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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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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.

The Perfect Couple. Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury in episode 101 of The Perfect Couple. Cr. Seacia Pavao/Netflix © 2024

Shows you don’t want to miss this week

Nicole Kidman is at her very best as the icy matriarch in a new murder-mystery drama and Kevin Hart leads a funky, star-studded crime thriller in a quality week on the small screen.

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2024: Cherrywood author Jock Serong. Pic: Joanne O'Keefe

‘It’s bullshit’: Ex-lawyer’s truth bomb

Jock Serong saw the worst side of corporate law from within, when he was told to “just hammer” church victims – and realised he was “working for the bad guys”.

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FILE - This 1999 file photo provided by HBO, shows James Gandolfini as mob boss Tony Soprano, in an episode from the first season of the HBO cable television mob series, "The Sopranos." HBO and the managers for Gandolfini say the actor died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Italy. He was 51. (AP Photo/HBO, Anthony Neste, File)

‘Cop out’: Truth behind famous Sopranos scene

The Sopranos creator David Chase has revealed truths about the hit show including that divisive final scene, and why it would be ‘packed with trigger warnings’ in this era.

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.

What to watch on TV and streaming this week

From an outstanding documentary about the creator of The Sopranos to the return of epic fantasy drama Rings Of Power, there’s plenty to enjoy on the small screen this week.

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Best shows to stream in September

From a drama about the biggest black heist in history to a three-part series on disgraced Royal Prince Andrew, these are the top shows you should be watching this month.

Charlie Vickers as Sauron in a Scene from The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Season 2.

Rings of Power star reveals AFL obsession

Despite his stellar acting career, Rings of Power star Charlie Vickers reveals a dream life experience that would trump winning an Oscar.

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING - “Once Upon a Time in the West” - Charles, Oliver & Mabel are whisked to Los Angeles where a legendary film studio intends to adapt their podcast. However, Hollywood’s glitz is overshadowed by a stunning clue about Charles’ stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki. (Disney/Eric McCandless) STEVE MARTIN, SELENA GOMEZ, MARTIN SHORT

Top TV shows to watch this week

With the return of one of the most acclaimed and best loved comedies of recent years, as well as an Aussie gangster drama, there’s something for everyone on the small screen this week.

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Hugh Jackman and Channing Tatum

‘Freaking out’: Tatum’s shock Hugh Jackman admission

Channing Tatum has revealed why starring alongside Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine was a moment he’ll never forget. Watch the video.

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Emily in Paris. Lily Collins as Emily in Emily in Paris. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024

Best TV shows to watch this week

From a mad monkey documentary created by the man behind Tiger King to a return to Paris with the effervescent Emily, there’s plenty to enjoy on the small screen this week.

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