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Previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James lead a Brit-heavy Booker prize longlist
Booker prize judges have named their 2026 longlist, with previous winners Douglas Stuart and Marlon James both featuring alongside three-time nominee Elizabeth Strout. The 13-strong selection, revealed on Tuesday and chaired by classicist Mary Beard, spans authors of seven nationalities across three continents, with almost half based in the UK, and is being praised for…
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Star Trek: The Original Voyages Is the Ultimate Resource for Hardcore Trekkies
Penguin Random House imprint Ten Speed Press is releasing “Star Trek: The Original Voyages – A Visual History”, a 416-page hardcover retrospective billed as a definitive resource for fans of the classic 1960s series. IGN has shared an exclusive preview of the book ahead of its November release, which arrives as the franchise marks its…
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan ‘have target on their backs’ in US jail after being accused of child sex offences, lawyer claims as they fight extradition to UK
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who face allegations of child sex offences in the UK, are said to be at heightened risk while held in a US jail as they contest extradition. Their lawyer claims the pair “have a target on their backs” behind bars, raising concerns about their safety during the legal proceedings.…
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8485’s New Cut ‘Buzzbands’ Is a Glimpse Of Self-Aware Hype
Artist 8485 has released a new single called ‘Buzzbands’, described as a self-aware exploration of hype and cultural relevance. The track blends 2000s-influenced production, drawing comparisons to early DFA and Justice, with a contemporary sensibility, positioning 8485 as a meta-commentary act whose songs work as raw but effective pop despite their conceptual framing. The song…
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Home Office used ‘AI hallucinated’ information to refuse asylum claim, judge suggests
A senior immigration judge has suggested the Home Office relied on “AI hallucinated” information to reject the asylum claim of a Moroccan woman and her child, who had fled forced underage marriage and violent abuse. The Home Office cited a supposedly authoritative “country policy information note” (CPIN) confirming Morocco was safe for her, but the…
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Random: Miyamoto’s Current Gaming Habits Are Just As Wholesome As You’d Hope
In a rare in-depth interview with Famitsu, veteran Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that at 73 he barely plays video games alone any more, preferring instead to keep games at his house so his grandchildren visit to play them together. The remark offers a charming glimpse into the personal life of one of gaming’s most…
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BBC Studios Seeking Natural History Unit Chief As Jonny Keeling Moves To Creative Director
BBC Studios has begun recruiting a new chief for its Natural History Unit (NHU), the acclaimed team behind Planet Earth III and The Americas, as current head Jonny Keeling moves into a new Creative Director role. Keeling will stay in his present post until the handover in 2027, ensuring continuity while a successor is found.…
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US consumers are ‘more wary than willing’ to engage with AI in entertainment content, Luminate study finds
A new report from Luminate Intelligence has found that US consumers are generally more cautious than enthusiastic about engaging with entertainment content made using generative AI. The findings, part of the “AI & Media: Audience Attitudes” study published on 24 July, matter because they highlight persistent consumer scepticism towards AI-generated films, TV shows, music and…
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Pokémon’s original US presentation reveals the secret of the franchise’s success
The Video Game History Foundation has published early E3 event recordings, including Nintendo’s May 1998 US presentation that first introduced Pokémon to American audiences after it had been a Japan-only phenomenon since its 1996 launch. The clip, which shows the Pokémon segment between the 23 and 29-minute marks, sheds light on how Nintendo used the…