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entertainment2 min read10/27/2026Walter Koenig improvised his Columbo appearance
After Peter Falk asked for different dialogue, Walter Koenig improvised his Columbo scene in a single take. The actor, known for playing Chekov in Star Trek, has died aged 90.
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culture2 min read10/26/2026Young viewers value YouTube, cinema and characters they recognise
A report on young Americans' viewing habits shows support for different storytelling formats, more realistic characters and friendship-focused stories.
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entertainment2 min read10/25/2026RAYE celebrates Mercury Prize win with a message of hope
The British singer won for This Music May Contain Hope, with judges praising its musical variety and its story of everyday life and love.
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entertainment2 min read10/24/2026Tributes paid to Alien and Top Gun actor Tom Skerritt
Tom Skerritt has died from natural causes aged 93. His career included memorable film roles and an Emmy-winning performance in Picket Fences.
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entertainment2 min read10/24/2026Brent Spiner explains why he lost an early Star Wars role
The actor struggled to pronounce ‘Millennium Falcon’ during a Star Wars radio production, but later returned to the franchise in Star Wars Rebels.
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entertainment2 min read10/23/2026Fan-built Daft Punk stage to become an official Lego set
A model inspired by Daft Punk’s Alive tour is becoming an official Lego product. Its creator is helping Lego’s designers develop the final version.
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ai2 min read10/22/2026Spotify stops recommending millions of AI and spam tracks
Spotify has excluded more than 50 million tracks from its recommendations this year, but has not deleted them. Its changes aim to give human artists more attention.
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entertainment2 min read10/21/2026Why horror films can hide danger in plain sight
Film-makers use the limits of attention and the way our eyes respond to movement and faces to build fear.
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culture2 min read10/20/2026Ancient bronze offers a possible clue to the Oscar’s design
An art dealer has suggested a connection between an Egyptian figure and the Oscar statuette, based on its appearance and its former owner’s friendship with the designer.
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business2 min read10/19/2026Netflix chooses Peter Rice to lead its content business
Former Disney television chairman Peter Rice will replace Bela Bajaria at Netflix. The appointment follows an announcement of around 1,000 job cuts.
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entertainment2 min read10/18/2026George Takei’s unusual guest role in The Neighbors
The actor played the father of an alien leader in a comedy that brought him together with Mark Hamill.
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entertainment2 min read10/17/2026Comic Con brings final-season news and a Blade Runner experience
Daredevil is approaching its final season, while Starfleet Academy is making its final voyage. Fans explored Blade Runner 2099 through a special event.
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entertainment2 min read10/16/2026Why Rocky needed a mechanical version for some scenes
A puppet gave Rocky more natural movement, while a mechanical model helped avoid editing problems around screens.
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entertainment2 min read10/15/2026TV4 delays reality show after losing its completed season
The Swedish version of The Challenge will now arrive in 2027. TV4 confirms a technical failure but rejects claims that an AI agent deleted the finished season.
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entertainment2 min read10/14/2026The mystery programme that expanded Leonard Nimoy’s career
In Search Of gave Leonard Nimoy recognition beyond Spock and influenced later programmes investigating unexplained events.
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entertainment2 min read10/13/2026Powderfinger plan comeback tour after 17-year break
The Brisbane rock band will begin its Australian tour next September, with every show taking place in a huge tent.
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entertainment2 min read7/13/2026Moana live-action film opens weakly
Disney’s live-action Moana opened with low box office numbers. The film may end up costing Disney a large sum of money.
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entertainment1 min read7/13/2026Avengers: Doomsday runs into trouble in editing
Avengers: Doomsday is facing problems after filming began before the script was complete. The film is still set for release on 18 December 2026.
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entertainment2 min read7/5/2026Trailer released for new Hunger Games film
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will be released on 20 November. The story is set 24 years before the events of the main series and centres on a young Haymitch Abernathy in the 50th Hunger Games. The film has now received a new trailer.
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entertainment2 min read6/19/2026Korean drama about schools becomes a hit
Teach You a Lesson quickly reached the top of Netflix’s non-English rankings. The drama follows a special school unit that deals with bullying, cheating and other problems, while also asking what education should do when schools are in crisis.
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