BBC Radio 2 star Tina Daheley announces exit from breakfast show amid huge changes for station
She is leaving shortly before Sara Cox takes over as host, replacing Scott Mills who was let go by the BBC in March.
Virginia Woolf’s Night and Day review: A decent ensemble cast carries this staid adaptation
As a big cinema fan, I found Tina Gharavi’s adaptation interesting – it initially felt quite modern, but eventually settled into a pretty traditional, though enjoyable, story about women finding their strength. The actors were all really good, and honestly, they’re a big part of why the film works as well as it does.
Craig Fairbrass says new Rise of the Footsoldier film is ‘closest he’ll get to Bond’ as franchise leans into “explosive action”
The actor best known for playing the infamous gangster Pat Tate is back for the seventh movie in the series, titled Rise of the Footsoldier: Redemption.
Live-Action Remake of Studio Ghibli Masterpiece Kiki’s Delivery Service Officially Announced
No release date has been announced for the new adaptation yet, but it has the potential to tell a more complete story than the Studio Ghibli film by utilizing the other five books in the series. Author Eiko Kadono has expressed her excitement, saying, “Kiki is embarking on a new journey into a different world. I believe this will be a wonderful show, and I’m eager to see it come to life.”
George Lucas Still Owns One Part of Star Wars, Reveals Clone Wars Star
Despite selling Lucasfilm to Disney, George Lucas still owns the land where much of the Star Wars magic happened. Matthew Wood, a sound editor and the voice of General Grievous, shared at Spacecon 2026 (as reported by The Popverse) that Lucas built a beautiful studio complex about 40 minutes north of San Francisco, near wine country. Remarkably, he’s donated 90% of the land to be preserved as open space, ensuring it will never be developed.
One of the Best Square Enix PS5 RPGs Now Free for Some
PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro owners who subscribe to PS Plus Extra or Premium can now download Final Fantasy XVI at no extra cost. Originally released as a PS5 exclusive in 2023 with a $70 price tag, it’s a fantastic deal for players to get it free around three years later. While it’s unknown exactly how long the game will remain available through PlayStation Plus, it will likely be available for 12 to 24 months, based on past offers. It’s unlikely to be available for less than 12 months.
12 PS Plus Extra Game Removals for July 2026 Confirmed
Twelve PlayStation games currently available on the PS Plus Extra subscription will be removed in July. You have about a month – until June 16th, 2024 – to enjoy these titles before they’re no longer included.
Mamma Mia and Atonement stars in “provocative” trailer for passionate new TV drama
The brief preview shows Tom and Beth enjoying their lives with their spouses – Hannah, played by Shelley Conn, and Neil, played by Matthew McNulty – before hinting at a passionate relationship developing between Tom and Beth themselves.
Hacked Humanity: A Tale of Tokens, Phishing, and Audacious Recovery
In the wake of this digital larceny, Humanity Protocol has unfurled its recovery strategy like a peacock’s tail, each feather a meticulously crafted step toward redemption. The old H token, once a symbol of trust, now lies in the dustbin of history, replaced by a freshly audited ERC-20 asset. A 1:1 airdrop, they promise, as if tokens were confetti at a carnival of second chances. How charming, how absurdly hopeful.
Halo: Fireteam Noble Announced for 2027 for Halo: Reach Fans
Xbox and Halo Studios recently revealed a new Halo novel called Halo: Fireteam Noble. This continues the tradition of Halo books that have been published since the series began. The novel is being written by Troy Denning, a New York Times bestselling author who’s very familiar with the Halo universe. He’s previously penned several Halo novels including Outcasts, Divine Wind, Shadows of Reach, Oblivion, Silent Storm, Retribution, and Last Light. Denning is also known for his work on Star Wars.