Hisense’s Annual Upgrade Season Is Taking Up to $2,800 Off Its Top TVs Before Black Friday, With a Free $100 FIFA Gift Card
Upgrading your entertainment setup has never been more affordable.
2025-11-17T17:31:15Z
Theres never been a better time to upgrade your home entertainment setup, especially if youve been wanting to grab a big screen that brings that cinema-like experience straight to your living room. H… [+2128 chars]
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Olaf Has Been Added to the List of Disney Animatronics We’d Fear in a Robot Uprising
Imagineering's entertainment robots get cuter and cuddlier as they become more advanced, so surely there's nothing to worry about.
2025-11-25T14:00:22Z
Disney Imagineering really asked themselves, “Do you want to build a snowman?” And soon, fans of the Frozen franchise sidekick can meet the Josh Gad-voiced buddy in robot form. The World ofFrozen lan… [+2259 chars]
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There are no good outcomes for the Warner Bros. sale
Netflix is the frontrunner to become Warner Bros.' new owner, but the war for control of the legacy studio isn't over just yet. Paramount Skydance has made its own outsize offer for the company that would give CEO David Ellison even more control over the news…
2025-12-10T15:52:28Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Netflix may be the frontrunner now, but the war for Warner Bros. could end in a number of different ways. by Charles Pulliam-MooreClose Charles Pulliam-Moore … [+8703 chars]
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Paramount launches a hostile $108 billion bid to snatch Warner from Netflix
Paramount has launched a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, calling Netflix’s $83 billion arrangement to purchase the entertainment giant’s studios and streaming service “inferior.” The Paramount proposal, unlike Netflix’s, would …
2025-12-08T14:40:29Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Paramount is making an all-cash offer, telling Warner shareholders it can beat Netflixs inferior $83 billion offer. Paramount is making an all-cash offer, telli… [+3881 chars]
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Control’s action-RPG sequel launches in 2026
Remedy Entertainment is finally showing off the much-anticipated sequel to Control. The new game, dubbed Control Resonant, expands on the original with a new action-RPG framework. It takes place seven years later and shifts the setting from the unsettling Old…
2025-12-12T02:05:26Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Its called Control Resonant, and it brings the supernatural threat to Manhattan. Its called Control Resonant, and it brings the supernatural threat to Manhattan… [+3831 chars]
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AR startup Viture is stealthily working on new AI glasses
This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Meta is about to get some new competition in the AR-powered smart glasses space: A little-know…
2025-11-20T14:22:07Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Metas Ray-Ban Display glasses may be getting some competition from a company that has been building visor-style AR glasses. Metas Ray-Ban Display glasses may be… [+6010 chars]
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Spotify simplifies importing playlists from other streaming services
In August, Apple Music launched a tool for importing playlists from other streaming services. The bruhahah over Daniel Ek’s war profiteering was in full swing, and artists were starting to flee. The two things may have been unrelated, but the timing was certa…
2025-11-22T17:10:35Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The mobile app now integrates with TuneMyMusics playlist transfer service. The mobile app now integrates with TuneMyMusics playlist transfer service. by Terre… [+2635 chars]
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Bungie’s delayed shooter Marathon launches in March
Bungie's Marathon, its upcoming extraction shooter that it delayed from a planned September release, will now launch in March 2026. The studio is "targeting" a price of $39.99, and "purchasing Marathon will give you full access to the game, including a roadma…
2025-12-15T18:42:03Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> After poor alpha test feedback, the game is now set to come out early next year. After poor alpha test feedback, the game is now set to come out early next year… [+1943 chars]
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Skateboarding is better in hell
Skate Story is two very different things simultaneously. On the one hand, it's a visceral take on skateboarding, providing a tight, fast, ground-level view as you brute-force your way through tricks and combos. But it's also a surrealist trip through the unde…
2025-12-08T16:45:54Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Skate Story is weird, stylish, and true to skateboarding. Skate Story is weird, stylish, and true to skateboarding. by Andrew WebsterClose Andrew Webster Se… [+4572 chars]
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Netflix CEO made a visit to the White House before buying Warner Bros.
