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Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

Demonic possession, Drake and a dazzling tribute to French footballing icon Zinedine Zidane.

07/10/2023

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David Beckham relives red mist misery after World Cup sending off

David Beckham's new documentary series launches on Netflix on 4 October.

04/10/2023

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Wes Anderson + Roald Dahl = A match made in (Netflix) heaven

Ready yourselves for a very Wes Anderson autumn.

26/09/2023

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'Is foreplay sex?': 'Sex Education' and French family planning team up

"Is foreplay sex?" Sex Education and a French family planning agnecy, Le Planning Familial, have joined forces and created a hotline to answer some questions...

25/09/2023

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What valuable life hacks can be learned from TV and movies?

This week, a young boy saved a drowning man using a CPR technique he picked up while watching Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things. What other valuable life hacks can be learned from the world of TV and movies?

23/09/2023

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Film of the Week: 'El Conde'

Out today on Netflix is Pablo Larraín’s Venice-premiering 'El Conde', a unique and cinematic political farce. It's just a shame most people won't get to see it on the big screen...

15/09/2023

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Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

This week there's an exciting Netflix release and festivals in Berlin and London.

09/09/2023

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Best selling manga "One Piece" debuts live action retelling on Netflix

The high-seas journey to find the King of Pirates begins as the live-action version of Manga classic 'One Piece' debuts on Netflix.

03/09/2023

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Watch: Fans of Japanese manga 'One Piece' flock to cinema in Paris

With just two days to go before the eagerly-awaited Netflix release of its adaptation of the famous manga 'One Piece', mega-fans in costume flock to see the first two episodes screened in Paris on Tuesday evening at the Grand Rex cinema

31/08/2023

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Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' nose gets Bernstein family support

The first trailer for Bradley Cooper’s new film Maestro has faced criticism for his use of a prosthetic nose to play the Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein.

16/08/2023

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Disney post mixed results and will raise subscription prices

Here are the key takeaways from Disney’s quarterly earnings call

10/08/2023

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Tour de France legend Mark Cavendish opens up on depression in new doc

A brand new documentary on Mark Cavendish, one of the greatest sprint cyclists in history, delves into the athlete’s years of depression between Tour de France stage wins.

26/07/2023

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The cruellest show on TV? AI breaks hearts in new Netflix hit

Netflix's controversial reality show sees five couples putting their trust to the test - but deep fake science blurs the line of truth and lies. Is it entertainment or a form of technological torture?

25/07/2023

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Can Netflix's subscriber growth continue amidst Hollywood strikes?

Netflix experienced a surge in subscribers during the spring, following its crackdown on password-sharing. But can the streaming giant maintain its momentum?

20/07/2023

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After 'Barbie', how have BLACKPINK and Netflix offended Vietnam?

The “nine dash line” map is quite the hot button issue when it comes to films, series and even South Korean girl groups. Here’s why.

11/07/2023

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Peaky Blinders star and creator attack Ron DeSantis over campaign ad

Ron DeSantis, the Republican Governor for Florida, has been attacked for using the fictional character from the hit TV series in an anti-LGBTQ advert for his US presidential campaign without asking for permission.

08/07/2023

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‘It means a lot’: Why have Korean tourists fallen for a Swiss village?

The popularity of ‘Crash Landing on You' has brought a huge number of Asian tourists to this picturesque lakeside village.

10/06/2023

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Netflix password sharing crackdown sparks complaints

Netflix's crackdown on password sharing in the US has prompted complaints on social media. The streaming giant now asks for $8 (€7.50) more per month if someone wants to share their account, in addition to the $15 (€14.50) standard price.

05/06/2023

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Renaissance woman: The resurgence of Paris Hilton

Heiress, businesswoman and all around icon Paris Hilton was the star of the 2000s until her friend Kim Kardashian grabbed the public's attention - but now Hilton is back with a memoir and more popularity than ever

27/05/2023

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How Netflix is implementing stricter measures to curb password sharing

Netflix to charge an additional €7.50 ($8) per month for viewers living outside U.S. subscribers' households.

24/05/2023