Business Warner Bros rejects fresh takeover offer from Paramount The WBD board branded Paramount’s hostile takeover offer as "inadequate" and risky. 07/01/2026
Culture news Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., star of 'The Wire' and 'Veep', dies aged 71 A long-time collaborator of director Spike Lee and star of prestige series 'The Wire', Isiah Whitlock Jr. passed away following a short illness. 31/12/2025
Culture news Kazakh horror series deemed too scary for streaming becomes online hit Initially deemed too terrifying for streaming platforms, a Kazakh horror series has found big success on the festival circuit where its exploration of exotic folklore and ancient evil has gripped global audiences. 27/12/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A retrospective for the world's 'greatest living artist'; Timothée Chalamet's star turn as a success obsessed table tennis player; volume 2 of Strange Things season 5 - and our best songs of the year! Here's ho-ho-how to spend the festive week. 22/12/2025
Business Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros, challenging Netflix The announcement comes just days after Netflix said it had agreed a $72 billion takeover deal for Warner Bros Discovery. 08/12/2025
Lifestyle World Television Day: How TV has transformed in the last 10 years For about 50% of people globally, the concept of 'TV' is now synonymous with streaming sites instead of the big box of static in the living room. 20/11/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Stunning wildlife photography, dystopian game shows and scandalous divorce lawyers - here's what cultural highlights to look out for this week. 10/11/2025
Culture news Actor Tchécky Karyo, star of 'The Bear' and 'Nikita' dies aged 72 With around 100 acting credits to his name, Tchéky Karyo was the embodiment of the French crime thriller. 02/11/2025
Culture news Love Twin Peaks? A David Lynch festival is coming to London 'A Gathering of the Angels' will include an immersive Mulholland Drive Dreamscape, Q&As with Lynch's collaborators, and lots of damn fine coffee... 09/09/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Netflix's favourite goth returns for Season 2 of Wednesday, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan face more body-swapping hijinks in Freakier Friday, and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos premieres his new photography exhibition at Italy's PhEST. Here's what to look out for this week. 04/08/2025
Culture news Trump’s media war: White House takes aim at South Park and Colbert The White House is fighting back against what it calls “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” targeting satirical media and political talk shows. 25/07/2025
Culture news Doctor pleads guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine Dr. Salvador Plasencia agreed last month to plead guilty to giving the Friends actor ketamine in the lead up to his death. He faces up to 40 years in prison. 24/07/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A murder mystery miniseries starring Eric Bana and Sam Neill, Ari Aster's 'Eddington', and rare behind the scenes images of one of pop arts greatest figures - here's what to look out for this week. 14/07/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week The Man of Steel launches a new era for the DC Universe, London's Design Museum explores the rise of eco buildings, and indie faves Wet Leg get a little softer with 'Moisturizer'. 07/07/2025
Business Netflix and France’s TF1 join forces as traditional TV struggles All Netflix members in France will be able to watch TF1’s channels directly on the streaming platform as part of their existing subscription. 18/06/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Yoshitomo Nara brings his bug-eyed charm to London, Marseille explores the history of tattoos, Haim release 'I Quit', and Danny Boyle's zippy zombies return for '28 Years Later'. 16/06/2025