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Harry Potter TV series: HBO drops latest trailer for new screen adaptation and fans don’t know how to react
HBO has just dropped the latest teaser trailer for the much-anticipated Harry Potter TV series, and fans are a…
Crash to classic: how Practical Magic’s box office hex marked the spot
Fan devotion turned Practical Magic into a cult classic. Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock return in a sequel w…
THE NEW YORK TIMES: It started as joke, but how Coyote Vs Acme got to Hollywood is almost movie plot in itself
THE NEW YORK TIMES: With Coyote Vs. Acme, a soft-spoken reporter and humorist, has finally gone Hollywood.
Desperately seeking lobsters: Do you have a missing masterpiece?
A big show devoted to one of Australia’s favourite artists opens this week, simultaneously showcasing her stun…
Beloved but problematic
As the biggest show of Margaret Preston's work in 20 years opens at the NGV, its curators talk about her stunn…
Guy Peace stars as Rupert Murdoch in Ink
Danny Boyle's film follows a young Murdoch as he takes over The Sun newspaper in 1969.
Danny Boyle had to fight for Guy Pearce to play Rupert Murdoch. The financiers wanted DiCaprio
The British filmmaker’s new film, Ink, has won rave reviews after opening the Venice Film Festival this week.
Carla Jeffery: Disney Channel, Zombies actress dead at age 33 as entertainment world mourns her passing
The talented actress is being remembered as a ‘light’ who ‘will never be forgotten.’
Binge banks on its new Colin From Accounts replacement, as it unveils 2027 line-up
Other titles revealed include a new Housewives season, the adaptation of a hot bestseller and Amy Poehler’s ne…
Tim Curry cause of death revealed after Rocky Horror Picture Show’s British actor died aged 80
One week on from his tragic passing, the beloved actor’s cause of death has been revealed.
Jonathan LaPaglia has one word for fans boycotting Australian Survivor: ‘Good’
A year on from his controversial sacking, the reality host is returning with a new show – and new appreciation…
The 30 best movies to stream on SBS On Demand right now
Picks include international titles such as Anatomy of a Fall and The Handmaiden, indie hit Aftersun, and cult …
‘I don’t have a death wish’: Meet the Aussie chef who swapped restaurants for the wild
Why did Mario Kalpou leave hospitality to hunt buffalo and abseil down cliffs? Because “food tastes better onc…
O Lord, this is still the best six hours of Australian television ever made
Brides of Christ heading into middle age comes with a remarkable discovery: we can age with it.
‘It’s a real wake-up call’: Ted Lasso’s new star seizes her big moment
She was a total sports novice and had never even watched the show, but Tanya Reynolds has fallen in love with …
Wide World of Sports was a ratings hit. But it wasn’t enough to impress Kerry Packer
Retired sports broadcaster Ken Sutcliffe is one of many well-known faces starring in 70 Years of Television, w…
Gary Glitter child sex case: Former glam rocker pleads not guilty to eight historic charges
The former glam rocker was in a London court on Wednesday where he faced allegations that he sexually abused a…
Armie Hammer is back after being cancelled. But his choice of film is problematic
Citizen Vigilante, a low-budget vengeance thriller, plays so well into right-wing anti-immigrant rhetoric that…
Official trailer: By Any Means
Mark Wahlberg plays a Mafia hitman turned informant in a luridly violent crime thriller set in America's south…
Maigret and the Dead Lover
Inspector Jules Maigret, the hero of Belgian crime writer Georges Simenon, returns to solve a tricky mystery,
Kyle Sandilands served with subpoena papers live on-air
Kyle Sandilands’ manager and sidekick Bruno Buchet served his boss with a subpoena live on air.
Matt Dee: Trent Maxwell, NRL player Josh Dugan pay tribute to former Bondi Rescue star after sudden death
Matt Dee’s death was announced on Wednesday morning.
John Galliano behaved appallingly 15 years ago. Surely his time in the wilderness is up
The Met Gala has cancelled an exhibition from fashion design John Galliano over antisemitic and racist comment…
More cheeky than challenging, more silly than serious – but Heathers the Musical is irresistible
Our critics give the lowdown on what’s hot - and what’s not - around town.
Charlie Kirk: Prosecutors seek death penalty for alleged 23-year-old assassin of conservative activist
Damning evidence and capital punishment has been presented against the alleged assassin of controversial conse…
Fans have waited 13 years for this video game. It may already be spoiled
Anticipation is so great for Grand Theft Auto VI, the official trailer premiered on Netflix.
Em Rusciano thought she was a ‘broken, lesser human’. Her autism diagnosis changed everything
The comedian was convinced that unless someone “chose” her, she was a failure. Now, she’s tackling the lies wo…
Jesinta Franklin: Model and business owner laments sad reality of motherhood in honest admission
Former Miss Universe Australia winner Jesinta Franklin has opened up on the part of parenting she feels goes l…
Emotional Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight and farewells fans as she wraps up Eternal Sunshine tour
Ariana Grande has broken down as she wrapped up her 41-date concert tour across the US, Canada and UK, farewel…
Lindsay Clancy verdict delayed following fourth day of jury deadlock in high-profile murder trial
A 12-person jury tasked with deciding the fate of alleged murderer Lindsay Clancy has concluded a fourth day o…
US Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton suspended amid investigation after alleged airline incident
American Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended amid an investigation from the network, wi…
Matt Dee: Former Bondi Rescue lifeguard’s death announced on Instagram, Maxi pays tribute
The heartbreaking news was announced on Instagram on Wednesday.
Street Fighter 2026 trailer: Noah Centineo on discovering he has ‘the dog in me’
To prepare for his role as Ken in Street Fighter, Noah Centineo didn’t even recognise himself in the mirror.
THE ECONOMIST: Gen Z has discovered the joy of going to the movies as box office
THE ECONOMIST: Cinema attendance numbers are being boosted by Gen Z’s use of streaming and social media.
Yes, Furious is a killer Epstein story but ‘it’s not just him’ …
Emmy Rossum shadowed FBI agents for this hit TV show, which just finished its first season. One “horror” staye…
Trisha Paytas: American internet personality and TV star announces first Australian tour in March 2027
American TV star and internet sensation Trisha Paytas has announced she will be bringing her first ever stage …
Kyle Sandilands: Radio shock jock served subpoena live on air as ARN’s legal rift with Jackie O intensifies
It is the latest blow to the radio star as his former co-host Jackie ‘O’ Henderson continues her legal battle …
2027 Lexus NX facelift goes hybrid only, features ES-inspired interior
Five years on from its launch, the second-gen Lexus NX has been given a significant mid-life update with revis…
Gold Coast filmmaker to face fresh fraud trial after jury dismissed
While a mistrial was declared, the charges against a director accused of a multimillion-dollar fraud will be h…
Australian filmmaker to face fresh fraud trial after jury dismissed
While a mistrial was declared, a director accused of fraud could still face jail, with the case to be heard at…