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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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Adam Scott in a scene from Season 2 of Severance on AppleTV+.

Top TV shows to watch this week

Alongside the festival of Aussie sport on TV this week, there’s also the return of the Emmy-winning Severance, an Australia Day debate and a brutal Western that’s not for the faint-hearted.

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Guy Pearce, who’s finally coming for his first Oscar nomination for his extraordinary work in The Brutalist. Source: X

‘I’m confused’: Guy Pearce’s surprising reaction to Golden Globes nod

Guy Pearce has revealed some startling thoughts on acting awards ahead of the Golden Globes and the release of the acclaimed The Brutalist.

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“SHŌGUN” -- Pictured: Hiroyuki Sanada as Yoshii Toranaga. CR: Kurt Iswarienko/FX

Best streaming shows of 2024 and where to find them

From comedy to drama to historical epics, it was another strong year on the streaming platforms and here’s where to find the year’s best for some quality holiday viewing.

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US actor and filmmaker Jesse Eisenberg attends The Gothams 34th Annual Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street in New York on December 2, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

Punched in the crotch: Jesse and Kieran’s odd introduction

Jesse Eisenberg reveals why his first introduction to Succession star Kieran Culkin was unforgettable and how it led to his being cast in the acclaimed A Real Pain many years later.

Jonno Davies as “Robbie Williams" in Better Man from Paramount Pictures. BETTER MAN

The best of this year’s Boxing Day movie releases

Whether you’re in the market for a biopic with Robbie Williams as a CGI monkey, some video game fun or some quality art house fare, there’s something for all at the movies this Boxing Day.

MUFASA: THE LION KING - (Pictured): Aaron Pierre Photo by Frank Ishman. © 2024 Frank Ishman. All Rights Reserved.

‘I was nervous’: Mufasa star’s nearly impossible Lion King task

Aaron Pierre has opened up about the ‘fears’ he had when he signed on for the title role in the Disney prequel.

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In Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new series “Dream Productions,” acclaimed dream director Paula Persimmon (voice of Paula Pell) faces a nightmare of her own: Trying to create the next hit dream after being paired up with Xeni (voice of Richard Ayoade), a smug daydream director looking to step up into the big leagues of night dreams. Written and directed by Mike Jones and produced by Jaclyn Simon, Pixar Animation Studios’ hilarious, mockumentary-style series streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning Dec. 11, 2024. © 2024 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.

What to watch on TV and streaming this week

Pixar keeps coming up with the goods with a small-screen Inside Out spin-off and unwrap the behind-the-scenes story on a Wham! Christmas classic.

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Scottish actor Brian Cox for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

‘I was fired’: Succession star’s fantasy film fail

Succession star Brian Cox says his mighty voice has been the key to his career but ahead of the release of his anime Lord of the Rings movie, he reveals the one time he couldn’t get the job done.

Elton John in Disney+ documentary Elton John: Never Too Late.

Shows you don’t want to miss this week

Elton John is refreshingly honest and raw in his new documentary, spy thriller Black Doves steps up and The Day of the Jackal builds to a white-knuckle finale.

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Aussie star on new Christmas flick How to Make Gravy

Actor Brenton Thwaites hit the big time with Maleficent, Titans and Pirates of the Caribbean, but says a new Australian Christmas classic made him appreciate life at home.

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