In November, Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-CEO made a trip to the White House for a lengthy meeting with Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, the two discussed a number of topics, but chief among them was Netflix’s plan to bid on Warner Bros. At the end of thei…
2025-12-07T22:34:20Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Ted Sarandos met with Trump in November to try and win him over ahead of the bidding war for Warner. Ted Sarandos met with Trump in November to try and win him … [+2525 chars]
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Spotify’s Prompted Playlists use AI to control your algorithm
A new beta feature on Spotify takes the idea behind the Discover Weekly playlist and puts the control in users' hands through AI prompts. Prompted Playlists, which are initially launching in New Zealand on Thursday, let users type out exactly what they want t…
2025-12-10T22:11:57Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> With its playlist chatbot, Spotify says you could curate your next Discover Weekly, exactly the way you want it. With its playlist chatbot, Spotify says you cou… [+2291 chars]
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HBO has renewed its Game of Thrones spinoff shows for more seasons
HBO's latest Game of Thrones prequel series hasn't even premiered yet, but there are already plans for it to run for at least one more season. Today, HBO announced both A Knight for the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon have been renewed for second and f…
2025-11-20T16:40:21Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The network has also ordered more episodes of The Chair Company, Task, and I Love LA. The network has also ordered more episodes of The Chair Company, Task, and… [+1854 chars]
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MSNBC’s website is now MS.NOW
A few months after announcing its big name change, MSNBC is getting a new domain featuring its new name: ms.now. It features essentially the same layout as the old MSNBC website, but with a fresh coat of paint, including the new MS NOW flag logo — the old MSN…
2025-11-17T14:14:15Z
<ul><li></li><li></li></ul> MS NOW sheds the last of its old MSNBC identity. MS NOW sheds the last of its old MSNBC identity. by Stevie BonifieldClose Stevie Bonifield Posts from this author wi… [+1844 chars]
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Star Wars’ original theatrical cut returns to theaters in 2027
Disney is bringing a “newly restored version” of the original, 1977 theatrical cut of Star Wars back to theaters on February 19th, 2027. It will only be available in theaters for “a limited time,” Disney says, and it’s being released as part of “Lucasfilm’s y…
2025-12-05T20:44:13Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Take a trip back to Tatooine on February 19th, 2027. Take a trip back to Tatooine on February 19th, 2027. by Jay PetersClose Jay Peters Posts from this auth… [+2199 chars]
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We played Metroid Prime 4, ask us anything
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is one of those games that been a long time coming. Fans have been waiting almost a decade for the next entry in Samus' first-person adventures. Early previews painted an alarming picture of overly chatty sidekicks ruining what's tradi…
2025-12-02T18:59:24Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Share all your burning questions about Samus latest adventure. Share all your burning questions about Samus latest adventure. by Ash ParrishClose Ash Parrish… [+2087 chars]
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PlayStation is making an MLB The Show mobile game
MLB The Show is coming to iOS and Android. Sony has revealed MLB The Show Mobile, which it says is “a new standalone experience built from the ground up to deliver realistic baseball gameplay on mobile devices.” The game is live now only in the Philippines (…
2025-12-03T19:19:36Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Sony is soft-launching a new MLB The Show title for iOS and Android in the Philippines. Sony is soft-launching a new MLB The Show title for iOS and Android in t… [+2406 chars]
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Comcast cable boxes are getting Amazon Luna cloud gaming
Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is coming to cable boxes from Comcast and Rogers. The Luna app is already available via web browsers, Fire TV devices, Fire tablets, and many smart TVs from Samsung and LG, and this new expansion will bring the service to "m…
2025-12-11T17:44:25Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Luna relaunched earlier this year, and now, it will be available on more devices. Luna relaunched earlier this year, and now, it will be available on more devic… [+2198 chars]
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The next Star Wars game is the spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic
The next Star Wars game is coming from the director of Mass Effect and Knights of the Old Republic. Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic was revealed during The Game Awards with a brief trailer that got Geoff Keighley so excited his voice started cracking. Lik…
2025-12-12T01:48:01Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Casey Hudson has been tapped to lead development on the game. Casey Hudson has been tapped to lead development on the game. by Ash ParrishClose Ash Parrish … [+1991 chars]
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A love letter to glory days of iPhone gaming
It may be hard to believe now, but the App Store was once a thriving place for inventive indie games. The ubiquity of the iPhone coupled with the relative ease of development for the platform meant that smaller studios were able to get their games in front of…
2025-12-05T21:35:42Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Simogos new collection is a window into a long-gone time for mobile games. Simogos new collection is a window into a long-gone time for mobile games. by Andre… [+4196 chars]
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The Pluribus apocalypse gets a little quieter
The theme of this week is isolation. That's always been a part of what makes Pluribus so unsettling, of course; in the show there are only a handful of human survivors left on Earth, while the rest of the population has turned into an interconnected hive mind…
2025-12-12T00:02:40Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> A spoiler-filled discussion of the Apple TV series seventh episode. A spoiler-filled discussion of the Apple TV series seventh episode. by Andrew WebsterClose… [+5342 chars]
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Forestrike trained me to become an incredible pixelated fighter
It took me a long time to become even halfway decent at Forestrike. The martial arts action game, from Olija developer Skeleton Crew, has a unique twist in that it lets you see what will happen in most battles and then practice your strategy accordingly. It t…
