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What’s Coming to Netflix in August 2026
Netflix announced its full August 2026 content slate, front-loaded with the "Chucky" horror franchise and "Outer Banks" Season 5, plus nostalgia-driven catalog titles to set up fall viewing.
Harry Enfield Stages 40‑Year Comedy Retrospective
Veteran comedian Harry Enfield, 64, delivered a new stage show that revisits his most iconic characters and sketches from a four‑decade career, blending nostalgia with fresh takes on satire and person
Nick Grimshaw: From Age 7 Rave Tape to Bowie Funeral
BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Nick Grimshaw walks through the soundtrack of his life — from a Simon & Garfunkel car ride at age seven, to a Björk single picked for its metallic packaging at nine, to a B
Book 40 UK festivals now: Glasto alternatives
For those missing Glastonbury, a diverse array of UK festivals still have tickets available, offering everything from woodland raves and psych freakouts to unique experiences that don't even require c
HBO Max Launches in UK at £4.99, Eyes 6M Subs
HBO Max has launched in the UK at £4.99 a month — undercutting Netflix, Disney+ and Paramount+ by £1 — while also bundling with Sky, betting that Friends, Harry Potter and new original series can make
Tate Loans Lowry Painting to School for First Time
Tate has loaned an LS Lowry painting to a Salford school for two days — its first-ever loan to a school, part of a broader push to reach children who've never set foot in a gallery.
Malcolm in the Middle: Full Leah-Centered Reboot Teased
The team behind Disney+/Hulu's four-part Malcolm in the Middle revival, 'Life's Still Unfair' (premiering April 10), is openly entertaining a full reboot — with a gender-swapped spinoff centered on Ma
Tsukamoto Unveils 'Mr. Nelson' Film Starring Geoffrey Rush
Cult Japanese director Shinya Tsukamoto unveiled first images of his English-language debut "Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?" starring Geoffrey Rush as a VA doctor and Broadway's Rodney Hicks as a re
Jamie Dornan Shows Potato‑Shaped Rocks on SNL U.K.
Jamie Dornan took the reins of SNL U.K.’s second episode, turning his monologue into a quirky showcase of his potato‑shaped rock collection, complete with a comedic swap from fellow Irishman Chris O’D
SNL UK Skit Shows Prince Andrew's 29-Year Epstein Plan
Saturday Night Live U.K. aired a cold‑open sketch that satirizes Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein as a covert 29‑year scheme to boost King Charles’s popularity.
De Niro Springsteen Fonda Lead No Kings 3.0 Protests
Celebrity figures including Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen, Jane Fonda, and Joan Baez joined an estimated 3,000 marches nationwide for the third round of No Kings protests against President Trump's
Nick Cannon Calls Democrats KKK Party on Talk Show
On his web talk show, Nick Cannon declared the Democratic Party the party of the KKK, praised Republicans for ending slavery, and expressed no allegiance to either side while lauding Donald Trump’s se
Doc Highlights Four UK Parks, History & Wildlife
A new four‑part documentary, Inside Britain’s National Parks, tours four of the country’s 15 parks, pairing sweeping scenery with deep‑dive history, wildlife facts and candid conversations with the pe
World of Frozen Opens at Disneyland Paris With Walking Olaf
Disneyland Paris unveiled the World of Frozen on Sunday, a new Arendelle-themed land featuring a walking, conversational Olaf robot and a boat ride with a backwards drop, bringing the 2013 animated fi
Alison Brie Plays Evil-Lyn in Masters of the Universe
Alison Brie takes on the role of Evil-Lyn in the new live-action Masters of the Universe film, embracing the challenge of portraying a larger-than-life supervillain in the June 5 Amazon MGM Studios re
Series Mania 2026: The Testaments premiere, Disney+
Series Mania 2026 concluded with the premiere of "The Testaments," offering a glimpse into the future of European television. The festival highlighted the ambitions of major streamers like Disney+ and
Revive Paul Troubetzkoy's Legacy in Milan Exhibition
A new Milan exhibition is bringing renewed attention to **Paul Troubetzkoy**, a globe-trotting Gilded Age sculptor celebrated for immortalizing the era's elite. The exhibit highlights his once-vital f
Nadav Lapid's 'Yes' Is Israel's Most Controversial Film
Nadav Lapid's 'Yes' — an Israeli satirical film about a musician offered a commission to write 'a new anthem for the victory generation' — has drawn denunciation from both hard-right and far-left Isra
Airfare Costs Rise in Early Warning Sign
Expensive plane tickets are a preview of what could come next.
Let a Book Annoy You With Angry Margins
Sometimes, an angry note in the margin can be an expression of love.
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