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‘Ignorant’: Angelina rips Eternals ban
Marvel’s latest epic has been banned in some countries, news one of its stars, Angelina Jolie, has branded as “sad” and “ignorant”.
‘Manipulative person’: GoT star’s confession
While promoting his role in a Marvel movie, Kit Harington confesses that his desires reveals a lot about him.
Secrets of Marvel’s biggest movie yet
A $200 million blockbuster with a cast that has to be seen to be believed, Marvel’s Eternals is a superhero film unlike any you’ve ever seen before.
Marvel debuts first ever sex scene
Over 25 movies, Marvel blockbusters have been totally sexless. Until now. The superhero studio will feature its first ever sex scene.
James Bond is the ultimate outsider
Is it the cool gadgets, the smouldering stare or the sexy car? Or is it something more elemental that makes Bond distinct from his rivals?
Bizarre true crime series will hook you
Casting Paul Rudd as a manipulative villain is a stroke of genius which plays with the audience’s empathy.
Enraging new streaming series
With an incredible cast and a truly extraordinary story, Dopesick is a weighty and significant series.
$200m Netflix movie thinks you’re an idiot
There’s no need to use your brain at all in Netflix’s starry action blockbuster which may as well be subtitled, “heist movie for dummies”.
No Time To Die is a capstone to Craig era
If there’s one thing that’s marked Daniel Craig’s Bond movies is that it’s been inconsistent. The final one may be the most of all.
Breathtaking new movie will never leave you
Benedict Cumberbatch is already in the Oscar conversation for his performance in Jane Campion’s first film in more than a decade.
Raucous, laugh-out-loud new TV series
Nakkiah Lui’s new series weaponises broad humour to tell a provocative story about survival.
Dexter star: ‘We could’ve done a better job’
After one of the most controversial endings in TV history, the Dexter crew gets a second chance to rewrite its story.
One of the undiscovered streaming gems
With so, so many streaming titles vying for attention, you’d be forgiven for letting this slip through. Now’s the perfect time to discover it.
Vicious sledge: ‘You’re not a good person’
Proving once again they are the worst family on TV, the Roys are manoeuvring to ensure they are the winning-est of the winners.
First trailer for movie 13 years in the making
In production since 2008, this action adventure is based on a hugely popular video game franchise.
‘A rare misstep from Matt Damon’
A talented screenwriter and on-screen star, Matt Damon rarely puts a foot wrong. But in his new movie, he’s the weakest link.
Definitive 100 greatest TV shows this century
We’re only 22 years into this century but have probably spent just as long watching TV. A new poll has revealed the 100 greatest series.
Huge change to Marvel’s 2022 movies
Marvel Studios has made an unexpected change to its 2022 movie releases, which has a domino effect into the following year.
The Batman drops thrilling new trailer
Gotham is under siege from Riddler and Penguin in the new trailer from the upcoming The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson.
Horror movie unlike anything else this year
There are no jump scares and very little gore, but this unusual horror movie will make you deeply unsettled and discombobulated.
Macaulay addresses Home Alone rumours
The first trailer for the Home Alone reboot has dropped, prompting Macauley Culkin to tackle some rumours.
How many people really watched Squid Game
Netflix has revealed how many people around the world actually watched Korean sensation, Squid Game.
$200m movie’s ‘gutsy’ 10-minute move
Marvel’s latest blockbuster starts with a 10-minute sequence it would have never dared to try when it first started making movies with Iron Man.
Star’s ‘overwhelming’ meteoric rise
In just a handful of years, Zazie Beetz went from being a virtual unknown to starring in Marvel and DC movies. It’s not been without challenges.
Unmissable new streaming this month
From the most anticipated TV return to compelling new titles, there’s a lot on offer for anyone looking for something bingey.
Ted Lasso’s stunning revelation
SPOILER ALERT. Ted Lasso closed out its controversial second season with a revelation that it set up from the beginning.
