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The Odyssey and Spider-Man make for record-breaking summer box office worldwide
The biggest May to September of all time was recorded in US cinemas, with the UK enjoying a 56% rise in audiences, outstripped by an 88% lift in the Middle East and AfricaAs well as celebrating their wedding, the actors Tom Holland and Zendaya have something else to toast: their two summer blockbusters – The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day – have officially made box office history. The films were credited as the driving force behind the US’s biggest summer season of all time, taking...
Spoiler alert: AI in cinema 'just a tool, won’t replace actors and human beings'
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome film producer Lahoucine Grimich. He challenges the prevailing narrative that cinema is an industry in existential crisis. While acknowledging that viewing habits have dramatically shifted since the pandemic, he argues that streaming platforms, public support and theatrical exhibition are not competing forces.
Raygun: Breaking Badly review – the ridiculed Olympic B-girl gets the last laugh … and it’s a total joy
She spent the biggest moment of her career at the Paris Olympics thrashing around like a toddler having a tantrum – then went viral globally. Now, a new Netflix film reveals how the much-mocked breakdancer got over itNetflix’s Untold is ostensibly a series of sports documentaries. However, since its inception five years ago, it has been most successful when sport collides with the wider celebrity machine.
Turning Point: Generation 9/11 to Raygun: Breaking Badly – the seven best shows to stream this week
A moving look at the attacks that changed everything 25 years ago, and a documentary about the Australian breakdancer who had a very bad day … while the whole world was watchingAt the time, the 9/11 attacks felt like the most significant geopolitical moment of most of our lives. As this wide-ranging documentary shows, that initial impression has largely been confirmed. Twenty-five years later, the events retain their power to shock, but here they’re taken as the starting point for an...
Guns, cars and chihuahuas: Breaking down the GTA 6 extended look
Guns, cars and chihuahuas: Breaking down the GTA 6 extended look Here's what those Netflix viewers got to see ahead of the YouTube crowd. The advertisement that everyone has been waiting for is finally here.
Breaking: Ralph Carr sentenced to six years in jail for rape
Ralph Carr sentenced to six years in jail for rape of young woman in 2023 Disgraced celebrity agent Ralph Carr has cried as a judge sentenced him to six years in prison after he was found guilty of raping a woman in an "appalling" attack. Carr's last-ditch legal bid to halt his case was today denied by Judge Frank Gucciardo, ending his hopes to be released on bail ahead of an appeal. The one-time manager of top Australian singers and Richmond AFL great Dustin Martin will have to serve a...
The Moviegoing Experience Is Breaking
IMAX and Christopher Nolan have stoked demand to for Imax 70mm tickets ridiculous levels that getting “Dune: Part Three” tickets is virtually impossible (Source: Bloomberg)
Brain-breaking sex, bad boys in leather and queer glory: why TV vampires are so intoxicating
The Vampire Lestat has seduced fans around the world with his eye-popping antics. But this obsession with hot vamps goes way beyond forbidden love, bare chests and a taste for LSD-laced bloodIf you want TV audiences to forgive a fictional man for absolutely anything, just sharpen his fangs and stick him in velvet. The horny musical drama The Vampire Lestat, which became a cult hit in the US earlier this year.
Breaking: US actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
US actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36Posted Mon 17 Aug 2026 at 1:49pmMon 17 Aug 2026 at 1:49pmMon 17 Aug 2026 at 1:49pmHayden Panettiere attends the premiere of Scream VI in New York City, 2023. (Reuters: Caitlin Ochs)American actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, according to reports by US media. She was best known for TV shows such as Nashville and Heroes.
TV tonight: inside a mountaineer’s controversial record-breaking climb
Kristin Harila scaled 14 peaks in 92 days – but that’s not why she made the headlines. Plus: meet the new Drag Race queens! Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Sky DocumentariesA white-knuckle documentary that uses footage captured by Norwegian mountaineer Kristin Harila and her climbing partner, Tenjen “Lama” Sherpa, as they broke a world record by completing 14 of the world’s highest peaks in 92 days.
Inheritance alert as '£200 mistake' could tear family apart
Inheritance alert as '£200 mistake' could tear family apart Experts have explained how to avoid problems at a difficult time Financial planners are warning of a £200 inheritance mistake that tears families apart and urging Brits to record which possessions they intend to leave to whom and why. The biggest inheritance rows aren't always over money – they can be over dad's watch, mum's jewellery or grandad's guitar. Financial planners are urging families to have open conversations about...