2025-11-21T19:22:15Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The new action game lets you practice before you battle, turning combat into a kind of puzzle. The new action game lets you practice before you battle, turning … [+3925 chars]
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Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller wanted his first film to be horror for everyone
When Bryan Fuller set out to make his first feature film, his goal was to make the kind of family-friendly scares that he loved as a kid. Think Gremlins or Ghostbusters. The creator of Hannibal and Pushing Daisies ended up crafting a story called Dust Bunny, …
2025-12-12T17:12:51Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Dust Bunny may be rated R, but it was made in the spirit of family-friendly 80s movies like Gremlins. Dust Bunny may be rated R, but it was made in the spirit o… [+5329 chars]
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YouTube TV Launching Cheaper Sports, News, and Entertainment Bundles in Early 2026
YouTube TV will be updated with more than 10 genre-specific television packages in 2026, YouTube announced today. The upcoming YouTube TV Plans will be more affordable than the current version of YouTube TV, which is priced at $82.99 per month. There wil…
2025-12-11T00:46:42Z
YouTube TV will be updated with more than 10 genre-specific television packages in 2026, YouTube announced today. The upcoming YouTube TV Plans will be more affordable than the current version of You… [+827 chars]
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Disney wants to drag you into the slop
Disney and OpenAI's new $1 billion partnership feels emblematic of the terrible times we're living through. In exchange for access to the generative AI firm's APIs and tools like ChatGPT, the studio plans to let users of OpenAI's Sora AI video generator creat…
2025-12-11T23:03:24Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Disney wants to drag you into the slop Disney Plus is about to become filled with uninspired garbage. by Charles Pulliam-MooreClose Charles Pulliam-Moore Po… [+7107 chars]
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Metroid Prime 4 excels when it’s actually being Metroid
When Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is good, it's good. The latest in Nintendo's sci-fi exploration franchise, and the first since Metroid Dread in 2021, Beyond captures the moody sense of isolation and discovery that has been so core to Metroid since it debuted in …
2025-12-02T13:31:09Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The latest Metroid nails the mood and action, but its new additions often feel out of place. by Andrew WebsterClose Andrew Webster Senior entertainment edito… [+7222 chars]
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Amazon is using AI to create video recaps of its biggest streaming shows
Amazon Prime Video is testing another new generative AI-powered feature to help catch you up on a show you’ve been watching before starting a new season. Video Recaps uses AI to identify a show’s important plot points and create a short but “theatrical-qualit…
2025-11-20T17:31:49Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The summaries feature clips, dialogue, and music with an AI-generated narration of what happened last season. The summaries feature clips, dialogue, and music w… [+3310 chars]
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You can now try the Xbox Full Screen Experience on any PC, laptop, or tablet
Microsoft is bringing the Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE), which adds a console-like UI while navigating through your game library on a PC with a controller, to laptops, desktops, and tablets. FSE launched with the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, and it has so f…
2025-11-21T21:08:41Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Previously, it was only available on PC handhelds. Previously, it was only available on PC handhelds. by Jay PetersClose Jay Peters Posts from this author w… [+2573 chars]
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The Echo Aviation Controller puts a flight simulator in your hands
Honeycomb Aeronautical, a company that makes flight simulator accessories like flight sticks and pedals that can turn your desk into a cockpit, has announced a compact alternative for PC pilots with limited room. Its upcoming Echo Aviation Controller is abou…
2025-11-18T16:32:01Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The wireless gamepad includes four throttle levers, a trim wheel, rudder paddles, and even a parking brake. The wireless gamepad includes four throttle levers, … [+3382 chars]
Learn MoreNetflix is buying Warner Bros Discovery: All of the latest updates
After a bidding war that reportedly also involved Paramount, Comcast, Amazon, and Apple, on December 5th, Netflix struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion, buying the studio, HBO / HBO Max, Warner Games, and more. There are already questions and co…
2025-12-05T17:18:24Z
LIVEUpdated Today, Dec 5, 2025, 4:26 PM UTC After a bidding war that reportedly also involved Paramount, Comcast, Amazon, and Apple, on December 5th, Netflix struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. for $8… [+3126 chars]
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ROG Xbox Ally’s new profiles optimize performance per game for more battery life
Microsoft is previewing default game profiles on its ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld. The new profiles will automatically optimize frame rates and power consumption for 40 games, including Fortnite, Gears of War: Reloaded, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Forza Horizon…
2025-11-25T16:16:12Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The handheld will automatically apply game profiles to 40 supported games, optimizing FPS and power consumption. The handheld will automatically apply game prof… [+2861 chars]
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Russia bans Roblox over ‘LGBT propaganda’ and ‘extremist’ content
Russia is restricting access to Roblox after the country’s communications regulator Roskomnadzor accused it of promoting extremism and “LGBT propaganda,” according to reports from Reuters and Meduza. As reported by Meduza, Russian lawmakers began raising conc…
2025-12-04T14:41:12Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The countrys communications regulator claims Roblox may negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of children. The countrys communications regulator… [+2958 chars]
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Apple Music Replay 2025 is back with new listening stats
Apple Music is getting ahead of Spotify Wrapped with the launch of its yearly recaps. This year’s Apple Music Replay is available natively within the app and comes packed with even more listening stats, allowing you to review all the new artists you listened …
2025-12-02T16:48:11Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> You can check out all the new artists you listened to this year, and discover which ones you stayed loyal to. You can check out all the new artists you listened… [+2803 chars]