Squid Game leads to 7800pc spike in sales
There is no stopping the Squid Game phenomenon and thanks to everyone’s obsession, one product has seen a 7800 per cent spike in sales.
Long-awaited movie already sold out
Fans have been waiting years but only a lucky few managed to score tickets to a coveted early sneak peak.
‘The worst kind of horror movie’
A new movie on Netflix is so logic-defying and muddled, it completely loses its point. But that’s not even the worst of it.
Why Squid Game was rejected for 10 years
It may be enormously popular now but for 10 years, no one wanted to make the Netflix megahit Squid Game.
Monster movie destroys expectations
Smashing expectations, the Venom sequel’s box office is injecting confidence into a decimated global cinema business.
Netflix sued over Squid Game popularity
You really can be too popular for your own good. Netflix is being sued in South Korea, in part over the enormous success of Squid Game.
Major character exits Billions after tragedy
SPOILER ALERT. A main character has exited American drama Billions, months after a personal tragedy.
Most controversial movie in recent memory
Before anyone had seen it, there were angry calls to stop it in its tracks. Does the award-winning film deserve the controversy?
TV series’ budget was same as five movies
Some have called the source material for this crazy expensive new streaming show “unadaptable”. It’s certainly ambitious – and very expensive.
‘Dumpster fire’: Tiger King star slams sequel
Millions of fans will be happy to hear mayhem and madness is back with a second season of Tiger King. Carole Baskin is not one of them.
Dan Brown’s hero gets his origin story
Adapted from novels that have sold 120 million copies, the popular character is finally getting his origin story.
Frasier star: ‘I cry when I see it, it’s emotional’
Kelsey Grammer’s new character might present as cold but the actor finds him a tragic figure with a story that makes him cry.
Superstar spotted in unearthed Bond video
A 26-year-old Bond promo video has been unearthed, featuring a baby-faced star that remains a fan favourite to take over the secret agent role.
Thrilling caper movie from a master
Steven Soderbergh knows how to pull off a caper – and the marriage of the auto industry and criminal gangs makes for a lot of fun.
TV host on Australia’s ‘horrible hand grenade’
The word few Australians want to hear is exactly the word we need to be using if we want to spare future generations from pain.
Netflix finally fulfils eight-year ambition
Ever since Netflix broke into original programming eight years ago with House of Cards, there was one thing it really wanted. It finally has it.
Netflix series set for near-impossible
A crowning Netflix drama is set to pull off the near-impossible. If it does, it’s going to have a very good night.
Netflix show’s brazen sex montage
Without judgment or shame, this Netflix series must be the most comically horny series on streaming right now.
Expensive streaming show sabotaged itself
With the most glamorous cast in a current streaming series, this thoroughly entertaining show is full of drama.
‘Deliberately lied’: Champion sues Netflix
One of Netflix’s most popular and beloved dramas has been embroiled in a lawsuit by a champion who accused the streamer of “deliberately” lying.
Dishevelled Nicolas Cage is a triumph
You might think you know what Nicolas Cage’s new movie is going to be about, but you’re probably wrong.
Jen’s show ‘had no idea what was coming’
Jennifer Aniston and her cast was 13 days into production on her expensive TV show when the world came crashing down.
Marvel drops weird, off-brand trailer
There’s a certain formula to Marvel movies and shows, and the trailers are the same. So, this Hawkeye teaser was unexpected.
Raw, emotional power of new TV show
With its stripped back production, this new TV drama relies almost entirely on the talents of its A-list cast.
‘Poor man’s version’ of acclaimed TV show
With a cast of outstanding actors and high-end production values, the comparison is a little unfair. But the timing couldn’t be worse.
One-word Avengers insult was improvised
You probably chuckled when you heard the insult come out of Doctor Strange’s mouth. It almost never happened.
Small town’s extraordinary role on 9/11
When the Twin Towers were attacked on 9/11, hundreds of planes were still in the air. What followed for 38 of them is the subject of a dazzling story.
