Tina Turner | An icon lost, an astounding legacy left behind
In the end, Tina Turner got to tell her own story. We pay tribute to the singer and style icon who leaves behind an indelible mark.
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ITV boss standing by Jeremy Clarkson, admits what he wrote was "awful"
Jeremy Clarkson is still set to present Who Wants To Be A Millionaire for ITV, the boss of ITV Studios has confirmed.
Avatar: The Way Of Water hits big – but it might not be enough
James Cameron's Avatar sequel already has nearly half a billion dollars to its name - but there's a long way for it yet to go.
Qatar 2022 | Why is it being left to footballers to protest?
The controversy around the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is leaving the burden to protest on the shoulders of twentysomething footballers.
The US cinema chain that's introducing venues for Zoom calls
Move over Black Panther! AMC cinemas want to hire out a theatre for you to make Zoom calls from!
The bonfire of Twitter: an Elon Musk story
To celebrate Bonfire Night, Elon Musk seems to be spending his time setting fire to his new $44bn plaything, Twitter...
If you have millions of social media followers, you also have a responsibility
Twitter users with millions of followers can't be oblivious to the impact of their words. It's a power that needs to be wielded with care.
Here comes the squeeze on streaming services
As many households in the UK are finding, it might just come down to a choice between paying the bills, and keeping up that Netflix subscription.
The attempt to rebuild the Golden Globes continues
The Golden Globes will return to television in 2023, without Ricky Gervais hosting. And on a one-year deal...
The Internet is disappearing before our eyes, and nobody seems to notice
Websites are deleting their older articles. Sites are closing down. And material is potentially being lost forever...
We Will Rock You stopped by audience punch-up
The Queen musical We Will Rock You came to an abrupt halt in Birmingham on Saturday night, due to an audience incident.
Finally, something’s (sort of) being done about gaming loot boxes
The UK government wants action on loot boxes in videogaming - but isn't legislating to stop them just yet.
A Saw-themed escape room is heading to London
If you've ever watched a Saw film and felt the need to be tortured to death, help might just be at hand.
Marvel Studios under fire over visual effects
Some (unofficial) light has been shone on the drop in quality of visual effects work in Marvel productions.
Nintendo warns against using your Switch if it gets too hot
It's not just human beings who swelter in the heat - turns out your Nintendo Switch isn't a fan either.
Turns out Paramount+ is commissioning a lot of UK productions
It might have only landed in the UK last month, but Paramount+ has been busy putting British film and TV crews to work.
Netflix less likely to take risks 'on people without names'
The Power Of The Dog writer and director Jane Campion admits Netflix changes make some risky movies less likely to happen.
Streaming challenges ahead for Paramount+ and HBO Max
Paramount+ faces earnings challenges, whilst Warner Bros pulls back on some HBO Max-related plans in Europe.
Taron Egerton has career choices to make
Following his withdrawal from Cock, Taron Egerton is looking ahead to more big screen projects.
As a species, we deserve better videogames than Candy Crush Saga
Candy Crush Saga is what happens when a fun videogame meets the harder edges of capitalism: unfortunately, it's a model that works.
Free Tickets | The Film Quiz Podcast recording, with Nick Helm
Join us in London for the live recording of a brand new movie podcast, hosting by Nick Helm - details of free tickets here.
How Music Stars Are Keeping Control Of Their Biopics
The biopic of Madonna is set to be directed by, well, Madonna - and control over the material is becoming the norm rather than the exception where such biopics are concerned.
The Quiet Hits At The UK Box Office in 2022
They might not be doing Marvel numbers, but there's a growing band of smaller films helping prop up the UK cinema box office in 2022.
Netflix Fights Back With Big Hitters as Numbers Tumble
Netflix has some big new shows and films to talk about, as it looks to turn around the narrative of a tricky year.
James Corden Returns to UK Drama With Mammals
James Corden leads the cast of Jez Butterworth's upcoming series, Mammals. Here's a bunch of images released from the upcoming drama.
Director Lynne Ramsay Sets Her First Film in Five Years
One of Britain's best film directors, Lynne Ramsay, is heading to colder climes to being a Margaret Atwood story to film.
EA Sports: Why Is It Taking Its FIFA Gamble?
EA rolls the dice and ends it 25-year relationship with FIFA. But why? And what happens after the release of FIFA 23 later this year?
Stranger Things Is Heading To London Next Week
You can sort of take part in an episode of Stranger Things from next week - and there's unlimited time for shopping!
PlayStation And Xbox Stocks Likely To Struggle Until 2024
Remember the old days when you could go into a shop and buy a PlayStation and Xbox?
Apparently, They Can't Fit The Wicked Musical Into One Film
The big screen adaptation of hit musical Wicked is now going to be split into two films, with the first arriving in 2024.