Seeing double? Don’t worry, you’re just in Twinsburg, Ohio at the right time of year
Don’t worry, you’re just in Twinsburg, Ohio at the right time of year ‘ It's my Disneyland,’ says Jaquada Royal, from Ohio, who attends the festival with her identical twin, Laquala Royal, almost every year - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments If you walk through Twinsburg, Ohio, this weekend and start seeing double, don’t panic — it’s just the Twins Days Festival. For more than half a century, the small town about 25 miles from Cleveland has welcomed twins, triplets and even quadruples, in a...
Demise of the monoculture: why so many have never heard UK’s record-breaking No 1 single
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In is longest-running No 1 single in UK chart history, and yet it seems to have passed many people byIt’s the biggest song in the UK, but have you ever heard it? That was the question many were asking this week, after Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In became the longest-running No 1 single in UK chart history, spending an unprecedented 19 weeks at the top. The British Phonographic Industry said the song had resonated with listeners “in such a...
Spider-Man and The Odyssey are splitting up IMAX screens after a record-breaking weekend
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is joining The Odyssey in IMAX theaters after both movies led the biggest weekend in box office history. On Monday, IMAX announced that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be available in select digital IMAX locations across North America starting Thursday, August 6th. The news comes as The Odyssey's exclusive three-weekend run in IMAX theaters comes to an end, allowing Spider-Man: Brand New Day to play alongside it, as reported by Variety.
Breaking: Ralph Carr named as Melbourne businessman found guilty of rape
Ralph Carr named as Melbourne businessman found guilty of rape By court reporter Kristian Silva Posted Mon 3 Aug 2026 at 2:50pm Celebrity agent Ralph Carr can be named as the Melbourne businessman who was found guilty of rape last month. Carr, a well-known figure in Melbourne entertainment circles, has represented artists and athletes for decades, including former AFL star Dustin Martin and singer Kate Ceberano.
Record-breaking climber Nirmal Purja among those killed in avalanche
Record-breaking climber Nirmal Purja among those killed in avalanche Record-breaking climber Nirmal Purja among those killed in avalanche Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who rose to fame through Netflix documentary 14 Peaks after his record-breaking climb of the world’s 14 highest mountains, has been confirmed dead after an avalanche struck his Broad Peak expedition in Pakistan. His team confirmed the news, with three bodies recovered. Published On 1 Aug 2026
Breaking: UK YouTuber Yung Filly found not guilty of raping Perth woman after concert
Jury finds UK YouTuber Yung Filly not guilty of raping Perth woman after concert Posted Fri 31 Jul 2026 at 1:58pm UK YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly has been found not guilty of raping a young fan after a concert in Perth. Yung Filly, real name Andres Barrientos, 30, has not been able to leave Australia without court permission since being charged with the violent sexual assault of the 20-year-old woman after a Perth nightclub concert in 2024. After a trial spanning eight days, a jury has...
Breaking: Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling arrested by NT Police over alleged assault
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling arrested by police over alleged assault on NT Administrator David Connolly Thu 30 Jul 2026 at 10:03am , updatedThu 30 Jul 2026 at 10:10am Federal Member for Solomon, Luke Gosling, has been arrested in relation to an alleged assault on the Northern Territory Administrator, David Connolly. The ABC has previously reported the alleged incident occurred at the NT Thailand Grand Festival in Darwin on July 18. Police began investigating the matter last week and...
Wildfire emergency near Madrid forces over 10,000 to flee as Spain sounds alarm
Dramatic footage filmed overnight on 23 and 24 July 2026 in San Martín de Valdeiglesias and Chapinería, south-west of Madrid, shows firefighters confronting towering flames, Civil Guard officers responding to the advancing fire, and displaced residents sheltering in an emergency centre. Locals described flames and thick smoke surrounding San Martín de Valdeiglesias, forcing residents, including many elderly people, to flee their homes. Spain declared an unprecedented national emergency over...
Avengers: Doomsday’s first trailer puts everyone on high alert
After months of teasing us with reminders about how large Avengers: Doomsday's cast is going to be, Marvel has finally released a proper trailer for the film. Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom definitely appears to be causing a lot of the chaos in Doomsday's first trailer, the movie seems like it's going to feature more than a few moments where different teams of heroes fight one another. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) seems to be the only person who understands that the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and the...