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How LimeWire ended the Napster music revolution
Quick: tell me how old you are by telling me which app you used to download free music. Was it Napster? Kazaa? Usenet? Gnutella? WinMX? Morpheus? The Pirate Bay? Were you, I don't know, sending your friends songs on AIM or BBM? The possibilities are endless. …
2025-11-16T15:46:28Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> On Version History: the long, litigious story of the last big thing in music piracy. On Version History: the long, litigious story of the last big thing in musi… [+3008 chars]
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ModRetro recreated the N64 controller for its M64 console
Following the launch of the Chromatic Game Boy last December, ModRetro revealed its next console will be an upgraded remake of the Nintendo 64. Like the recently released Analogue 3D, it will play N64 games in 4K through the use of an FPGA. ModRetro — the com…
2025-11-28T14:55:20Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The company revealed the design of its upcoming Nintendo 64 clone, but its features and performance are still unknown. The company revealed the design of its up… [+3227 chars]
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YouTube made its video player easier to navigate on TVs
The YouTube watch screen has been given a new look on TVs. The redesign aims to provide a "more intuitive experience with easier navigation," according to YouTube's announcement, relocating the video title and several controls, and adding a new "Description" …
2025-12-12T13:15:59Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Controls and video titles have been relocated, alongside adding a new Description button. Controls and video titles have been relocated, alongside adding a new … [+2965 chars]
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Netflix kills casting from phones
Netflix has removed the ability to cast shows and movies from phones to TVs, unless subscribers are using older casting devices. An updated help page on Netflix’s website, first reported by Android Authority, says that the streaming service “no longer support…
2025-12-01T10:20:50Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> It maintains some allowances for ad-free subscribers using legacy Chromecast or Google Cast hardware. It maintains some allowances for ad-free subscribers using… [+3234 chars]
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‘Jmail’ is like any other inbox, except this one has Jeffrey Epstein’s emails
The more than 20,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein emails released earlier this month by the House Oversight Committee have been enough to prompt more investigations into the convicted child sex offender and the people around him, like former Harvard president and…
2025-11-22T00:58:31Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The 20,000 pages of Epstein messages released earlier this month are now available in the style of a Gmail inbox. The 20,000 pages of Epstein messages released … [+3545 chars]
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Bethesda’s $300 Pip-Boy 3000 replica can measure (harmless) radiation
Bethesda is now selling a highly-detailed wearable replica of the Pip-Boy 3000 from Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. It was designed using the 3D models of the accessory in the games to make it as accurate as possible, and is available for preorder now for $…
2025-11-20T20:57:19Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The replica has a 4-inch screen that simulates vintage CRTs with flickers and glitches that can be fixed by hitting it. The replica has a 4-inch screen that sim… [+3401 chars]
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A treasure trove of Criterion Collection DVDs are now on half-price sale
If you’re a film enthusiast or, better yet, a fan of Criterion’s Closet Picks videos, then you’ll want to know about the half-off sale on the Criterion Collection’s DVDs now in progress at Barnes & Noble. The sale, which will last until December 7th, includes…
2025-11-17T16:26:15Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Until December 7th, you can get great prices on a wide range of classic and contemporary films Until December 7th, you can get great prices on a wide range of c… [+2660 chars]
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The Boys is returning for its final season in April
The Boys' fifth and final season is headed to Amazon Prime Video on April 8th, 2026. In addition to a release date, Prime Video revealed the trailer for season five during CCXP in Brazil, offering a look at the reunion between Supernatural co-stars Jared Pada…
2025-12-08T15:22:27Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> A new trailer offers a glimpse at a Supernatural reunion with Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles. A new trailer offers a glimpse at a Supernatural reunion with J… [+2894 chars]
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Get six months of Apple TV at its 2022 price for Black Friday
A month of Apple TV costs $12.99, which is a good value if you’re into its blend of sci-fi, sports, kids content, and a staggering number of shows and movies that start with “S.” It’s the only major streaming service that doesn’t have ads, and it’ll be the ex…
2025-11-25T16:16:34Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> You can save over half the usual cost each month for six months. Apple TV is still the only major service without ads. You can save over half the usual cost eac… [+3004 chars]
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HBO Max’s Mad Men 4K release is the opposite of a remaster
Though HBO Max was very proud to announce that it would be the first platform to stream Mad Men in 4K, the show's new rollout has been an absolute mess. When HBO Max subscribers fired up the app yesterday hoping to see Don Draper and company in glorious 4K, m…
2025-12-02T20:14:10Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The streamers 4K masters are filled with errors that should have been caught in the postproduction process. The streamers 4K masters are filled with errors that… [+2857 chars]
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Director found guilty of scamming Netflix out of $11 million
Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch was convicted of scamming $11 million from Netflix to spend on luxury items, including five Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari, as reported earlier by Deadline. A New York jury found Rinsch guilty of several charges on Thursday, in…
2025-12-12T18:54:57Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Instead of spending $11 million to complete a series for Netflix, prosecutors say Carl Erik Rinsch made risky investments and bought luxury goods instead. Inste… [+2744 chars]
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Control 2 Is A Trippy Character Action Game Set In A Twisted NYC
Remedy Entertainment is shaking things up with Control Resonant The post Control 2 Is A Trippy Character Action Game Set In A Twisted NYC appeared first on Kotaku.
