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James Bond reboot faces delays as new producer sets cautious pace
The future of the James Bond franchise remains uncertain, as producer David Heyman has confirmed there is still no concrete timeline for the next installment. In an interview with Screen Daily,…
9-1-1 S9E5 review: when the twist isn’t shocking, just pointless
TL;DR: 9-1-1 Season 9, Episode 5 is a frustrating, repetitive misfire that trades emotional nuance for cheap heartbreak. Eddie deserved better than another round of grief therapy disguised as character growth, and…
All Her Fault review: a twisty, heart-pounding kidnapping drama
TL;DR: All Her Fault is a high-octane, gut-wrenching psychological thriller anchored by Sarah Snook’s powerhouse performance. Equal parts mystery, motherhood horror, and social commentary, it’s the kind of binge that’ll have you…
Pluribus review: the smartest, strangest, and most emotional series on TV right now
TL;DR: Pluribus is Vince Gilligan’s sci-fi redemption arc — a cerebral, funny, and haunting masterpiece that gives Rhea Seehorn the spotlight she’s long deserved. Equal parts Severance, The X-Files, and Better Call Saul, it’s Apple…
Netflix unveils first look at animated spin-off Stranger Things: Tales From ’85
Netflix marked Stranger Things Day 2025 by unveiling the first look at its upcoming animated spin-off, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85. The new series revisits Hawkins, Indiana, through an animated lens,…
First look at the new resident evil movie reveals Raccoon City before the outbreak
Production on the new live-action Resident Evil film is underway, and the first set photos reveal how Prague is being transformed into the familiar, decaying streets of Raccoon City. The images show…
Animenia Abu Dhabi returns with record-breaking AED 400,000 cosplay prize pool
Anime fans across the region can mark their calendars—Animenia Abu Dhabi is officially returning from 11 to 15 February 2026, promising a five-day celebration of anime, gaming, music, food, and immersive pop…
Netflix’s Death by Lightning review: history, politics, and chaos collide
TL;DR: Netflix’s Death by Lightning turns a forgotten presidential assassination into a tragicomic masterclass in delusion, with Matthew Macfadyen giving the performance of his career as history’s most pathetic egomaniac. It’s sharp,…
The Simpsons S37E5 review: nostalgia, donuts, and a beautiful callback to 1989
TL;DR: The Simpsons just pulled off one of the most meaningful callbacks in its history. In “Bad Boys... For Life?”, Homer finally sees himself in Bart, echoing the show’s first-ever episode and completing…
Everyone streamed Kpop Demon Hunters, so now it’s getting a sequel, in 2029
Sony and Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel — though fans will need patience, because it won’t land on screens until 2029. The decision comes after the…
Mayor of Kingstown S4E2 review: the death that changes everything
TL;DR: Mayor of Kingstown Season 4, Episode 2, “Promises to Keep,” takes everything great about Taylor Sheridan’s dark crime universe — moral ambiguity, poetic violence, broken men trying to fix a…
Apple pairs new sci-fi series Pluribus with official companion podcast
Apple is expanding the rollout of its upcoming sci-fi series Pluribus with an official companion podcast set to launch alongside the show. The series, created by Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul showrunner Vince Gilligan, debuts…
The Mummy franchise revived with new sequel, not a reboot
Universal Pictures is reviving The Mummy franchise with a direct sequel to the beloved Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz films, marking the first true continuation of the 1999 and 2001 entries rather…
STARZPLAY tops DataEQ report as MENA’s most positively rated streaming platform
STARZPLAY has been ranked as the most positively received streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa, according to the 2025 MENA Streaming Services Flash Report by DataEQ. The…
All’s Fair review: Kim Kardashian’s legal drama is beautifully empty
TL;DR: All’s Fair is a visual feast with nothing on the plate. Kim Kardashian’s poised performance and Murphy’s eye for opulence can’t save a story that confuses empowerment with excess. It’s…
Predator: Badlands review: the most fun you’ll have rooting for an eight-foot bug-faced dude with a heart (and a bestie)
TL;DR: Predator: Badlands is a bold, funny, and surprisingly emotional reimagining that turns the galaxy’s deadliest hunter into its most relatable underdog. With Elle Fanning’s sharp dual performance, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi’s breakout…
All’s Fair: Disney+ debuts Kim Kardashian-led courtroom series
Ryan Murphy’s new legal drama All’s Fair is now streaming on Disney+, marking another addition to the platform’s expanding catalogue of adult-oriented titles. The series debuts with three episodes available immediately, followed…
Squid Game: The Challenge season 2: the soul of the game is gone
TL;DR: Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 doubles down on its dystopian spectacle with higher stakes and lower humanity. It’s brilliantly made, psychologically fascinating, and ethically bankrupt — a real-life Hunger…