Breaking: Terence Donovan dies aged 90
Celebrated Australian actor, and Neighbours and Home and Away star, Terence Donovan has died in Melbourne aged 90. His son, fellow actor Jason Donovan, announced the news on Sunday via social media, paying tribute to his beloved father as "larger than life" and "our world". "It is with great sadness but also a sense of celebration of a long full life that myself and my brother Paul announce our father Terence died peacefully last night here in Melbourne," he wrote.
Breaking: Sam Neill's cause of death revealed by agent
Sam Neill died of pneumonia, long-term agent confirms By Radio New Zealand's Nicky Park Thu 16 Jul 2026 at 1:10pm New Zealand actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, his long-time agent has confirmed. The My Brilliant Career and Jurassic Park star died in Sydney on Monday aged 78. Philip Grenz, Neill's agent of 19 years, confirmed the actor's cause of death in a statement released on Thursday.
Breaking: Actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
Actor Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park, dies Mon 13 Jul 2026 at 3:56pm Actor Sam Neill, who starred in My Brilliant Career and Jurassic Park, has died aged 78. A post made to his social media account on Monday afternoon said he had died in Sydney "surrounded by his family". "The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free," the statement, posted to Instagram, said.
Randolph Mantooth, who played medic in NBC’s ‘Emergency!’, dies at 80
LOS ANGELES — Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter and medic John Gage in NBC’s “Emergency!” television series in the 1970s, has died at age 80 after a long illness, his family said Friday. Mantooth’s role and the show, which ran for five years, changed the way that first responders were seen on TV, his family said.
Breaking hearts and blowing minds: Robyn’s 20 greatest songs – ranked!
As she tours the UK, we pick the best of an artist who defined the ‘sad banger’ – but also radiates joy and strength from her perfect pop songsRobyn has written and recorded more striking and melodically rich songs than this, but the opening track of Body Talk Part 1 might be this famously unbiddable pop star’s mission statement: an appealingly minimal bit of house music that dismisses a list of eye-rolling complaints aimed at everything from the music industry to uncomfortable shoes by...
Breaking: Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74
Village People founding member, lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74 Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 6:59pm The lead singer and a founding member of the Village People disco group has died at the age of 74. Victor Willis, who portrayed a policeman and naval officer in the troupe, founded the group in 1977 with Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo.
The show must go on: musical theatre cancellations lead to industry calls for urgent government help
In the space of a week, two major musicals, Waitress and Beetlejuice, and a $20m opera were forced to cancel shows amid skyrocketing costs, putting hundreds out of workGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s theatre industry is in desperate need of tax reform to keep it alive, experts have warned the federal government, after two major touring musicals and a $20m opera cancelled shows in the space of a week, citing skyrocketing costs and soft box office sales....
‘Our characters like to be naughty’: the makers of the Nirvanna mockumentary on illegal skydiving, taboo-breaking and time travel
Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol’s (non-Cobain affiliated) movie feels like Jackass via Back to the Future. They talk about how the supreme silliness was stressful to film, and how times have changed since their ‘tasteless’ 2007 web seriesIf there is ever a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for fictional bands, the likes of Spın̈al Tap and the Rutles will be guaranteed a place. Less certain is the fate of the duo created by Toronto college friends Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol in Nirvana the Band...
Breaking: Animal cruelty charges laid a year on from piggery footage
The RSPCA has charged five people with animal cruelty offences following a welfare investigation at an Adelaide Plains piggery. Fourteen pigs were euthanased after an RSPCA raid last year, which was prompted by covert footage from an activist group purportedly filmed at the premises. It is uncertain whether the charges relate to the footage.
‘I thank God for killing me and bringing me back’: Nicolas Winding Refn on the emergency op that inspired his new sci-fi horror
Notorious for ultra-violent movies like Drive and The Neon Demon, the Dane had lost the will to direct until ‘the Tom Cruise of surgeons’ saved his life – and triggered an astonishing creative rebirthNicolas Winding Refn has his phone out, showing me one of the goriest scenes he’s ever been involved in. Given that the Danish director’s movies have involved hands getting sliced off, eyeballs being gouged out and a son reaching deep inside his mother’s womb, that’s certainly saying something....