2025-12-12T02:06:50Z
During the Game Awards 2025, Remedy Entertainment announced its next big game: Control Resonant, a direct sequel to 2019’s excellent Control. The upcoming open-ended character action RPG is set to la… [+3264 chars]
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Gilley’s opens in Park City, bringing about 300 jobs
The western-themed entertainment venue offers music, a sports bar and 1,000 gaming machines.
2025-12-16T01:09:07Z
PARK CITY, Kan. (KSNW) Gilleys opened its doors to the community Monday as a western-themed entertainment venue. It offers music, a sports bar, and 1,000 gaming machines. Mayor John Lehnherr said i… [+1218 chars]
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Jon M. Chu Says AI Couldn’t Have Made One of Wicked’s Best Moments
The Wicked: For Good director says being able to improvise on set allows for the kind of moments that are hard for machines to make.
2025-12-04T20:18:26Z
If theres anyone who understands the importance of viral marketing, its Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu. At WIREDs Big Interview event in San Francisco, the onetime YouTuber and Crazy Rich Asia… [+2455 chars]
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A pair of Iowa City hotels, popular entertainment venue are closing.
SpareMe joins HotelVetro and Hotel Chauncey in closing their doors in downtown Iowa City. What to know about the closures.
2025-11-24T20:00:23Z
A pair of downtown Iowa City hotels are closing along with a popular bar and restaurant. HotelVetro and Hotel Chauncey, two downtown Iowa City hotels part of the Hilton Hotels brand and managed by H… [+3186 chars]
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Rian Johnson doesn’t have a plan for Knives Out
Three movies in, Knives Out is really showing its range. After starting out with a mystery on a cozy New England estate, followed by a sequel set on a Greek island owned by an Elon Musk-style tech bro, the series gets much darker with Wake Up Dead Man. This t…
2025-11-25T13:07:47Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Rian Johnson doesnt have a plan for Knives Out The director of Wake Up Dead Man talks about the direction of the series, and why each one is a reaction to the p… [+10396 chars]
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Is Caesars Entertainment a Bargain After Las Vegas Property Launches and 7.8% Share Jump?
Ever wondered if Caesars Entertainment could be a hidden bargain or a value trap? Let’s dig into what really matters for investors who care about getting the...
2025-11-24T03:11:26Z
<ul><li>Ever wondered if Caesars Entertainment could be a hidden bargain or a value trap? Lets dig into what really matters for investors who care about getting the right price. </li><li>Shares have… [+6346 chars]
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Toshiba 50″ Smart Fire TV Goes Into Clearance Mode at 51% Off, Amazon’s Deeper Post–Black Friday Discount Move
Freshen up your entertainment setup without breaking the bank. The post Toshiba 50″ Smart Fire TV Goes Into Clearance Mode at 51% Off, Amazon’s Deeper Post–Black Friday Discount Move appeared first on Kotaku.
2025-12-03T17:05:29Z
Entertainment upgrades dont have to blow your budget; if you know where to look. The biggest shopping events of the year aka Cyber Monday and Black Friday are officially behind us, but not all deals … [+2923 chars]
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Samsung 2025 B-Series Soundbar Is Now Cheaper Than Budget Earbuds as It Still Holds Its Black Friday Low Price
Enjoy an immersive listening experience by adding a solid soundbar to your entertainment setup. The post Samsung 2025 B-Series Soundbar Is Now Cheaper Than Budget Earbuds as It Still Holds Its Black Friday Low Price appeared first on Kotaku.
2025-12-04T13:05:17Z
If your TVs internal speakers dont offer an immersive sound experience and youre done rewinding content just to hear what was said, its high time you invest in a solid soundbar. The best options out … [+2955 chars]
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Amazon Fire TV Cube Price Falls Below Profit Lines, Plus It’s 2× Faster Than the Fire TV Stick 4K Max
Enjoy a hands-free entertainment experience without blowing your budget. The post Amazon Fire TV Cube Price Falls Below Profit Lines, Plus It’s 2× Faster Than the Fire TV Stick 4K Max appeared first on Kotaku.
