilded Age*, as symbologist Robert Langdon in a new series adapting Dan Brown’s novels, taking over the role from Tom Hanks. Hanks played Langdon across three films directed by Ron Howard, beginning with the 2006 adaptation of *The Da Vinci Code*, one of the best-selling novels…
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Sony has rolled back its State of Play record-low savings on two major PS5 Collector Editions for a limited time
Sony has reintroduced record-low discounts on two major PlayStation 5 Collector’s Editions that were first offered during a recent State of Play showcase, giving shoppers another brief window to buy at the reduced price. The move matters for PS5 owners and collectors who missed the original promotional window, as Collector’s Editions typically sell at a…
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SDCC 2026’s best trailers are heavy on cyberpunk and sci-fi
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 delivered a wave of trailers over the weekend, with much of the buzz centred on cyberpunk and science fiction adaptations. Alongside various announcements across film, TV and gaming, the convention offered first looks at two long-awaited streaming series based on genre classics, plus fresh footage from returning fantasy and sci-fi favourites,…
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O’Donoghue’s ‘pride and relief’ after banishing ghosts of 2021
Ryan O’Donoghue’s man-of-the-match display in Mayo’s All-Ireland football final win over Kerry has brought him a sense of redemption after missing a crucial penalty against Tyrone in the 2021 final. The 27-year-old set the tone with a relentless performance against Kerry, and afterwards described feeling both pride and relief, saying he had never fully moved…