International
Which MasterChef contestants have died? The losses span the US, UK and beyond
The MasterChef format airs in dozens of countries, and over two decades thousands of home cooks have passed through its kitchens. A small number of former contestants have since died — here's who the franchise has lost.
August 15, 2026 11:34 am
Why is Taskmaster leaving Netflix? There's a free way to keep watching
If Taskmaster has appeared in your Netflix "leaving soon" pile, don't panic — nothing has happened to the show itself, and you're about to lose precisely nothing. The reason is licensing. It usually is.
August 15, 2026 10:27 am
Another box office record tumbles as Spider-Man 4 outpaces Avengers and Star Wars
Tom Holland and Sadie Sink’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day has outpaced Star Wars and Avengers at the box office, snatching a fresh record.
August 14, 2026 1:05 pm
It’s official: Ethan Hawke’s ‘The Lowdown’ is coming back to FX
Ethan Hawke’s acclaimed 'The Lowdown' has set its Season 2 premiere date — here’s when and where to watch.
August 13, 2026 5:53 pm
New crime thriller series from the Chicago P.D. creator gets the go-ahead at CBS
CBS has opened a development room on a DEA drama for 2027-28, led by Jesse Lee Soffer — with a title that means business.
August 13, 2026 5:11 pm
Doug Liman’s Snake Island movie adds Sean Penn and Adrien Brody
Snake Island, Doug Liman’s next film, has lined up Sean Penn — and he’s not the only Oscar winner joining the cast.
August 13, 2026 4:33 pm
Post-credits scene? The End of Oak Street follows Supergirl’s lead
Anne Hathaway’s The End of Oak Street puts the post-credits dilemma to bed — in step with Supergirl.
August 13, 2026 3:07 pm
What do Taskmaster winners get? The strangest prize on television, explained
Most game shows hand out cash, cars, or holidays. Taskmaster — running since 2015, first on Dave and on Channel 4 since 2020 — hands out none of the above, and its contestants fight harder than almost anyone on television. Here's what they're actually fighting for.
August 13, 2026 12:55 pm
Ahead of its debut, S.W.A.T. Exiles scores season 2 renewal
You haven’t even seen it yet, but a Starz series has already nabbed a Season 2, as Sony Pictures Television renews it ahead of a 25 September premiere.
August 12, 2026 11:50 am
Streaming surge for Prime Video’s 84-minute Statham meets Bourne action thriller
Prime Video has a big new hit on its hands — an action thriller that plays like five years of Jason Statham with a side of Jason Bourne.
August 11, 2026 4:22 pm
Nolan’s biggest box office record now belongs to The Odyssey, not The Dark Knight Rises
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has overtaken a fan-favourite at the box office to become his biggest global earner ever — and the take is, frankly, massive.
August 10, 2026 3:23 pm
Another box office record: Spider-Man 4 leaps past Avatar 2 and Avengers: Endgame
Spider-Man: Brand New Day just banked another Indian box office milestone, overtaking two enormous Hollywood hits — and the pair it’s leapfrogged aren’t exactly small fry.
August 10, 2026 12:59 pm
Already past $1B globally, Nolan’s The Odyssey still has major international markets to come
If you’re a Nolan fan, The Odyssey has crossed a blockbuster threshold worldwide, with major international markets still ahead — and it’s on course to become his biggest film.
August 9, 2026 9:10 am
Biggest yet? Alan Ritchson is betting his life on Reacher season 4
Alan Ritchson is piling on the hype for Prime Video’s Reacher Season 4, touting its most ambitious action yet — and even betting his life on it.
August 8, 2026 1:20 pm
What’s the one fan question that won’t go away? Inde Navarrette names it
Inde Navarrette has addressed the burning Obsession fan question — and she’s delighted by the wild theories circling her character’s fate.
August 7, 2026 4:24 pm
Why did Ted Lasso season 4 go to Kansas City? Jason Sudeikis explains
Jason Sudeikis has explained why Ted Lasso Season 4 headed to his hometown, Kansas City — and his castmates fell for the place.
August 7, 2026 4:22 pm
What true story inspired Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant?
Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant is rooted in real events — and the backstory is properly haunting.
August 6, 2026 6:42 pm
Disastrous DC record caps Supergirl’s box office run
Supergirl’s theatrical run has sputtered to a close, and it’s bagged the sort of DC record you know Warner Bros. would rather bury.
August 6, 2026 2:52 pm
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