2025-11-28T16:45:10Z
Amazon is on a mission to make streaming easy for everyone with its compact, feature-packed devices, and the retailer is now letting you bring one home without paying the full price. Black Friday ki… [+3253 chars]
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Meta Quest 3S Deal Just Went Off the Deep End, the VR Headset Has Never Been This Cheap
Enjoy an immersive entertainment experience without paying the full price. The post Meta Quest 3S Deal Just Went Off the Deep End, the VR Headset Has Never Been This Cheap appeared first on Kotaku.
2025-11-19T13:45:25Z
Grabbing a VR headset is a great way to completely immerse yourself in your favorite games, movies, and even those otherwise boring at-home fitness sessions. One of the best headsets out there for al… [+2045 chars]
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Samsung 40″ Full HD Smart TV (2025) Looks More Like a Clearance Giveaway Than a Real Sale
Adding a new screen to your entertainment setup shouldn't break the bank. The post Samsung 40″ Full HD Smart TV (2025) Looks More Like a Clearance Giveaway Than a Real Sale appeared first on Kotaku.
2025-11-19T16:45:43Z
Entertainment upgrades dont have to be expensive, especially with early Black Friday deals dropping in fast. If youre after a modest-sized screen that still delivers on both visuals and sound, here… [+2103 chars]
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Forget Govee, Philips Hue 65″ Smart TV Light Strip Is 56% Off and Now Even Cheaper Than the 55″ Version
It's time to freshen up your entertainment setup. The post Forget Govee, Philips Hue 65″ Smart TV Light Strip Is 56% Off and Now Even Cheaper Than the 55″ Version appeared first on Kotaku.
2025-12-12T15:35:02Z
Good lighting can really bring your entire gaming and entertainment setup together. If youre looking to enjoy a more immersive visual experience with your screen, where the entire room lights up duri… [+2978 chars]
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Spotify Wrapped 2025 turns listening into a competition
It’s time for year-end lists, annual roundups, and, of course, Spotify Wrapped. The usual suspects are here, like your most listened to song, your total time listened, and your favorite artist. You also get your 2025 Wrapped playlist, which now shows how many…
2025-12-03T08:48:28Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Wrapped Party pits your listening habits against your friends to see whos more afraid of silence. Wrapped Party pits your listening habits against your friends … [+4275 chars]
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You need to listen to Sudan Archives’ violin opus for the club
My introduction to Sudan Archives was the song "Nont for Sale" from her first EP Sink in 2018. I've been a die-hard fan ever since. With each album, she finds new ways to sculpt the sound of her violin, contorting it in defiance of expectations. Athena found …
2025-12-14T23:43:04Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The BPM is a dense and unpredictable tour of dance music through the ages. The BPM is a dense and unpredictable tour of dance music through the ages. by Terre… [+3720 chars]
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In Kirby Air Riders, expression is more fun than racing
Hear me out: Kirby Air Riders isn't a racing game, it's an art tool with a racing game tacked on. The game, out now for the Nintendo Switch 2, is the follow-up to the quirky Kirby-flavored kart racer released in 2003 on the GameCube. It features Smash Bros. c…
2025-11-21T20:09:34Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Why race when theres fashion to be made? Why race when theres fashion to be made? by Ash ParrishClose Ash Parrish Posts from this author will be added to yo… [+4453 chars]
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97 percent of people struggle to identify AI music, but it’s not as bad as it seems
Streaming service Deezer ran an experiment recently, with the help of research firm Ipsos. The finding - that 97 percent of people can't tell the difference between fully AI-generated and human-made music - was alarming. But it's also not the whole story. In …
2025-11-29T15:43:40Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The people demand transparency. The people demand transparency. by Terrence O'BrienClose Terrence O'Brien Posts from this author will be added to your dai… [+5651 chars]
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Apple TV pulls The Hunt over plagiarism accusation
Apple TV removed The Hunt from its streaming slate last week after concerns were raised about plagiarism. The move, previously reported by Apple Insider, comes after French media journalist Clément Garin claimed that the story closely follows Shoot, a 1974 no…
2025-11-27T00:51:20Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The French series is accused of plagiarizing a 1974 novel called Shoot. The French series is accused of plagiarizing a 1974 novel called Shoot. by Emma RothCl… [+3983 chars]
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New York’s new law forces advertisers to say when they’re using AI avatars
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill Thursday that will require advertisers to identify if an ad includes AI-generated people. Hochul's announcement said the bill, S.8420-A/A.8887-B, was the first of its kind in the US, describing it as a "common sense" l…
2025-12-11T21:30:15Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Two bills signed Thursday deal with how AI-generated people real or entirely synthetic can appear in commercial content. Two bills signed Thursday deal with how… [+3924 chars]
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Tim Sweeney on the future of Fortnite after another win over Apple
Shortly after appeals court judges ruled against Apple's contempt appeal in a years-long antitrust dispute against the makers of Fortnite, I got to talk to Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney in an interview. According to Sweeney, today's ruling "completely shuts down…
2025-12-12T02:48:49Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> In an interview, Epic Games CEO says that an appeals court ruling in its case against Apple is really awesome for all developers. In an interview, Epic Games CE… [+5170 chars]
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The Netflix-Warner Deal Faces Increasingly Plausible-Sounding Government Opposition
Wait, is the government actually going to do something about this?