Netflix movie widely misses the mark
Netflix’s new action thriller almost delivers on two crucial counts but widely misses the mark on the most important point.
Secretive Matrix sequel drops full trailer
Shrouded in secrecy, The Matrix sequel hasn’t revealed much of what it’s actually about. That changes today with its first trailer.
Daniel Craig’s explosive Bond confession
On the eve of his last outing as the iconic superspy, Daniel Craig confessed that playing James Bond drove him to extreme actions.
Obsessive new TV show rewrites scandal
The most famous political scandal of the 1990s gets a do-over with this star-studded, slickly produced new TV drama.
First look at anticipated Matrix sequel
It’s been 18 years since we’ve seen Keanu Reeves suit up as Neo. Now, The Matrix Resurrections has revealed the first look at the upcoming sequel.
Marvel star’s sassy response to huge test
In response to his movie passing a huge test, Shang-Chi star Simu Liu dug into his own embarrassing past for the perfect response.
Smart TV show that can’t resist a porn joke
There’s nothing better than capping off the week with a genuinely smart and hilarious TV show that as witty as it is absurd.
Unexpected emotional reaction to Marvel film
More than just kapows and booms, Marvel’s latest superhero movie might have you reaching for the phone.
What to watch on Binge in September
Wondering what’s new on Binge this month? A bevy of goodies.
Only TV you need to watch next month
From expensive TV shows with glamorous A-listers to ambitious new sci-fi epics, there really is something for everyone.
New TV show so fun it’ll make you giddy
With an amazing cast and an irresistible premise, you’ll lap up every moment of this new streaming series.
Netflix’s top movie is utterly unwatchable
Since its release on Friday night, it’s already hit the top spot in Netflix’s most-watched list despite being undeniably terrible.
Starpower saves predictable new movie
You’ll easily guess every character and story beat in this new movie but there’s enough star power to pleasantly pass the time.
Schitt’s Creek star’s ‘unhinged’ new TV show
There are few things more frustrating on TV than the boorish husband punching above his weight. This new series eviscerates that trope.
New Netflix show lives up to its name
The Australian-produced Netflix series promises one thing but delivers on another. It’s the old bait-and-switch.
Star’s extreme way of confronting haters
Famed for his roles on Entourage and The Devil Wears Prada, Adrian Grenier’s method of dealing with internet trolls raises eyebrows.
‘Intoxication of hate’ inspired Netflix show
Netflix’s new miniseries was born out of a fascination with how the internet fuels people’s worst impulses.
Spider-Man drops ‘gasping’ first trailer
After a week of feverish anticipation, the Spider-Man trailer is here. And it features some doozy confirmations.
A-list stars were ‘bunch of silly kids’
It wasn’t the younger stars on the set of Nine Perfect Strangers that were playful and relaxed. It was their A-list counterparts.
Eye-popping star power in new TV show
You’d be hard-pressed to name too many other TV productions with this much top-tier talent. Every scene oozes gravitas.
Way too many new TV shows this month
This month is insane. Never before has there so many new goodies you can’t afford to miss. Sleep will be but a distant memory.
Star was ‘nervous wreck’ on TV set
Glamorous Australian star Samara Weaving is one of the illustrious stars of a splashy new TV series – and here she opens about her anxieties on set.
Exhilarating, addictive new TV show
From the very first moment, this new six-episode miniseries is a rush, an energetic series that leaves you buzzing and wanting more.
Every TV show, movie on new streamer
Are you ready for yet another new streaming service, because it’s here. And it has a new Mark Wahlberg movie you won’t find anywhere else.
Star ‘blindsided’ by TV show’s story
The Ted Lasso star knows about what’s coming as much as the fans, revealing how she’s kept on her toes all the time.
Addictive TV show millions obsessed over
Millions of Americans were enthralled by a TV show that kept its secrets until the end. Now, it’s hit streaming in Australia.
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