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Catriona Mactaggart wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

American streaming service Netflix has cancelled comedian Chris D’Elia’s upcoming prank show as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct.

The unscripted show was set to feature comedian Bryan Callen who wou […]

Jo Elliott wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

The second longest running musical in the West End, Phantom of The Opera, is closing after thirty-four years, due to financial pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The news comes as a stark reminder of […]

James Reynolds wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

On Saturday 25 July, the UK government announced that those returning from Spain would face a 14 day self-isolation period, effective from Monday 27 July. This comes after reports of spikes in the number of […]

Paul Dawson wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

As a franchise, X-Men is a cornerstone of the comic book industry with multiple screen adaptations – with a mixture of failure and success. This has included spin-off films such as Deadpool and the Wolverine t […]

Harriet Metcalfe wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

Anyone familiar with the Marvel Cinematic Universe knows that, well – it’s pretty damn big. So condensing hours of stories, characters and adventure into a video-game can be difficult, to say the least. But […]

Megan Roxburgh wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

CD Projekt Red has announced that there are no plans for a beta for their upcoming release, Cyberpunk 2077.

The announcement came via the game’s official Twitter account after reports that several people r […]

Harriet Metcalfe wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

Despite some questionable lyrics, Paramount are heading back to “those Summer Nights” to form the prequel to the original 1978 musical Grease. Leah McKendrick’s script is set to explore how Sandy and Danny met […]

Neve GF wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

The National Theatre has begun it’s process of modelling reconfigured spaces in preparation for socially distanced shows.

Throughout the lockdown period, The National Theatre streamed sixteen productions on […]

Noah Keate wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

BritBox, the streaming service backed by a joint venture between BBC Studios and ITV, has planned to expand its services to an extra 25 countries across the world.

The service, which aims to enhance legacy […]

Paul Dawson wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

During a weekend filled with announcements, trailers, and all of your questions answered at the inaugural Comic-Con@home event, the biggest revelation stemmed from a fan-organised Q&A which saw a hefty accusation […]

Olly Singleton wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

The process of debate is one of the founding principles of democracy. The notion of ‘debate’ rests upon the fact that bad ideas and toxic points of view can be weeded out using a mixture of logic, evidence, and […]

Chris Connor wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

The nominations for September’s Emmy Awards have been announced, with a host of surprise inclusions and omissions offering multiple talking points.

Netflix has shown that is truly the king of television, b […]

George Bell wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

What happens when you bring together the two acting legends Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts?

Apparently you get the rather forgettable The Pelican Brief from 1993. Okay, then – what happens when you b […]

Katie Wheatley wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

As consumers are trying to make their wardrobes more sustainable, it comes as no surprise that fashion brands are making an effort to become more sustainable too. They’re adapting to what their customers want. H […]

Gemma Laws wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

It’s been well over two months since George Floyd died at the hands of the police. Black Lives Matter (BLM) and anti-racism protests are still taking place globally, with some cities hosting daily demonstrations. […]

Charlie Vogelsang wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

With Playstation and Xbox dominating the console wars, retro-gaming hardware maker Analogue has seized the opportunity to take on the handheld market, announcing the Analogue Pocket for launch in 2020. […]

Bethany Carter wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

The wait is finally over. After six years, American rock-band, Delta Spirit have returned with their latest single ‘It Ain’t Easy.’ The release comes in preparation for their upcoming album, which is dropp […]

George Bell wrote a new post 5 years, 4 months ago

With Netflix’s recent success in The Witcher, it is not surprising that a second season is in development. What is surprising however is that not only is Netflix bringing out an animated film set in the same u […]

Lottie Hayton wrote a new post 5 years, 5 months ago

Amadeus, streamed as part of the National Theatre At Home series, allowed viewers to stream Michael Longhurt’s revival of playwright Peter Shaffer’s story of genius, ambition and jealousy directly into their hom […]

Steph Green wrote a new post 5 years, 5 months ago

Some people need absolute silence to be at peace or to work. Others opt for lo-fi beats, classical piano or white noise to help tune their wandering brains. Lately, however, I’ve discovered a section of YouTube t […]