2025-12-14T10:00:36Z
At this phase, conventional wisdom will tell you that the Trump Administration is probably not going to use the force of the government to shoot down Netflixs effort to acquire the core studio and st… [+1802 chars]
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Flying for the Holidays? Streaming Services Are Free on These Airlines
Catch up on old favorites or discover new shows while traveling this year.
2025-11-23T17:16:11Z
Traveling for the holidays can be a beast, but occasionally, you'll discover some perks that make your trip a little bit smoother. It's always nice when airlines offer free in-flight WiFi, but some h… [+5706 chars]
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I’m officially done with YouTube Kids
The details are fuzzy, but I think my husband and I downloaded the YouTube Kids app to our TV sometime in 2022, when between one and three members of the household came down with the flu at the same time. Like countless parents of toddlers before us, we neede…
2025-11-20T00:32:46Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Bye-bye, Blippi. by Allison JohnsonClose Allison Johnson Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Follow Fol… [+7644 chars]
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Apple TV wants to go big
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on streaming competition, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started…
2025-11-20T17:54:56Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The streamer is the place for premium sci-fi, but can it catch up with the competition? by Andrew WebsterClose Andrew Webster Senior entertainment editor Po… [+10056 chars]
Learn MoreWhy Netflix says its Warner Bros. deal won't be a failure like other media mega-mergers before it
Netflix defended its Warner Bros. deal as strategic, saying it has industry expertise and strength absent from past failed M&A.
2025-12-05T13:51:36Z
Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters speaks at the opening of Netflix House.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix <ul><li>Netflix defended its acquisition of Warner Bros. as a strategic and informed move.</li>… [+1356 chars]
Learn MoreWhat Hollywood's real-life drama means for you
The real story of the fight for Warner Bros. Discovery is viewers shifting from studios to tech platforms, impacting how and what you watch.
2025-12-10T10:09:01Z
Mario Tama; NurPhoto/ Getty Images <ul><li>The drama over who will buy Warner Bros. Discovery overlooks viewers' shift toward YouTube and TikTok.</li><li>Traditional studios face pressure as tech ta… [+5272 chars]
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Every Bob's Burgers Christmas Episode, Ranked From Pretty Great to Perfect
There are no bad Christmas episodes of Bob's Burgers, but there are a couple that stand out in the crowd.
2025-12-07T21:00:47Z
While Bob's Burgers fans correctly obsess over the Thanksgiving episodes and are burdened with great sadness during the years we don't get to see Bob's favorite holiday, the Christmas episodes also d… [+7430 chars]
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New updates to YouTube Shorts will help brands maximize their holiday budgets.
YouTube Shorts can help you get more from your short-form video strategy this holiday season. According to Kantar, on average, YouTube Creator Ads on Shorts increase purchase intent by 8.8%, driving 2.9x more consumer intent to spend versus competition.We’ve …
2025-12-10T16:00:00Z
Kantar US Context Lab meta analysis commissioned by Google in 2025 on YouTube Creator Ads; Research spanned 20 brand campaigns across 10 major verticals (App, Automotive, Retail (Big Box, Pureplay, S… [+384 chars]
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AI ‘creators’ might just crash the influencer economy
It was only in June that Jeremy Carrasco uploaded his first videos to TikTok and Instagram. In that short time, he's amassed over 300,000 followers on each platform. No, it's not exactly Charli D'Amelio numbers, but that does make him one of the biggest names…
2025-12-06T14:30:41Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> AI creators might just crash the influencer economy On the slop-filled internet, Jeremy Carrasco uses his platforms to spread AI literacy. by Terrence O'Brien… [+7544 chars]
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News Tower proves good journalism is no game
Have you ever looked at The Washington Post and thought, "Why is a billionaire allowed to use his massive wealth to influence and punish editorial decisions at one of the nation's premier newspapers?" and / or "I wonder if I could do that?" Well, News Tower c…
2025-11-26T20:19:54Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The newspaper management sim teaches uncomfortable lessons on how to run a good, ethical, paper. The newspaper management sim teaches uncomfortable lessons on h… [+6957 chars]
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Stereogum soldiers on in the era of streaming and AI
If you're an indie rock fan of a certain age, the name Stereogum will probably conjure strong feelings. The site was launched "January 1st, 2002, on a whim," founder Scott Lapatine told The Verge. Originally, this early staple of the music blog era was focuse…
2025-11-16T18:54:36Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Founder Scott Lapatine on the importance of independent media in the age of AI slop and algorithms. Founder Scott Lapatine on the importance of independent medi… [+5824 chars]
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Today is your last chance to score Cyber Monday deals on Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max
If you’ve been looking for a new TV show or movie to watch, Cyber Monday is a great time snag a new streaming subscription. Right now, Disney, Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV, and more are offering discounts on monthly and annual plans starting at just $2.99 a month.…
