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James WigneyHit.TV Editor/Scene editor

James Wigney is the editor of the Hit.TV and Scene entertainment liftouts in the Herald Sun and Sunday Herald sun and has been writing about film, music, television and comedy for more than two decades. In that time he has interviewed some of the biggest names in the entertainment world – from Pink Floyd and Pink to Harrison Ford and Jennifer Lawrence – and been behind the scenes on Marvel and James Bond films and backstage with Coldplay and U2. He’s also a pop culture tragic, with a particular interest in sci-fi, and very broad musical tastes (and a particular soft spot for classic rock).

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Yvonne Strahovski in S2 The Handmaid's Tale

Aussie Handmaid’s Tale star’s surprise move

After the dark dystopia of Handmaid’s and the terror of horror series Teacup, Aussie actor Yvonne Strahovski has revealed what her next big move will be, and why.

Will & Harper. (L to R) Will Ferrell and Harper Steele in Will & Harper. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024

Top TV shows to watch this week

From a savage superhero satire to a remake of horror classic and a heartfelt doco from Will Ferrell, there’s something for everyone on the small screen this week.

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October best shows to stream preview

Best TV shows coming to streaming in October

From the homegrown reboot of a comedy classic to a thriller jam-packed with Oscar-winning talent, here’s what’s worth checking out on streaming next month.

Comedian Peter Helliar for the third season of Taskmaster.

‘Disgusting’: Peter Helliar’s worst TV moments

The Amazing Race star reveals the moment that made him gag on TV and why he is scared about his next career move.

Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) in Marvel Television's AGATHA ALL ALONG, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. © 2024 MARVEL.

What to watch on TV and streaming this week

From a fun and freaky new offshoot of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a grubby prince behaving very badly, there’s plenty to enjoy on the small screen this week.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Colin Farrell speaks onstage during the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Winter/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by KEVIN WINTER / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Colin Farrell’s shock admission over his pay

The award-winning actor has opened up about his pay and working conditions, as he revealed the incredible transformation it took to pull off his new role in The Penguin.

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Cal Wilson and Natalie Tran in the 2024 season of Great Australian Bake Off.

Top TV shows to watch this week

From the return of one of Australia’s most beloved baking shows to a crime drama with an unrecognisable Colin Farrell, there’s something for everyone on the small screen this week.

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form guide of this year's Emmy awards

Who’s tipped to win this year’s Emmy Awards

The Emmys are shaping up to be a big showdown between a historical drama series and red-hot comedy. Here are the predicted winners in every category.

First look image at Season 2 of Deadloch: Madeleins Sami, Kate Box, Kate McCartney, Kate McLennan, Nina Oyama and Alicia Gardner. Created and written by powerhouse comedy minds, Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan, Deadloch Season Two features the return of lead stars Kate Box and Madeleine Sami in their roles as detectives Dulcie Collins and Eddie Redcliffe, along with Nina Oyama as Abby Matsuda and Alicia Gardiner as Cath York.

‘Dogs and crocodiles’: First Top End look at Deadloch season 2

After wowing audiences around the world with a blend of comedy and crime, the second season of Deadloch is heating up with a new cast and a sun-drenched Top End setting.

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Jai Courtney and Celeste Barber in a scene from the Australian family film Runt.

‘F*** that’: Aussie star’s brutal reality check

Jai Courtney has opened up about the moment that propelled him to pursue acting and his close encounter with a black bear.

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