2025-12-01T17:31:04Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> You can still lock in an annual subscription to Disney Plus and Hulu for just $4.99 a month. You can still lock in an annual subscription to Disney Plus and Hul… [+7125 chars]
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The Game Awards are losing their luster
It's Game Awards season, y'all. That special time of the year when we gather together to celebrate video games and the people who make them… by watching expensive commercials briefly punctuated by the odd awards speech or musical performance. For better or wo…
2025-12-10T21:09:04Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The show is still huge, but with all the commercials and celebrities, game developers are getting left out. The show is still huge, but with all the commercials… [+6870 chars]
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Horses deserves to be played, even if it’s not very good
Horses has become the current face of the fight against video game censorship and what gets to be art. After getting banned from Steam and the Epic Game Store, the narrative horror game has become a bestseller on GOG.com, and has brought gamers of all stripes…
2025-12-05T22:18:14Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> I say thee neigh. by Ash ParrishClose Ash Parrish Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Follow FollowSee … [+6849 chars]
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Slab is the first MIDI controller built exclusively for Serato Studio
Native Instruments and Ableton have had incredible success with their custom MIDI controllers that integrate with their DAWs (digital audio workstations), Maschine and Live, respectively. Native Instruments' Maschine (yes, it's the name of the hardware and th…
2025-12-13T16:00:01Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> The sample-focused DAW gets an MPC-like hands-on interface. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. … [+6712 chars]
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Suno’s CEO thinks typing a text prompt is ‘really active’ music creation
Suno, the AI music startup being sued by the big three major labels, the RIAA, and even some indie acts for illegally training its model on copyrighted material, just raised $250 million (which might help pay its legal bills). What caught my eye in the Wall S…
2025-11-20T16:32:37Z
<ul><li></li><li></li><li></li></ul> Honestly, thats insulting. Honestly, thats insulting. by Terrence O'BrienClose Terrence O'Brien Posts from this author will be added to your daily email dig… [+5919 chars]
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Netflix deal puts Gary Lineker in podcast super league - but can he succeed?
In a big money move, Lineker will go head-to-head with his old employer with The Rest Is Football.
2025-12-07T00:07:33Z
While he was presenting Match of the Day and other football coverage for the BBC, Lineker was building his podcast business in the background "He's officially the top dog, isn't he," former Man City… [+9975 chars]
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Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government
Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value.
2025-11-17T21:19:52Z
Reselling tickets to live events for a profit is set to be banned by the government. Ministers are expected to announce the plan in a bid to tackle touts and resale sites which offer tickets at seve… [+1763 chars]
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YouTube TV Wants to Unbundle the Cable Package That Streamers Were Meant to Kill in the First Place
The video platform’s cable streaming service is introducing cheaper genre-specifying channel bundles next year.
2025-12-10T19:30:20Z
Streaming was supposed to kill cable TV with on-demand movies and shows at a low monthly price. But in recent years, streamers have been looking more like cable than ever before, with ad-supported ti… [+2409 chars]
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An Absurdist Film About the American Dream
The genius of Problemista, folktronica music, and more culture and entertainment recommendations
2025-12-14T12:00:00Z
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.We… [+8296 chars]
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The Fantastical Storytelling of Nollywood Movies
Nigerian epic thrillers, Chimamanda Adichie’s books, and more culture and entertainment recommendations
2025-11-23T12:00:00Z
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.We… [+7440 chars]
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The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI Partner on Sora
Agreement marks a significant step in setting meaningful standards for responsible AI in entertainment.
2025-12-11T14:05:16Z
<ul><li>As part of this three-year licensing agreement, Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted social videos that can be viewed and shared by fans, drawing on more than 200 Disney, Marvel… [+5133 chars]
Learn MoreAri Emanuel wants to host UFC fights with Elon Musk's Optimus robots
The head of the company overseeing UFC and WWE has a vision of robots in the ring, starting with Elon Musk's Optimus.
2025-11-20T10:59:01Z
The man behind some of the biggest televised fights ever wants to see humanoid robots in the ring next. Ari Emanuel, the entertainment boss overseeing the WWE and UFC as CEO of TKO Group Holdings, w… [+1587 chars]
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Rivals and Ludwig scoop International Emmys as UK shows win big
Rivals, based on the Jilly Cooper novel, won best drama while Ludwig won the best comedy award.
2025-11-25T11:36:06Z
UK TV series Rivals and Ludwig have scooped two of the top prizes at the International Emmy Awards. Rivals, adapted from Dame Jilly Cooper's 1988 novel, was named best drama at the ceremony in New Y… [+2221 chars]
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